Your garden wall fountain can be powered by any number of power sources. Ecological solar powered fountains, which are now easily available, have substituted older fountains which run on electricity. The initial costs to run your fountain on solar energy are probably going to be higher, but you should keep in mind that in the long run it will be th
See Europe’s Wonders on a River Cruise
Fuel your spirit and your heart by cruising Europe’s storied rivers. Traveling by ship is a memorable way to experience the delights of rivers such as the Elbe, Rhine, Loire, Danube, Duoro, Volga, and Dnieper. In addition to exciting local excursions, these smaller boats offer world-class dining and entertainment, lavish rooms with
Trips to the Baltic Nations and Scandinavia
A cruise through the Baltic Sea allows you to visit both Scandinavia and the Baltic countries, which have enchanting Old Towns that date back to a time when medieval merchants traveled the region. If you choose to visit big cosmopolitan cities, some of the world’s “most livable†are in Scandinavia. Norw
The Many Sights, Sounds and Peoples of the African Continent
A journey along the shorelines of the African continent will allow you to retrace the path of early Dutch, British, German, and Portuguese explorers. Trips to nations including Madagascar, Senegal, Mozambique, and Mauritius will allow you to witness the impact of colonialism alongside ancient tribal traditions. From South Africa’s
Water Delivery Solutions in Ancient Rome
Aqua Anio Vetus, the first raised aqueduct assembled in Rome, started delivering the men and women living in the hills with water in 273 BC, though they had depended on natural springs up until then. When aqueducts or springs weren’t accessible, people dwelling at higher elevations turned to water pulled from underground or rainwat