Category: culture

Ever since the 10th B.C. people have been building walls around their settlements for defensive purposes against invasion from enemies. As centuries passed by, most of the ancient walls have crumbled, those that remained not only protect the residents living inside the fortresses but have become the most impressive...

When we think about cities, the colorful facades of their buildings rarely cross into our minds. Actually we don’t even notice them at all in the course of all these hustles and bustles in our world. It seems that every skycraper that we see in large urban areas are...

Traveling to new places will broaden your horizons especially if you visit tourist friendly countries. The cordial welcome you receive in these foreign lands will make your trip a worthwhile experience. It doesn’t matter if you travel for two weeks or two years, what is important is the comforting...

Best iconic fountains in great cities from around the world are also tourist destinations in their own right. They are architectural highlights found in squares (plazas), parks, government offices, hotels and other structures worth seeing for every traveler. As early as 2,000 B.C. in Mesopotamia, these water features were...

There are diverse cathedrals and churches in the world, many of them have the most beautiful architectural styles and became the representations of the cities they occupy. Beyond from being places of worship, these religious structures define the horizon of the places, containing priceless works of art, intricate mosaics,...

Roads unquestionably interpret a city and there are most beautiful streets on the globe that every traveler must visit at least once in a lifetime. There may be days when you are stuck in a bottle neck traffic at a street, however, there are stunning avenues which are lined...

When we think of what makes a city great, we usually conclude that it’s the cultural and historical attractions, but actually, the most beautiful and unique parks are the unacclaimed biggies of grand megalopolis. Their green spaces are also top attractions in their own right, providing more than just...

One of the most important things you want to perceive when planning to go for a holiday or vacation is the most visited tourist destination of a place and it is on top of everyone’s bucket list. From theme parks and promenades to a world-famous opera house and a...

You know there are beautiful places in the world where travelers usually visit such as Bangkok, Tokyo, Paris or New York. But there are amazing destinations as well which are off-the-radar but striking, laid back and out-of-the box ones. After all traveling is not only pursuing target places from...

Sometimes solo traveling is a good idea but considering how costly prices have become these days, a budget and at the same time a safe destination are two of the biggest worries that you have to face. But on the other hand, going alone on a trip can be...