San Antonio is a major city in south-central Texas with a rich colonial heritage. The Alamo, an 18th-century Spanish mission preserved as a museum, marks an infamous 1836 battle for Texan independence from Mexico. Following the San Antonio River, the miles-long River Walk is a landmark pedestrian promenade lined with cafes and shops. HemisFair Park’s 750-ft. Tower of the Americas overlooks the city.
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Views: ‘Cycling Through The Heathland’ In Belgium
Another tourist attraction for cycling was opened near Maasmechelen in Limburg, Belgium. It is called: “Cycling through the heathland” (Fietsen over de heide in Dutch). More information in the blog post: https://bicycledutch.wordpress.com/?p…
Village Walk: Monte San Giovanni Campano, Italy
Monte San Giovanni Campano is a comune of about 12,800 inhabitants in the province of Frosinone in the Italian region Lazio, located about 90 kilometres southeast of Rome and about 14 kilometres east of Frosinone.
Walks: Neuschwanstein Castle, Füssen, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and in honour of Richard Wagner.
British Estates: St. Peter’s House, Island Of Jersey
A traditional country property with about 20 acres of grounds, St Peter’s House is ideal for a buyer looking for a private retreat.
The interiors are full of charming features, including original panelling, moulded ceilings, stained glass and working fireplaces. The main residence has a striking reception hall with minstrel gallery, five elegant reception reception rooms, five main bedrooms and four secondary ones.
Views: The Iberian Lynx Returns From Verge Of Extinction In Spain (BBC)
The Iberian Lynx is one of the world’s most elusive cats and at the turn of the century, there were only one hundred individuals.
Walking Tours: Limassol – Island Of Cypress (4K)
Limassol is a city on the southern coast of Cyprus. It’s known for the centuries-old Limassol Castle, home to the Cyprus Medieval Museum and its collection of pottery and tombstones. On the seafront is the Prokymea (Molos) Sculpture Park, with sculptures by Cypriot, Greek and international artists. To the northeast is the Limassol Archaeological Museum, exhibiting artifacts from the Neolithic to the Roman periods.
Cyprus, officially called the Republic of Cyprus, is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, and is located south of Turkey; west of Syria; northwest of Lebanon, Israel and the Gaza Strip; north of Egypt; and southeast of Greece.
Top Travel Trailers: 2022 Airstream Pottery Barn Edition Walk-Thru (Video)
Get a detailed tour of the 2022 Airstream Pottery Barn Travel Trailer. This is a truly inspired collaboration between the designers at Airstream and Pottery Barn, and the result is a travel trailer like no other in our lineup. Airstream expert Justin Humphreys gives you a full walkthrough of the exterior and interior and all of our favorite Pottery Barn features.
Aerial Views: The Cities & Landscapes Of Serbia (4K)
Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia, is a country at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe.
South Sudan: Thailand Peacekeepers Teach New Food & Farming Methods
With years of civil war having severely reduced agricultural output in South Sudan, Thai peacekeepers have set up agricultural demonstration plots in the capital city of Juba to teach residents how to successfully grow their own food using contemporary farming practices.
South Sudan, officially known as the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in east/central Africa.
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