places tag - Best Tourism best destinations pag 11

France has an unsurpassable quality of life. Healthy lifestyle in the cities, picturesque landscapes, splendid ancient architecture, great culture, fine cuisine and last but not least, the best health care in the world make it one of the world’s best country to live. But what cannot be measured in real terms is the soul of this place.   "How can you lead a country that has two hundred and forty six different kinds of cheese?" (Charles de Gaulle, French president, 1oct 1962). If he were alive today, the General de Gaulle would have had to revise his statement - France now boasts over 400 varieties of cheese, this suggesting to a large extent the country's cultural diversity. Much of its originallity comes from the fact that its territories are found in all major regions of the continent, each with its own personality. Both the diversity of landscape and...

Amazing landscapes, eco-friendly initiatives, the 4th country in the EU with the highest GDP/capita and some of the best ski resorts in the world are few of the reasons why this country deserves to be in the list.    Austria is a country rich in traditions, music and contrasts, from the Western Alps to the Danube basin in the east. The country of Johann Strauss and Mozart, it is also remarkable for the historic buildings, museums and world-class alpine landscape that takes your breath away. In a cafe, in a ballroom or church, Austrians seem to have something from the charm and romanticism of Italians combined with the discipline of Germans. Austria's glorious architectural wonders are inherited from the powerful Habsburgi, who dominated...

Turning its natural disadvantages into its own advantage, Switzerland is now a super-efficient, high-tech society, where everything functions perfectly. For centuries already peaceful neutral, here you will find reliability, quality, discretion, punctuality, safety and tranquility. Furthermore, the swiss speak five languages, so that any foreigner can easily accommodate here.    Small, rich and with only 7.5 million people, Switzerland is renowned for its enviable quality of living and clocks indicating the time perfectly. Domestic products such as cheese, chocolate, precision watches and multi-functional penknives are popular worldwide. Reputed political neutrality, financial power, isolated location and wonderful mountains have enabled Switzerland to have a central role in European affairs. The central location makes it a great centre for conventions and international conferences.  ...

  Sigiriya, or Lion’s Rock, is an ancient mountain fortress, in ruins now, located in the central district of Matale in Sri Lanka. The fortress is surrounded by the remains of a vast network of gardens, pools and other structures. This is a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is also known for its ancient images, murals. The fortress was built during the reign of King Kasap I (477 - 495 AD), and it is one of the seven world heritage sites in Sri Lanka.      Sigiriya was...

   Ajanta Caves in Maharastra, India, dating from the fifth century BC and contain paintings and sculptures considered peaks of Buddhist religious art. They were abandoned by their creators in the year 480 AD, leaving in the next 1300 years and completely forgotten by the locals. In spring 1819, but a British officer found the hunting of tigers in India has entered into a chance of artificial grottoes covered completely by lush vegetation. Although the place had become a refuge in which he only birds, bats and small animals, caves ...

  Banaue Rice Terraces are at least 2,000 years old and were carved on the mountain slopes by the ancestors of today's residents. Filipinos call this place "the eighth wonder of the world", a term not exaggerated at all, taking into account that everything was done with a minimum of equipment and machinery, for the most part was built manually. Situated at an altitude of about 1500 meters, the rice terraces cover an area of 10,360 square kilometers and are still irrigated by an ingenious system that was built in antiquity...

  The most expensive holiday destination is not on earth, but... in space. A "journey" of ten days through the Milky Way costs around 20 million dollars. We  have not found if VAT is included or not, but we know that the hotel is called the International Space Station and it is about 400 miles above Earth and the view is really sensational. Maybe it is worth every penny indeed......

  The place with the lowest altitude is located between Israel and Jordan and it is called... the Dead Sea. On its beaches, the level reaches 417 meters below sea level .... Yes, this place will certainly be one of the first places completely covered by water in case the Global Warming theory turns into reality. So you'd better hurry, especially if you have not learned to swim yet. That is because the Dead Sea is the saltiest sea in the world, containing 10 times more NaCl (sodium chloride) than any other water in the world. ...

  If you do not like rain, go for Chile, specifically in the Atacama desert. You will not return saying how rain has ruined your vacation. Out of all the world's spots, this is the place where rainfall chances are the lowest. The falls rate is not more than five milliliters annually and it never rained in Calama city. Residents have big problems with liquid resources, water is very expensive in the entire area. On the other hand, if you decide to go, you can leave the spray for mosquitoes home. It is much too dry for any insect to ...

   Tourism and Italy are synonymous, since Italy is the paradise of history lovers, with more than 3,000 museums, churches and archaeological sites dating from Roman and Greek periods. There are hundreds of places and sites protected by UNESCO and open to tourists. Islands of Italy such as Capri, famous for its romanticism, or Ischia, with thermal springs, are visited and venerated by hundreds of years.    Renaissance Movement in art and culture has left behind a precious heritage that can be admire...

   Small, rich and with only 7.5 million people, Switzerland is renowned for its enviable quality of living and clocks indicating the time perfectly. Domestic products such as cheese, chocolate, precision watches and multi-functional penknives are popular worldwide. Reputed political neutrality, financial power, isolated location and wonderful mountains have enabled Switzerland to have a central role in European affairs. The central location makes it a great centre for conventions and international conferences.  ...

   One of the most beautiful countries in the world, New Zealand, is the dream of every lover of adventure. Despite its small size, has mountains, volcanoes, rivers and coastlines, which could be labeled as magical. The most popular activities are climbing, skiing, snowboarding, heli-skiing site, snowmobiling and ice alpinism. Caving lessons gives you the opportunity to explore underground rivers of Waitomo Cave. Coast of New Zealand is a great place for surfing, water skiing and sea kayaking, the area is considered one of the best...

Munchen Beer is one of the best beer to taste.  The idea started from a simple Bavarian National Guard NCO. He suggested organizing a horse racing related festivities at the marriage of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese von Hildburghausen. Bavarian King Max I. Joseph von Bayern, showed more than happy with this suggestion. On 17 October 1810 horse race held on the princess bride called it Oktoberfest. As progress has been chosen instead of a meadow on the outskirts unused.     In this first celebration, drinks were served in...

  Their particular tradition of cooking and consumption of beer is and Britain. And those who have ever been to the London Exhibition Centre Olympia Exhibition Center Hammersmith Road, can not disagree.     The festival is able to surprise even the most sophisticated beer drinkers. Every year here they bring more than 350 varieties of this British ale, 60 varieties of pears, and many varieties of bottled beer. Festival guests will enjoy and wheat, and ginger beer, beer with spices and herbs, as ...

  Beer Festival is held in Stuttgart, Germany and is considered the second largest after the Oktoberfest. Volksfest translated as "folk festival", and that is as it is indeed. History of the Festival began in 1818, when Queen Catherine and King William Vurtembergsky decided to make a feast for his people after the difficult years of the plague. The official beginning of the holiday falls on the 11 o'clock, when the Lord Mayor of Stuttgart, opens the first barrel of beer near the fruit of the column. On the first Sunday of...

  Britain's biggest happening in the open air has long been turned into a global brand. Is best known as a music festival, though there are also dance, circus, drama and comedy. For every self-respecting artist performance at Glasto - must be. Enumerate all the speakers at the festival musicians simply makes no sense, it will take more than one sheet. Glastonbury is built on the ideology of free hippie festival 70 - in its territory is "green" areas and most of the profit goes to charity. Unfortunately, long time not here...

   Color Festival is held every year in India, Guyana and Nepal, being a very popular Hindu festival. During the festival, people stick with colored powder and water. Substances are made from medicinal herbs and tradition says that people heal them flu and fever viral disease occurring in spring....

  The biggest festival in America, who, like Glastonbury, is not limited to musical component, though it certainly is paramount. Held in late June - early July in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, be sure to capturing holidays in honor of Independence Day. In principle, it is more domestic product, but if you're interested in listening to country music and not only artists, known throughout the world, but those few who are listening from outside the continent, at the Summerfest is coming. In the festival's headliners were listed in previous ye...

  There exists Philippines and Finnish tango, but the best known is the kind of Argentinian tango, so, in the heart of Buenos Aires, you will surely find the most talented practitioners of the dance that was once banned. Due to a growing number of schools and Tango's admirers, this dance is more popular today than ever. The most beautiful performances can be seen at El Querandi, a local with more than 80 years of history, while enjoying the famous Argentine food....

  Besides the charming beaches and clear blue waters, the Caribbean is also recognized by salsa and merengue dances. Even if these two styles are different, they express the attitude and passion of living in places like Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic.     While you can dance merengue only in pairs, salsa can be danced individually as well. Visit the show as La Guacara Taina, a place always full of locals and tourists, showing that salsa and merengue are among the most popular dance styles...

   Dance is, without doubt, a mirror of culture worldwide. Crack violent hands and tap steps are important elements of flamenco, which impress those that know little about it and outsiders and animate those who practice it.     Even though many cities in Spain claim to have the most passionate and talented dancers, we know that Sevilla is the true "swing" of flamenco's. In the city there are many schools of flamenco, and Taller Flamenco, where tourists can learn basic steps and mo...

  Famous for pork ham, not many people think of Spain as the country with a healthy diet. However, Spaniards eat more foods rich in fiber, low in fat, cook with olive oil used in cooking and eating more vegetables, more fish (trout, scallops and shrimp). Almonds and citrus fruits are also healthy ingredients of the Spanish diet.   Spanish cuisine is rich and varied, as the country itself. First class ingredients, excellent cooking, wise old tradition and promoting new culinary concepts have to be made on top ...

  A trip to Italy deserves to be made not only for special landscape of the country. Travel to Piedmont, you will love, and strong flavor of lasagna preparations (sweet sauce of olive oil, garlic and anchovies), served hot with crispy greens. Bollito is another highly aromatic dish prepared from different types of meat, cooked together and served with a spicy sauce, as, for example, green baguette. Tosca region is known for its olive oil, highly valued and often served with bread only. A variant is bruschetta, olive oil mixed with ...

  French cuisine has set international standards for fine cuisine. No western regional cuisine that has not adopted a number of ways to cook French food, and appropriate technology. As the restaurant is exquisite, with so many French are included in menu preparations. The French have a completely different way to address cuisine from all other peoples. They not only eat in town prepared to enjoy tasty, but a spirit of adventure and desire to learn new things, and thus improving education. To understand the French is essential to un...