10:22These are 5 tombs to visit in Buenos Aires La Recoleta Cemetery that should not be missed because of their unique stories. The first public cemetery in the city of Buenos Aires in 1822, La Recoleta Cemetery is the most historical and artistic monument of Argentina. The site has 4691 vaults, of which 94 have been declared National Historical Monuments by the Argentine government […]
04:07The largest neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Palermo is a barrio of the Argentine capital, located in the northeast of the city. The name of the district is derived from the still-existing Franciscan abbey of “Saint Benedict of Palermo”, the capital city of Sicily. An alternative history of the name, a folk story supported by journalists, the […]
11:55Adam’s Peak, is a place of worship and pilgrimage by many religions for more than 1000 years. Also known as Sri Pada, it is home to a foot imprint on a rock at its summit. Depending on the faith, the foot print has been considered that of Buddha, the god Shiva, St. Thomas, and even, Adam […]
Ajlun Castle, also Rabadh Castle, an Islamic fortress, built during the period of the Crusades. The castle is located on the top of a mountain just outside the small city of Ajlun. The castle is one of the best preserved and most complete examples of medieval Arab-Islamic military architecture. The castle is an un-interesting maze […]
Algonquin Provincial Park is the first provincial park in Canada, established in 1893. Over 2400 lakes and 1200 kilometers of streams and rivers are located within the park, formed by the retreat of the glaciers during the last ice age. The act to establish Algonquin Provincial Park was drawn up in 1892 by a five […]
09:42Sometimes referred to as Machupicchu Town, Aguas Calientes (Spanish for “hot water” or “hot springs”), is the closest access point to the historical site of Machu Picchu, which is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) away or about a 1.5 hours walk. There are many hotels and restaurants for tourists, as well as natural hot baths, which give […]
03:31Arc de Triomphe – A unique viewpoint. From the top of the panoramic terrace, your eyes sweep over the whole of Paris. Standing at the western end of the world’s most beautiful avenue Champs-Élysées, at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly named Place de l’Étoile — the étoile or “star” of the juncture formed by […]
18:21Atlas Mountains stretches around 2,500 km (1,600 miles) through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. It separates the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. The range’s highest peak is Jebel Toubkal, with an elevation of 4,167 metres (13,671 ft) in southwestern Morocco. The Atlas mountains are primarily inhabited by Berber populations. The Atlas was formed […]
Gary Travassos Azores Taxi & Van Tours Azorean Tours is a personalised taxi & van tours around the island to see the most beautiful places on S. Miguel, Azores. Regular pick-up and transfer services too. Private tour guide gives you the opportunity to fully enjoy the wonders of this islands natural wonders, in a comfortable and safe mean of transport. […]
The best way to explore the ancient temples and sites is to see Bagan by bike. Despite what guide books say it is entirely possible to see Bagan and surrounding in a day or two, unless you really want to challenge yourself and tally every temple you see to cross off the 4000+ temples that […]
09:57In Singapore‘s circa-1820 Chinatown stands the red-and-gold Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, said to house one of Buddha’s teeth. It is claimed that the relic of Buddha from which it gains its name was found in 1980 in a collapsed stupa in Myanmar. The relic can be viewed by the public at the 4th floor of the temple. The […]
04:23Caminito, “little walkway” or “little path” in Spanish, is a street museum and a traditional alley, located in La Boca, a neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The place acquired cultural significance because it inspired the music for the famous tango “Caminito” (1926), composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto. During the 1800s, a small stream flowing into […]