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Tower of London
London, United Kingdom
For William the Conqueror, defeating the Anglo-Saxons and invading England was the easy part. The true challenge lied in consolidating his power and stabilizing the country. To that end, he built a series of fortifications. The grandest of them was London’s White Tower. Construction began in the 1070s and was completed in 1100. It was the most spectacular building in ...
Stein am Rhein
Zurich, Switzerland
Stein-Am-Rhein is one of Switzerland's loveliest towns. It's located about 20km east of Schaffhausen, as its name would suggest along the Rhine River. Stein-am-Rhein was a small fishing village when the Holy Roman Emperor Henry II moved St. George's Abbey here in 1007. The move was a boon to the city's economy, as the abbey had the ability to mint coins and hold markets. Fr...
Kew Gardens
London, United Kingdom
The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew date back to the seventeenth century. They are the grounds of Kew Palace, and were nationalized in 1840. The gardens cover more than 300 acres. In addition, there are several glasshouses filled with exotic fauna. In 2003 they were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gardens are huge, so plan out what you want to see ahead of t...
Science Alive
Christchurch, New Zealand
Education and entertainment, all under one roof is offered by Science Alive, an interactive scientific center visited by adults and children alike. The center teaches science in a fun way by making children play games and learn about the formation of tsunamis, about chemical reactions and by visiting various fun exhibitions. Apart from these in house activities, Science Alive also holds exhibition...