One of the most populat tourist spots in Arizona is the Camelback Mountain. As its name would suggest, from its sideview profile, this a mountain resembles a kneeling camel.Now where exactly is Camelback Mountain? Well, if you search for it in the internet, you will find that this serene piece of desert beauty can be found in the City of Phoenix, in the Southwestern State of Arizona. So if you live in Phoenix or you have visited the city before,...more
The state of Arizona has a beautiful and colorful past that can be witnessed through its historic landmarks. Among these magnificent landmarks are the Missions.What are missions? Missions are structures built by the first Spanish missionaries or priests to come in the area. They housed the Spanish missionaries who came to spread Christianity in the Americas, and are about two or three centuries old.How did these missions came about? Well,...more
England's history is long, diverse and interesting the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age. Then, the Romans ruled England from 50 BC to 410 AD. Some time later, the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings had their day and, in 1066, William of Normandy killed Saxon King Harold II at the Battle of Hastings and so began a new chapter in English history - that of The Normans. This led on to the Middle Ages, which ended in 1485, when Henry Tudor won the War of the Roses.The TudorsOne of the best known periods of English history - because of the exploits of King Henry VIII and his eight wives - is that of The Tudors. Henry VIII took the throne of England upon his father's death in 1509. Religion played a major part in the politics of Tudor England as Henry broke with Rome and established the Church of England. In 1558 following the death of her father, her brother, and then eventually her sister, each of whom spent some time on the throne of England, Elizabeth I would be given the opportunity to leave her mark on English history books. Upon her death without an heir in 1603, the Tudor period came to an end.The StuartsJames I of England (also James IV of Scotland) joined the English and...more
It's an old joke that English food is unhealthy and if you visit England you'll come back weighing pounds heavier because everything's cooked in grease. Unfortunately many people think of this as fact, and the truth is that a short while ago there was little defense against this kind of verbal attack on English cuisine. The traditional English...more
Travelling through what is literally a heavy piece of metal flying through the air could be daunting. It is reasonable to be worried about plane crash survival but statistics actually show that you are more likely be involved in a car accident rather in a plane crash in your whole life.According to statistics, about 2.5 billion passengers board an...more
The Fort Lauderdale is a beautiful place with lots of beaches. All the places in this place are easily accessible as it has a well connected network of transport. The Fort Lauderdale airport transportation is very well established. The international airport of this place, the Miami International Airport is the major airport which is closest to this fort. Also, the West Palm Beach International Airport is also very well linked to this fort. The Fort Lauderdale airport transportation has a very accessible series of transportation. The air fare if these airports are also very affordable and within the range of a common person. Another way to travel in this place is the Ft. Lauderdale van. There are a number of reasons due to which we should choose Ft. Lauderdale van for traveling. These vans are available with trained and professional drivers which know all the best routes within the town. They drivers also drive very safely and help the customer reach well in time. They also explain the customer regarding the various routes of travelling within the city. The Ft. Lauderdale airport van is also a very reliable transportation. It helps the customer to reach his destination very safely....more
With its world-class educational system, Australia attracts students from nearly 200 countries. Student visas are among the most popular type of Australian visas available. Once you have acquired one, it is important to understand that there are...more
Airport Parking NJAirport parking NJ is a game that is not for the feint-of-heart. Parking at Newark Airport is an interesting experience for the people driving in from out-of-town. To begin, it is necessary to get through the hoards that are all...more
Galapagos Islands - unforgettable toursThe Galapagos Islands are a group of islands located in the eastern Pacific Ocean, and coming under the administrative jurisdiction of Ecuador. These islands consist of 13 major islands, 6 smaller islands and...more
Getting to set out exploring New Zealand in a Spaceship is something that people are lucky enough to do every day, but setting out in a Hybrid model takes this luck to a level of luxury! I was fortunate enough to take one of these beautiful vehicles...more
Playa Ballenas, meaning Whales Beach, is located within approximately 14.5 kilometer of the Hotel Zone strip. This beach happens to be situated among the most extraordinary structures in the zone, just north of the Cancun Palace Hotel and south of Le...more
Playa Chac Mool is located 10 km in the Hotel Zone. The word Chac Mool is the name given to the Mayan sculpture of a Mayan god reclined with knees bended and a pot over his belly. I'm not sure why this beach is called Chac Mool, but if I had to guess...more