Zaragoza, Spain, the ancient capital of Aragón, has two competing cathedrals, both on the large Plaza del Pilar and each with a unique story. There’s the older Cathedral of the Savior (Catedral del Salvador, known as La Seo) and the important Cathedral of Our Lady of the Pillar (La Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, or simply, El Pilar).
A list of inspirational travel books that encouraged a cross section of travel bloggers in their own travels. What are your favorite travel books?
Packing for an African safari requires a little more thought than for your average travels. Be prepared for bugs, heat, and prickly plants. Then enjoy the wild beauty.
Of all the remarkable cathedrals in Spain, one of the best is the Cathedral of León. The windows, in particular, distinguish León, and are the most remarkable of any church I’ve ever seen.
The battle for the Gallipoli peninsula involved about a million men on both sides. Half a million Turks fighting half a million mostly British Commonwealth soldiers. The battle of Gallipoli lasted about eight months; about half a million men on both sides were killed or wounded. So now there are Australians, New Zealanders, British, and Turks buried all over the peninsula.
The Strasbourg Cathedral, known as the cathedral of Notre Dame, is a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture and one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Take a visual tour.
The Soviet World War II Memorial at Berlin’s Treptower Park is a somber reminder of the horror of war.
The history of Jerash, Jordan spans the Roman, Byzantine, and Muslim eras, and has well preserved archeological examples from all these cultures.
A list of National Parks and Monuments by state, with links to our stories about parks we’ve visited. There are 62 U.S. National Parks, including two in American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. Lots of other fun facts about National Parks.
Whether planning short bike rides close to home or longer cycling tours, gathering best cycling gear and bike clothing makes your ride safe and comfortable.