We weren’t planning to go rock and arrowhead hunting in Arizona. My wife and I just liked that hotspring in the desert. It was agood place to escape the Michigan winter for a while. Then we met Felix, an old Mayan Indian living in an old RV. After sharing meals and campfires for a week, he took us into the…
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Guide To The Perfect Greek Vacation
The drama and art that has surrounded Greece persists today. The culture and values of its people are amazing to interact with. Over 15 million tourists are drawn to the country every year. When going on holiday in Greece, youll find that a good chunk of the important attractions are in Athens but the countryside and outlying islands offer as…
Discover Sicily 8211 A Roman Treasure Trove
Sicily’s prime geographic location in the centre of the Mediterranean Basin has meant that, over time, settlers and conquerors from the medieval Normans, Aragonese Spanish, Moorish North Africans, ancient Greeks, Phoenicians, and Romans have come and, except for the latter, mostly, gone. Today, Sicily’s Roman ruins are rivaled only by those in Rome, and lovers of Roman archaeology will find…
Why You Must Visit Siwa A Sahara Oasis In Western Egypt
Siwa is a small desert oasis some 350 miles west of Cairo, and the best time to go there is between October and April, which is before the mosquitoes and the heat arrive. At this time of year the nights can be very cold, even freezing. It isn’t easy to reach Siwa which is the most western of the five…
Exploring The Ruins Of Tulum
While Cancun is home to beautiful hotels, resorts and numerous attractions, the area surrounding the city is known for its wealth of Mayan ruins. About 2 hours south of the city rests one of the most beautiful ancient sites in Mexico, the ruins of Tulum. This beautiful site is one of the finest attractions for a Cancun vacation. Though smaller…