Basel, Switzerland
By: Sandra Scott The medieval Swiss town borders Germany and France. It features museums, beautiful Renaissance architecture, art galleries and much more Sometimes when Americans travel to Europe they focus…
Bogota, Colombia
The city is ringed by tree-covered mountains—and there are plenty of parks to enjoy Whatever impression people have of Bogota it is sure to be wrong if they have haven’t…
Chengdu, China
With relaxed ambiance, tree-lined streets and teahouses, the capital of Sichuan province is considered one of the most livable Chinese cities Chengdu, a modern city with a population of over…
Sri Lanka
The sun, sand and sea are what most visitors come for when they visit this island — and they are never disappointed Once known as Ceylon, Sri Lanka is an…
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Famed for its beaches, carnival, soccer Rio de Janeiro is a huge seaside city in Brazil (population: 6.75 million) that was the capital until 1960 when Brasilia became the new…
Anassa Beach in the city of Paphos. Cyprus has 400 miles of coastline;
Cyprus
Mediterranean island has unique position at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East By Sandra Scott With its strategic location in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus has been the…
The town of Ulcinj, where the majority of the population is of Albanian descent, is a world heritage site founded in the 5th century BC, making it one of the oldest settlements on the Adriatic Coast.
Montenegro
Once part of Yugoslavia, this Balkan country may be small, about the size of Connecticut, but it has an amazing diversity of scenery By Sandra Scott Most people can’t find…
A boat race competition is one of the many events that take place annually in Macau.
Macau: Vegas of the East
City is an intriguing and unique blend of Europe and Asia By Sandra Scott A trip to Macau is a sure bet to change any preconceived ideas one may have…
Beach at Vina del Mar, a resort city about 90 minutes from Santiago, is a popular destination.
Santiago, Chile
Chile’s largest city is a good starting point to visit the country By Sandra Scott Chile is the longest country in the world measuring north to south with the Andes…
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, is a functioning mosque constructed between 1609 and 1616. It’s one of Istanbul’s top tourist attraction.
Istanbul, Where East Meets West
By Sandra Scott Visit two continents but just one city. It is where East meets West. The Bosporus Strait separates the city of Istanbul in Turkey with Asia on one…