Over its history, Tunisia has walked the fine line between the East, Africa, and the West. Medinas, fortresses, Roman — sites and monuments are UNESCO World Heritage sites, as a result of their cultural worth: Carthage, Dougga, El Djem, and Kerkouane and the medinas of Tunis, Kairouan, and Sousse. Tunisia has managed to maintain an excellent balance between its numerous influences. Refugees from Turkish commanders, craftsmen from Italy and Andalusia all have left their mark. We are reminded by Testour's minarets of Spanish architecture, Ottoman motifs are included by the ceramics in Kairouan as well as the Beys' tombs -- Tunis' rulers -- are embellished with marble in the style of the Italians. Similarly, emancipated African Americans are supporting a...
Going to Costa Rica for a much-awaited and anticipated adventure, it is most helpful if you are equipped with some information about the culture and the locals so you can appreciate your trip more and so you’re not surprised when you happen to encounter unfortunate or fortunate events. So prepare your scratch map and cross Costa Rica off your bucket list. Republic of Costa Rica Costa Rican Flag (Shutterstock) 1 Costa Rica is part of Central America just below Nicaragua and below Panama. It is also sandwiched by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Literally, Costa Rica means “rich coast” referring to their said location. 2 The people from Costa Rica are called “Ticos” for males and “Ticas” for...
The Big Apple! With the fast pace of people walking and businesses growing in size and in number, New York is no doubt the city that never sleeps. This is one of the reasons why New York is one of the most visited places in the world. It offers so much that sometimes it’s overwhelming. It takes years to fully explore this concrete jungle and even then there is still so much to see. If you are one for the adventure, take a look at these recommendations you could do in New York so you could scratch this from your bucket list leaving your wanderlust fully satisfied. Take The Subway NYC Subway Station (Shutterstock) As we all know, New York’s...
Spain is known for its magnificent beaches and majestic medieval buildings and the island of Mallorca did not fall short of those. For a trip of Caribbean beaches, fishing ports, traditional farming villages, mountains, and fantastic rock formations, visit Mallorca now. Bike Around The Town in Mallorca Mallorca island offers a great view of the waters. The capital city Palma may be small but within are worthy sights of old but gold architectural designs and scenic nature. Palma On Bike offers guided bike tours and rentals around the city of Palma de Mallorca. In Palma Bay, in particular, there is a bike lane perfect for cycling around town. The city is generally safe for bikes and so you can tour...
