Cyprus - Land Of Immersive Beauty, History & Culture

A country steeped in history and mythology, Cyprus is one of the most promising vacation destinations around. The island is divided into 3 main regions; Pentadactylos mountain range is to the north, Troodos spans over the central and south western part of Cyprus while Messaoria plains cover the middle. Being the largest eastern Mediterranean island, Cyprus is situated south of Turkey and the land of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, boasts something for everyone. There are beaches that captivate... Read more »

The Country of Stone Money

Yap is an island in the Caroline Islands of the western Pacific Ocean. Colonia is the capital of the State of Yap. The soil on the islands is very fertile, which promotes a lot of vegetation. However, there are not very many species of animals that inhabit the islands. The islands are under their own government but are loosely associated with the United States. They do most of their trading with Japan and the United States. English is the official language but they are three indigenous languages... Read more »

Industry Centre for Footwear and Hosiery

Leicester is the largest city and unitary authority in the English East Midlands. The city has long been a major commercial and manufacturing centre for the Midlands. It was originally a Roman settlement. In the early 20th century a Jewish community grew up in the High Fields area Leicester has had a traditional industry of knitwear, hosiery and footwear. Leicester’s central shopping region boasts several different shopping areas, St Martins has lots of shops and restaurants. The Haymarket... Read more »

Home of the Biggest Brewery in the Netherlands

Breda is a municipality and a city in the southern part of the Netherlands. Economic activities were mainly industrial and Breda was a centre of the food and drinking industry. Today, it is a major industrial centre for engineering, synthetic fibres, food industry, Mentos, Kwatta chocolate and beer. Breda also used to house the biggest brewery in the Netherlands Oranjeboom. Breda has strong connection to the Royal House of Orange Nassau. The ties between the House of Nassau, later the House of Orange-Nassau,... Read more »

Second Smallest County in England

The Isle of Wight is the second smallest county in England It is an English island. The Island is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the United Kingdom, with around one million tourists visiting every year. Over 50percent of the Island has been designated an Area of Out standing Beauty with about half of the coastline named as Heritage Coast. The Isle of Wight has no cities. Newport, is located in the centre of the island and is the second largest town The largest industry on the Isle... Read more »

A Bustling Market Town in Cornwall

Helston was an important centre in Cornwall’s mining days when it was one of the Stannary towns. It has a commercial centre with branches of all the main banks and a Post Office. The bustling market town of Helston lies midway between Penzance and Falmouth. It is situated along the banks of the river Cober in Cornwall. Helston is an ancient market town. Coinagehall Street is the main thoroughfare, Meneage Street and Church Street run off it, and contain various shops, pubs and Helstons Museum. The... Read more »

The Most Popular Holiday Gift Destinations

You are sitting at home, trying to think of a holiday destination for a gift you are giving to someone you truly care about. Where do you send them? To make your choice a bit easier, here are the top international holiday destinations among North Americans. 1. St. Maarten: This tropical island, 80 kilometers to the south of Puerto Rico, is internationally divided between the Netherlands and France. Naturally, the warm weather during the winter makes it a perfect getaway for anyone trying to beat... Read more »

Ancona a Sea Port in the Marche

Ancona is a city and a sea port in the Marche, a region of central Italy. The city is the centre of the province of Ancona and the capital of the region. It is the busy administrative capital of the Marche and the largest city in the region. The city is mostly known as a modern port, not a tourist town. The name Ancona means elbow, referring to the shape of its geographical position Ancona is a great place to visit if your purpose is to see how an unspoiled Italian city lives. The port of Ancona... Read more »

The Gate Way to Wales

Newport is a city and principal area in Wales, in the United Kingdom. It sits on the banks of the River Usk. It is a busy industrial and commercial centre. It is home to the University of Wales Newport. Newport is located on the South Eastern Coast line of Wales and is on the Cardiff border line. The city is known as the Gateway to Wales. In 2002 the Queen granted Newport the City status it deserved in Celebration of her Golden Jubilee. The city is known for its night-life, containing many pubs,... Read more »

The Sunniest Place on Earth

Yuma is a city in of Yuma County, Arizona, United States. It is one of the hottest cities of any size in the United States. It is located at the point where the Gila and Colorado Rivers converge. It was once a busy river port sending military supplies shipped from California to forts and camps in the Southwest to fight the Apache wars. Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the sunniest place on Earth. The old down town Yuma is located at the northern tip of the city right by Colorado... Read more »