Jeder kennt die unglaubliche M?rchengeschichte des ber?chtigtem Robinson Crusoe, der auf eine einsame Insel im Nirgendwo strandete und seine Leben dort neu aufbauen musste, in der Vollkommenen Einsamkeit. Doch handelt es sich bei Robinson Crusoe um eine fantasiereiche erfundene Geschichte oder basiert diese Geschichte nun doch auf einen wahrhaftigen Schicksal? 1719 ver?ffentlichte der Schriftsteller Daniel Defoe sein Meisterst?ck "Robinson Crusoe". Der Roman "Robinson Crusoe" wurde von Millionen von Menschen verschlungen, wurde immer wieder verfilmt, wurde als Basis Geschichte f?r viele K...

Langeais is famous by its interesting Chateau and the history existing within its walls. This Chateau constantly attracts visitors from all points of the world, who approach willing to observe its architectural structure, its artistic ornaments, and learn about its history while walking by around its rooms. The Chateau of Langeais, built during the XV century, is one of the oldest of its kind within the entire region of Loire Valley. This way, it is a must for those tourists who enjoy meeting antique constructions due not only to its age but also to the great shape in which it is conserve...

I often write about the wonders present in my home State of Arizona, but what about what lies just outside it's boundaries? The lands directly connected to AZ are as spectacular as what lies inside it. Arizona may be more of a "sample" area than anywhere else in the United States, (outside of California), but Colorado specializes! What is the specialty in this state, other than thousands square miles of prairie ground? Mountains, of course, which is what Colorado is known around the world for! The ranges in Arizona are beautiful for sure, but compared to the Rockies, most, (except in my...

For those who would like a destination for eco-tourism, Costa Rica is hard to beat. For a little country in Central America that’s only 19,730 square miles, there’s definitely a lot to see and do there. Costa Rica means ‘rich coast’ in Spanish, which is the country’s official language. Located between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, Costa Rica is one of the most stable and prosperous of all Latin American countries. There are tropical beach resorts on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the country for sun vacationers but the main attraction of Costa Rica is the eco-tou...

Q. What is the emblem of the Greek Island called Amorgos? A. The emblem of Amorgos island is the Monastery of Hozoviotissa. Q. Why should a Monastery become the emblem of this island? A. The Monastery of Hozoviotissa is an amazing construction wedged into a huge precipice at 300m from the sea. It is original enough to become an emblem. Q. What other elements add up to the beauty of this Monastery? A The place is surrounded by huge cliffs, palm trees and several Wonderful beaches covered with fine soft sand. Q. How can we get to Amorgos Island? A. You can get to ...

Most of my writing (books and articles) has to do with travel and adventure; mainly events that are fun and exciting; things that cause memories with a chuckle. The reason I enjoy chronicling unusual and humorous things that happen to me in life is not so much from a desire to share my experiences with others, although I don't mind doing so. My real motivation is about giving me a way to relive some of my life's journey should I be inflicted with the fate that destroyed the memory and life of my mother. That is, I write for myself in the future; and secondarily for curious family members ...

Fall is a great time for weekend getaways, and one of my favorite spots to spend a day at is Gettysburg National Battlefield. Nestled among the rolling hills of the Southern Pennsylvania countryside, you can easily spend a weekend exploring the battlefields, or the spot where Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address, visiting the Wax museum, or the stores and small town flavor of Gettysburg. When you step on the battlefield at Gettysburg National Park, you can sense the significance of it. Nearly 145 years ago, a series of battles occurred here over a three day period that most Civil War ...

When you're going to try a new sport, you don't want to rush out and spend a lot of money on brand new equipment until you know whether or not you'll continue with the activity. If you're going to take up biking - mountain biking, touring, racing, whatever - there's quite a bit of gear that you can get at second hand which will serve your purpose. You do have to be careful about the bicycle itself, however. In biking it is all about the bike. If you buy one that is a poor fit, it will spoil your ride and you'll be tempted to give up the sport without giving it a fair chance. Once you...

Bangkok, city of mystique and of madness, is an enigma, even to the people who are born and bred there. Exuding charm and charisma along with an air of mystery, she is a very complex and sophisticated lady indeed. Her flip side runs even deeper. For visitors who care to journey beyond the comfort of a luxurious hotel and high end shopping malls, an amazing hodge-podge of pulsating and flamboyant life exists, intermingled with what many might call, squalor. But amongst such squalor a vibrant and active lifeblood thrives, where the inhabitants are busy carving out their own livelihood which...

For many years, people have enjoyed traveling across country in their vehicles, exploring the land they live in. This love of travel led to the invention of the RV, or Recreational Vehicle. The RV is like a small house on wheels. You can take with you all the conveniences of home, from a queen-size bed to a hot shower to a refrigerator and stove, with you as you drive along. Traveling by RV gives you the ability to stop whenever and wherever you want and not worry about hotels and restaurants. Until recently, however, there has been one problem that RV owners weren't able to figure out, ...