Posts Tagged ‘Europe

Travelling to Spain for a holiday is a sound idea and many people in the UK opt for on a consistent basis. Another advantage of having a vacation in Spain is quick flying durations because of the short distances involved and there are lots of airlines have routes between Spain and Britain.

Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth is being used to display “live art” this summer and fall (until 14 October) for Gormley’s One and Other project.

Although China seems to be playing “catch-up” these days, in fact many great things came from China all throughout history. One of China’s best contributions has to be exquisite china tea sets. The Chinese were making beautiful porcelain items well before the Europeans even got started.

Northern Italy contains over 300 lakes in which you can take lakes and mountains holidays in Italy. These lakes are typically all from the glaciers and can be found near and in the Italian Alps. A particular favorite with tourists is Lake Garda. This is the largest lake in Italy and is close to Milan and Venice. There is plenty to do at the lake as there are resorts and hotels scattered along the lakeshore.

Located between Europe and North America, Iceland is a mountainous island in the North Atlantic. Although she can be a bit austere, Iceland is a country of exquisite splendor. Eruptions of lava, hot springs, geysers, spectacular fissures and awesome glaciers seem surreal at times, but they make this land utterly remarkable. Iceland was settled by the Nordic and Celtic people, in the 9th century AD. Indeed, a Norwegian Viking named Ing?lfur Arnarson, established the first settlement on what is today known as Iceland?s capital, Reykjavik.

One of Madrid’s premier attractions for tourists is the Plaza Mayor, bringing in millions to visit it each year.

Switzerland is one of the most popular and thriving countries in the Western world. The attraction and uniqueness of the country makes UK tourists keep coming here throughout the year. Two of its cities, Zurich and Geneva are ranked among the world?s top cities having a high quality of life.

One of the most visited countries in Europe is the country of Austria, and it is no wonder to see why. Apart from its breathtaking landscapes and sceneries, travelers visiting the country of Austria are treated to an endless array of brilliantly designed buildings and palaces. It is also the home of the waltz and the famous child prodigy and classical music master Mozart. Indeed, the country of Austria is a jewel that every person must visit at least once in their entire life.

When you think of a holiday destination, Sweden probably isn?t the first country that springs to mind! Yet this is a beautiful country, great for both city breaks and longer holidays.

South America covers the largest part of the South USA. The main countries of this continent are Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Lima, Uruguay, Ecuador, Cayenne, Peru and many more. Spanish and Portuguese are the two languages which are mainly spoken in South America, though Dutch, French, and English are other languages which also spoken.