Posted: under Europe, Travel Destination.
Tags: london, national rail services, oyster card, trams
The easiest way to get around London is by public transport. This article provides brief information about the various transport options available to you, including useful maps to guide you around the city.
What is an Oyster card?
Oyster is the easiest way to pay for single journeys on buses, Tube, trams, DLR, London Overground and some National Rail services in London. You can store your Travelcard/Bus Pass and/or cash to pay as you go on your card. Read More
Feb 20 2010
Posted: under Europe, Travel Destination.
Tags: amsterdam, anne frank house, apartment, backpacker, begijnhof, concertgebouw, dam square, netherlands, purse museum, renaissance, rijksmuseum, stedelijk museum, van gogh
Amsterdam has a wealth of culture that has been revealed this year with its 2008 “Amsterdam Hidden Treasures” theme. It has proven itself to be an interesting and entertaining city with its wealth of arts, performance, history and fashion and it is well the most visited city in the Netherlands.
Amsterdam will keep any visitor entertained with their dam, semi-circular rings of canals crisscrossed by around 400 bridges and its many churches. These sights are highly worthwhile to spend time seeing, but the city is most famous for its museums. It is home to over fifty museums, including the renowned Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum. Some lesser known museums include the secret attic church, “Ons Lieve Heer op Solder,” the new Bag and Purse Museum, the Amsterdam Tulip Museum and Anne Frank House. Read More
Sep 15 2009
Posted: under Europe, Travel Destination.
Tags: accomodation, apartment, church, Europe, holiday, hotel, house of parliament, london, monarchy, museum, national galleries, romans, tate britain, vacation, victorian london, westminster
London has a long history dating back to at least 67 AD when there are definite mentions of a flourishing city existing. It was established by the Romans, but later taken over by the Saxons (when the Romans pulled out) and then by the Normans. It has a history rich in religion and royalty, as well as plagues and destruction.
London is made up of two cities, “The City of London” and “Westminster.” Today, the West End is considered to be the center of London and the East End is a poor industrial area when the working class lives. London is Europe’s largest city and is made up of immigrants from across the globe. Read More
Jun 03 2008
Posted: under Europe, Uncategorized.
Tags: apartment, arc de triomphe, center pompidou, chateau de versailles, eiffel tower, grande arche de la defense, holiday, hotel, jardin du luxembourg, leonardo da vinci, louvre, mona lisa, musee d'orsay, notre dame cathedral, paris, quartier latin, tuileries gardens
Paris is a much coveted holiday destination. It is full of traditional, romantic village areas, but also offers all of the wonders and attractions of a modern cosmopolitan city. In Paris, you will find some of the most famous monuments, museums and attractions from around the world. It is certainly a destination that offers something for all visitors.
You can find 150 museums in Paris and almost all of these are worthwhile to visit. They include famous museums such as the Louvre and the Musee d’Orsay. The Louvre draws approximately 5.7 million tourists per year and this is testimony to its amazing collection, which includes pieces such as Leonardo de Vinci’s stunning, “Mona Lisa.” The Musee d’Orsay holds one of the most remarkable Impressionist art collections worldwide. Read More
Jun 02 2008
The easiest way to get around London is by public transport. This article provides brief information about the various transport options available to you, including useful maps to guide you around the city.