Astronomers believe that Greek temples were built to align the occupied parts of Earth with the planets in the sky. It is a belief that the ancient Greeks were astute enough to build their holy venues and these represents something greater than us. A Spanish language teacher, Manolo Fernandez also believes that Greek temples were not placed randomly. If we look at the map of Greece, the temple of Poseidon in Sounion forms an isosceles triangle with the Hephaisteion in Athens and the temple of Aphaia Athena in Aegina. This is assured by Fernandez that the triangles reflect the movements of sun, moon or planets and stars with respect to…

Situated at the extreme of the southeastern coast of U.S.A, the state of Florida is known for its miles and miles of beaches, its distinctly Latin-American cultural influences, its nightlife and most importantly, its theme parks. There are over a dozen theme parks within Greater Orlando itself. And if you are someone who is looking forward to having some good old fun time with your family or by yourself, then your best option will be to visit some of the Florida theme parks. However, with so many theme parks to choose from, deciding which one to visit may not be the simplest task. Here are the top three theme parks…

Sydney is known for its beaches – the most popular tourist attractions for locals as well as for visitors. The things to do in Sydney include exploring Darling Harbor or Sydney Harbor, Sydney’s Opera House, museums, the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Sydney Harbor Bridge One of the major tourist attraction is the Sydney Harbor Bridge which is next to the Opera House and considered as the iconic landmarks. Also known as the ‘Coathanger’ by the locals, it is the world’s largest steel arch bridge. Sydney Harbor The blue water laps up to sandy shores, the Sydney Harbor’s 150 miles of shoreline and more than 30 square…

The English countryside is one of the most enticing and enchanting locations one can visit for a vacation away from the crowd. The county of Wiltshire is no different. This makes it a perfect getaway spot for you and your loved one to spend some lonely days, together. Away from all the hustle and bustles of urban England, Wiltshire lies quaint with its historical artefacts and monuments waiting for you to explore. Book your loved one and yourself a cottage holiday in Wiltshire ; and enjoy a peaceful and timeless romantic getaway, exploring and enjoying the various historic sites nearby. Getting there The best way to get to Wiltshire is…

Rome is a city which is known for the icons of antiquity and the Christian faith. It becomes difficult to choose the first site from various places to visit in Rome. The major tourist attractions include – the Colosseum and the Pantheon. Try to avoid visiting too many churches and ancient sites in a row, and vary your experiences of exploring Rome. The Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine This tourist attraction is the silhouette of the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is as important to Rome as the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. The Colosseum serves as the model for sports arenas, the football stadium design is based on the plan…