Posted on: 22 September, 2005
Author: Jakob Jelling
From that time on, Chaillot Quarter became a very important part of Paris and one of the most visited ones. This neighborhood is one of the most elegant of the entire city and one which contains some ... From that time on, Chaillot Quarter became a very important part of Paris and one of the most visited ones. This neighborhood is one of the most elegant of the entire city and one which contains some of the most luxurious and biggest mansions as well. While being in the area of Chaillot Quarters, visitors could meet many interesting places, such as...
Posted on: 22 September, 2005
Author: Jakob Jelling
The town of Cahors is probably the most colorful spot in the region of Perigord, due to the amazing amount and incredible beauty of flowers and green areas it has. This town has inspired many artists and photographers and still, to the date, is found to be a great source of beautiful images and pictures. Cahors is located in the south western area of France, on the Lot River. Although its amazing vegetation and beautiful gardens are among the main attractions of this town, they are not the only ones, due to the fact that this town also offers tourists...
Posted on: 13 September, 2005
Author: Donald Saunders
Although many people are aware of the problem of jet lag and make adequate preparation to combat it both before and during their flight, the need to take action to counter its effects after arrival at your destination is also vitally important. This article looks at just some ideas for coping with jet lag following your flight. With the best preparation in the world before leaving home, and having taken a few simple precautions during your flight, you will inevitably suffer the effects of jet lag, unless you also continue your "no jet lag" plan once you arrive at your...
Posted on: 09 September, 2005
Author: Jakob Jelling
The town of Paimpol has historically had an important influence within the region of Brittany due to its port and its sea related activities in general. One of the main activities by which this town owes its importance is the commercialization of oysters facilitated by its oyster beds. Tourists who visit the town of Paimpol and wish to learn about its past and its history should visit the Musée de la Mer. This museum is located in rue Labenne and usually opens its doors to the public between March and September, allowing them to meet many historical facts and data...
Posted on: 06 September, 2005
Author: Jakob Jelling
This town is very attractive due to the several different antique buildings it has and the richness of its historical past. By walking around the central area of the town as well as by its surrounding... This town is very attractive due to the several different antique buildings it has and the richness of its historical past. By walking around the central area of the town as well as by its surrounding country lands, those tourists who enjoy historical constructions would be able to have a nice time while meeting several of them. One of the most attractive ancient buildings...
Posted on: 06 September, 2005
Author: Suzanne Morrison
Taking time out from the everyday stresses and strains of life to visit an exotic place is something that everyone looks forward to. Cuba, with its notoriety brought upon by its government and the cla... Taking time out from the everyday stresses and strains of life to visit an exotic place is something that everyone looks forward to. Cuba, with its notoriety brought upon by its government and the clamp down of the American government on its export and tourism, is a country known more for its cigar and its leader, rather than as a vacation destination. Despite this, every...
Posted on: 27 August, 2005
Author: Mark Eastwood
These are a few things you should know before you hire a car in Spain: What's included in the price and what ISN'T. You can come across some amazing looking prices but when you look at the detail y... These are a few things you should know before you hire a car in Spain: You may not be doing much driving in which case unlimited mileage may be unnecessary but insurances are a must and do add up. We usually found these cheap looking prices were really not cheap at all and could be regarded as a pretty underhand and...
Posted on: 14 August, 2005
Author: Marcus Hochstadt
How youth hostels provide the magic power to surprise almost everybody. Here is the little known (yet true) story of the origin of hostels. In August 1909 the German teacher Richard Schirrmann had been caught in a violent thunderstorm on an eight day migration with his pupils and found accommodation in a barn by a farmer. While the pupils were sleeping, Schirrmann was laying awake the whole night. The thought attacked him suddenly, One would have to create places, at which move-joyful young people and pupils receive a safe and inexpensive overnight stay. He published this idea for the first...
Posted on: 07 August, 2005
Author: Sanjib Ahmad
Do you grow tired living in the same place year after year? Perhaps its the nomadic instincts within us that beckons us to move on to new places. To leave the old, familiar grounds and discover new adventures in distant lands. Sometimes the old way of doing things break down. They become unmaintainable and beyond repair. These are the times we feel like running away to somewhere new.Those of us who live in large cities, commuting everyday, working 9 to 5, feel the dullness of repetition the most. Working and living in the same place year after year, leading the...
Posted on: 26 July, 2005
Author: Jo Godden
HOLIDAYS - something we all look forward to and something we all feel that we deserve. Of course, some countries realise this and treat their retired folk to a week's holiday, but I can't see it appearing on our country's agenda for a while, can you? So, what reason do YOU have for not taking that well deserved break? Can't afford it? Remember that old saying - "take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves"? Well, although in this modern throw away' society no one appears to be particularly worried about pennies, the saying is...