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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
San Francisco, California
San Francisco is a city on the west coast of the United States in the state of California. It is located in the San Francisco peninsula with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the bay to the east and the entrance to the bay to the north, so that only the south is linked to land.
On this Article:
North America,
San Fransisco,
United States
Monday, December 29, 2008
Barcelona, a city to love
Barcelona is a city that you must visit if you travel to Spain, is a city located in northeastern Spain, and it is the capital of Catalonia, the province of the same name. Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, about 120 km south of the mountains of the Pyrenees and the French border, on a plain bounded by the sea to the east, the Sierra de Collserola to the west, the south by Llobregat river and Besós River to the north.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tokyo, a giant metropolis
On this Article:
Asia,
Great Metropolitan Cities,
History,
Japan,
Technology,
Tokyo,
Transport systems
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Punta del Este, the St.Tropez of Uruguay
I have to say that for me Punta del Este is one of the most beautiful cities in South America, the city is characterized by its beauty and tranquility. Uruguay is in itself a very peaceful country. For tourists, Punta del Este is an exceptional place to spend an unforgettable vacation.
On this Article:
Punta del Este,
South America,
Uruguay
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Great Wall of China, one of the most amazing man-made structures in the world
I am sure that most of you travelers would like to travel to one of the most amazing things built by man and one of the most amazing places in the world, the Great Wall of China.
The wall is unusually long, with 7300 km from east to west. Not counting its ramifications and secondary buildings, covering 6400 km from the border with South Korea at the edge of the Yalu River to the Gobi Desert, across seven provinces.
On this Article:
Asia,
China,
Monuments,
The Great Wall
Friday, November 14, 2008
A brief introduction to Madrid
Madrid is the Capital of Spain. It is a beautiful city to travel with many interesting sites and activities to do.
Most of the tourist sites of Madrid are in the city, mainly in the districts called as Centro, Salamanca, Chamberí, Retiro y Arganzuela.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Cancun, spectacular beaches
The history of Cancun is very short, 30 years ago there was nothing in this desert island more than pristine beaches. Today, Cancun is a reality that is home to major multinational hotel chains, which operate hundreds of restaurants and tourist services are provided for optimum quality. This tourist center offers a wide range of activities to keep visitors busy.
On this Article:
Cancun,
Central America,
Mexico
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Beautiful Rome
Rome was formerly the capital of the Roman Empire and today is the capital of Italy. A very beautiful city with a lot of history and many beautiful places to visit.
Monday, October 27, 2008
16 places to visit in Sydney
Sydney is the oldest and largest city in Australia. It is also the capital of the state of New South Wales. It is located in the South-east, along the wide bay of Jackson. With an area of 345.7 sq km and a population of 4,198,543 inhabitants, the city of Sydney is one of the most densely populated areas of Australia.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Puerto Vallarta
If you are planning to take a vacation and want to travel to exotic and paradisiac places, Puerto Vallarta is one place you should consider. Puerto Vallarta is located in Jalisco, Mexico has all the characteristics needed to be defined as a Paradise.
On this Article:
Central America,
Mexico,
Puerto Vallarta
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Sao Paulo, Brazil´s biggest city
Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, with its metropolitan area ranking among the largest urban areas in the world.
Sao Paulo exerts global influence in commerce and finance as well as arts and entertainment. With an estimated population of 10,990,249 residents within an area of 1,523 square kilometres (588 sq mi), São Paulo is the most populous in Brazil, in South America and in the Southern hemisphere.
On this Article:
Brazil,
Sao Paulo,
South America
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Amazing Beijing, historical buildings and modernity
Beijing is a metropolis in northern China and the capital of the People's Republic of China. Beijing is China's second-largest city, after Shanghai.
Friday, October 10, 2008
La Habana,Cuba
La Habana is the capital of the Republic of Cuba. With a great deal of history, culture and tradition, the City of Havana is the destination par excellence in Cuba. It is also one of the most charming places in the world.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Maldives Islands, a paradise on Earth
The Maldives Islands are situated in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka and India, and South of Asia. Its spectacular crystalline beaches make it a place of dreams.
On this Article:
Beaches,
Diving Places,
Indian Ocean,
Maldives,
Maldives Islands
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Isla Margarita, The Caribbean Pearl
Isla Margarita offers a tropical climate, multiple color surfaces with zones of leafy green mountains, vegetation, wonderful weather, miles and miles of intense blue beaches, solitary places where you can find yourself again, very cosmopolitan cities, and quaint villages with their customs and traditions still intact.
Isla Margarita is in the Caribbean Sea, it has a surface of 1071 Km2, 315 Km. beautiful beaches, mountains, valleys, and deserts. This group of islands has a similar geological construction and is located 38 Km from the northeast coast of Venezuela.
The annual average temperature is 30 C and together with Coche and Cubagua Islands, they form the State of Nueva Esparta in Venezuela.
Isla Margarita is the most important tourist attraction in Venezuela.
The island has beaches with conditions for water sports such as surfing, diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and others, but it also has historic colonial towns that offer an important attraction for tourism. On the island, there are several old Spanish fortifications (castles, forts, and fortresses), which are considered national heritage.
Isla Margarita has many beaches of different types, towards the north of the island, the beaches are oceanic type while to the south they are Caribbean type. Those in the northeast tend to have strong waves, while those in the south tend to have calmer waves.
On this Article:
Beaches,
Caribean,
Isla Margarita,
Venezuela
Monday, September 29, 2008
Amazing Dubai
Dubai is one of the seven emirates and most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. The city of Dubai is sometimes called "Dubai city" to distinguish it from the emirate.
On this Article:
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Photos of London
The city of London is one of the most important cities in Europe, the British capital has many things to offer and is visited by tourists around the world.
On this Article:
Great Britain,
London
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Santiago de Chile
Santiago de Chile is the Capital and the most important city of Chile, a very nice city near the Andes.
A very modern and beautiful city with spectacular views of the Andes.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
I love New York
New York City is one of the most important cities in the world. The city is visited by millions of tourists from around the world every year.The city has many attractions to visit, it is a city that offers the visitor many places to see, and things to do.
On this Article:
America,
New York,
United States
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Vienna, one of the oldest capitals in Europe
Vienna is one of the oldest capitals in Europe, the capital of Austria is located on the banks of the Danube. A very nice city with a lot of history.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Spectacular Rio de Janeiro
Rio has a magical attraction to visitors around the world. It is a City that captivates you the moment you arrive.
In Rio, you can see wonderful beaches, forests inside the city, and beautiful people.
On this Article:
Brazil,
Rio de Janeiro,
South America
Friday, August 22, 2008
4 must see places of Paris
Paris is a city that can surprise you all the time, you look at millions of photos of Paris and you will always love to see this incredible city. Paris has many interesting places to visit, like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Triumphal Arch and Notre Dame, but it is impossible to show all the spectacular places you can visit in Paris. So in this case The Amazing Places decided to show a part of this beautiful city, but these are 4 must see places if you travel to Paris, a city that everybody that has visited loves.
On this Article:
Eiffel Tower,
Europe,
France,
Louvre,
Notre Dame,
Paris,
Triumphal Arch
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Paris- A Popular Tourist Destination
Paris is one of the most popular destinations in the world, which makes it quite easy to access. It is a major hub for many airlines, and a great starting point or stopover during a European vacation. Your time in Paris is precious, so you don’t want to waste a minute. A little advance planning is a good thing to avoid some of the typical time wasters.
Discovering In Madrid – A Manual To The City Of Spain
On the Eastern part of the city, you find the classy Paseo des Arte, with its beautiful foliage and three enormous museums, The Prado, the Centro de Arte de Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen Bornemisza, all clumped together just a conveniently short walk from each other. Private apartment complexes and fine dining highlight this area, and the older museums serve as background for the ambiance of the bigger three. Just behind the Prado, you will find the luxurious length of the Retiro gardens, covered by ponds and fountains, pavilions of glass, and rose gardens, it is a lovely shaded place to find some relief from the summer heat.
Monday, July 28, 2008
London Attractions
On this Article:
England,
Europe,
Great Britain,
London
Holland Travel – Amsterdam, Van Gogh, Anne Frank
Holland certainly has a reputation with travelers. Known for having a very liberal attitude on social issues such as prostitution and drugs, reputation is not always deserved. Yes, marijuana and prostitution are legal, but there is so much more to the country. Many look at Amsterdam as Holland, but visitors know there is much more. If you desire to travel to Holland, also known as the Netherlands, don’t miss these attractions.
On this Article:
Amsterdam,
Anna Frank House,
Europe,
Holland,
Netherlands,
Van Gogh Museum
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