Brussels, pronounced Bruxelles in French and Brussel in Dutch is the capital of Belgium. The French and Dutch names spring from the dual-language habit of the country it symbolizes. While the hole may seem to be the mingling point of diverse cultures and languages, Brussels still has a unique character that leaves room for it to be explored thoroughly by sociologists and day-trippers alike. The population of the conurbation goes up to as much as...more
Brussels is the capital metropolis of Belgium. It is a modern, chronicled conurbation with a friendly population and cosy surroundings. The municipality offers some of the greater distinguished fare in Europe, and produces some of the world's better chocolate. Fine beer and hot waffles are also parts of the city's society. The first-class architecture, charming and pulchritudinous draw, cafes and pubs that never close, seafood in...more
Brussels is the capital conurbation of Belgium; with the bigger Brussels neighbourhood as the capital of the European Union. Brussels takes its root as a municipal from the 10th century previously it gradually flourished as a trading post along with Ghent, Cologne, and Burges, since every one of these conurbations lie along the Senne River. It was the home of aristocrats, diplomats, and royalty until it transformed into the centre of governance of Belgium in the 19th century. Today, Brussels is the home of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters as well as many international organisations. In this regard, we could say that Brussels is a cosmopolitan center.To truly appreciate the vastness and diversity of Brussels, it is essential to look in the nineteen municipalities that make up the Belgian capital. Two municipalities of note are Brussels and Ixelles - Elsene. Brussels boasts stunning erections, especially on a street labeled outstanding'abode. It also has a lot of top-notch bars along the street of home St-Gary. Ixelles - Elsene, on the more hand, focuses more on restaurants and bars that highlight the cultural diversity of Brussels with a volume of...more
Brussels, pronounced Bruxelles in French and Brussel in Dutch is the capital of Belgium. The French and Dutch names spring from the dual-language folklore of the country it stands for. While the city might seem to be the mingling point of variant cultures and languages, Brussels still has a unique character that leaves room for it to be explored...more
The Ica stones are a collection of stones allegedly discovered in a cave near Ica, Peru. These stones of various sizes have been etched with astounding scenes. The stones depict open-heart surgery, brain transplants, cesarean sections, telescopes, ancient maps, flying machines, extinct animals and men with dinosaurs. Some claim the Ica Stones are...more
Your Ica Peru vacation is located about 300 kilometers from Lima. Ica city was founded in 1563 by Luis Jerónimo de Cabrera and the area was host to several ancient cultures, including Paracas, Wari, Nasca and Ica, dating back some 10,000 years.Spanish occupation left behind beautiful colonial architecture, with the Cathedral of Ica being the most impressive. Ica is where the famous pisco brandy was spawned, being made from white-grapes and is the most important ingredient in Peru's national drink, the Pisco Sour. The many vineyards in the area produce several excellent types of wine and pisco.Activities and sight-seeing opportunities abound for your Ica Peru vacation. Flights over the Nazca Lines are offered in the city for those who don't wish to travel to Nazca. The Museo Regional has several pre-Colombian exhibits, including mummies with elongated heads, war trophies, gold ornaments and pottery. At the Plaza de Armas (Main Square) there is an unusual museum of controversial Ica stones. This is a collection of some 15,000 stones that are engraved with depictions of humans with dinosaurs, extinct species of fish, ancient maps, astronomy and open-heart surgery. Critics...more
Chan Chan city is located near Trujillo on the north coast of Peru. It was the capital of the Chimú kingdom from AD 850 until 1470 when the Incas, lead by Tupac Inca Yupanqui, conquered them. According to legend, Tacaynamo (also called Chimu Capac)...more
The Nazca Lines Mystery involves the most outstanding group of geoglyphs in the world that show huge outlines of over 70 animals, insects and human creatures, with hundreds of lines and geometric patterns etched into the surface of the desert....more
An ancient structure called Kuelap may have inspired the beginning of the movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." The novel tells us that Indiana Jones was looking for the Temple of the Chachapoyan Warriors in the Andes of Northern Peru. The Chachapoyans,...more
In 1911 Hiram Bingham of Yale University rediscovered ancient Machu Picchu buried under four centuries of lush vegetation. Machu Picchu is located at almost 8,000 feet high in the Andes mountains outside of Cuzco, Peru and just above the town Aguas...more
Exploring Choquequirao takes about a two day's hike from the town of Cachora outside of Cuzco city. Choquequirao, or "cradle of gold" in the Inca language Quechua, is located almost 1750 meters above the raging Apurimac River. Much bigger than...more
Baksheesh is the local term in Egypt for "Tipping" or "service"Tipping in Egypt may drain your pockets if you don't know how. As a foreigner to this enchanting land with seemingly endless instances wherein you are in need and was properly...more