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24/02/2020

Copán is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization located in the Copán Department of western Honduras, not far from the border with Guatemala. Today's Daily Escape was the capital city of a major Classic period kingdom from the 5th to 9th centuries AD.

23/02/2020

In the 1960s the UK moved to establish a new city to relieve some of the overcrowdedness near London. Milton Keynes, today's Daily Escape, was born in 1967, encompassing the existing towns of Bletchley, Stony Stratford and Wolverton. The site was deliberately located equidistant from London, Birmingham, Leicester, Oxford and Cambridge with the intention that it would be self-sustaining and eventually become a major regional center in its own right.

22/02/2020

Andorra, today's Daily Escape, is a tiny, independent principality situated between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. It’s known for its ski resorts and a tax-haven status that encourages duty-free shopping. Capital Andorra la Vella has boutiques and jewelers on Meritxell Avenue and several shopping centers. The old quarter, Barri Antic, houses Romanesque Santa Coloma Church, with a circular bell tower.

21/02/2020

Lago di Piediluco is a lake that straddles the border between the Province of Terni, Umbria, Italy and the Province of Rieti, Lazio. Visit today's Daily Escape for a wonderful vacation in a beautiful natural setting.

20/02/2020

The Flamenco dance and music is indigenous to Andalucia and is nowhere more popular or spectacular than in Seville, today's Daily Escape. From the eighth to the fifteenth century, when Spain was under Moorish rule, there were influences of Arab music which crept into Flamenco and are evident today in the plaintive wailing of the singing. One of the major Flamenco shows in Seville is Los Gallos, a nearly two hour spectacle.

19/02/2020

The Daily Escape is in Russia today. Minsk, capital of Belarus, is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture. Many of its museums, theaters and other cultural attractions line Independence Avenue (Praspyekt Nyezalyezhnastsi), a wide, 15km-long thoroughfare leading to vast Independence Square. Looming over this iconic plaza are massive KGB Headquarters and the neo-Romanesque Church of Saints Simon and Helena, also known as Red Church.

18/02/2020

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and headland, on Spain's south coast. Today's Daily Escape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 426m-high limestone ridge. First settled by the Moors in the Middle Ages and later ruled by Spain, the outpost was ceded to the British in 1713.

17/02/2020

Another Caribbean paradise, the Daily Escape is in Roatan, Honduras. Roatán is one of Honduras’ Caribbean Bay Islands. Part of the huge Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, it’s known for its beaches, dive sites and marine life, including whale sharks.

16/02/2020

Founded in 1521, the old city of San Juan in Puerto Rico could well be the oldest part the US. The Daily Escape is in the Old City, characterized by its narrow, blue cobblestone streets, and flat roofed brick and stone buildings which date back to the 16th and 17th century—when Puerto Rico was a Spanish possession. Near Fort San Felipe del Morro, is the Casa Blanca, a palace built on land which belonged to the family of Ponce de Leon.

15/02/2020

In Pakistan, the Daily escape is at the Kirthar National Park, situated in the Kirthar range mountains in Karachi and Jamshoro District in Sindh, Pakistan. It was founded in 1974 and stretches over 3087 km², being the second largest National Park of Pakistan. The fauna comprises leopards, striped hyenas, wolves, ratels, urials, chinkara gazelles and rare Sind wild goats. The park is accessible by jeep. Two rest houses are available there for tourists.

14/02/2020

In 1493 Christopher Columbus found the island of St. Bartholomew (St. Bart), an arid, volcanic rock of just eight square miles, now home to an eclectic mix of iguanas, night-blooming cactus, and fabulous beaches as well as luxury yachts, designer boutiques, and celebrities… It is certainly the most unusual of the French West Indies islands.

13/02/2020

No visit to Normandy France (today's Daily Escape) is complete without a visit to the battlesites at the five beaches of the D Day Landing on June 6, 1944. Well fortified German bunkers, built along the so called Atlantic Wall by Rommel, dealt heavy casualties to the Allied troops. Many of these bunkers are still relatively intact and stand as a silent testament to the carnage of that day. It is said that one German machine gun operator in one of these bunkers killed hundreds of Allied troops singlehandedly.

12/02/2020

The rugged and mountainous west coast of Mallorca is today's Daily Escape. It is full beautiful, quaint little towns like the one we feature today, Estellencs.

11/02/2020

Lisbon's Carmelite Convent, today's Daily Escape, was founded in 1389. The Convent was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1755 in which many congregants were observing mass and were killed by the rubble. It is now a magnificent ruin and museum. At the entrance of the museum is a stone engraved with Gothic lettering, informing visitors that Pope Clement VII (1523 - 1534) granted 40 days of indulgence to "any faithful Christian" who visits this church.

10/02/2020

Wrocław (Breslau) is a city on the Oder River in western Poland, and today's Daily Escape. It’s known for its Market Square, lined with elegant townhouses and featuring a modern fountain. Also on the square is the Gothic Old Town Hall, with its large astronomical clock. Nearby is the Panorama of Racławice, a painting depicting the 1794 battle for independence. The Centennial Hall auditorium, with its giant dome and tall spire, lies across the river.

09/02/2020

The Daily Escape is back in the region of Antequera Spain. Fuente de Piedra (Fountain of Stone) is a typical Andalusian village on the plain of the region of Antequera, Malaga province. This town stands out for its natural setting, strong traditions and the lagoon that bears its name, listed as a nature reserve. The actual fountain (Fuente de la Piedra) which gives ts name to this town, dates from the XVIII century, and was built on an earlier fountain built by the Romans. The initial source was known by the name of Fons Divinus referring to its healing waters.

08/02/2020

In Terni Italy, the Daily Escape is visiting The Cascata delle Marmore, a man-made waterfall created by the ancient Romans. Its total height is 550 feet, making it the tallest man-made waterfall in the world. Of its 3 sections, the top one is the tallest, at 270 ft.

07/02/2020

The Daily escape is off the coast of Japan where the water is gloriously turquoise, the sand is perfectly white and you can lie on a beach with few neighbors besides the friendly sea turtles beneath the surface. We are at the Ryukyu Islands, an archipelago that stretches from the southwestern tip of Japan to Taiwan.

06/02/2020

Lower Kachura Lake, today's Daily Escape is located in Kachura village 20 minutes from Skardu city town. The lake is known as Shangrila lake after a resort built on its bank in 1983.

05/02/2020

Warsaw’s Old Town is the finest and most picturesque part of the city. Today's Daily Escape was built during the 12th to 13th century and is surrounded by 14th century fortification walls. It played a major role in Poland’s history and cultural life since the beginning of its existence, and continues to do so even today. Visit Old Town to see the most beautiful houses and palaces in the city, dine at the market square, or check out the most inspiring museums Warsaw has to offer.

01/02/2020

Beaches tucked off the beaten path, quaint cafes, vineyards, a castle and a small island in the Aegean. The Daily Escape asks "what's not to like?" We are on the small island of Bozcada, a little known part of Turkey but nonetheless a must see stop to that region.

31/01/2020

The Daily Escape is luxuriating in the ancient Arab Baths in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The Arab Baths date back to a period between the 10th and 12th centuries, and were built based on antique elements and by recycling capitals from previous periods (Muslim, Byzantine and Roman capitals). These baths are virtually all that remain of the Arab city of Medina Mayurqa (now known as Palma de Mallorca)

30/01/2020

The Daily Escape is in the vibrant city of Seville, Spain. The grand Almohar Mosque in Seville is a must see on your visit there for several reasons. First is the grandeur and splendor of the graceful moorish arches inside, the orange grove in the yard and the minaret from which the faithful were called to prayer. But beyond that, the largest cathedral in Spain is actually built inside the sprawling expanse of the mosque, Santa Maria de la Sede.

29/01/2020

Langtang is a region in the Himalayas of Nepal to the north of the Kathmandu Valley and bordering Tibet. Today the Daily Escape is in the Langtang National Park enjoying the majestic splendor of Nepal.

28/01/2020

The Alcázar of Seville is a royal palace in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, originally developed by Moorish Muslim kings. Today's Daily Escape is renowned as one of the most beautiful in Spain, being regarded as one of the most outstanding examples of mudéjar architecture found on the Iberian Peninsula.

27/01/2020

Close to the Lithuanian border in northern Poland, the Daily Escape is in the lake region of Masuria, containing over 2.000 lakes as well as large forests and historic towns. It is a paradise for sailing, windsurfing and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, bicycling and horseback riding during the warm summer months, and also offers a range of winter activities. Many of the lakes in Masuria are connected with each other by rivers and canals, so it is possible to sail or kayak hundreds of kilometers in the region.

26/01/2020

Placencia is a beach resort on the Caribbean coast of Belize. Today's Daily Escape is at the southern tip of the Placencia Peninsula, known for its palm-lined beaches. Between the peninsula and the mainland, Placencia Lagoon is home to manatees and saltwater crocodiles. Offshore, there are dive sites on the coral Belize Barrier Reef.

25/01/2020

Today's Daily Escape is the quaint town of Mollina Spain, whose roots go back to Neolithic times. The present town, however, dates mainly from a more peaceful time, the 16th century, when the Reconquest was won and the lands parcelled out for farming to the victors. Thus the peacetime Mollina grew up around a convent, the Convent de la Ascension, rather than a fortified encampment like many Andalucían towns.

24/01/2020

The Daily Escape takes us to the beautiful ancient city of Cordoba Spain in the province of Andalusia. Cordoba is the home of such greats as Seneca the Younger and the famous doctor/philosopher Moses Maimonides. Every year since 1918, the town sponsors a courtyard and patio contest where the inhabitants of Cordoba throw open their outer doors to show off the incredible cornucopia of flora in their courtyards.

23/01/2020

Istria Croatia is today's Daily Escape. This heart-shaped peninsula in the north corner of Croatia offers some epic adventures and experiences like biking, gourmet food, beaches, wineries, olive oil tastings, stunning countryside, history and activities such as paragliding, rock climbing and diving.

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The Daily Escape is in Edinburgh Scotland, visiting the iconic Edinburgh Castle. Here visitors are treated to actors dressed in period costume demonstrating various aspects of medieval life. Here is a video of an actor dressed as a musketeer explaining how to load and fire a musket.

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