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November 2013

macao science center

Macao Science Center, not only for the little ones

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Not only resort and casino, but also many tourist attractions, such as a colonial center dating back to when the city was ruled by the Portuguese, or a new and interactive science museum, especially suitable for children, or fans of Piero Angela.

macao science center

We are in Macau, not far from Hong Kong, with which it shares a colonial past, only difference is the flag that was beating on the city, which was not the Union Jack, but the red and green of Portugal. Today Macau is part of China, but still enjoys some autonomy, as its own police force, its own currency (Pataca) and its own flag.Read More »Macao Science Center, not only for the little ones

brooklyn bridge park

Brooklyn Bridge Park, where you can relax in New York doing a BBQ

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With a panoramic view of the beautiful skyline of Manhattan, you can not go wrong by deciding to take a walk along the different piers, jetties, of the Brooklyn Bridge Park. There is always a refreshing breeze coming from the river and the ferry takes just a moment, and just $4, to leave and return to Manhattan.

brooklyn bridge park

The Pier 4 at Brooklyn Bridge Park, 34 acres of urban park for the city since 2008, has just opened to the public, giving more space to the long and relaxing walks of New Yorkers. Relax, panoramic views, sports (there is also a bike path), paths along the water, are the main attractions of the park.Read More »Brooklyn Bridge Park, where you can relax in New York doing a BBQ

Kinderdijk

Kinderdijk, the land of windmills in the Netherlands

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If you’re in the Netherlands, and ask what the most unique place (nice) to see where the famous Dutch windmills, will answer Zaanse Schans, if you find yourself in Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, but if you find yourself in Rotterdam.

Kinderdijk

Kinderdijk, however, unlike the Zaanse Schans, can boast of being a UNESCO protected site, which describes it thus: “The extraordinary contribution by the Dutch to the technologies of control of water is admirably demonstrated by the installations in the Kinderdijk area. Hydraulic works for the drainage of land for agriculture have been put in place since the Middle Ages, without interruption to the present day. The country is the actual demonstration and functioning of all works associated with this technology, such as dams, reservoirs, pumping stations, administrative buildings, and of course a series of beautifully preserved windmills”.Read More »Kinderdijk, the land of windmills in the Netherlands

london city

The ten most expensive cities in the world for travelers

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Every now and then jumping off the charts of this type and especially in this time of economic crisis it is important to know which are the most expensive cities in the world for travelers.

london city

If you do not have a lot of money, maybe you should avoid it for now and wait for a more propitious moment for a monetary conditions more favorable to our portfolio. And if we can not help but go in these cities, at least we are on alert.Read More »The ten most expensive cities in the world for travelers

house in the clouds of Thorpeness

Odd buildings, the house in the clouds of Thorpeness in Britain

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Built in 1923 as a water tower, the building originally pretended already for what was not, trying to blend in with the other surrounding buildings.

house in the clouds of Thorpeness

It was, in fact, an attempt to insert a functional structure, certainly not beautiful, without disturbing the urban fabric of Thorpeness, in the English region of Suffolk. Worthy attempt given the era in which it was made, though with mixed results, as even then, the terminal part of the tower seemed to be floating in the trees.Read More »Odd buildings, the house in the clouds of Thorpeness in Britain

brothers grimm footsteps

In the footsteps of the Brothers Grimm: Route of the German fairy tale

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On the route of the German fairy doors open for a magical dream world where fairytales come true, and that is back to being a child is very easy.

brothers grimm footsteps

Of all the celebrities are known tales of the Brothers Grimm. Red Riding Hood, Snow White and The Pied Piper, among others, are still part of many children’s bookshelves. On the route of the German fairy discovered where they got the inspiration to write their stories.Read More »In the footsteps of the Brothers Grimm: Route of the German fairy tale

polynesia islands

Tour the most famous Polynesia islands

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Polynesia is a group of islands located in the Pacific Ocean. The islands that make most famous are probably Hawaii, Tahiti, Marquesas and Easter Island.

polynesia islands

The Polonesia is a triangle composed of a series of islands and archipelagos that make a wonderful destination for a holiday. White sands and Turquoise Ocean become a haven for lovers of surfing and scuba diving, as well as their culture, the moai, ancient statues that surrounding the Easter Island.Read More »Tour the most famous Polynesia islands

hiring cruise

The best options to hire a cruise

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Surround yourself with sun and sea without getting wet or burned. Choose a cruise for your holiday is one of the most desirable and complete for its quality/price options.

hiring cruise

Imagine visiting the Venetian canals in the morning and spend the night watching the beautiful skyline of Athens. It is possible and in just a cruise. Hiring a cruising has become one of the most common summer practices. The vacation packages offered by the company usually have interesting conditions to include in the price of return flights from the major cities to the points of departure and destination.Read More »The best options to hire a cruise

Melilla

Monuments and interest places in Melilla

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Melilla has unique sights and attractions thanks to the historical influence of several cultures that have made Melilla, a city to be visited.

Melilla

Northwest of Africa, Melilla was founded by the Phoenicians in the seventh century BC and since then has hosted in harmony with Christians, Muslims, Jews and Hindus. This cultural melting pot of Melilla has a unique city that highlights its monumental, historical and cultural heritage.Read More »Monuments and interest places in Melilla