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Okinawa

13 May, 2009

Indulge in the Beauty of Okinawa Okinawa means a “rope in the offing” in Japanese, and is the general name given to a chain of approximately 140 islands and reefs, situated south of Japan and north of Taiwan in the East China Sea. The islands are divided into three separate geographical regions, known as the [...]

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Burgas

13 May, 2009

Burgas – The Industrial Seaside Resort in Bulgaria Burgas is one of the largest cities in Bulgaria, a notorious industrial city that managed to become the biggest seaside resort of the country, as it gives exit to the Black Sea. It is the second-largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and [...]

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Beijing

12 May, 2009

Beijing – The Immense City of the Far East Beijing is the capital city of the Republic of China. Opposite to common belief, it is not the largest city in the country; it is the second largest one, after Shanghai and one of the Four capital cities of the Ancient China. The country is divided [...]

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Reine

12 May, 2009

Reine – a Beguilingly Scenic Village in Norway Reine is a small village and administrative center of the Municipality of Moskenes in Norway. It has approximately 400 residents, although since it became known due to its natural beauty, many tourists travel there so as to admire the gorgeous nature and relax. Although not known in [...]

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Back Bay

12 May, 2009

It’s the Best in Back Bay No one can travel the city Boston without a trip to Back Bay. Built on a section of an old swamp, it is now known as one of the city’s most affluent areas. It is full of brownstones designed by different architects all sharing the same vision. These homes [...]

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Amsterdam

12 May, 2009

Amsterdam- The Venice of the North Amsterdam is the Capital city of the Netherlands, situated at the western part of the country, at the North Holland province. It has one million habitants and is the largest city in the country and one of the most important and influential cities in Northern Europe and Scandinavia. The [...]

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Engadin

10 May, 2009

Breathtaking scenes of Engadin, Switzerland Looking for more than just a ski trip to the Alps? Take some time while you are there and visit the town of Engadin, in the southeastern part of Switzerland. This area of Switzerland, off the Austria border is known for its beauty. It is a vacation paradise for even [...]

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Bourges

08 May, 2009

The Beautiful Bourges Countryside is Anything but Bourgeoisie Bourges France gets in name from either the Bituiges, its original inhabitants or from the German word Burg meaning village or hill. Located in on the Yevre River in central France, it is the birth place of Berth Morisot, an important impressionist painter of the 1800’s. Centrally [...]

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Phnom Penh

08 May, 2009

The Paris of the East: Phnom Penh If you are going to Asia, you surely may want to pass through Phnom Penh. It is the capital of Cambodia. French colonial buildings and streetscapes made this city “the Paris of the East” before 1970. The city had a rough history. In 1975, it was choked with [...]

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Riyadh

08 May, 2009

Riyadh – The Business Core Riyadh is the largest city in Saudi Arabia. It is Saudi Arabia’s capital. Situated in the middle of the Arabian Peninsula, it hosts 5 million souls. It covers an area of over 1000 square kilometers. The name of the city means gardens. In the past, it was a center of [...]

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