At the geographical heart of mainland Europe, Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic have witnessed a huge surge in visitor numbers since the end of Communism in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Despite the widespread destruction caused by two world wars, their towns and cities retain a wealth of historic monuments, many of which [...]
Center of fashion and business, Milan (Milano in Italian) also has a wealth of impressive sights reflecting its long and checkered history. An important trading center since it was founded by the Romans in 222 BC, Milan’s central position made it a favored location for the empire’s rulers. It was here that Emperor Constantine declared [...]
The Mojave Desert is the state’s greatest secret, all too often missed by travelers who zoom through it on the interstate highway. The desert is a harsh environment – Death Valley is one of the hottest places in the United States. But this dry region supports a surprising amount of plant life and for a [...]
