Brussels is the capital conurbation of Belgium; with the bigger Brussels neighbourhood as the capital of the European Union. Brussels takes its root as a municipal from the 10th century previously it gradually flourished as a trading post along with Ghent, Cologne, and Burges, since every one of these conurbations lie along the Senne River. It was the home of aristocrats, diplomats, and royalty until it transformed into the centre of governance...more
Brussels, pronounced Bruxelles in French and Brussel in Dutch is the capital of Belgium. The French and Dutch names spring from the dual-language folklore of the country it stands for. While the city might seem to be the mingling point of variant cultures and languages, Brussels still has a unique character that leaves room for it to be explored thoroughly by sociologists and voyagers alike. The population of the conurbation goes up to as much as...more
The Ica stones are a collection of stones allegedly discovered in a cave near Ica, Peru. These stones of various sizes have been etched with astounding scenes. The stones depict open-heart surgery, brain transplants, cesarean sections, telescopes, ancient maps, flying machines, extinct animals and men with dinosaurs. Some claim the Ica Stones are an ancient library left by a lost culture. Others say they are a hoax. These andesite stones call into question just about everything science has taught us about the origin of the human race.Dr. Javier CabreraThe late Peruvian doctor Javier Cabrera popularized the stones after he received one as a gift for his birthday in 1961. He open the Museo de Piedras Grabadas (Engraved Stones Museum) at the Plaza de Armas in Ica which displays his collection of some 15,000 stones. Cabrera's theory is that the stones depict the first Peruvian culture as an extraterrestrial race that came to earth during the dinosaur's existence and then genetically engineered modern man. Cabrera claimed that a farmer found the stones in a cave. The farmer was arrested for selling the stones to tourists, but was later released on his testimony that he had faked the...more
Your Ica Peru vacation is located about 300 kilometers from Lima. Ica city was founded in 1563 by Luis Jerónimo de Cabrera and the area was host to several ancient cultures, including Paracas, Wari, Nasca and Ica, dating back some 10,000 years.Spanish occupation left behind beautiful colonial architecture, with the Cathedral of Ica being the most...more
Chan Chan city is located near Trujillo on the north coast of Peru. It was the capital of the Chimú kingdom from AD 850 until 1470 when the Incas, lead by Tupac Inca Yupanqui, conquered them. According to legend, Tacaynamo (also called Chimu Capac) was the founder of Chan Chan who came from the sea by canoe. Chan Chan is the largest adobe city in...more
The Nazca Lines Mystery involves the most outstanding group of geoglyphs in the world that show huge outlines of over 70 animals, insects and human creatures, with hundreds of lines and geometric patterns etched into the surface of the desert. Located between the towns of Nazca and Palpa, the Nazca Lines cover a plateau across 53 miles. Some of the figures measure 900 feet across. This extraordinary legacy was created by the Nazca culture from about 200 BC to 700 AD. The Nazca Lines can only be seen from high above, and were consequentially discovered from an airplane in flight in 1927. The Lines are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular attractions in Peru.The Nazca desert maintains a temperature around 25°C (77°F) year round, making it one of the driest deserts on Earth. Its lack of wind has helped keep its lines of hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, lizards sharks and other figures uncovered to the present day. Nazca CultureSouth of the Nazca Lines archaeologists are uncovering the ancient city of Cahuachi which hold clues the the Nazca Lines mystery. This was a major ceremonial center of the Nazca culture with several large adobe pyramids, some of which...more
An ancient structure called Kuelap may have inspired the beginning of the movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." The novel tells us that Indiana Jones was looking for the Temple of the Chachapoyan Warriors in the Andes of Northern Peru. The Chachapoyans,...more
In 1911 Hiram Bingham of Yale University rediscovered ancient Machu Picchu buried under four centuries of lush vegetation. Machu Picchu is located at almost 8,000 feet high in the Andes mountains outside of Cuzco, Peru and just above the town Aguas...more
Exploring Choquequirao takes about a two day's hike from the town of Cachora outside of Cuzco city. Choquequirao, or "cradle of gold" in the Inca language Quechua, is located almost 1750 meters above the raging Apurimac River. Much bigger than Machu...more
Baksheesh is the local term in Egypt for "Tipping" or "service"Tipping in Egypt may drain your pockets if you don't know how. As a foreigner to this enchanting land with seemingly endless instances wherein you are in need and was properly addressed,...more
It has been a well known fact that when you visit any place else in the world, may it be at your own locality, shopping is never out of the to-do list. You shop and it is out of the question why you do so. So, think about it, if you shop in your own...more
Life in the modern and urban areas is becoming busier day after day. We find it hard to give ourselves a break together with our love ones. So for once in a blue moon, during holidays, an all inclusive family treat is big bang to escape the busy...more