Archive for July, 2010

The Reasons Why Lanzarote Stands Out

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

In the highly competitive holiday market, the island of Lanzarote often wins new admirers, as visitors discover for themselves what a unique place it is. Admittedly it has many features that are common to lots of destinations, but it also has a few that are exclusive to this Canarian landmass.

For starters, it has one of the best climates for sun-starved northern European holidaymakers. And its location on the borders of the Eurozone means that it is one of the closest hotspots for people to visit. (more…)

Barcelona – City Beautiful Busy

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Dubbed as most of the city “style” in Europe after Paris and Milan. Modern Mediterranean-style mixed. Each corner of the city and many buildings there, your eyes will not be satisfied watching the splendor of this city is thick with a touch of traditional style and modern-Mediterranean and Catalonia. It was so funny moments endless. Ranging from jewelry, furniture, works of designers, haute couture fashion both locally and internationally, can be enjoyed.

The city with the busiest port in Europe is also rich in history and culture. Barcelona museums like the work of Antoni Gaudí, the architect of the famous eccentric neo-naturalistic work. If the recipient of the works of Pablo Ruiz Picasso, there is a place to visit, while in the city, the Museo Picasso Montcada. Besides his work, the museum also shows the proximity of the teacher with Barcelona until the end of his life.

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South Africa

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Africa is full of many objects of interest can go and see, as nature tourism, heritage tourism, cultural tourism, religious tourism, culinary tourism and others.

Of the many tourist attractions, it seems that there are three areas that are offering many things to enjoy its beauty.

Nelspruit

This area is known as the gateway of Mpumalanga and the Kruger National Park. With sub-tropical climate and abundant sunshine, this area is also surrounded by hills and valleys that are ideal for exploring.

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Various Legacy in Egypt

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Pharaoh Monuments in Cairo

• Pyramids of Sakkara

This pyramid was built by Zoser, the first king of Dynasty III. This pyramid is in the Sakkara area, 27 km from downtown Cairo.

• Pyramids of Giza

- Cheops

This pyramid is the largest pyramid of the three pyramids aligned. It was built by Khufu, the king of Dynasty IV. This pyramid was built (2690 BC) in the area of 13 acres. Originally 146 meters high pyramid, but now only 136 m. With an altitude caused by erosion in its heyday. The number of stones of about 2.5 million cubic meters.

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The Tower of Pisa – Lean and Curves

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Tower of Pisa is one of the seven wonders of the world which was built in 1178. Construction aside, but are still strong, despite being more than 8 centuries, kept the unusual conditions in the belfry at the top is special.

If someone asks, “Is the tower, whose slope is greater every year might fall?” The answer is “Yes”. Leaning Tower had collapsed on 7 January 1990. The management decided to close the tower of Pisa to the public due to the inclination of the tower was in its early stages can be worrying and predicted collapse at any time.

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