Archive for julio, 2010

Visit Ljubljana of Slovenia

Sábado, julio 31st, 2010

Small capital Ljubljana is the center of the country of Slovenia to the product of a harsh story in which the protagonists were the wars and natural disasters like earthquakes that destroyed the city. Despite these facts, today is presented as a young city, but with a lot of history behind it, like its architecture and environment, long hidden secrets of the Slovenian city’s past.

Liubliana

Photography by Ljubljana, Slovenia’s heart

Many argue that the origin of the name of the city comes from an ancient Slavic town called Laburus, while others claim it comes from the Slavic word meaning beloved Luba, or Latin Alubiana. (más…)

The Eiffel Tower, Queen of Paris

Sábado, julio 31st, 2010

Undoubtedly, when we think of Paris, the first image that come to mind is the Eiffel Tower. Inevitably, and from the 60s, this stunning tower has been (and remains) one of the main icons of the French capital.

Tour Eiffel Tower Paris

Photography by Al Ianni

This structure of puddled iron was not always accepted by the Parisians, as it has been severely critical of industrial aesthetics and break it engenders to the city environment, completely accepted and recognized from the development of tourism in the mid-twentieth century. (más…)

The romantic capital of Estonia

Sábado, julio 31st, 2010

The romantic capital of Estonia is located on the northeast corner of Europe, the Baltic Sea and has a romantic landscape of rare beauty, given its tumultuous past.

Tallinn’s history was marked in recent years by a communist regime under Soviet rule being this star for five decades until the arrival of independence in 1991. Following this historic moment, the country and especially its capital, managed to devise a fast and accurate recovery under the system of Western capitalism.

Toompea Hill Palace Square, Tallinn

Photography by jimg944

One of its most precious jewel is the old town, which is characterized by its magnificent architectural legacies of medieval and Baroque styles, led by grand castles, stately churches and many cobbled streets that get lost among the dead, dying in large squares crowned important historical monuments. (más…)

Winter Fun in Finland

Sábado, julio 31st, 2010

Winter Fun in Finland

If you are lucky enough to spend a winter in Finland, you will see the entire floor is covered completely by a thick layer of white snow. When you poke your nose through the door of his residence, get a breath of pure mountain air imaginable, which will fill you with energy to live a wonderful day, one of the few places left in the world who have Wonderful surroundings to offer.

Finland Ice Marathon

Photography by J_Makk

Finland is a country that over the years, is preparing to spend the winter, no doubt, and although it might sound strange, the favorite time of most Finns, because it is a time that can perform a host sports and recreational activities related to snow and ice. (más…)

Meet and travel Athens

Jueves, julio 29th, 2010

Athens is probably the capital of Europe that has undergone changes in recent years. While Athens has become a modern metropolis still retains the atmosphere of a small town. Here the ancient meets the future and the ancient monuments form an Athens classic decor for a new and more fashionable, and it is precisely these stark contrasts that make exploring the city so exciting.

Athens, Greece Zeus Temple

Photography by Titanas

Athens had its golden age in the V century BC, when it built the most ancient monuments. During the Byzantine and Turkish eras the city fell into a small village, later becoming the capital of free Greece in 1833. For the 2004 Olympics changed almost all the infrastructure, and the metro, trams, new ring roads and viaducts have eased the pressure of huge automobile traffic. (más…)

Travel to Budapest

Jueves, julio 29th, 2010

Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, has managed to preserve his soul even though the city has modernized rapidly in recent years. The Hungarian capital, Budapest, extends along the river Danube. The same divide the city into two distinct parts: Buda and Pest. Both sides are linked by seven bridges road and pedestrian traffic. Today the Danube, the old Art Nouveau palace and the wide boulevards are accompanied by gourmet restaurants and trendy bars. They come here with an interest in history and anyone who wants to relax in one of the many steam baths.

Budapest

Photography by ** Maurice **

Budapest is a city that not only is beautiful and full of historical monuments and dramatic memories. It is also an excellent city for walking or fascinating excursions. (más…)

Winter in France Route

Jueves, julio 29th, 2010

Today we will have a winter route for France. We begin our tour in Ecrins National Park which is a Frenchman who has an area of more than 91 000 hectares and was declared a nature reserve in 1973. Here we can practice trekking and mountain climbing as you will find hundreds of peaks that sit at over 3000 meters above sea level. Just one of the most important natural monuments in the area is the Glacier Blanc, one of the best places for rock climbing in Europe.

Winter in France Route

Photography by *cerise*

Then go towards La Vanoise, another national park that sits on the French Alps, specifically in the area of Savoy, near Chamonix. Here we find a number of resorts like Pralognan La Vanoise is perhaps the best known of all. (más…)

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