Visitors to Madrid in Spain are always enthralled by the myriad activities and attractions throughout this beautiful city. From its beautiful squares, scenic artistic landscapes and fascinating history, you'll never have a dull moment. Among all those attractions, however, one spot really stands out from the crowd, and is a must-see while you're visiting this charming city: the Plaza Mayor. The Plaza Mayor is one of the absolute best spots … [Read more...]
Exploring the best Art Museums in Barcelona
Barcelona is much more than the capital city of Catalonia; it's a unique, multi-faceted grouping of unique metropolitan areas, mixed with historically rich Gothic neighbourhoods. Each distinctive district offers a remarkable amount of unique things to do, especially for art aficionados. Barcelona is one of the best cities in Spain because of its art museums, whether you are interested in Spanish art, European art, art from oriental cultures, from … [Read more...]
Dropping onto Saipan
Dropped into Saipan in the dead of night - starry skies, the blackness of the sea greeted us - disturbed only by the lights emanating from this small island. I had only done cursory research before our visit here and after speaking for nearly 2 hours to my seatmate who lives here now - I wasn't really sure what to expect. He spoke of sweat shops (now extinct), high alcoholism, a hub for smuggling drugs in from China, unemployment, gambling … [Read more...]
Touring Chennai
We didn't find much in the way of inspiration during our short stay in Chennai (other than the people were quite friendly) - but we enjoyed touring some of the city's unique historical sites including the San Thome Basilica. This is one of only three churches in the world that are supposedly built on top an apostle's tomb. This one houses the remains of Thomas the Apostle - the other two are the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain and … [Read more...]
Madrid in the Summer! Here we go!
The climate in Madrid is moderate during the summer month. Temperatures range from 21 C ( 70 F) to 31 C (88 F). It is rarely humid, but can get exceptionally hot on occasion. Rain is rare during the summer months, happening usually only twice per month, and those are normally only a passing thunderstorm. All of this combines to make the climate in Madrid favorable to outdoor celebrations of all kinds. When using vacation apartments in Madrid, … [Read more...]
Valencia Orange Tour
One of the benefits of being in one of the apartments in Valencia is that you will have a front row seat to the celebration of oranges that occurs every year in the area. The Valencia area is known for the oranges that it grows, with groves scattered throughout the countryside around the town. The weather in Valencia provides the perfect growing opportunity for orange trees, with just the right mixture of rain and sunshine that makes the fruit … [Read more...]
Philippines: Celebrating Pistay Dayat
The Pista'y Dayat Festival is a celebration of thanksgiving in the Philippines. Also known as the Sea Festival, it is celebrated every Spring in the city of Lingayen in Pangasinan province. It is a celebration of the harvest and the bounty of the sea. Originally a small beach festival, Pista'y Dayat has become Lingayen's largest celebration, attracting visitors from around the world. The event lasts for two weeks, and is marked by beautiful … [Read more...]
Hiring a Car in Madrid
When flying into Madrid, one of the first things you will want to do is getting a car. If you didn't bring your car with you (which make a lot of sense, because who will be willing to pay those shipping costs?), then it would be a good idea to take a look at some of the car rental services. Rentals are available in the most important areas of the city, which is very convenient if you have rented holiday apartments in Madrid. Here you will be able … [Read more...]
Moon Panama
Moon Panama by William Friar This detailed guidebook to Panama includes sights, activities, hotels, restaurants and much more. Invariably when one thinks of Panama two words come to mind, "Panama Canal". However there is much more to see and do in this small but rich Central American country. There are several well thought out itineraries available in the beginning of the book which are cataloged by length of stay and various interests. Did … [Read more...]
Paris-Marathonic tours
Paris is one of the destinations that you definitely have to visit when coming to Europe. The second to none mixture of glamour, sophistication and culture makes the capital of France a city that you do not want to miss. This melting pot of cultures is one of those places that offer a really wide range of options in touristic terms, making millions and millions of people, from around the world, surrender to its perfect atmosphere and natural … [Read more...]
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