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01 Mar 2010
Don’t be fooled by the whimsical fairy-tale image that Norway conjures. Recently voted by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as one of the world’s best adventure travel destinations, Norway promises a world of chaleenges for extreme sports junkies. Its proximity to the Arctic alone is its biggest draw – come face to face with giant icebergs and polar bears at Spitsbergen, then rid snowmobiles to Tempelfjorden to observe the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).
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26 Jun 2008
Munich is the third largest city in Germany. The city’s motto is “München mag dich” (“Munich likes you”). Its native name, München, is derived from the Old German word for Mönche, which means “Monks” in English. This is the reason for the monk on the city’s coat-of-arms. Black and gold – the colours of the Holy Roman Empire – have been the city’s official colours since the time of Ludwig the Bavarian.
Munich is also famous for beer and sausages, but the city is also an economic powerhouse to be reckoned with.
Climate
Munich has a continental climate, strongly modified by the proximity [ ... ]
15 Mar 2008
Antwerp is the second largest city of Belgium. The capital city of the province of Antwerp, it is also the second largest harbor in Europe after Rotterdam. It is a leading commercial center famous for cutting, trading and polishing of diamonds. Since the last 15 years, Antwerp has been elevated to the status of being one of the leading cities for fashion design in Europe.
MUST SEE TOURIST SPOTS
Antwerp’s Grote Markt (Town Square)
Not as big as the ‘Grand’Place’ of Brussels, but certainly as beautiful is the ‘Grote Markt’ (= Town Square) of Antwerp. Here is still the heart of the [ ... ]
28 Feb 2008
Fashion, fine food and finance, Milan is as much gloss and glamour as it is business. A place of charming juxtaposition, this stylish metropolis is home to Dolce & Gabanna as well as Italy’s stock market and business centers. Practical yet beautiful, one can only anticipate world-class pleasures in this city of pure indulgence.
In spite of its frenetic urban pace, you can sill appreciate Milan’s rich history and culture by visiting its passionate operas, unique art treasures, delightful churches and museums.
NICE SIGHTS
Duomo
Dating back to 1300, the Duomo is Milan’s most outstanding artistic and religious monument. Also the world’s third largest [ ... ]
25 Jan 2008
barcelona overview
Barcelona is the city in Spain and is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Europe. The cultural offerings of the city draw visitors from all over the world. Barcelona is renowned for its contemporary architecture. The architecture of Barcelona is one of its kinds and is really a beauty to behold. There are over 45 famous museums in Barcelona. The works of architecture by famous architect Antonio Gaudi is one of the biggest attractions in Barcelona. Apart from the architecture there are several spectacular beaches. You can come to these beaches and [ ... ]