Going to the far reaches of the globe is exciting and a lot of fun if you know where you really want to go and have made your mind up, but what if you have run out thoughts where you want to spend your vacation. A simple yet interesting vacation idea is to take your next holiday to the visit the great castles of England. While it seems like quite a boring way to spend a vacation but in fact … Continue reading →
The Viennese cuisine is recognized as one of the world’s best. One of the first things you picture when thinking of food in Vienna is the “Sachertorte”, the city’s most famous cake. The original recipe for this dessert has been a well kept secret for years. Everyone loves the taste, everyone wants a piece, but no-one can get their hands on the original recipe! There still remains only one, so go to Vienna, enjoy the original Sachertorte and try and … Continue reading →
Rome, otherwise known as the eternal city, is one of the richest centers in terms of cultural legacy, along with Paris. Almost everywhere in city we can see monuments which have been in the same place for several hundreds of years. In amongst all these monuments, Churches stand out as the most widely renowned, such as the Sistine Chapel, for example. Below is a list of these Roman Churches.: St. Peter’s Basilica This is THE sanctuary of the Christian religion. … Continue reading →
Tignes in France is a skiing location that is much different from the boarder adjacent Alps, and other skiing facilities that have put France firmly on the skiing map. The rise of Tignes, initially came with the rise of tourism in the area. During the last 10 years the facilities have been improved immensely with a new state-of-the-art training facility, and freestyle snowboarding facilities being built in the area. Over the past 10 years, the area has welcomed over 1 … Continue reading →
London has seen some turbulent times. It has survived plagues, the Great Fire of London and two world wars. Despite all this, the capital of the United Kingdom still has its fair share of sights for history lovers. The Romans named it ‘Londinium’ and brought the town into the civilized world. It’s hard to imagine the Roman face of London, but there are remains from that bygone age. Near Moorgate stands the remnants of an ancient wall built around the … Continue reading →
The Federal Republic of Germany is the most influential countries of Europe. With many magnificent castles it has wealth of art and culture. German is the widely spoken language in German, but outsiders can find many English speaking locals especially in the common tourist destinations. Local Customs Locals greet each other by handshaking and saying Guten Tag. To say goodbye, people use Auf Wiedersehen. Guests are expected to bring uncovered and odd number of flowers, especially roses, when visiting someone’s … Continue reading →
Officially known as the Republic of Iceland, is located in northwestern Europe. It comprises of the island of Iceland and its outlying small islands in the northern Atlantic Ocean between Greenland, Norway, Scotland, Ireland, and the Faroe Islands. Iceland’s sparkling glaciers, hot thermal springs, spectacular geysers, active volcanoes, lava fields, stunning waterfalls and snow-capped mountains, certainly makes it the original ‘land of fire and ice’. Iceland is a very big island with a unique landscape which is rugged and colorful … Continue reading →
The Italian capital city is among the most sought after getaway destination spots all over the world not only because it is the world capital for Catholics, but also because it features some of Italy’s most dazzling locations to travel. Ancient spots just like the Colosseum, the Pantheon, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Forum, Piazza Navona, and the Baths of Caracalla are simply a few of the countless charming places that you can take pleasure in. If you would like to … Continue reading →
Aviemore is based in the highlands of Scotland, with impressive mountain views, and surrounded by country-side it stands 26,000 feet above rural farmland. The area is renowned for skiing, having recently had 2 European Level Competitions on its snowy peaks. The ski resorts success, with professional skiing has also lead to success with tourists, having 12,000 people hitting the slopes each month. These massive numbers are also attributed to snowboarding, with boarding specific slaloms on one side of the mountains. … Continue reading →
Geilo in Norway stands 800 metres high, and has one of the highest ski lifts in the world, stretching 3,887 feet. Geilo is positioned three and a half hours from the capital city, whilst having good road and rail links to the village. Set amidst amazing scenery just off the banks of Fjord, Geilo is at the heart of Norway’s “Winter Wonderland”. Maintaining its reputation as an excellent family resort, Geilo has seen visitors from Europe and beyond since early … Continue reading →
