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Every year on 4th July, people across the United States celebrate Independence Day. The day marks the moment in 1776 when the American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain by adopting the Declaration of Independence. It is one of the country’s most important national holidays and celebrates freedom, unity and the nation’s history. The Declaration of Independence was […]
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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 “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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Jump in to our time machine as we take you back 100 years to snapshots of what was happening around the world back in 1926. What was going on in the daily lives of people, what events were happening? Are there things we do now that were surprisingly similar all that time ago? When you […]
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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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St George’s Day and Shakespeare’s birthday On 23 April each year, England celebrates its patron saint, Saint George, a figure whose story blends legend and history. Believed to have lived in the 3rd century in what is now Turkey, George was a Roman soldier who refused to give up his Christian faith and was executed for it. Over […]
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