Located in the UNESCO designated Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, and under an hours drive from the capital Reykjavík, the Silfra Fissure is where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates meet to form part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The park itself is known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland's parliament from the 10th to 18...

Lübeck and Travemünde Lübeck was one of the great mercantile medieval cities. The entire Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old spirit of the Hanseatic League can still be sensed in the Old Town with its marvellous 5 Gothic churches and the more than 80 hidden alleyways. In the newly built European Hansemuseum the history of the Hanse wi...

La Gomera, the second-smallest of the main islands in Spain's Canary Island chain, is marked by craggy volcanic mountains crisscrossed with hiking trails. In higher altitudes, dense forests of ferns and moss-covered trees grow in the mists of Garajonay National Park. Toward the coast, the Valle Gran Rey canyon leads past the whitewashed cliffside v...

Trinidad and Tobago is a dual-island Caribbean nation near Venezuela, with distinctive Creole traditions and cuisines. Trinidad's capital, Port of Spain, hosts a boisterous carnival featuring calypso and soca music. Numerous bird species inhabit sanctuaries such as the Asa Wright Nature Centre. The smaller island of Tobago is known for its beaches ...

Simply Sweden the Scandinavian travel specialist, offers self-catering holidays in the Swedish mountains. Kall Jämtland offers an invigorating week of hiking, fishing, kayaking, climbing, paragliding, horse-riding and more in the shadow of Mount Åreskutan, the highest peak in the region. Nearby attractions also include Tännforsen, Sweden's largest ...

West Virginia is located in the Appalachian and South-eastern regions of the United States, east of the Mississippi River. It is known for its outdoor recreational offerings, diverse topography, and its political history. West Virginia is home to 2,000 miles of rivers and streams. In addition, both the Appalachian Mountains and the Allegheny Mounta...