The Island of Burano, in the Venetian lagoon, is made of picturesque canals lined with brightly colored houses, about an hour away from Venice. It is also famous for its artisan lace makers. Visitors can enjoy lunch or a drink and buy some lace from a local artist. Families used to paint their homes in bright colors to designate where their family’s quarters ended and a neighbor’s began, as well as to make their homes more visible from the sea.... 

Trees of Mystery is an 8/10th of a mile hike through Sequoia Sempervirens with and optional 1 mile wilderness trail and Gondola Skytrail into the tree tops and viewing deck. This family-oriented roadside attraction can be seen for miles due to the towering, 49-ft. tall statue of lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his shorter 35-ft. companion statue of a blue ox named Babe. The trail, museum, gift shop, restaurant and motel are perfect for family or group... 

For over 12 years, more than 2500 people have been working at temperatures above 40 degrees centigrade, on a project that’s intended to become a national icon. The construction of the Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi is destined to be the biggest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. The Sheikh Zayed Mosque was the vision of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, the first president of the United Arab Emirates. Its construction was finished... 

Jaguar has curated a unique team of drivers for its Jaguar Heritage Racing entry into this year’s Mille Miglia classic car tour. Mille Miglia capturing the Jaguar’s glory of the cars that once set world records and awed the world. The British manufacturer decided to run three C-Types and an XK120 in the 2013 Mille Miglia. credit: Jaguar MENA  Read More →

The Siberian tiger is the largest cat in the world. It averages about 3.3 m (11 ft.) in length, with a tail measuring 1 m (3 ft.). Adult male tigers can weigh up to 320 kg (700 lb.), while female tigers are significantly smaller, weighing up to 180 kg (400 lb.). It is estimated the wild population of Siberian tigers at around 350-450 tigers. They are endangered because people hunt them, and they are wrecking their habitat. They can live in any climate... 

The New Palace is the largest 18th century structure in the Sanssouci park. It was built from 1763 to 1769 according to the plans of Johann Gottfried Büring, Heinrich Ludwig Manger, and Carl von Gontard, and served Frederick II as a palace for his guests. The palace has different areas. The Grand Tour gives you access to the main part – room after room of beautiful furnished history. This walk can be a bit long and you have to wear special... 

The ever-popular Canada Day Parade and the awe-inspiring Canada Day Fireworks Show is back. Canada Day celebrates the birthday of Canada. On July 1, 1867 Canada became a new federation with its own constution by signing the Constitution Act. Most communities across the country organized celebrations for Canada Day, usually outdoor public events, such as parades, carnivals, festivals, barbecues, air and maritime shows, fireworks, and free musical concerts. credit:... 

Pride parades for the LGBT community are events celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender culture. The Chicago Pride two-day Celebration and Parade historically takes place the final weekend in June of each year. There is no fee to attend the Pride Fest or watch the Parade. These event take place in different areas of the metro Chicago area. Numerous gay bars as well as gay-popular restaurants, hotels, and shops have special events and parties...