Belgium’s Amazing Technopolis
The idea of creating a museum like Technopolis was first explored by Erik Jacquemyn, director of the Technopolic Science Museum. He began running science programs for the public in 1985, but nothing to the magnificent scale of the current day Technopolis. With the support of the Flemish Government, Technopolis came to life in 2000, and has become more of an activity and attraction in Mechelen, Belgium, than a museum. Here, both children and adults are transported on a journey of education through fun activities, thought provoking exhibitions and ever changing interactive adventures.
North America - Editor - 24 November 2008
Fortress of Louisbourg: A Historical Treasure in Canada
The reconstructed Fortress of Louisbourg in the town of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, is a major tourist attraction and has been designated as a Canadian National Historic Site. This 18th century French fortress was carefully reconstructed in the 1960s to resemble as closely as possible the settlement as it was in the 1740s when it was at its peak. A visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg is a memorable experience, with cannons on stone ramparts, cobbled streets, a busy waterfront tavern and homesteads creating the look and ambience of a bygone era.
South America - Editor - 20 November 2008
Llama Trekking in Peru
It is known that the gentle Llama was used by the ancient Inca as pack animals, and today these socials beasts are still seen on the Andes Mountains and in various settlements through South America, being kept in large herds as fiber producers and pack animals. They are extremely intelligent animals and can be taught to execute certain tasks by repeating the action and command a few times. The Llama has played a vital role in the history of Peru and remains a treasured animal to locals. There is no better way to explore Peru and the paths traveled by the Inca, than with the animals that accompanied them.
Europe - Editor - 18 November 2008
Andràssy ùt – A Fascinating Look Into Budapest’s Past
Even though Budapest in Hungary, is one of the most bustling cities in Central Europe, it is also one of the most exciting and friendly cities to visit. Visitors to Budapest will find themselves completely surrounded by beauty, architectural wonder and an abundance of attractions and sites to explore. It is also home to four of the World Heritage Sites in Hungary, namely the Millennium Underground Railway, the Buda Castle Corner, the peaceful banks of the Danube and the Andràssy ùt, or Andràssy Avenue.
North America - Editor - 13 November 2008
The Magnificent Chalet du Mont-Royal in Montreal
Located on the side of Mount Royal (Mont-Royal), north of downtown Montreal, Canada, the elegant and majestic Chalet du Mont-Royal is rich in history and offers visitors a magnificent view of the city and the countryside beyond, including the mighty St. Lawrence River. On a clear day visitors are likely to see Mont-St-Bruno, Mont-St-Hilaire and Mont-St-Grégoire, which together with Mont-Royal make up the Mountains of the King, or Montérégies, rising up from an otherwise flat landscape.
