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With stunning, inimitable plumage and grace, the Quetzal is named for its splendor. The Aztec word, quetzalli, was used for this bird’s tail feathers, and also meant “precious,’ or “beautiful.’ This shy trogon has a large population in Costa Rica. This bird is endangered because the cloud forest on which it depends has been extensively [...]

Long considered to be the jewel of the orient, Cairo is an international city overflowing with different cultures. It is a city steeped in the early civilizations of the ancient pharaohs, blended with the history of Christian and Islamic cultures. It is all brought together by the modern sights and luxuries of a sophisticated and [...]

Approximately 600 miles off the coast from Guayaquil is the Columbus Archipelago (often referred to simply as The Galapagos Islands), home to Galapagos National Park. The Galapagos is one of the most popular sites in Ecuador and home to giant turtles, prehistoric iguanas and a variety of other unique species.
The area is heavily vegetated and [...]

Bar Harbor is adjacent to Acadia National Park, home to 1,532-foot Mount Cadillac. Its summit is the first spot in the United States where the sunrise can be seen. Acadia’s stunning mountains, lakes, and sea cliffs can be viewed from a number of vantage points—an auto loop, carriage roads closed to car traffic, and 125 [...]

The Northeast Region of Brazil is composed of the following states: Maranhão, Piauí, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe and Bahia, and together, they represent nearly 20% of all land in the nation. The Northeast Region has about 53.6 million people, which represents nearly 30% of the population. While most of the [...]

While the individual parts that make up the United Kingdom have a history going back thousands of years, the United Kingdom (or Britain) as we know it is relatively new. The history of the United Kingdom as a unified sovereign state began with the political union of the kingdoms of England, which included Wales, and [...]

Tuscany is a region in Central Italy about 9000 square miles in size and a population of 3.6 million people. The regional capital is Florence.  Tuscany is known for its beautiful landscapes, its rich artistic legacy and vast influence on high culture. Regarded as the true birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, Tuscany is home to [...]

In Argentina’s south, lies the gorgeous and infamous Patagonian region. Known for its exquisite beauty and breathtaking adventures, Patagonia is a must see to those visiting Argentina.
The Patagonian region of South America also includes Chile, although most of it resides within Argentina. Patagonia was named by Magellan, referring to the Tehuelche people’s large moccasins, which [...]

If you’re thinking about the Dominican Republic, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Despite a history of social unrest, this is one of the friendliest islands in the Caribbean. The Latin influenced vibe is laid-back, the nightlife is supercharged, and the beaches offer something for everyone. And if that was not enough, the Dominican Republic [...]

Prague is located on the Vltava River in central Bohemia and has has been the political, cultural and economic center of the Czech state for more than 1,100 years. During the Gothic and Renaissance eras, Prague was the permanent seat of two Holy Roman Emperors and was also the capital of the Holy Roman Empire.
Currently, [...]