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The Marvels of Europe Aboard a River Cruise
Discover the finest of Europe’s historic waterways by boat. From the rivers Rhine, Danube, Volga, Douro, and Dnieper to the Loire and the Elbe, cruising along these legendary waterways is the ideal way to cruise. Size doesn't matter. Although these river ships are smaller in size, they are no less luxurious or technologically advan
Adventures Await in the Americas and the Caribbean Islands
You will find great cultural diversity throughout the many different countries that make up the Americas and the Caribbean, from the northern tip of Canada to Cape Horn in the south, as well as dazzling landscapes. The Caribbean is certainly deserving of its reputation for a laid-back, calm lifestyle, though each island from Aruba and Antigua to St
Things to Do and See in Asia
Bustling, vibrant Hong Kong is a hub for fashion, food, banking, and trade in Asia. Don’t miss Phuket, the largest of Thailand’s islands and one celebrated for its gorgeous scenery and cultural attractions. Known as the “Queen of the Arabian Seaâ€Â, Cochin (or Kochi) in Indiaâ€â
Sculpture As a Staple of Vintage Art in Ancient Greece
The Archaic Greeks manufactured the very first freestanding statuary, an amazing achievement as most sculptures up until then had been reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Most of the freestanding statues were of youthful, winsome male or female (kore) Greeks and are known as kouros figures. Thought of by Greeks to represent splendour, the kouroi we