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Cities of Australia

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Australia is one of the more charm and beauty to the world, looks like a land still deeply wild and untouched, characterized by the presence of a strong and vigorous nature, in the outback particularly attractive, consisting of rocky deserts truly enchanting, and ocean from the coast, with very beautiful beaches.

The nation lies in the Australian continent in the southern hemisphere, surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the main town on the coast of Australia arise, as the hinterland is not particularly friendly, the main population centers are to Hobart, which stands on the banks of the River Derwent, Perth, in the state of Western Australia, Adelaide, regarded as one of the most livable city in the world, Sydney, certainly famous for its Opera House, Melbourne, the cultural center of Australia and Canberra, the capital of the nation.

There are also places that you can decide to go beyond the urban centers, especially note the presence of Alice Springs, territory inhabited by tribes in ancient Aboriginal Australian, Ayers Rock, one of the most beautiful, consisting of a huge mass of rock red color that stands at a high altitude, is also a sacred place, and finally Great Ocean Road, a scenic road is absolutely amazing and fascinating.

The Orsini Fortress in Sorano

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Sorano is a small village inside the territories of the Maremma, located in the heart of dell’Area Tufo, a town famous for having seen that, in ancient centuries, the populations of the Etruscans and Romans, who have left significant evidence of their passage, such as the necropolis, hollow streets, bridges and roads.

The town of Sorano has medieval origins and this peculiarity is easily seen admiring its historical center, rich in monuments referring to that particular historical period, one of the most beautiful of Sorano is represented by the Fortezza Orsini, an imposing building, made from a mass of tufa rock, which was founded in order to defend the town from enemy attack.

Orsini Fortress, which takes its name from the accounts of family and became his principal residence, was built during 1100, thanks to a noble family, that of Aldobrandeschi within the fortress is today an interesting museum, which for half of the exhibits, objects, works of art and frescoes, tells the story of country and territory, the fort is accessed by a bridge and see the facade of a large coat of arms , which melted the crests of two families that lived here, that of Orsini, symbolized by roses, and Aldobrandeschi, represented by the lions.

The Joust of Contrade in Tarquinia

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Tarquinia is a village in the Tuscan Maremma Laziale rising in the territory dell’Etruria, which ranks as one of the oldest cities in which it rises, as well as for its infinite beauty, the country becomes famous Tarquinia for hosting the events every year, among the principal certainly want to cite the “Joust of Contrade “ traditional event that gathers each year around itself a large number of consents and fans.

The festival is presented as a real event for the city of Tarquinia, an event which the whole population takes part in an active and pleasant, the days of the prize as the country live a dip in the past and one of the most charming and funny is represented in the Costume Parade, a parade of vintage clothes through the streets of the historic center of the country, enlivening the country with colors and ancient traditions.

The climax of the festival is represented by the Joust of Contrade, a win in which he faced to get the victory, the representatives of the five districts which divides the town, this is a win the ring, in which the participants, on horseback must hit the rings of a dummy placed in the path, with a spear.

Enogastronomic Walk in Tuscania

Monday, January 12th, 2009

The village of Tuscania, delightful village of Tuscia Laziale, hosts an annual event which sees players dishes and products typical of the area, it is an event certainly very interesting and exciting that can attract the attention of an increasing number of tourists and fans of the kitchen, we are talking about the “Enogastronomic Walk“.

The exhibition offers many participants the opportunity to immerse themselves fully in the spirit and atmosphere of the town of Tuscania, going to have a deep contact with the history and traditions of the territory, through the discovery of local products and wines, both of reason glory and pride for the country.

The Enogastronomic Walk, provides for the opening of food stands along the streets of the old town of Tuscania, allowing participants to unite, to the pleasure of tasting dishes linked to local tradition, the interest to discover the monuments, churches and buildings of the town, spending a day truly memorable and unique in its kind.

Tallinn

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

In this small article I want to tell one of the most beautiful holiday and fascinating that I had the chance to live …

Thanks to some friends that I have hosted, co-workers that I met during a meeting, I was able to spend a vacation in the beautiful and charming Estonian city of Tallinn, the town of great beauty and of unquestioned interest that visited during Christmas, as I have done takes a magic charm and a unique and special in their kind.

During my vacation in Tallinn, in Estonia, I stayed at home with my friends, who graciously hosted me, since in this way to spend a holiday in absolute freedom and independence.

Among the monuments of interest that I was able to visit Tallinn and I are more remained imprinted in the minds remember very willingly, and the visit the city hall in Tallinn, the Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Old Port and the Church of Sant’Olav .

Thailand

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Hello to All!
My name is Christian and I come from Poland, specifically in the town of Krakow, I want to tell a journey more fascinating and incredible that I had the opportunity to organize and pass along to my family, of course, that in the wonderful Thailand, a land of great charm and beauty, that has been able amaze or sick, for her charm and beauty of its landscapes.

I reached Thailand in 2007 through the plane and our shift from international to our hotel was very simple and quick.

This nation of South-East Asia is absolutely amazing and wonderful, certainly a place worthy of being discovered and appreciated for its beauty.

I stayed in the beautiful city of Bangkok, the capital of the state, spending a holiday undoubtedly fascinating and unforgettable, that will always remain imprinted in my mind.

A relaxing holiday in the Maldives

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

With my family I organized a fascinating and surprising trip, choosing as destination a beautiful and wonderful islands of Maldives, a paradise located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean and now, over the years, one of the favorite destinations for international tourism, for those who love relaxation and tranquility, but also for all those who seek a vacation adventure and excitement.

I was looking for a vacation very relaxing and regenerating, to detach from hectic everyday life and have some wonderful days to devote to themselves and to their peace of mind, living certainly unforgettable moments with my family.

The Maldives have been for me one of the most beautiful I have ever seen, crystal clear waters and white beaches, a truly unique and special as a whole, able to fascinate and surprise at first glance, the friendliness of local people is absolutely extraordinary, and the days were really wonderful!

We visited small villages and the capital, MalĂ©, where we purchased properties from local handicrafts to bring home a small piece of this extraordinary adventure …!

George from Austria

Holidays on the Red Sea

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

The Red Sea is the destination that I, along with my wife and my two girls, we chose to holiday in 2006, has fascinated the idea of knowing a reality totally different and unique in its kind, to live an experience without a doubt unique and unforgettable, in contact with a very ancient culture

We started with curiosity and once arrived we were without a doubt, very surprised and fascinated, enchanted by the beauty of places, by magic views and landscapes, from the crystalline waters of the sea and from the cities and localities that have had the opportunity to visit and learn.

The thing that most impressed us was certainly the sea, and crystal clear waters that are capable of surprising charm and for their beauty, but also by history, according to the Bible is Moses, quid his people from Egypt, where were reduced to slavery, to Israel, there opened a gate with his stick, allowing the escape of the Jews, then seal on the change of the Egyptian pursuers.

The atmosphere here is absolutely extraordinary, the reception which is reserved for tourists is very warm and gracious, and the beauty of the place is capable of to wind …
Heinrich from Germany

Innsbruck

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Innsburck is a delightful town that lies in the Austrian nation, is a town very special and fascinating as a whole, places that I have chosen as the destination for my winter holidays of 2007, a truly enjoyable and unforgettable, during which I have had the opportunity to know and appreciate the charm of this town, where there are monuments and buildings of great interest in their kind, witnesses to history and a very ancient past.

I decided to visit this charming town of the Christmas period, to discover its charming Christmas Market, an event of great importance for the city, which houses one of the oldest markets across Europe, presenting themselves as a great pride for town.

The Christmas Market of Innsburck, offers participants and visitors can see objects of great beauty, made by hand, wood, ceramics, glass and various other materials.

The city also offers the opportunity to visit monuments and buildings absolutely fascinating, the main ones are the Ambras Castle, the Fugger Palace, the Palace of the Provincial Diet and the Hofkirche, the main building of the holy town, dating back to 1500.

Alexandra from Spain

Creta

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Hello!

My Name is Sophie and I want to tell my last trip, what I did in the beautiful Greek island of Crete, without a doubt a very fascinating and surprising, that I was enchanted and deeply affected, both for the beauty of the place, that for the immense wonder of traditions and local history.

My trip was certainly made fascinating past this place, home of legendary heroes and Greek philosophers, who have given birth to their works and their actions largest …

The Island, as it is natural to think, is rich in archaeological loans, real and tangible evidence of history and the past of this place, areas of profound interest, which were capable of instilling in me that is a very passionate archeology and ancient history, a profound stupor .. as if I were immersed in a magical and surprising at the same time.

Among the most beautiful and fascinating that I saw in Crete certainly want to remember the archaeological site of Knossos, the Agia Triada, an archaeological site which dates back to 1600 BC and the Minoan palace of Kato Zakros.

Sophie from Ireland