At one time, this home was the largest private residence in the United States, and the most expensively built. Today, however, if you’re not looking, you just might miss it. Winchester Mystery House now has eight lanes of freeway zooming past, a trailer park nearby, and the remains of a decrepit movie theater not too …
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Ambato, Ecuador
In nearly the geographical center of Ecuador you’ll find Ambato. Many tourists see Ambato as nothing more than a stop along the way to another destination in this great country however, to others, it is the perfect place to stop and explore. It is a 3-hour bus ride from Quito, and it is indeed a …
Chinguetti Mosque – Chinguetti, Mauritania
The South African Sahara Desert has been expanding its territory rapidly – at a rate of nearly 30 miles of newly acquired real estate every year. One of its most recent acquisitions is a swath of land in Mauritania, Africa known as Chinguetti. This town was at one time a vibrant religious center and trading …
Riviera Maya – A Resort Lover’s Dream
Riviera Maya, Mexico is a gorgeous Caribbean coastline. It is known for its resorts, restaurants, and reefs. Its boundaries reach from Puerto Morelos to the reserve of Sian Ka’an. Riviera Maya has the second largest barrier reef (part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef), the longest underground river systems, and surprisingly, Riviera Maya has exquisite freshwater …
Machu Picchu, the Adventure of a Lifetime
Machu Picchu is located in northwest of Cuzco, Peru. It is an Inca city that is part of the rocky countryside, atop the Andes Mountains. The wet season is October through April, and May through September is Peru’s dry season; the dry season is a popular season with tourists. Machu Picchu stretches over 5 miles, …
Berlin, Germany: A City of History and Present-Day Beauty
There was once a time when Germany was a place very few regarded as a potential vacation destination, but over time many things have changed. So much, in fact, that many people long to roam the streets of this country’s capital, Berlin. Much of this country’s history has been not so well received, but over …
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