Abruzzo is located 80 kilometres east of Rome in central Italy and extends to the Adriatic Sea. The region is a delight for outdoors lovers and offers sandy beaches, dense forests, national parks and undulating valleys. The hilltop castles, medieval towns and ancient monasteries add to the mystic charm of Abruzzo, which is one of the greenest regions of Europe. Abruzzo - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - L'Aquila - Teramo - Sulmona - Pescara - Chieti - National Parks - Castles & Fortresses - Recommended Itinerary: Two Days in Abruzzo -...

Cambodia is home to Angkor Wat, an UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important ancient monuments in Southeast Asia. The structure is a living reminder of the splendid Khmer Empire that once dominated the country. Impressive in size and detail, the temples and palaces of this medieval golden age were mysteriously abandoned only to be rediscovered centuries later as ruins, rendered even more enigmatic by the interwoven encroachment of forest and trees. Cambodia - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Siem Reap - Angkor Archaeological...

Auvergne in central France evokes the era of "La Belle Epoque" with its Route des Chateaux d'Auvergne, spa towns Romanesque churches and national parks. The scenic region has the largest density of volcanoes found in Europe. The region's capital is the delightful city of Clermont-Ferrand. Auvergne - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Clermont-Ferrand - L'Aventure Michelin - Statue of Vercingetorix - Vulcania - Volcano Park of Lemptegy - Chateau de Murol - Volvic - Issoire - Montpeyroux - Riom - Auvergne Regional National Park - Chateau de Val...

Limousin is located in south-central France and is France's Lake District with its natural splendor and beauty. The region offers medieval castles, Gothic and Romanesque churches and many other religious and cultural treasures. Turenne, Collonges-la-Rouge and Curemonte have been named as France's "Most Beautiful Villages" and Saint Junien once played muse to the artist Corot. The capital of Limousin, Limoges is proud of its reputation as an award-winning ville fleuri (floral city) and plants over a quarter of a million flowers each year. Limoges is the birthplace of the famed French artist...