Beautiful view of the Chillon castle on Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
Chillon Castle, Switzerland. Photo © RJ Bruneel
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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
The historic Carlton Gardens are a Melbourne icon and a World Heritage Site.
The gardens are an outstanding example of Victorian era landscape design with sweeping lawns and varied European and Australian tree plantings.
Carlton Gardens photo © Greg Buck, licensed from featurepics.
The Sydney Opera House in the north east of the city is one of Sydney's most beautiful and quaint buildings. Its sail shaped structure is world famous.
Designed at the vast scale of the harbour itself, its low edges express visual appeal for human interest. The roof is more important than the walls, thus the language…
The surrounding hills of Rio de Janeiro seen from the top of Corcovado mountain.
Hills of Rio from Corcovado. Photo © Wallace Ugulino
How to stay safe in bear country
Many people like to enjoy nature closely, by hiking in backcountry and mountainsides. But when you are in bear country, you should be careful and prepared.
Bear Safety Tips:
Make lots of noise. Especially important when you are on a trail with restricted visibility, as well as those times when…
We all know the City of New York as one of the largest cities of the world, teeming with people and full of buildings, some of them tall enough to touch the sky. But despite its reputation for being a sprawling urban jungle, New York City is also home to great and impressive parks and…
The Boston’s Children’s Museum, located at 300 Congress Street, dates back to 1913 when it was created by a small group of teachers to encourage the growth of the minds of children. The museum is a fascinating medley of hands-on activities, visual delights, and educational exhibits that enthralls children of all ages. Topics range from…
New England towns are famous for having their early settlements centered around common areas for the good of the people. Boston is no different. The Boston Common dates back to the early 1600s.
In addition to having the distinction of being the starting point of the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common is the oldest public park…
So many events occur in Boston throughout the year that it is possible to coordinate a visit to this cultural city just in time to experience one or more of them. From one-day events to weeklong festivals, the offerings are many and varied.
First Night Boston, occurring every New Year’s Eve, begins in the early afternoon…