In 2001, the tragedies of September 11 shook the country and took the lives of nearly 3,000 people. Join us at the World Trade Center memorial and museum in New York City, and become a part of history as the city rebuilds. The September 11 terrorist attacks marked the single most devastating tragedy in the Read More …
Welcome back to school! It’s been a long summer full of adventures, relaxing and reading lists, but now it’s time to get back into gear for Fall 2013. While you all have been preparing for back to school season with new backpacks, pencils, classroom decorations and lesson plans, we’ve been working on a few exciting Read More …
Explore the remnants of Incan civilization at Machu Picchu. Believed to have been built as an estate for Emperor Pachacuti around 1450, Machu Picchu was abandoned during the Spanish Conquest. Though known locally, the “Lost City of the Incas” was virtually unknown to the outside world until 1911, when American historian Hiram Bingham visited the Read More …
No, you’re not dreaming. It’s Barcelona. Thanks to the unique modernist architecture of Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona’s churches, parks and gates resemble fairy-tale dwellings, creating a surreal urban ambiance unlike any other. Travelers from around the world come to Barcelona just to witness the wonder of Gaudí’s works, which weave in and out of the city’s streets like Read More …
The Battle of Gettysburg is seen as a turning point in the Civil War, predominantly because the Confederacy’s inability to recover economically from this battle led to their eventual surrender. Yet, in a way, the Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point for the entirety of U.S. history. Gettysburg highlighted the tragedy of the war Read More …
Need an adventure? Travel across the sands of Egypt to discover the country’s desert beauty and ancient history. Read More …
Visit Delphi, the center of the Ancient Greek world. Located in the south of Greece, it was the home of the famous oracle of Apollo, who communicated Apollo’s messages to kings and commoners alike. A pivotal character in ancient lore, the Delphic oracle makes appearances in the Iliad, Eumenides and Oedipus Rex. Visit the ruins Read More …
When in Rome, visit the Colosseum. It’s a no-brainer to stop at the iconic amphitheater when traveling across Italy, but the nearly 2,000 year old structure is anything but overrated. Considered one of the greatest Roman works of engineering, the stadium not only hosted gladiatorial fights but dramas and battle re-enactments as well. The amphitheater also Read More …
Think the New York skyline is breathtaking? Take a look at Shanghai. Home to the largest population and the largest building in China, Shanghai takes the idea of a bustling, modern city to the next level. With its modern architecture, giant globes and iconic Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai looks more like a set from Star Read More …
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