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Baalbek, is a town in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon. It is famous for its exqui…moreBaalbek, is a town in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon. It is famous for its exquisitely detailed yet monumentally scaled temple ruins of the Roman period, when Baalbek, then known as Heliopolis was one of the largest sanctuaries in the empire. It is Lebanon's greatest Roman treasure, and it can be counted among the wonders of the ancient world, containing some of the largest and best preserved Roman ruins.
Towering high above the Beqaa plain, their monumental proportions proclaimed the power and wealth of Imperial Rome. The gods worshiped there, the triad of Jupiter, Venus and Bacchus, were grafted onto the indigenous deities of Hadad, Atargatis and a young male god of fertility.
The town is about 85 km (53 mi) northeast of Beirut and about 75 km (47 mi) north of Damascus.
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Beirut, with beautiful beaches, a dramatic coastline and a bustling business co…moreBeirut, with beautiful beaches, a dramatic coastline and a bustling business community was once a thriving Mediterranean city.
However it has been dramatically set back by several wars. The reconstruction is intense and the city is now slowly coming back. less
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Byblos today is believed by many to be the oldest continuously-inhabited city …moreByblos today is believed by many to be the oldest continuously-inhabited city in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Only a third of the once grand Roman Theatre of Byblos has survived to this day. It was built in 218 AD and its floor once contained a mosaic of the god Bacchus, now at the National Museum of Beirut. less
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The Druze are a monotheistic religious community, found primarily in Syria, Le…moreThe Druze are a monotheistic religious community, found primarily in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan, which emerged during the 11th century from Ismailism school of Shia Islam.
Most of the Druse in Lebanon live in the area of Chouf, a historic region of Lebanon, near Mount Lebanon. less
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The Cedar of Lebanon was important to various ancient civilizations. The tree…more
The Cedar of Lebanon was important to various ancient civilizations. The trees were used by the Phoenicians for building commercial and military ships, as well as houses, palaces, and temples. The ancient Egyptians used its resin in mummification, and its sawdust has been found in the tombs of Egyptian Pharaohs.
The largest of Lebanon nature reserves, Al-Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve stretches from Dahr Al-Baidar in the north to Niha Mountain in the south. blanketed with oak forests on its northeastern slopes and juniper and oak forests on its southeastern slopes the reserve's most famous attractions are its three magnificent cedar forests of Maasser Al-Shouf , Barouk and Ain Zhalta - Bmohary . These Cedar forests account for a quarter of the remaining cedar forest in Lebanon , and some tress are estimated to be 2,000 years old.
Over the centuries, extensive deforestation has occurred, with only small remnants of the original forests surviving. less
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Tripoli, Lebanon's second city, is a large port town situated on a coastal plai…moreTripoli, Lebanon's second city, is a large port town situated on a coastal plain between the Mediterranean Sea and Lebanon's interior mountain range.
Atop the first hill, sits the Citadel of Tripoli, a Fatimid structure that dates to the 1100's and offers stunning views over the city in every direction. less
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May in Bluefields is a month full of celebration. On the 30th of May all the n…moreMay in Bluefields is a month full of celebration. On the 30th of May all the neighborhoods come together and compete in Carnival with their Dance groups, Marching bands, and Beauty Queens. This s the first of four clips that covered the winning group from 2007 less
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he Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida) is a port city on the Atlantic coast …morehe Portuguese City of Mazagan (El Jadida) is a port city on the Atlantic coast which was seized in 1502 and subsequently ruled by the Portuguese until 1769. It has been acknowledged for its interchange of influences between European and Moroccan cultures.
The Portuguese built a citadel here in 1514, and enlarged it into a fortification in 1541. They also constructed 4 churches within the fortification. Remaining buildings from the Portuguese period are the cistern, and the Manueline Church of the Assumption.
After the departure of the Portuguese, the city remained uninhabited until the mid-19th century.
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The region of Apulia at the heel of Italy has 1000 hours more sunlight a year t…moreThe region of Apulia at the heel of Italy has 1000 hours more sunlight a year than the rest of the country and its local sun drenched grapes make superb wines. On this trip you will meet some of the top winemakers of the region, taste their wines and be dazzled by Apulia’s undiscovered richness of wine, food and art . Join us on this spectacular tour.
Castel del Monte in Andria is a 13th Century castle and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Carlo de Corato, Rivera’s owner says the unique terrain around the Castle combined with the cool breezes coming down from the Balkans are the reason for outstanding wines like Falcone. You’ll also taste other top wines like Cappellacio and Rupicolo.
Mr. Cocevola oversees the working farm, and winery near Castel del Monte producing superior wines likeVandalo. Other good wines are Rosso Cocevola, Pampanuto and Il Tratto.
La Corte in Fiore, Trani. Housed in a 16th Century building, this restaurant has won many awards for its seafood specialties. You will love it.
Trani is a medieval town built on the Adriatic Sea with one of the most spectacular 13th Century Cathedrals right on the water. You’ll have special access to the cript with splendid frescoes and mosaics.
Hidden in the midst of an ancient olive grove this 500 year old Masseria where you will be staying has been a fortress, a farm and a refuge for pilgrims. Today Masseria Torre Coccaro is a 5 star resort, a sublime mixture of Apulian rusticity and world class luxury where you’ll begin to understand the magical allure of Puglia.
Alberobello is famous for its 1,500 conical trulli homes. Today it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Enjoy strolling through the hilltop town of Martina Franca, a beautiful baroque city full of great churches and palazzos from the 17th and 18th century.
Small fishing boats deliver the fish daily to the door of L’Ancora Restaurant built on the rocks right on the sea in Monopoli. Enjoy “crudo”, the Italian equivalent of sushi or their cooked specialties.
Enjoy a free afternoon at Masseria Torre Coccaro with its own private beach on the Adriatic sea. For further pampering retreat to a cool spa built in in an underground cave.
Ostuni known as "the White Town" is an architectural jewel with a striking medieval cathedral and endless winding streets to get lost in before your first glass of wine.
At Torre Coccaro the Chef displays his remarkable skills at blending tradition with innovation using just picked seasonal foods grown locally on Coccaro’s land.
A private yacht takes guests for swims in the crystal-water coves of Monopoli.
Brindisi was a major port city during Roman times and a column still marks the end of the Appian way.
Rubino is a family owned winemaker in Brindisi growing local varieties in vinyeards near the Adriatic sea. Luigi Rubino holds his wine tasting at the restaurant Penny, a hot spot on the harbour, housed in a 12th Century building in order to highlight food pairing. Enjoy a lunch with orecchiette, a local pasta specialty with fresh tomatoes and basil that works well with the red negroamaro. Then artichoke ravioli with shrimps sauteed in garlic and slivers of parmesan and tagliolini sauteed with squid and crabmeat, both served with the white malvasia called Giancola. Giancola is a beach on the Adriatic and the sea breezes give it its unique character. Rubino revived a 2000 year old indigenous vine called Sussumaniello producing a superb red called Torre Testa to be paired with red meat and aged cheeses.
Cantine Due Palme in Cellino San Marco, is a co-operative of 1,000 growers specializing in local grape varieties like Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Primitivo. The Top wines Primitivo Ettamiano, Red Salice Talentino, Canonico Negroamaro, have consistently been winning awards. Taste their top wine Selvarossa with the enologyst and Winery Director Angelo Maci.
Lecce is nicknamed "The Florence of the South" Because of the rich Baroque architectural monuments carved out of the local white stone.
In Lecce you’ll stay at the Hotel Risorgimento, a five star Luxury Hotel in a spectacular 18th Century Palace in the heart of town .
Have lunch at Atenze a landmark restaurant housed in a baroque palace with superb Apulian specialties.
Go out on the town. Lecce at nite is a throbbing city in a magical setting.
The original Leone de Castris was a Spanish nobleman who bought 10 thousand acres in 1665 planting olive trees and vines. The most famous is Five Roses born during World War II in discarded GI’s beer bottles when the wine became popular with U.S. top military brass. Taste the top wine of the collection: the Salice Salentino Donna Lisa.
You’ll enjoy spectacular views of the harbour from your Palazzo Papaleo, a 5 star hotel in a 17th Century palazzo next to the Cathedral.
Walk around Otranto, a bustling sea side town with remarkable monuments from the Middle Ages.
Meet the fishing boats as they unload their catch at the harbour with Chef Massimo of Vico Lopez Restaurant. You will pick the fish to eat at his restaurant that night.
After this magical tour Apulia will have carved out a place in your heart forever.
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Torgiano Umbria. This is the Lungarotti kigdom. With an estate of 700 acres th…moreTorgiano Umbria. This is the Lungarotti kigdom. With an estate of 700 acres the Lungarotti family is a leading wine producer in Italy and the region. Its wines are distributed to 35 countries around the world. In Torgiano they operates a wine Museum considered one of the best in the world, an olive oil Museum rich with the history of this Mediterranean staple. They also own a 4 star Hotel restaurant called Le 3 Vaselle. Here chef Domenico Imperio with many national awards to his name creates outstanding dishes for the restaurant. Here at the 3 Vaselle he shares his knowledge and recipes . less
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people take the bodies of their relative to the river's edge and have them crem…morepeople take the bodies of their relative to the river's edge and have them cremated less
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