Trummelbach waterfalls in the Bern Oberland, Switzerland.
Trummelbach waterfalls. Photo © James Hearn licensed from featurepics
Winter Scene from the beautiful Swiss Alps.
Winter in Swiss Alps. Photo © Antonio Nunes licensed from featurepics
In the southern part of Switzerland, close to the Italian border, lies the quaint village of Zermatt. A picturesque community with cobblestone pavements and narrow alleyways dating back from the Medieval Age, Zermatt somehow gives out an air of seclusion, perhaps because of the 29 mountains surrounding the village. These 29 mountains are some of…
Zurich is considered to be one of the world’s global cities, and many independent reviewers have claimed that the quality of life in this city is the best among all the cities in the world.
For travelers from all over the world, that only means that Zurich is a very expensive city to stay in for…
The Brazilian Carnival (Carnaval in Portuguese) is an annual festival held 40 days before Easter marking the beginning of Lent. During Lent, Roman Catholics are supposed to abstain from all bodily pleasures, including the consumption of meat. The carnival, celebrated as a profane event and believed to have its origins in the pagan Saturnalia, can…
Beautiful view of the Chillon castle on Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
Chillon Castle, Switzerland. Photo © RJ Bruneel
Paragliding over the Swiss Alps. Exotic travel experience.
Paragliding. Photo © Antonio Nunes licensed from featurepics
The statue of Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado is Rio's best-known icon and tourist landmark. It's a concrete statue of 30 meters whose wide open arms seem to embrace the whole city, from a height of 710 meters (2,329 ft).
Statue of Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado. Photo © Eduardo Ramirez
Zurich may be an expensive place to live in, but for a holiday, even tourists with a tight budget can enjoy staying in the city. The great thing about Zurich is that most of the best tourist spots, the ones that give Zurich its unique character, are free. And even if they are not free,…
The United States of America has many national parks, but none of them are probably as popular as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This national park is a favorite among people who love nature and the great outdoors. Its nature trails that stretch miles upon miles and encompass a variety of breathtaking landscapes have…