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Vesuvius is, by no means, one of the most dangerous and most famous volcanoes in the world, because it is almost 2000 years old. This volcano killed one of the cities of the Roman Empire, known to all as Pompeii. Vesuvius was a picturesque mountain, majestic over the Gulf of Naples, rising to 1,300 meters above the sea level. But early in the morning on August 24, 79 a cloud...

Mount Fuji, or Fuji-san, is the main symbol of Japan. For the inhabitants of the country it is sacred. Fuji is a dormant volcano. Respectfully called Fujisan, Fuji-no-yama and Fuji ("hole" from Japanese meaning "mountain") is one of the world's most famous volcanoes. It is located in the north of Honshu, near Tokyo, the National Park Fuji-Hakone-Izu. The height of the mountain is of 3776 m, the diameter of th...

Being an extremely active volcano, Pacaya rises to 2552 meters and it is probably the most visited volcano in Guatemala. The current active phase of the eruption began in 1965, and since that time it is in constant eruption. The volcanic activity ranges from minor gas emissions and small eruptions of steam up enough explosions and emissions of volcanic bombs at a distance of 12 kilometers, which led to the evacuation of many villages located on the sides of...

The castle was built in the XV century, but it also includes parts of a fortress dating older in 1221. The fortress was damaged after the Second World War, reaching almost a ruin. The year 1987 was the turning point and the revival of the castle: the property was bought by an English philanthropist, Paul Hamlyn, whose wife was involved in restoration, transforming the castle into a luxury spectacular hotel. The renovation has resulted in costs of 10 million pounds and required the hiring of ...

Built between 1743-1746 as a summer palace of Prince (Maharana) Jagat Singh II, the Taj Lake Palace is now one of the most spectacular luxury hotels in the world. Situated on an island on Lake Pichola, near the town of Udaipur, the Taj Lake Palace is considered the most romantic hotel in India. Throughout its history, the marble palace hosted Lord Curzon, Queen Elizabeth, the actress Vivien Leigh and his wife, JFK, Jacqueline Kennedy. A night in the palace ...

Built in 1840, the Crom Castle in Northern Ireland is considered one of the most beautiful, historic buildings located in natural areas of interest. The public access to the castle is limited, because it is inhabited today by Lord Erne. The castle is located on Upper Lough Erne, one of the two lakes formed by the bed of the Erne river. There is an area around the castle declared a nature reserve, of over 800 years old which so...

Makalu is considered  the world's fifth highest peak  rising with a height of about 8,463 meters. This beautiful and impressive peak stands beautifully just 14 miles east of Everest in the Khumbu region. Its size and shape is absolutely impressive, but its perfect pyramid structure designed with four sharp ridges makes this wonderful mountain  more and more spectacular. Makalu is actually a double peak. The secondary peak which appears just north of the main summit connected b...

Ama Dablam is one the most spectacular mountain peaks in the world. This 6,857 meters high peak is one of the best climbs in the Khumbu, and it is an attraction that should not be missed. The main peak of the mountain is of 6812 meters high. The long ridges on each side look like the arms of a mother  who protects her kids. The marvellous pyramid of Ama Dablam is considered one of the world’s most excellent and sophisticated  mountain peaks, compared  ...

Mount McKinley  is recognised as the highest mountain in North America and perhaps the single most spectacular mountain in the world, such as all the highest peaks are rising up in the well-known Himalaya or in the Andes, significant part of massive mountain ranges. McKinley appears as a veritable mountain, being 16,000 feet above the snowline. Although McKinley represents an important section of the Alaska Range, which looks as a massive ice-clad range of spectacular peaks, dominating ...

Sagrada Familia is a church, located in Barcelona in the Eixample district, being built by private donations from 1882. It is a well-known project of Antonio Gaudi.   The first project was designed by the architect Francisco del Villar, who was replaced by Gaudi in 1883. Gaudi changed significantly the original draft. By the decision of the construction initiators, the temple financing activities mu...

In Colombia, near the border with Ecuador, on the bridge over the river Guaitara Las Lajas Cathedral rises. Las Lajas Cathedral has everything to be a tourist attraction: the rare beauty of the architecture, a miraculous image and a poetic legend.   The cathedral building   The cathedral, which was built from 1916...

Milan Cathedral is a symbolic monument. It is the administrative center of the Lombardy region and it is dedicated to Santa Maria Nashente. The famous fourth-largest church in the world is located in the Milan heart and is its symbol. This late Gothic wonder, which contains a forest of steeples and statues, marble pointed columns and turrets, woven together by a web of soaring towers, provokes you to say: grand, stunning, gorgeous. It is the third largest cathedral in Europe aft...

Many consider it the most dangerous in the world and call it “the road of death”. It has the length of about 70 kilometers and connects La Paz and Coroico. More than 25 vehicles crash and 100-200 people die annually on this road. According to one source, the road was built in the 1930s by the Paraguayan prisoners. Others say that American Construction Company worked here in the 70s of the last century.   The road des...

The Pan-American Highway is a network of roads in America, whose total length is of 48 thousand km. If you do not take into account the 87-mile Darién gap, which is located in the jungle on the border of Panama and Colombia, the Pan-American Highway brings the national road network of the continental states of America in a single system.   According to the Guinness Book of Records the Pan-American Highway is the longest h...

The Sichuan – Tibet Highway is 2412 km length. It begins from Chengdu, the Sichuan Province in the east and ends at Lhasa in Tibet in the West. The road spreads into Lhasa near Yaan, Garze and Qamdo. The Sichuan-Tibet highway crosses the 14 highest mountains, with the length of 4000-5000m. It includes dozens of well-known rivers, and crosses primeval forests and numerous dangerous sections. This is a breathtaking view on the line, with a unique ethnic customs. ...

One of the highest Alpine Passes of Europe is definitely Stelvio Pass with its 2758 m. The pass features  48 hairpin turns on its northern side. The original road was established between the  1820-1825, founded by the Austrian Empire to connect the former Austrian province of Lombardia with the rest of Austria, rising up as a climb of about 1871 m. Since then, the road has  suffered some changes. The 60 hairpin bends, including the 48 of them on the northern side numbered with sto...

The most spectacular drive. The  best summer escapes. The  greatest road trip in the world. This is Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail  where stunning panoramas were invented. No matter how long  your stay is, it can never be long enough for sure. Just drive on this wonderful highway carved into the edge of an ancient highland with the delightful company of the eagles which fly above you, seals splash below you and moose wander alongside. You’ll  definitely understand...

The Great Ocean Road is absolutely one of the most beautiful drives in the whole world. The Great Ocean Road is a treasured meander that has to be on your lifetime list of things to do. The road along the coast of Victoria, situated beautifully between Torquay in the east and Portland in the west, is considered one of Australia’s most wonderful roads. The road  passes some remarkable coastal towns, national parks with temperate rainforests, and some of the most popula...

 The Aitutaki Lagoon is beautifully located in the Cook Islands, being one of the most spectacular island lagoons in the world, with its world-famous stunning lagoon, coral reefs and small islets.  Situated in the very heart of the South Pacific Ocean, it opens  thousands of kilometers of open sea from any mainland or continent. The Aitutaki Lagoon is the most precious jewel of the Cook Islands.Aitutaki's Lagoon is one of the most wonderful environments in the whole world. The Aitutaki...

Beautifully located on Motu Toopua, the Bora Bora Lagoon continues to be one of the best areas on Bora Bora island preserving its exquisite Polynesian style, bungalows and accommodations, featuring splendid Otemanu views, and outstanding locations on Bora Bora. The Bora Bora Lagoon hosts around 77 Polynesian style bungalows and villas that lie on a lush and tropical private motu with sunning views over Mt. Otemanu. The lagoon provides extensive variety of leisure and romantic am...

Pileh Lagoon is probably one of the most fascinating places on the Earth. The lagoon represents a sheltered cove located on Phi Phi Leh that is virtually invisible till you are on top of it. The visitors can swim in its bathtub warm, turquoise water with no waves and white sand underfoot,living a quite interesting experience. Even during the cloudy days, you get  idea of how wonderful  this unrepeatable place is. This is a popular spot  and people feel fortunate that they had got to see the place,and  spe...

 About Venice     Venice is a very romatic city, a city of supreme love, the place where most of the lovers meet each other. For many of us, Venice is equal with the romantism, and just love it, taking it like a symbol of Love, inspired by many love stories housed by the shriveled walls of the city’s buildings. For those who would like to live a unique experience a...

About Egypt   Egypt gave birth to one of the oldest and greatest civilizations of the world, a civilization which was born in the Paleolithic, along the Nile River and which is strategically positioned between the East and the West, with a mild climate all the year round. At first on the territory of Egypt were two centers of civilization: one in the north, concentrated in the Nile delta, where the first urban ce...

What is a romantic getaway? Many people believe that any trip for two, until you have got children, can be assumed as the most romantic or a romantic journey, if it is confined to a landmark date for the people, a meeting, a wedding, a birthday or a Valentine's Day. And if you have already a family and children, and all these symbolic dates or have been far ahead, and you want to shatter or plunge into the unknown to a country where you have always wanted to go and forget about everyday problems and everyday bustle, Ia, Santorini...