For over 150 years, the city of Hong Kong was a Colony and a Dependent Territory of the British Empire which served as the intersection for the fragile commercial and cultural relationships that separated the western world and China.
Read MoreThis homogeneous city is known for its cleanliness, efficiency, and safety, but the city also offers a wide range of historical landmarks, shopping and retail destinations, museums, outdoor locations, sports, and entertainment activities.
Read MoreThis homogeneous city is known for its cleanliness, efficiency, and safety, but the city also offers a wide range of historical landmarks, shopping and retail destinations, museums, outdoor locations, sports, and entertainment activities.
Read MoreOver the past twenty-five years, The Traveling American has visited over one hundred interesting sites in the United States and Canada.
Read MoreThere are three great waterfalls in the world and all three of them straddle the borders of two countries.
Read MoreThis World Heritage Site which is the size of the State of Rhode Island is known for its sheer mountains, alpine wilderness, tall sequoia trees and spectacular waterfalls.
Read MoreThe hike starts in the Mangatepopo Valley of the National Park. It crosses the slopes of Mt. Ngauruhoe, which was used as Mt. Doom in the "Lord of the Rings" movies, and then passes by Mt. Tongariro, before finishing far below at Lake Rotorua.
Read MoreAny traveler who enjoys hikes or history should spend half a day at the Via Appian Way located just outside of Rome’s center city.
Read MoreLondon has played an important role in the history of Europe for over 2000 years. Today, it boasts a population of more than 14 million people in its metropolitan area and remains one of the world’s most important financial, cultural, and governmental centers.
Read MoreUkraine has been at the center of regional rivalries for 600 years. At various times, parts of the country have been annexed, partitioned or claimed by the Lithuanian empire, the Polish state, Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union.
Read MoreNew York City stands for excellence in finance, the arts, entertainment, architecture, and leisure. Everything seems grander and louder in “The “City That Never Sleeps.”
Read MoreVancouver is an important stop for anyone seeking to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific coast and experience the great outdoors.
Read MoreToday this diverse city of 150,000 residents plays a key role in the economy of the southeast through its huge commercial port.
Read MoreAlthough Hawaii is located more than 2500 miles west from the continental U.S. and 2500 miles east of Polynesia, most anthropologists believe the islands were first settled by adventurous and oceangoing Polynesians who explored the Pacific from Tahiti to New Zealand to Easter Island more than a thousand years ago.
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