Travel Europe

Just two hours drive from Brussels and within three hours of Lille, Amsterdam is the capital of Europe to visit.

Amsterdam is of course well known for its diverse and varied museums like the Rijksmuseum (National Museum Dutch), the Van Gogh Museum or the Anne Frank House. Most original museums are also present, we can mention the sex museum, the Museum of the tortoise and the one devoted to cannabis.

Neighborhoods not to be missed are those of the old center (old town), the world famous red light district. The walk along the canals is a must for all lovers, just as the boat trip in the heart of the famous canals. You can admire all the architectural features including through explanations of the guides.

The flower market at Muntplein is world famous, be sure to go take a walk.
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Foreign tourist arrivals in Spain increased again in 2011, 8.1% or 56.9 million visitors, good news for this country to the brink of recession, according to preliminary figures released by the Ministry of Industry.

The amount spent by these tourists has also risen from 8.1% to 52.9 billion euros, according to the same data.

If these figures are confirmed, 2011 will have been the fourth best year ever for tourism in Spain, the ministry said.

Undermined by the economic crisis, the tourism sector, which accounts for 10.2% of GDP of the country had experienced three years of decline before recovering in 2010, with an increase in foreign tourist arrivals by 1%. Lire la suite de cette entrée »

Peaks, glaciers, deep fjords and islands of beauty, here in Norway. Discover this country is going to meet amazing landscapes, wildlife, but also those who have preserved the tradition. Here are a few words about Norway, a few circuits, how to get there and some before you go.

Norway
A in length, Norway stretches over 1750km. Located on the North Sea, the kingdom of Europe is divided into six regions very different from each other: East Norway, the Sorland and Telemark, the Vestland the Trondelag, Norway and North the Oslofjord.

The Norwegians, hospitable nature, will do well for you. The most famous attractions are fjords and Northern Lights in the North.

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Visit Germany and find out what to do in Germany, its tourist miss … We chose to focus on the city of Berlin, Bavaria, and finally the valley of the Neckar and the Rhine. Good sightseeing in Germany!

Berlin

Capital of reunited Germany and also the historic capital, the city has many landmark buildings: the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag dome with its restored (now Bundestag – parliament), the Charlottenburg Palace (former residence Summer of the kings of Prussia). Nearby, planning projects are made to house the departments of the new capital as well as business center. Two major avenues are worth interest: « Kurfürstendamm » (long shopping street) and « Unter den Linden » (prestigious avenue in which buildings are aligned plethora of national).
Green spaces occupy a third of the superficile of the metropolis, which is interrupted by two lakes. On the outskirts of Berlin, Potsdam a detour is necessary: ​​it is in the Park of Sans Souci the Prussian dynasties did build their palaces.

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Edinburgh is without doubt one of the inevitable places to visit in Scotland. Described as most beautiful city, Edinburgh is also considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and rightly so, for the beauty of its architectural treasure that includes more than 16 000 ancient buildings and historical monuments. You will also discover the striking contrast between the Old Town and New Town, declared UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. Edinburgh seems to combine two cities in one, with one hand, the old style of narrow streets, on the other hand, a modern style with numerous and extensive gardens. The royal residences of this city will be surely one of the highlights of your visit. So be sure to take a walk in Holyrood, classified UNESCO World Heritage and Edinburgh Castle, ranked on a par with the prestigious Scone Palace and Dunnottar Castle. Finally, you will not be disappointed to cross the Royal Mile, famous for its restaurants.

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Visit Austria and find out what to do in Austria, its tourist miss … We chose to focus on the city of Vienna, Salzburg, and finally the Tyrol. Good sightseeing in Austria!

Visit to Austria : to do in Austria :

Vienna

Capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Germanic largest city of the nineteenth century, Vienna preserved the masterpieces of its glorious past. On the Boulevard Ring is concentrated a number of prestigious buildings of the Austrian capital, such as the Vienna State Opera, the Hofburg Imperial Palace (seat of the Habsburg monarchy), but also the Parliament, the Hotel Town and the University.

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Country borders still new and little known, Slovakia is no shortage of attractions, both cultural and natural. Bratislava, the capital, worth a detour: the monuments of the old town, museums, the National Theatre, whose fame extends beyond the borders, the castle overlooking the Danube, are interesting steps.

The contrast is striking if you continue your visit by the High Tatras (Vysoke Tatry), mountain ranges, but small areas with 600 km of hiking trails, many peaks and dozens of glacial lakes.

Other natural curiosity, the gorge of the Dunajec: 500 meters of cliffs dominate the landscape and lead to a monastery dating from the fourteenth century.

Do not miss the cave Domica, immense, huge and decorated with stalactites, you visit popular on the underground river.

You will not remain insensitive to the charm of the many wooden churches that dot in particular the Northeast of the country and is one of the treasures of the country.
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Ukraine has enormous potential that enchants many tourists. Ukraine has many tourist attractions. Ukraine has excellent climatic conditions and picturesque nature. Many regions of Ukraine may sell their ethnic originality. So, tourists have an excellent opportunity to discover the national culture, songs, dances and meals for Ukraine.

The richness of the potential natural, historical and cultural development of Ukraine is hardly to overestimate. More than 500 cities in Ukraine were founded there are over 900 years, 4500 villages of Ukraine are more than 300 years. Over 150 miles of monuments of culture, history and archeology reflect the remarkable story of the Ukrainian people. 80% of monuments from the time of the Kievan Rus (IX – XII centuries) are concentrated in the territory of Ukraine. More than 600 museums keep artifacts the most remarkable in the history and culture of Ukraine.
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Malta is an island bathed in sunlight in the heart of the Mediterranean sea, rich history waiting to be discovered. Let us help you choose!
Visit Malta is like stepping back in the past, the oldest human structures and architecture are part of world heritage. Not only people but also the history and architecture that gives Malta its appeal.

10 reasons to visit Malta

-1 Climate
Malta has a superb climate, the sun shines almost all year round, with temperatures reaching 30 degrees in summer and falling to 15 degrees in winter!

- 2 Story
The Maltese Islands have been affected by the influences of the oldest cultures. What makes them so unique is that their story unfolds before your eyes in every corner, ancient ruins, and paved the strong and the palace, there is something for everyone.
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Visit Italy and see what to do in Italy, its sights miss … We chose to focus on Florence and Venice. Good sight-seeing in Italy!

Florence :
City of art and culture par excellence, the Tuscan capital is the depositary of a long and prestigious past, where it was in turn a center of trade and banking in the medieval period, then became the great crossroads of the arts that known when the city-state came under the cut of the Medici family and coined his trademark: the Renaissance. Under the rule of multi-disciplinary genius (Leonardo, Michelangelo …), painters and sculptors (Donatello, Botticelli …), architectural visionary (Brunelleschi, Giotto Florence …), s’ is
enriched during three centuries of the finest works of his contemporaries, who still Vallent all the honors. The city is full of museums, churches, palaces, residences, …
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