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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Hiking the Albanian Alps – The Valbona Trail to Thethi
Hiking the Albanian Alps – The Valbona Trail to Thethi – You won’t find very many vacation brochures that tout the word ‘accursed’; however, the beautiful Accursed Mountains offer a unique opportunity to explore the grace and culture of Albania. The hiking trail that leads to Thethi (also known as simply Theth) from Valbona follows …
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Hiking in Vikos Gorge, Greece
Heraclitus once said that a road goes both ways, up and down, always. This is a perfect description for Vikos Gorge, as attested to by the many who have hiked this trail. The terrain is certainly varied, with valleys, vistas, and breathtaking views, and borders ski slopes and resort areas. Regardless of where you point …
The Temples of Malta are the Oldest Temples in the World
The pyramids at Giza, Egypt, Teotihuacan, Mexico, and those found throughout Greece are widely known; however, there are temples on this planet, some of which are considerably older and much more well-preserved, that comparatively receive next to no attention at all – those of the island country of Malta. Malta is an island nation about …
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The Blue Tears of Tusan Beach – Miri, Malaysia
Nature offers some pretty exciting views, but none is quite as exquisite as what you’ll find at Tusan Beach in Miri. Located about eighty miles from Miri in Bekenu Township is one of the world’s most stunning beach landscapes. With smooth sands, reefs of coral, a singular waterfall with a multitude of cliffs, you’d think …
Stowe Mountain Resort – Burlington, Vermont
Stowe Mountain Resort of Burlington offers over one hundred skiing trails, two of which are famously named after men who over eighty years ago decided that Mount Mansfield was an ideal location to encourage a brand new Vermont industry. The man who is credited as having made Stowe Mountain Resort the East’s Skiing Capital has …