History and Documentation of the Eiffel Tower

By Marc Depraz

The Eiffel Tower history, Gustave Eiffel's masterpiece as well as details of the tower's construction, height, weight, materials, lighting and steps to the top are presented by Sweet Home. Built within the framework of the World Exhibition of the week and the celebration of the French Revolution, the tower with the flag fluttering at its peak was inaugurated on March 31, 1889. Though harsh criticism and protests from residents of Paris and intellectuals during its construction, the metal frame into a symbol of Paris and attracted over 6 million visitors each year.

New York City Walking Tours - The Best Way to Experience New York

Vacations have not been a top priority this year for many families so what is better than now to take a vacation when kids are back in school and the rates are lower during the low peak. There are sightseeing tours in New York City that you can go on to see the history of New York.

Experience Nature at its most Majestic with a Canadian Rockies Tour

Its time to get away. Life in the cubicle just isn’t cutting it, is it? No, you need space, adventure, air, real air, fresh, rarefied, crisp sweet air filling your lungs with the endless blue of the sky. A Canadian Rockies tour will help you breathe that blue. Oh, and the scenery ain’t bad either. Rich farmlands, scenic forests and sparkling lakes, hot springs, and some of the most beautiful cities of Western Canada all laid out at your feet from the peaks of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It’s time to take a tour and experience the wonder and boundless freedom of the North Country.