Travel and Leisure

The Ancient Yosemite Glaciers: How the Valley Was Formed

All California has been glaciated, the low plains and valleys as well as the mountains. Traces of an ice-sheet, thousands of feet in thickness, beneath whose heavy folds the present landscapes have been molded, may be found everywhere, though glaciers now exist only among the peaks of the High Sierr Read More

My Birthday Tour of Geneva's Attractions and Sparkling Lake

Written by Lilit Mkrtchyan
There are cities that seem unreachable, far beyond limits. But there are also those places that spark a light in your eyes whenever you enter into their “soul”. Jet d’Eau and Lake Geneva From all those cities that seemed far beyond my reach, Geneva was the most alluring o Read More

The Forest Trees of Yosemite in General

For the use of the ever-increasing number of Yosemite visitors who make extensive excursions into the mountains beyond the Valley, a sketch of the forest trees in general will probably be found useful. The different species are arranged in zones and sections, which brings the forest as a whole withi Read More

Salir do Porto Portugal and its Family Friendly Beach and Boardwalk

In the farm country of Portugal, down winding roads and over long train tracks, is the quiet town of Salir do Porto. Wide streets and well-kept houses give it a homey feel. Almonds and olives hang just out of reach from trees throughout the neighborhood. Miradouro de Salir do Porto Fro Read More

Some Tidbits about the Language of Portugal

Travelers who want to be more in tune with the culture can learn the official language, European Portuguese, online. Podcasts, videos, and downloads are currently available. Whether you achieve fluency or familiarity, this is the quintessential Romance language. Teachers and translators are another Read More

Uncovering the German Soul of Chinese Qingdao

Written by Lilit Mkrtchyan
Is there any chance to find a piece of Europe in China?  Is there such hope to find a truly organized city routine? Some might be quite skeptical about this, as this is China, one of the most densely-populated countries on Earth: chaotic in soul and noisy by heart. When I was planni Read More
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