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Raksfisk: The fish festival in Norway

fish festival in Norway

The town of Fagernes, northwest of Oslo, celebrates each year the festival of the fish. It will come to consume 40 tons of salted fish. The festival is one of the most typical and authentic holiday in Norway. Concerts, local food and fun will meet from 1 to 3 November.

fish festival in Norway

The town of Fagernes, in Valdres, about 190 kilometers northwest of Oslo, celebrated every year a festival that honors one of the specialties of the Norwegian cuisine, the rakfisk. It is salted in brine. Generally trout or char are used which are salted and allowed to cure for two to three months to the cold of the ambient temperature.

This dish is very common throughout Norway but in Fagernes is proud to be the indigenous people of this meal. Continue reading “Raksfisk: The fish festival in Norway”

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Batcat Toy Museum in Bangkok

Batcat Toy Museum

We speak of a benchmark and, for many, a compelling reason to visit Bangkok. Just think about this: 50,000 pieces of toy history between Terminator figures and accessories, Pixar films, characters from Marvel, DC or GI Joe…

Batcat Toy Museum

Again feel like a child…
Go back to your youth with this epic collection of toys, or maybe not so much to youth… It all started for Somchay Nitimongkolchai, 39, as a hobby which has compiled an extensive collection of toys, figures, masks, costumes, collector items … even models of some important characters from movies, comics, television… Continue reading “Batcat Toy Museum in Bangkok”

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The London Hyde Park will host a large amusement park during Christmas

winter wonderland

The famous Hyde Park in London will host another year the Winter Wonderland, one of the amusement parks of Europe most important Christmas attractions. From November 23 to January 6, visitors will have the largest ice rink across the UK as well as a Christmas market, dozens of shows and attractions.

winter wonderland

A giant ferris wheel will begin to be installed in the coming days at Hyde Park with a lot of attractions for young and old. In addition, the Winter Wonderland 2012 will have a great Christmas market in which it will be possible to find Christmas crafts and typical products.

The fair will feature the famous Zippos Circus to provide entertainment for young and old. This year also inaugurate the Magical Ice Kingdom, a park with more than 500 ice sculptures among which there is a forest of stalactites and a large moose ice. Continue reading “The London Hyde Park will host a large amusement park during Christmas”

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Well organize your departure on holiday

organize your departure

For successful holiday must begin by organizing your departure!

organize your departure

Luggage
Hang a visible list by all family: each will supplement it as one goes along. Put heavy items at the bottom of the bag and roll clothing it take up less space. Fill the shoes with the socks and put it in plastic bags. Keep what you need when arriving in a separate hand bag. Don’t forget chargers and your paper you have previously copied and entrusted to a close.

At home
Organize your holiday; it is also to make contact with a neighbor (to load of contrast) so that he comes to raise the mail. This will prevent the overflow flyers and report your absence. Continue reading “Well organize your departure on holiday”

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The strangest buildings of the world: New Parliament of Georgia

parliament of georgia

The city of Kutaisi probably, most likely, is not among the most popular tourist destinations. This is the second urban reality of Georgia, after the capital Tbilisi. And right from the first to the second city of the country has been moved to the national Parliament, who left the old Palace of the Soviets to arrive in the new headquarters, you see in the picture.

parliament of georgia

A very modern structure and equally extravagant: it seems to be almost the head id an astronaut buried in the sand. A cross between the hangars of Star Wars, the swimming pools and glass bubbles, which symbolize the transparency of institutions. The new palace was built not by chance in the same area where there was, until 2009, the memorial to Soviet soldiers who died during the Second World War. The fate has willed that the President then in Office-rather hostile towards Russia-have recently lost the elections in favor of another politician, said to be politically very close to Moscow (so maybe the memorial will rebuild it..). Continue reading “The strangest buildings of the world: New Parliament of Georgia”

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Autumn in Australia: the gastronomic festival Taste of Melbourne

Taste of Melbourne

Taste of Melbourne is the autumn event which rallies the best restaurateurs and chefs, who for four days are dedicated to share with the public their skill to celebrate the culinary arts. It’s a great event, which this year will be held November 15 to 18.

Taste of Melbourne

The stands of local artisan producers, restaurants and show-cooking by famous chefs or emerging talent, will be based at Albert Park, but to get a taste of the true culture of local food (which as is often recommended, you should always check before traveling) you point out the facebook page of the event, where they appear reports of bloggers running around Melbourne in a sort of restaurant safari, and posting photos and addresses of the premises which have particularly appreciated, to keep in mind even if you go over there at any other time. Continue reading “Autumn in Australia: the gastronomic festival Taste of Melbourne”

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Stockholm: the places of the Nobel Prize

Stockholm City Hall

Stockholm is the capital of Nobel Prize winners, which is awarded scientists, writers, economists, men and women who have made a difference in the world bringing considerable benefits to mankind. In Stockholm the Nobel Prize award ceremony held in the Concert Hall, an example of neoclassical art and architecture, and home of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, can be visited through guided tours (entrance to the hotel and the tour cost 70 kr).

Stockholm City Hall

If the Concert Hall that the Nobel Laureates receive their recognition, the Stockholm City Hall, designed by architect Ragnar Ostberg, to host the reception of the Nobel prizes, with a banquet in the Blue Hall and the grand ball in the Golden Hall. You can access the Stadshuset only through guided tours, tours are offered in several languages and the cost of the tour is 90 kr. Continue reading “Stockholm: the places of the Nobel Prize”

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The Bastei bridge in Germany

bastei bridge

Bastei is a spectacular rock formation of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, a low mountain range on the border between the Czech Republic and Germany, crossed by the river Elbe, over one thousand kilometers, one of the longest rivers in Europe. The Bastei are located within the park of Saxon Switzerland, always been a destination for mountain lovers.

bastei bridge

These rock formations, which at this point almost two hundred meters in height, for hundred years are known for the spectacular panorama that offer visitors. Already in 1824 a bridge was built of wood, in order to facilitate the tourists, replaced in 1851 by this stone structure, known as the Bastei Bridge, in fact one of the most visitors to the Saxon Switzerland. Continue reading “The Bastei bridge in Germany”

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On the trail of the Masons, the George Washington Memorial

George Washington Masonic Memorial

The George Washington Masonic Memorial is located in Alexandria, a suburb of Washington, which is located less than 15 kilometers from the center of the capital of the United States. Here you will find this amazing memorial dedicated to General George Washington, first President, founding father, and Mason, which was awarded the position of Grand Master of the Lodge in Alexandria.

George Washington Masonic Memorial

The tower has a clear reference to the Tower of Alexandria, the ancient lighthouse for sailors, and the scholars of all time, full of a symbol which is full of masonry. The Memorial, whose tower is over 100 meters (climb to the top to enjoy the beautiful view), was built three times the 1922 and 1932, although internally, the works were completed only in 1970. Continue reading “On the trail of the Masons, the George Washington Memorial”

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The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia is the seat of the Orthodox Patriarch of Bulgaria, the highest religious authority in the country, perhaps for this reason, it is one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in the world; for sure one of the main tourist attractions in Sofia, 2 million and half of inhabitants, the capital of Bulgaria.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

The Cathedral is dedicated to Alexander Nevsky, Slavic national hero who led the Russians to victory in the decisive battle of the Neva, against the invading Swedes (one of the crucial events of the story). A clear imprint neo-Byzantine, has the distinction of having 12 bells, able to play 24 different musical tones. Inside, decorated with Italian polychrome marbles, retains a variety of sculptures, paintings and frescoes of the greatest artists of the country. Continue reading “The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia”