Although it’s known to everyone as St. Basil’s, this legendary building is officially called “The Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin by the Moat”. The popular alternative refers to Basil the Blessed, a Muscovite ‘holy fool’ who was buried on the site (in the Trinity Cathedral that once stood here) a few years before the present building was erected. [...]
Machu Picchu is one of the oldest civillizations known to man, it is believed that this was once a great city of power in the region, but time has left it in a derelict state, although beautiful at the same time. At the summit of Machu Picchu you will be able to view across a beautiful scenic area, with visible [...]
The aurora borealis often referred to as the Northern Lights, is a truly amazing and beautiful spectacle that you must try to see. The reason for the lights is actually by the solar flares from the sun; it’s something that you don’t get to see very often if at all and unfortunately there are very few place you can see [...]
As the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, the Iguazu Waterfalls are a true wonder of nature. They are located at the border of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. While the Argentinean side allows visitors to walk right around the water or explore the National Park, the Brazilian side is known for its panoramic views and splendor. Iguazu Falls, Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu [...]
A steep gorge by the Colorado River, Arizona in the United States, the Grand Canyon has some truly enjoyable scenery. It is 277 miles in length, 4 to 18 miles in width, and about a mile deep. Scientists believe that the canyon was created by the Colorado River over a six million year period. Native Americans built settlements in the [...]
Shangrila Resort Skardu Shangrila Resort Skardu, also known as “Heaven on Earth”, is nestled amongst some of the world’s highest peaks. It encircles the heart shaped “Kachura Lake” and is surrou-nded by fruit laden orchards and flower filled gardens. Shangrila was established in 1983 with the opening of the first Resort Hotel in Skardu, Baltistan.It was named”HEAVEN ON EARTH” Skardu [...]
Machu Picchu is one of the oldest civillizations known to man, it is believed that this was once a great city of power in the region, but time has left it in a derelict state, although beautiful at the same time. At the summit of Machu Picchu you will be able to view across a beautiful scenic area, with visible [...]
Borobudur Temple, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. A main dome, located at the center of the top platform, is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues seated inside perforated stupa. The monument is both a shrine to the Lord Buddha and a place for Buddhist pilgrimage. The journey for pilgrims begins [...]
Walsingharn, North Norfolk For Savour snowdrop season The first flowers of spring are already carpeting the North Norfolk countryside. Walsingham Abbey opens its grounds from early February and you can follow the snowdrop walking-trail along the banks of the River Stiffkey to the sea. The windswept tidelines and sand dunes of Holkham Nature Reserve are right on the doorstep – [...]
