the Travel Enthusiast
- 27 Apr
Top 5 ancient cities in the world
Those of you who like to read ancient history, legends or mythology have probably encountered mentions of sprawling cities hiding unthinkable treasures and mysteries.
Of course, many of these cities never existed, and those that did were wildly exaggerated, but the truth is that you can still see some vestiges of these lost wonders of the ancient world.
Macchu Picchu or Cappadocia are cities that used to be glorious in the past, and which still stand today. You can take a short dip into the wonders of the past by visiting some of these top 5 ancient cities in the world. …
- 01 Sep
Spain’s Moorish heritage: the best of Moorish architecture
In the course of history, there are very few (if any) culture which haven’t been influenced by other peoples, be they colonists, invaders or peaceful neighbours. It’s not difficult to notice that the influence of Europeans is the dominant factor – especially when it comes to the American continent and many parts of Asia and Africa.
But Europeans haven’t been the only ones who have forced their customs and culture on other people, the Turks or the Moors did it as well (though maybe not quite so prominently). …