Paris is one of the destinations that you definitely have to visit when coming to Europe. The second to none mixture of glamour, sophistication and culture makes the capital of France a city that you do not want to miss. This melting pot of cultures is one of those places that offer a really wide range of options in touristic terms, making millions and millions of people, from around the world, surrender to its perfect atmosphere and natural … [Read more...]
LIVE online from Belfast:Titanic Festival
It has been nearly one hundred years since the great ship, the Titanic sank in the cold waters off the North Atlantic Ocean on April 12th after colliding with an iceberg. 1,514 souls died in this horrific sinking. As a result of this anniversary, this year alone has seen numerous media coverage about the ship - from gracing the cover of April's edition of National Geographic to major newspapers worldwide to even a limited 3d release of the … [Read more...]
National Geographic Announces Student Photo Contest
Opportunity to Win National Geographic Student Trip to London WASHINGTON (March 5, 2012) - National Geographic announces the kickoff of the first National Geographic Student Photo Contest to win a trip on a National Geographic Student Expedition this summer. This contest invites high school students to submit a photo and a short statement describing the photo and how it captures the essence of what exploration means to them. The grand prize … [Read more...]
Escaping the Monotony! Solo traveling in Vietnam
Being an aggressively passionate traveler, I have a very low tolerance for mechanical life that comes along with the working environment. This leads to frustration with a need to elope, to explore a new destination. I decided to take a few days off and chose to fly to Hanoi. I was both, backpacking solo and traveling to Vietnam for the first time. With great excitement I landed in Hanoi. Hanoi is full of life and to me it came across … [Read more...]
Lisbon – the best summer and winter holiday destination
Apart of being the capital of Portugal, Lisbon is the largest city in the country. Visiting Lisbon is a second to none experience, even if you do not have a clear sightseeing plan to follow, the city will take you around its beautiful churches, palaces, historical streets, monuments and fantastic cultural places, including its rich museums; not even mentioning its seven breathtaking hills that adorn the city as a crown on the head of a … [Read more...]
10 Iconic Landmarks to Visit in Australia
Tourists should look no further than this list of ten iconic landmarks when deciding where to visit during their Australian Holidays. These sites provide a wonderful opportunity to experience all the beauty that the country has to offer. The Sydney Opera House is a world-class musical venue. Situated near the picturesque harbor, this modern wonder evokes the image of a ship under full sail. When completed in 1973, the opera house instantly … [Read more...]
Nightlife in Florence
Tuscany and Florence in particular are widely known for two things: Chianti and Renaissance art. On a vacation to Italy, staying in Florence apartments, you will most likely spend your days appreciating famous artwork and monuments such as Michelangelo's David, Il Duomo, or the Palazzo Vecchio just to name a few. Sitting down at a nice enoteca to enjoy a good glass of Chianti is not only a great reward after a day of sightseeing, it is also one … [Read more...]
Spaniards in London
I've just come back from a short trip to London and I've been able to see the ravages of the crisis. And not precisely reflected in London city itself, but in the great amount of Spaniards that have left their apartments in Madrid, Barcelona or Cuenca and settled in the British capital, as in Spain the general outlook for youngsters is not very encouraging. Seriously, this made me reflect about whether one should leave their country to look … [Read more...]
Living Abroad in London
Living Abroad in London by Karen White With the Olympics held this year (2012) the spotlight certainly shone on London. Living in one of the world's great cities is certainly different than visiting. Author Karen White has spent nearly the past 2 decades of her life in England much of it in London. This book highlights what to look for in London before making your actual move, outlines the best places to live in the city as well as … [Read more...]
Palau Features Natures Most Unique, One-of-a-Kind Attractions…Swimming with Jellyfish
"Swimming in warm, golden Jellyfish Lake, I'm surrounded by friendly intelligent jellyfish," writes travel journalist and photographer Sharon Spence Lieb. "At first I'm afraid I'll be stung. But these creatures are different: They caress my body and embrace my face. These gelatinous orbs seem downright curious. If I could laugh underwater I would. Who would ever think jellyfish could be so harmless? I'll remember this sensational wildlife … [Read more...]
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