Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label travel. Show all posts

Sunday, 5 February 2012

The Top 5 Places to Stay in Ballater

1. The Gordon Guest House


If you’re looking for a warm welcome in Ballater, then there is no better accommodation going than the Gordon Guest House. This comfortable Ballater hotel is situated just ten minutes away from Balmoral Castle, and will place you within easy reach of all the amenities that Ballater has to offer – including countless shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the famous Whisky Trail!

Thursday, 15 December 2011

The Top 5 Museums Near Ballater

The Scottish town of Ballater is a popular tourist destination, and home to the magnificent royal estate at Balmoral Castle. If you’re planning a stay at one of the many hotels in Ballater and you’re looking for attractions in the area, then here’s a handy list of the five most interesting museums nearby.

Thursday, 8 December 2011

Liverpool’s Albert Dock

The Albert Dock is one of Liverpool’s most enduring city landmarks. Anyone planning a trip to this historic northern city will find it easy to reach, and well connected by both road and rail. Domestic flights to Liverpool from other UK cities are both frequent and affordable, and there is a great selection of hotels at Liverpool Airport.

Thursday, 1 December 2011

Liverpool Chinatown: An Overview of 2008’s European Capital of Culture


Liverpool is one of Britain’s oldest ports, recently celebrating its 800 year birthday in 2007, but really came into prominence during the days of the British Empire, when 40 per cent of all world trade came through Liverpool.

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

(Un)favourable Weather

To be honest, the weather for our trip was not the most favourable. From time to time, this happens on our family vacations. But there is no sense in getting upset about it. Instead, one should embrace the new opportunities that are presented to them as a result of the weather.

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

A Little Background Knowledge If You Are Going To Austria


Austria is a central European Country, which was once occupied by various Celtic tribes before the Roman Empire. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the region was subsequently invaded by Bavarians, Slavs and Avars. There were a number of kingdoms and establishments formed by the different peoples of Europe.

Thursday, 26 May 2011

Barcelona`s Outdoor Sculpture



Not all of Barcelona`s great art is behind museum doors. The city is full of outdoor sculpture, much of it in heavily trafficked areas you are likely to visit. If you arrive by air, you may first see Joan Miro`s giant mosaic mural outside Terminal B at the Barcelona airport. Look also for the great

Thursday, 12 May 2011

Just be There

Sometimes it is difficult for me to find words which describes perfectly the country of Spain. For me this is one of the best countries not only in Europe, but in the entire world. I know that these days Spain have passed through different financial crisis and it is still holding one of the best resorts on the Mediterranean sea. The people in some of the biggest cities like Barcelona and Madrid are not that affected from the crisis except the unemployment which is variable. But, when the summer season is near, this country starts to

Barcelona - the King of the Spanish Kingdom

Every country could be easily mentioned under the nickname kingdom or fortress and only one city inside the borders of that country could bring the name “king”. It is not obligatory this city to be the capital of the certain country. That is why I have a perfect example with Barcelona, which is not only Catalonia`s capital, but a Spanish king. Spain is ruled by a king which perfectly covers my topic. Why is Barcelona better than any other cities?

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

Beauty and comfort


Once someone said ‘’Beauty will save the world ‘’ and I bet what he had in mind is Barcelona. There is no place like this city situated in Spain. If you want comfort Barcelona is your place and if you want beauty again it is Barcelona that you have to visit. Many things have been said about the beauty of that city and surprisingly modern life has not destroyed its fascinating environment. Everything in Barcelona is just the way one wants it to be, and it will be not an exaggeration if we call this city the heaven on earth, because it is. If we have to list just a couple of the many places that are worth seeing, these include museums, gardens, and parks and last but