Posts Tagged ‘Sights’
American City Guide: New York City
New York City is the most populous city in the United States and has a reputation as the most vibrant and thrilling vacation destination on the continent. It’s the home of New York Fashion Week, the United Nations, Broadway, Wall Street, and the Statue of Liberty. Its fast pace inspired the phrase “New York minute” and even if you only have $5 per day to spend, you can still enjoy every aspect of this incredible metropolis.
Read MoreHow to Survive a Trip to India
Even if you hear enough negative stories to consider it a no-go area, you should still visit India and have your own experience. Yes, it won’t be easy, but you can rest assured you’ll never forget the adventures you’ll go through, whether they’re incredible or nerve-racking.
Read MoreLight the Way: The Most Beautiful Lighthouses
For some reason, lighthouses are special. Whether it’s their picturesque coastline, the romantic symbolism, or their practical function, the lighthouses of the world have been attracting wayward wanderers for centuries. They’ve come a long way, too. Lighthouses predate defined ports by centuries. The first known lighthouse, built in 285 BC, sat on an island off the coast of Alexandria in Egypt.
Read MoreMini Guide to New Zealand
New Zealand is a relatively new country. It was only settled by Polynesians around 1300 CE, and became a British colony in 1841. It’s located 1500 kilometers east of Australia and has a population of roughly 4.7 million. The country is famous for its incredible natural beauties, which is in part due to the intense volcanic activity in the region.
Read MoreMini Guide to India
India is the second most populous country in the world and the seventh largest by area. It was home to the Indus Valley Civilization, which was part of the Old World. Due to previous ruling empires, India is a cosmopolitan mix of ethnicities and religions. It’s now one of the fastest growing economies, but it’s still struggling with poverty, corruption, and pollution.
Read MoreMini Guide to England
England is part of the United Kingdom and is located in Europe. It has a population of just over 54 million people and was first inhabited during the Upper Palaeolithic period (50 to 100 thousand years ago). The name comes from the Angles tribes, which settled in the region around the fifth and sixth centuries.
Read MoreMyth and Legend: Supernatural Landmarks of Japan
Although the islands of Japan have been occupied since the Paleolithic era, there have been long periods when the people of Japan have been isolated from even their closest neighbors, which has led to the development of their own religion – Shinto – as well as a unique culture.
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