Archive for February, 2011
Portugal’s Azores Offer Tradition and Peaceful Living
Most people have heard about how beautiful, historic, scenic and interesting the European nation of Portugal is, but they may not realize that the Azores, which lie in the North Atlantic Ocean, are just as nice. The remote archipelago of nine islands which belongs to Portugal is rich in beauty and offers a simple and [...]
The Hong Kong Art Walk Features Asia’s Finest Works
The Hong Kong Art Walk will be celebrating its 11th year on Mar. 16th as more than 60 art galleries will be entertaining visitors for charity. The event takes place in the trendy Soho District on Hong Kong Island and all of the funds are given to charity. The event is almost like a pub [...]
Five of the Top Cathedrals and Churches in the World
You don’t really have to be religious to appreciate the intricate workmanship that was involved in some of the world’s most amazing churches and cathedrals. Many of the structures are architectural masterpieces. These are some of the most fascinating cathedrals and churches across the globe. 1. Notre Dame-Paris, France This world-famous cathedral is an excellent [...]
Uruguay – The Best Kept Secret of South America
If you stop and listen to the inhabitants of Uruguay you will be convinced that they are unique because they invented the tango and gave the world Carlos Gardel. You will hear them talk about the barbecues on which the parrillada was first cooked. Perhaps they are perfectly right to say that because they need [...]
Switzerland’s Bern Fasnacht Carnival Celebrates the End of Winter
Switzerland’s a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year due to its picturesque towns, villages, and cities and scenic countryside. Visitors love to head there in the winter to ski the country’s famous Alps, but residents sometimes like to see the long winters come to an end with the beginning of spring. [...]
3 Travel Destinations You Can’t Afford to Miss!
When I find great travel destinations I get so excited. I enjoy most places i visit, but every so often you come across somewhere fantastic that takes your breath away. The 3 destinations below do exactly that: 1. Patagonia, Argentina Patagonia is a stunning place. Glaciers as far as the eye can see, rolling landscapes [...]
Hang 10 at Australia’s ASP World Tour Quiksilver Pro Surfing Event
The good weather and good times are still going on in Australia and if you want to enjoy both of them at once you’ll be able to do so between Feb. 26th and Mar 9th. This is when the land down under will be holding the year’s first ASP surfing event of the men’s World [...]
Greek Islands and the Boat Ride
In case you are wondering where to spend your vacation and you dream about a chill out type of getaway, go for the amazing experience of the Greek Islands. At first, the Greek Islands may sound too far from the U.S, but actually you will have to take only one plane – the plane that [...]
Check out the Newest Models at the Dallas Auto Show
The Dallas Auto Show is expected to attract well over 400,000 car enthusiasts between Mar. 7th and 11th at the Dallas Convention Center. The annual show, which was launched back in 1982 will run from 10 am to 10 pm on Thurs., Fri., and Sat. and is open from 11 am to 7 pm on [...]
10 of the Most Infamous Tourist Destinations
The world is full of some wonderful and spectacular sites to visit. However, there are also numerous controversial ones which also make for interesting attractions for tourists. These are some of the most infamous, historical sites in the world. 1. Auschwitz Concentration Camps, Oswiecim, Poland This series of Nazi-operated prison camps saw the killings of [...]
