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The United States National Park Service manages 424 national monuments, national parks, historic sites and other protected areas. Among these are the 63 national parks that draw 350 million visitors each year. For more than 150 years, the National Park Service has managed millions of acres solely for the “enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti Every tourist who visits Italy in the summer wants a slice of it! Like a refreshing watermelon, pizza, or a delicious cake, people from all over the world come here to enthusiastically consume and explore that combination of monumentality and lightheartedness, fun and relaxation. Italy offers not only holidays rich in culture, history, excellent […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti ‘What fills the eye fills the heart’ celtic proverb Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, is located in the northeastern quadrant of the island of Ireland, on the western edge of continental Europe, often referred to as Atlantic Europe. The capital of this fascinating land is Belfast, a modern city whose historic […]
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Photographer Bernard Friel has been a contributor to UIG for nearly two decades. He is a nature photographer and is a charter and life member of the North American Nature Photography Assn. and served on its board and as its president. Bernie was born and grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he practiced law with […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti There are sports whose uniqueness makes them worthy of discovery and exploration. Two of these are undoubtedly flyboarding in Tignes, which takes place every summer on Lake Tignes in the French Alps, and paragliding over the dunes of Arcachon, also in France. These are not just sporting events, but true spectacles that […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti “Nothing is art if it does not come from nature” – Antoni Gaudì In 2026, the world celebrates and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of one of the most visionary and eclectic architects and artists of all time: Antoni Gaudí. Gaudi loved nature and organic forms; he did not contemplate sharp […]
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UIG is privileged to represent British photojournalist Andy Soloman. Andy’s travel and documentary photography represent the beauty in our world and the human need for connectedness, with nature and with each other. Andy has traveled and photographed the world and has led businesses and photo bureaus in the United Kingdom and across Asia. He found his […]
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By Francesca Lungarotti The allure of Albania, the “Land of the Eagles”, became increasingly popular with travelers during the summer seasons of 2024 and 2025. Many visitors are discovering that this Balkan pearl is not just a more affordable destination, but a new land of hidden treasures, fascinating history, unspoiled beaches, and wild nature. Many of […]
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UIG will be well-represented at this year’s CEPIC Congress in Valencia, Spain. The conference, running from May 6 through May 9 at the Hotel Melia in Spain’s third-largest city. With the futuristic buildings of the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, great museums, peaceful green spaces and a thriving cultural scene, Valencia is the perfect place […]
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Ninety-five years ago, on May 1, 1931, the iconic symbol of New York’s financial might, Empire State Building opened. Conceived of and announced just prior to the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the building was meant to symbolize the financial might and ingenuity of the United States as it neared the end of the roaring twenties. […]
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