Located in South America, Argentina is a beautiful and passionate place. Following is an overview of Argentina for travelers. Overview of Argentina for Travelers Argentina covers roughly 1.1 million square miles and is the second largest country in South America. Due to its unique location, practically every climate imaginable can be found in some part […]
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The Federative Republic of Brazil is the largest country in South America. Following is an overview of fun loving Brazil for travelers. Overview of Brazil for Travelers Indigenous peoples have populated for a long, but undetermined, period. European influence began with Pedro Alvares Cabral when he claimed Brazil as a Portuguese colony in 1500. In […]
The Republic of Costa Rica is located in Central America and is an amazingly beautiful country. Following is an overview of the past and present of Costa Rica for travelers. Overview of Costa Rica for Travelers Christopher Columbus discovered Costa Rica and the indigenous people living there in 1502. The Spanish subsequently colonized it. The […]
From Pyramids to the Valley of the Kings, the Arab Republic of Egypt oozes history. If you are considering traveling to Egypt, you should know the following about the country. Overview of Egypt for Travelers Egypt has plenty of land, but much of it is sparsely inhabited. This leads to a situation where the vast […]
From the Olympics to My Fat Greek Wedding, Greece has always been a cultural centerpiece in the history of man. Summing up its contribution requires a small library, but here is an overview. Overview of Greece for Travelers Greece was home to some of the earliest advanced civilizations. From the Minoans of the second BC […]
Peru is located on the upper west coast of South America. If you are considering Peru as a travel destination, following is an overview of the country. Overview of Peru for Travelers Historically, Peru was the location of the dominant early cultures in South America. The city of Caral has pyramid remains dated to between […]