Rivers are some of the most fascinating natural wonders on Earth. These large bodies of freshwater flow downhill in ribbon-like courses due to the force of gravity. They feed lakes, seas, oceans, and other rivers. Rivers are often full of life and also can create marvelous landscapes such as the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Aside from being beautiful geographical features, they’ve also been some of the most important sites in human history. Read More...
The City of Seven Hills and the City of Four Rivers tell us much about the topography of Lisbon, in Portugal, and Turin, Italy, respectively. Rome was also built on seven hills (although not in one day) but is usually called the Eternal City – the Romans believed their empire would flourish forever.Canada’s Vancouver is jokingly known as Rain City and Raincouver – meteorological monikers that certainly weren’t tourist office creations. Read More...
The senior men's side, boasting the likes of Manchester United keeper Mark Bosnich and Leeds wonder winger Harry Kewell, are proving themselves a match for the best in the business - and that includes Brazil - and the Under-17 Joeys came within a penalty of handing Australia their first World Cup trophy last weekend.
The Joeys, many of whom are already playing in Europe despite still being in their teens, showed defensive savvy and proficiency in attack against Brazil in the Under-17 final in New Zealand and lost out in the cruellest possible way, penalties. Read More...
