Archive for diciembre, 2010

Cadiz Beaches

Sábado, diciembre 18th, 2010

La Costa in the province of Cadiz is also known as Costa de la Luz, in its scope, the number of days of sunshine you have and that is grown, but perhaps also by the little shadow that make the skyscrapers in the front line because almost none. It is a stronghold on the Mediterranean coast paved the peninsula, 200 km of fine golden sand even with a point of virginity which gives a very authentic and friendly character.

Cadiz Beaches

Photography by mikebaird

The proximity of nature and the countryside in the Mediterranean beaches of the peninsula is becoming a scarce commodity, which can be enjoyed only in places inaccessible really. In contrast, Cadiz is hard to choose between the beaches and coves. Bologna undoubtedly arises almost inadvertently, as a marvel of dunes that die in the rural landscapes of Cadiz on one side and the other in the waters of the Atlantic, which are not always all warm and calm that one would like. This is also perhaps one of its charms, especially for the thousands of tourists making pilgrimages to the coast of Tarifa, Cadiz in general, looking for the big wave. Of course, there Cadiz, overcrowded urban beaches. (más…)

Landscapes and gastronomy in Malaga

Jueves, diciembre 16th, 2010

In Malaga the sun and sea dominate everyday life and also the visitor. Situated between the mountains and the sea, the view of the Mediterranean is present in many aspects from the activity of its inhabitants and it is almost impossible to escape its influence. Some of the best pleasures that can be enjoyed in the capital of the Costa del Sol are at the seashore.

Malaga to Gastronomic routes

Photography by teclasorg

Malaga to Gastronomic routes:

However cliché it sounds, eating sardines and other seafood almost a foot of sand is possible in Málaga (capital) and many of the villages close to a very affordable price. In the city’s most famous restaurants to eat pescaito found on the promenade of Pedregalejo. The tour passes by the beach, where we can also see the seines, typical fishing boats on the Málaga coast and have been recovered thanks to the implementation of the races in seines. (más…)

Discover the island of Skye in Scotland

Miércoles, diciembre 15th, 2010

The Isle of Skye is an island in northwest Scotland, and should be a mandatory check point for all visitors from Scotland who have enough time to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of this island.

Discover the island of Skye in Scotland

Photography by Graham Lewis (Grinner)

Visitors who arrive by car to the island of Skye, we recommend going through the beautiful castle of Eilean Donan, following the A87, which is located a few kilometers from the bridge linking Scotland with the Isle of Skye from Kyle’s population of Lochalsh. (más…)

Göteborg route to Bergen in Norway

Martes, diciembre 14th, 2010

The route by car from Gothenburg to Bergen, not a usual route, although it is a very beautiful route to drive, where visitors usually the Swedish city of Gothenburg to visit Norwegian arise, but continue to visit Sweden, but its proximity with the Norwegian border make Göteborg is a good starting point for a route by car through southern fjords of Norway visiting the area.

Göteborg

Photography by claeskrantz

Göteborg is the second largest city in Sweden, which has the largest port in the country (you can travel by ferry to Denmark or Germany). The city is quite pretty, with canals, pedestrian streets, a beautiful port, and several universities, which gives room for the night on the town. With a day is enough to visit this city. (más…)

The hilltribes of Thailand

Lunes, diciembre 13th, 2010

The hilltribes of Thailand

The hill tribes living in northern Thailand in relative isolation. The tourism boom in the Southeast Asian country in these populations is introducing external elements that are starting to open a gap of permeability to modernity.

The hilltribes of Thailand

Fotografía por jenniferphoon

But not only tourism is affecting their way of life, but the deforestation caused by agricultural methods of burning and illegal logging is forcing towns to move to lower areas.

The tribes are divided into three main linguistic groups: the Tibeto-Burmese (Lisu, Lahu and Akha), Karen (Karen, Kayah) and the Austro-Thai (Hmong and Mien). Their language is borders that separates the Thai population, but not alone, since these semi-nomadic tribes, in many cases are coming from neighboring Myanmar, have no Thai citizenship and therefore live outside government assistance, although in the last twenty years is making a major effort to integrate these populations. (más…)

Scottish Whisky Trail

Domingo, diciembre 12th, 2010

They say that whiskey was invented by Irish monks, and that going to evangelize Scotland took his recipe from the water of life there. And it was the Scots who were able to get more out of whiskey and create an entire industry that today is one of the largest producers of whiskey in the world.

Scottish Whisky Trail

Photography by Londo Mollari

Whiskey is now recognized as one of the representative products of the Scottish nation. No trip to Scotland can forget a visit to a whiskey distillery in operation. In the Highlands, to the lowlands (Lowlands), or in the more remote islands, are the beautiful places distilleries that offer original charm visitors. (más…)

Norway: North Cape Road

Sábado, diciembre 11th, 2010

As he approaches the North Pole, the Norwegian territory is showing its most abrupt but also the most exotic and fascinating. The landscape is giving way to cold and bare mountains and impressive show, but in return, the midnight sun and northern lights bring us experience impossible to forget. The long distances and sparse population north of the country become an ideal destination to discover the wild nature. Here are some points of great interest in the area, on the way to North Cape.

Norway

Photography by Ramon Cahenzli

Vesterålen islands and whales:

The north of the Lofoten islands, are less spectacular landscape level but instead allow for fantastic whale watching excursions. (más…)

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