This is the 5th edition in our "Did you Know?" Travel Series. You can find other European cities & attractions like~~> London's Bridge Tower & St. Paul's Cathedral Croatia or Bulgaria by following the links above or searching Did you Know? Travel Series in our search bar. Situated outside the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey is the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower. The clock tower dates back to 1890 and 1895. Built 89 ft in height, the tower stands in front of its Treasury Gate Continue Reading
Did You Know? Travel Series – Notable Attractions & Sites in England UK #BayouTravel
This is the 6th edition in our "Did you Know?" Travel Series. You can find other European cities & attractions like~~> London's Bridge Tower & St. Paul's Cathedral Croatia, Bulgaria or Istanbul by following the links above or searching Did you Know? Travel Series in our search bar. Today we are spotlight additional attractions and notable sites in London, UK. Newer to London is the London Eye which is a giant ferris wheel located on the River Thames. Now known Continue Reading
Traveling to France? Here’s why you should Bayou! Travel Bucket List #BayouTravel
Chateaus, rolling valleys, picturesque Alpine mountains, and oh the food! Of all the destinations in the world, France consistently ranks at the top for tourism and visitors year after year. If you’re after romance, culinary heaven, or charming country villages France delivers in droves. Background and History of France Lengthy tomes have been written on the history of France, which still fail to do it justice. Archeological discoveries indicate humans lived in the region that is now France Continue Reading
Visiting Spain soon? Here’s What You Should Know! Bayou Travel Bucket Series – Spain #BayouTravel
“For one person who likes Spain there are a dozen who prefer books on her.” ― Ernest Hemingway, Death in the Afternoon For hundreds of years Spain has played a role on the world stage. It’s location means it has been influenced by many different civilizations and cultures – impacting the architecture, language, and food of each region. A general background and history of Spain Spain, has a long and rocky history. It was a part of the Roman empire for decades. When the rest of Europe was Continue Reading
What to know about Portugal – Bayou Travel Bucket Series – Portugal #BayouTravel
Just over ten million people call Portugal home. This small, diverse country originally settled by Celtic people survived many waves of invaders including the Phoenicians, Romans, and Moors. Today, it’s a vibrant country that has a lot to offer visitors. A general background and history of Portugal Portugal’s history is similar to Spain’s due in large part to their geographical proximity. After the Roman Empire was defeated, Portugal was run by Moorish rulers for more than 500 Continue Reading
Adding Italy to Your Travel bucket List ~> Bayou Travel Bucket List #BayouTravel
Charming cobblestone piazzas, rolling picturesque landscapes, and plates full of delicious fresh food are all images that come to mind when I think of Italy. It’s on my wish list and the the bucket lists of many travelers - and there are dozens of good reasons why! Background and History of Italy The history of this country is long and rich having been the home of the infamous Roman Empire and the seat of Christendom for many centuries. The Italian Renaissance brought the region out of the Continue Reading