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Paris, the capital of France is one of the most significant and prominent cities in the world. It is the heart of international business and also a leading aesthetic center. It is a dominating factor in international education, politics, media, fashion, science and arts as well. Either you are a hopeless romantic or a passionate [...]
Famous as ‘green city’, Christchurch is located halfway down the east shore of the South Island. Many tourists take the flights to Christchurch as the entrance to walk around New Zealand’s South Island, and to find that a holiday in Christchurch is filled with charisma. The tiny city is noticeably English in reputation and appearance, [...]
Beautiful Barcelona, the pulsating Catalonian capital, is more than a football mecca. Its overflowing markets, wide boulevards, ancient cathedrals, and gracious architecture make it one of the most gorgeous tourist spots in the world. People visit this dazzling Mediterranean ciudad for different reasons. Historians soak in its rich past: Barcelona is said to have been [...]
Visiting Paris should be on top of everyone’s ‘Things I must do before I die’ list. A bustling city steeped in culture and history the city of Paris is a real head-turner with its exquisite boulevards and fabulous structures including the Notre Dame de Paris, Chateau de Versailles, Assemblée Nationale and, of course, the world-renowned [...]
Spindly cypresses rise from a swamp in Everglades National Park, home to many plants and animals found nowhere else. Occupying an area of land larger than the state of Delaware, the Everglades National Park was dedicated in 1947 to protect the landscape, plants, and animals in the area. The Everglades is home to over a [...]
Elephants roam Kenya’s Samburu National Park, one of many destinations for viewing wildlife in the East African nation. Kenya’s wildlife—along with its variety of landscapes and rich culture—has long been the country’s major draw for tourists. If you base yourself at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, located near the Mount Kenya National Park and [...]
An exhilarating driving experience, this twisting, cliff-hugging, 123-mile (198-kilometer) route along the central California coast takes about five hours to complete at a leisurely pace. Designated an All-American Road—among the nation’s most scenic—the drive encompasses both the Big Sur Coast Highway and the San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway. Overview The route starts in historic [...]
Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia cathedral is still under construction nearly a century after architect Antoni Gaudí’s death in 1926. Photograph by Ken Kochey, National Geographic Situated between the Mediterranean and the Serra de Collserola hills, Barcelona—Spain’s second largest city—may also be its best loved. It’s rich in history but full of cutting-edge design. You can [...]
In operation for over a century, Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market showcases farmers and craftspeople, as well as businesses and restaurants. With its lush greenery, Seattle has been nicknamed “The Emerald City.” Located on both Lake Washington and Puget Sound, there are plenty of outdoor attractions. Don’t miss out on the famous meatloaf sandwiches at [...]
Lufthansa pilots have begun a four-day strike in a row over job security, leading to the cancellation of around 3,000 flights. The airline has warned of delays within Germany and across the globe, with Frankfurt and Munich airports expected to be the worst hit. Domestic passengers have been offered alternative rail travel, whilst efforts are [...]