Italy is famous for its ancient Roman ruins, but that’s not the only place you’ll find them. At its height in the 2nd century AD, the Roman Empire stretched from the Middle East to Great Britain. The adventurous Romans also explored south of the Mediterranean, establishing outposts along the African coast. Thanks to an isolated […]
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Pompeii vs Herculaneum – Which Is Better?
Pompeii vs Herculaneum? This is the question that popped up when I was planning my trip to Naples. Which ancient city is the best to visit? Of the places destroyed by Vesuvius, Pompeii is by far the most famous. The site is much larger, has plaster casts of the victims on display, and some steamy […]
How to Spend One Day in Grand Teton National Park
Most visitors to Wyoming make a beeline for Yellowstone National Park, the state’s star attraction. But Grand Teton National park is just 10 miles south of Yellowstone and should not be overlooked. If you fly into Jackson Hole airport, you will actually land within the park’s boundaries. The descent past the Teton mountain range will […]
3 Days in Yellowstone – An Amazing Adventure
Yellowstone is the USA’s first national park and arguably its best. The 2.2 million acre park sits on top of a volcano, resulting in an extremely varied geothermal landscape. Although the last major eruption was over 600,000 years ago, the volcano is still very active. The pressure and heat that build up underground are released […]
5 Days in London: The Perfect Itinerary
Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Notting Hill, British Museum – the list of iconic sights in London goes on and on. So how many days do you need in London to experience all it has to offer? If it’s your first time visiting, I suggest spending at least 5 days in London. That […]