The scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa very popular among travellers around the world. Its evidence for being unique is that UNESCO has inscribed it as a world heritage site. Goa is a former Portuguese territory. For more than 450 years it was often described as The Rome of the East. Goa has over the past decades, become the dream holiday destination. Here you can combine sun bathing on beautiful beaches, explore great ancient wonders, admire the rich flora and fauna, and enjoy the pulsating life and colourful culture. Could it be better?

Goa is world famous for its idyllic beaches. Besides beaches, Goa is also known for its world heritage architecture including the Bom Jesus Basilica. Goa also has rich flora and fauna, especially in the Western Ghats range, which are classified as a biodiversity hotspot. For they who have time, there are plenty of opportunities for different kind of adventures in Goa.

Through the narrow winding streets I walked around in Mdina, the old capital, to look for traces after the Knights. Their traces are found spread around the island, also in the new capital Valetta where I also took my time to find more about them. Perhaps a ghost from the legendary Knights of Malta showed up when I looked curiously around? Ghostbusting in the light of the Knights` history is bloody is really something. It`s said that most of the Mdina ghosts from that period are Turks, one of whom was hung on the city walls every morning during the Great Siege of 1567.

Ever since St. Paul was shipwrecked in Malta religion has been central for the Maltese people. This is evident by the hundreds of churches and chapels scattered throughout the islands of Malta and Gozo. Many of these magnificent structures were built hundreds of years ago. The Maltese know how to celebrates their saints. As I could observe, the Maltese Fireworks Festival in the Grand Harbour in the capital Valletta on the 29th and 30th of April 2006, was a spectacular show, but it was just the beginning for something more: the coming months villages and towns of Malta and Gozo will celebrate the feast of their patron saints. Here churces and cathedrals play an important rolle for the locals.

It`s amazing that the small Maltese islands consists of so many ancient wonders and mysteries. Malta has a small landarea, but is so incredible rich with historical sites. Malta must be one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world. The World Heritage Committee has inscribed the following properties on the World Heritage List: Megalithic Temples of Malta (5 temple groups), the City of Valetta, and Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. All together Malta has seven UNESCO world heritage sites. These wonders are really something to experience, but there are many other interesting sites to explore in Malta too. For genuine adventurers Malta is an Eldorado. The great wonders and mysteries really turn you on!

This was the day for a relaxing walk. I felt so good just walking around in Mdina soaking up the quite atmosphere and history. All the narrow streets leaded to an new adventure, and there was always a story behind the buildings, walls and corners. Mdina is known as the noble city. It was the original capital of Malta before the arrival of the Knights of St John in the middle ages. It was originally a Phoenician town, but spent periods under Roman, Arabic and Norman occupation. The old town is situated in the centre of Malta at an altitude of 200 metres above sea level. Here I enjoyed the wonderful view of the countryside and coast from its ramparts.

I approached Hagar Qim eagerly from the South East side. It`s the oldest freestanding structure on Earth. Why is the earliest evidence for the use of stone for building purposes found in Malta? Illuminated in the strong sun, I could see this megalithic wonder lives up to its name. It means standing stones. The ruins from this ancient building, stands on a rocky plateau on the west coast of Malta. It overlooks the sea and the islet of Filfla. Nearby there is another ancient wonder called Mnajdra. Both buildings were partly domed and partly open to sky. Something could be explained, but no know exactly why, how and who built these buildings, also called the Copper Age Temples. So to get an impression what people did in the old time, I entered the doorway to Haqar Qim to take a thoroughly look inside.

I also took my time to walk about 500 metres away from Hagar Qim to another remarkable temple site, Mnajdra, It's set in a hollow above the southern cliffs and faces the blue sea. In ancient time it`s believed that these two temples were connected with each others. Mnajdra is an evidence of a significant prehistoric civilization that have existed on the island. Also this temple predates the Pyramids of Giza by a millennium, and is filled with mysteries waiting to be solved.

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient pyramid buried under a hill on the outskirts of Mexico City. The pyramid is believed be 1,500 years old and was built by the same ancient people who constructed the Teotihuacan complex, known as the City of the Gods. For Mexico, this wonder is expected to be a new big tourist attraction.

Norwegians keep their tradition alive by celebrating Easter in the mountainsides. One of the best places for this occassion is definitely Kvamsfjellet near Vinstra in Gudbrandsdalen. By experience this region you can understand why Norway remains a wilderness outpost. Here around in amidst dark forests, moonlit mountain lakes, and mighty snow capped mountains, you will find the trolls. These amazing creatures were covered in the world famous Norwegian author Henrik Ibsen`s novel Peer Gynt. Take a thoroughly look and you will hopefully see against all logical belief, one of those mystical trolls.

On our way deep in the jungle of Amazon, on the Peruvian side, we chased away some crocodiles - caimans from the river shore, and jumped out into the water for a refreshing bath. We were told that caimans never attack people as far we stayed close together. Anyway it was a risk to take.

Achieve great experiences in the Alps and the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. It could be done through many ways as riding, horse packing, hiking and gold washing. By wandering around in a breathtaking landscape in Austria, you will get a glimpse into history, culture, and old buildings. Especially it will give you a fascinating insight into the gold mining history. The myth of the Tauerngoldes is also covered in the book Via Aurea - Ways of the Tauerngold. The beautiful nature, the high snowcapped mountains and the fascinating mining history, can also be experienced on the horseback. Then you can reach more. It`s great opportunities for unique adventures both for genuine adventurers and families around in the region`s seven municipalities Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, Flattach, Großkirchheim, Mallnitz, Obervellach, and Rauris.

El Dorado - an utopian dream or based on reality? The astonishing movie Aguirre, the Wrath of God from 1977, is based on historical circumstances. A few decades after the destruction of the Inca empire, a Spanish expedition leaves the mountains of Peru and descends to the Amazon river in search of gold, wealth and power. It doesn't take long time before they encounter big difficulties.

Scientist have recently found new species of fish and other sea life during a more thoroughly exploration of the Great Barrier Reef. The wonderful coral area is a paradise for Scuba divers and snorklers. It draws two million tourists a year, and discoveries new sea life will probably attract more visitors to the reef. Is the ongoing survey just a start for more discoveries? Could there be other uknown species hiding in the deep tropical water here?

Did USA loose the Vietnam War due to the Cu Chi Tunnels? The Viet Cong guerillas plan was to set out surprise assaults on the enemy, and then disappear. I was in the Vietnamese jungle about 30 - 35 kilometres outside Chi Minh City - Saigon. The Vietnamese guide challenged me: where is the hole (trapdoor) down to the tunnel system? I looked thoroughly around in the jungle, but couldn't see anything. Try to look once more, he said. Even not after my second attempt I couldn't spot any traces of a hole. The nature looked untouched, and I started to wonder about he was kidding with me, but anyway I made a guess close to the place where we were standing. Here I pointed, with my finger, probably not so convincing, but the guide shined up with a big smile, and wondered: how did you know? It was so close as it could be. If I had been so successful in guessing in football betting and in other games, I have probably been a millionaire now.