The beautiful medieval walled town of Assisi is a very important Christian pilgrimage. This town honors St. Francis of Assisi, Italy's patron saint and the founder of the Franciscan order. The Basilica of Saint Francis has been a World Heritage Site since 2000. The Upper and Lower Basilicas were started in 1228, shortly after St. Francis' canonization. Interestingly enough, the land was known as Collo d'Inferno (Hill of Hell). Here convicted...more
So you have decided to go to Basilicata, a region of southern Italy bordering on the Gulf of Taranto and the Tyrrhenian Sea. This is the real Italy, relatively neglected by tourists. Like most Italian cities, Matera has a lovely Cathedral but it also is home to a wide variety of churches, some of which are situated in caves. Talking about caves, the Sassi di Matera (Stones of Matera) are caves that have been occupied continuously by human beings...more
Scranton is located in North East Pennsylvania and has a population just over 70,000. While Scranton is known for its past rich in coal, iron and railroads there is much more to this industrial town.Steamtown National Historic SiteCelebrating the historic significance of railroads in Scranton, the Steamtown National Historic Site is both a museum and a historic railroad. Here you will find a working replica roundhouse and turntable with two of the roundhouse sections being original to the DL&W Railroad of the early 1930's. Steamtown opened in 1995 with the goal of telling the story of mainline steamrails between 1850 and 1950. There is a Visitor Center along with a Theater, History and Technology Museums. There are also plenty of Steamtown National Historic Site lodging available as well.Park Rangers provide guided tours and summer camps are also offered. The park is open daily with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. The Park Entrance Fee is $6 for all visitors 17 and older. For an additional $3 for all visitors 6 and over there is a short train excursion available.Pocono MountainsThe nearby Pocono Mountains provide year round fun. In the winter there are...more
If you have an itch to get out of town, but haven't booked a hotel in advance at your favorite hotspot, have no fear - the early bird doesn't always get the worm. Never mind if you have dared to set out on a holiday trip at the eleventh hour and without any prior planning and any sort of bookings and reservations; you have done the right thing. You...more
So you have decided to go to Apulia, the heel of the Italian boot surrounded by the Adriatic Sea and the Gulf of Taronto. This is part of the south, in many ways the real, unspoiled Italy. The boot's spur is the beautiful Promontorio del Gargano (Gargano Promontory). You may want to visit the Foresta Umbra (Shady Forest), a real ecological delight...more
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We hope you enjoy reading about our trip to the jungle.A 5-6 hour drive from Cuenca to Macas in the jungle is a trip to always be remembered. The scenery is spectacular, and the roads somewhat scary.Macas, with a population of about 30,000, is the...more
Tel Aviv is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It can ensure that the tourists have a whale of time in this city. It is the biggest city of Israel. It can let people explore the Jewish culture of this place. Tel Aviv travel...more
The Beach is Calling - It's Time to Visit Miami FloridaThe sun shines bright, the ocean breezes blow as the majestic palm trees gently sway overhead. The smell of coconut oil lingers in the air, as tanned beautiful bodies casually stroll by. A...more
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Prague sightseeing tours are very popular among tourists. Typical tours range from visiting medieval buildings and museums, experiencing various social and cultural events and more. This beautiful city with the presence of epic history has made...more
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