52 Ancient Roman Monuments
Posted in Ancient Civilizations | Tags: amphitheater, aqueduct, arch, architectur, lighthouse, theater, villa, wall
photo zak mc
What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, one of the things the ancient Romans are most famous for is their architecture. They brought a lot of new ideas to architecture including the arch, the baked brick, and the use of cement and concrete. The fact that many ancient Roman monuments are still standing is evidence of how good Roman architecture really was.
10 Island Cities around the World
Posted in Beaches and Islands | Tags: island city, lake, seaside resort
photo Javier Aroche
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the ultimate Robinson Crusoe feel on several uninhabited islands around the world. The islands listed in this post were also once uninhabited but after being settled became so heavily urbanized that the built-up areas eventually took over the entire island, forming island cities.
10 Laid-back Islands without Cars
Posted in Beaches and Islands | Tags: archipelago, bicycle, carfree, coral reef
photo Viktor Kaposi
Islands without cars can be the perfect car-free holiday destination, offering a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Clear from traffic jams, parking fees or the struggle to find a free parking space these islands can be explored on foot or by bicycle. But with over 500 million cars in this world finding a car-free island is becoming an increasingly difficult task. Furthermore islands in this list should be laid-back (this excludes Venice) and have at least a small population and some facilities (this excludes all uninhabited islands).
10 Highlights of Vietnam
Posted in Countries | Tags: bay, pagoda, rice terrace, river delta
photo NguyenTrung
Most travelers to Vietnam are attracted by the country’s wonderful natural beauty: From the green rice fields in the north to the fascinating bustle of the Mekong Delta in the south. Vietnam however is also a country with a long history and ancient traditions. It has many historic attractions and old temples. An overview of the most amazing highlights of Vietnam.
10 Amazing Destinations in Turkey
Posted in Countries | Tags: mosque, mountain, roman, seaside resort, theater
photo Tanya.K.
Turkey offers a wealth of different kinds of destinations to travelers. From the dome and minaret filled skyline of Istanbul to the Roman ruins along the western and southern coasts, from the beaches of Antalya and the Mediterranean seaside resorts to the misty mountains of Eastern Black Sea. With so many amazing destinations a top 10 is bound to leave some great Turkey attractions out. So consider this list of destinations as just the start of a great holiday in Turkey.
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