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8 things to do in London 2008-07-18 12:43:29 You need some time to understand and visit London. Hard to say how much time. Some cities accepted me fast, other much more difficult. I can’t name the reasons.
London accepted and swallowed me very fast, in 4 days (personal record). But for that I filled the following necessary steps, which I am recommending to you [...] Read more:things
Everyone’s guide to London 2008-07-16 11:57:29 London is huge, London is old, but very dynamic. For 200 years (up to 1925) London has been world’s biggest city and the capital of the British Empire, which was a huge mix of people and covered fast the half of the planet.
London was founded by the Romans, under the name of Londinium. Today London [...]
Love it or hate it: Patong Beach 2008-07-15 16:16:58 While Phuket remains Thailand’s most popular island destination, there is one area of the island that visitors have a love-hate relationship with. That area is, of course, Patong Beach
.
Patong Beach was the first area of Phuket to be heavily developed. As a result, it is an absolute mess, with concrete everywhere. The beach is filthy, [...]
The most amazing hotel 2008-07-14 12:32:34 As a traveler you must have found many funny or unconventional hotels. What I found in Ljubliana, Slovenia was nevertheless something special: a former jail decorated as a hotel. It is cheap, interesting and comfy. Artists from all over the world brought their contribution to this hotel. But in some places you guess the [...]
Travel news 2008-07-13 10:58:41 Mainly bad news, I am sorry. But this is the truth, and I think to be one of my duties to inform you correctly!
1. Lufthansa rose the prices of the tickets due to record oil prices. Other companies are preparing to do the same.
2. Avoid California, there are huge wood fires, and many of them [...] Read more:Travel
Cities on the Silk Road 2008-07-11 14:31:44 A trip along the silk road is simultaneously a travel in space and a travel in the past. The silk road has a fabulous history, it has played for many thousand years a major role in the evolution of mankind.
Along the silk road were build and flourished many cities. Some of them are still existing [...] Read more:Cities
Gambling in the amazing Las Vegas 2008-08-10 15:05:47 I think that gambling tourism is a specific way of tourism. I also mentioned this way of tourism in one of my prior posts.
This way of making tourism is not very old ( 200 years I would say) and its major targets are Macau and Las Vegas
.
Gambling
in Las Vegas
is a legend, which also [...]
The Olympic Games in Beijing and other 11 amazing places to visit 2008-08-07 15:02:22 As an addicted traveler, you must love sports, must you not? Maybe not all the olympic sports, but some of them surely. You also like to play, that is a special spirit, and you like to fight and win.
The OlympicGames
have a long history, and are a call to peace and frienship. Do not [...] Read more:Beijing
, visit
The lethal K2 2008-08-05 13:14:39 11 climbers, adventurers, alienists or whatsoever found the dead on the Himalayan K2 peak since a short time.
K2 is world’s second highest peak, but it is said to be the most dangerous. Let the facts speak: during this year 2600 people reached the Everest peak, and only 305 completed the ascension of K2!
K2 is really [...]
The amazing Jeita Groto 2008-08-03 05:46:25 Please, do not read this article if you hate dark places, as are the caves.
Anyway, in my opinion, you should visit this groto, it is really a masterpiece.
If you will reply ” what can be so spectacular in a cave?”, I must answer: I can hardly find my words for describing such a beauty! [...]
The fantastic Hamburg Cruise Days 2008-07-31 13:44:49 If you like ship cruises, if you like sailing, if you like sea, if you like Hamburg
, if you like shows and entertainment, then you must visit Hamburg until the 6th of August!
Boris Becker opened yesterday the Hamburg Cruise
Days which are lasting a week. 100 000 people, locals and tourists, took part to that [...]
Enjoy and relax in Calgary 2008-07-28 22:44:07 A few time ago, while visiting Canada and reporting about Banff, I also visited Calgary
.
I loved Calgary from the first sight, and very soon I wanna go back. I would also recommend to you a visit there.
Calgary lies in the western Canada, being the largest city of the Alberta Provincion with its 1000000 inhabitants. Calgary [...]
Photo of the day: two undecent galaxies 2008-07-27 00:18:22 If you watch the sky during night, with your lover aside, think a little about this outrageous photo!
What we got here? Two galaxies
simply making love!
To be scientifically correct ( which I don’t like always ) : these are two remote galaxies, namely NGC 5426 and 5427, who are passing each other tail. This phenomenon [...] Read more:Photo
Photo of the day: leopard attacks crocodile 2008-08-23 07:33:44 Nature, or better said, the poor nature still resisting on the Earth, is going sometimes mad. I will show you an example bellow: a leopard attacking a crocodile. Usually, they do not meet together, have nothing to share, have nothing in common. first of all, have not the same taste and source of hunting.
Who knows [...] Read more:Photo
, attacks
5 capital things to do in Istanbul 2008-08-21 14:25:01 Istanbul, former Constantinopole, Tsarigrad has a lot of attractions and atractive corners for his visitors.
This city is a holly city of Islam, and I noticed for you the following most atractive spots:
1. Topkapi Palace, where you can find the personal belonging of Mohammed and the first caliphs. A huge museum with many craft and art [...] Read more:capital
, things
A megacity on two continents: the overwhelming Istanbul 2008-08-17 02:46:38 Istanbul is a megacity like no other, an unique megacity: it lies on two continents.
It is Europe’s most poulous city, and is ranked worldwide on the 3rd place, with its 12 000 000 inhabitants. The european side is named Thrace, and the asian Anatolia. 30 % of the population lives on the asian side, which [...]
Top 10 cities you must see in this life 2008-08-14 12:36:16 You must have your favorites among the cities you have visited, among islands, among hotels. I also have my favorites in all these fields.
Allow me to start with the cities I love, nevertheless I have not reported (yet) about all. I can recommend them to you, and I will go in details in other posts, [...]
Growth and decay of the magic city of Petra 2008-08-12 14:21:50 Visiting a very old deserted city can seem meaningless to some of you, waste of time for others. But for a few fans of archaeology, history and related tourism it is a big challenge and a wonderful occasion to think!
Visiting Petra
, the magic city, is such a wonderful chalenge you must to take on. Petra [...] Read more:Growth
Long Distance Driving Tips With Children 2008-09-17 11:53:22 A driving trip with the kids can be a great family experience. However, sometimes sitting in a car for the better part of a day can get to the kids. Planning in advance can help make the trip go quicker. Obviously the age of your children determines what to take, how to plan, etc. Here [...] Read more:Driving
, Children
10 things to do in Dubai 2008-09-15 11:51:33 Dubai is a very modern, even futuristic, city. But in Dubai, near a modern economy, you can discover a very old culture, which is really amazing.
I made a short list of my favorites things
to do in Dubai, and here you are:
1.Visiting Dubai is the best opportunity to see alive its magnificent hotels, Burj al [...] Read more:Dubai
Tips for Locating a Hotel 2008-09-13 23:19:20 The best way to locate a hotel to stay in while traveling is to obtain state hotel information booklets/pamphlets, which are often left in restaurants or gas stations located at exits off the main highways. These booklets all contain discount coupons for the participating hotels, with prices much lower than prices available if you called [...] Read more:Hotel
The perfect vacation in the exotic Acapulco 2008-09-12 13:32:44 Acapulco has a long history. Its travel history started nevertheless after the WWII, in 1949, with the opening of the first discos, restaurants etc.
The resort lies on Mexico western coast, in a wonderful bay.
It was boosted in the travel industry by the famous Hollywood actor Johny Weismuller ( alias Tarzan). After that, in the 60’s [...] Read more:exotic
Flight Delayed? Know Your Rights (or Lack Thereof) 2008-09-10 01:16:03 Being the ex-general counsel at Expedia and now running Avvo and its free legal advice Q&A forum, I am often asked “What are my rights if I my flight is horrendously delayed?” This question usually comes from someone who just spent an unexpected afternoon on the tarmac due to flight delays.
Well, before you get [...] Read more:Flight
, Rights
Futuristic Hotels: Atlantis the Palm in Dubai 2008-09-08 15:07:21 Dubai possesses already world’s most luxury hotel, The Burj al Arab.
Very soon another highest class hotel will be added: the amazing Atlantis
The Palm Hotel. It is a hotel with 1729 rooms and 17 restaurants, and will be opened to the public on 24th September. The construction lasted 4 years and cost 1,5 billion dollars.
This [...] Read more:Dubai
, Hotels
World Expo 2008 in Zaragoza 2008-09-06 12:15:20 On 14th of September the current year edition of the World
Expo will end in Zaragoza, Spain after three months of exhibitions, shows and entertainment.
It was a success, without any doubt, attracting even more visitors than initially evaluated. And succeed to do an even more important thing: growing the awareness on the global problem of [...]
Top 10 Destinations in September 2008-09-04 22:54:46 You can still travel a lot in September
, with the big advantage of small prices. The peak season is off, and during the transition season ( autumn in the northern hemisphere, and spring in the southern) you can save a lot of money. So, I will recommend you some wonderful destinations.
1. The Greek islands. [...] Read more:Destinations
Top 10 things to do in Paris 2008-08-31 10:06:55 Paris is one of the world’s most visited cities. It has hundreds of interesting and exciting places for its 30 millions visitors which it hosts yearly!
My personal 10 favorites in this eclectic city of Paris are listed bellow.
1. Hotel d’Angleterre, a luxury mansion build in the XVIII th century, which served as english Embassy. In [...] Read more:things
, Paris
The charming and magic Paris 2008-08-26 14:02:49 I have visited Paris
last month and I can say one thing: Paris is more charming than ever.
What makes this wonderful city so special? Hard to answer. It is a similar question to: why is Marylin Monroe so attractive? Is a special air in the city, specially in Montmartre where, between the World War I [...]
Top Honeymoon Destinations in USA 2008-10-05 02:12:12 If you are looking for somewhere special for your perfect honeymoon, then USA has a lot of exciting and diverse destinations to offer. There are a number of large, thrilling cities to visit, as well as some of the most beautiful and dramatic landscapes in the world.
Although it is expensive, one of the most [...] Read more:Honeymoon
, Destinations
Top 5 destinations in October 2008-10-04 13:06:48 October is an ideal month for vacation. The temperature is mild, not very low, neither very high. If you wish to spend a week end away, or even a longer vacation, I prepared following propositions for October:
1. The Seychelles islands in the Indian Ocean. 145 beautiful island, with dreaming beaches and wonderful hotels. The perfect [...] Read more:October
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