Archive for septiembre, 2011

Knowing the Vienna Opera

Jueves, septiembre 8th, 2011

Knowing the Vienna Opera

It was the first building that led to the Ring in Vienna, an urban whim of Emperor Franz Joseph I made up a grand boulevard five miles long that links the center of the Austrian capital and surrounds the old town. Its foundation stone was, therefore, the Staatsoper, or State Opera. Today cites this colossal structure is undisputed for the millions of tourists who come to the Central European capital and is regarded by audiophiles the world as a center of the opera more relevant, however almost two hundred years ago, when opened, was reviled and criticized by the public.

Vienna of the opera

Photography by ChrisYunker

A controversial opera in its infancy: (más…)

The Shrine of the Sun in Lake Titicaca

Martes, septiembre 6th, 2011

At 3,800 meters above sea level in the clear blue waters of Lake Titicaca Inca gods more closely reflect, mingling with the earthly land of history and legend. Even the brightness of the sun is much cleaner and the brightness is opened through arid lands, archaeological remains of ancient civilization and the mystery of being the place where according to legend, mankind was born in Inca mythology.

Lake Titicaca

Photography by jimmyharris

Yumani Inca Steps:

La Isla del Sol, sculpted terraces, was the sanctuary of the virgins dedicated to the sun god or Inti. (más…)

The ten most amazing and mysterious places in the world

Lunes, septiembre 5th, 2011

Travel and see the world creates a special feeling in everyone. But there are places that have the characteristic of special feelings arouse more than others, either by his greatness, his majesty or rarity, the fruit of human or natural creation.

Special places of the world

Photography by Rennett Stowe

It is those “special places” of the world, conveying great power to inspire travelers and their amazement, shock and awe. So today is a list of ten “places that have a meaning or significance either by their own stories, the mysteries that surround them or simply because they are sites of unique beauty and unique”. (más…)

Travel to the heart of Jujuy

Domingo, septiembre 4th, 2011

If we travel to Tilcara, this means that the visitor receives a range of alternatives under a sky always clear. Hiking with llamas that recall the ancient Inca caravans, hiking to hidden waterfalls, a piece of history in Pucara, night clubs and religious festivals to celebrate among multicolored hills and friendly people who are struggling to keep their roots in the middle of tourist flood.

Jujuy

Celebrations:

Tilcara is a party. Events like the carnival and the village overflow Tilcareño January each summer. The procession of the Virgen del Abra de Punta Corral attracts thousands of pilgrims every Easter Monday, days before the famous Via Crucis Tilcareño Easter, where the gleaming shrines worked. (más…)

Thailand Travel Information and Guide

Sábado, septiembre 3rd, 2011

Thailand Travel Information and Guide.

Temples with solid gold Buddhas, floating markets, restaurants in the clouds … Everything is possible in the exotic, incomprehensible Thai capital.

Thailand Travel

Photography by Harold R

Facts to consider:

Leaving the Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the first thing is the humidity that kills, it is something that strikes and somehow certifies that just to turn around the world. It’s a different way, hot, to say Welcome to Bangkok. (más…)

Travel west of Patagonia in Argentina

Viernes, septiembre 2nd, 2011

Western Patagonia, Argentina blanket nine major ski resorts. With technology renovation, fighting for its target audience who loves winter sports.

Patagonia

Photography by Ana_Cotta

In Mendoza, Neuquén, Black River, Chubut and Tierra del Fuego, our country is home to nine major ski resorts, where they spend about 350 thousand passengers per year. These centers offer snowy slopes, equipment hire, teachers, restaurants, shops, child care and emergency responders. But each has its peculiarities. (más…)

Helsingor and the castle of Hamlet

Jueves, septiembre 1st, 2011

Helsingør is located less than an hour’s drive north of Copenhagen, on the big island of Sjælland (Zealand) in Denmark. Helsingør is a sister city with the Swedish Helsingborg (Sweden), which is four miles off the coast of Helsingør (Denmark). I understood this distance and the ferries are full of Swedes when I saw the streets of Helsingor alcohol liquor stores offering prices “cheap”. In short, cheaper than in Sweden.

The castle of Hamlet

Photography by jeaneeem

Location:

The two cities are in a strategic place in the Øresund step to control the entry and exit of ships of the Baltic Sea. And that is where stands a majestic fortress controls the Strait of Oresund, the castle of Kronborg. However, this castle is famous for being the castle of Elsinore in Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet. (más…)

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