Destination of the Month
Santo Domingo
Looking for a different Carnival Destination this year? What about the Dominican Republic, where during a full month you will see celebrations in every town and village on the island.
Off the Beaten Path
Abomey
Former capital of Benin, the birthplace of Voodoo and all that goes with it. The ancient palaces have the distinction of being declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. test
Landmark of the Month
Lake Titicaca
Considered the highest commercially navigable body of water in the world. The Titicaca Reserve was created in 1978, with the purpose of preserving the native flora and fauna and the beauty of the area’s countryside.
Cuisine of the Month
Korean Cuisine
With the colder winter months, try a Korean Kimchi hotpot or any of the other tasty dishes...
Language of the Month
Montenegrin
Montenegrin is the official language of Montenegro, though it is mainly the same language as Serbian, Croatian and Bosnian.
In the Spotlight
Unique New Years Traditions
We all know the typical New Years Resolutions, but what about other traditions. Let's have a look...
Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Mongolian Gobi is one of the most remote and least trodden deserts in the world. The third in the world after the Sahara, and Arabian Desert, it covers nearly one-third of Mongolia. Also it is one of the worlds the most beautiful, with mountain peaks, grasslands, desert steppes, sand dunes and oases.
Lake Urnersee
Lake Urnersee is a lake located in Central Switzerland.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania consisting of Zanzibar Island, Pemba Island and many smaller islands. Zanzibar island itself is approximately 90km long and 40km wide. A view over Stone Town from the sea In 1896, Zanzibar was the location of the world's shortest war, surrendering to Britain after 38 minutes of naval bombardment
The Balkans
The Balkans is a region that includes countries on the Balkan Peninsula in the southeast of Europe, including most of the former Yugoslavia.
Puebla, Mexico
A city in Mexico's Puebla Valley surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains. It is slightly over 110 kilometers (68 miles) south-east of Mexico City. In 2005, the city proper had a population of 1.5 million people, while the metropolitan area had a population of 2.1 million.
Georgia, USA
Georgia is more diverse than many people realize, with a scenic seacoast, mountains and large cities as well as extensive rural areas. In 2017 rock on at one of Georgia’s 75 music festivals, such as June’s AthFest in Athens, home of the B-52’s and R.E.M.
