Establishing a bucket list is the ultimate way to kick-start your life goals. As Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman demonstrated in their movie The Bucket List, some are a little more extravagant with their lists than others. Some wish to own a Corvette, others prefer to see the sunrise, and there are those who want to travel the world. If those last two items are part of your bucket list, then a trip to French Polynesia will kill two birds … [Read more...]
Berlin Cultural Venues
Berlin is one of those cities where cultural activities never stop; Three big Opera houses (including, The Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Komische Oper and Deutsche Oper), nine symphonic orchestras (including Berliner Philharmoniker, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Berliner Symphoniker, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and Staatskapelle Berlin), thirty-two formal theaters and more that four hundred informal stages, are just a sign that the … [Read more...]
Going to Rome with Children
Although it always depends of your kids' favorite activities, energy level and interests, the capital of Italy can be a quite rough place to bring children under eight for many reasons. Narrow and cobblestone streets crowded with tourists, bicycles and Vespas, plus constant traffic jams under the wild, hot, shiny sun of the summer, is not the best scenario for those pushing a stroller. In fact, this experience can easily overwhelm the younger … [Read more...]
Peleliu Island Palau
This island has seen much pain - it was scene of intense battles fought in WWII between Japanese and American forces. Initially the Americans thought the fight for the island and its airstrip would take a couple of days but ultimately winning the island took over 2 months. Existing limestone caves and new ones specially built as hide outs were constructed by the Japanese. A group of Japanese even lived undetected in one of the caves for 2.5 … [Read more...]
Venice, special places to visit
With a warm and very convenient weather during the most of the year, Italy is one of the most favorites countries when going on vacations, of course the weather, although is a very good reason to visit Italy, it is definitely not the only one. History, art, music, culture, gastronomy, and the most incredible landscapes are just some other few examples of why millions of tourists visit the country every year. One of the most visited cities … [Read more...]
Gettysburg’s 150th anniversary taking shape
Civil War town to host major historical events in Summer 2013 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - April 16, 2012 Visitors from around the world are expected to converge on Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, in 2013 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War's most famous battle. The historic town is observing this important anniversary through 10 continuous days of ceremonies, programs, re-enactments and the opening of the Seminary … [Read more...]
LIVE online from Belfast:Titanic Festival
It has been nearly one hundred years since the great ship, the Titanic sank in the cold waters off the North Atlantic Ocean on April 12th after colliding with an iceberg. 1,514 souls died in this horrific sinking. As a result of this anniversary, this year alone has seen numerous media coverage about the ship - from gracing the cover of April's edition of National Geographic to major newspapers worldwide to even a limited 3d release of the … [Read more...]
Bliss Unleashed: Barcelona – Catalan Food
If you follow the World's Healthiest Diet, a.k.a. the Mediterranean Plan, your bliss will be unleashed in Barcelona! Before expanding on Catalan's culinary delights, let's get the housekeeping issues out of our way. Prior to departure, look on the Internet and investigate affordable Barcelona apartments. Hotels in Barcelona are pricey. You'll be able to stash "food-money" in your pocket to capitalize your culinary experience. You will have … [Read more...]
New York, New York!
New York, New York! One of the most important cities in the World, a finance capital loved by millions and hated by other thousands, a city of contrasts where beauty and wildness are combined in perfect harmony, stinking the oxygen of its inhabitants with a magnificent and intoxicating lifestyle that once you experience it, change your very core forever. With a unique character, given by the fact that there is a citizen from every single part … [Read more...]
Rome Museums – Top Museums You Won’t Want to Miss
If you've decided to visit Rome, you'll quickly find that many great attractions are available for you to enjoy. You'll find historical sites, lovely monuments and some incredible museums. Many are easy to access, especially if you're renting one of the great Rome apartments near the center of this exciting city. Although you may not have the time to visit every museum in the city, here are a few of the top museums you won't want to … [Read more...]
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