Although only a relatively small island, the UK is steeped in history and culture and is awash with both natural and man-made beauty. There are innumerable things to see and do. But as there is too much to take in all at once, here are the top 10 places you should try and visit on [...]
Barcelona’s city streets are peppered with the work of the famous modernist architect Antoni Gaudi. His unique contribution to the Art Nouveau movement is on display throughout Barcelona, and each building of his is more distinctive than the last. Even if you don’t know anything about architecture, you’ll be able to spot a Gaudi building [...]
When the city of Amsterdam comes to mind the first image that comes with it isn’t likely to be a bicycle. Windmills maybe, cafés perhaps or even the famous Red Lit De Wallen district – but surely not a bike? Much to its detriment, many will assume that travellers to Amsterdam are mostly bleary eyed [...]
Whoever visits Romania is tempted to visit Transyilvania, the land where it’s believed that count Dracula lived, the fictional character from Stocker’s Novel. Even though Dracula, the blood thirsty vampire, never existed, the land of Transilvania is a great place to be visited within the Eastern European country called Romania. Sibiu (in German refered as [...]
Sculpture: Constantin Brâncuşi’s sculptures at Tirgu Jiu The Romanian artist was voted one of the most important creators of his time, his works, such as Madame LR, being sold for no less than almost 30 million euros. Many of these works of art are now part of private collections, so there are plenty of them [...]
Whoever visits Australia gets to know a land of contrasts where just about everything catches the eye. Apart from its natural beauties and traces left be anciant still little-known civilisations, this country is also the place where modernity flourishes like in few other places. The Australian cities can compare easily with their American or European [...]
Turkey has always had its share of mystery and exotism due to its complex history and rich cultural heritage. However, nature has also cast its gifts on this country, offering a real feast for the eyes of any tourist coming here. And there is no better example than the Pamukkale Springs, a place that can [...]
You don’t have to be a shopaholic to enjoy a fine piece of jewelry or to spend a bit more than you’re used to on something which really is special. Now jewelry seems to fit this pattern; even though prices may be a bit spicy they can offer a degree of satisfaction hard to obtained [...]
Spa. A wonderful way of treating the body and the spirit, of charging your batteries in the most pleasant way. Ladies, it’s time for you to feel like queens, forget the everyday routine and experience something new. Be it a family holiday or a “girls’ one”, the following spa centres are a must. Vichy, France [...]
The Schönbrunn Palace , considered the most beautiful baroque palace in Europe, is the replica of Versailles Palace and was the residence of the royal family since the XVIIIth century until 1918. Only 40 rooms of the 1411 rooms of the palace and adjacent buildings are open for public visitation. Its interior is majestic: Ceiling [...]
Tue, May 1, 2012
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