My Life in Ruins..

SO there are many sights and attractions, so to speak, that you can visit while globe trotting the world. Beaches, the Eiffel Tower, The Great Wall, and of course, the worlds largest rubber band ball (in Lauderhill, FL, in case you were wondering). However, there are some things in life I think everyone should make the effort to see. They may not be glamorous or exotic. They won't help you get a nice golden tan. Hell, they won't even look that cool in pictures. But seeing some of the worlds greatest ancient ruins should be on everyones bucket list. Although it would be virtually impossible to see them all, there are a few countries that all travel lovers should hit. Greece is an obvious option, as is Italy. But Macchu Picchu in Peru is a must, as is Ayutthaya in Siam. Chichen Itza is a favorite Mayan ruin amongst travelers, and if you are feeling particularly adventurous, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. So let us break down some of these ruinous sights.

Greece:
The Acropolis in Athens is an incredible sight to see. Sitting atop a hill in the middle of the city, the Parthenon shines at night like a beautiful tribute to the mythology of the past. The Erechtheon and the Propylaea, the small temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike, still stand tall and majestic, inspiring travelers from the world over. Although the ruins have experience some decay due to weather and human intervention, the Acropolis is most certainly worth the trip. The city of Athens also opened a new museum dedicated to the monuments in late 2009 highlighting ancient Greek culture and history. For 1 Euro the museum is a must see.

The Temple of Apollo in Corinth is also an incredible experience. The number of ruins in Greece in too high to count, so just make the trek out there and explore.

As for the other ruins I mentioned, they are going to have to be saved for another post. I just got called into work :( If you've been to any ruins that you think are worthy of highlighting, let me know!! I am always open to suggestions. 

Cheers,

Danni