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BackPackers Guide to Eastern Europe
Considering a backpacking trip? Have you thought about backpacking across Eastern Europe? Eastern Europe is increasing in popularity with backpackers due to the great sites and are quite a bit less cost-wise than their western counterparts. |
Bulgaria - Land of Outstanding Beauty
Located on the northeastern portion of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe, Bulgaria is truly a land of outstanding beauty, linking the East and the West. Bulgaria's geography varies from vast lowlands in the north, highlands and elevated pla |
Poland, Family, and Catholic Culture
To the average Polish citizen, the concept of the family and the home are strongly rooted in the society and culture of the Roman Catholic Church at large. Poland, which is still one of the most devoutly religious countries in the West, first adopted |
Feijoada, Brazilian National Dish
Rice, black beans, and manioc (a root vegetable like a potato) are the main foods for many Brazilians. The national dish is feijoada, a thick stew of black beans and pieces of pork and other meats |
Diving in Colombia's Treasure Islands
A full moon paints a brilliant, if indistinct, white flag on the surface of the ocean as seen from below. But the remarkable beams of moonlight penetrating the gentle waves are not powerful enough to illuminate anything in the profound blackness 15 m |
Future for Responsible Tourism in the Galapagos Islands
I recently visited the Galapagos Islands as part of my honeymoon in Venezuela and Ecuador. It was an experience like nothing else and I would recommend that anyone who is considering going there to book their trip today! |
History of Brazilian Samba
The best known of the many Afro-Brazilian music/dance forms is the samba. It is popular throughout the whole of Brazil; different regions foster their own variations, but all are of the samba family. The roots of samba, like those of the jongo and ba |
Argentina and Brazil: Rivals in Life and in Sport
The relations between Argentina and Brazil have been rocky in many aspects of life, including armed conflicts, political stalemates and in what some consider the most important aspect of daily life in the two countries, football |
Mexican Dishes and their importance in traditional culture
In Mexico, food and traditional cuisine often get confused with the more Americanised style that is sometimes known as Tex-Mex or Cal-Mex. However, this country is rich with food traditions that make the cuisine unique and flavorful. |
How to Find Cheap Flights to Spain
Any traveller looking to explore the world will no doubt find exciting adventures in the fascinating country of Spain |