Tassili N’Ajjer, Algeria in the Sahara Desert in Africa. It is noted for prehistoric rock art dating back thousands of years.
Sigiriya Rock or Lion’s Rock is in Sri Lanka. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It dates back as far as the 5th century B.C. when it was used as a monastery.
Cape of Good Hope in South Africa is the southern point where sailors would be traveling to the east. It is not the southern most point of Africa. Cape Agulhas is the furthest most part of Africa.
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum in Brazil. The Museum is worth seeing if you are in Brazil for the Olympics.
The Irazu Volcano is in Costa Rica, situated in the Cordillera Central close to the city of Cartago.
Huayna Picchu or Wayna Picchu is the mountain made famous in most Machu Picchu photos. It is the large mountain in behind the ruins of Machu Picchu. Only 400 people are allowed to climb it each day. An advanced ticket purchase is required.
Ancient site of Troy in Turkey. Troy dates back thousands of years. It is immortalized in the Iliad by Homer and the story of the Trojan Horse. Troy was under siege by Greeks in the 13th or 12th century B.C.
The Amtrak Train from Baltimore to New York City costs $71 one way as of August 2012. This is a great way to see some of the east coast of the United States. While in Baltimore you can go to many attractions like the Baltimore Aquarium or see Washington D.C. Then take the train [...]
It can be confusing to call another country from the United States. Normally in the United States the phone number and the 3 digit area code is all that is need to call someone. For example (415)345-3422. To call a person in another country there is more to dial. First you need to type in [...]
One of the best ideas for traveling is to not take too much stuff. I have found 2 bags to be the best combination. A carry-on bag and a check in bag. I prefer backpacks. This give me the best versatility. In my carry-on I have my computer and camera stuff. In my check-in bag [...]
The Irazu Volcano is in Costa Rica, situated in the Cordillera Central close to the city of Cartago.
Huayna Picchu or Wayna Picchu is the mountain made famous in most Machu Picchu photos. It is the large mountain in behind the ruins of Machu Picchu. Only 400 people are allowed to climb it each day. An advanced ticket purchase is required.
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum in Brazil. The Museum is worth seeing if you are in Brazil for the Olympics.
Tassili N’Ajjer, Algeria in the Sahara Desert in Africa. It is noted for prehistoric rock art dating back thousands of years.
Cape of Good Hope in South Africa is the southern point where sailors would be traveling to the east. It is not the southern most point of Africa. Cape Agulhas is the furthest most part of Africa.
India is a country that attracts millions of tourists, pilgrims and other travelers every year. With lots of attraction sites combining history, culture, religion and modern growth and development, it is easy to see why this is so. Temples and shrines or pilgrims or just the plain curious, nature trails and walks in the mountains [...]
Once you set your foot in India, for a vacation, you will become overloaded. There will be so many things you will want to do. After a long day of travel, a lot of tourist destinations will enter your mind. Try to organize your tour vacation, by setting up a plan. During travelers’ flights, they [...]
One of the best places in India to see is Goa. It is located off the west coast of India. The weather is best during November to March. It gets coolest then. The Taj Mahal in Agra is roughly 1000 miles north of Goa.
Rock cut tombs in Demre. Demre, Turkey is off the Mediterranean Coast. Demre was a town called Myra in ancient days. Myra is known for Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was the person Santa Claus was modeled after.
Bran Castle in Bran, Romania. It is known as Dracula’s Castle. The castle is open for tours. The cost is 25 lei or about $7.50 for adults.
Uluru or Ayers Rock in Australia. It is a large sandstone formation. The height is 2831 feet or 863 meters. Travelers can climb to the top. The climb is about .5 miles long and steep.
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