Archive for June, 2012
Berlin’s Seedy District Has Been Artistically Transformed
When American President John F. Kennedy proclaimed “Ich bin ein Berliner” back in 1963, shortly after the erection of the Berlin Wall, the German city was often viewed by many people as a soulless and colorless city. It was deemed to be dark, fearsome, and somewhat mysterious and definitely wasn’t high on many tourists’ wish [...]
8 of the Top Things to See and Do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is easily one of the most beautiful cities in the world, not just Europe. There are numerous things to see and do, with these eight being a good start while visiting there. 1. See a performance Ballet and opera lovers will enjoy a visit to the Muziektheater venue while jazz and classical music fans [...]
Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival: An Annual Delight
The historic and scenic city of Edinburgh, Scotland is famous for several wonderful attractions such as its castle, museums, theaters, galleries, gardens, zoo, monuments, palaces, and historic houses. There are also several annual events in the old city with the most popular being the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This yearly event attracts thousands of visitors to [...]
6 of Australia’s Lesser-Known and Magnificent Destinations
Australia is one of the largest and most diverse destinations on the planet. It’s filled with cosmopolitan cities as well as some of the most isolated locations on earth. These are some of the most interesting and off-the-beaten track places to visit while there. 1. Devils Marbles (photo by peternijenhuis) The isolated area known as [...]
6 Affordable Cities for 2012 Travelers
When it comes to cost, everything’s really relative depending on where you reside. For those who live in North America and Western Europe, these are seven of the most affordable cities to visit in 2012 based on hotel and restaurant prices. 1. Vienna, Austria (photo by aecintx) Vienna, also known as the City of Music, [...]
