We have just started traveling the countries in the European region. We move slowly but enjoy getting to know each country. Below we share more about the places we love along the way.
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” However, with the density of tourism to Rome, visitors can often outnumber locals. So, how does one know what the Romans do—or don’t? Or maybe the saying is to do as the ancient Romans did. So we look to the statues that remain for inspiration. “Does that […]
There is a 27-kilometer (17-mile) tunnel 175 meters (574 feet) underground on the border of France and Switzerland at the CERN (The European Organization for Nuclear Research) research facility. Inside this tube is the world’s largest high-energy particle collider the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Physicists shoot protons through this tube at the highest possible speeds, near
The volley of explosions vibrated through our core. Smoke obscured the view of the streets ahead and the smell of gunpowder filled the air. A dark cloud of smoke rolled between the high buildings towards us. When the deafening noise stopped, a roar arose from the hordes of people in the streets. They were cheering.
Three massive stones create the entrance into the Newgrange Passage tomb, an ancient megalithic structure older than the Pyramids in Egypt. One huge slab on each side supports a single stone resting across the top. We ducked slightly to enter. The cool air embraced us as soon as we crossed the threshold inviting us to
Walking an old Roman road and standing among the pillars in Cordoba bring the long history of Andalusia to life
The jagged limestone mountains of Andalucia hold a number of surprises for those new to the area. Narrow winding roads snake through the valleys and squeeze through villages on the steep hillsides. Towns and villages painted white appear sometimes perched on the peak of a mountain, other times they are nestled in a valley. Some
Mallorca, Spain is an island in the Mediterranean Sea known for its pristine beaches, limestone cliffs, mountain villages, and stunning caves. It was the colors of the secluded coves that first drew me in, but there is much more to see. Shades of Blue The most striking views in Mallorca (also spelled Majorca in Anglicized
Edinburgh Castle sits 80 meters (260 ft) above Old Town Edinburgh on top of Castle Rock. Fortress walls encircle the edge of the imposing cliffs of this historic castle. The Royal Mile on the east is the only entry point. Edinburgh Our train passed under the shadow of a cliff as it entered Old Town Edinburgh.
Fault lines, volcanoes, and glaciers all had a part in forming the stunning and varied landscape of Scotland. From moorlands and bogs to rolling hills and mountain peaks, it could take months to explore all that Scotland has to offer. History Written on the Mountains Solidified lava spewed from a massive, earth-changing volcanic explosion created
Long ago, a stone wall was built along the edge of the Roman empire to keep out the barbarians in the north. The year was AD 122 and Hadrian was the emperor. Romans called the north men “Barbarians” but that is the name the proud Romans gave to a people group that they could not
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