Gaztelugatxe

Located on the northern coast of Spain in the Basque Country, between the towns of Bakio and Bermeo. Part of the Biscay province and overlooks the Bay of Biscay. Gaztelugatxe means “castle rock” in Basque. Connected to the mainland by…

The Oṣun River (Oshun)

The Oshun River is a sacred freshwater river located in southwestern Nigeria, primarily flowing through Osogbo in Osun State. Deeply associated with the orisha Oshun, the river is believed to be the physical manifestation of her spirit and energy. It…

Peninsular Regions

Asia Indian Peninsula — India is often called a subcontinent; the peninsula includes most of southern India. Arabian Peninsula — Includes Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. It’s the world’s largest peninsula. Indochina Peninsula — Includes Vietnam,…

Shedet (Medinet el-Faiyum)

The site of ancient Shedet is now occupied by the city of Faiyum, located approximately 100 km southwest of Cairo in the Faiyum Oasis. Wikipedia Crocodilopolis: Named by the Greeks due to the city’s association with the crocodile god Sobek.…

Temple of Kom Ombo

Situated in the town of Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, on the eastern bank of the Nile River. Built during the Ptolemaic dynasty between 180–47 BCE, with additions made during the Roman period.An unusual double temple with symmetrical architecture,…

Boots on the Ground: Travel with Purpose

There’s travel—and then there’s travel that leaves a mark. Not just on your passport, but on your perspective. Volunteering for rescue operations in Africa offers that rare chance to be part of something real. Whether it’s caring for orphaned wildlife,…

Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

The Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek temple dedicated to an ancient goddess Artemis (equalized to Diana, a Roman goddess). It was located in Ephesus near the ancient city of Ephesus,…