Located about 25 miles outside of Cusco, just a little out of the way, you’ll encounter the Incan ruins at Moray. Set remotely in the Sacred Valley, the Moray ruins are not mentioned in guidebooks very often, which means that you won’t encounter the number of visitors here that you may while visiting other sites …
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The Benedictine Nuns of Kylemore Abbey and Its Mythological Heroes
Kylemore Abbey has a remarkable history spanning more than 150 years tragedy and triumph, romance, modernization, edification, and sanctity. Kylemore was built in 1868 as a magnificent castle, and since 1920 has been the sanctuary of Benedictine nuns. When the ravages of World War I destroyed their Abbey in Belgium, the Benedictine nuns were given …
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Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher
Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher- In 1588, a fleet of ships set sail to invade England. This fleet, the Spanish Armada, had planned on invading and conquering England. When their mission was not successful, the commander, the Duke of Medina, turned his fleet around and began sailing for home. But instead of sailing back the way …
Experience the Menil Collection – Downtown Houston
Dominique de Menil called The Menil Collection a present for the city that “adopted” her when she cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony in June of 1984. In her speech, she thanked everyone that had taken the amazing journey with her – the incredible people in Houston, all of her French family, the members …
Dragsholm Castle of Zealand Denmark
If ‘luxurious’ and ‘haunted’ are part of your bucket list ideas for adventure, a stay at the storied Dragsholm Castle in Denmark will live up to the best of both worlds. The castle dates back to roughly 1215 when it was the palace of Bishop of Roskilde, a property of the Church. At one point …
Cusco – Capital of the Incan Empire
Situated high in the Andes Mountains of Peru is the once-famed capital of the Incan Empire, Cusco. Today, Cusco is widely known for its Peruvian ruins and the late colonial architecture from its Spanish influences. You’ll find old world flair at every turn, such as carved wood balconies and ruins of Incan walls amidst modern …