Destinations - Best Tourism best destinations pag 12

France has an unsurpassable quality of life. Healthy lifestyle in the cities, picturesque landscapes, splendid ancient architecture, great culture, fine cuisine and last but not least, the best health care in the world make it one of the world’s best country to live. But what cannot be measured in real terms is the soul of this place.   "How can you lead a country that has two hundred and forty six different kinds of cheese?" (Charles de Gaulle, French president, 1oct 1962). If he were alive today, the General de Gaulle would have had to revise his statement - France now boasts over 400 varieties of cheese, this suggesting to a large extent the country's cultural diversity. Much of its originallity comes from the fact that its territories are found in all major regions of the continent, each with its own personality. Both the diversity of landscape and...

Amazing landscapes, eco-friendly initiatives, the 4th country in the EU with the highest GDP/capita and some of the best ski resorts in the world are few of the reasons why this country deserves to be in the list.    Austria is a country rich in traditions, music and contrasts, from the Western Alps to the Danube basin in the east. The country of Johann Strauss and Mozart, it is also remarkable for the historic buildings, museums and world-class alpine landscape that takes your breath away. In a cafe, in a ballroom or church, Austrians seem to have something from the charm and romanticism of Italians combined with the discipline of Germans. Austria's glorious architectural wonders are inherited from the powerful Habsburgi, who dominated...

Turning its natural disadvantages into its own advantage, Switzerland is now a super-efficient, high-tech society, where everything functions perfectly. For centuries already peaceful neutral, here you will find reliability, quality, discretion, punctuality, safety and tranquility. Furthermore, the swiss speak five languages, so that any foreigner can easily accommodate here.    Small, rich and with only 7.5 million people, Switzerland is renowned for its enviable quality of living and clocks indicating the time perfectly. Domestic products such as cheese, chocolate, precision watches and multi-functional penknives are popular worldwide. Reputed political neutrality, financial power, isolated location and wonderful mountains have enabled Switzerland to have a central role in European affairs. The central location makes it a great centre for conventions and international conferences.  ...

  Sigiriya, or Lion’s Rock, is an ancient mountain fortress, in ruins now, located in the central district of Matale in Sri Lanka. The fortress is surrounded by the remains of a vast network of gardens, pools and other structures. This is a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka. Sigiriya is also known for its ancient images, murals. The fortress was built during the reign of King Kasap I (477 - 495 AD), and it is one of the seven world heritage sites in Sri Lanka.      Sigiriya was...

   Ajanta Caves in Maharastra, India, dating from the fifth century BC and contain paintings and sculptures considered peaks of Buddhist religious art. They were abandoned by their creators in the year 480 AD, leaving in the next 1300 years and completely forgotten by the locals. In spring 1819, but a British officer found the hunting of tigers in India has entered into a chance of artificial grottoes covered completely by lush vegetation. Although the place had become a refuge in which he only birds, bats and small animals, caves ...

  Banaue Rice Terraces are at least 2,000 years old and were carved on the mountain slopes by the ancestors of today's residents. Filipinos call this place "the eighth wonder of the world", a term not exaggerated at all, taking into account that everything was done with a minimum of equipment and machinery, for the most part was built manually. Situated at an altitude of about 1500 meters, the rice terraces cover an area of 10,360 square kilometers and are still irrigated by an ingenious system that was built in antiquity...

  The most expensive holiday destination is not on earth, but... in space. A "journey" of ten days through the Milky Way costs around 20 million dollars. We  have not found if VAT is included or not, but we know that the hotel is called the International Space Station and it is about 400 miles above Earth and the view is really sensational. Maybe it is worth every penny indeed......

  The place with the lowest altitude is located between Israel and Jordan and it is called... the Dead Sea. On its beaches, the level reaches 417 meters below sea level .... Yes, this place will certainly be one of the first places completely covered by water in case the Global Warming theory turns into reality. So you'd better hurry, especially if you have not learned to swim yet. That is because the Dead Sea is the saltiest sea in the world, containing 10 times more NaCl (sodium chloride) than any other water in the world. ...

  If you do not like rain, go for Chile, specifically in the Atacama desert. You will not return saying how rain has ruined your vacation. Out of all the world's spots, this is the place where rainfall chances are the lowest. The falls rate is not more than five milliliters annually and it never rained in Calama city. Residents have big problems with liquid resources, water is very expensive in the entire area. On the other hand, if you decide to go, you can leave the spray for mosquitoes home. It is much too dry for any insect to ...

Wild and unpredictable, Peru is a great destination for thrill seekers. The adventure opportunities are so diverse, that you will never get to be bored while on vacation here.    Peru is a large country located on the Pacific coast of South America, which includes coastal desert (at cost), rainforests (la Selva) and high mountains (Sierra), each with their own environment. They will offer exceptional opportunities to travel across various landscapes, with abundant wildlife, history and a rich archaeological heritage, as well as the culture of native people, all in a single nation. Fishing villages, beautiful beaches, agricultural lands and major cities are along the coastal belt that stretches on the e...

The grand Amazon... Amazing colours and sounds along with endless perils make it a stunning setting for the venturesome. The Amazon is a river in South America. Its average flow is of 209 000 m³ / s , being higher than all other rivers on the planet: the volume of water transported is equal to that of the six rivers that follow it in the hierarchy. With a length of approximately 6 500 km, it is among the longest rivers on Earth. The Amazon drains an area of 6 950 000 km ² or 40% of South America and the equivalent of one and half times the area of the European Union (the Congo river to the second area of its basin reached only 3.8 million km ²)....

On the world's highest peak, you are invited to apply your greatest survival skills because nature has really prooved to be both generous and sublime here. You will have the time of your life skiing or climbing the mountain.   Everest is the highest peak on our planet, with an altitude of 8848 meters and it is part of the Himalayan Mountains. The peak seems to unite with the sky and it is located on the border between China and Nepal. Mountain's Tibetan name, Chomolungma has several equivalents: "Goddess-Mother of the World", "Goddess of Snow Mountains" or "mountain so high that no birds fly over it", the Nepali name Sagarmatha tip is. In 1852 it was measured for the first time and was named Peak XV (peak), 13 years later ...

   Tourism and Italy are synonymous, since Italy is the paradise of history lovers, with more than 3,000 museums, churches and archaeological sites dating from Roman and Greek periods. There are hundreds of places and sites protected by UNESCO and open to tourists. Islands of Italy such as Capri, famous for its romanticism, or Ischia, with thermal springs, are visited and venerated by hundreds of years.    Renaissance Movement in art and culture has left behind a precious heritage that can be admire...

   One of the most beautiful countries in the world, New Zealand, is the dream of every lover of adventure. Despite its small size, has mountains, volcanoes, rivers and coastlines, which could be labeled as magical. The most popular activities are climbing, skiing, snowboarding, heli-skiing site, snowmobiling and ice alpinism. Caving lessons gives you the opportunity to explore underground rivers of Waitomo Cave. Coast of New Zealand is a great place for surfing, water skiing and sea kayaking, the area is considered one of the best...

France has a lot of place where to live in countryside.  "How can you lead a country that has two hundred and forty six different kinds of cheese?" (Charles de Gaulle, French president, 1oct 1962). If he were alive today, the General de Gaulle would have had to revise his statement - France now boasts over 400 varieties of cheese, this suggesting to a large extent the country's cultural diversity. Much of its originallity comes from the fact that its territories are found in all major regions of the continent, each with its own personality. Both the diversity of landscape and...

  There exists Philippines and Finnish tango, but the best known is the kind of Argentinian tango, so, in the heart of Buenos Aires, you will surely find the most talented practitioners of the dance that was once banned. Due to a growing number of schools and Tango's admirers, this dance is more popular today than ever. The most beautiful performances can be seen at El Querandi, a local with more than 80 years of history, while enjoying the famous Argentine food....

  Besides the charming beaches and clear blue waters, the Caribbean is also recognized by salsa and merengue dances. Even if these two styles are different, they express the attitude and passion of living in places like Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic.     While you can dance merengue only in pairs, salsa can be danced individually as well. Visit the show as La Guacara Taina, a place always full of locals and tourists, showing that salsa and merengue are among the most popular dance styles...

   Dance is, without doubt, a mirror of culture worldwide. Crack violent hands and tap steps are important elements of flamenco, which impress those that know little about it and outsiders and animate those who practice it.     Even though many cities in Spain claim to have the most passionate and talented dancers, we know that Sevilla is the true "swing" of flamenco's. In the city there are many schools of flamenco, and Taller Flamenco, where tourists can learn basic steps and mo...

  Nou Camp Stadium, opened in 1957, was known at that time under the name "FC Barcelona Stadium. The stadium is located in the west of Barcelona, in Les Corts district. In 2001 he adopted the current name, meaning he received the popular name since the inauguration.     With a capacity of 98,847 spectators, the stadium becomes the highest capacity in Europe and 11th among the world's biggest stadiums. It was built during the mandate of President FC Barcelona, Francesc Miró-Sans, whic...

  One of the most beautiful and spacious venues in eastern Europe, is what activates Shakhtar Donetsk. Inaugurated on August 29, 2009, may madri Donobass Arena with a natural grass and UEFA officials include the Elite list of stadiums, with five stars. With a capacity of 51,504 seats, Shakhtar stadium will host matches at Euro 2012 with Ukraine as Poland, the host of the competition.     The stadium project initially approached by the sum of $ 250 million, but they have allocated 30 million doll...

  Built in 1987, the first international stadium in South Africa is the largest among those that hosted matches of the FIFA World Cup 2010.  At this stadium there took place the first game and the final one. Among the major changes: an increase in the upper tier to add seats and add 99 more suites (in the general account at the stadium suites, 184). Also, there have been produced changes with locker rooms, and put the latest lighting systems....

  Famous for pork ham, not many people think of Spain as the country with a healthy diet. However, Spaniards eat more foods rich in fiber, low in fat, cook with olive oil used in cooking and eating more vegetables, more fish (trout, scallops and shrimp). Almonds and citrus fruits are also healthy ingredients of the Spanish diet.   Spanish cuisine is rich and varied, as the country itself. First class ingredients, excellent cooking, wise old tradition and promoting new culinary concepts have to be made on top ...

  A trip to Italy deserves to be made not only for special landscape of the country. Travel to Piedmont, you will love, and strong flavor of lasagna preparations (sweet sauce of olive oil, garlic and anchovies), served hot with crispy greens. Bollito is another highly aromatic dish prepared from different types of meat, cooked together and served with a spicy sauce, as, for example, green baguette. Tosca region is known for its olive oil, highly valued and often served with bread only. A variant is bruschetta, olive oil mixed with ...

  French cuisine has set international standards for fine cuisine. No western regional cuisine that has not adopted a number of ways to cook French food, and appropriate technology. As the restaurant is exquisite, with so many French are included in menu preparations. The French have a completely different way to address cuisine from all other peoples. They not only eat in town prepared to enjoy tasty, but a spirit of adventure and desire to learn new things, and thus improving education. To understand the French is essential to un...