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Originally, the Temple of Débod stood in Egypt, on the right bank of the River Nile, and was dedicated to the god Amun and the goddess Isis. At the beginning of the 20^th Century, it was decided, for water conservation purposes, to dam the river at Aswan, downstream of the temple.

Unfortunately, some important ancient monuments would be lost beneath the surface of the resulting lake … including the beautiful Temple of Isis on Philae Island, and the not-so-well regarded Temple of Débod nearby,

How

In case you didn't already know it, Puerto Rico is a commonwealth territory of the United Sates. While Spanish is the official language, just about everyone knows some English, so you should be fine if you don't speak any. 

As you can imagine the area is tropical, with temperatures nearing 90 degrees year round. There is minimal change in water temperature through the different seasons, making this a great destination for both snorkeling and scuba diving.

Since the temperature only fluctuates arou

Guanacaste is one of the most popular provinces in Costa Rica, especially its beaches. But if you’re willing to go exploring, you can still find many beautiful and incredible off-the-beaten-path places to enjoy. These secret travel destinations offer beautiful sights, and interesting and unforgettable experiences. 

Llanos de Cortés Waterfall

In Guanacaste you can find spectacular waterfalls hidden around the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, like the Llanos de Cortes Waterfall. To get there, take the P

For vacationers, of the great Autonomous Community of Catalonia’s four provinces, Barcelona tends to get most of the attention, closely followed by Tarragona and Girona. But west of these, Catalonia’s largest province (4,690 square miles/12,150 square kilometers) is Lleida (pronounced Lyey-da), also known in Spanish as Lérida, which is known as an agricultural heartland (especially for fruit-growing) and nature/adventure paradise, from the mountainous heights of the Pyrenees to the rich Lleida

Sixty-five years – that's a good long run for any museum in a rural area, but the Corning Museum of Glass, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, is not just any museum; it's arguably the foremost glass museum in the world. What's more, it isn't only an art museum, but one that also explores the history and technology of a material that's as old as Egypt's pyramids and comes in more forms than a wizard on LSD. We called upon to marketing director Beth Duane and former curator of moder

by Cristóbal Ramírez

The half-timbered, flower-festooned houses are like something right out of les Frères Grimm – except for the blue-and-gold European Union flags waving from the balconies. The EU may be going through its challenges at the moment, but here in Strasbourg, capital of Teutonic-flavoured Alsace-Lorraine, Europe is always in fashion, as the European Parliament and the Council of Europe are among the 20 international institutions based here.

But lest you think this has become just ano

Pandaw River Expeditions has become the first Western operator to reach China’s Yunnan Province via the Mekong River, when the RV Champa Pandaw moored yesterday at Guanlei.

The Champa Pandaw, which has 14 teak-finished staterooms, was specially built to withstand the strong currents and challenging navigational conditions of the Upper Mekong and deliver Southeast Asia’s first ever “four country” river expedition.

Running from October through April, Pandaw’s 14-night cruise The Mekong: from Laos to

Maine is the outdoor haven of the northeastern USA. Between the beaches and the camping, there is no shortage of outdoor activities here for people to enjoy.

There's a reason that this is such a popular location in this part of the country. It's an idyllic location that offers the best of every world: old charming towns, stunning landscape, and great places for kayaking and paddling.

There are so many different places that you can choose from in this gorgeous state that picking only five places w

Back in the bad old days of the Cold War, Warsaw was one of the main names associated with the Communist bloc thanks to the fact that its military alliance was called the Warsaw Pact. With today’s peace and prosperity under a mixed economy, the capital of Poland on the Wisła (Vistula) River is in the midst of an unprecedented boom, and is widely considered one of Europe’s more “livable” capitals. Though on the darker side, the current rightwing government has been becoming distressingly illib

Several long blocks outside the picturesque village of Westerly, Rhode Island, casually-elegant Ella's Fine Food & Drink, helmed by seven-time James Beard-nominated Chef Jeanie Roland serves up seasonally influenced American-Asian fusion dishes prepared with classical French techniques showcasing ingredients that change with the seasons including locally sourced dairy, produce, seafood, and certified organic meats.

Growing up in Waterbury, Connecticut, Chef Jeanie was inspired by both her mother

Just below the historic Pelourinho District in Salvador de Bahia, you'll find Brazil's largest artisan market. Neoclassical in style, it was rebuilt twice after fires in 1969 and 1984 - the second time around in its original 19th-century style. It is located at Cayru, in the lower city of Salvador, near the well-known Lacerda Elevator and the church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia.

Modelo Market has more than 250 market stalls and businesses, featuring the best creations of the Afro-Brazil

Compared to its neighbor islands like Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, Koh Tao is smaller and less well known. Even so, this southern Thai island has managed to attract a coterie of loyal travelers. Koh Tao, which means Turtle Island can be described a 'moderate' island; it has sections that are almost as busy as Samui, but for the most part, it has remained laid back like Phangan.


Koh Tao is first and foremost a diving destination, its waters blessed with various corals and colorful marine creatures.

Over the past three decades, the world’s population of sea turtles has declined drastically. The world they have occupied since the time of dinosaurs has become a very dangerous place. Nearly all seven sea turtle species on the planet have been classified as endangered or facing extinction.

Why is this important? Sea turtles are significant to our oceans’ ecosystems. They maintain marine habitats, help cycle nutrients, and are part of a balanced food web. As turtles disappear, it affects the heal

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Riding your motorcycle on the mean city streets is fun. You know what’s even more fun? Long-distance motorcycle road trips. You can ride and ride for as long as you want on a road that stretches forever through the outback. Though bike road trips can be a blast, they can also be dangerous, especially for the woefully unprepared. If you plan on going on a long bike trip in the near future, here are several tips to keep in mind:

The Road is Longer than You Think

If you have been on lo

                  by Cristóbal Ramirez

     Oranges and lemons,
     Say the bells of St. Clement’s.

     You owe me five farthings,
     Say the bells of St. Martin’s.

     When will you pay me?
     Say the bells of Old Bailey.

     When I grow rich,
     Say the bells of Shoreditch.

                                  – Old English nursery rhyme

As it happens, this eclectically gentrified and recently trendy bit of London’s East End has in fact managed to grow pretty rich of late. But even starting

photo: Isamare


Your dream trip may be a relaxing getaway or an adrenaline fueled adventure, but no matter your destination, make sure you get the vacation you deserve by thoroughly researching your options. Reviews by previous guests can help you make informed decisions and can take some of the guess work out of picking the perfect location, so that you can have an unforgettable honeymoon.

Whether your ideal vacation is at an all-inclusive tropical resort or a quiet bed and breakfast, there a

The raw fish salad poke, Hawaiians will tell you, is pronounced "po-kay," ending with an “e” and not pronounced as if its spelled poki.  With that in mind, I was ready for the annual poke competition in Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii, and one of the events of the Hawai’i Island Festival.  First I had to make my way past a "royal guardsman of the queen’s court," holding an impressive spear twice his height. Once I was allowed entrance, rows of large bowls of poke were on display among colo

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is popularly known as "Annapurna Sunrise trekking" and "Annapurna panorama trekking." It is the best way to introduce Annapurna region trekking, and is one of the popular and relatively easier treks in the Annapurna region that will take you through the beautiful villages and rhododendron forests. And furthermore, this trek can be done by anyone without the fear of acute mountain sickness (AMS).


It's idea for those who want to enjoy the Annapurna region in a short

A region within the province of Brescia in northern Italy's Lombardy region, Franciacorta is renowned for panoramic village views, castles, and rolling hills that naturally inspire artistic expression and overall joie de vivre.

For 16 days in 2016 during the months of June and July, over one million visitors "walked across water" on a pop up art installation on Lake Iseo called Christo Floating Piers. A 1.9-mile modular floating dock system constructed of 220,000 high-density polyethylene cubes c

The quaint and laid back town of Jacksonville, southwestern Oregon is a golden nugget of old west history. Found via a a leisurely drive through southern Oregon's orchards, vineyards and quiet countryside, this chunk of western Americana is only 15 minutes from Medford and its international airport.

This once thriving gold rush town was considered a major center of commerce and trade. It was a main stop for the Wells Fargo stagecoaches on the Oregon-California trail and was destined for greatness