Archive for julio, 2010

The magical and enchanting Bruges

Sábado, julio 24th, 2010

Bruges is one of the most charming and relaxing cities worldwide. A city full of nostalgia that surrounds all who visit Belgium. Being Beginhof is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Bruges is was founded in 1245 by the then Countess of Flanders and Princess of Constantinople, Margarita.

The magical and enchanting Bruges, Belgium

Photography by Jim Linwood

It is said that the city of Bruges is “haunted” by the huge silence in the place because it has something special that makes all the tourists coming here, immediately lower the tone of his voice, to the point of appearing to speak in secret and in the outskirts of Bruges are Wingjaard and Sint-Katelijne Straat, two small neighborhoods where they concentrate most pubs and shops of the city, so they are always full of tourists embarrassing. (más…)

Bruges, the city of bridges

Sábado, julio 24th, 2010

Located to the northeast of Belgium, only an hour train ride from the famous Brussels, Bruges presents a unique landscape surrounded by channels like the old Venice, with a typical medieval architecture intact, reflecting Europe’s past, and numerous bridges that look out onto the port generates a perfect environment for a visit. Its origin or source of the name comes from Old Norse Bryggia, which means bridge, dock, and refers to the large number of bridges that are scattered around the city, giving it a city-port basis.

The city of bridges

Photography by leoplus

Its origins go back to the eleventh century, when documents began to appear where declaring the existence of Bruges as a city. (más…)

Nepal: Activities and destinations

Viernes, julio 23rd, 2010

Nepal: Activities and destinations

If you plan a different trip, to a mysterious and ancient. We propose as a destination in Nepal, a country of small size, located in the middle of the most fabulous Asian mountains, a perfect place for trekking and mountaineering.

Nepal of Activities and destinations

Photography by wonker

Adventure sports:

One of the most remarkable for adventure sports is the Annapurna Sanctuary, where you can find variety of routes for walking. (más…)

A cultural tour of Germany

Viernes, julio 23rd, 2010

A cultural tour of Germany

Germany is regarded today as one of the most touristic European countries, proof of this are the annual statistics that exceed tens of millions of foreign visitors. Through the Germanic territory we can find a number of places to go.
Without doubt, one of the most important is the capital Berlin, where we found the so-called Museum Island is the area where we found a group of prominent museums. It is worth mentioning that today the Museum Island is considered since 1999 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1999.

Taking the path to the Marienberg Fortress, Wurzberg

Photography by Alaskan Dude

Germany also gives us the opportunity to travel not only cosmopolitan city but of a romantic routes through beautiful scenery where you can find castles, palaces and medieval towns. (más…)

Hotels in Austria

Jueves, julio 22nd, 2010

Austria is visited annually by hundreds of tourists who come in search of its varied attractions. Visit Vienna, La Casa de la Musica and hear classical pieces from the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, may be part of a special tour. Go to the Belvedere Gallery to see the paintings of Gustav Klimt, visit Linz, cultural capital, enjoy spring in Salzburg, called the North Rome, stroll through its streets, its florid parks by bicycle, or go to the holiday village Innsbruck. Visit the city of Graz, named World Heritage Site by UNESCO or the Palace of Schonbrunn.

Hotels in Austria

Photography by www.hirners.com

If the traveler decides to go to all these destinations, it is necessary to take into account the place where you stay. For Austria it also includes several offers. We leave here some of which could serve. (más…)

Cheap flights to Singapore

Jueves, julio 22nd, 2010

Singapore, an island located in the southern state of Johor, specifically in the Malaysian peninsula, north of Riau Islands and is separated from them only by a strait. Would you like to know the smallest country in Southeast Asia? Then we then due to more attractive in this area of the planet.

Singapore Cityscape

Fotografía por williamcho

Before starting our search for cheap flights, let’s talk a bit about the history of the place. For many centuries, this island was known as Temasek, its original name, but was renamed later, by a prince Parameswara in the fourteenth century, such as Singapore which translates into Spanish as the city of lions. (más…)

Sightseeing in Dusseldorf

Miércoles, julio 21st, 2010

Known as the main town for the fashion in Germany, Düsseldorf is a city located on the banks of the River Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, which has an amazing music movement, which can be clearly seen in its commercial streets, we can also find a great industry for the production of automobiles and textiles all current movement that tells the city would be amazing to know that after more than 80% of its territory was destroyed in World War II.

Sightseeing in Dusseldorf

Fotografía por Effervescing Elephant

Among the highlights we can find several buildings and monuments which are very good representatives of different architectural styles, this is where stands the church of St. Andreas. In case you did not know, we tell you that this is a Jesuit church built in 1629 and shows an excellent example of baroque style. To know one must turn to the historical city center. Continuing with our religious path can visit the Basilica of St. Lambertus, which is located in Stiftsplatz 9. It is a Gothic building dating from the fourteenth century. It is worth mentioning that both have an impressive interior decor and in outward appearance. (más…)

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