Step across an invisible line in some parts of the world and the weather changes completely. Microclimates pack deserts next to rainforests and frost beside warmth, shaped by mountains, oceans and quirks of geography. Here are ten of the most fascinating microclimates from around the world. A place develops its own microclimate when its weather...
I listed the best attractions in Geneva and included there a couple of well worth day trips, one of which was a trip around the lake. I wanted to further elaborate on great destinations and landmarks around the lake Lake Geneva, or lac Léman (French) is long and narrow, and is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe. The beautiful lake lies...
The peaceful city of Geneva is situated on the south-western end of Lake Geneva. Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland and being home to a UN headquarters, it is a political hub. Geneva is also known as a wonderful shopping and culinary city, but also as one of the most expensive cities in the world. Geneva is a wonderful...
Every place has a history, but some places have a profound history that changed and shaped the world we see today. Some places have hundreds and thousands of years of history, staring at you from every corner of the city. Before you is a list of 10 destinations that every history enthusiast must visit 1. Rome, Italy Rome is heaven for history...
A movable bridge is a bridge that has dynamic moving parts used to change the form of the bridge, usually to allow passage for boats. There are many types of movable bridges, and they differ in the way they transform. The most popular types would be a drawbridge or a bascule bridge (tail bridge), but you can also find a retractable bridge, a swing...
A moat is a deep artificial ditch, built as a line of defense around a castle or even an entire town. Here’s a list of 10 beautiful moats found around the world 1. Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, England This beautiful castle was built at the end of the 14th century. The castle was built by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge in order to defend the area...
Hello there! I created a small trivia game called KnowThatSpot based mostly on pictures from this site. It’s as simple as recognizing the location or landmark seen in the picture and choosing the correct answer from the four possible answers. You can keep answering questions until you make your third mistake. Questions appear in random...
I wrote on many places in California in different posts, so I thought I’ll pack them together to a single list of the best attractions the golden state has to offer 1. San Francisco Hands down one of the best cities in the world. From the Golden Gate Bridge to the old cable cars, from the mysterious Alcatraz island to the sea lions in...
Europe’s largest countries are led by Russia, the biggest country on Earth, the bulk of whose territory actually lies in Asia but whose European portion alone still makes it the continent’s largest. The ranking below covers total area for the ten largest countries in Europe. Rank Country Area (km²) 1 Russia 17,098,242* 2 Ukraine...
Many people like to spend some time in a Casino while they’re on their holiday. Many places around the world allow gambling and host casinos, but not all of them are worth your time. Before you is a list of the best destinations around the world that offer the best gambling experiences. I can’t guarantee you’ll beat the house...
