Capital of the Valparaíso region, the city of Valparaíso was one of the chief seaports of Chile during its prime and was fondly known as ‘Little San Francisco’ or ‘The Jewel of the Pacific’ by foreign sailors. During the latter half of the 19th century, Valparaíso was an important stopping point for ships traveling through [...]

Cairns, named after the Governor of Queensland, William Wellington Cairns is a city located in Australia’s Far North Queensland region. It is situated between the Coral Sea and the Great Dividing Range, on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula. It is one of the most splendid cities in Queensland having an abundance of natural [...]

In the 13th century, Karakorum was the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire and in the 14th and 15th century also included the Mongolian Qaghanate. The remains of the capital can be seen in the northwestern end of the Övörkhangai Province of Mongolia, close to the new town of Kharkhorin and the Erdene Zuu Monastery [...]

Sicily is an independent island situated at a prime location on the Mediterranean Sea between Europe and Africa. Lying at the toe-end of the boot-shaped country and enjoying a great Mediterranean climate, Sicily had for centuries been a target of settlers from various countries. Although, Sicily shows very little urban development and is most often [...]

Lying to the east of the Adriatic Sea and sharing borders with six countries, namely Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, the beautiful Balkan country Croatia, offers a great treat to tourists visiting the country. Its rich cultural history dating back to the Middle Ages and the numerous natural wonders make it [...]

Most tourists traveling to Hungary generally keep their visits limited to the capital city Budapest and Prague. However, there are many more places in the country that have a history and an attraction of their own that make them a city or town worth visiting. Eger in north Hungary is one such city that has [...]

The Loire Valley also known as the “Garden of France” is an exceptionally beautiful region of central France, well known for its exotic collection of chateaux that abound in the valley. These prestigious castles are the main attraction here, besides the fabulous countryside and the picturesque landscape with unspoiled beauty are an equally inviting force. [...]

The town of Česky Krumlov in the Czech Republic has one of the most outstanding architectural grandeurs of the medieval period. This mesmerizing town in south Bohemia lies close to the Austrian border and is a few hours drive from the capital city Prague. It comprises of 300 protected buildings and has the second biggest [...]

It is common among tourists visiting Europe to combine more than two countries in a single trip, so that they can enjoy a wider ranged experience of cultures, traditions, history including places of interests. One such inclusion is the country of Belgium, which offers great splendors, good food, museums, rich history, lively people and not [...]

Havana or La Habana in Spanish is the beautiful capital of Cuba and the third largest city in the Caribbean. It is the chief commercial centre of the country and a principle port. The vibrant city with its magnificent blend of the neo-classical, colonial and baroque architecture with that of modern structures is very intriguing. [...]