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Naples, Italy: A Traveler’s Delight

If i ever was to make a top with the most beautiful cities I’ve visited, Naples will certainly take one of the first places – you might see a slight note of bias in this article, so I might as well admit that I have always been fascinated by Italy’s culture, rich historical and archaeological heritage, gastronomy, music and lust for life. Arriving In Naples When you visit Italy, don’t forget to add to your itinerary the city of Naples and its metropolitan area. It’s the largest city in the southern half of Italy, at approximately 2 hours drive from Rome – by the way, you...

Visit Palma De Mallorca This Winter

So, winter holidays have passed and here we are in the new year making fresh travel plans. Our travel wish list for 2011 is not quite short but we hope to have the resources to fulfill it by the end of the year.Many of us have already returned to their daily routine, full time jobs etc. However, we are already dreaming of a vacation in a nice place where we can relax and snap some great photos.One such place could be Palma de Mallorca. At this time of the year temperatures here are not very high, but not very low either, so the weather is favorable...

Where Did You Spend Your Christmas Holidays?

We all know that choosing one single destination to spend the Christmas holidays is not an easy task: there are many cities worth visiting for Christmas and we all want to visit them all at the same time, if it were possible.In this article I will talk about some of these cities: some of them you might have already seen so feel free to share your impressions. Bethlehem, The Birthplace Of Jesus Christ Bethlehem is a Palestinian territory in West Bank, which hosts the Church of the Nativity. This church was built in 326 by Emperor Constantine and His Mother Helen, on the place where Jesus...

Lapland, Home Of Santa Claus

Christmas, probably the most anticipated holiday of the year, has arrived and today we thought we’d talk about a special place, beloved by both children and grown-ups: we all know the legend according to which Santa Claus lives in Lapland, where he receives letters from children around the world and where Rudolph and the elves reside.Lapland is a geographic area mostly covered in snow that stretches over a large part of Finland and Sweden, within the Arctic Circle.The small town of Rovaniemi (located in Finland) is, at least in this time of year, the liveliest place in Lapland – it is the city that is hosting Santa...

Myra – The City Of Saint Nicholas

One of the most beloved winter holidays is approaching. December 6th is a special day for both children and grown-ups when everyone is waiting for Saint Nicholas. Tonight, children are preparing their boots for the most expected gifts and adults relive beautiful moments of their childhood. Saint Nicholas Day is the first holiday of the season and announces the beginning of a magical month. Saint Nicholas Day The children learned from their parents and grandparents that Saint Nicholas is the one who leaves gifts and candies in their boots if they have been good in the past year or sticks (or rods) if...

Brasov travel guide

After visiting the Bran Castle and its surroundings, I turned to Brasov – the most famous city in Transylvania, and an important cultural center. The City Tour The 30 km trip from Bran to Brasov was a quick ride so I had enough of time before nightfall to visit the Central Square (Piata Sfatului), and the Black Church – probably the most beautiful places to visit in the city.Piata Sfatului (The Central Square) – the host of the famous Golden Stag International Music Festival for over 40 years – is located downtown at the end of a long walkway, surrounded by shops, cafes and restaurants, fountains and monuments. I was lucky...

A Visit at the Dracula’s Castle

Who has not heard of Count Dracula? The mysterious medieval character described in Bram Stoker’s novel has plenty of fans worldwide and continues to amaze people from all around the world – I’m not an actual fan of Dracula myself but, anyway, I decided to make a short trip to Bran (an excellent choice for a weekend getaway, I must say) where according to the legend, the bloody vampire lived. Discovering Bran Located in Bran, in central Romania (Transylvania region), the Bran Castle is a highly appreciated tourist attraction mostly because of its interesting history, the natural beauty of the surroundings, and its very well preserved...

Holiday in Nice, the heart of the French Riviera

It is true that Paris is the most popular tourist destination in France, but, personally, I was always fascinated by the beauty, romance and exoticism of Nice, so I couldn’t resist the temptation to visit it, last year.In the following articles I will share with you my memories about one of the most beautiful tourist experiences I have ever lived on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea – Nice. A holiday to remember The few days spent on the Cote d’Azur were memorable, especially due to the wonderful holiday atmosphere that made everything else seem insignificant. Nice – “the Jewel of the French Riviera” – certainly meets all the...