The red coloured towering monoliths of Zion National Park inspired visitors and Utah inhabitants for centuries. Representing a place of peace and a refuge, the park was named by the Mormon settlers who called this beautiful but harsh environment their home. Today, Zion is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. […]
Sea lions living in the cosmopolitan San Diego: travel guide
Year-round warm climate with sun-covered beaches as far as your eyes can see make the United States‘ city of San Diego an excellent place for outdoor activities. However, this is not all that this Southern Californian city offers. Its lively and sophisticated cultural scene brings together numerous festivals and events, museums, art galleries and world-class […]
Nature’s Geothermal Artistry in Yellowstone National Park
From hot springs in vivid colours to periodically erupting geysers, the supervolcano located under Yellowstone National Park has created one of the most artistic landscapes on the planet. Besides showing nature’s power to drastically change the environment, the park is proof that Earth is alive and visitors can actually see her breathing here with every […]
The giant Toltec warriors of Tula
The Aztec civilization and their legacy gets all the attention in Central Mexico, and with a reason: the Templo Mayor, Xochimilco, and Malinalco are all testament to their impressive achievements. However, one of the civilizations that existed before the Aztecs, the Toltec culture, also left a noteworthy footprint. Tula, located around 90 km from Mexico […]
Malinalco: the magical town that has it all
Nestled in a relatively isolated valley of thriving shrubs, medicinal plants and vines, and surrounded by beautiful mountains in every direction, Malinalco feels like a totally different world from Mexico City – despite being only a 2 hours drive away. In Aztec mythology, the goddess Malinalxochitl once chose this place as her home, and her […]
