In 1872, Ismail Pasha, the khedive of Egypt, was the first to adopt the European custom of positioning heroic statues on public display as a symbolic message of the continuing authority of the ruling Muhammad Ali dynasty to which he belonged, but it was not until the early twentieth century and the determination of sculptor Mahmoud Mukhtar that such public art gained general acceptance, and today statues stand, ride, or sit in the streets, squares, and gardens of Cairo.
Whether you want to explore Norways fjords and Denmarks historic sites, shop for innovative Swedish design and eat Nordic cuisine, or soak in an authentic Finnish sauna or Icelands geothermal pools, the local Fodors travel experts in Scandinavia are here to help!
Whether you want to tour the outstanding wineries of Californias premier wine region, drink great wines and eat great food, take a magical hot-air-balloon ride over rolling vineyards, or explore the galleries and art-filled estates of the region, the local Fodors travel experts in California are here to help!
Through the eyes of the men involved Meredith Hooper recounts one of the greatest tales of adventure and endurance which has often been overshadowed by the tragedy that befell Scott.
The cost of fuel and the damage it brings to our environment has become very rampant, and because of that, hybrid cars are presently considered as very beneficial to the preservation of the environment.
Taïwan, ou Formose (la « Belle », du portugais ilha Formosa), est une île, aujourd'hui siège de la république de Chine, cependant que la République populaire de Chine la considère comme une partie de son territoire.
A Winter in Florida: An Artist's Journey Through the Sunshine State is a collection of the 50 best photos and their stories from the winter that award-winning nature photographer Jeremy Janus spent in Florida.
