Every town, village and city has a story. Ghost towns offer something special – a captivating historical account of a place once filled with bustling businesses, families and life which often times, tragically, cease to exist.
Many of us know the story of Pompeii. In August A.D. 79, thousands of residents were going about their daily routines when a torrent of volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii. Shrouded in hardened ash 30 feet deep, the people, animals and buildings were suspended in time.
You’ve visited Europe’s most impressive landmarks and conquered several of its stunning capital cities, which is exactly as it should be. Now that you’re familiar with Europe's cultural side, could it be time to explore some of the continent’s natural wonders?
The best part about living in Europe is its accessibility to jet off to countries that are rich in history. One plane ride away and you can walk the ruins of Pompeii, fight alongside the Romans in the Colosseum and visit Zeus and the rest of the Greek gods.
