South Island
The South Island of New Zealand, also known by the Maoris as Te Wai Pounamu or Water of Greenstone, is a place of spectacular scenery. There is a wide range of activities to do and diverse places to stay, to suit whatever your budget or lifestyle. The South Island has accommodation ranging from cottages, backpacker [...]
Taj Mahal
Long long ago, in a land called Hindustan, reigned a dynasty of Kings as cultured as they were courageous… It isn’t that they were without fault – they could be cruel and cunning warriors – but they were also men of exceptionally good taste, and blessed with the bountiful means to express their vision, they [...]
Berliner Mauer – Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall known in the Soviet Union and in the German Democratic Republic as the “Anti-Fascist Protective Rampart,” was a separation barrier between West Berlin and East Germany (the German Democratic Republic), which closed the border between East and West Berlin for 28 years. Construction on the wall began on August 13th. Many families [...]
Eiffel Tower
Return to Paris landmarks or choose another landmark: Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile Bastille (Place de la) Eiffel Tower Luxembourg Palace Notre-Dame Cathedral Obélisque de Luxor Porte Saint-Denis Porte Saint-Martin Sainte Chapelle History The Eiffel {y’-ful} Tower, an immense stucture of exposed latticework supports made of puddle iron, was [...]
Sydney
Sydney introduction Sydney, with a population of over four million people, is Australia’s largest city. It’s fair to say that it’s also Australia’s best known city and, by virtue of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Sydney is also Australia’s most iconic city. Sydney enjoys a warm climate and revels in the lifestyle choices [...]
Golden Temple
The Harmandir Sahib (or Hari Mandir) in Amritsar, Punjab, is the holiest shrine in Sikhism. Previously (and still more commonly) known as the Golden Temple, it was officially renamed Harmandir Sahib in March 2005. The temple (or gurdwara) is a major pilgrimage destination for Sikhs from all over the world, as well as an increasingly [...]
Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon is one of the earth’s true natural wonders and without question one of the national park system’s most famous parks. Grand Canyon National Park features a mile deep canyon carved into the Colorado Plateau by the inexorable action of the Colorado River. The park is one of three national parks located in [...]