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September 2014

Saint-Ouen flea market

The flea market of Saint-Ouen in Paris

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Why do we call that kind of open-air market, where we can buy goods of little value, sometimes even barter, flea market? Because it was easier to find fleas in carpets and clothes bought in the flea market, that really is a bargain, at least when this kind of markets began to spread to Paris.

Saint-Ouen flea market

The oldest and most famous flea market in Paris, which attracts annually more than 11 million visitors, is the Saint-Ouen flea market, although technically Saint-Ouen is not Paris, but a town administratively autonomous, just outside the old city gates.Read More »The flea market of Saint-Ouen in Paris

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The green lung of London – Hyde Park

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If the people of New York go to Central Park for rest and relaxation, those of London go to Hyde Park. It is the great green lung of London, a patch of brilliant color that stands out among the stormy gray London sky and the walls of stone palaces. If you go on a visit to London, a trip to Hyde Park you should definitely do it: here there are many monuments and places of interest to visit and photograph.

hyde park london

Hyde Park is one of the largest and most famous parks of central London and also one of the Royal Parks. Hyde Park is divided into two equal by the artificial lake Serpentine Lake and in continuity with the Kensington Gardens (parks are two distinct, though being in continuity many consider them the same entity). Read More »The green lung of London – Hyde Park

Praia da Marinha

The most beautiful beaches, Praia da Marinha in Portugal

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The Praia da Marinha in Portugal to fame is accustomed. As beautiful as that a major publishing company of tourist guides has put on its cover of the Guide of Portugal; in all of Portugal.

Praia da Marinha

The images of the orange cliffs, eccentric rocks that rise from the bottom of emerald green waters, a small beach between chiseled cliffs, are the passport to a small paradise near Lagoa, in the Algarve, Portugal. As cute as the Michelin guide has quoted between 1-10 most beautiful beaches in Europe.Read More »The most beautiful beaches, Praia da Marinha in Portugal

Tower of London

Poppies at the Tower of London to remember the Great War

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This is not a photo-montage, but a real artistic installation created by Paul Cummins, entitled “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red”.

Tower of London

888,246 ceramic poppies which filled the moat of the Tower of London, until you arrive on the walls; one for each of the Allied soldiers who died during the conflict. From now on each of these ceramic poppies is on sale at 25 pounds, 450,000 have already been sold by reservation.Read More »Poppies at the Tower of London to remember the Great War

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The Rheinturm Dusseldorf, the largest digital clock in the world

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Completed in 1981, then more than 30 years ago, The Rheinturm Dusseldorf (i.e. Rhine Tower, the historic river of Germany, which “starts” with the spectacular waterfalls of Schaffhausen in Switzerland) is a monolithic tower that stands on the profile of city, which in addition to an obvious practical use for broadcasting TV, radio and more, has a playful side.

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The tip of the tower is about 240 meters, while the top floor viable (at least for normal people) is only 174 meters. Not unexpectedly, the tower has a plan for observation, which offers panoramic views of Dusseldorf, 600,000 inhabitants just 40 kilometers away from the beautiful Cologne Cathedral. The Observation Deck is open daily from 10 am until 11:30 pm.Read More »The Rheinturm Dusseldorf, the largest digital clock in the world

Gold Coast

Destination: Gold Coast in Australia

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The Gold Coast is for Fun! The Gold Coast is made for fun, is the advertising of this wonderful natural playground, Australian grown dramatically in recent years, thanks to the tourism industry, which in these parts has been developed since the 20s around a haunted hotel, needless to say, by surfers.

Gold Coast

We are in Queensland, the land of the Queen, and today Gold Cost City is the second city in the state, after Brisbane; and all thanks to tourism. Read More »Destination: Gold Coast in Australia

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The five most romantic Florida beaches

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Have you ever wondered what are the most romantic beaches of Florida? Let’s say that in Florida there are lots of beaches, but these are the ones most suitable for lovers.

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For many people, an uncrowded beach is the key to a romantic trip: if you are a loving couple, want peace and tranquility in your elopement, not a super beach crowded with tourists, with children chattering and sellers of hot dogs around every corner. That’s why today we’re going to see what the five most romantic beaches in Florida are. Notwithstanding that Florida is chock full of beautiful beaches with pristine dunes, forests along the coast, tidal habitats rich in fauna and flora. But here we will focus on the most romantic beach.Read More »The five most romantic Florida beaches