In the past, when I thought of Naxos, Greece, The Portara would always come to mind. As a matter of fact, it is one of the iconic images you can see from Greece and know exactly where it is located. Coming by ferry, the Portara is one of the first things you will notice when…
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Exploring the Ancient City of Lato in Crete, Greece
Ancient Lato in Crete, Greece is worth exploring. This ancient city is well preserved and sets on a hill which overlooks the Mirabella Bay.
Tour the Temple of Poseidon
The Temple of Poseidon is one of the great ruins to see near Athens. This Temple looks over the Aegean Sea for a dramatic view.
3 Day Guide to Milos, Greece
This 3 day guide to Milos Greece covers the best things to see and do. Beaches, ruins, catacombs, villages and awesome Greek food.
Montezuma Well in Arizona
Montezuma Well is in central Arizona. It is a large sinkhole with a continuous supply of underground water. You will also see ruins from the Sinagua People.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle National Monument is in central Arizona. This impressive cliff dwelling ruin was once home to the Sinagua Native Americans.
Tuzigoot Native American Ruins, Arizona
Tuzigoot Native American ruins are in central Arizona. Listed as a National Monument, this is a great place to visit and to learn about the Sinagua People.
Touring Tulum Ruins in Mexico
Tulum Ruins in Mexico sit on top of a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea. These well-preserved ruins are a beautiful place to explore.
Climbing the Coba Ruins in Mexico
The Coba Ruins in Mexico include a pyramid which you can climb up. This ancient Mayan site is still being excavated and not as touristy as other ancient sites.
Chichen Itza Tour in Mexico
Chichen Itza in Mexico is more than just the pyramid you see. This ancient city contains much history and many ruins to explore.
Temple of Hephaestus & Ancient Agora of Athens
The Temple of Hephaestus is located at the Ancient Agora in Athens, Greece. This temple is the best preserved temple in Greece.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens
The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens was once a very large temple with 104 massive columns. Today you can visit the ruins of 16 remaining columns.
Knossos Palace in Crete, Greece
Knossos Palace in Crete, Greece is the oldest ancient ruin in Crete. It is believed to originally been settled as early as 6700 BC.
Hike to Katholiko Monastery in Crete
Another beautiful day in Crete and we decided to hike to Katholiko Monastery and on to the sea. Also known as, Moni Katholiko, it is considered the oldest monastery in Crete, dating back to the 11th century. Founded by St John the Hermit, this monastery is built into the Avlaki Gorge on the North shore…