The Mediterranean Sea is more than a body of water, it’s a living crossroads of civilizations, flavors, and landscapes. Stretching across three continents and touching over 20 countries, it has been a stage for ancient empires, maritime trade, and cultural exchange for thousands of years. From the sun-drenched shores of southern Spain to the whitewashed villages of the Greek islands, each coastline tells a different story.
One of Africa's most popular game reserves, Maasai Mara is located in Narok, Kenya, near the border of Tanzania. Named in honor of the Maasai people, this park is populated with wildlife including elephants, lions, zebras, and leopards.
Pamplona, the capital of Spain’s Navarre region, is best known worldwide for the Running of the Bulls during the San Fermín festival each July. But beyond the brief rush of that event lies a city steeped in medieval history, Basque influence, and a slower pace that surprises many visitors. One of the most significant aspects of Pamplona is its place on the Camino de Santiago, the ancient pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
Located among the calcareous plateaus covered with Mideterranean scrub and alluvial deposites from the coastal plains, Nîmes appears as a city with various faces. First and foremost, the city is known as the 'French Roma', because of its famous history and its well conserved antique monuments. Nîmes is also, for many 'aficionados', the 'French Madrid'.
Palm Beach, southeastern Florida, on the northern end of a barrier island situated between Lake Worth (a lagoon) and the Atlantic Ocean; incorporated 1911. It has a subtropical climate and is a fashionable and luxurious winter resort. The town is named for its palm-lined beach.
The Temple of Horus at Edfu has a massive entrance pylon covered with sunk relief carvings. This Ptolemaic temple was constructed between 237 and 57 B.C.E.
Once a year for the "Feast of the Beautiful Meeting," Hathor traveled from Dendera to Edfu to visit her husband/consort, Horus. Her arrival was scheduled for the afternoon of the new moon. The statues of the deities remained in the mammisi or birth house until the end of the festival at the full moon. The result of their union was their son Ihy or Horus-Sematawy.