Funchal, Portugal – A Travel Guide
August 18, 2011 / 0 Comments


Funchal, Portugal – A Travel Guide

Funchal is a city in Portugal. It is the capital city of the Madeira Islands, located off the Atlantic Coast. The city is a culturally significant location, and one of the best places to visit if you want a combination of nature, facilities, entertainment and historical sights all in one. The natural beauties of the island group of Madeira are one of the most notable attractions in Funchal. Funchal is placed in a bowl shaped land, almost resembling a huge amphitheater. The walls of the ‘amphitheater’ rise from the Funchal harbor and gradually rise upto 1200 meters in height. The unique shape offers some superb protection from the elements, which is why the city of Funchal was founded here in the first place. Funchal got its name from the huge quantities of fennel growing in the region. The city is incredibly beautiful, and has a huge  [...] 


Antwerp, Belgium – A Travel Guide
August 12, 2011 / 0 Comments


Antwerp, Belgium – A Travel Guide

Antwerp is one of Belgium’s most beautiful cities, and a center for culture, commerce, sea faring, diamonds, fashion and a whole lot more. The city is a pulsating metropolis, with the best of attractions for the seasoned traveler. There are a great number of historical attractions that stand in picture book testimony to the history of the city. Antwerp is also famous as the city of Pieter Paul Rubens, the world famous painter. Antwerp is home to a number of attractions related to culture and history. The architecture here is just as impressive. But the crowning attraction is definitely the beer here. Belgium is definitely the beer capital of the world, and you can sample everything from Trappist beer, to the ones available at the various cafes, pubs, bars and other estaminets. Let us take a look at the top attractions worth visiting Antwerp  [...] 


Dallas, Texas – Sights
August 5, 2011 / 0 Comments


Dallas, Texas – Sights

Dallas is a vibrant and dynamic city situated in Texas State, USA. The city is located in the northeastern portion of the state. It was established as a trading post in 1841, and has come a long way from its humble beginnings to be one of the largest and most developed cites in the country. The city is home to more than a million people, and extends over the four hundred sq mi. The Dallas Fort Worth area has more than five million people. Dallas is acclaimed as a corporate center. There are a huge number of excellent sights and things to do on offer. Dallas has a collection of the best in terms of shopping, dining, nightlife, entertainment and more. Dallas encompasses the Arlington and Fort Worth towns to form the sprawling city known as the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Dallas is cosmopolitan in the essence. There are a number of historical  [...] 


Sofia, Bulgaria – Sights
August 4, 2011 / 0 Comments


Sofia, Bulgaria – Sights

Sofia is a youthful city that dates back to thousands of years. It is the heart of Bulgaria, and is famous for its breathtakingly beautiful landscapes. The metropolis is home to numerous cultural attractions as well. The sheer number of unique sights at Sofia makes for a superb destination. The city is visited by millions of tourists all over the world. The illustrious history of the city that dates back to the eighth century BC is one of the best reasons to visit the city. Sofia is also home to a huge wealth of architectural attractions as well. Sofia is nestled in Sofia Valley at the foothills of the Vitosha Mountain Ranges. Vitosha is as tall as 2280 m. The entire city is centered on a mineral spring. The settlement began this way, with people setting up camp around the spring. The huge number of historical monuments and other structures  [...] 


Phoenix, Arizona – Sights and Attractions
July 29, 2011 / 0 Comments


Phoenix, Arizona – Sights and Attractions

Phoenix, Arizona is known for a good deal more than the heat and cactus. The city is a metropolitan area filled with the best of attractions. There is everything that you would expect from a city of this size. There are a great number of activities, sports, restaurants, cultural hubs and more. There is no dearth of sights and things to do. Phoenix consists of a number of cities that are smaller in size. These are inclusive of cities such as Tempe, Scottsdale, Peoria, Mesa, Glendale, Gilbert, Chandler and some others. Phoenix was incorporated only in 1881. The city is referred to often as the East Valley, the cities of Tempe, Scottsdale and Mesa have a range of businesses and restaurants on offer. To the west of the valley, Surprise and Glendale are booming as well. Although the housing industry saw a relative slowdown in the recent times,  [...] 


Barcelona, Spain – Sights
July 13, 2011 / 0 Comments


Barcelona, Spain – Sights

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain. The city dates back more than two thousand years and has been the capital of the Catalonia region for the period. The city was and still is an important port. Barcelona offers a host of attractions for travelers, and this is inclusive of the architecture, the culture, art, cuisine and nightlife in the city that will appeal to any kind of traveler. If you happen to be traveling to Spain, of course Barcelona is a must visit. There is a plethora of attractions on offer. Barcelona is a historical city. It was once the capital of an entire empire in the Mediterranean at a time when Madrid was just a minor settlement in the hot Spanish steppe. The city acquired more and more power in the medieval era. The city certainly enjoyed a huge number of privileges as well as autonomy status at that time. Barcelona  [...] 


Hobart, Tasmania – Sights
July 1, 2011 / 0 Comments


Hobart, Tasmania – Sights

It was once the case that mainland Aussies would go to Tasmania in droves to gamble for a bit at the Wrest Point Casino in Hobart. This was at the time the only casino that was legally permitted in the country. The casino here is the oldest casino for gamblers in the entire country. However, times have changes, and so have the strict rules. There are casinos to be found in every single state, Hobart is no longer visited for gambling reasons. The city has had to depend on attractions other than gambling to draw in visitors, and has succeeded admirably. In fact, there is no dearth of sights and attractions in the city. Hobart is one of the most beautiful cities of Australia. The city has a huge number of sights for visitors. The sheer number of rewarding attractions on offer at the city makes it a superb location for travelers. It is not without  [...] 


Uppsala – Nightlife
June 9, 2011 / 0 Comments


Uppsala – Nightlife

Uppsala is known as the party destination of Sweden. It is a university town in all its vivacity, and there are some of the best nightclubs, bars and other hotspots. Let us look at the best spots for nightlife in Uppsala. 1. Flustret Night Club & Restaurant in Uppsala Flustret Night Club is situated at Svandammen 1. It is one of the most elegant locations in the city. Flustret has a restaurant on the ground floor, and a dance floor upstairs. The club stays open until 3 am. There are no cover fees charged at the club. The majority of the crowd here has no cover fees charged. 2. O’Connor’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Uppsala O’ Connor’s is an Irish nightlife location. It is one of the most happening as well as authentic locations in the city. The ambience feels extremely cozy as the décor has a whole lot of wood in the  [...] 


Gaborone – Sights and Sounds
May 25, 2011 / 0 Comments


Gaborone – Sights and Sounds

Gaborone is the capital city of Bostwana. The city is among the most rewarding destinations for travelers in the city, and has on offer a great assortment of sights and sounds for travelers. The city is not filled with beauty typically, but there is a range of things to do in Gaborone. The city is also known for having a cost of living that is extremely low. For expatriates in Africa, Gaborone has the lowest cost of living. The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency Series written by Alexander McCall featured Gaborone city. This helped popularize the city in many English speaking nations. The city of Gaborone is located flanked by the Kgale and Oodi Hills. The center of the city is known as the Mall. This is where the major business centers as well as tourism hubs are located. At one end of the Mall is situated the Botswana National Museum. The Botswana  [...] 


Rome Tourism : An amazing experiance
November 22, 2010 / 0 Comments


Rome Tourism : An amazing experiance

Rome, to sightsee and enjoy is not that pleasant from the late spring to the early autumn, especially when there are queues and fumes with traffic. Rome Tourism offers some of the best attractions and are visited by thousands of tourists. There is a lot of heat hazing out of this place. When winter comes closer, things begin to improve here; there are many connoisseurs who come to Rome in the winters. This place also happens to be the best time of everyone to actually capture some of the magic that you could experience in this place on a grand tour. This is probably how these tourists felt when they even arrived here. These people actually came here from the gray north to indulge in some amazing Rome tourism. During the winters , Rome has lovely gray skies and sometimes , the sky is a shade of violet blue which you don’t get to see anywhere  [...]