If there were a list of the most famous prisons, the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on an island in San Francisco Bay would undoubtedly be on the top. The very mention of this name struck terror into the hearts of many … Continued
While traveling through Iceland, you get accustomed to its unusual scenery very quickly – the landscapes which are practically free from trees. Some places in the central part of Iceland resemble a lunar surface so that NASA trains its astronauts … Continued
Nuuk is the largest city on the island of Greenland and is home to about 15,000 people – one fourth of the country’s total population. It’s the smallest capital in the world. However, despite its official status of the main … Continued
Many people associate the USA with Wild West films and cowboys. Indeed, many of us used to like smart and fearless cowboys and Wild West stories when they were kids. Those guys were skilful at opening a saloon door with … Continued
Every country has its landmark promoted in all tourist guides, such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Barcelona, or the Pantheon in Rome. But the USA is too large to be designated by … Continued
Among all the mammals living on our planet, no one makes me feel such genuine admiration as whales do. These amazing animals, living all their life in the water, are warm-blooded, breathe oxygen and feed their children with milk. The … Continued
We feel differently in different cities. Budapest much beloved by almost everybody may bring no emotions to your heart but a small town in northern Spain makes you thinking of it all the time and coming back again and again. … Continued
Are you a movie fan who loves blockbusters with the newest special effects? Or maybe you’re a fan of the classical genre? Or do you know all episodes from “Harry Potter” movies by heart? Can you distinguish T-Rex from Stegosaurus … Continued
Every country has its “standard set” of sights taking all new visitors to country’s top attractions. If you choose this option, you’ll see lots of interesting things and explore the most popular tourist destinations shoulder to shoulder with other travellers. … Continued
There are many far-flung corners on our planet where life is not an easy thing. I’m not talking about African deserts or the Amazon jungle. Old Europe has inhabited islands with extremely unfavourable weather, so that they may never become … Continued