August 2016 – The Travel Masters

August 29, 2016September 19, 2016

Budapest, the Garden of the Philosophers

Let’s start from the bottom: Budapest, Hungary’s capital that still lives with its florins, is a beautiful city that offers many attractions to the tourists.

The Splendid Parliament, the thermal baths, the opera house, the Royal Palace, the beautiful Matthias Church, the ghetto and the Synagogue, Vaci utca, shopping street, a nice ride with tram route number 2, the bars on the ruins, the moving shoes on the riverside of the Danube, and much more. Continue reading “Budapest, the Garden of the Philosophers”

August 26, 2016September 19, 2016

Moscow: Shopping at the Petrovsky Passage

Petrovka Street (stops of the spectacular Moscow Metro on lines 1,2,3,7 and 9), with the Old Arbat Street, is probably one of the busiest streets by tourists visiting the capital of Russia. On this road in fact, among the many and various luxury shops, offices, hotels, night clubs, there is the popular TSUM shopping center, the headquarters of the Moscow Criminal Police, but especially the Petrovka Theatre, better known as the Bolshoi Theatre. Continue reading “Moscow: Shopping at the Petrovsky Passage”

August 21, 2016September 19, 2016

Germany: Baden-Wurttemberg

The Germany is the ideal place for those who love open-air holiday, with many activities to do in nature. Especially in Baden-Wurttemberg, one of Germany’s 16 federal states: Here walkers, trekking, hiking, nordic walking, mountain biking, climbing, and of any other type of outdoor activities will find plenty to their teeth, thanks to the many opportunities that this area offers. Continue reading “Germany: Baden-Wurttemberg”

August 18, 2016September 2, 2016

London: Visit the magical world of Harry Potter

The Harry Potter stories are one of those rare alchemy that occur only once in many years: human and complex characters, exciting events, a plot that is a continuous discovery and at the same time a journey into an unknown world, that of magic. Thanks to all these elements of JK Rowling’s books have managed to win over many generations, charming young but also adults.

Much has been said and told of the magical world created by the imagination of British author; also near London is a must for all those who regret of being Muggle born. It is the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, entirely dedicated to the world of Harry Potter. Continue reading “London: Visit the magical world of Harry Potter”

August 14, 2016September 2, 2016

What to do in Santorini, Greece

The Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, more than 220 large and small islands, so called because in a circle around the most important of all, at least for the ancients: the island of Delos. Among the many, Andros, Ios, Mykonos and Paros, also Santorini, the southernmost, the biggest one, the one that Venetians dedicated Santa Irene, hence the name.

A great volcano that collapsed into the sea, and a rough and tough ground, capable of giving the splendid wines (perhaps from Megalohori, one of the oldest wineries of the island, which in addition to good wine is characterized by an incredible terrace with views Caldera) through the vines of the oldest in Europe, to be enjoyed with care in light of the sunsets on the island. Continue reading “What to do in Santorini, Greece”

August 11, 2016August 17, 2016

Verona, archaeological museum at the Roman Theatre

The building of the Archaeological Museum at the Roman Theatre in Verona is located in the fifteenth century, as the convent of the Gesuati, on the side of the San Pietro hill overlooking over the Roman Theatre; this is closely related to having incorporated some parts of ancient architectural complex.

This unique location is an essential element and exceptional visit to the entire complex: the beautiful view of the theater and of the city from above makes it possible to immediately correlate with what is exhibited in the Museum with the external environment. Continue reading “Verona, archaeological museum at the Roman Theatre”

August 6, 2016August 17, 2016

What to see in Lens, the Louvre-Lens

Lens, forty thousand inhabitants in the far north of France (in France geography is upside down, and when it comes to teasing the “southerners” are those of the north), for 130 years the subjects of the King of Spain who then ruled over Flanders, is a former town mining, which today seeks its future in cultural tourism.

So much so that since 2012, since it was inaugurated, the city prides itself on hosting a branch of one of the most famous museums in the world, or the Louvre in Paris, which is about 200 kilometers. In short, in Lens French cultural institutions have been trying to replicate what has succeeded in Bilbao with its Guggenheim. Continue reading “What to see in Lens, the Louvre-Lens”

August 3, 2016August 9, 2016

Discover What Heli Skiing Has to Offer

Year after year, skiers make the same mistake. On their search for a true adventure, they book a holiday at a run-of-the-mill resort. Instead of impressive speed, they get slowed down by other skiers – strangers – who crowd the hills. Instead of unlimited vertical, they tally a disappointing number of metres. The average resort holiday won’t scratch that itch. Only a heli skiing vacation in BC will satisfy thrill-seeking skiers.

Once in a Lifetime Experience
Forget about locking yourself into a chairlift to reach the peak of a manmade hill. Heli skiing is all about doing things differently, and small operators like Great Canadian Heli Skiing is fully committed to making it a truly extraordinary experience. Their expert pilots take you on an unforgettable helicopter ride through the Canadian Rockies to access some of the most remote skiing destinations in the world. High above the nearest town of Revelstoke, you’ll be surrounded by endless powder snow. And the best thing about it all? You don’t have to share it with anyone but your closest friends. Continue reading “Discover What Heli Skiing Has to Offer”