Creation began on The Berlin Wall early in the morning of Sunday, August 13, 1961. It was a frantic yet effective effort by the GDR (German Democratic Republic) to bring to an end East Berliners escaping the Soviet-controlled East German state into the West of the town, which was then dominated by the Americans, British and French. You should go to Berlin yourself to check this out and stay in one of the many...

The Correction Movement day is one of the most important cultural days of the Syrian calendar. The History of Correction Movement Day Syria is a country with many neighbors; Lebanon, Jordan, Israel and Turkey. Syria has hot, dry summers and mild winters with little snow. The main sources of income for Syria are the oil, agriculture and tourist industries. Syria’s economy has been held back somewhat by...

Antartica Whale If you want to plan a trip to Antarctica timing can be everything. You will miss out on nothing if you plan the vacation properly. This piece tells when times are suitable for Antarctica visits. An Antarctica cruise has to happen at a carefully chosen time to be successful. Knowing what about Antarctica travel interests you will help in deciding the trip date. Reservations for Antarctica cruises...

Some people like the luxury of a hotel, with fresh food cooked for them, utilities on hand, and the warmth and comfort you get.  Others like to join nature by pitching up a tent and living the wildlife. If you are a ‘posh’ camper you stay on a camp ground with a toilet, otherwise pack the spade and toilet paper! Taking a holiday in a tent makes you one with the wildlife, and gives you a sense of freedom...

Are you going on a summer holiday this year? You need to make sure that you prepare in advance so that you can make the most of the sunshine and are ready for every eventuality. Whilst you are packing, think about what the weather will be like. If you are visiting a tropical location, you will need to bring along the appropriate clothing. Remember your swimming costume, shorts and t-shirts if you will be...

Fox River, image from National Geographic Ernest Miller Hemingway (July 21, 1899 – July 2, 1961) was an American writer and journalist. He was part of the 1920s expatriate community in Paris, and one of the veterans of World War I later known as “the Lost Generation.” He received the Pulitzer Prize in 1953 for The Old Man and the Sea, and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. (Wikipedia) One...

Rome Panoramic image by f samora The best way to scour a new city you’ve never been to is by taking a motor coach tour of all the different monuments and neighborhoods. While on one of the Rome tours, for instance, you’ll get to see the Colosseum, the Vatican and everything in between. You may not be able to spend as much time as you’d like on every stop, but you’ll get a great idea...

Beach Fuerteventura image by eserna Caleta de Fuste is a township which is also often called as Costa Caleta. It is a popular destination in Las Palmas, Spain on the island of Fuerteventura, part of the Canary Islands. Caleta de Fuste is a favorite choice among tourists who fancy to have a fun vacation but away from all the troubles of the busier tourist destinations. It is well located on the eastern coast...

Take the family out camping So you are ready to go off camping, have you forgotten a vital piece of your kit? You need to pre-plan for a successful and enjoyable camping expedition and it is important that you make a checklist of things that you will need with you. There is no definitive checklist for camping holidays, however, here is an example of a checklist for camping that covers most of the basic essentials...

Famous writer Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a movable feast.” Hemingway lived in Paris France during the 1920s and wrote the novel A Movable Feast based on his experiences there.  Hemingway’s Paris ran down the Boulevard Montparnasse from the Closerie...