Posted by Pujana Gaizka on November 20th, 2007 in Recreation and Leisure ·
The names of several Paris sights create a familiar picture in many people’s minds - such as the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, the Pompidou Centre, the metro and the Sorbonne University to mention just a few…
Posted by Pujana Gaizka on November 17th, 2007 in Home ·
A floral offering can represent friendship, love, thanks, good luck and condolences or even just convey that someone else is thinking of you. Flowers can actually say so much through their bright colors, beauty and scent without actually being able to utter a single word…
Posted by Pujana Gaizka on November 17th, 2007 in Food and Drink ·
This has become an extremely popular beverage in all its different forms and is today considered to be the most widely consumed drink in the world.
Whether your preferred cup of tea is actually an espresso, latte, cappuccino, filter, mocha or even instant coffee, it should be noted that these drinks are all derived from the little coffee bean…
Posted by Pujana Gaizka on November 16th, 2007 in Recreation and Leisure ·
It all began for the Piazza as early as the 9th century when it was a much smaller space than it is today. In 1177, changes and additions were made to the square before the meeting of Pope Alexander III and Emperor Frederick Barbarossa…
Posted by Pujana Gaizka on November 16th, 2007 in Recreation and Leisure ·
It should be noted that the Acropolis is such a prominent aspect of the city that Athens would not be complete without it.
As a European capital city, visiting Athens is somehow not quite considered the same as traveling to Paris or London…
Posted by Pujana Gaizka on November 16th, 2007 in Recreation and Leisure ·
It is interesting to note that Prague Castle is considered to be one of the largest castles in the world and is claimed to be the biggest out of the remaining ancient castles. The Castle is approximately 570 meters long and its width measures at an average of 130 meters…
Posted by Pujana Gaizka on November 16th, 2007 in Recreation and Leisure ·
This famous small bronze statue of a little boy, with his own personal fountain, is located in the Grand Place in Brussels. The legend of the Mannekin Pis statue suggests that it will bring good luck to all who visit it. In addition to its own attractions, the city of Brussels hosts a wealth of European delights…
Posted by Pujana Gaizka on November 16th, 2007 in Food and Drink ·
However you like your coffee whether it is espresso, cappuccino, latte, freshly ground or even instant - it should be noted that coffee is known today as one of the most widespread types of beverage consumed around the world. Coffee is a popular drink that is made from seeds of the coffee plant that have been roasted…
Posted by Pujana Gaizka on November 8th, 2007 in Recreation and Leisure ·
The seasoned tourist knows that the best way to get around Rome is on foot. However, for those looking for a bit more information than Walk, this guide to Getting Around Rome is can help.
Arriving in Rome. Visitors will most likely arrive by plane into Rome’s Lenoardo da Vinci Airport, also known as Fiumicino, after a nearby city…
Posted by Pujana Gaizka on November 8th, 2007 in Recreation and Leisure ·
During the 1980s and 1990s, Bogota had a dismal reputation in the international media, due in large part to its murder rate, which was one of the highest in the region…