Richard Monk

The story of Pompeii has always fascinated travelers, which is why it is a popular destination. While the city represented classic Roman life, the destruction of it has always been the fascinating element.

The Federative Republic of Brazil is the largest country in South America. Following is an overview of fun loving Brazil for travelers.Overview of Brazil for TravelersIndigenous peoples have populated for a long, but undetermined, period.

From the Olympics to My Fat Greek Wedding, Greece has always been a cultural centerpiece in the history of man. Summing up its contribution requires a small library, but here is an overview.Overview of Greece for TravelersGreece was home to some of...

Although Austria is rarely in the headlines these days, it was once part of a dominant European power. Following is an overview of this postcard country.

Peru is located on the upper west coast of South America. If you are considering Peru as a travel destination, following is an overview of the country.

From Pyramids to the Valley of the Kings, the Arab Republic of Egypt oozes history. If you are considering traveling to Egypt, you should know the following about the country.

Kenya is stunningly beautiful African country that has seen its share of good and bad times. If you are traveling to Kenya, the following information will give you a head start.An Overview of Kenya for TravelersKenya is a crossroads country in...

The Republic of South Africa was once the home to apartheid. A movement and a man, Nelson Mandela, changed that. Here is an overview of the country for travelers.

Dr. Hansen is considered by all measures a very able scientist, perhaps one excessively so. His effort to publicize his data and conclusions on the effect of greenhouse gasses has led to a troubling censorship situation. Dr.

The movie, The March of the Penguins, has raised a great amount of interest in penguins. One never imagined penguins to be so driven. Here’s an overview of the amazing penguins.