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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

How to Do Venice in 48 Hours

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By Katy Hyslop


Canals, gondoliers, romance, swaying buildings and mystery persons wearing painted masks. This guide will help you get behind the mask of Venice in just 48 hours.
Providing you haven't spent the better part of the day trying to locate your accommodation you may find some time after checking in to do some exploring. One of the first things you will notice is no traffic. Vehicles are restricted to the last piece of solid ground near the train station, Piazzale Roma. This is where the bus terminal and public carparks are located and where your journey begins.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Hidden Treasures in Paris

La Défense as seen from the Eiffel Tower.Image via Wikipedia

Author: Suze

Paris was founded towards the end of the 3rd century BC on what is now the île de la Cite by a tribe of Celtic Gauls known as the Parisii. Centuries of conflict between the Gauls and Romans ended in 52 BC, when Julius Caesar's legions took control of the territory and the settlement became a Roman town. Christianity was introduced in the 2nd century AD, and the Roman party was finally crashed in the 5th century by the arrival of the Franks. In 508 AD, Frankish king Clovis I united Gaul as a kingdom and made Paris his capital, naming it after the original Parisii tribe.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Be Mesmerized with Isle of Wight's Historic Destinations

Isle of Wight from Carisbrooke CastleImage by Elizabeth Buie via Flickr
Author: Mary

Staying in one of the luxurious Isle of Wight cottages will make your next getaway even more special for the whole family. These spacious Isle of Wight cottages are ideal for travelling groups, big or small. Famous for magnificent self-catering accommodations, these Isle of Wight cottages provide superb customer service and top of the line amenities. Those who will bring their own car to get around the town will not have to worry about parking spaces, because there are ample slots allotted exclusively for guests.
When spending Isle of Wight holidays, you are assured that boredom won't strike any time. There are tons of activities to engage into during your Isle of Wight holidays, restaurants to try different international and local cuisines, nightclubs to hang out with friends, beaches to explore and castles to reunite with IOW's history. Once home to Queen Elizabeth, IOW is undoubtedly one of the fortresses of England's affluent heritage and culture. To better know the roots of the people from this island, pack your things and get ready to be mesmerized during your Isle of Wight holidays. Here are some recommended places to visit.

Friday, May 13, 2011

An Introduction To Grenoble

Panorama view over Grenoble, Isère departement...Image via Wikipedia


Author: James Clark

Grenoble is a city in France situated at the southeastern part of the country. Its population is about 158,000 and it can be found right at the foot of the Alps where two rivers, Drac and Isere, meet.

History of Grenoble
Grenoble's earliest history dates back in the 43 BC when the Allobroges tribe inhabited the place. The town was then compounded with a wall built in 286 AD. The place was turned into a Roman city following Emperor Gratian's visit. Known as Cularo during that time, the city was renamed as Gratianopolis, meaning city of Gratian, during 381. Its name evolved to Graignovol in the Middle Age until it eventually settled to be permanently called Grenoble.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Ponte Sisto - Rome

Ponte Sisto today – Rome, ItalyImage via Wikipedia
Author: daniele76

When You book a nice apartment in Rome Apartment in Rome, with us You'll realize how beautiful and magic this city is.
Ponte Sisto, also known as pons Agrippae (bridge Agrippa), pons Aurelius (Aurelius bridge), pons Antonini (bridge Antonino) pons Valentinians (bridge Valentinian) Gianicolense bridge, is a bridge that connects Piazza S. Vincent Pallotti Trilussa Square in Rome, in the districts Trastevere and Regola. The bridge was built to allow the crossing of the Tiber by Pope Sixtus IV between 1473 and 1479, the site of an ancient Roman bridge. It connects the two banks of the river between Via del Pettinari Trilussa and square.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Top Reasons to Go to Germany

Castle Neuschwanstein at Schwangau, Bavaria, G...Image via WikipediaBy Pollux Parker


Germany is a place of wonder. Dotted with an impressive array of cultural and historical attractions that range from old churches and museums to medieval villages and castles, this country has so much to offer to any visitor that there is no way you should pass on this when you go on a vacation to Europe. Here are the top reasons why it is a must to go to Germany.
World War II Landmarks and Memorials
Even though most countries have World War II landmarks, nothing can compare to those that Germany has. One of the most distinguished landmarks is the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin. Apart from that, you would also want to visit the memorials in the German concentration camps, Eagle's Nest, Military Museum in Dresden, the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, and the Jewish Museum.


Beer
Germans are known to be beer lovers. Beer, which is the world's alcoholic drink, is plentiful in this country. The close association is despite the fact that beer did not originate in Germany. Even so, over 1,300 breweries are located in the country, and over 5,000 brands can be tasted here. If you're a beer lover, you should definitely attend the annual Oktoberfest in Munich, which is held usually during the last week of September up to the first week of October.
German Castles
Another famous landmark that Germany is known for are its castles. Some of those worth checking out include Castles Along the Rhein River, Heidelberg Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Salzberg Castle.
Pollux Parker is an adventurer who loves discovering secret island getaways in each country he visits. Pollux also likes to collect German flag and buy German flag for sale.

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