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About the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of the most visited countries of the world. It covers the greater part of the British Isles, a group of islands lying off the northwest coast of mainland Europe. The islands include the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, northwest of Fr...

About London  London is one of the most beautiful and one of the largest cities in the world as well as one of the oldest cities in Europe. London is a city which was never planned. It has accumulated and it has everything a visitor might want to find. It is certain that a foreigner might be initially bewildered by his first sight of London as it has thousands of places to offer. But it is not unlikely to be disappointed. This might...

About Stonehenge At approximately 130 km far from London there is a very strange place- a bunch of huge stones, neatly arranged in a circle in the middle of a clean field. Their age does not give an accurate assessment of even the means of modern science- that is three thousand years, or all five. Being one of the major tourist attractions in the U.K, Stonehenge has all chances to share the fate of planet Earth from the book “ The Hitchicker’s Guide to the Galaxy” written by Douglas Adams. Stonehe...

  About Anchorage     Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, is a rugged city perfectly situated between the base of the Chugach Mountain range and Cook Inlet. It is a great modern city, featuring skyscrapers and a gorgeous international airport that is settled on a breathtaking coastline, through scenic mountains, amazing lakes, rivers and glaciers. Anchorage is...

 About Kodiak     The city of Kodiak is located on the second largest island of United States, Kodiak Island, in the Gulf of Alaska. Kodiak was incorporated as a city in September 1940 and in 1965 the city voters adopted a City Charter, a municipal constitution. Kodiak represents a significant part of the Kodiak Island Archipelago, an amazing group of islands that stretc...

 About Fairbanks      Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska and perfectly combines the modern amenities and technology with a frontier atmosphere, considered as the gateway to the Arctic, featuring stunning landscapes. Fairbank has a very interesting history which belong to the late 1880’s Gold Rush. Is one of the most famous research center in the wo...

 About Chateau de Chillon Castle   Chateau de Chillon is one of the most beautiful and well- preserved medieval castles form Switzerland. It is the most enchanting place that you have ever seen in the country, charming with its antique style and decorations. It is beautifully located on a rocky islet, just few steps away from th...

  About Rhine Falls   Rhine Falls are spectacular falls in Switzerland, one of the most popular touristic destinations in the country. The Rhine falls consist of a series of three falls, The Zurcher, the Schaffhauser and Muhle falls. This is the largest waterfall in the Western Europe, rising up with a height of about 25 metres and 150 meters wide. The falls are located i...

 About St Moritz      St Moritz is a great destination for a summer vacation, which is often called an Alpine metropolis. The city is well known for its gorgeous and luxury hotels, comfortable spas and trendy shops for an Alpine background spreaded with lakes an mountains. St Moritz is one of the world’s most famous landscapes of the wealthy, activating as an impressive ...

About Greve in Chianti     Greve in Chianti is a small and romantic town situated in Val di Greve, an idyllic countryside right in the center of Tuscany, in the heart of the Chianti hills covered by olive groves and vineyards, enjoying a splendid location and beautiful panorama. Greve in Chianti rises along the left bank of the Greve river and it is conveniently located ...

About Florence   The capital of Tuscany, Florence, is one of the most beautiful places in this Italian region. Culture, art, history, cuisine, fashion and shopping, all bring their contribution to the charm of this ancient town. Michelangelo, Renaissance, art and architecture, leather coats, gold, Chianti wine are among the numerous things that can be found here.  ...

About Panzano in Chianti     Panzano in Chianti is a delightful fortified small village that rises on a picturesque hill, at 498 meters above the sea level, in the Greve Valley, located in the middle of Florence province, at the beginning of the Chianti area, specifically in the “Conca d’Oro” (Golden Valley lined with vines). It is one of the main wine areas in Chianti’s territory....

 About Thorsmork   Thorsmork is one of the greatest wonders of Iceland, it is a  picturesque and scenic spot in the country. Thorsmork represents a mountain ridge, that has the name dedicated to Norse God Thor. It rises between the  Tindjafjalljokull and Eyjafjallajokull glaciers, in th...

 About Laki craters     Laki craters  is a truly fascinating place, which includes spectacular craters, very strange mountains, lakes, creating a colourful nature. The visitors will be charmed when exploring the crater area, walking on the gravel roads, surrounded by lava fields, on the hills that open great views over the area. In June...

   The Vidimyri Turf Church  is one of the most beautiful churches, which is a great testimony of the long era of architecture, typical for Iceland, at the period when all the buildings were made of stones and turf. The Church of Vidimyri is located in Skagafjordur, and was built in 1836, being used  nowadays for religious services. This amazing church is made of stones and turf, in 1936 being preserved and belonged to  National Museu...

   The Geirangerfjord in Norway is a stunning masterpeace of the nature and its magnificent beauty can not be missed. If you did not see the Geirangefjord, think that have not seen the Norway at all, because this is the greatest touristic destination  that makes this country famous. This amazing sight is located on the western side of Norway, near the coastline. It is surrounded by green vegetation, by spectacular mountains peaks that are coverd by snow, wild waterfalls that give a dramatic view. The fjord is lined with m...

   The Snow Hotel in Kirkenes is one of the most favorable seights in Norway during the winter time. It is a very adventurous site, located in the artic town of Kirkenes, on the top of the world, near the Russian border. This amazing hotel is rebuilt each winter, and becames a real majestic attraction starting with December 20. The structure is made of ice and snow, and provides the tourist with normal beds and mattresses for a healthy comfort, when sleeping in its unique interior. Next to ...

   Oslo is the capital of Norway, which is very famous for its pitoresque natural landscapes with a wide range of touristis destinations. You can always explore  the best attractions that the city has to offer, being the largest city in Norway. Many consider the city of Oslo as a perfect gateway into the most spectacular country of Scandinavia. Oslo offers exceptional beauties, with many famous art galleries and museums well known all over the world. This city with its magnificents touristic attractions can be se...

   One of the most impressionant place in New Mexico is the White Sands National Monument. For thousands of years this area, because of the powerful wind , there has deposited the gypsum powder, brought from the San Andre Mountains, that are located nearby. This white sand was washed down by the water from the rains and have deposited in the Lake Lucero, situated a few miles southwest, forming an amazing huge surface of white dunes, covering a area of about 275 square miles. More than a half from this white sands are a part of...

   El Morro National monument is the most beautiful geographical area in New Mexico, located on the west side of the state. This sandstone monolith zone is also known as “Inscription Rock”, as all the travelers and visitors have graved their names, and memories on its smooth face. This large rock has been a part of the monument for seven hundred years. During the time the tourist  left their stories and inscriptions that can be seen even today. El Morro comes from Spanish and means headland, and represents a h...

   Chaco Canion National Historic Park is a very old park, that preserves the rich culture for a very old society. The Pueblo Indians were the most important inhabitants of the region, and their ancient houses can even be compared with the cities of our days. It represents a really preserved place that keeps its glorious history with nice memories. The Chaco village is situated on the northwestern side of the New Mexico, and has the largest, with the best preserved ancient customs and elements. This part of the state is mostly...

   The White House is the oldest building in Washington and has been the residence for all the presidents of United States, except George Washington. The White House is located near the Mall, the site was chosen by George Washington and the arhitect Pierrel’Enfant, who created the project for the new capital. For the construction of the President’s House was organized a contest, that was won by the builder James Hoban. The neo-classical design of the building was inspired by the Leinster House in Dublin. The founda...

   National Zoological Park is the ideal recreational spot in the city of Washington. The park  appeared from the decision taken of the Congress in 1889. One year later after its inauguration the National Zoological Park became a part of the Smithsonian Institute. The park covers over  66 ha, designed by Samuel Langley, William Temple Hornaday, who were members of the Smithsonian Institution, and Frederick Law Olmstead also designed the area, who was the most famous landscape architect, that created the beautiful Cen...

   The most beautiful and the greatest Ghotic Church in Washington, is the National Cathedral, that  looks splendid, just like was built during the Middle Ages. In 1792 Pierre l’Enfant , the planner of the city of washington, was already designed the spot for the construction of the church. Later, in 1893 the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation was going to chose the place for the new cathedral, after three years, the Mount Saint Albans was chosen as the perfect place for the church, covering over 57 acres. Th...