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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand


The Grand Palace (Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) is a wide complex of buildings including temples, statues, paintings and gardens in Bangkok. Construction began in 1782 when the capital city moved to Bangkok. The complex is around 218,400 square metres surrounded by walls.The Grand Palace is one of  the musts to see in Thailand.


  





   

  

 









 

Monday, May 27, 2013

Hondarribia, Basque Country



 
Hondarribia ("sand ford" in Basque) is a town situated on the west shore of Bidasoa river, in the Basque Country. The town holds an ancient old quarter with walls and a castle. Enjoy the old city, the beach, golf courses and the exceptional food.

 




http://www.hondarribiaturismo.com

 









Friday, May 24, 2013

Belém Tower, Lisbon, Portugal


Belém Tower is a fortified tower located in Belém in Lisbon. Under the UNESCO World Heritage (along with the nearby Jerónimos Monastery. The tower was a part of a defense system at the river.
The tower was built in the early 16th century. Now sits near the shore because the river was redirected after the 1755 earthquake. The tower was built originally on a small island in the Tagus River.

http://www.torrebelem.pt/pt/index.php

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Bora Bora




Bora Bora is an island in the group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean. The island is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. Espectacular colours of its waters, fishes, plants. Easy snorkeling in all beaches with few people anywhere.
Views from Le Meridien.



Monday, May 20, 2013

Zaragoza, Fiestas del Pilar, Spain

The Offering of Flowers to the Virgin every 12th of October in Zaragoza, is the demonstration of the people’s devotion to the Virgin. During the morning and afternoon of the 12th of October, hundreds of thousands of people, dressed in the traditional way, bring flowers to the Virgin, placed in the centre of the Plaza del Pilar. There, volunteers put them as a flower mantle around the Virgin. The duration of the parade lasts over eight hours. 

Friday, May 17, 2013

Barcelona Craft Beer Festival



Barcelona Beer Festival is a meeting point for craft beer lovers with a big bar of 50 taps to taste a wide variety of craft beers (more than 300). Local beers and also foreigner beers. Tastings, lectures and roundtables to share beer culture.

R115 Evil Wedding, a beer produced by a friend of mine, inquiries  are welcome!


Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey


The Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) is a medieval stone tower in Istanbul. Offers a panoramic vista of Old Istanbul & its environs. The tower was built as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) in 1348. The Galata Tower was the tallest building in Istanbul (67mts) when it was built in 1348. Starting from 1717 the Ottomans began to use the tower for spotting fires in the city. In 1794 the roof of the tower, and the stairs were severely damaged by a fire. Another fire damaged the building in 1831. In 1875, during a storm, the conic roof on the top of the building was destroyed. The tower remained without this conic roof until 1967.



at the top there's a correct restaurant with great views and a good night show.





Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Angkor Wat, Cambodia




Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in Asia. Over  400 km2, including a forested area,  contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple, etc. Included in the UnescoWorld Heritage. Minimum one whole day to visit all the complex. Quite necessary to hire a guide to know all the history related.








                                                    

Panorama Hotel, Pudong, Shanghai


Pudong (Shanghai) from the Panorama Hotel. With its polluted air.
Good views, big rooms. Cleaning the minimum. Great location.

Puigcerda, Catalonia



Puigcerdà  is the capital of the Cerdanya, in the middle of the Pyrenees, in Catalonia, close to the border with France and less than an hour to Andorra. Enjoy the old city town and its frozen lake in winter time. Nice place to enjoy trekking and skying.