Europe Travel – Page 10 – The Travel Masters

September 3, 2012September 7, 2012

Take a City Break in Greece

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.

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”

July 26, 2012November 1, 2012

What to do in August in Holland: All upcoming events

The schedule of August in Holland is full of events. There’s something for every taste. It will start already on 1 August with the Gay Pride in Amsterdam, at which movies, exhibitions, workshops and attend parties. The event runs until August 5, the salient moment of the Gay Pride will be the Canal Parade.

From August 10 until 19, again in Amsterdam, it is completely different genre with the Canals Festival and the historic city center will become the most beautiful concert hall in Holland, you can attend concerts on floating platforms in the canals, hidden in courtyards, in the historical rooms of the palaces and terraces. Continue reading “What to do in August in Holland: All upcoming events”

July 15, 2012May 6, 2014

The castles of the Loire: Chenonceau

We continue to wander around castles and manors, and, after a stop at Chambord, proceed to another stage of the beautiful castles of the Loire. So here we are at Chenonceau, unique castle-bridge to the east of the city of Tours.

Among the many impressive castles of the Loire that really has something more; since it was built over a river and its great halls stand on arches of stone in the water. Taking advantage of this particular shape on the ground floor has been built a magnificent ballroom and immense, with huge windows overlooking the river and the woods. Do not miss of course, the castle entrance, an Italian garden, guarded by a round tower isolated from the rest of the building. Continue reading “The castles of the Loire: Chenonceau”

July 14, 2012May 6, 2014

The Castle Road: go to castles between Germany and Czech Republic

If the beaches do not attract you and the mountain tired you, here’s a fresh and intriguing itinerary for your next holiday. This is the Castle Road, fascinating historical journey of the most impressive castles in Lower Germany and the Czech Republic’s route between Mannheim, Heidelberg, Heilbronn, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Ansbach, Nuremberg to reach the magical Prague. Touched the manors of Coburg, Kronach and Kulmbach, Bamberg and Bayreuth: past the Czech border here is another 15 cones and a monastery, between Prague and Eger.

There is short enough to satiate the appetite of the most demanding lover of history, architecture and military events, along a route along a thousand kilometers (it is therefore not recommended to start walking). The first press trips on this route dates back to 1954, passed the first phase of post-war reconstruction, many began to afford trips with historical and cultural content, then the boom in traffic encouraged the rapid development of Castle Road. Continue reading “The Castle Road: go to castles between Germany and Czech Republic”

June 28, 2012July 1, 2012

The Alentejo, for an exotic holiday in Portugal

In southern Portugal, bordering the Atlantic Ocean and bathed in sunshine worthy of the most beautiful parts of the south is the Alentejo. If you fancy an exotic stay while enjoying the mild climate, Alentejo is for you!

Here, successive long stretches of sandy coastline composed of Portuguese wild beaches, far from mass tourism and its disadvantages. Your holidays in Alentejo are lulled by the rhythm of the sun, nature, including its fields of sight where you will see time at other houses and castles, remains of a rich historical past.

You will then take the time to visit these villages where traditions still persist. At the bend of a narrow road, you come across the famous village of Evoramonte and its magnificent medieval castle, and its olive groves and cork oak. Continue reading “The Alentejo, for an exotic holiday in Portugal”

June 22, 2012June 30, 2012

Tour of Aix en Provence

City of art, history and culture, Aix-en-Provence has no problem to inspire the traveler. Every corner of the Roman city invites you to travel.

During a weekend in Aix-en-Provence, you will be charmed by the many facets of a city that has not finished stimulate the imagination. Indeed, the international reputation of Aix-en-Provence is due to a rich and carefully preserved, left by the different eras.

Start your tour of Aix en Provence by the Old Town where you can admire Roman ruins. At Bourg Saint Sauveur, you will find still standing the remains of a wall dating from medieval times. The Clock Tower, another symbol of the city, sits proudly on the square since 1510. Continue reading “Tour of Aix en Provence”

June 18, 2012June 18, 2012

Getting around in Venice?

Venice is the city of lovers, the city of the Doges and their palaces but it’s also a strange city where the streets are made of water… No wonder that the means of transport have been adapted!

The means of transport most used is the vaporetto in Venice. These small boats crisscross the city but also the Venice lagoon. The ferries service the islands of Murano and Burano, famous for their crafts. This dense network of public transport therefore allows you to move in the city or in the lagoon as you would otherwise by bus or metro. Lines the most popular with tourists are the numbers 1 and 82 who travel the Grand Canal and offers a beautiful view of the palace. Continue reading “Getting around in Venice?”

June 15, 2012August 4, 2015

The Eiffel Tower in Paris

It is impossible for all the beauty of the city of Paris to tell, this article will therefore only be about the most famous monuments of this city: The Eiffel Tower.

To the Eiffel Tower
We walked through the park that extends from one side to the tower. Once there you stand suddenly on a very big open courtyard under a huge steel structure. In the four corners are obliquely upwardly extending legs which lifts and stairways. The construction seems to be by the different thicknesses of the steel beams a great large weaving work. If you look up you see in the distance the first floor and you suddenly have huge admiration for the people who climb the stairs on the way there. Continue reading “The Eiffel Tower in Paris”

June 13, 2012June 14, 2012

The Azores: A lost paradise off the coast of the Portugal

Like a lost paradise, the nine Azores islands, lost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean offers a unique journey to the center of the world!

Dreaming up new horizons for your green holiday? Opt for the Azores, Portuguese islands west of Lisbon, haven for plants and animals, lost in the middle of the ocean.

These volcanic islands offer the ascension of their volcanoes, which allow you to enjoy a superb view from the top but also to enjoy the ride itself: green meadows, forests and flowers are the sets of these lovely islands. On the island of Graciosa is an ancient volcano that you can even go inside with stairs that can penetrate underground. Continue reading “The Azores: A lost paradise off the coast of the Portugal”

June 10, 2012June 12, 2012

Take a week in Madrid to celebrate

Ideal for a change of air, full of historical monuments all more beautiful some than others, and especially to its reputation of famous city nightlife, the reasons we never want to go for a ride to Madrid.

For a weekend or a week, the capital of Spain attracts you? Do not hesitate; go on vacation in Madrid as if you were at home. Day shopping or sightseeing, dinner in a small tapas bar, the specialty of Spain, then party until dawn in nightclubs, that quality time with prospects…

Madrid is truly a city that shows the best of itself only at night. Towards 22H, instead of to empty out, the nights animate themselves and the discos open. The feast begins and Madrid awakens to welcome you most warmly as possible. If you like nightlife, spin straight to Chueca neighborhood! Continue reading “Take a week in Madrid to celebrate”