The Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, Belgium holds a distinction. It’s the only museum in the world that is a Unesco World Heritage site. An extensive museum of the printing arts, including a Gutenberg Bible and books illustrated by Rubens and Bruegel the Elder.
Cáceres in Spain’s sparsely populated Extremadura region combines the allure of a walled medieval city with the spark of outstanding food and restaurants inspired by the vast grazing lands and fine produce of the countryside.
It’s a bit hard to imagine that in all the times we’ve been to Spain over the last nearly 50 years that we took that long to finally get to Mérida, in Extremadura. Especially because I’m sort of a Roman history geek and Mérida, by far, is the repository of the most spectacular ruins of the Roman Empire in Spain.
If you can stand all the pushing and shoving of the millions walking along The Bund in Shanghai, you can get up to the riverside rail and get a photo of the colorful and architecturally distinguished modern Shanghai skyline.
Thinking of things to do in Rome? Keep in mind Rome is the capital of the both the Roman Empire of the Caesars and the Christian Church. Today it’s without equal in its display of Western Art.
Ancient Romans had a more open attitude toward sex. These erotic works of art are found not only in brothels and public baths in Pompeii and Herculaneum, but also in private homes.
These Seven Wonders of Spain, all man-made, are among the best places to visit in Spain – and good reason to travel throughout the country. Discover these special sights and experience more reasons Spain is a favorite destination.
Diving and snorkeling on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, with tips for choosing the right gear, best times and places to go, and safety tips.
The Sacred Valley of Peru, nestled high in the Andes, offers a breathtaking tapestry of history, natural beauty, and spiritual enlightenment.
Some walls of the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman are all that remain after the Spanish carried off most of the fortress to build their homes and churches in Cusco.
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