Venezuela

Playa La pared VenezuelaPlaya La pared VenezuelaVenezuela is a republic in South America it is bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, on the east by Guyana, on the south by Brazil, and on the south-west and west by Colombia.

Venezuela has an incredibly diverse landscape with 43 National Parks and 21 Nature Reserves and provides habitats for varied and exuberant flora and fauna. Venezuela's most unusual natural formations are the Tepuis, flat topped mountains looming more than 1000m above open savannas, with moonlike landscapes and unusual flora.

Cornwall

The cornwall CoastlineThe cornwall CoastlineCornwall is a county located in the South West of the United Kingdom and is one of the most popular holiday destinations in England. With the Atlantic Ocean to the West and the English Channel to the South, Cornwall is an ideal location with beautiful coasts and scenery.

There is so much to see and do, too much to include here! The fabulous beaches, intriguing history and ancient myths, family attractions and stunning countryside are all reasons why so many tourists visit Cornwall each year.

Colombia

Main Beach in ColombiaMain Beach in Colombia Colombia is located in Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama. Colombia is the twenty sixth largest nation in the world and forth largest in South America. Colombia has the third largest Spanish Speaking population in the world after Mexico and Spain.

The mainland is divided into four major geographic regions: Andean highlands (composed of three mountain ranges and intervening valley lowlands); Caribbean lowlands; Pacific lowlands; and Ilanos and tropical rainforest of eastern Colombia. Colombia also possesses small islands in both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean

The capital of Colombia is Bogota. The city is located on the high plateau called ‘Sabana de Bogota',2640 meters (8600 feet) above sea level, surrounded by the eastern range of the Andes. Once considered a place to avoid, the capital has cleaned up its act and is fast becoming one of Latin America's urban highlights.  Bogota is quite a modern city with futuristic architecture, graffiti and congestion; restaurants, bookstores and street vendors peddling emeralds, thieves, beggars, street people and drug dealers wrapped around the inner core of the old city. In addition to being the capital, Bogotá is Colombia's largest economic centre. Most companies in Colombia have their headquarters in Bogotá, as it is home to most foreign companies doing business in Colombia as well as Colombia's main stock market.

Metulla

MetullaMetullaI discovered the charming town of Metulla by chance when I planned a ski trip but the road to the Mt. Hermon ski resort was blocked due to snow. Trying to find something to occupy my time, I traveled by car around northern Israel sightseeing. Metulla is the northernmost town in Israel, literally sharing a fence with Lebanon. I walked on the pleasant main street one wintry morning past 100-year-old stone houses, when I ran into Miriam Hod, a local farmer's wife, who showed me two guest rooms her husband had just constructed on their holding which is located in the middle of the main street. Her friendly enthusiasm and the sheer beauty and peacefulness of the place induced me to decide at that moment that Metulla would become my weekend getaway place, and that Miriam's guest rooms would become my home away from home.

Bolivia

BolivaBolivaFrom the moment you touch down at El Alto International Airport just outside of La Paz, the Republic of Bolivia becomes an incredible travel experience. For those seeking cultural enrichment, beautiful Andean countryside, colourful and breathtaking natural scenery, Bolivia has it all. 

Bolivia is a Republic in central South America; it is bounded on the north and east by Brazil, on the south-east by Paraguay, on the south by Argentina, and on the west by Chile and Peru. The only landlocked countries in South America are Bolivia and Paraguay.

Indonesia

IndonesiaIndonesiaIndonesia ist the largest archipelago and the fourth most populated country in the world. Consisting of five main islands and 30 smaller archipelagos, it has a total of 17.508 islands of which about 6.000 are inhabited. It stretches 5.150 km between the Australian and Asian continental mainlands and divides the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the Equator. The name Indonesia is composed of two Greek words: "Indos" which means Indian, and "Nesos" meaning islands.

The Capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. For passengers travelling to Indonesia, passports must be valid at least 6 months from date of entry into Indonesia. If valid less than 6 months - passengers will not be permitted to travel.

Cyprus

Cyprus SunsetCyprus SunsetCyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and has been a popular tourist destination for many years.

Currently Cyprus attracts approximately 2.4 million tourists a year. You can understand why when you visit the island. It's all year round good weather, turquoise seas, sandy beaches and beautiful scenery are just some of the reasons why Cyprus has always been - and continues to be - so popular, not to mention the wealth of history and culture which dates back to ancient times.

Archeological sites in Israel

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Archeology lovers can find ruins to their heart's content, from crusader castles to Roman arenas, and all within an easy drive from one site to another. Because the country is a roadmap to the Bible and home to the three great monotheistic religions, archeology is serious business in Israel.

Archeological investigation in Israel began in the middle of the 19th century when biblical scholars searched for places mentioned in the Bible. Toward the end of the 19th century, but mainly since the beginning of the 20th century, many mounds composed of the remains of ancient settlements have been excavated.

In Biblical times, the land was the bridge between the prosperous cultures of the Fertile Crescent: Mesopotamia and Egypt. Since its occupation by Alexander the Great, Israel has served as a geographic and cultural link between east and west. Archeological research in Israel reveals the historical link between the Jewish people, the Bible and the Land of Israel.

It also shows the artifacts and remains of many cultures that have left their imprint on the land. Starting in the north in the Golan Heights with the Nimrod Fortress, you can visit these ancient monuments and cities with an easy drive since many are about half an hour to an hour's drive from one another.