By far the most popular destination in Indonesia, Bali has a number of attractions to cater to a wide variety of tourists. There are excellent cultural experiences, beaches, and entertainment strips across the island. These mean the island attracts many different types of visitors, from backpackers to party tourists and even the luxury market. As …
Located in the beautiful Caribbean Sea, the island nation of Jamaica is part of the Greater Antilles island chain. In the past, it’s been a colony of both Spain and England and played important roles in the slave trade and the production of sugar cane, which was used mainly to make rum for export. It’s …
Located in south Florida’s Miami-Dade County, Miami is one of the country’s flashiest cities and was immortalized in the iconic ‘80s television series, Miami Vice. Back in the day much of the wealth came from the city’s meteoric real estate boom and the illegal drug trade. Italian sports cars and bikini-clad beauties are still everywhere, …
One of the most famous and often visited sites in all of South America, The Lost City of Machu Picchu is Peru’s preeminent archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well. It wasn’t discovered until hundreds of years after it was abandoned, and its mountain top location among the clouds of the Andes …
Located in the southeastern portion of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, Cancún is one of the country’s most popular destinations for tourists from all over the world looking for postcard-like beaches, amazing archaeological sites, and a vibrant cuisine. The town is on the easternmost corner of the Yucatan Peninsula and lies between the Gulf …
In late April 1986, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Ukrainian town of Pripyat had a catastrophic accident that caused one of the reactors to leak radiation at an alarming rate. The plant and town were evacuated, and other than a brave group of scientists and construction workers, the area has been abandoned ever …
Located along the southern Californian coastline line and the border with neighboring Mexico to the south, San Diego is a land of perfect beaches, shimmering seas and what many think is the country’s best year-round weather. The city and surrounding areas are full of cultural, historical, and outdoor activities that give guests an incredible variety …
Located just a dozen miles north of the iconic and world-renowned Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods National Park is home to some of California’s most majestic coastal redwood trees, many of which tower nearly 300 feet over the forest floor. They’re the larges trees in the world, and due to their splendor and importance to …
The Colosseum is one of the greatest architectural works of Roman engineering. Commissioned in 72 AD by the emperor Vespasian, it is the embodiment of the Roman Empire at its height. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, the Colosseum is an architectural masterpiece that went on to become a prototype for modern stadia. It remains …
Once infamous for its urban decline and dangerous reputation, Detroit has seen a revival in recent years. Historic buildings have been renovated, modern attractions have been installed, and decaying buildings have been transformed into tourist attractions in their own right. Detroit is an excellent place to learn more about the impact of post-industrialization on middle …