Don’t forget the Baltic states when traveling by sea to Scandinavia, as the region offers lovely Old Towns to explore and a rich history that dates back to medieval times and the Hanseatic League. Some of the cities viewed as “most livable” in the world can be found in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Norwa

It is widely held that modern civilization was begun along the shores of Southern Europe – from the start of science and democracy to viticulture and art. You can explore the history of the “Old World” along its coasts. Whether you lay in the sun on the beaches of Spain and Italy, study the historical s

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

Two broad types of Tuscan water fountains widely known in the fifteenth century were the freestanding or "isolated" type, designed for the middle of a piazza, court or garden; and the "engaged" or wall water feature, set onto a wall at the end of a square or plaza. The Florentine wall fountain was the primary example from this period and is the han

Adding a wall fountain as a design element will make a wonderful impression on your family and friends. The dazzling elegance a wall water feature lends to any space is in addition to the gentle background sounds it produces. Imagine the positive impact it will have on guests when they experience its wondrous sights and sounds.A living area with a