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Bunbury Travel Guide

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Bunbury Travel Guide

Situated on a peninsula, Bunbury is the second largest city in Western Australia, also known as the capital of Southwest, its population is of about 31 000 people, in the past this city was an important train terminal, the Australind was the daily service between Perth and Bunbury. But is in the recent years that Bunbury has developed into a very visited destination in Australia.

Between the main attractions in this city are King Cottage, which is now a Museum; the Leschenault Homestead on the Old Coast Road; the Rose Hotel and the Eagle Towers Restaurant. The dolphins use to visit its waters, then it wouldn’t be a surprise you can get in contact with one of them when visiting Bunbury, by the way, there are two tours you can take if you want to know a dolphin, one is the Dolphin Discovery Center and the other one is the Bunbury Dolphin Tours.

Bunbury’s weather is more template than Perth’s weather, this is because of its coastal location. In the city there are some interesting buildings and monuments, one of them are the Bunbury Tower, which has a singular shape, and the old lighthouse located in the Marlston Hill district.

If you like the outdoor activities, there are much to do here, mountain bike riding and trekking are the favourites. If you like the water, there are plenty of aqua-based activities to participate in, kayaking, canoeing, snorkelling, water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, and rafting.

The Bunya Mountains are located within the magnificent Sunshine Coast Hinterland – the range forms an isolated section of the Great Dividing Range. The resident rainforest is home to eucalpyt forests and the largest ancient Bunya pine forest in the World. This beautiful encounter with subtropical nature is just a short drive from Brisbane and the pretty coastal resorts on the Sunshine Coast.

The Bunya Mountains reach up to over 1100 metres, the tallest points being Mounts Mowbullum and Kiangarow. Since 1908, 11,700 hectares of the Bunya Mountains has been reserved as National Park, making it Queensland’s second oldest national park.

Apart from offering magnificent ancient forests there are roughly 120 species of birds and a plentiful array of mammals and other animal life that call the Bunya Mountains National Park home. Indeed, some rare animals live here including both the Sooty and the Powerful owl. More common are the King Parrot with their bright colours and both the swamp and red-necked wallabies.

Within the National Park there are some 35 km of walking tracks, some short, some up to 10 km long. The available tracks have been numbered and classified according to experience and fitness levels.

Camping is available within three main camping areas at Dandabah, Westcott and Burton’s Well. A camping permit is a requirement and attracts a small fee (To book call 13 13 04).

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Cairns Travel Guide

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Cairns Travel Guide

This city was first called Trinity Bay, and was later renamed Cairns in honor to the Governor of Queensland, William W Cairns. Cairns is located in Queensland, about 1720 kilometres (1070 miles) from Brisbane and about 2500 kilometres (1600 miles) from Sydney by road and has a population of approximately 130,000 inhabitants, is one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations, and has two World Heritage Sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Cairns is very accessible because its transport service is very efficient.

The main industry in Cairns is the agriculture, the city has developed thanks to the exportation of sugar cane, banana and other tropical fruits from the surrounding coastal and Tableland regions. In 1984 Cairns was selected as the site of an international airport, and now one of its major industries is the tourism.

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There are also man-made attractions in Cairns, as examples are the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway that is also a gateway to islands of the Great Barrier Reef and the grasslands of the Gulf Savannah. Cairns is now a bustling tourist center with many tour excursions, many small theme parks were constructed as the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and the Kuranda Skyrail Gondola Cableway.
The city of Cairns

Cairns is located on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula, the climate in Cairns is tropical, and the city is a popular travel destination because of its many attractions as the Great Barrier Reef or the Daintree National Park. There are many accommodation and dining options as well as night entertainment bars and clubs, it’s also a good base to discover the Atherton Tableland, Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation and beyond.

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Between the ctivities you can do in Cairns are the Cairns Civic Theater, where are presented dance and theater performances, amateur or professional ones, the new Center of Contemporary Arts als oa theater venue, the Tanks Arts Center hosts an collection of World War II oil tanks, the Rondo is home to Cairns Little Theater organize several theatre performances along the year. If you like the movies you can assist to any of Cairns Cinemas: Cairns City Cinema or Cairns Central Cinema.

The best season to visit Cairns is from June to October, temperatures are comfortably hot and almost no rain. In November the prices of accommodation are very cheap so maybe you’ll prefer visit this city in this month. There are some rules on the beaches during this period because poisonous jelly fish can be seen on the coast.
Cairns Travel Guide – Great Barrier Reef
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Daintree National Park

Cairns has taken the role as capital to Far North Queensland, and is backed by beautiful rainforest and only a short distance from the magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Whatever activity you want to get involved in you are likely to find it at Cairns, whether its bungee jumping, canoeing, horse riding, scuba diving, skydiving or white water rafting.

The main street along Cairns shoreline is the Esplanade, where you will find many of the accommodation places, and several restaurants. There are also plenty of pubs and clubs around here, with many offering live music and an almost guaranteed good time.

More restaurants and many of Cairns shops and shopping arcades can be found on the roads off of Sheilds Street, near Cairns Harbour. The Pier Marketplace hosts some wonderful little boutiques, although if you are looking for a bargain you should head here at the weekend when the Mud Markets are held. More weekend markets can be found along Spencer Street at the busy Rusty’s Bazaar.

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Around Cairns there are a number of historical buildings worth visiting, as well as the interesting Cairns Museum, Cairns Regional Gallery, and Royal Flying Doctor Service. For those of you who may not be brave enough to go out to the Great Barrier Reef, you can see plenty of sealife at the Undersea World.

Another great place to visit in Cairns is the fantastic Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Centre which holds various Aboriginal performances and educational demonstrations on the Aboriginal culture and history.

There are some wonderful gardens around Cairns, and beautiful landscapes to see. It is definitely worth following the Esplanade Walking Trail along the pretty coastline (ignoring the brown sea around Cairns).

Just north of Cairns are the lovely Flecker Botanic Gardens, and the nearby boardwalk through some fabulous rainforest to the Centenary Lakes and Saltwater Creek with further rainforest within the Whitfield Range Environmental Park.

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Canberra Travel Guide

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Canberra Travel Guide

Canberra is Australia’s federal capital with a population of over 332,000, was established as part of the Australia’s federation in 1901, is Australia’s largest inland city, situated half way between Sydney and Melbourne, is surrounded by a semi-circle of hills (Mount Ainslie, Red Hill, Mount Pleasant, Black Mountain), in this city are located the national parliament, federal government departments, the Australian War Memorial, the High Court of Australia and several other important institutions.

Canberra also hosts several social and cultural institutions of national importance. The federal government contributes the largest percentage of Gross State Product and gives the major part of employment in Canberra. Canberra is also a popular destination for domestic and international tourists who find in this city a perfect place to have their vacations alone or with their family.

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Canberra’s climate has four very clearly defined seasons, hot, dry summers, and mild winters with heavy fog and frequent frosts, with a rare spot of snow in the CBD and surrounding areas. Snow falls in the city occur one time every three winters approximately, but they don’t last much time and quickly dissipates, thunderstorms can occur between September and March and maybe you’ll get afraid of some of them.
The City of Canberra

The city of Canberra, capital of Australian Capital Territory, was designed by American architect Walter Burley Griffin, with the land being bought in 1911, and the majority of the cities development occurring after World War II. The city hosts fabulous architecture and large green areas with around 12 million trees, well outnumbering its population of 308,086.

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Canberra is surrounded by hills and greenland making it a great place for bushwalking, cycling and skiing. There are a wide raneg of National Parks within the Canberra region, which are worth visiting.

Canberra is home to Government, where you can visit Government House, Parliament House, Old Parliament House, The National Gallery of Australia and The Australian National Botanic Gardens. As well as offering a full range of culture and history the city also offers a lively entertainment scene, including its theatres and cinemas.

The city surrounds Lake Burley Griffin, a beautiful but artificial lake. The city is to the North of the lake, with the main road running through it being Northbourne Avenue. Off of this you will find the main shopping areas, banks, post offices and bus terminals.

Commonwealth Avenue links to Northbourne Avenue crossing the lake. The main tourist attractions are on the triangle, made up of Commonwealth Avenue, Constitution Avenue and Kings Avenue.

There is also a large range of tourist accommodation available around Canberra, mainly being hotels, although there are also a few bed and breakfasts, hostels and campsites.

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Sydney Travel Guide

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Sydney Travel Guide

Sydney is probably the most beautiful city in Australia, and is the capital city of New South Wales. Sunny and very visited, most of tourists come to this city to see its major attraction the Sydney Opera House, one of the most famous buildings on the world, and it’s also the pride of the city, of course there are other interesting buildings and monuments.

Sydney is a very big city but the main attractions are located in a small area which is also one of the most luxurious areas in the city. The beaches in Sydney are simply amazing, that’s why they are crowded of people in summer time, there are more than 20 waiting for you, the most famous between them is Bondi, located seven kilometers away from the city centre, is very visited in summer and through all the year, many tourists come here to spend Christmas time.

Manly Beach is also a very visited tourist destination, it’s near the Sydney Harbour National Park, you can take the ferry to get there in thirty minutes or can take the fast Jet Cat catamaran to be there in fifteen minutes. And to come back from a fantastic day on the beach the best time to get into the city is at night, the lights of all the city gives to it a special view, you have to see the lights of the tallest buildings around Circular Quay looks like rainbows over the water of the harbor.

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Sydney population is of about five million people, you’ll discover this city still has a small-town charm. In 2000 Sydney was the host city of the Olympic Games, all the city was full of visitors, journalists and sportsmen, there was a beautiful time in the city because of this. Sydney is also the dynamic centre for Australian economic activity and one of the most important cities for finance in the Asia-Pacific region.
The City of Sydney

Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is Australia’s oldest and largest city with a population of around 4 million. Sydney is built around a huge harbour and hosts many tourist attractions as well as a number of beaches, baysand a couple of national parks.

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Sydney has many influences upon its style. Aboriginal sites and engravings can still be seen from the original occupiers, the Eora tribe. The city also has an anglo-mediterranean style and a growing Chinese and Asian influence.

The city is divided into North and South by the Sydney Harbour, with both Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel connecting them. Most of the tourist attractions are in the South part of the city, with a large business and residential area in the North.

The South part of the city consists of The Rocks andCircular Quay to the North, with the Central Station marking the South. Darling Harbour marks the West and there are a number of parks to the East.

On the corner of Market and Elizabeth Streets you will find the country’s most prestigious department store – David Jones. While visiting this awesome store be sure to stop at their equally renown ‘Food Glorious Food’ Department. You can choose from one of their many gourmet delights and then stroll over to the beautiful Hyde Park for a picnic.

A shopper’s dream, Sydney’s Central Business District is home to some of the best shopping centres in the city. There is something for everyone with over 400 specialty stores in just 8 retail centres. Pitt Street Mall is where you will find the popular re-branded Myer Store.

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Don’t miss the chance to shop in the famous Queen Victoria building. This stunning shopping centre occupies an entire city block. Initially completed in 1989, the Queen Victoria was restored during the 1970’s and is now home to a huge array of boutiques and designer stores.

Opposite the Queen Victoria building is the historic Sydney Town Hall, built in the 1880’s. While in the city travel to the top of Sydney Tower, the tallest structure in Australia, and see amazing 360° views of Sydney.

Sydney hosts marvelous houses overlooking the coast, but there are also loads of tourist accommodation available, including the many Sydney apartments, Sydney bed and breakfasts, Sydney hostels, and Sydney hotels.

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Hobart Travel Guide

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Hobart Travel Guide

Hobart is the capital city of Tasmania, a very appealing and old city to visit, the city attractions as its wonderful harbor and the colonial cottages give Hobart a special atmosphere and elegant appearance. To Hobart’s harbor arrive a great number of yatchs from all over the world only comparable to Sydney’s Harbour.

Hobart’s history began when Lietenant John Bowen make the city the Australian’s second oldest capital city and was known as Hobart Town or Hobarton, the name is because of Lord Hobart, Secretary of State for War and the Colonies at the time of its settlement. As the time passed by Hobart become an important base for the British Navy, the dock of Hobart was used for the shipment of materials and new docks were constructed in Salamanca Place in the mid 19th century and was in this century that Hobart continued to grow, thanks in particular to considerable influxes of population after the two world wars. Hobart was proclaimed a town only in 1842 and many ships and buildings were constructed of the pioneering period and are still preserved.

More of the cities in Tasmania were used as penal colonies, Hobart was known for its agriculture and forestry development. Nowadays the port of Hobart is less industrious but more touristic, the city hosts many industries of Tasmania including a high-speed catamaran factory and a zinc smelter, as well as a vibrant tourist industry, the main University of Tasmania is located here and also the major financial and government institurions of the State.

Hobart is closer to the Antarctic coast than it is to Perth in Western Australia; navigators, whalers, and explorers have long regarded it as the gateway to the south. Has a population of about 250,000 inhabitants, a very small city compared with the rest of main cities in Australia.

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The City Of Hobart

Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, holds two records. One as the Southernmost capital city in Australia the other as the 2nd oldest capital city. The city offers both history in its Georgian buildings and harbour, and modern elements. It is surrounded by Derwent River and Mt. Wellington.

The city began as a town of tents and huts with a population of 262, but was named a city in 1842. Important industries included whaling, shipbuilding and export of corn and wool.

The city is fairly small with the streets laid out in a grid, with the Elizabeth Street Mall being the centre. You’ll also find a further shopping area along Elizabeth Street. For history visit the Georgian warehouses along the waterfront and the colony district of Battery Point. The university and casino are further along the river on Sandy Bay. To the north of the city is The Domain, a recreation centre, including the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens. There is also a bridge crossing to the east and the airport.

Hobart offers tourist accommodation from hostels, hotels, and motels, to campsites and bed and breakfasts. There are a number of places to stay around Hobart, with the most popular being Battery Point, Glebe, New Town, North Hobart, Sandy Bay and West Hobart. Here you will find campsites, hotels and motels with a range of hostels and hotels in the city centre.

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Hobart, the picturesque and laid-back capital of Australia’s “South Island” is located on the hills around the Derwent River. With about a quarter of a million people, it has just enough population to sustain cosmopolitan cuisine and a creative social scene, without having the choking traffic and inescapable suburban sprawl of Sydney or Melbourne. Despite starting life as one of the original prison camps, just as Sydney did, this has evolved into a very, very comfortable place to exist.

Salamanca Place is the historic area of Battery Point and is one of the most visited areas in Hobart, with a lot og caf้s, bars, restaurants, galleries, pubs, and an excellent market on Saturdays. Many of the cottages in this area are fine examples of sandstone building.

For shopping the city center is a very good option, you can go to any of these streets: Liverpool Street, Elizabeth Street, Murray Street, Collins Street with the Centrepoint Arcade and the Cat and Fiddle Arcade, all of them have a great number of shops and galleries.
Hobart Travel Guide – Salamanca Place
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Archaeology Survey of Albania’s Seabed Yields Important Prehistoric Findings

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Albania’s section of the Ionian Sea.albania-coastline

A research ship of American and Albania experts has scanned the waters off Albania’s southern coast and located for the past two summers, finding at least five sites that could fill in important gaps on ancient shipbuilding techniques.

“Albania is a tremendous untapped (archaeological) resource,” said US archaeologist Jeffrey G. Royal from the Key West, Florida-based RPM Nautical Foundation, a nonprofit group leading the underwater survey, told international media, adding that the discoveries so far put Albania – which in Antiquity stood on an important trade route,on a par with Italy and Greece.

Traces of four sunken Greek ships from the sixth to the third centuries were found during the latest expedition and three more sites have to be verified.

“The discoveries are very important because of the lack of properly documented objects from that period,” Andrej Gaspari, a Slovenian underwater archaeologist who was not involved in the project, told media adding that the only other ships documented from that time belong to the Western Mediterranean and Israel.

In addition to the ships in and of themselves, locating them gave rise to the discovery of many other important archaeological artefacts – ancient amphorae, roof tiles, a north African jar from the first to the third centuries AD and a Roman stone ship’s anchor from the second to the first century BC.

The team, according to media reports, is not disclosing the precise location of the sunken ships in order to protect them from looting.

RPM and the Texas-based Institute of Nautical Archaeology plan to scan the whole 354-kilometre shore from the southern border with Greece to Montenegro in the north over the next five years. When that work is completed, the two organizations will consider excavating the wrecks using robot submarines and divers.

“I’d say if all the material we discovered was excavated you would need a new museum to put it in,” mission leader George Robb said. “We’ve scanned only 217 square kilometres until now.”

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Travel Tips to European Countries: Albania

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Travel Tips to European Countries: Albania

Albania is a mountainous country and the one of the smallest countries of Europe. The residents supposedly descended from ancient Illyrians.

Culture

Albania01The culture of Albania is majorly influenced by that of the mainland Greeks especially in the urban locality; nodding one’s head means ‘no’ where as shaking the head means ‘yes’. To greet someone, handshaking is preferred, though Shoku (Comrade) was used before, which has been long forgotten now. People dress informally here. Swim suits are meant for the beaches, otherwise women are expected not to dress in a revealing outfit. When addressing someone prefix Zoti(Mr) or Zonja(Mrs) before the name and always remember to carry some gifts when visiting someone, although flowers aren’t much acceptable. The guests are served with coffee, raki or sweets. Smokers don’t have to worry much, but they should avoid it where they see a sign of Ndalohet Duhani or Ndalohet pirja e duhanit.

Travelling within the country

albania-coastlineBuses with relatively cheap fares operate in the main cities of the country or taxis are another choice which provided service for some main hotels.
Visit Dajti Mountain and experience Dajti Ekspres Cable car for an unforgettable 15 minute ride passing through Dajt Oark to reach Tirana. The route is about 4.2 km long and the ride costs €6.5.Alpha Yachting provides crewed yacht which is a luxury in itself. Tirana Bank is the best place for withdrawing money as it allows access to Visa cards.

Eating Out

Restaurants are not always sufficiently heated, so always wear warm clothes if out in the night during winters. Foreigners are charged more than the locals. Both the entry fees as well as any merchandise will be on a higher scale, so it’s better not to reveal the fact that you are a foreigner when out on the streets.

Site Seeing

If you enjoy canoeing, this is the right place to be. There are places right outside Tirana which is an amazing site for not just canoeing, but also rock climbing, hiking, and camping.

Accommodation

If you want a 5-Star ambience, try The Sheraton Tirana Hotel and Towers, which is situated in the middle of a shopping and entertainment center. There are about 151 rooms and 56 suites. So, along with the comfort, one can shop at once convenience here. Another hotel which provides all modern facilities is Hotel Mondial. It is located 1000 m away from the city and is also a good example of traditional architecture.

Getting There

Albania03One of the best and the easiest means is to go by air. Albanian Airlines is the national airline which works in collaboration with Tyrolean Airways, and provides service to almost all the big European cities. The airport, Mother Teresa, is 16 miles or 26 km away from the capital. A tourist bus is available every 3 hrs to get to the city center and takes about 30 minutes to get there. Taxis are available round the clock. While waiting for any transport service, tourists can check out the duty free shops, bank, eateries and car hire at the airport. A departure tax of $10 USD is imposed on all foreign nationals. Check out www.flyalbanian .com for flight times and offers.

If trying to get there by sea, try the ferry services which are provided by Adriatic Line and Agoudimos. The main ports are Durres (has ferry connection to Italy, Bari, Brindisi, Trieste, and Ancona), Vlora (has ferry connection to Bari, and Brindisi), Saranda (has connection to Corfu), Shen Gjini (has ferry connection to Bari). Check out www.adriatica.it and www.aqoudimos-lines.com for more information.

Bus is another option. Buses start from Istanbul, Athens and Sofia. Internal passengers have lots of options with bus services provided. If traveling by road in a private car, there is road network to the Kosovo region, but they are too dangerous to use because of the political tensions within the region. Crossings at Hani I Hotit, Bllata, Oafa e Thaes, Tushemisht, Gorica, Kapshtica, and kakavija can be taken. If tired one can take halts at hotels or other designated areas. There is a network of 18,000 km, out of which only 7450 km are main roads, for local travelers. About 2138km stretch of these roads is in poor condition and has pot holes, and utmost safety precautions should be taken when driving on such roads. Speed limit should be strictly followed on highways as well as within towns. Driving at night should be better avoided because of the absence of street lights on the road except for urban areas. Traffic should drive on the right-hand. There is a shortage of gas stations in the countryside, so filling the gas tank completely when passing through urban area is recommended and since there is lack of national recovery system; travelers should be prepared for an emergency or breakdown before hand. One should carry necessary documents like International Driving Permit and national driving license.

Duty Free Items

Following are the items that can be carried without customs duty being levied on them:
1. 1liter of spirits or 2liter of wine
2. 250ml of eau de toilette
3. 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
4. 50ml of perfume.

Prohibited Items

Things that are prohibited to carry are firearms, narcotics and ammunitions. Special export permission should be taken for precious metals, books, antiques, work of art, or material of national or historic value.

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Brisbane Travel Guide

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city and Queensland’s vibrant capital city, it is bounded on the east by the sea and on the west by the Great Dividing Range, the climate here is excellent, is a kind of subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild, dry winters.

The city is named like that because of the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Thomas Brisbane, and was built where once was located an old convict colony, in 1859 Queensland was separated from New South Wales, and Brisbane became capital of the new state.

When gold was discovered in the north of Brisbane, many people came here from Europe and China, most of them went south to Sydney and Melbourne. The city still has man

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Switzerland – Sightseeing Locations

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Switzerland is a very beautiful country and it is a very popular destination for tourists from all around the world. There are a lot of interesting locations for sightseeing in this country. The most famous places for tourists are the following:

- Geneva – Geneva is one of the largest cities in Switzerland and it has a characteristic cosmopolitan structure of population. People from all around the globe come here because of various reasons: business meetings, trade fairs, festivals, diplomatic activities, cultural events and many more. In Geneva we can find the headquarters of world famous organizations like the United Nation Headquarters or the Red Cross. The visiting tourists can have a great time enjoying the water sports on the Geneva lake.

-­ Zurich – besides Geneva the most significant city in Switzerland. It is located on the bank of the lake Zurich and it is a perfect place for tourists. Around the city we can find clear lakes and rivers and untouched countryside with green hills and beautiful forests. The city itself holds great historical importance and a a lot of historical monuments can be found here. The lake Zurich is ideal for the water sports fans and there are a lot of interesting activities to enjoy.

-­ Lugano – the city of Lugano is a large financial center. Besides the banking and business opportunities the city offers beautiful nature and unique architecture. There are a lot of cultural events and trade fairs organized in the city.

-­ Locarno – Locarno is city famous for its rich night life. We can find a large number of exclusive restaurants and clubs in Locarno. Beside the restaurants there are also lake cruises, beach parties, open concerts and disco nights available to the visitors.

- Lucerne – the town of Lucerne is smaller town in Switzerland. The town center is car free zone so we can explore it by foot. Here we can find the Swiss Transport Museum and the famous covered bridge called Kappelbrucke.

- St. Moritz – a popular winter sport destination. Offers a wide variety of winter sports including downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and many more.
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France – Popular Sightseeing Locations

Friday, August 21st, 2009

The famous locations in France are the following:

* Fontainebleau Castle and Forest – the Fontainebleau Castle is the largest of the Royal Castles in France. The forest surrounding this castle is a protected natural reserve forest. It is 25 000 hectares large and it dates from the 12th century when it was a royal hunting park. This park is a favorite place of the horse riders and walkers. In this forest we can also find some high hill terrain which is ideal for rock climbers.

* Disneyland Paris – also known as the Euro Disney is a large theme park operated by the Walt Disney Company. This theme park is an equivalent to the Disney world theme complex in the United States. The Disneyland Paris has five main sections : Magic Kingdom, Disney Village, Walt Disney Studios Park, Disney Hotels and the Golf Disneyland.

* Eiffel Tower – this unique tower in one of the most famous landmark of Paris and it is well known everywhere as a symbol of France. Over 5,5 million people visit this tower per year. It is 300 meters tall and it can be seen from almost every place in Paris.

* Notre-Dame – Notre Dame is a Gothic cathedral in Paris, very popular sightseeing location.

* Louvre Museum – Louvre is a famous museum in Paris where we can see the Mona Lisa, Lonardo da Vinci’s world famous painting.

* Saint Ouen Flea Market – this market is located north of Paris and it is the largest antique market in the world. One day is nearly not enough to explore this market, here we can find everything from jewelry, furniture, collect able items and many more.

* Versailles - historically very important site, here we can see the Palace of Versailles, the palace of King Louis XIV. In 1919 the Treaty of Versailles was signed here and it ended the World War I.

There are a lot more interesting sightseeing locations all across France. However, the most popular places can be found in Paris, so if we are planning to visit this part of Europe we have to make sure not to miss Paris. Paris is a cultural, historical, business and fashion center or France.
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