Posts Tagged ‘europe travel’

Every now and then, it is normal for everyone to crave something different and out of the way. One day, you might wake up and for no apparent reason feel like skipping work and spending the day at the movies instead. Or this need for variation may be exhibited in small, somewhat insignificant ways such [...]

Situated in the central region of Europe, Switzerland is among the most sought after holiday destination. The country of Switzerland is best acknowledged for its mountainous range (Jura in northwest, Alps in south) but if you ever happen to visit the place you would realize that the region is dotted with many pretty lakes, plains, [...]

Milan Hotel Galles - MilanThe Hotel Galles is the ideal solution for a business or pleasure trip in the heart of Milan.
Italy stirs many things in peoples minds, and depending on what it makes you think about, can determine what you come to this wonderful country for. Does it stir up the romance of Romeo [...]

Situated off the coast of France, Jersey is one half of the Channel Islands and a popular destination for those looking to experience both British and French cultures on holiday.
Indeed, in many parts of the island it is common to find signposts written in a combination of English and ‘Jèrriais’ - a form of language [...]

Historical settings and modern conveniences in the center of Moscow, the Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow offers an ideal location for business guests with little free time, but great aspirations to gather an impression of the city.
Some of the most famous sites are concentrated around the hotel, including the Bolshoi Theater adjacent and the Kremlin, Red [...]

Iceland, the home of the legend of Santa Claus, is an island situated somewhat at the mid point between North America and Europe. The island, being far from the mainland has succeeded to retain its charm. However, modern communication and transport has brought Europe much closer, which in turn brought in a save of tourists [...]

Traveling Europe on the Eurail is a great way to save the Environment as well save on gas and car rentals you’d have to purchase instead to travel around Europe. If you’re planning to travel for a long time, you might want to look into getting a 1st class Eurail Pass. The extra foot room [...]

The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square and is a popular tourist attraction.

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Its official name is Hlavní město Praha, meaning Prague, the Capital City.
Situated on the River Vltava in central Bohemia, Prague has been the political, cultural, and economic centre of the Czech state for over 1100 years. The city proper is home to more than [...]

St Peter Port, Guernsey - The shooting starts every day at precisely 12 noon. From the ancient harbour fortress of Castle Cornet, the sound of cannon fire reverberates through the alleyways of St Peter Port. The midday cannon firing ceremony has a firm place in the daily life of Guernsey’s main town and serves to [...]

Tromso, Norway - The passengers’ eyelids become narrow slits as the wind whips their faces. Skipper Holger Buricke - sensibly - wears ski goggles as his inflatable dingy ploughs across Kagsundet high in northern Norway.
In the distance, steep mountains jut from the sound and snow from last winter still covers the landscape.
Suddenly, Holger slows down [...]

Hamburg - You have put your newspaper subscription on hold and your neighbour has promised to water your plants. You are ready to go on vacation, except for one problem - what do you do with your pet?If you have got a dog, bring him along. On the other hand, cats and other small animals [...]

Spiekeroog, Germany - The word hectic is unknown on the East Frisian islands off the northern coast of Germany and that applies to the cosy isle of Spiekeroog more than to any of its six neighbours. The bathing resort on nearby Norderney was better known. But as early as 1846, guests started coming here instead [...]

Hum, Croatia - The whole place seems to be made of grey, rectangular stone, there is not a soul in sight and dried leaves scurry along the road as the wind blows past the only shop for miles around. Visitors who pass by the permanently open wooden gateway and enter the town of Hum in [...]

Solovetsky Islands, Russia - It may be an awesome photo: the soaring cupolas of the monastery rise from Russia’s White Sea just as Alexander Solzhenitsyn described them, but snap-happy tourists at the site of the Soviet Union’s most violent prison camp have drawn angry protests from priests and scholars alike. Both camps petitioned for the [...]