Gabon, officially the Gabonese Republic, stands as a country nestled along the Atlantic shores of Central Africa, on the equator. Its neighboring countries include Equatorial Guinea to the northwest, Cameroon to the north, the Republic of the Congo to the east and south and the Gulf of Guinea to the west. Covering approximately 270,000 square kilometres (100,000 square miles), Gabon boasts diverse terrains, from its sprawling coastal plains to the majestic peaks of the Cristal Mountains and the Chaillu Massif located in the centre, along with an expansive savanna gracing its eastern landscape.
Makoku is one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Located at the headwaters of the Iwindo River, this small town is surrounded by magnificent mountain ranges and unspoilt forests. Particularly popular here are river rafting trips to the L... read more
Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more
The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.
read moreIn the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more
