Month: September 2012

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The low cost shopping in London is done by Primark in Oxford Street

Primark

The photo, which was taken at 499 Oxford Street about a month ago, was titrated Primark madness, with the subtitle “People lined up for the opening”. The London store of this chain of cheap clothing opened for the past 5 years, but still remains one of the phenomena of “collective hysteria” that animate London shopping.

Primark

Especially women, of all ages, who come to find original garments and low cost. Girls and ladies that flutter among the aisles, trying and trying again the clothing and accessories, to the despair of boyfriends and husbands, who yearn for the moment when you will have to go to the checkout to pay. Continue reading “The low cost shopping in London is done by Primark in Oxford Street”

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The Grand Central Station in New York

Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Station, one of the most visited places in New York City, after the Statue of Liberty and after the Empire State Building (now superseded by the new Freedom Tower), one of the 10 most beautiful railway stations in the world, the station with multiple platforms in the world (44), in fact it is not called Grand Central Station, but Grand Central Terminal.

Grand Central Terminal

There’s always people, perhaps more tourists than passengers last year, Travel+Leisure, has estimated that the Grand Central, as it is commonly known among New Yorkers, is annually visited by 21.6 million people, and in fact one of the most visited places the world. Continue reading “The Grand Central Station in New York”

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What to Pack For a Relaxing, Enjoyable Vacation

packing tips

Are you going away to an exciting and relaxing vacation? One of the most stressful parts of a vacation is packing and knowing what to bring, especially if you booked a last minute travel deal or an all inclusive vacation. Here’s what you need to pack for a relaxing, enjoyable vacation:

packing tips

Clothes:
The most important thing to bring on vacation are clothes. Make sure you pack for the weather and do not bring anything too heavy. For tropical vacations, bring swim suits and flip flops along with a beach tote. Lightweight clothing such as shorts and dresses are great because you’ll be able to feel comfortable during your vacation. If you’re going to be going out to dinners, bring a few nice dresses. But always remember to not over pack! Continue reading “What to Pack For a Relaxing, Enjoyable Vacation”

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What to see in Kent: a castle, a cathedral and a palace

canterbury cathedral

The Canterbury Cathedral, protected by ‘Unesco for its historical and religious value, as well as artistic, and seat of the Archbishop of Cantherbury, spiritual leader of the Anglican church, but also the terminal of the Via Francigena, that lead the pilgrims until Rome. You enter from 9 to 17, from 12:30 to 14:30 on Sunday, and the entrance fee is 9.5 pounds for adults and children 6 to 18 years (free under 6 years old).

canterbury cathedral

Leeds Castle, six miles from Maidstone, for someone one of the most beautiful castles in the world, certainly one of the most visited castles in Britain, if only for its aesthetic value (inside a maze, a golf course, and a museum dedicated to dog collars). The ticket costs £20, reduced 12.50, and for £15 more you can take the 5 o’clock tea, accompanied by sandwiches and pastries. Continue reading “What to see in Kent: a castle, a cathedral and a palace”

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Stay in New York: Room Mate Grace Hotel

Room Mate Grace Hotel

The Room Mate Grace Hotel of New York is located in the heart of the tourist center that tourism cannot be more of the city, just steps from Times Square, the loved-hated tourist trap where all visitors shoots for the first taste of the Big Apple.

Room Mate Grace Hotel

Times Square aside, the location is really interesting, everything is within walking distance, such as the Central Park 5th Avenue. And the hotel is really nice: the rooms are clean, spacious and tastefully decorated, the common areas are very nice and the pool adds that extra edge that differentiates it from the classic mega-hotel with a mini-camera in New York. Continue reading “Stay in New York: Room Mate Grace Hotel”

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Take a City Break in Greece

Parthenon building

While Greece in itself is a beautiful country, there is no place quite like the capital city Athens. This city has been popular and has been bringing in visitors for over three centuries. Not only is Athens super rich in cultural history but it is also the home to one of the world’s most famous buildings, the Parthenon.

Parthenon building

This building represents the time period that was consider the golden age of city planning for Athens. It is nearly impossible for any other building in the world to compete with the unique architecture of the Parthenon and as a result most have stopped trying. Continue reading “Take a City Break in Greece”

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The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page

traveling

Traveling is considered as one important schedule in the world. Traveling enables people to experience the varying culture and traditions of different regions. It helps one to open with the customs of different places and adopt with their environment. Without travel, somewhere life seems incomplete. Traveling is one such essential adventure in the world which should not be missed by anyone.

traveling

What if you don’t travel anywhere and just get busy in your schedules for your lifetime? Don’t you think that somewhere you are missing the big part in your life? Living far away from the other facts and beauty of the world? The life becomes boring and shuttle with no excitement. The world is filled with so many surprises, facts, adventure; motivating views, breathe taking statues and many more. And the only thing that helps in getting involved with these is traveling. Continue reading “The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page”