The Moulin Rouge opened in 1899, on the cusp of a new century and amid the atmosphere of excitement and progress that had been engendered by the construction of the groundbreaking Eiffel Tower in the same year. The Industrial Revolution in France was smashing…

The Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum and research complex, includes 19 museums and galleries and the National Zoological Park. The Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC are world class attractions with a variety of exhibits ranging from a 3.5 billion-year-old fossil to the Apollo…

Paris has the best and most expensive clothes in the world. In fact, when you think of Paris, you often think of the Eiffel Tower, romantics and clothes. There are a number of reasons, mostly dating back to the 18th century, why Paris is…

Travelers can become victims of crime and violence or experience unexpected difficulties when abroad. Luckily, most problems can be solved or better yet, avoided if you are well-prepared for your travels!  We have prepared the following travel tips to help you avoid difficulties during…

British cuisine has always been multicultural. When the Frankish Normans invaded, they brought with them the spices of the east: cinnamon, saffron, mace, nutmeg, pepper and ginger. Sugar came to England at that time, and was considered a rare and expensive spice. Before the…

On our bus tour to London and Paris, you will have four days in London to enjoy all that the city has to offer. One of the most well-know sights that we would like to show you during our bus tour to London is…

Montmartre is one of the most colorful neighborhoods in Paris so there is no surprise that this area is a favorite among tourists. The word “Montmartre” is translated to mean “mountain of the martyr”. It was derived from the martyrdom of Saint Denis, the…

American English is the form of English used in the United States. It includes all English dialects used within the United States of America. British English is the form of English used in the United Kingdom. It includes all English dialects used within the…

Because in their hearts God had planted the seed Of pity for women, and help for its needs; They saw, in high purpose, a duty to do, And the armor of right broke the barriers through. Uninvited, unaided, unsanctioned ofttimes With pass, or without…

More than any other building in the world, the Empire State Building represents the ambition of humans to build towers that reach for the skies. This skyscraper is probably New York’s best known building and can be seen on many postcards. Building of skyscrapers…