‘Costiera Amalfitana’ is Italian for Amalfi Coast. The Mediterranean landscape has been described as an ‘area of infinite beauty’. Amalfi coast demonstrates a peculiar interaction between culture and nature; the resultant of which is a dramatic topography and historical evolution.
Amalfi Coast covers an area of 11,231 hectares scattered around in 15 communes in the province of Salerno. The coast is...
Of all the places you will visit in Brazil, none gets as many visitors as the Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea. They were inscribed into the list of World Heritage Sites in 2012. The actual property occupies an area of 7,249 hectares but it has been given a buffer zone that measures 8621 hectares. Several aspects of...
Whether a hopeless romantic, a pragmatic romantic, or just a confused romantic, travelling to the world's most romantic places will prompt cupid to draw back his bow.
1. The Seychelles
Located off the East African Coast in the Indian Ocean, this island country is perhaps the most romantic place on earth. It features secluded white sand beaches that are shaded with leafy white palm...
The early Phoenicians imprints, the Arab mudejar art and Catalan architecture are all well preserved in the renaissance bastions of the Upper Town of Ibiza. For this fact alone, the town has warranted inscription into the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The long process of constructing the defensive walls did not alter the street plans. Rather, the town remained intact. The 16th...
Along with Netherlands, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, Aruba is one of the four islands in the Lesser Antilles that form a Dutch territory known as the Kingdom of Netherlands.
The country lies outside the Atlantic Hurricane Belt and features a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape which guarantees visitors a warm weather throughout the year. If you live in the...
The Cook Islands are an Island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago comprises 15 islands that occupy a total area of 240 square kilometers. The islands are in free association with New Zealand. Its surface area may seem small, but the islands have an Exclusive Economic Zone which occupies a whopping 1,800,000 square kilometers (690,000 sq. mi)...
Ocho Rios is Spanish for 'eight rivers' and is a Jamaican town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast. It is a popular holiday destination with attractions such as Columbus Park, maritime artifacts and Spanish colonial buildings. It is said that it is the first place that Christopher Columbus supposedly came to land. As such, the place...
One of the most renowned relaxation and meditation exercises is Yoga. It not only helps a person concentrate and become one with nature but also focus less on his problems and more on relaxing. Below are the world's hottest Yoga Spots.
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram
This is the world's top yoga destination. It offers lessons in Yoga and is big on...
Anguilla is one of the British overseas territories located on the leeward side of the Lesser Antilles. The island is a holidaymaker's haven. Even better is the fact that it is a tax haven and thus attracts businessmen from all over the world. If you are planning a visit there, you need to know the following;
1. It is a tax...
After Sydney in New South Wales, the Tasmanian Capital - Hobart - is the second oldest city in Australia. For those who are not in the know, Tasmania is an island and a state within the territory of Australia. The city is located on the estuary of the Derwent River and its most dominant feature is Mount Wellington with a...
