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Running with the bulls in Spain

qwcdirect — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:00:13 +0000

Imagine being chased by a group of panicking bulls through the narrow streets of a town. These bulls are very confused; some of them may be afraid, and some are quite angry. There are hundreds of you on the street, all running for their lives.

This activity is performed every year and invites people from all over the planet. In Spain, it is called the Running of the Bulls. Numerous towns in Spain and other European nations hold this activity every year, but the one held in Pamplona, Spain is most famous. This festival carries on from July 7th to 14th. Several bulls are set free on town streets every morning. People run ahead of them. Along the path, the fences have several gaps for people to take refuge or quit the race when the going gets too tough.

Participants get hurt, or even killed at times, by bulls or other runners in this activity. Even then, every year visitors flock in Pamplona, Spain to get a taste of this celebration.

Traveling to France – Romantic Things to Do in Paris

qwcdirect — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:00:12 +0000

Paris is the capital of France. This is also one of the most romantic destinations in this world. There are many romantic things to do in Paris. The place is also referred to as the paradise for lovers. Here are some of the romantic things you can indulge in when in Paris.

Climb the Eiffel Tower: This can be an out of this world experience for you and your lover. The popular tower will give you a glimpse of the whole city. The experience is worth cherishing for a lifetime.

Champs-Élysées: Walking through the scenic Champs-Elysees is one of the most romantic things you can do when in Paris. Walk holding the hand of your lover. This will give you great satisfaction.

Shop: Paris is one of the most popular shopping destinations in this world. Shopping with your beloved will let enjoy special moments with him/her. You can shop for some of the most exotic things in this world when in Paris.

Enjoy Historical Destinations of Greece

qwcdirect — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:00:37 +0000

Greece is the all time favorite country of every tourist. It has many beautiful tourist attractions that mainly include amazing landscapes. Monumental Acropolis and Temple of Poseidon are some more historical destination of Greece. The Acropolis and ancient Agora is a famous artwork which is hosted at a limestone surrounded in 100 meters. Few more important monuments at this place include Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaia and ancient Agora. The Delphi is present at the centre of the earth which provides the way to Apollo Temple considered as one of the sacred places in Greece. Knossos and Meteora signifies the Greek Mastery.

National Archaeological Museum is the perfect place to view rare historical items like Mycenaean antiquities, Mask of Agamemnon, ancient gold cups, and other major art works of Greece. The Acropolis of Lindos, Temple of Poseidon, Vergina, and Monastery of AyÌou Io•nnou TheolÛgou are few of the other important sites which should not be missed in the travel package.

Great reasons to make a visit to Liverpool

qwcdirect — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:43:51 +0000

Liverpool, home to the famous sports club Liverpool FC may not be a true tourist pick, but the metropolitan city has much to offer in terms of music, sports and nightlife!

Awarded the European Capital of Culture 2008 title, Liverpool is gaining recognition as a tourist spot. Some of the great reasons to make a visit to Liverpool are listed below –

Music – Liverpool is the homeland of many famous musicians including The Beatles, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Frankie goes to Hollywood, and Echo & the Bunnymen. It is also home to Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Sports – Liverpool is home to major sports clubs including Everton FC and Liverpool FC and the city breathes sports!

Sightseeing – Liverpool has a great many tourist attractions such as the Royal Liver Building, St. George’s Hall, World Museum Liverpool, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, St. Nicholas and Our Lady Church, Williamson’s Tunnels, Croxteth Hall and Country Park and Albert Dock among others.

If you’re still wondering what you would do in Liverpool, a few more great reasons to make a visit to Liverpool include its awesome cuisine, its amazing nightclubs, its myriad shopping destinations and its warm and ever-friendly people!

Places to go in Estonia

qwcdirect — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:41:39 +0000

Lying on the coast of the Baltic Sea, in Eastern Europe, Estonia is a small but beautiful country that does not see too many visitors. It is, however, quite an attractive town with a lot to offer the discerning visitor.

There are a lot of places to go in Estonia. If you’re among those who treasure history, then you must visit Tallinn’s Old Town, the medieval place which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. With manor houses dating back to the feudal era, this town is definitely a must-see!

With over 1500 islands, Estonia also has a lot to offer in terms of golden beaches and blue waters! You can simple get a suntan by sitting on these beaches with a drink to cool you or you can go canoeing, sailing or even fishing!

Estonia is the perfect place to visit if you are a nature lover! Its beautiful winding rivers, its rolling hills and valleys, and its huge lakes such as Pepsi and Vortsjarv offer an amazing amount of landscape for you enjoy!

Lisbon: Portrait Of Portugal

qwcdirect — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:19 +0000

A beautiful and relaxed city which has many friendly people is Lisbon. The people here are sociable and they all make efforts to stop and talk to each other. The city underwent a renovation and a new era came in when the city hosted European Football Championships in 2004. The city was revamped and now tourism is being promoted here in a big way. At the edge of the waterfront here is Praca de Comerico. This is a magnificent and beautiful archway and it attracts many pigeons. There are many shops here too which makes it a favorite with many shoppers.

The place is a focal and meeting point for the local community and people sit and talk here and children play here. There are many restaurants here and they serve delicious food and are bound to make everyone hungry. To enjoy old architecture one must also visit Alfama which is in the east of the city.

German Vacation Destinations

qwcdirect — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:00:17 +0000

Germany is one of the most beautiful countries and one must visit this for sure. Germany is a beautiful blend of cultural modern cities and there is so much to do here that all travelers travelling here are bound to have a great vacation. Augsburg is a beautiful place to visit and is located on the north western side of Munich. This is one of the oldest cities in the country as it was founded by Augustus more than 2000 years ago.

Another place is Bamberg which is located in Bavaria and is a part of the UNESCO World heritage sites. The place is perfect for all art lovers. The capital of Germany, Berlin is a must visit for all tourist. Another very popular travel destination of the country is Dresden and this town is extremely classy and will be loved by all. There are many bars and night clubs here and the culture of the town is very rich also.

Stopping in Berlin

qwcdirect — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 09:00:31 +0000

The capital city of Germany, Berlin is also the largest city of the country. The city is beautiful and must be seen by all travelers. There are many museums in the city and most of them charge for entry for people older than 16 years. Museums like Museumsinsel, Deutsches Historisches Museum and many others are very interesting to see and must be seen by all. Apart from the museums, one must also visit the art galleries in the city. The city is a city famous for art and one can look at the work of artist’s here.

There are many historic churches in Berlin which are interesting and have an amazing architecture. The most impressive and the biggest church in the city is Berliner Dom. There are many interesting places in the city which must be seen by all travelers to understand the culture and the beauty of the city.

Free Travel Guide of Krakow

qwcdirect — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:18:04 +0000

One of the largest and oldest cities of Poland is Krakow. The city is well known and is very popular for the friendly and open international people, the Art galleries and the museums and cheap lodgings, sea and many other things which will ensure that the holiday here will be memorable and very enjoyable. The city gets seven million visitors annually and this shows that it is an international and local tourism centre.

The city of Krakow has a rich history and thus is also known to be the spiritual heart of Poland. The city caters to the needs of all people and thus there are many affordable accommodations available which are run by the local people. There are any art galleries and museums here which one must visit to understand the culture of the place and besides there are many restaurants where one can enjoy some delicious delicacies of the area.

Living the Good Times in Europe

qwcdirect — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:01:23 +0000

Most Europe inhabitants are known to be honest, helpful and quite nice. They have respect for individuality and will respect anyone no matter where you are from. Majority of the markets in major cities usually close at 6pm and that’s when also most streets become deserted. However, in the weekend people stay out much late. The weather in European countries is about -20 degrees in winter and 30 to 35 degrees in summer.

In autumn, the clocks are set back one hour and vice verse in spring to utilize the daylight hours. The lifestyles in each of the European countries are quite different from one another. Germany has one of the most entreating lifestyles and it is also referred to as the heart of Europe. The European countries have a moderate population with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. You can travel around Europe without an additional Visa requirement as a visitor.