Hyde Park – Australia
Jan 17
Proboscis Monkey – Malaysia
Proboscis Monkeys are known as long-nosed monkeys and live on the island of Borneo in the coastal mangroves or forest area along rivers. Proboscis Monkeys are endemic to the jungles of Borneo. They live along the island’s river channels, coastal mangroves and swamps. They are highly arboreal, staying almost exclusively in the trees and will…
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Jan 9
Victuals Market – Germany
Victuals Market was originally a farmers market but it has now turned into one of the top sights in the center of Munich. Victuals Market is located in the heart of Munich’s historic city center. It received is name from the Latin word “victus” which is synonymous for food. The market has transitioned from a…
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Jan 1
Big Bend National Park – Texas
Big Bend National Park is one of the few place left in the United States where you can completely get away from man-made influences. Big Bend National Park is one of the most remote national parks in the United States. It is located in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert with its southern border being…
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Dec 27
Patong Beach – Thailand
Patong Beach is the most popular beach resort town in Phuket, Thailand. Patong Beach is famous for its 3 km long white sand beach lined with restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and legendary nightlife. The beautiful long white sandy beach is stunning and it is busy during the day with beach goers enjoying the warm weather,…
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Dec 21
Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest independent nation-state in the world and the residence of the spiritual leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. Vatican City became an independent state on February 11, 1929 defined by the Lateran Treaty. Its territory is the world’s smallest land area totaling a mere 44 hectares (108 acres) and is located…
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Dec 14
Tegallalang Rice Terraces – Indonesia
The Tegallalang Rice Terraces are a network of small rice paddies that are meticulously carved into the hillsides creating a stunning landscape. The Tegallalang Rice Terraces are located in the small town of Tegallalang about 25 minutes away from Ubud, Indonesia on the island of Bali. The rice terraces are famous for their beautiful scenes…
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Dec 6
San Antonio Riverwalk – Texas
The San Antonio River Walk is the defining feature that sets San Antonio apart from most other cities. The San Antonio River Walk is 15 mile long and is broken up into three sections – the Museum Reach, Downtown and Mission Reach. The most famous section and the section that most visitors to San Antonio…
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Nov 29
Road to Hana – Hawaii
Driving the Road to Hana is more than just a great scenic drive through Maui. It is an event of seemingly endless hairpin turn, through tropical rainforest and ocean side cliffs with views of waterfalls and truly unique beaches. The Road to Hana is a 64 mile long stretch connecting Kahului to the town of…
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Nov 23
Bratislava Castle – Slovakia
Bratislava Castle is the most famous landmark in Slovakia. The origins of Bratislava Castle date back to the 9th century when it was built as a stone fortification on a hill above the Danube River. Since then the castle has been reconstructed and expanded many times over the centuries. In 1811 the castle was destroyed…
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Nov 14
Han Bridge – Vietnam
The Han Bridge is one of several bridges and building that contribute to the nighttime rainbow of colors along the Han River in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Han Bridge was completed in 2000 and connects the Pham Van Dong Street on the east side of the Han River to Le Duan Street on the west…
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Nov 8
The Colosseum – Italy
The Colosseum is a massive ancient Roman amphitheater that is famous for showcasing large-scale entertainment events like gladiator battles, hunts pitting humans against wild animals and executions of prisoners of war and criminals. The construction of the Colosseum began in 72AD under Emperor Vespasian but he died before it was complete. His two sons, Emperors…
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Nov 1
Thousand Islands National Park – Canada
Thousand Islands National Park is a group of picturesque granite island with rugged shorelines along the St. Lawrence River. Thousand Islands National Park is comprised of 26 islands and 90 islets that are located in the Canadian portion of the 1000 islands region of the Saint Lawrence River. The 1000 islands region is along the…
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