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- 06 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Sweet Aroma of the City of Porto
The very beautiful Porto
The prosperity of the city is augmented by it’s wine making culture.
In Porto you can see every architecture style, from the oldest Romanesque churches to the Art Nouveau of the Majestic Cafe. The second largest city in Portugal did not have the access to the wealth of colonization, however, local leaders has brought important contributions to the city’s beauty.
- 05 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Breathtaking beauty of the City Rio De Janeiro
Rio from above with the Statue of Christ ©Kirilos/flickr
The mysterious capital of South America owns the style of its locals life
The carnival is like an erupting volcano. It’s filled with life. Dancing, alcohol, beach ,sports, sun, these are the elixirs of life for the 6 million locals of Rio. Large beaches, one of the being the notorious Copacabana, is a leisure center. …
- 04 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Lisbon
The Tower of Belem ©Chrismatos
They say that “If you haven’t seen Lisbon, you haven’t seen beauty either”. The city is situated on the coast of the Atlantic, where river Tajo crosses through the city and the capital is the meeting point of Tajo with the Atlantic Ocean.
Its port, Mar da Palha, is one of the biggest natural ports in the whole world, the place where Portuguese explorers started their journeys. Lisbon is also know for having many beautiful palaces, churches, and streets, the reminders of a glorious empire.
- 03 MarAdam in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Cape Town, The Metropolis of The Southern Atlantic
The Table Mountain, Cape Town ©warrenski/flickr
Cape Town kept its tolerance even among hard times
Cape Town always had more liberal spirit than the rest of the country. Numerous cultures of South Africa didn’t survived during the the apartheid period, because many artists both black and white were either persecuted or exiled. However, in the middle of the 1990’s, South Africa rediscovered its roots, Cape Town becoming a scene of a flourishing culture. There are always new art galleries and clubs being opened, concerts are very common all around the city, and theaters and museums are filled with people.
- Adam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Granadian Pearl of Alhambra
Alhambra ©Bert Kaufmann
The Alhambra is the most visited monument from the Moorish period.
Looking for a loot, The Berber prince Tarik Ibn Ziad, traveled across the Gibraltar along with his friends and supporters from North Africa in 711. In 2 weeks, he conquered Andalusia, opening a path to Moors to rule almost the entire peninsula. …
- 02 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Barcelona, A Scene Filled with Life
One of Barcelona’s top destination, Palau Nacional
The Capital of Catalonia becomes more interesting year by year.
The heart of Barcelona is the “La Rambla”. Almost everybody who visits the city will go through it at least once, no matter if it’s day or night, everybody will experience the striking boulevard which connects the renowned Plaza de Cataluna with “La Rambla”. …
- 26 FebAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Beauty of Madrid.
Coincidence is the best tourist guide of Madrid.
There are many things to see in Madrid, so many that every plan to visit a place fails. The best way to see Madrid is by going with the flow, letting fate guide you by walking the streets, relaxing at the cafes or tapas bars. …
- 18 Feb
The Charismatic Prague.
Prague as it’s finest ©Jiuguang Wang
It is said that Prague lies in the very heart of Europe. The Czech Capital is known for being one of the most visited capitals in Europe alongside London, Paris, Istanbul, and Rome. It’s renowned for having a spectacular, well preserved and extensive historical center. …
- 12 Feberato in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Visiting the Ancient City of Pompeii
Pompeii view ©Wazling/Travelgrove
If you are looking for a destination that will give you the goosebumps but also takes your breath away with its ancient beauty, Pompeii is the place for you. The Roman city is located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius and was destroyed by the volcano’s eruption in 79 AD. As Pompeii is pretty close to Naples you should be able to easily go there even for a day trip if you are vacationing in the Italian city. …
- 11 Feberato in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top Things to do in Telluride in Summer and Winter
Telluride view ©Woody Hibbard/Flickr
If you also love some small town charm in the mountains, you will love Telluride in the winter or summer alike. The small Colorado town of only 2,300 inhabitants is located in southern Colorado, in the San Juan Mountains. There are lots of things to do in Telluride in all seasons and for all visitor types from families or couples through groups of friends. Experience a little piece of the old Wild West in Colorado this year!
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