Visit Islands: Miniature Continent
In Tenerife from Gran Canaria
Do you know where there is a continent in miniature?
Few know that the main island of the archipelago, Gran Canaria, is called the “miniature continent” due to the variety of climates and landscapes that are in it.
When planning a trip Gran Canaria, we must consider the type of room we want. If we want to enjoy the fun of Las Palmas or the serenity of the beaches on the island, we can find lots of deals in Gran Canaria among which we find appropriate for our trip.
The island of Gran Canaria is always welcoming to any visitor you receive. Ideal for family who can use the water parks and beaches in Puerto Rico.
Those who seek peace, tranquility and serenity are addressed without hesitation to the quiet fishing village of Mogan. Continue reading
Travel tip: Avignon
We went today to one of the most picturesque cities in France: Avignon. It is located on the left bank of the Rhone River, about 653 km southeast of Paris and 80 km northwest of Marseille.
In the Middle Ages, this magnificent city in southern France was the seat of the papacy from 1309 until 1377. From then until 1417, the Great Schism provoked papal venues were two. Avignon and Rome, resolved the conflict in favor of the Pope of Rome.
In that past, Avignon, has great artistic treasure that has achieved membership in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO since 1995. Especially the Papal Palace, the largest Gothic buildings of the Middle Ages with over 11,000 square meters. Its walls reach 5 meters in thickness!
It is located on the Place du Palais des Papes, on a hill overlooking the city from the north with the River Rhone at his feet. Continue reading
Japan and its cities (III)
The country of the rising sun is composed of four islands and over a thousand islands. Today in Japan may be practical travel tours that lead to major towns and most enigmatic and beautiful places.
We mention some of the city and its characters:
TOKYO: It is essential that you visit:
* The castle of the Edo, whose beauty and harmony is laudable, few imagined that it was a military fortress built to protect the emperor. For the daredevil walked its corridors shoguns who ruled for 263 years.
* The Tokyo National Museum, the largest, containing 1O artesian thousand objects and archaeological value.
* It is mandatory to pass through the bay to enjoy grilled eel (kabayakl), fish stew and boiled eggs (oden) and sushi, born in the current quarter plunged into the eighteenth century. Continue reading
Japan and its cities (II)
The path of the samurai. Japan is a country where the ancient and the modern intermingle generating effects of magic and fantasy.
TAKAYAMA: city located in Gifu, amid Calls
Japanese Alps. It has always been the source of artists and cabinetmakers. The city has a strong tourist profile. On the outskirts you can visit the Hida village, which retains the typical buildings of the seventeenth century, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is an excursion into the past time.
In spring and autumn festival takes place in Takayama, one of the most aesthetic of the country, where hundreds of cars decorated by the artisans of Hida city parade full of joy. One of the beauties is that pedestrians have to have the luck to admire the blossoming cherry trees forming a large white cup are the huge cherry Shokawa that has 450 years old and blooms between April and May. Continue reading
Japan and its cities
In coming to this great economic powerhouse that is Japan, you will receive guides who speak Spanish perfectly and will invite you to meet the unique hospitality.
Dowry continues to list some of their cities and features.
KANAZAWA. This beautiful city has been dubbed “the Florence of Japan” by the many artists who have settled in the area. At every point you can admire the workmanship of the artists, either in the work of gold, embroidered silks and painted Buddhist altars are on. At all points is recognized labor of local artists, but most impressive is in Kanazawa Castle, residence of the race Maeda, located in a harmonious park with 12 thousand trees of 150 varieties. Another place to miss is the garden of Kenroku that shines with its 63 kinds of flowers and a suspension bridge whose shape emulates that of the geese flying. Continue reading
Traveling down the Amazon River
Traveling to the Amazon is going to the heart of the Earth. There is the real wild nature at its best. The lungs of our planet shows full strength, with its rain, its huge rivers and dense vegetation. In the middle of the Amazon, it reaches the city of Manaus, where you can visit the rich mansions of the golden age of the city, during the heyday of “rubber”, which also allowed buildings to be built formidable as the Teatro de la city. It is an architectural treasure, the vast majority were brought piece by piece from Europe.
In the large market town, tourists are shocked by the wide variety of fruits, vegetables, fresh water fish, from there you can take an excursion that will take you back, by the Black River, enjoying a unique experience, admiring the flora and fauna that gives us this zone. You can navigate up to the Anavillana Archipelago, a huge nature reserve, home to colorful birds, like the “Arara”, caimans and river dolphins, and so on., Are the most diverse species of trees, some almost extinction, such as Palo Rosado, and the rubber tree. Continue reading
La Bodeguita del Medio: Traditional bar in Havana
Who does not want to spend a few quiet days on a Caribbean island paradise? If you’re the lucky one who will realize this dream, we recommend that you book your stay in the picturesque city of Havana in Cuba, where not only enjoy their beaches and crystalline waters, but also its history.
Recall that this magnificent archipelago Central is known worldwide for being one of the last strongholds of the communist world and this is reflected in every corner of the island, both in their streets and in the treatment of its people and architecture in the sclerotic it still retains some features of the beauty of yesteryear. Continue reading
Santo Domingo, between two worlds
Arriving in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic is to enter another dimension. The Caribbean heat manifests itself in all its magnitude since you set foot in the airport. The colors are more vibrant, more intense flavors, very friendly people.
The city combines modern look and vibrant with lush scenery and colonial architecture that distinguishes it above other Caribbean destinations.
Its crowded streets speak of the intense commercial and tourist activity in the living Santo Domingo. Modern roads are interspersed with cobblestone streets of the historic district, major highways end in paradise overlooks the sea.
Declared by UNESCO as “World Heritage”, you can visit in the heart of the city’s first Cathedral of America, the first fort, the Monastery, and to walk (you can get a guide for an affordable price in the square City) the cobblestone streets bordering fantastic facades of an era full of romantic history. Continue reading