• Explore: France!

    France: Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral. Go Now!

    France
    More than just the home of gothic architecture and the famous Notre Dame (pictured), France boasts incredible vistas and food creativity at its finest. Go to France!

  • Explore: Norway!

    Norway: Lustrafjord. Go Now!

    Norway
    Incredible fjords, including the Lustrafjord (pictured), plus delicious seafood, kind people, and a culture rooted in winter sports. Begin Your Journey!

  • Explore: Italy!

    Italy: Rome' historic buildings. Go Now!

    Italy
    Crumbling buildings in Rome (pictured) only add to the atmosphere in a country where old is redefined and western civilization begins. Explore Italy!

  • Explore: Montenegro!

    Montenegro: Sveti Stefan. Go Now!

    Montenegro
    Sveti Stefan (pictured) is just one of the many gems found along Montenegro's Adriatic Coast. Don't want the beach? Montenegro's name means "black mountains" and there are plenty. Explore Montenegro!

  • Explore: Russia!

    Russia: Lake in Karelia. Go Now!

    Russia
    Forever having a hand reaching east and another west, Russia has cultural aspects that span miles. This massive country is also home to numerous natural wonders, including Karelia (pictured). Begin Your Journey!

  • Explore: Liechtenstein!

    Liechtenstein: Gutenburg Castle. Go Now!

    Liechtenstein
    Although small, Liechtenstein offers a big punch, particularly in Gutenburg Castle (pictured) and the beautiful Alps. Go Now!

Sources & Special Thanks for Russia

Bibliographical Resources

-Bedford, Neal, et. al. Eastern Europe, 7th Edition. Lonely Planet Publications. Melbourne, Australia. 2003.
-Dodge, Justin. Research Trip. November, 2003-January, 2004.
-Dodge, Justin. Research Trip. July-August, 2004.
-Encyclopedia Britannica. Russia. DVD. 2004.
-Hudson, John C, and Edward B Espenshade, Jr., Editors. Goode's World Atlas, 20th Edition. Rand McNally. 1995.
-Magocsi, Paul Robert. Historical Atlas of Central Europe. University of Washington Press. Seattle, WA U.S.A. 2002
-McKnight, Tom, ed. Geographica: The Complete Illustrated Atlas of the World. Barnes & Noble, Inc. 2002.
-Moss, Walter G. A History of Russia, Volume I: To 1917. The McGraw-Hill Company, Inc. New York, NY U.S.A. 1997.
-www.albireo.ch
-www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
-www.infoplease.com/world/statistics/school-years.html
-www.lonelyplanet.com/russia/work-study-volunteering/work
-www.weather.com
-www.wikipedia.org

Special Thanks

If you think we need to make changes or updates to any of our pages, let us know and if we use your suggestion on this website, we will include your name here (unless you specifically request that you are not mentioned). Send your suggestions to: [email protected]