5 Beaches in Greece you must visit

on 01/10/2014 in Greece

Officially known as the Hellenic Republic, Greece is located in southern Europe. The country is strategically located at the crossroads of 3 major continents that include Europe, Western Asia, and Africa. This gives the country an advantage over her Western European counterparts in getting the large tourist numbers that grace the Mediterranean tourism circuit. The fact that it has several islands...

5 things to do in Stresa Italy

on 01/10/2014 in Stresa

Stresa is a small town of about 5,000 inhabitants located on the shores of Lake Maggiore, Northern Italy. It is strategically situated along the rail and road routes that go to the Simplon Pass, 90 kilometers northwest of the City of Milan. Since the early 19th century, the town's income has largely come from tourism. It heavily depends on the scenic...

5 beaches in Italy you must visit

on 01/10/2014 in Italy

Italy is one of the countries in the world that have an all round tourist attraction package. The country is renowned for its gourmet dining exploits with foods such as Lasagna and spaghetti, highend sporting activities such as world beating football clubs, fashion with awe inspiring brands such as Gucci, historic monuments such as St. Petersburg Cathedral and a history...

5 beaches in Portugal you must visit

on 01/10/2014 in Portugal

Portugal is the westernmost midland country in Europe. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. It is located in what is commonly known as the Iberian Peninsula. Apart from having a long coastline, Portugal has sovereignty over two Islands - Azores and Madeira - which are located...

5 beaches in Perth that rock

on 01/10/2014 in Perth

The Swan Coastal Plain, a narrow strip between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp is the most heavily populated region in Perth - the largest city in the Australian State of Western Australia. Having a coastal strip with the Indian Ocean is the biggest advantage the city of Perth has over other Australian cities. Indian Ocean is full of...

Where is the world's most dangerous road

on 01/08/2014 in Bolivia

Yungas Road - also called Grove's Road, Coroico Road, Camino de las Yungas, Road of fate or Death Road - is a 69- kilometer stretch from La Paz to Coroico about 56-kilometers northeast of La Paz in the Bolivian Yungas Region. In 1995, Inter-American Development Bank christened the road as the 'most dangerous road in the world'. The road takes the...

The best live music venues in Sydney

on 01/07/2014 in Sydney

Sydney is the most populous city in Australia. It is the capital of the New South Wales Province of Australia and it is located on the South East Coast, along the Tasmania Sea Coast. Like all major metropolis around the world, Sydney has an active entertainment scene. Below are some of its top live music venues. 1. Sydney Opera House The Sydney Opera...

10 Interesting facts about Oslo

on 01/24/2014 in Oslo

Oslo is the capital and most populous city in Norway. The Norwegians are some of the most hospitable people in the world and a tourist will never fail to get mesmerized by the beauty of the city. If you want to visit Norway, start with Oslo. Below are a few facts about the city. 1. The city was founded in 1000...

10 Interesting facts about Xian

on 01/24/2014 in Xi'an

Xian is one of the four great Ancient capitals of China. It was the capital of China during the reign of Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties. Apparently, the city was known as Chang'an before the Ming Dynasty. With over 3,100 years of history, a visitor to the city will quickly find out that there is probably more than...

10 Interesting facts about Hong Kong

on 01/24/2014 in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, or simply H.K, is located on China's south coast and is enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea. Hong Kong is renowned worldwide for its jungle of glass and stones and deep natural harbor. With a land mass of 1,104 square kilometers (426 sq. mi) on which 7 million people stay, Hong Kong is the...

10 Interesting facts about Calgary

on 01/23/2014 in Calgary

Calgary is a city in the Canadian Province of Alberta, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of Canadian Rockies. It is located in an area characterized with North American prairies and it borders the Bow River. With a population of 1.2 million people, it is the fifth largest municipality in Canada. Below are some additional facts about the city that...

10 Interesting facts about Lima

on 01/23/2014 in Lima

Lima is the capital city of the Republic of Peru and is located in the central coastal region of the country. The city is part of an elaborate ecosystem that includes the Chillón, Lurín and Rímac Rivers. The city has a scenic view of the Pacific Ocean. Below are some facts about the city. 1. With a population of about 9...

10 Interesting facts about Peru

on 01/23/2014 in Peru

On the western coast of South America is the Republic of Peru. Peru is a Spanish speaking country that is bordered by Pacific Ocean to the west, Chile to the south, Bolivia to the south west, Brazil to the east, and Ecuador and Colombia to the north. From her neighbors, you can tell that Peru is a tourist friendly country...but...

10 Interesting facts about Montego Bay

on 01/23/2014 in Montego Bay

Popular for its duty-free shopping, cruise line terminal and a series of white-sand beaches, Montego Bay is Jamaica's premiere tourists’ destination. It also happens to be the second largest city in Jamaica after Kingston, the capital. Below is an overview of the city for those who want to learn more about it before travelling there. 1. Montego Bay is located in...

10 Interesting facts about Vancouver

on 01/23/2014 in Vancouver

Vancouver is a seaport Canadian City that is located on the Mainland Province of British Columbia. With a population of 603,502, the city is the eighth most populated city in Canada. It is popular for being one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse modern metropolis. See the list below for some facts about the city. 1. The city is named...

10 Interesting facts about Brussels

on 01/23/2014 in Brussels

Since the end of the Second World War, Brussels has been the political capital of Europe. The city is home to EU institutions, North Atlantic Treaty Organization headquarters, international organizations, politicians, diplomats and civil servants. It is also the capital of European Union and Belgium. Below are some interesting facts about the city that might have been what attracted all...

10 Interesting facts about New Orleans

on 01/23/2014 in New Orleans

The city of New Orleans in Louisiana is named after the Duke of Orleans who ruled as Regent on behalf of Louis XV from 1715 to 1723. The city of New Orleans is popular for its jazz music, expertly prepared cuisines and festivals such as Mardi Gras. The city straddles the great Mississippi River and is often described as the...

10 interesting facts about Palo Alto

on 01/20/2014 in Palo Alto

The English translation of the Spanish word 'Palo Alto' is 'Tall Tree'. The Santa Clara County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area is littered with redwood trees called El Palo Alto. Perhaps it is this tree that inspired the people who named Palo Alto neighborhood to call it so. Even so, there are a number of some very interesting...

10 interesting facts about the Terra Cotta Warriors

on 01/20/2014 in Xi'an

I am sure like me you are wondering what Terra Cotta Warriors are. Actually, before now, the only 'Terra Cotta' I knew is the one used to roof American homes. Luckily for you, I have done a little research about them and you will not have as hard a time figuring what they are. For one, Terra Cotta Warriors are a...

10 interesting facts about Toronto

on 01/20/2014 in Toronto

Toronto is the seat of government for the Ontario Province of Canada. It situated on the shores of Lake Ontario on southern Ontario. The city was established in the late 18th century when the British Crow purchased a land from there from the Mississaugas of the New Credit and established a town there. The settlement would later grow into the...

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