Le Château de Versailles was originally built as a royal country escape from the malodorous conditions of 17th century Paris. The gardens span several hundred acres and contain 55 diverse and beautifully sculpted fountains. With its proximity to Paris and famous reputation, Versailles is visited by over 4 million people every year; however, the …
“Paris has another Paris under herself”, said the novelist Victor Hugo, in reference to 1300 miles of sewers, caverns, catacombs, alleys, and intersections underneath the great city. On my trip to Paris we had originally planned to tour the elaborate sewer network in honor of Hugo, who described the medieval labyrinth at length in his …
The north coast of Northern Ireland has been blessed with a great many natural features of stunning beauty. One of the most dramatic vehicles to experience that beauty is the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, which is a suspension bridge that spans a 30-metre high chasm above the ocean. The rope bridge is located in the far …