Thessaloniki, formerly the Jerusalem of the Balkans
Thessaloniki, Greece is a city with a long history, which many nationalities have helped build over the centuries. The Greeks, the Turks, the Bulgarians, the Romans have all played major roles, but one group whose major contribution is at risk of being overlooked, because relatively few traces remain of its presence, is the Jews…
To Russia with Love ~ Cruising Russia with Viking River Cruises
TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE … Cruising from St. Petersburg to Moscow with Viking River Cruises Why should you go to Russia? You may well have some concerns … Is the country safe enough? How would you communicate where little English is spoken? What is the best way to travel in this vast country? Do the Russian…
Favorite Israel Vacation Experiences – part one
FAVORITE ISRAEL VACATION EXPERIENCES – part one When you think of a trip to Israel, what comes to mind? Traditionally, Israel has been recognized worldwide as the “Holy Land”, a top destination for many people from around the world to explore the roots of their religion. Then there are the archaeological and history buffs coming…
Ghana : land of the Gates of No Return!
Ghana COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD No 69: Ghana, land of the well preserved and restored Cape Coast Castle, one of the “gates of no return” of the infamous Atlantic slave trade. The Republic of Ghana is a presidential constitutional democracy, located in West Africa along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. The…