Up until the Archaic Greeks created the very first freestanding statuary, a remarkable achievement, carvings had mainly been completed in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi were considered by the Greeks to rep

A crucial first step before installing any outdoor wall fountain is to think about the space you have available. It is essential that the wall where you are going to place it is strong enough to support its weight. So areas or walls which are smaller in size will most probably require something lightweight. An electric socket close to the fountain

The only thing more breathtaking than walking aboard one of these vessels is stepping off. For any river cruise around Europe there is a unique set of things to enjoy and see. To see Europe by sailing its great rivers is to open up new realms for yourself. History aficionados, adventure-seekers, and people just trying to learn about different cultu

Let's face it: One of the greatest parts about arranging a wedding is that you get to take an fabulous vacation after your "I do’s." One thing cruise lines and resorts have come to recognize is that more and more newlyweds want exclusive honeymoon packages designed just for them. After the exhilaration of the wedding, most honeymoo

Nowadays, there are so many kinds of tours and respective ports of call to pick from that it seems difficult to decide how you want to travel and where you want to go. You can choose from any kind of transportation to get around, walking or cycling are just two of the options. Wine tasting or bistro hopping might be more to your liking. Do you favo