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The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve offers one of the most spectacular views in South Africa. Home to gigantic rocks, deep gorges and high grass-covered mountain peaks, the reserve stretches for 60 km (37 mi) and includes … [more]
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, Toledo Spain is in central Spain, south of Madrid. Under the Moorish Caliphate of Cordoba, from the 8th century, Toledo Spain experienced La Convivencia, an extended in harmony. … [more]
The Roman ruins of Volubilis Morocco, stretching out across 40 ha (100 acres), are the most well preserved ruins in Morocco and well worth a visit. Located between Rabat and Fez near the Moroccan town of Meknes, Volubilis … [more]
Saint-Louis Senegal, an island with a strategic position at the mouth of the Senegal River, was founded in 1659 by the French as a slave and gum arabic trading post. Located between the mainland of Senegal and the 'Langue … [more]
The Blyde River Canyon In South Africa
The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve offers one of the most spectacular views in South Africa. Home to gigantic rocks, deep gorges and high grass-covered mountain peaks, the reserve stretches for 60 km (37 mi) and includes The Blyde River Canyon, which is nearly 30 km (19 mi) long. Blyde River … [Read More...]
A Wealth Of Architecture And Art Treasures In Toledo Spain
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986, Toledo Spain is in central Spain, south of Madrid. Under the Moorish Caliphate of Cordoba, from the 8th century, Toledo Spain experienced La Convivencia, an extended in harmony. Today, it attractive an equally cosmopolitan crowd, being one of Spain’s … [Read More...]
Enjoy Over 30 Nearly Perfect Mosaics In Volubilis Morocco
The Roman ruins of Volubilis Morocco, stretching out across 40 ha (100 acres), are the most well preserved ruins in Morocco and well worth a visit. Located between Rabat and Fez near the Moroccan town of Meknes, Volubilis served as a central Roman administrative city in the third century … [Read More...]
The First French Colonial City | Saint-Louis Senegal
Saint-Louis Senegal, an island with a strategic position at the mouth of the Senegal River, was founded in 1659 by the French as a slave and gum arabic trading post. Located between the mainland of Senegal and the 'Langue of Barbarie' it is a narrow strip of land floating in the Atlantic Ocean, … [Read More...]
Carriacou Grenada As ‘The Land Of The Reefs’
With a mix of Scottish and African ancestry, the Grenadine Island of Carriacou, located north-east of the mainland, offers a glimpse into the mixed ancestry of its population with its wealth of historical attractions and cultural festivals. Carriacou Grenada Island in the Caribbean Sea, is the … [Read More...]
Oporto Portugal As The Centre Of The Port Wine Industry
Built on granite cliffs overlooking the River Douro in northern Portugal, Oporto is a tangle of pretty lanes and crumbling buildings running steeply down to a medieval waterfront. It is hard not to be enchanted by Oporto’s atmospheric riverside, dotted with old port-wine boats, narrow alleyways … [Read More...]
Spitzkoppe Namibia, A 100-Million Year Old Granite Mountain
Spitzkoppe Namibia, also known as the 'Matterthorn of Africa', is located between Usakos and Swakopmund in the Spitskop Nature Reserve. The 100 -million year old granite mountain is one of the most photographed sites in Namibia, particularly during its stunning sunrise and sunset when the brown and … [Read More...]
Dougga Tunisia Is An Imposing Site And The Most Dramatic In Tunisia
Dougga Tunisia is an imposing site - some say the most dramatic in Tunisia. Once the seat of power for the Numidian King, Massinissa, it was a large and prosperous town and now stands as the best preserved Roman monument in Northern Africa. A welcome addition to the UNESCO World Heritage Site … [Read More...]
Djemila Algeria Is The Modern Name Of Ancient Cuicul
Djemila Algeria is the modern name of ancient Cuicul and home to some of the greatest Roman ruins in Northern Africa. Although the site itself is not one of the largest, the area is well preserved and the adjoining museum is filled with excellent mosaics. Djemila Algeria Djemila Algeria was a … [Read More...]
The Largest Archeological Ruins In Africa | Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Portuguese traders were the first to encounter the vast stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe in the sixteenth century. Because of the scope and beauty of the ruins, they thought they had discovered the fabled capital of the Queen of Sheba. This was just the beginning of the myths, legends and folk lore to … [Read More...]
Matmata Tunisia Made Famous In The First Star Wars Film
As you approach Matmata Tunisia, it is difficult to discern any life in this isolated and seemingly deserted lunar-like outpost. Upon further examination, you'll discover the fascinating underground homes of the troglodytes. Made famous in the first Star Wars film, these traditional residences for … [Read More...]
Toulouse France Know As ‘The Pink City’
Home to Airbus Industries, Boeing’s international rival in the lucrative airliner manufacturing stakes, Toulouse France is the fastest-growing metropolitan area in Europe. It is situated on the Garonne River, midway between the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The Industrial Revolution passed … [Read More...]
