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These two attractions are blessed with a unique heritage only found in Galveston. The Moody Mansion and Moody Gardens offer the perfect blend of history and luxury for solo or family-friendly activities. These two Galveston attractions will leave you feeling anything but “moody”. Ready to experience the city’s opulence amidst architectural beauty and interactive wonders? …
These Two Galveston Attractions Will Leave You Feeling Anything But “Moody”Read More
Located in the central portion of Mexico City is Constitution Plaza, better known by the locals as the Zócalo. Zócalo means ‘base’ in Spanish, which is what the plaza literally is: a base from which the locals gather. The reason, however, that they call this space the Zócalo is that it was meant to be …
A Visit to the Zócalo – The Heart of Ciudad de MexicoRead More
Roughly six miles outside of Palma, Spain is the dominating Bellver Castle. It covers nearly the entirety of Mallorca Island. Spain’s King James II ordered the castle to be built in 1300. The main portions of the castle took nine years to build, not including the ornamental designs that were added later. Around seventy subjects …
It isn’t difficult to spot the similarities between languages of peoples that have been handed down and morphed throughout the ages. The ancient temples on Malta’s islands have that effect – they’re called the Ggantija, which immediately invokes the English word ‘gigantic.’ In Maltese, ‘Ggantija’ comes from the root word ‘ggant,’ meaning ‘giant.’ It’s no …
The Ggantija Temples of Gozo in the Maltese IslandsRead More
The Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy is a marvel of a bridge that dates back to the mid- to late 900s AD. Plaza del Republica is located to the north, near Palazzo Pitti. The bridge is always open and is lined by several different types of shops, cafés, and other eateries. Also known as the …
Throughout history there are many regions which have sought sovereignty only to succumb to the amalgamation of their land with that of the surrounding regions. San Marino, on the other hand, is one state that has held onto its independence and autonomy throughout centuries. Local legends speak of a refugee named Marinus, a stonecutter of …
