The grassy Ellipse, north of the Washington Monument, links the Mall to the White House, one of the world’s most famous residences. George Washington himself chose the site of the executive mansion and oversaw construction through the 1790s, but the house wasn’t ready for occupancy until 1800, when second President John Adams moved in with …
Luxembourg was founded over 1,000 years ago and became a nice, neat and lively city. A wide variety of architectural patterns, bridges, cones and spikes of palaces and churches, monuments, parks, buildings of different periods and styles form a harmonious ensemble. The capital is the cultural center of the Duchy. Tourists will be delighted to …
Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and it is also named as the most populous metropolis in the world that’s why it is often called Greater Tokyo. It is located at the upper part of Tokyo Bay on the Pacific Coast of central Honshu which is the largest among four main islands of Japan, …
Northern Italy To my mind, there is no place more magical on earth than Italy. Within the confines of its boot, there is something for everyone. For the gourmet, there is some of the finest food in the world. For the archeologist, there are some of the world’s most ancient and best-preserved ruins to explore. …
Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world. The land of Israel is often considered a dream vacation by people of all races, ages and religions. This is mostly because of the three monotheistic religions that are centered in Jerusalem – Christianity, Islam and Judaism. A place of culture and worship, Jerusalem is …
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China is one of the most ancient, beautiful and mysterious countries on a modern map. Tourists from all over the world travel to the Celestial Empire to unravel its secrets and touch its living history. They say that for every guest China has prepared special surprises: it all depends on what you choose to visit …
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with two million residents, and it is the capital of the region of Catalonia. Barcelona gained international recognition by hosting the Olympic games in 1992 which brought a massive influx of tourism to the city. Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate with mild, humid winters and warm, dry …
If you happen to fly into Reykjavik and the weather is clear, first thing you notice are the out-of-this-world volcanic landscapes with numerous tiny lakes, rivers and – if you look closely – waterfalls. Dozens of active and dormant volcanoes are scattered across the country, and many geyser fields and mud holes give the local …
