History of the Oldest City in Croatia – Nin – Nin’s history dates back over 3000 years ago. Not only is there recorded evidence of this in Croatia’s historical record books, but when you visit it is completely apparent as you walk the streets or enter into any of the region’s vast collection of museums …
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The Brest Fortress of Brest, Belarus
Where the Mukhavets and Bug Rivers meet, the ancient Slovakians founded a community named Berestye. It is this region in which one day the Brest Fortress would be built.The first mention of this community was found in Russian chronicles that date to the early 11th century. Throughout the centuries, this community was in constant upheaval …
The Appeal of Kish and Sheki in Azerbaijan
A mere shadow of its glory of the past, Kish is now a tiny village with just over 6000 locals. Kish is located about ten miles to Sheki’s north. Relaxation is what vacations are all about and rambling through the quietly quaint cobblestone streets, that’s exactly what you’ll find. While Kish resembles any general mountain …
The Tomb of San Pietro at St. Peter’s Basilica
In the Vatican’s Grottoes, deep beneath the floor within the Basilica’s Central Nave, lies a dirt road from the time of the ancients that leads to a tomb. It’s not just any tomb, however. This is the final resting place of the Apostles’ Prince, San Pietro, or St. Peter. Pope Pius XII, who reigned from …
Climbing Magnificent Huayna Picchu, Peru
In the Quechuan language, Huayna Picchu means Young Peak. This mountain is the immense one sitting immediately behind its famous neighbor, Machu Picchu. For many hikers, trekking up Huayna Picchu is just one of the highpoints of a vacation to Machu Picchu. The extraordinary sight of the Citadel and the region surrounding are simply fascinating …
Visiting the Ruins of Puca Pucara, Peru
A short four-mile excursion outside of Cusco will bring you to the amazing ruins of Puca Pucara. Just up the mound from Sacsayhuaman outside of Q’enqo are what remains of an ancient settlement consisting of fortressed walls, several terraces, and fantastic Incan staircases. From atop this archaeological find, you can see the Cusco Valley, as …