Archive for the ‘Europe’ Category
Posted by admin on April 20th, 2010
Many flights to and from Europe have been resumed for the first time after volcanic ash from Iceland threatened the safety of airplanes and airline passengers. Despite the reopening of flights, many airspace all across the continent will still remain closed or will be reclosed after a few days.Airports in London, for instance, will not be open until Wednesday at the earliest if the volcanic ash cloud continues to stay over much of the United Kingdom. This includes Heathrow airport, which is the …
Posted by admin on June 15th, 2009
It may have a really troubled economy nowadays, but Iceland continues to draw curiosity. Beyond the “ice” and Björk, Iceland has a lot to offer for travelers from around the world.The land is literally not made of iceDespite the name, only 10% of Iceland is covered with glaciers. First-time visitors would be surprised how mild its climate is, not to mention its many geothermal springs where tourists come and bathe.Take a dip in the Blue LagoonAmong the country’s “hot spots,” the Blue Lagoon (l…
Posted by admin on June 8th, 2009
Beyond the hustle and bustle of its very chaotic capital, Russia boasts of old towns that still retain its distinct medieval architecture. These cities, known among locals as the Golden Ring because of its proximity with one another, also preserve its later buildings erected from the 16th to 20th centuries.One of the most visited cities in the Golden Ring is Vladimir, located in the central part of the Eastern European Plain and sitting on a steep hill beside the Klyazma River. Travelers are d…
Posted by admin on June 1st, 2009
Since its foundation in 1070 AD, Bergen has evolved into one of Norway’s most important cities. This country’s second largest capital even became the administrative capital during the early 1200, so it is not surprising why Bergen has been a commercial and tourist hotspot for many European travelers.Bergen has a number of attractions, but even the locals would tell you that in order to get into the “real feel of Bergen,” one has to go beyond the typical sights and simply stroll along downtown. …
Posted by admin on April 15th, 2009
If you are one of those rare travelers who are willing to go to the edges of the earth just to discover places that few tourists have dared to trek, consider traveling north…way north. At the northernmost tip of Europe is a collection of islands (technically) governed by Norway where one can experience life in the Arctic. Svalbard is one of the most spectacular places imaginable, having a bit of access from the North Pole as well as vast icebergs and floes that choke the seas. Despite the ba…
Posted by admin on April 15th, 2009
Who would have thought that a settlement of coal miners in the Arctic can be a base of tourism? Longyearbyen, the “only” town in the archipelago of Svalbard, still bears its coal-mining roots. Although large-scale coal mines have long been gone, the roadsides and mountainsides are still littered with mines and their equipment. However, tourism is slowly becoming the town’s main source of income. The town is considered as the largest settlement and the administrative center of Svalbard, locat…
Posted by admin on April 15th, 2009
Although the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard is administered by the Norwegian government, an international treaty declared that any other country has absolute equality in exploiting the area’s mineral resources. Russia has taken this opportunity and has established a settlement in the 1930s. Nowadays, Barentsburg is the second largest town in Svalbard with about 400 inhabitants who are almost entirely Russian and Ukrainians, most are working for the Russian-owned Arktikugol. Russia is currently…
Posted by admin on April 8th, 2009
Ireland is one of the more hiking destinations in the world. It is gifted with colorful wildlife, rugged coastline, majestic mountains, and charming villages, not to mention rich history and the Irish hospitality. Its wide range of terrain – from forest tracks and coastal paths to mountain passes – offer hikers from all over the world an experience of a lifetime. Here are some popular hiking areas in Ireland that you should not miss: Aran IslandsLocated in Galway Bay, the Aran Islands are compos…
Posted by admin on March 9th, 2009
In the Andalucia Region of Southern Spain, one resort town has been a favorite destination among Spaniards. However, this paradise has been a long-held secret until now. One step on the coast of Torre del Mar and you would probably have a hard time finding a better place on Earth. Located in the Axarquia area of Andalucia, this town of 20,000 people is surrounded with fields of crops that the locals popularly refer to as “The Route of Sun and Avocado.” The fields are teeming with mangoes, kiw…
Posted by admin on March 2nd, 2009
The prominent website TripAdvisor.com released its Top Ten World Destinations for 2009 and it included a quiet medieval town in Germany’s Lower Saxony Region called Goslar. Situated 150 miles west of capital Berlin, the Old Town of Goslar and nearby Mines of Rammelsberg are listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Goslar is located at the foot of Harz Mountains, with a rich history stretching from the Neolithic era through the settlement of the Saxon people (who became descendants of the Dutch, Be…
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