Sydney's zoo - Taronga Zoo - is situated on Bradley's Head and enjoys one of the most spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and the city. This prime location forms an unrivalled backdrop for the enclosures and pens of all the animals that call Taronga Zoo home. Taronga Zoo's giraffes are particularly infamous for their unrivalled harbour view and their outstanding positioning for all Sydney events - most notably the fireworks display on New Year's...more
Losing anything is frustrating, but to lose your passport can be a particularly painful experience, depending upon where you might be at the time. We all, I'm sure, know of somebody who has experienced the stress of trying to work out how to get home, or how to go about replacing this essential identifying item.A family member was telling a tale yesterday about a particular trip to Perth, Australia with his wife and four children. Being a very...more
So you are planning a visit to Trentino-Alto Adige, a region of northeastern Italy bordering Switzerland and Austria that features the Alps and the Dolomites. Ski resorts abound as do forests. Most residents of Alto Adige designate German as their mother tongue. Let's start at Caldaro in the southwest of Alto Adige. Its town center hosts and the historic Church of Santa Caterina in the center of Caldaro; it's also home to a beautiful lake and the Museo Provinciale del Vino. Naturno is home to the Seventh Century Church of San Procolo whose ancient frescoes are among the oldest in the German-speaking world. Nearby you'll find the Thirteenth Century Castel Juval. Merano, sometimes called the city of flowers, boasts many beautiful promenades. The famous Cure Promenade splits into two, the shady Passeggiata d'Estate (Summer Promenade) and the sunny Passeggiata d'Inverno (Winter Promenade). If you're in the neighborhood be sure to see its Christmas Market. The local capital Bolzano (Bozen) has a fine Gothic cathedral, other churches worth visiting, as is South Tyrol Archeological Museum whose star attraction is Oetzi, the over five thousand year old iceman. There's a strada del vino...more
As one of the world's most influential financial hubs, London is the bustling home for a plethora of multinational corporations. With two main centres for business - the City of London and Canary Wharf - the UK's capital plays host to business professionals from a range of business sectors. From corporate finance to insurance, publishing and law,...more
Vienna, one of the liveliest cities of the world, allures a large number of people from different parts of the world. The city offers a number of visiting spots, delicious cuisines and entertainment facilities. It has great historical importance. Vienna trip is really amazing. To make it more exciting and adventurous you can visit the spots in...more
If you are planning to visit the beautiful land of Gold Coast shortly, then you need to know that there are a number of places worth visiting in and around this city and a number of things to do during your holiday. Therefore, you need to well plan your holiday and also arrange for Gold Coast car rentals so that you can enjoy the true spirit of the city even during your short visit.Gold Coast is one of those very few holiday destinations of the world which has to offer something or the other to visitors of all ages and with different interests. Therefore, no matter whether you are looking forward to enjoy a relaxing holiday or an action packed and adventurous one, you will be more than happy to visit this awesome destination.Gold Coast is one such holiday destinations of the world which allows visitors to get away from the busy and noisy city life and get close to nature and wildlife. There are a number of national parks at short distances from the city, which you can easily visit by arranging for cars rental from Gold Coast. Going for a sunset safari will also prove to be a great experience.If you are an adventure lover, then you can also arrange for a half day dolphin and...more
Is it time you took your better half for a romantic break away from the stresses of everyday life and boring old routines? Then you should consider Europe as the destination to visit as there are lots of old cities worth exploring. Coming from Europe...more
The main roads are generally well maintained and sealed, offering no great difficulty to overseas motorists. The roads follow the ever changing landscape as they wind around the countryside, with the scenery changing at almost every bend and turn....more
Whether you're an avid cyclist or a new beginner, the idea of enjoying a bike ride with other cyclists and visiting places of interest can be really exciting. Many people are taking part in bike tours for the healthy aspects of it as well. With such...more
Chicago entertainment is having a rebirth, and the city has always been a great destination. Being one of the largest U.S. it has never had a difficult time getting the top events. If great sports, , concerts, music, theater and dining are your...more
Vietnam, with its beautiful landscape, fast developing services and a safe and stable political environment, occupied fifth place among the ASEAN countries in terms of attracting foreign visitors during 2008. According to our research report "Vietnam...more
So you are planning to visit Marches, a little region of Italy on the Adriatic Sea. The Marches (it's often spelled with The) is relatively unknown to tourists. This is a great place to see the real Italy. Sights to see include the college town of...more