5 Things you need to know before visiting Nicaragua

on 02/28/2014 in Nicaragua

Are you a tourist travelling to Nicaragua for leisure or otherwise? Read through this blog. It might help you have a more pleasant tour. The list below highlights the things that you should know before visiting the country. 1. Learn some basic Spanish The most widely spoken language in Nicaragua is Spanish. While in the country, you will need to communicate with...

5 great restaurants in San Jose

on 02/28/2014 in Costa Rica

Named in honor of Joseph of Nazareth, San Jose is the capital of the Central American nation, Costa Rica. It is the seat of government and the city is almost entirely western influenced. It speaks Spanish, its residents are almost entirely educated in Europe, and the architectural design is a heritage from the Spanish occupation. Culturally, the city is more European...

A brief history of Costa Rica

on 02/28/2014 in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a Central American republic that is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south, Caribbean Sea to the east and Pacific Ocean to the west. It is a Spanish speaking country that is today one of the most sought after tourist destinations. However, it was not always so. Below is a brief chronology of how...

5 things you need to know about Montevideo

on 02/28/2014 in Montevideo

Montevideo is the capital of Uruguay and home to about 1.3 million people. The city measures 194 square kilometers by area and is the southernmost cosmopolitan city in the Americas. The city was established by a Spanish soldier in 1724 as a military maneuver against the Portuguese who were contesting the land on which the city sits. It is popular for...

10 things you didn't know about Mongolia

on 02/25/2014 in Mongolia

Mongolia is a landlocked central Asian country that is bordered by Russia to the north and by China to the south. Its capital, Ulan Bator, is home to 45% of the country's 2,921,287 people. Until 1206 when Genghis Khan formed the Mongol Empire, the country was under the rule of Nomads such as Xiongnu, the Xianbei, the Rouran, and the Gökturks....

10 things you didn't know about Bolivia

on 02/25/2014 in Bolivia

Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America that has over the years struggled with economic instabilities and is just emerging as the next frontier of growth in South America. The country's geography varies from lowlands to Amazon Basin to Andean climate. Being home to about 10 million people of different origins makes Bolivia one of the most culturally diverse countries...

10 things you didn't know about Chile

on 02/25/2014 in Chile

Chile is a Spanish Speaking country in South America occupying a long narrow strip between the Andean ranges to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Southern Chile is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It features rich forests and grazing lands, and a string of volcanoes and lakes. You will get to see a labyrinth of...

10 things you didn't know about Brazil

on 02/25/2014 in Brazil

Brazil, a former Portuguese colony, is the only South American country that does not speak Spanish. It is home to more than half of the South American population at 201,032,714. The following is a list of 10 things you might not know about the greatest country in the South America. 1. The national dish of Brazil is known as Feijoada and...

5 great restaurants in Montevideo

on 02/28/2014 in Montevideo

Whenever in Montevideo, the Uruguayan capital, make sure you check out the restaurants listed below. They may just make your stay in the city much more enjoyable and memorable. 1. Ristorante Panini This is an Italian hotel located in Bacacay 1339, Sarandi, Montevideo. It is popular for serving most of the Italian pasta dishes including lasagna and pizza. Their staffs are professional...

5 things you need to know about Colonia

on 02/28/2014 in Cologne

There are so many places known by this ancient Roman name, but for the purposes of this blog, we will be talking about Colonia Del Sacramento, the oldest city in Uruguay and a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. The city is located in Southwestern Uruguay, along Río de la Plata and overlooks the Argentine city - Buenos Aires. It is home...

5 things you need to know about Sao Paulo

on 02/28/2014 in São Paulo

The city of Sao Paulo wears many hats. Sample this; it is the largest city in Brazil, It is the largest city proper in the southern hemisphere, and it is the world's 7th largest city by population. The city has the largest GDP in South America, and also in the Southern Hemisphere, making it a natural cultural, economic and political capital...

5 great restaurants in Sao Paulo

on 02/28/2014 in São Paulo

By any standards, Sao Paulo is in the league of Tokyo, New York, Beijing, L.A, Berlin and London in terms of world economics and politics. The city is huge; it is densely populated and is graced by more than 16 million visitors every year. For this reason alone, you should have put your radar on this Brazilian city long time...

5 things you need to know about Venice

on 03/17/2014 in Italy

Venice is a northeastern Italian city that is made up of 118 islands and islets, and separated by canals and linked by bridges. The Venetian Lagoon on which the city lies stretches between the mouths of River Po and River Piave. Both cynics and Romantics agree that Venice is one of the most beautiful cities on earth and is renowned...

5 Things you need to know about Verona

on 03/17/2014 in Verona

Verona is an Italian city that bestrides the Adige River in Veneto, northern Italy. It is one of the 7 special administrative cities in northern Italy and one of the most popular tourists’ destinations in Italy- mainly due to its artistic heritage, several annual fairs, shows, and operas. Below are a few things you need to know about the city before...

5 things you need to know about Sicily

on 03/17/2014 in Sicily

Sicily is the largest island on the Mediterranean Sea. It constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Siciliana. The first time I read of Sicily was on the Mario Puzo's Godfather...and like many people; I started associating it with the La Cosa Nostra - the Mafia. However, the island has shed the tag of organized crime in the recent...

5 things you need to know about San Gimignano

on 03/17/2014 in San Gimignano

San Gimignano is an Italian walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany, north-central Italy. The town is sometimes fondly known as 'the Town of Fine Towers' and is renowned for preserving more than a dozen hill towers that were either constructed using the Romanesque or Gothic architectural design. The center of San Gimignano is a UNESCO listed...

5 things you need to know about Hamburg

on 03/17/2014 in Hamburg

Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany with a metropolitan population of 1.8 million and hosts the second largest port in Europe after the Port of Rotterdam. The Hamburg Metropolitan region encompasses the Federal States of Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein. The city of Hamburg is a tourist friendly city rivaled only by Berlin in Germany. Like all German cities, it...

5 things you need to know about Berlin

on 03/17/2014 in Berlin

Berlin is the capital of Germany and one of the 16 states of Germany. It is located on the northeastern end along the banks of River Spree. The city is characterized with a temperate seasonal climate which helps the city keep a third of its area under forests, parks, gardens, rivers and lakes the city of Berlin is one of...

5 things you need to know about Frankfurt

on 03/17/2014 in Frankfurt am Main

Frankfurt is home to 2.3 million people and is thus the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany. After the European Union was expanded, the geographical center of the union changed to 40 kilometers due east of Frankfurt. In continental Europe, Frankfurt is the largest financial center with institutions such as European Central Bank,...

5 things to do in Cologne

on 03/17/2014 in Cologne

Cologne is Germany's fourth largest city and also happens to be the largest in the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area. The fact that the city is located on the banks of Rhine River has attracted 10 million residents in the city, making it one of the largest metropolises in Europe. With its hundreds of...

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