World’s deepest hole is in Kola, Russia

Did you know that there  a few things known about Earth's interior?! Some say we know more for the boundaries of the universe than the center of our planet. What we know less comes...

What to see in Mexico City, Mexico

Before you begin your trip to Mexico for this year, you should think ahead of the places that you want to visit so that you will not miss anything at all. After all, the...

Potosi was one of the largest and wealthier cities in America

Did you know that during the colonial period the most populous city in America was neither Mexico nor New York, but Potosi in Bolivia?! It had 160,000 inhabitants and their wealth came from the...

Country with the largest number of bunkers

Did you know that the largest number of "bunkers" or underground shelters is not the United States, nor Russia, Germany, China or Japan?! During the rule of Communist dictator Enver Hoxha (1950-1985) in Albania...
Yew Tree Farm, Coniston

The changing face of the humble farm holiday

Farm and country cottages now comprise a large segment of the UK’s stock of holiday properties but how did they even come about? No one seems to know who the first farmer was to...

Explore the UK this summer

In the UK, despite the weather this summer, enjoying a traditional holiday on our home turf is still very popular. The UK has a huge variety of getaways that all the family can enjoy...

Forgotten Scotland: Visiting Wigtownshire, the southernmost tip of Dumfries and Galloway

Tired of tourists? Fed up of crowds? Bored of queuing? Need a break? Head into Scotland, and drive east. Don’t stop. Don’t stop until you reach the end of Dumfries and Galloway. Don’t stop,...

Top 5 summer destinations | From nightlife to whitesand beaches

Are you planning to have a vacation but you don’t want to fall for tourist traps? There are several destinations that are perfect for this summer. There are great places that are worth exploring....

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