The ruins of ancient Palenque are one of the best examples of Maya architecture in Mexico. Palenque was first occupied around 100 BC and it fell around 900 AD. The dense jungle covering the hills surrounding the ancient city forms…
Paraguay – Off the Beaten Tourist Track
Little-visited, little-known Paraguay lies in the heart of the continent South America. Tourism in Paraguay is underdeveloped and it lacks the top highlights of some of its neighbors (Argentina, Bolivia & Brazil). It’s an extremely poor country and many backpackers…
Monaco – The Playground of the Rich and Famous
Monaco lies on the French Riviera and is completely enclosed by France. It’s the second smallest country in the world with only 2km² in size. Monaco is a tax heaven and home to the largest number of millionaires and billionaires…
Does the Great Barrier Reef Live up to the Hype?
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living thing on Earth, and it’s even visible from outer space. The 2.3000km-long reef is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The total area of the reef is a dazzling 344.400km². To…
3 Best Places to Visit in Panama
Panama is that small long stretch of land that connects Central America to South America. It has fabulous beaches, Spanish ruins, beautiful nature, interesting culture and one the world’s greatest engineering marvels in history! I got more intrigued by Panama…
3 Best Places to Visit in Luxembourg City
Luxembourg is the third smallest country in Europe with fairy-tale like architecture and beautiful nature. It makes a perfect side trip for those who are travelling in the Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg). You can reach the capital Luxembourg City…