Barcelona is firmly placed in the hearts and minds of millions around the world for one, being the home of Leo Messi and FC Barcelona and two for being one of the most important Mediterranean cities in Europe. With its Catalan roots evident on nearly every corner you turn, this has not stopped Barcelona from…
The U.S. has Minnesota as the land of lakes, and Poland has the Masurian Lake District. This abundant area west of Russia has over 2,000 lakes situated among rolling hills scattered with small towns, little farms and tracts of forests. It is no wonder that this district made it into the final 14, competing overall…
The aurora borealis, or northern lights, was so named in 1621 by the French astronomer and scientist Pierre Gassendi. Borrowing its title from the Roman dawn goddess, Aurora, and the Greek term for “north wind,” Boreas, the aurora borealis is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs in the northern hemisphere. The magnificent display of colorful lights…
Teahupoʻo is a village that is located on the island of Tahiti in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is known for being the host of the Billabong Pro Tahiti Surf Competition annually. This competition is a part of the World Championship Tour for the Association of Surfing Professionals World Tour circuit, and it features professional…
The capital city of Australia, Canberra is located in the southeast section of the Australian continent between larger cities Sydney and Melbourne. Canberra is known as being a city that was highly planned out when the city was first constructed — this detailed planning was intended to develop a city that remained functional and beautiful…
Air Zimbabwe suspends flights to SA http://www.fin24.com/Companies/TravelAndLeisure/Air-Zimbabwe-suspends-flights-to-SA-20111216 Harare – Zimbabwe’s state-owned airline has suspended flights to neighbouring South Africa over fears its planes could be seized for outstanding debts, a senior airline official told state media. Air Zimbabwe acting chief executive Innocent Mavhunga said the corporation, which is struggling to pay off debts of over…
Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is celebrated in Shanghai on a truly grand scale, with plenty of enthusiasm. The festival usually falls in late January or early February, on the first day of the year according to the lunar calendar. The Longhua bell is rung 108 times to dispel evil portends. All over the…
Nestled in the center of the Mediterranean, Malta is an archipelago consisting of the islands of Gozo, Cominotto, Filfla, and Comino. Each island has its own trove of hidden nooks that greatly appeal a wandering soul; own boast of past stories that are well preserved and documented in centuries-old architectures and stones; and has its…
Meat stuffed in pastry is always going to be a worldwide favorite, no matter where you roam. From every continent there are variations of this basic “put some delicious, savory bits in a crusty pocket and fry/bake/boil it.” The following are the top destinations around the world, pie-wise. Sample these tidy packets of steaming delights…
