Hill of Tara
In ancient Irish religion and mythlogy, Tara was revered as a dwelling of the gods and an entrance place to the otherworld of eternal joy and plenty where no mortal ever…
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. It is considered the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India, and…
You Might Be Irish
Someone wise once said that there are two types of people in the world: those who are Irish, and those who are probably Irish. Because of Ireland’s…
Mono Lake
In Mono County, California, just Northeast of Yosemite National Park, lies a fascinating 760,000 year old saline lake. Mono Lake has no outlet to an ocean…
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Parks are situated on the western tip of Zimbabwe. The Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as The Smoke that…
Turkey
Turkey combines influences from the Middle East and the Mediterranean, the Balkans and Central Asia. Mosques coexist with churches, Roman theaters…
Tahoe, California
The name Tahoe comes from a mispronunciation of the Washoe Native American name for Lake Tahoe, da ow a ga, which means, “edge of the lake.” Lake Tahoe…
The Three Sisters
The Three Sisters are a famous rock formation in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. They are close to the town of Katoomba and are one…
Cadiz Spain
Cadiz Spain is not only the oldest city in Western Europe, but it is also the southernmost European capital. Cadiz is said to be founded by Hercules…
The Volcanic Island of Aogashima
Aogashima is a class-c active volcano, having experienced a number of documented eruptions (causing evacuations and, in some cases, mass deaths among…
Yosemite National Park
First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys…
The Pacific Coast Highway and Big Sur
The Big Sur Coast is world renowned as the best of scenic drives as it follows each twist and turn of the rugged and picturesque California coast. The…