Friday, August 5, 2011

Places To Be in Europe


There are a lot of great places in Europe, all garbed with beautiful places, great people and have a whole lot of fun. You can be in Europe and enjoy its beauty and the things that it can offer.  Let us discover the great places that tourists can visit when having a break and have a vacation.

Dubrovnik - Croatia


The town was founded in 7th century and has a great history. As the years have gone, there are a lot of things that happened in Dubrovnik, together with the people that were parts of what the place have become. In the years that have passed, there are a lot of people that have become habitants of the place, Italians, Germans and Serbians.

Amsterdam - The Netherlands


The place is known to be a romantic place with its canals and architecture. The place is a combination of historical and modern structures giving it a beautiful look to tourists.

Berlin – Germany


Berlin has rich history, giving the place an importance to its people and things to discover by people with interests. You will see some of the structures that have been part of the city like the Brandenburg Gate (German: Brandenburger Tor) which is the symbol of Berlin.

Switzerland


Even though a small country but has a lot to offer, the known Montreux Jazz Festival of Switzerland and the lakes that made the country famous.


Best Places to Travel Alone


There are times that you want adventure, explore the world alone. But the question is where to be. There are a lot of places that you can explore and enjoy while travelling by yourself. 

Ireland


Ireland is such a nice place with friendly people. When you travel in Ireland, you will feel safe and meeting people. You can try going to the Wicklow Mountains, Valleys and Lakes plus City Tour of Dublin. The place is also rich in literary and if you have passion on writing, you can visit the Dublin Writers Museum and a literary tour of Ireland.

Australia

When you want to be independent and feel the real culture if travel. Australian is such a wonderful place to be with. If you are up for a diving expedition, you can try the Great Barrier Reef. There are also great places for your preference. When you like to do hiking, you can try exploring the Blue Mountains near Sydney.

Iceland

Iceland is the right place for a solo travel. You cannot just miss the Blue Lagoon Spa with a massive10,000-square foot outdoor geothermal bath surrounded by snow-capped lava rocks.

Costa Rica

When you feel like travelling solo and experience adventure, Costa Rica is such an option. You can do the white-water rafting, hiking, relaxing in hot springs and do zip line. You can also visit the Manuel Antonio National Park and do hiking on its rain forest and do have a quite time at La Posada Private Jungle Bungalows.


Australia

When you want to be independent and feel the real culture if travel. Australian is such a wonderful place to be with. If you are up for a diving expedition, you can try the Great Barrier Reef. There are also great places for your preference. When you like to do hiking, you can try exploring the Blue Mountains near Sydney.

Iceland

Iceland is the right place for a solo travel. You cannot just miss the Blue Lagoon Spa with a massive10,000-square foot outdoor geothermal bath surrounded by snow-capped lava rocks.

Costa Rica

When you feel like travelling solo and experience adventure, Costa Rica is such an option. You can do the white-water rafting, hiking, relaxing in hot springs and do zip line. You can also visit the Manuel Antonio National Park and do hiking on its rain forest and do have a quite time at La Posada Private Jungle Bungalows. 

Most Wonderful Lakes in the World

Nothing can beat the greatness of nature. With its natural look and beauty, you will surely be swept away and be in love with it. This is true when it comes to lakes where you can spend quite times, be with people you want to share the moment and be contented staring at the clear and stillness of the water.

Plitvice Lake
Croatia


You will surely love the view of this lake, with 16 blue-green, clear waters connected to hundreds of waterfalls. You will enjoy a 10-minute loop leading you to the tallest waterfall in the world. You can also take a bit of hiking on the place where you will be with the nature surrounded by wildlife.

Peyto Lake

Canada

When talked about lakes, one of the famous lakes of the world is the Alberta's Lake Louise. Another famous lake is its sister lake 29 miles north along Icefields Parkway. The Banff National Park's Peyto Lake has turquoise.

Lake Atitlán

Guatemala

The lake can be found in the highlands of Guatemala, at the foot of three conical volcanoes. Around the lake is the home of more than 800 species of plants, mostly oak and pine trees.

Loch Lomond

Scotland

It is a 24-mile lake which has islands that disappears during high water levels.  Ferries stop at the largest island, Inchmurrin where visitors can get a look at the remains of Lennox Castle which was used as a hunting lodge for kings.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Famous Paintings of the World


Paintings are works of great people, great artists. Through paintings, they have channeled their thoughts, making it such masterpieces.

Mona Lisa 
by Leonardo Da Vinci


Mona Lisa is considered as the most famous painting of all done by no other that Leonardo da Vinci. It is famous for its “enigmatic smile” of a woman looking out at the viewer. The painting is now owned by the French government and can be found in Louvre in Paris. If ever sold, this may be the most expensive painting of the world.

Starry Night 
by Vincent Van Gogh



One of the most recognized paintings in the world done by Vincent Van Gogh. It is a classic painting reflecting emotions of the serenity of the church steeple to the wild abandon of color used for the late night sky.

The Kiss 
by Gustav Klimt



The painting was done by the Vienna master, Gustav Klimt, depicting a couple sharing a moment of shear passion: the perfect kiss.

Luncheon of the Boating Party 
by Pierre Auguste Renoir


The painting is the reflection of joy of the middle class of late 19th century in France. It is a painting of happiness and excitement of Renoir’s friends relaxing on a balcony along the Seine River in France.