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Ukraine is a versatile country with a lot of different sceneries and places suitable for all kinds of vacations. Whether you are a backpacker or prefer luxurious hotels – there’s everything for everyone! Travel to the city of Lviv to get the best cup of coffee in Europe, climb the Mount Hoverla in the Carpathians, spend a few summer weeks on the beaches of the Black Sea or venture into the wild and explore the local national parks with foxes and deer. Here are a few must-see spots in Ukraine that will take your breath away.
From historical significance, to popular culture, Shanghai is a Chinese city that intrigues millions.
For over a century Detroit, Michigan has hosted an auto show. The show's start in 1907 had a regional focus and continued that way for several decades.
On January 26, 1988, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera took its first bow on Broadway, marking the beginning of a theatrical phenomenon.
On January 20, 1981, as Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States, a major international crisis came to a dramatic close. Just minutes after Reagan took the oath of office, Iran released 52 American hostages who had been held captive for 444 days. The crisis began on November 4, 1979, when revolutionary Iranian students seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in retaliation for America's support of the deposed Shah of Iran.
On January 11, 1935, American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart made history once again, becoming the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California.
World Footprints is excited to take you on a journey through Colombia, South America where “The Only Risk is Wanting to Stay”. Colombia is home to the 2015 Miss Universe and the country was the featured country in the 2011 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and also had a presence in subsequent Smithsonian Folklife Festivals.
Located some nineteen miles north of Venezuela, the small island of Aruba surprises the imagination and tantalizes the senses of the most intrepid traveler.
While most travelers exploring Washington, DC, the capital of the United States of America stick to the usual popular attractions and landmarks, the city harbors many other less known gems and treasures, extremely enticing or interesting for those who venture farther from the National Mall.
What does great fudge, the world’s longest porch, U.S. presidents and Hollywood have in common? Mackinac Island.
Despite its small size, South Korea packs a mighty punch with diverse tourism offerings that are set in beautiful surroundings. But within the capital city of Seoul, travelers are treated to journeys from South Korea’s ancient past to present time.
Phoenix is one of the most interesting cities in the United States. Competing with Philadelphia for bragging rights as the 5th largest city in the States, it is large enough to encompass as much art, culture, sports, and humanity as anyone could ask for. Although there is more to do here than you could try in a lifetime, you can experience the essence of Phoenix in a two-day trip. Here’s what you can’t miss on a short trip through Phoenix. Downtown Phoenix courthouse Day 1 Fortunately, Sky Harbor Airport is a mere five minute drive to downtown Phoenix. So if you have a long layover or want to get the party started as soon as you land, you’re in luck. Dozens of taxis and buses compete with each other to carry new arrivals to the heart of the city, so you’ll have no problem getting a ride. One you get [...]
