Pyramids, treasures and ritual secrets!

This is a worthwhile visit to an underwater world! Incredible finds from the research excavations of the underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio are finally displayed.

Through the walking routes worked out by the European Ramblers Association, you have the opportunity to experience an incredible walk of life time. On the routes you can ascend so high up that you can see the tallest mountain in Western Europe, Mt. Blanc, on a clear day. But since you are in the area, and you have sufficient time, it's also possible to take an extra trip to the top.

The great temple at Baalbeck or Heliopolis has stood since the beginning of Lebanon`s era when it was one of the wonders of the world. But so far is not the mystery how it was built solved? Anyway there are some incredible theories about the construction.

The fantasy universe that sprung out from the mind of storyteller J.R.R. Tolkien, has roots in the real-world. The movie trilogy based on Tokien`s book won all the Oscars recently, and many wonder where the great author found his inspiration. It`s from Finland.

The National Geographic Traveler Magazine has designated Norwegian fjords as the world's top unspoiled travel destination!

Moon fever for estates - your next holiday resort? More than 2,5 million people in 180 countries have purchased estates on the Moon and March. It is just for fun or do someone really believe they can go there in the future? Do we see a new exciting trend in the travel industry? Fantasy or reality? (Photo: Moonlandscape on Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa).

On the site of the sunken city of Heracleion, discovered in May 2001 by French underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio, the most recent archaeological excavations performed around the temple of Heracles brought to light scientific results of great historic interest.

To do this, you need to take a Mahout traing course! At Anantara Resort & Spa in northern Thailand, you can learn how to control and navigate an Elephant. After several days with instruction and training you have to pass a test before you get your "drivings licence". Then you are ready for great explorations in the dense jungle - on a Elephant back!

Is it life at the big planet Mars now? Has it been life there before? Do we get these important answers this time after the sucessful landing of the robot Spirit? The big project goes as plannned, and big discoveries are expected.

Norwegian researchers think they may have found the country's fourth intact Viking ship buried in a mound near Toensberg (Tønsberg) in Vestfold County, and excavation work is now going on. The site is near the place where the famous Gokstad ship was found in 1880. There are still interesting items to be found in the area.

Exploring Canada the right way leads to the most amazing adventures. Here are some of my great experiences in 1997............

The Arctic is one of the world's last wilderness areas, and is still relatively untouched. In an extreme climate preserving is a big challenge. In these areas nature needs a long time to restore damages caused by people and other causes. The Norwegian Polar Institute does their best to preserve environment and the life there, and here is a brief report about their work.

The area with Geysirs together with Þingvellir and the Gullfoss waterfall, is part of the most famous sights of Iceland, the Golden Circle.

Eruptions from the Geysirs, which sometimes rise up to 20 metres, sometimes higher, occur approximately every 10 - 15 minutes. There are around thirty geysirs and hot pools in the area.

The Taj Mahal is undoubtedly one of the world's most spectacular examples of architecture. Visiting this unique monument is an amazing experience, especially when it leads to new explorations!