Happy Rizzi House in Germany, the happiest house in the world

Happy Rizzi House

Described as the world’s happiest home, Happy Rizzi House (Rizzi-Haus) in Brunswick, Germany, is a masterpiece of architecture inspired by the comic, that retaliation is right in the heart of a historic and staid German district.

Happy Rizzi House

Almost with pride ahead of the other buildings from the neighborhood, Happy Rizzi House is the vision of New York pop artist James Rizzi (who died in 2011) and the architect Konrad Kloster. Strongly influenced by the spirit and style of Rizzi, the structures are decorated with wild forms and faces colored with bright pink, yellow and green that resemble music videos of the 80s. Continue reading “Happy Rizzi House in Germany, the happiest house in the world”

Tantalising Turkey: The Ultimate Holiday Guide

Tantalising Turkey

Turkish holidays are steeped in romanticism and shrouded in mystery. For many, they are keen to explore Turkey and all it has to offer. With such a vast choice of excursions, sporting events and things to do, it can be difficult to know where to start.

At the risk of sounding like a cliche, a holiday to Turkey is sure to please all kinds of travellers and tourists. Whether you are a culture vulture or a sun worshiper, Turkey has something for everyone within its confines. You are sure to have the adventure of a lifetime when you head to Turkey.

Places of Interest For Culture Vultures and Beach Bums

Turkey is steeped in a rich, vibrant history. From the days of the Ottoman Empire, you can see the majestic beauty in the city centres and the rural towns. The architecture is typically Islamic but has a certain historic charm to it that is reminiscent of the years of the Empire. There are some great places that you can visit in Turkey. There is a wide range of stunning mosques and places of worship that look beautiful when bathed in the searing heat.

Topkapi Palace is a must see. The whitewashed palace is set among some of the most beautiful grounds in Turkey. There are botanical gardens in abundance. The flowers look at odds with the heat of the country. Topkapi Palace has two turrets that are akin to a fairy tale castle. It’s a remarkable place and is a great way to feed your passion for knowledge.

Istanbul Archaeology Museum is full of treasures from yesteryear. You can unleash your inner Indiana Jones as you travel. Of course, there is a wealth of other attractions too. The Library of Celsus had been around since 117AD is a glorious feat of roman architecture.

If you have had enough of being culturally engaged with Turkey, you can kick back on the vast expanse of beaches that Turkey is famous for.

Kabak Bay, Oludeniz is a local beach, but that doesn’t mean tourists aren’t welcome. You just won’t find a sun lounger in sight. The luscious green hills surround the beach, and the water is clear and blue. The white sands make it perfect for any traveller that needs a break.

Tantalising Turkey

Sporting Events

Golf trips to Belek have increased in their popularity. More and more people are keen to take up sports while they travel. A vast number of people head to Belek as it is warm, pleasant and provides stunning scenery for the perfect Turkish getaway.

Of course, if golf isn’t your thing, there are other trips that you can take too. Water sports are a keen feature. So, if you are up for a wet and wild time, snorkelling, pedaloes and canoes can all be found in the Dalaman region. This is an excellent way to see more of the country and unleash your wild side too.

Basketball is the nation’s favourite sport. So if you want to shoot the hoops, there are a wide range of basketball facilities within Turkey that you can utilise. Many of these are free, so take advantage and soak up the sun while indulging in a game or two.

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Green Tourism: Travel to New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in Oceania located southeast of the Pacific Ocean and consists of two large islands, located about 2,000 kilometers south of Australia in the Tasman Sea, possibly being the “geographical isolation” which has allowed New Zealand maintains a wide variety of flora, fauna and green areas compared to other tourist destinations.

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The capital of New Zealand is Wellintong (known for its green hills and natural harbors city) and is located at the southern tip of the North Island. Another prominent destinations in New Zealand is Auckland, a city located on an isthmus originated by the rests of the volcanic activity of more than forty volcanic hills and destinations which include: Auckland Domain, one of the largest parks in the city: Auckland volcanic field, where are the volcanic cones not affected by mining activities; and Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, natural territory where we find the largest variety of shrubs present in New Zealand. If you like skiing then Vermont is the perfect destination for you and for stay you can choose ski resorts in Vermont and many other restaurants around the city. Continue reading “Green Tourism: Travel to New Zealand”

Where is the Tresco island?

tresco island

Tresco – a small green island, with no relief, but decidedly flat. crystal clear sea so that the plane can be seen the details of the shallow water, water transparencies ranging from light green to dark blue, white beaches that border around the perimeter of the island. Definitely beautiful island of Tasco; but where it is?

tresco island

So, in the first instance you might think of archipelago island of the Bahams off the coasts of the United States, but why not one of the 10 most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, as well as Saint Lucia, one of those closer to the coast of South America. Of course, with all that green, it could also be one of those faraway mountain Islands in the South Pacific between South America and New Zealand.

But we are in Europe, administratively in Cornwall, the “horn” of western Britain. Geographically we are in ‘Isles of Scilly’, a handful of islands of which only 5 are inhabited, some 45 km south west from the coast. And Tasco island, the second largest in the archipelago. Continue reading “Where is the Tresco island?”

Seegrotte in Vienna, Largest underground lake in Europe

seegrotte in vienna

The Seegrotte, formed from an abandoned gypsum mine in the Austrian city of Hinterbruhl, consists of a series of underground channels that form the largest underground lake in Europe.

seegrotte in vienna

In 1912, an explosion in the Hinterbruhler gypsum mine, just 20 km from Vienna, it went wrong, causing the complete flooding of the mine, and the formation of a lake. At about 60 meters below ground level, the lake has an area of 6,200 square meters and every day must always be empty, because the water does not completely flood the caves. Continue reading “Seegrotte in Vienna, Largest underground lake in Europe”

Vacation in italy with spa

spa holiday

No Italian vacation is complete without enjoying a good spa break. When visiting Italy for a vacation, your priority should be to find a hotel where you can enjoy the best spa break. There are many spa breaks Italy destinations so at some point you will have to make a choice. The following tips will help you make a sound choice of spa location that suits your preferences.

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Sightseeing spots
Quite a number of hotels in Italy provide spa treatments. However, not all of them are located in great destinations where you can enjoy good sightseeing. Remember you will not always be receiving a spa treatment. Therefore, choosing a hotel that is surrounded by great landmarks and breathtaking views is necessary. Hotels close to many sightseeing spots will make it possible for you to take beautiful pictures that you can go back home with. For example, hotels located close to a lake will offer you incredible sightseeing views. Continue reading “Vacation in italy with spa”

The ten national parks in the United States with the best scenic roads

national parks in the usa

It may be that you like to see some beautiful scenery, but you’re the skilled walkers: objectively not all have the necessary training. However, you can also see the beautiful scenery along a road in the car. That’s why today we’re going to see the ten national parks in the United States with the best scenic roads ever.

national parks in the usa

It starts from the Racetrack Road in Death Valley National Park in California. You should take a vehicle with four-wheel drive, but if you’re skilled pilots can see breathtaking views, to the Racetrack Playa, a real geological mystery: it is a basin where it appears that the rocks have slipped away, leaving a trace in desert dust. Also try the Kolob Terrace Road in Zion National Park in Utah. The road passes through the upper part of the park compared to the canyon, so you get a different perspective from the usual rocks have different colored bands, strange spiers rising in the midst of pine forests and juniper. Continue reading “The ten national parks in the United States with the best scenic roads”

Holidays in Montenegro, next stop Budva

budva

Budva, and its various transformations over time, is there, on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, from over 3,500 years, as that is the usual “globetrotter” of the era, the Greeks, founded the “usual” Greek colony.

budva

But today Budva, best known for being the largest tourist destination in Montenegro, the 600,000 former Yugoslav, without being asked or imposed, they decided to adopt the euro as its national currency. Continue reading “Holidays in Montenegro, next stop Budva”