Destination of the Month
Matera
The capital of the Matera province in the Basilicata region of Italy, Matera boasts the sassi, well-preserved rock-cut settlements that are a World Heritage site and one of Southern Italy's most important attractions.
Off the Beaten Path
Cotswolds
Officially designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1966, in recognition of their unique appeal and the beauty of its predominantly rural landscapes, the Cotswolds are known worldwide for their stone-built villages, historical towns, and stately homes and gardens.
Landmark of the Month
Niagara Falls (American side)
The oldest State Park in the nation holds one of the most impressive views ever seen.
Language of the Month
German
German (Deutsch) is the official and main language of Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
Cuisine of the Month
Italian
Famous for it's delicious food, Italy boasts amazing flavor in it's cuisine from the vineyards to the street vendors!
Event of the Month
Sziget Festival in Hungary
One of the biggest music festivals that is being held in Hungary!
Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Mongolian Gobi is one of the most remote and least trodden deserts in the world. The third in the world after the Sahara, and Arabian Desert, it covers nearly one-third of Mongolia. Also it is one of the worlds the most beautiful, with mountain peaks, grasslands, desert steppes, sand dunes and oases.
Lake Urnersee
Lake Urnersee is a lake located in Central Switzerland.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago off the coast of Tanzania consisting of Zanzibar Island, Pemba Island and many smaller islands. Zanzibar island itself is approximately 90km long and 40km wide. A view over Stone Town from the sea In 1896, Zanzibar was the location of the world's shortest war, surrendering to Britain after 38 minutes of naval bombardment
The Balkans
The Balkans is a region that includes countries on the Balkan Peninsula in the southeast of Europe, including most of the former Yugoslavia.
Puebla, Mexico
A city in Mexico's Puebla Valley surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains. It is slightly over 110 kilometers (68 miles) south-east of Mexico City. In 2005, the city proper had a population of 1.5 million people, while the metropolitan area had a population of 2.1 million.
Georgia, USA
Georgia is more diverse than many people realize, with a scenic seacoast, mountains and large cities as well as extensive rural areas. In 2017 rock on at one of Georgia’s 75 music festivals, such as June’s AthFest in Athens, home of the B-52’s and R.E.M.
