Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa are Dubai’s two main attractions. It is curious enough that a mall can be the main attraction of a city like Dubai, but there are a couple of reasons for that. For instance, the city is in the middle of a dessert, so there are no other options during the summer. And there […]
Naples is a great city for books and movies. The city and its people have a very special reputation. There are plenty of stories and rumours about the mafia, robberies and crimes. But also about love, romance and friendship. They even say it is Italy’s scariest city. Personally, I do not think it is that bad. I can
There is a good variety of hotels in Muscat. Your choice should depend on the following: Time to spend in the hotel: there are resorts with all kind of facilities, so if you plan to relax in the hotel and enjoy the weather, then a resort-type hotel is a better choice. On the other hand, if
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Venezuelan cuisine is gaining popularity through the years, and it is now present in food markets and restaurants around the World. Its diversity of flavours is influenced by its European (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French), West African and Native American traditions. These are some of the most traditional dishes: Arepa Arepa is the most traditional and representative food from Venezuela. “There’s nothing
Sherry (Jerez in Spanish) is a fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain. Sherry is produced in a variety of styles made primarily from the Palomino grape. There is a good range of varieties for all tastes. From light versions similar to white table wines (dry), such as Manzanilla and Fino, to darker and heavier versions that
Tips summary: Book in advance! There is always a long queue and the palace has a limited capacity. For €1 extra you book a slot online and your queue would be considerably shorter. Try to choose a sunny day, which is not that hard in Seville. Everything will look better. You will need at least
What is it? “The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol. For almost 150 years this Grade I listed structure has attracted visitors from all over the world. The bridge joins Bristol and North Somerset and is owned and operated by Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust. It
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The most common discussions about Santorini are where to stay and where to see the best sunset. Before recommending a particular town, the answer is always its spectacular volcanic caldera, which is the hallmark of the island and its most beautiful feature. Santorini’s half-moon-shaped bay is the centre of the caldera (a cauldron-like hollow formed by the inward collapse
Mykonos is normally windy (17 kts average wind speed during July and August), with a dominant north direction all year long. This doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to go to the beach, but a good advice is to check the weather in the morning to choose where to go wisely. Having predominant north wind is the
