The Portuguese also sailed down the west coast of Africa, going beyond Cape Bojador in 1434, a feat theretofore considered to be impossible.
Before the Portuguese accomplished going past Cape Bojador, it was believed to be impossible to do so.
Israel is a small country, measuring just 445 km (260 miles) north to south and 112 km (70 miles) at its widest point, yet it packs in so many sights that you couldn't possibly see them all in the space of a two-week or even three-week trip.