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• Berlin’s Bridges – Did You Know It Has More Than Venice?
  on May 31, 2013 in Europe Germany Traveling berlin european cities european landmarks travel europe
  Did you know Berlin hosts well over 900 bridges? That’s more than Venice, yet not many people realize Berlin’s architectural attractions until research or reality makes an impression. Berlin excites visitors due to many modern-day attractions, in...
• A Whistle-stop Tour of Albufeira
  on May 29, 2013 in Europe Recommendations Traveling albufeira algarve european cities european landmarks portugal travel europe
  A holiday in Albufeira is a good option if you’re after somewhere with lovely weather, a decent nightlife and beautiful beaches to relax on. If you’ve not been before, hang on to your hats and get ready for a super-speedy … Continue reading...
• The Blue Danube at the Boilers
  on May 26, 2013 in Europe Romania Traveling danube european landmarks iron gates travel traveling Romania visit romania
    A mountain-chain, pierced through from base to summit—a gorge four miles in length, walled in by lofty precipices; between their dizzy heights the giant stream of the Old World, the Danube. There aren’t any finer words to describe the R...
• Momondo: A Travel Agency Right in Your Pocket
  on May 17, 2013 in Recommendations recommendations travel applications
  The best gifts you can give to yourself or someone—if you’re wealthy enough—are tickets to a beautiful country. If you want to escape the toxic life you are currently having for just one day, visit places like Denmark’s Legoland, Paris, ̷...
• Making a Dream Come True. Antalya
  on May 15, 2013 in Recommendations Traveling Turkey antalya geyikbayirı travel turkey visit antalya visit turkey
  The gate to the Orient is an exotic world, a fascinating blend of European and Arab influences. Opening up to the emerald Mediterranean at one side and to the Black Sea at the other, split in two by the Bosphorus, … Continue reading »...
• The Ruins at Sarmizegetusa, the Capital of Roman Dacia
  on May 8, 2013 in Europe Museums Recommendations Romania Ruins and Fortifications Traveling museums romania ruins and fortifications ruins and fortifications romania sarmizegetusa
  We had planned this trip for a while now. We passed by it once before, but this time we weren’t going to let it slip from our hands again. From a distance, it seems like there’s nothing more to it … Continue reading »...
• Climbing Kilimanjaro – Things You Need to Know
  on Apr 30, 2013 in Climbing Recommendations climbing climbing gear climbing recommendations kilimanjaro recommendations
  Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest peak. Some locals have named it the “Coca Cola route” due to the availability of food and drink stalls along the steep ascent but the 19,000 ft climb should not be dismissed as an easy challenge. … Continue...
• 10 Most Beautiful Camping Locations in the World
  on Apr 29, 2013 in Accommodation Recommendations Traveling best campings camping campsite campsite geyikbayiri gear outdoors tents
  Camping abroad can often be challenging and physically testing. If you’re new to camping outdoors or you’re faced with adverse weather conditions, it can be mentally draining. But what you can’t dispute about camping abroad is that it’s incre...
• Granada
  on Apr 24, 2013 in Recommendations Spain Traveling european cities european landmarks granada spain travel europe travel spain traveling europe visit spain
  Located in the southern region of Andalucia, Granada is an historical city known for its many landmarks and monuments. The Alhambra is one of the country’s most visited buildings and the city’s main attraction. Albaicin Visitors will be a...
• Top 5 Reasons to Visit Finland in 2013
  on Apr 24, 2013 in Europe Recommendations Traveling european attractions european cities finland helsinki travel europe visit europe wildlife
  Known as one of the cleanest, safest and most beautiful countries in Europe, most travelers are in need of no more persuading when it comes to making the trip to Finland. Distinctive in wildlife, natural landscapes and seasonal phenomena, this …...
• The Louvre, the Museum of Museums
  on Apr 18, 2013 in Europe France Museums Recommendations Traveling european cities european landmarks france france landmarks louvre paris travel europe visit france visit paris
  To get to Paris and to visit the Louvre was like a dream come true. Located inside the palace that bears the same name, it is the largest museum of history in France and probably the most renowned in the … Continue reading »...
• First Time in Paris
  on Apr 1, 2013 in France Traveling european cities european landmarks france france landmarks paris traveling europe visit france
  Paris was, and still is in my heart, the most beautiful city in the world, the place where I’ve dreamed to go ever since I was a child. It is one of the most visited capitals on Earth, filled with … Continue reading »...
• A Walk Along the Seine
  on Mar 17, 2013 in Europe France Traveling european cities european landmarks france landmarks seine travel europe visit france
  My first encounter with Paris was before 2010. Back then, I lived each moment in the City of Lights to the maximum, feeling exaltation with very step I took. Some of my most cherished memories are closely tied to the … Continue reading »...
• Notre Dame de Paris
  on Mar 12, 2013 in Europe France Traveling churches european cities european landmarks france notre dame paris trave europe
  If you go to Paris and do not visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, you are missing out on the grandest, most amazing and emblematic Gothic cathedral in the world. We visited Notre Dame in the middle of the tourist season, … Continue reading »...
• Top Tips for Family Travel
  on Mar 12, 2013 in Holiday packages Recommendations recommendations travel
  There are just as many families across the UK searching for family travel tips, advice and urgent reassurance today as there ever was – concrete proof that we haven’t quite got the hang of it yet. Is there a blueprint … Continue reading
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• Costa Rica a Vacation Paradise
  on Mar 5, 2013 in Accommodation Exotic Destinations Recommendations Traveling accommodation costa rica exotic destinations mountaineering recommendations travel vacation
  Finding last minute deals for Costa Rica is an absolute must for the adventurous traveler. With captivating mountain ranges, to untouched beaches and a rain forest that will leave a last impression, Costa Rica offers a little bit of everything. ̷...
• A Visit to Seville
  on Mar 5, 2013 in Europe Recommendations Spain Traveling european cities european destinations european landmarks seville spain travel europe
  The city of Seville is located in the region of Andalucia, in the south of Spain. This city is one of the country’s most traditional and most visited cities, where visitors will be able to attend a flamenco show, try … Continue reading &#...
• The Rhine Valley and its Fairytale Castles
  on Mar 5, 2013 in Europe Germany Ruins and Fortifications Traveling castles european destinations european landmarks fortifications germany rhine valley travel europe
  After spending the night in Nuremberg, we continued our journey toward France through the Rhine Valley. Moving on between Bingen and Koblenz, we were getting closer and closer to the legendary Lorelei Rock, all the while passing through the Upper ...
• Amazing Prague
  on Feb 27, 2013 in Czech Republic Europe Traveling czech republic european cities prague travel europe
  It was nighttime when we reached Prague, the first objective of our trip through Europe. We were accommodated in the new city, at a hotel in an area with gray blocks of flats, which reminded us of the communist era. … Continue reading »...
• A Short Guide to the City of Barcelona
  on Feb 22, 2013 in Europe Recommendations Spain Traveling barcelona europe spain travel europe travel spain
  The city of Barcelona is located in the northeastern region of Catalonia, in Spain. This Mediterranean region is known for its architecture, its many festivals and its fresh food markets. Markets Located next to La Rambla main street, the Mercat R...

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