Why Visit Butrint National Park? Butrint National Park encompasses over 23,000 acres of lagoon wetland, as well as the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO world heritage site. The wetlands are home to diverse flora and fauna, with 800 kinds of plants and 246 bird species. The ruins of the once-thriving port town date back […]
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Best Things to do in Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey is a sprawling metropolis of 16 million people. The city straddles two continents—Europe and Asia—and its history goes back 3,000 years. This can be intimidating for first-time visitors, but don’t worry. These 18 amazing things to do in Istanbul can all be reached on foot or by
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The Pyramids of Teotihuacan The Archaeological Zone of Teotihuacan is one of the most important Mesoamerican sites in Mexico. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, located 48km northeast of Mexico City, draws over three millions visitors a year. The origin and the founders of Teotihuacan is uncertain. Archaeologists believe that it is possibly the first Mesoamerican
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As the home of ancient democracy, the modern Olympics, and the ruins of Classical Greek civilizations the city of Athens is an obvious tourist draw for tourists passing through Southern Europe. With the ongoing economic crisis in Greece and images in popular media of riots running through the streets of the city, though, potential travelers
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A Walk through Ancient Rome A trip to Rome is usually crammed with full days of sightseeing. I’m not a big travel-for-sights person, but my few days in Rome were packed with ticking off the main highlights. Don’t worry, I made time for a gelato and coffee here and there and a walk through the
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I didn’t quite grasp the magnitude of the temples of Angkor until I witnessed them for myself. Guidebooks cannot prepare you enough for the massive scale of which this site encompasses. Before I visited I imagined I would only glance at the most well-known, Angkor Wat, and then be on my way. But Angkor Wat
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By Noel Lau “There’s no cheap way to get to Machu Picchu,” said the guide who was trying to sell me a tour. Seeing Machu Picchu had always been a dream of mine but I wasn’t going to join a tour. Getting to Machu Picchu can put a dent your pocket. I was at the end of
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Very little is known about the carved statues of San Agustin. Several of these have been unearthed in this archaeological park in the mountains near Popayan, Colombia that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Photo and text by Stephen Bugno Submit your photo of the week to be featured at GoMad
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