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30
Jan

Glasgow for Lovers: Five Must Do Activities

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To proclaim their love to the world, lovers can indulge in a Glasgow expedition. Glasgow for lovers’ expedition offers some of the most romantic attractions and activities in the world. In fact, Glasgow is among the top ten world’s most upcoming romantic destinations. When in Glasgow, one of the ‘must do’ activities for the lovers is visiting the free Scotland's blockbuster summer exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The exhibition draws deluge crowds and is held on every last Friday of the January going on till the beginning of February. In the summer exhibition, the lovers view master pieces created by legendary artists such as Monet, Manet and among many others in addition to the skillfully restored spit fire and Egyptian relics. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is the fifteenth most visited museum in the world. The other fascinating activity in Glasgow for lovers is taking the thirty minutes daily flights from Clyde to Tobermory Harbour... read more

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22
Nov

The Oeresund Bridge

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Connecting Denmark and Sweden, the Oeresund bridge is the largest rail & road bridge in all of Europe. The construction of the bridge was finished in July 2000 and was then open to the public. What makes this construction so unique, is the fact that it has two railway tracks above four lanes for cars. The aim of the bridge was to provide a suitable route for traffic using the E20 European road, this means that people who lived in Scandinavia, now direct access to roads around central Europe. It was designed by Georg Rotne and is an icon for the area. It is over 7800 meters long and connects to the Drogden undersea tunnel. The reason they decided not to continue the bridge across to the other side, was to provide adequate room in Oeresund strait for cargo ships and other boats to pass through. Although the bridge has a clearance height... read more

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22
Jul

Visiting St. Petersburg on a low budget

The vibrant city of St. Petersburg can be found in north-western Russia and is the fourth largest settlement in the whole of Russia. People who are looking for visiting St. Petersburg on a low budget accommodation will find a wide range of options to choose from in this vibrant city. People who want to stay in the thick of things will find plenty of comfortable options, especial on the historic Vasilievskiy Island. After checking into budget accommodation it is time to start exploring the city. Although the cost of living is far from cheap in St. Petersburg, visitors who are on a low budget will be able to find plenty to keep them amused and entertained here. Most of the museums are free of charge and serve as an interesting insight into the history and culture of this part of Russia. People who are travelling with children will want to pay a visit to Victory Park, which boasts... read more

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6
Jul

Structures of the Acropolis of Athens

Towering over the city, the Acropolis (“high city”) of Athens is the best and most well-known of its kind in the world, so much that it is simply called “The Acropolis”. It is a spectacular sight and a must-see for visitors. Built upon an artificially flat-topped limestone plateau, settlement in this area dates back to the Neolithic period (to about 6000 BC). During the Mycenaean period in Greece (1900 BC – c. 1100 BC), Athens became an important centre of power and a fortified citadel was built upon the plateau, containing a “megaron”, or great hall. A temple dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom, justice, civilisation and war, and patron goddess of Athens, was built by mid-6th century BC, followed by another known as the “Older Parthenon”; the latter was destroyed when the city was attacked by Persians in 480 BC. The Acropolis contains a number of temples and other structures built during the Golden Age of... read more

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20
Jun

The best way to experience the delights of Moscow

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A trip to Russia is a rewarding experience for any traveller. There are numerous activities to be enjoyed in addition to the usual sightseeing highlights which Russia is famous for. For a longer trip centred around the capital city it is worth considering the holiday housing Moscow has to offer. Most travellers to Russia will of course wish to see the highlights of Moscow. Moscow is the capital city of Russia and home to the famous walled Kremlin and Red Square. Whilst Moscow has a wealth of hotels, hostels and bed and breakfast accommodation, many travellers do not give much thought to the holiday housing Moscow has available. Holiday rentals are a popular choice with those on a longer trip who want a base for their sightseeing. Many rental properties now also offer short rentals especially at peak holiday time. These short term rentals range from a week upwards. Self-catering apartments and flats provide the... read more

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