As a remaining symbol of the Greece greatness in old time, the Acropolis, Akropolis, rises above modern Athens. This wonder rests on a tall hill in the center of the city. The Acropolis was the center of rituals and ceremonies, and the religious heart of the city. It still has its fascination.

The Scottish website 3D Ancient wonders shows 3D examples of both ancient artefacts or relics and examples of Ancient architecture. There you can learn about the ancient buildings and objects by taking Virtual tours, or examining Virtual reality models of them.

Nepal is a land of monasteries, mountains, lush valleys and a multitude of cultures. It offers the adventurous traveller a unique mixture of activity holidays and cultural experiences.

The planet is still alive, according to Marie-France Grenouillet, a French wildlife photographer. She has travelled around the world since 1979 taking photos. As Marie-France says about her mission: I want my photos to make people dream and then help to protect the wonderful wildlife in the world.

Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC, stands behind the website African Voices. The museum`s exhibition has the same name and gives an overview over the African continent’s history. It`s covers the human origin from around 200 years ago, ancient civilizations and the colony dominance until todays Africa.

Fredrikstad fortress was a fortification in Fredrikstad, Norway. It was the base of the Østfold Regiment, with defence related responsibilities for the east side of Oslo Fjord. Now it's a popular place for sightseeing and recreation.

On a clear day, I could observe that the sun illuminated the snow covered Mount McKinley and made a mirrow of the mountain in the Wonder lake. From a far distance it`s hard to imagine how big challenges climbers encounter to reach the top of this mountain.

A guide to 878 UNESCO World Heritage sites, this publication is illustrated with over 650 full-color photographs. Location maps for every site are also included. Read about Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, the pyramids in Egypt, Uluru - Ayers Rock, The Great Wall of China, the Great Barrier Reef, Stonehenge and more. A handy reference book for inspiration and better explorations of the the world unique sites.

There's nothing quite as exhilarating as heading on an adventure with only your imagination to limit you. Travel in Papua New Guinea is really an exciting experience where few things are as expected. Michael "Mick" James Leahy, an Australian explorer and colonialist, started his exploration of the island in 1930. It`s a long time ago, but some parts of the island is still unexplored.

The Nile, The Northwest Passage, and Norway`s fjords are on top of Lonely Planet`s list when it comes what the travel guide call the romance of long ocean and river voyages. Lonely Planet has also ranked other ocean and river voyages among the most iconic and memorable travel experiences on or off water.

Bohus Fortress, also called Bohus, Castle, Baahus and Båhus, is a Norwegian fortress in Kungälv, Sweden. Through history the Norwegians have built and reinforced the fortress based on stone and brick. It has been attacked many times, but has never conquered.

Taking a boat trip around in Ha Long Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin, north of Vietnam, is like coming to a fantasy world. It`s also a enormous labyrinth. The total area includes nearly 2000 islets, most of them are limestone. The many islands have different forms and look like glittering emeralds in the sun.