The incredible architecture of a fountain allows it to provide clean water or shoot water high into air for dramatic effect and it can also serve as an excellent design feature to complement your home. Originally, fountains only served a practical purpose. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with drink
Water-lifting System by Camillo Agrippa
In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation captivated the attention and praise of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the very last references of the technology. Just years later, in 1592, the early contemporary Roman waterway, the Acqua Felice, was linked to the Medici’s villa, probably making the devic
10 of the Top Rated Off-the-Beaten-Track Hikes
Would you love to break free from your life and journey to a place where you can be by yourself? Separate yourself from the every day and get back to the marvel of the outdoors on some of the most isolated trails. Visit Africa’s 3rd highest peak, the Australian deserts, or walk the world’s most southern peak in Pat
River Cruises: Destinations
The only thing more breathtaking than walking aboard one of these vessels is stepping off. For any river cruise around Europe there is a unique set of things to enjoy and see. To see Europe by sailing its great rivers is to open up new realms for yourself. History aficionados, adventure-seekers, and people just trying to learn about different cultu
The Perfect Tour for You
Hike Peru's Inca Trail... horseback ride in Alaska... climb the highest peak in Southeast Asia... surf the swells in Costa Rica... motorcycle through Patagonia… or run with the bulls in Pamplona. Try a few of the other adventure tours out there such as an invigorating ride along the French Riviera in a Ferrari F430 F1 or an unforgetta