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Travel - Moscow in Russian
Why Travel to Moscow?
Moscow, the capital city of Russia, is a beautiful and unconventional city in the center of 'European Russia'. Modern Moscow is fast becoming a popular destination for both business and travel; partly due to its people and the pride they have in their city. Russians are an incredibly warm and hospitable people who enjoy life to the full. If you are lucky enough to be invited to a Muscovite's home then you are likely to be treated to a memorable evening of shchi (vegetable soup), bliny, salted fish, vodka, pickled cucumbers and possible even more vodka, just don't expect an early night.
Moscow is one of the oldest and one of the most beautiful Russian cities.
The emperors, or tsars, made the city their base of rule until 1712, when the capital was moved to Saint Petersburg. Moscow was restored as Russia's capital in 1918, and it served as the capital of the Union of
Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from 1922 until 1991. Since then Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation.
Travel - Greece
Greece is situated in Southeastern Europe, with an area of 131,957 sq.km. and a population of 10,964,020.
Athens is the capital of Greece with a population of 3,192,606.
Local time is GMT +2 hours.
The currency is euro.
Travel - Thailand
Thailand
The kingdom of Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia, making it a natural gateway to Indochina, Myanmar and Southern China. Its shape and geography divide into four natural regions : the mountains and forests of the North; the vast rice fields of the Central Plains; the semi-arid farm lands of the Northeast plateau; and the tropical islands and long coastline of the peninsula South.
The country comprises 76 provinces that are further divided into districts, sub-districts and villages. Bangkok is the capital city and centre of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. It is also the seat of Thailand's revered Royal Family, with His Majesty the King recognised as Head of State, Head of the Armed Forces, Upholder of the Buddhist religion and Upholder of all religions.
Thailand Happiness: Excite your taste buds, test the greens, discover history, listen to cool music, toast your friends, float past communities and lots more.
Travel - Sydney in Australia
Sydney
Sydney, the capital of the Australian State of New South Wales is Australia's oldest and largest city with a population of almost 4 million, and covering almost 1120 square kilometres (700 square miles). Sydney is a safe, fresh, friendly destination with a warm, sunny climate that makes a visit perfect in any season. In fact, at least 240 days of sunshine a year means your visit will be as bright as the sparkling, ever-visible harbour.
Sydney is one of the great seaports of the world. It is also the nation's most popular tourist destination.
The city is divided into North and South by the Sydney Harbour, with both Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel connecting them. Most of the tourist attractions are in the South part of the city, with a large business and residential area in the North.
The South part of the city consists of The Rocks and Circular Quay to the North, with the Central Station marking the South. Darling Harbour marks the West and there are a number of parks to the East.
Sydney has many influences upon its style. Aboriginal sites and engravings can still be seen from the original occupiers, the Eora tribe. The city also has an anglo-mediterranean style and a growing Chinese and Asian influence.
Sydney is a remarkably easy city to move around in. An excellent train, bus and ferry service covers all points of the greater metropolitan area. Roadways, although congested in peak hour times, are generally well planned and driving is not too harrowing an experience.
Most Sydney tourist attractions are either within the central business district, close to the CBD, or at points around the harbour. The exceptions are Bondi and Manly - surf beach suburbs situated south and north of Sydney Heads.
Travel - London in England
London is the capital city of both the United Kingdom and of England, and the largest European city. Situated on the River Thames in South-East England, Greater London has an official population of 8 million people, although the figure of over 14 million for the city's metropolitan area more accurately reflects London's size and importance. London is historically one of the great "world cities" and remains a global capital of politics, culture, fashion and finance.
The name "London" originally referred only to the once-walled "Square Mile" of the original Roman (and later medieval) city. "London", however, has taken on a much larger meaning, to include all of the vast central part of the modern metropolis, "London" having absorbed numerous surrounding towns and villages over the centuries. Reflecting the massive size of the metropolis, therefore, the term "Greater London" embraces central London together with all the outlying suburbs that lie in one continuous urban sprawl within the lower Thames valley. Though densely populated by New World standards, London retains large swathes of green parkland and open space, even within the city centre.
London is the place where the historic past and the vibrant present come alive. A blend of history, ground-breaking architecture and culture has created an amazing and constantly evolving city.
Not surprisingly the capital has become a mecca for visitors and a great place to live. There really is something to appeal to everyone and whatever your interests may be, the city has it covered.
With countless museums, galleries and entertainment options throughout the city there has never been a better time to come and find out just how much it has to offer.
Travel - Mexico City in Mexico
Mexico City is the capital of México, very old, the worlds largest city, the financial, political and cultural center of México, the nightlife capital of México, one of the worlds great cities, huge, one of the world's most difficult cities to drive in, filled with exciting things to see and do, sinking, an energetic metropolis or just an incredible place to visit.
México City, now the center of, business, culture and government for the country, was once the center of the entire Aztec empire. The current Zócalo, or town square, is built on the same spot where once stood Montezuma's palace. Many of the old mansions and public buildings in the area were built hundreds of years ago using the stones from the Aztec temples that were destroyed by the Spaniards. The Zócalo is Latin America's largest main square at over 13 acres. Despite it's size, the zócalo tends to get crowded in the evenings and on weekends.
Travel - Montreal in Canada
Montreal
The city of Montreal is one of Canada's most unique and lively cities, offering a perfect blend of the old and new. With over 53 per cent of the population being bilingual French and English, it is also the second largest French speaking city in the world, behind Paris. Culturally, there are few cities that beat it. Among its internationally renowned festivals are the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival, while the museums located in and around the city number in the high 20s. Shoppers will swoon at the sight of its downtown core, with over 3,000 commercial businesses.
Travel - Egypt
Egypt is probably the world's oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 BC, historically. Egypt is probably one of the oldest vacation spots. Early Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and to see the wonders of some of mankind's earliest triumphs. But Egypt is much more than Pyramids and monuments. It is also Red Sea scuba diving, hot night spots, luxury hotels and five star restaurants. It is romantic cruises down the Nile on festive river boats, a night at the grand opera and it is a cultural experience like none you have ever experienced. Egypt is a land bustling with life, sound, visual beauty and excitement. More than anything else, we want you to think of Egypt as fun. For thousands of years, it has been the playground of emperors and kings, and we hope you will take the time to find out why.
Location: Northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and the Gaza Strip, and the Red Sea north of Sudan, and includes the Asian Sinai Peninsula
Languages: Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes
Travel - Hawaii in America
Hawaii is the most remote island chain in the world, over 2,000 miles from the nearest landfall. Distance makes for splendid isolation - these Polynesian islands are removed from all else but one another.
Hawaii consists of eight major islands plus 124 minor islands, reefs and shoals, strung like a necklace across the Pacific for over 1,500 miles. The eight major islands (which make up over 99% of the total land area) are Oahu, Maui, Hawaii (known as Big Island), Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe (uninhabited) and Niihau (privately owned).
Each of the major islands has an identity all its own. Oahu is as different from Molokai and Maui as Kauai is from Lanai and the Big Island - each as varied and colorful as the official state flower, the hibiscus. With their collective mass of 4.1 million acres or 6,450 square miles, these islands form the fourth smallest state in the United States.
Beyond mere geography, to Hawaiians the land is "mother". The Hawaiian word for land, 'aina, literally means "that which feeds". It doesn't belong to us; we belong to it, and are part of it.
Travel - Rome in Italy
Rome, the capital of Italy, rises on the banks of the Tevere about 25 kilometers from its main outlet in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Rome is situated at the center of an undulating plain, the Campagna Romana, which is confined to one side by the hills of Monte Mario, Gianicolo and Monteverde and on the other side by smaller hills of volcanic origin - the so-called "Seven Hills."
Roma:The name inverts neatly to form amor[e]. No wonder that a natural occurrence is to fall in love with Rome, the fabled Eternal City, the city that exerts the most fascination in the mind of the traveler, and can reward as no other city can. Do not expect her playful, exuberant fountains to cease from casting their liquid diamonds into the sky, even during the quiet hours of the night, for there is no stopping the water-flow of her hundreds of miles of acqueducts, which will also be serving your hotel room. Yet, as no other city has been the focal point of the world for such a long period of time, few have such a long and turbulent history as has Roma. Lavished with architectural jewelry from republican to imperial to early-christian to medieval to renaissance to baroque to modern times by history's greatest artists, the queen of cities has also experienced sieges, raids, fires, and earthquakes that left their scars; but each time the Eternal City recovered from her injuries in glorious form.
Travel - Paris in France
Why Travel to Paris?
Paris is the most glamorous city in Europe. The city is very walkable and even the furthest sights can be reached easily by Metro or bus.
Both left and right banks of the River Seine are stuffed with sights such as:
The right bank- Arc de Triomphe, the world famous arch commissioned by Napoleon + the tree/shop-lined Champs-Elysées, and at the end of that avenue is Place de la Concorde, where the well-travelled 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk oversees the city's chaotic traffic.
On the other side of the avenue, through the peaceful Tuileries Garden, you get to the incredible Louvre, a vast building with glass pyramid entrance, where 'Mona Lisa' still smiles. Other notable buildings are Opéra Garnier an imposing theatre], Centre Georges Pompidou [modern art museum], Sacré Coeur [Basilica of the Sacred Heart] with a monster white dome from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
Then there's Les îles with Notre Dame - it's is well worth climbing the 387 steps for a breathtaking view of Paris and close look at some scary gargoyles.
Conciergerie is a former prison where 3,000 guillotine victims including Marie-Antoinette were kept warm.
One of the city's almost hidden treasures, inside the Palais de Justice is Saint Chapelle, a Gothic masterpiece with 13thC stained glass.
The left bank - The Eiffel Tower , the 320m tower landmark of Paris is infamous for a long wait for the lift.
An adjacent park, Champ de Mars is pleasant for picnics for weary travellers. Another must-see museum is Musée d'Orsay for an exquisite collection of Impressionist works.
The Quartier Latin, enlivened by students of the Sorbonne University, offers Roman ruins, Musée du Moyen Âge , Arénes de Lutéce, and two fine parks, the Luxembourg and Jardin des Plantes.
A relatively new attraction is La Défense, a massive skyscraper group, including Grande Arche , with open-air contemporary arts exhibits in the west of the city.
Paris is a wonderful city for aimless wandering. Relaxed quarters such as the vibrant Marais, elegant St-Germain and romantic Montmartre are ideal for street-browsing, shopping and café-sitting, and the city's lack of open space is redeemed by beautiful formal gardens, by the pathways and pavements that run beside the River Seine
Travel - Beijing in China
Beijing is the capital of the people's Republic of China. Beijing City is an independently administered municipal district. She is situated in the northeastern part of China at an elevation of 43.5m above sea level.
Beijing had been the Capital of four Dynasties before the founding of PRC. Its Great Wall, splendid palaces, beautiful gardens, old temples, a considerable variety of exhibitions and museums and former residences of celebrities show its glorious history and civilization.
City Flower: Chinese rose and chrysanthemum
City Trees: Oriental arborvitae and cypress.
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