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 Description   There are several cities that claim to be the most ancient in the world. Byblos or also-called Jbail is definitely one of them. Byblos is one of the oldest Phoenician cities in Lebanon. In 1984 Byblos entered under the protection of the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Byblos is located in the western part of the country on the Mediterranean coast, about 40 km north of the capital Beirut. According to some reports, the...

About Bulgaria     Until a few years ago, it was quite difficult to find a tour guide about Bulgaria, a country in Eastern Europe off the beaten track of tourists, even for the adventurous ones. Lately, the country draws an increasing number of tourists, attracted by the wealth of tourist places. A splendid mélange of snow-capped mountains, dense pine forests, greenish plains, wonderful beaches and coa...

About Norway     Norway, officially called the Kingdom of Norway, is located in the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The capital city of Norway is Oslo. Norway covers an area of 385,639 km square, and the number of inhabitants reaches 4.5 million, according to the 2004 census. Other major cities besides Oslo are: Bergen, a cultural and tourism cen...

About the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of the most visited countries of the world. It covers the greater part of the British Isles, a group of islands lying off the northwest coast of mainland Europe. The islands include the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, northwest of Fr...

About London  London is one of the most beautiful and one of the largest cities in the world as well as one of the oldest cities in Europe. London is a city which was never planned. It has accumulated and it has everything a visitor might want to find. It is certain that a foreigner might be initially bewildered by his first sight of London as it has thousands of places to offer. But it is not unlikely to be disappointed. This might...

About Stonehenge At approximately 130 km far from London there is a very strange place- a bunch of huge stones, neatly arranged in a circle in the middle of a clean field. Their age does not give an accurate assessment of even the means of modern science- that is three thousand years, or all five. Being one of the major tourist attractions in the U.K, Stonehenge has all chances to share the fate of planet Earth from the book “ The Hitchicker’s Guide to the Galaxy” written by Douglas Adams. Stonehe...

  About Anchorage     Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, is a rugged city perfectly situated between the base of the Chugach Mountain range and Cook Inlet. It is a great modern city, featuring skyscrapers and a gorgeous international airport that is settled on a breathtaking coastline, through scenic mountains, amazing lakes, rivers and glaciers. Anchorage is...

 About Kodiak     The city of Kodiak is located on the second largest island of United States, Kodiak Island, in the Gulf of Alaska. Kodiak was incorporated as a city in September 1940 and in 1965 the city voters adopted a City Charter, a municipal constitution. Kodiak represents a significant part of the Kodiak Island Archipelago, an amazing group of islands that stretc...

 About Fairbanks      Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska and perfectly combines the modern amenities and technology with a frontier atmosphere, considered as the gateway to the Arctic, featuring stunning landscapes. Fairbank has a very interesting history which belong to the late 1880’s Gold Rush. Is one of the most famous research center in the wo...

Budapest-a truly capital city Nicknamed the ‘’Paris of the East’’, Budapest is a place of broad boulevards and green parks, grand Art-Nouveau mansions and brightly painted churches, lively cafes and top-class venues. It’s up there among the world’s most romantic, entertaining capitals. Budapest itself has more thermal baths than any other world capital, and so this is a perfect place ...

About Hungary Situated in the middle of the continent in central Europe, Hungary is considered a small country and one of the oldest European countries but it packs an awful lot within its borders. There is diversity in its landscape, which ranges from flat to grassy plains to lush peaks and valleys and its culture makes room for traditional wooden churches and vibrant modern nightclubs. The total area of Hungary is of 9...

About the Agial Art Gallery Located between Hamra street and the American University of Beirut, the Agial Art Gallery was established in 1990. It specializes in the promotion of contemporary art from the Arab world, mainly from Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain and Sudan. It exhibits the works of the most promising talents of the Middle East. It also offers parallel services like framing, restoration, authentication and evalua...

About the Jeita Grotto While in Beirut one definitely must see the Jeita Grotto. The caves are simply amazing creation of Mother Nature. They approach astounding wealth. Known since Paleolithic times, the action of water has created a cathedral, like vaults beneath the wooden hills of Mount Lebanon. The view of the caves is simply overwhelming, breathtaking and unique. This nature wonder lies only 20 km north from Beirut. The most incredible fact is that in the good old Paleolithic t...

About Lebanon Lebanon, officially the Republic of Lebanon is, by no means, one of the most enchanting and captivating nations of the Middle East, once known as the ‘’Paris of the Orient.’’ It is often considered as Europe’s gateway to Western Asia as well as Asia’s gateway to the Western World. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, by Syria to the east and north, and by I...

 About Vantaa      Vantaa is a great part from Hensilki, a satellite suburb from the capital, representing right now an amazing city in its own. The tourist have free acces in the city through Hensilki Vantaa International Airport, which stands on the northwestern periphery of the country, ...

About Tampere   Tampere is a small city that lies at about 100 North-West of Helsinki and  it is a popular touristic attraction in Finland. Tampere rises up in a narrow strip of land situated between two lakes. Originaly the city was known for its heavy industries , and it is now transformed into a high-tech centre including two universities and many politechniques. It is surprising to live in this atmosphere, when the mornings are dark in ...

 About Turku     Turku is situated on the southwestern coast of Finland, regarded as the European Capitals of Culture in 2011. Throughout the year the city celebrates several events, making it an incredible touristic attraction. It is one of Finland’s largest cities and  it was the country’s first capital until Helsinki took it place in ...

History The Saint Constantine and Elena’s Cathedral in Beltsy, Moldova is one of the best places to visit while being in the city. It is one of the most monumental buildings of the XX th century. The cathedral began in September 24, 1924 by Visarion Puiu together with Patriarch Damianus of Jerusalem, Miron Cristea and Carol II of Romania. Its consecration took place on June 2, 1935. It was attended by king Carol II and the Metropolitan of Australia Timotheus....

History The “ Alecu Russo” State University of Balti was founded in 1945 and it is the second biggest University in Moldova named after the 19th century Romanian ethnologist and illuminist Alecu Russo. It is a prestigious institution of higher education, a modern center of science, education and culture having adequate materials, well-furnished classrooms and well-equipped laboratories. The University is active for 65 years and acquired ...

History The Armenian St. Gregory the Enlightener Church from Balti ( 1910-1916) symbolizes a sign of the settlement of Armenians in Moldova. During the second part of the 19th century and namely in 1858 there were 2275 Armenians in Bessarabia and they lived mostly in the capital Chisinau and Balti. Moldovian trade was dominated by Armenians and they played a crucial role in the development of Moldovan towns. The early refugees belonged to the upper classes, they were...

 About Paphos      Paphos is a beautiful town situated on the southwestern coast of Cyprus, known from the Greek mythology as the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. The city has known its habitants since the Neolithic period, being the Cyprus’s c...

 About Nicosia     Nicosia is a very famous city and no doubt that this 1000 years old capital worths to be seen while in Cyprus. It rises up in the centre of  the island being really easy accessible from the other towns. A day spent in this magnificent city  brings only nice memories. A walk within the beauty of t...

 About Ayia Napa     Ayia Napa born as a village for poor fishermen is now a great touristic destination, transformed into a picturesque resort after the events from 1974. Ayia Napa is known as a cheerful resort, with a pleasant atmosphere, where the guests can find a lot of fun. It...