Travel and Leisure

Our Wonderful Anniversary Cruise Along the Beautiful Danube River

It was the most romantic, beautiful, and educational cruise we’ve ever taken, and it happened to be our anniversary. We cruised all the way down the Danube from our port of departure in Passau Germany, not far from the black Bavarian Forest. We then drifted through numerous towns and cities in Read More

Swiss National Park: A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Located in eastern Switzerland, Swiss National Park is noted as being the country's only national park. It is also part of UNESCO's Biosphere Reserve, an initiative aimed at preserving natural resources and ecosystem conservation. The park spans over 172 square kilometers and is filled with Read More

Lake District National Park and Its Beautiful Natural Features

Lake District National Park is spread across the vast majority of England's Lake District, and is the country's most frequented national park. The park is unique in that much of the ecology of the area has been affected by human presence. Lake District National Park contains farmland, commer Read More

Top 10 Strikingly Cool Buildings and Architecture in Dubai

Meet any person returning from Dubai and you will hear raving accounts of their wonderful and fascinating trip to this metropolis in the United Arab Emirates. So, what is it that makes Dubai a favorite of travelers? While it most certainly would not be one singular genre of attraction, Dubai particu Read More

The Medieval Walled Town of Óbidos Portugal

Take a trip into the old-world and picturesque olive countryside of the Óbidos municipality. The region offers breathtaking views of the ocean to the west and rolling hills to the east. While the municipality extends all the way to the Atlantic Ocean with its refreshing salt-air breezes, high Read More

Barcelona, Spain: Facts, Travel and Points of Interest

Barcelona is a fascinating Spanish city with exceptional diversity of culture, culinary arts, and fabled architecture. In fact, the city’s architectural treasures span an average of 2000 years with various towering temples puncturing the sky and ancient city walls dazzling tourists from all ov Read More