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- 22 FebEdina in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Most impressive opera houses in the world
Palais Garnier
As far as classical music goes, opera is great, but you don’t really have to like opera in order to appreciate the beauty of an opera house. Like the musical oeuvres performed in opera houses, the buildings themselves are all about elegance, attention to detail, harmony and drama. The architecture and decor of an opera house plays just as important a part in the delight of the audience as the operas.
So whether you’re one of those who has “the red-and-gold” disease that can be cured only by attending a performance, or if you simply like good architecture, here is a list of the most impressive opera houses in the world. …
- 29 Augitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best stations on the Trans-Siberian railway
Traveling by train might not be the fastest way to get from one place to another, but the journey counts just as much as the destination, right? Especially if the journey takes place on the longest railway in the world, the Trans-Siberian. From the colourful domes of Moscow to windswept Vladivostok, you can travel through the vast expanses of Russia and stop at some of the most interesting train stations in the world.It’s the most convenient way you can get to know a significant portion of this fascinating country, and besides, many travelers swear that its enough to see the train station to get a feel of what a place really is like. So grab a Russian phrasebook a deck of cards, and embark on a week-long train ride through Russia on the original Trans-Siberian railway. …
- 05 Aug
Cool subway stations around the world
Ever since underground transport was invented, subway stations have been source of fascination for people who use them. The subway is an efficient way to transport lots of passengers in very little time from one corner of a city to another, but besides the practical reasons, subway stations are interesting places which come in many shapes and sizes.From empty stations with scribbled walls to crowded undergrounds milling with busy people, there’s something cool about all of them. Hopping on a subways is probably not our reason for visiting a city, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t find something to enjoy about it. So here are the most interesting subways stations that you happen to find yourself in during one of your travels. …
- 14 JunTudi in News | NO COMMENTS
Fashion Capitals of the World. Next Generation
When it comes to fashion capitals of the world, one cannot stop thinking about one (or more) of the big four: Paris, Milan, London and New York. Their importance in the world of fashion (and especially haute couture) is undeniable: here you can find the most innovative designers, prestigious fashion houses and glamorous boutiques.But this doesn’t necessarily mean that all the world’s fashion is concentrated in these four locations. Slowly but throughly, other big cities from around the world are building their way up to top five, releasing original creations on the market and welcoming visitors with posh boutiques and one-of-a-kind fashion shows. In today’s top five we have included some less known fashion capitals that have all the chances to become the 5th on the list: …
- 19 FebTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best Adventure Travel Destinations for 2010
One might think that in an age of fast an inexpensive traveling like ours, there is little room for geographic discoveries, not to mention the glorious explorers of the latest centuries.
Fortunately, the world is a really big place, big enough for every daring traveler to be able to get all adventure the he or she wants. And now that nature is gradually coming back to life after this fierce winter, it’s time to check out what 2010 brings new in terms of adventure travel. …
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