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9 Canadian Cities

The book 9 Canadian Cities is available on a discount A description is as follows: Canada is the world’s second-largest country and is justly famous for its great outdoors. This does not mean visitors should ignore the cities. Vancouver and Toronto are the best-known cities and are covered in great detail elsewhere. I’ve concentrated onContinue reading “9 Canadian Cities”

Tripoli and Mantineia

Tripoli or Tripolis is the capital of Arcadia and the hub of the road system in the central part of The Peloponnese. There are no ancient sites in the city itself as it was burned by The Turks in 1825 during the Greek War of Independence. The Greeks regained the city in 1829 and rebuiltContinue reading “Tripoli and Mantineia”

9 Canadian Cities

The book 9 Canadian Cities is available on a discount A description is as follows: Canada is the world’s second-largest country and is justly famous for its great outdoors. This does not mean visitors should ignore the cities. Vancouver and Toronto are the best-known cities and are covered in great detail elsewhere. I’ve concentrated onContinue reading “9 Canadian Cities”

Pylos

The Anaktora Nestoros, or Palace of King Nestor of Pylos, is an ancient site linked to Greek mythology and the Trojan War. Visitors can explore the well-preserved ruins and learn about the area’s historical significance.

‘A Neolithic miracle’: favourite ancient UK sites

Mystical and atmospheric sites from County Fermanagh to Cornwall

Batumi

Batumi, Georgia’s summer capital on the Black Sea, attracts visitors from Turkey and Russia. The city features the Batumi Botanical Garden, seafront promenade, chacha tower, and modern architectural developments.

Bagrati and Gelati

Bagrati Cathedral, commissioned in 1003 by King Bagrati III, symbolizes national unification and underwent restoration to remove it from UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in Danger list. Nearby, Gelati Monastery, built by King David the Builder, features a vibrant interior with unique imagery.

Areopoli and Gythio

The Mani Peninsula in Greece, known for its historic significance and natural beauty, witnessed a one-sided naval battle during World War II at Cape Matapan. The region is rich in cultural heritage, depicted by its quaint towns and architectural landmarks.

Pylos

The Anaktora Nestoros, or Palace of King Nestor of Pylos, is an ancient site linked to Greek mythology and the Trojan War. Visitors can explore the well-preserved ruins and learn about the area’s historical significance.

Barbados

Extract from Travel Tales from Exotic Places Laying on the verandah of my hotel the crash of the Atlantic Ocean waves is constant. The view both ways along the coastline shows white-topped waves smashing into the boulders and beaches. This is Bathsheba on the East coast of Barbados and it’s not visited by many tourists. In the late afternoonContinue reading “Barbados”