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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Explore Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca

Mallorca - just looking at all the beauty of the island you can see how rich nature can be. Explore all this beauty by yourselves.

A popular holiday destination – Mallorca island belongs to the large and well-known Balearic Islands and is among top 10 beaches in Spain. With Mediterranean climate and hot summers the island is a true paradise for tourists. It offers lots of opportunities for both active and passive ways of spending your vacation. You may either lay on the beach sunbathing in the gentle rays of Sun of Mallorca island or you can try any kinds of watersports you always wanted to try or explore the caves nearby. It all depends on you as the island has it all.

The most loved place on the island however is Palma de Mallorca. Being the capital of well-known Balearic Islands, one of Spanish islands, Palma de Mallorca is known to be a picturesque city. For those desiring to visit this city and to enjoy it at its best the good advice will be to approach it from the sea. Only in such a way you will be able to fully admire its beauty. The first object you'll see while approaching will be a Bellver castle as it sits on the hill. This famous castle was built in the 14 the century and became known thanks to its uniqueness as the first circle castle in Europe. Nowadays it houses a history museum.

As soon as you arrive you'll probably have the feeling that you are in a usual modern city but with stunning beaches. But it's undoubtedly that a bit later you'll feel its historical spirit as the city has a long history with its own myths and legends. After all that you'll be able to realize why Palma de Mallorca is a favorite summer vacation place for crowds of tourists.

There is no doubt why the city is so popular; it offers so many attractions to the visitors. For example such famous beach resorts as Ca'n Pastilla, El Arenal and Cala Estancia are the perfect places for entertainment. They offer everything for the comfort of the travelers.

Especially in summer months Palma de Mallorca becomes a great spot for partying and a destination for party animals. It also hosts lots of festivals

Spring destinations in Europe

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Traveling is great all year round but with the arrival of the warm weather you would love to pack your things and enjoy a little trip, wouldn’t you? Gather your friends and get going then!Spring is not so to hot and too cold.

French Provence and Paris (France)

In the Vaucluse region, southeast of France, is the Luberon park, a natural park worth walking while spring flowers in its fields.

Paris also surprises us in the spring. Life flows between bakeries, markets, boutiques, museums and restaurants. This friendly and intimate atmosphere makes it wonderfull to stroll through its streets and investigate all of the attractive places that define the French capital.

Luberon park

Valletta (Malta)

Valletta is a beautiful place that offers fun, traditions and good weather. The music, light and color will not be lacking in the capital of the island on 25th, 26th and 30th April. A free show is held then, in which there are more than 30 fireworks companies in the world involved: you got it right, it’s an international fireworks festival.

Valleta

Jerte Valley, Caceres (Spain)

Every year this time, Jerte Valley prepares for the cherry blossoms, a natural spectacle of great beauty. The slopes of the valley are covered in white, creating a wonderful and unique landscape. The best way to enjoy this event is a journey through the mountains, passing through towns such as Casas del Castañas or Barred.

Jerte Valley

Florence (Italy)
During these months Florence is more beautiful if thats is even possible. This area of Tuscany Italy is dotted with beautiful olive trees, cypresses and poppies blooming at this time. Florence has on its custody a magnificent cultural legacy that covers about 10% of the world’s artistic heritage.

Florence

Sognefjord (Norway)
While hordes of tourists come to the Norwegian fjords in summer attracted by the spectacular scenery, spring is when you can enjoy all its glory. With temperatures rising, the ice fields covering the fjord melts and begins to sprout incredible wild flowers.

Sognefjord

Algarve (Portugal)

Although Algarve is one of those places that you can visit at any time of year, those who know this Portuguese nook know that the best time to enjoy its secluded beaches and peaceful villages is in spring.

Elbasan Albania Travel Guide

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I'm happy because I'm writing a post about my born city and I'm the first one and I'm so happy because I'm share with everyone this info about this hidden beautiful corner.
Elbasan it is one of the largest cities in Albania, with a population of 300000 and t is 20min away from Tirana the capital of Albania.Elbasan - A large, poor, intriguing industrial city that is full of life. The market is fascinating, and the breakfast "Bugace" legendary,also the sweet Bollokume and Fergese Elbasani is amazing! The Via Ignatia, an old Roman road to Istanbul, runs through the city. The Lakes of Belsh near Belsh are also worth a visit.
Elbasan came into prominence in the Roman period, when it became a popular holiday spot known as Masio Scampa (Rural Retreat).The Romans built a substantial fortress here, about 300 square meters, protected by towers. In the third and fourth centuries, it became known as Hiskampis.

History of the City of Elbasan

The history of Elbasan has its origin in the II century BC during ancient Illyrian settlements. In the second century, the city known as "SKAMPA" later named "SKAMPINI" was dependent on Durrahu. Being situated at the crossroads of the region, North - South and East - West, it served as important crossing point and station, being referred to as the urban,military and Episcopal center. After blocking the Via Egnatia from the barbarian invasions, records are lost for some time and then recognized again with destruction during the Slav - Bulgarian migration somewhere during century VI - VII.
During the Turkish invasion of Albania, after the defeat it suffered in the second siege of Kruja, Sultan Mehmed II, the return of the old fortress was built to serve as a support point in the case of future invastions. In 1466 the town was named Elbe-san.
It quickly developed as an important strategic, administrative, military and economic center for Albania. Craftsmanship and trade took again a notable development extending connections and influence throughout the surrounding areas. A significant development took the represented postbizantin art by the master and the great painter of Neokastrës Onufri (Manchester), who created an art peak which show up in particular force excellent combination of genius and local tradition. His works, inherited to the present day, are the frescoes and icons and churches Valshit and Shelcanit from mid-century. XVI. Continuing the work of Constantine mentioned Onufri Shpataraku. A rapid development took the city of Elbasan in the century. XVII with the creation, organization and functioning of the 60 types of handicrafts in 45 guilds. It is worth noting at this time "Codex tanner guilds", May 15, 1658, considered among the oldest in the Balkans.
In the documentation of the time, proving that among the seventeenth century, Elbasan had 2000 houses, 900 shops working in leather, wool, silk and metals, especially silver.
Elbasan products were found in markets both domestically and abroad. This is shown by the fact that in three international exhibitions (Paris and Turkey in 1867 and in Chicago in 1894) Elbasan craft items such as rifles, pistols and production SILAH Albanian Shkoder, Elbasan, Prizren were exhibited. It is important that Elbasan is known for organizing fairs, with the first in 1381 followed by others in later periods.
At this time Elbasan, known for its powerful educational and cultural efforts, empowered Bugomili (Anonymous of Elbasan), Dhaskal Todri to spread its language and script. In the Albanian National Renaissance era, Kristoforidhi Constantine, author of ABC Albanian Geg and Tosk vocabulary, holds an important place as he is regarded as the father of the Albanian language.

Elbasan has four museums:

Ethnographic Museum (1982) held in an 18th-century building
“Kostandin Kristoforidhi” house (started as a museum in 1978)
Shkolla Normale Museum
War Museum

Annual Art and cultural activities

Summer Day ": March 14 known as" Summer Day " has been named as a national holiday. Celebrated since ancient times in the city of Elbasan, and today is celebrated in the entire country, the day includes the Feast of the renewal of the universe, the recovery of nature and the continuity of life. Summer Day tends to be a massive celebration with rituals and their characteristics, with outstanding games, celebrations with family and unique decoration dominated by flowers. Also special,are sweets like "ballakumet" which is a characteristic Cake for this day. Although it has become national holiday, the Day of Summer remains an ancient celebration of Elbasan, where people gather to celebrate from all over.
"Youth Marathon" - a youth performance that includes participation of many schools in the city. The purpose is of sharing the new talents in singing, dancing, acting etc of youth in Elbasan and is conducted during April and May.

Nationwide Marathon of Folk Music – this program is a collaboration with several private entities and TV Klan. Held every year in July-August and aims to introduce new urban folk music.

"Star Academy" - is a spectacle that takes place for months on TV Klan, where new talents in various fields of art compete among themselves. The winners held a tour in several cities in Albania. Elbasan welcomes these talents every year in July-August.

"Giffoni" - Children's Film Festival - now several years old tradition and Elbasan in Albania, organized with the support of several private entities. This activity includes different films from Europe and the Balkans. The jury is composed of both film professionals and children.
International Theatre Festival "Skampa" – this important artistic activity, developed since 1999 in Skampa Theatre, occurs during October-November. Presented in this festival are artistic, creative and interpretative values in the field of scenic arts. Theatrical troops from Albania, Russia, Italy, Argentina, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Bosnia, Serbia, etc. attend each year.

"Elbasan Roses” an international poetry festival. The traditional poetic annual two-day activity, where poets come from speaking lands, but others from the Balkans and beyond. Another promoter for the development of artistic and cultural activities is the "Kristoforidhi Constantine Writers Club" Poets visit the cultural city of Elbasan, its most beautiful museum and surroundings. They aslo develop competition with the recitation of their poems during the evening of poetry, and the jury determines and announces several awards. The prize for the winner is to have a tree planted, in his/her name in “Writer’s Garden,” in front of city hall. Our intention for this year is to organize the festival in October.
Some other activities that enliven the artistic-cultural life in the city of Elbasan are:

"Studio of literature" and "Little Genius"
Two comedy type theatrical premieres
Concerts of the Ensemble "Isuf Myzyri"
Artistic recitals of Elbasan
Various book promotions etc.

WHAT TO EAT

Dish with Nuts

Prepared with turkey, walnuts, a little flour and butter. Take an amount of nuts, to be crushed. Take some butter and mix with flour and crushed nuts. Then take the broth of a roasted turkey, a little garlic and a little vinegar and allow it to boil. After cooking, divide into small portions in the casserole and bake in clay oven. When ready, take from the oven and pour it over the pieces of roasted turkey.

Dish with Pestil

A winter dish of ram meat prepared in a typical clay casserole dish of Elbasan. Meat is the main ingredient, except onions, which are added with salt and crushed red pepper in casserole. Divide meat, oil, a little rice and pestil in individual clay dishes and put in oven.

Elbasan Ballakume

Ballakume is traditional dessert of the city of Elbasan. Currently all Albanians from South to North come to buy ballakume in the city of Elbasan. There are two types of this dessert: Dough Ballakume, prepared with wheat flour and less sugar and Sugar Ballakume which is synonymous with the Summer Day festival. Its preparation is this: in a copper pot, exclusive for ballakume, add in specific order while beating with a wooden spoon, melted butter, pressed sugar, eggs (one by one), yeast, corn flour and lye. The amount of dough is divided and shaped into rounds and enters the oven. Its “secret” is in beating by hand (no mixers) and the grilled wood oven.

Bugaçe

Prepared with wheat flour, the salt water eases back into the dough in warmer conditions. Divided into cakes and turns into noodles by hand throwing. In each pan lies three pitas, among melted butter. Then baked in the oven, placed in a hot pan with butter and then served inside a bun or waffle. This is a breakfast item only and is characteristic only of Elbasan. Bugace is has been cooked regularly for two centuries.

Casserole with yogurt (casserole Elbasan).

Known Elbasan Casserole in Albania and abroad. Prepared with lamb or goat, that after washing is tossed with salt and oil and placed in the inserted clay casserole in the oven. When removed from oven and cooled, its added to a bowl with eggs, flour and more yogurt. Introduced back in the oven and once removed from heat and served cold. Used most frequently in the season of spring and summer.

Cultural Heritage

On the north side of the Shkumbin River, where it crosses with the famous Egnatia Road, lies the city of Elbasan, ancient name- Skampis. Throughout ancient history Elbasan often changed his name, but for the first time we find written in historical documents of the II century as the name Scampis depending on Dyrrahu.
Scampisi was castle built in typical Roman century III, a fortress surrounded by strong walls. Of the four sides of a moat with water and 26 towers of different shapes (the U-shaped and horseshoe) strengthen its defensive power. The castle had four entrances, one for each side.
In century VI outside the city’s center was an Episcopal castle with a cathedral and basilica on the hill near Kala Tepe. In 1466 the Elbasan Castle fell to the Ottomans, who almost entirely rebuilt, and then named the city Elbasan. With this name became the Sanjak Center during centuries XVIII- XVII, having a highly developed craftsmanship and trade at home and abroad. At this time, the city was home to 900 stores, 2,000 houses. The professions of most citizens were making leather, making silk and silver (ornaments and weapons).
In addition to homes and shops, Elbasan also contained a large number of cult buildings such as churches, monasteries, mosques and hammams (public baths).
1. Castle's Skampis
Scampis's Castle was built in the reign of Emperor Diocletian (284-305). It is built entirely by the Roman “opus mixtum” technique. Wall construction period to 3 m located anywhere in the lower level of the castle.
2. Via Egnatia
This road is the continuation of the Via Appia's starting from ancient Rome to Brindisi. Via Egnatia in our country starts from Apollonia and Dyrrachium, two branches that join near Scampis's on the left bank of the Zaranikës stream and continues north east of Lake Ohrid to Thessaloniki. This route is thought to be built between 146-120 BC
3. Royal Mosque
Royal Mosque is one of the earliest shrines Albania, dating to 1492. This sanctuary complies with all other mosques were built royal designated by Sultan II Bajaziti in the late fifteenth century. The mosque was closed during the communist dictatorship in 1967 and reopened after 1990.
4. Church of St. Mary Elbasan
Church of Saint Mary is located within the castle of Elbasan and was rebuilt in 1833.
5. Castle Hammam
Hammam within the castle, also known as the Women’s Hammam and belongs to the sixteenth century. The hammam’s original setup consisted of three main rooms: the dressing, isolation and washing rooms. During the twentieth century, Castle Hammam was used for food storage. Today, the building has been transformed into a bar.
6. Clock Tower
Clock Tower first arose in Elbasan in the seventeenth century and was ruined before the year 1854. A second tower of wood was raised during years 1865-1869. After toppling, it was replaced with remaining stone tower in 1899.
The inscription on the entrance gate of the tower says: "King of the World goodness / and drew this beautiful and zemërledhatues kohëtregues / tried many, cared and was interested Aqif Beg / dhashtë lord of all the best reward of this world / when it sounds, announces his voice to charm the exact time / so perfect on all four sides showing minutes / since vjershëtorit owns your intuition / O Refit in building his / it was built in early 1315 (which belongs to the year 1899).

Sahati Elbasan

Awe-inspiring animal migrations that send people flocking

Millions of red crabs living on Australia's Christmas Island make their way to the sea to mate and, eventually, lay their eggs.

Animals migrate to breed, feed, mate, and various other essentials to survival.

Sometimes, migrations attract predators, as with the sardine run in South Africa.
Some communities, like in Pacific Grove, California, impose fines on anyone disrupting the local fauna.
Locals on Christmas Island kickback with a beer during the annual crab migration.

- There is something magical about animal migrations. Perhaps it's the fact that as more of us move to cities (The U.N. predicts that nearly 70% of the global population will be urban dwellers by 2050), the sight of congregating herds, schools of fish, or flocks of birds is increasingly rare. Or maybe witnessing animals cross great distances to eat, mate, breed and, in essence, survive helps us to take stock of our own lives.

Whatever the reason, when animals come together, very often so do humans. Here's our guide to the animal migrations that bring people out in flocks.

Butterfly kingdom

Residents of Pacific Grove, California, take their butterflies very seriously. The area offers a warm micro-climate that attracts 20,000 monarch butterflies who travel up to 2,000 miles to winter in the region. In fact, the annual phenomenon has earned Pacific Grove the nickname "butterfly town".

"I always hear that the monarchs are coming before I ever see one. I get emails saying, 'I saw my first monarch of the season!' Everyone wants to be the one to herald their return," says Lori Mannel, executive director of the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. The season sees an influx of tourists as well. During the winter months, nearly 100,000 visitors come to witness the spectacle.

The last few years has seen a drastic decline in their population, a fact some credit with the degradation of milk weed -- the only flora monarchs can lay their eggs on. To help restore the population, many locals have started replanting the stuff, while the local government has instilled a $1,000 fine for disturbing a monarch.

Where: California
When: October - February

Run, sardine, run

A school of sardines make their move during the annual sardine run in southern Africa. (Image: Junko Kimura/Getty Images)

The east coast of southern Africa bears witness to one of the greatest migrations of all time: the sardine run. From May through July, millions of sardines spawn in the Agulhad Bank and make their way north up the coast.

The migration also attracts predators, both of the human and animal variety. Each year, thousands of locals and tourists perch with massive fishing nets to catch the unwitting fish. Joining their ranks are sharks, dolphins and gannets, who also hover nearby in the hopes of snagging an easy dinner.

Where: South Africa
When: May - July

Sign of the wildebeest

While tourism isn't always a welcome phenomenon for environmentalists, there are some instances where conservation efforts are abetted by traveler interest. In the Serengeti, for instance, the tens of thousands of visitors that stream in July and August for the Great Migration (so called for the millions of wildebeests that trek from Tanzania to Kenya) actually help to ensure funding goes to conservation.

A heard of zebras quench their thirst en route to Kenya in their annual great migration across the Serengeti. (Image: MarcoLongari/AFP/Getty Images)

"You could argue that tourism is one of the major reasons this huge ecosystem still exists today," says Craig Sholley, the vice president of philanthropy and marketing at the African Wildlife Foundation.

I always hear that the Monarchs are coming before I ever see one.
Lori Mannel, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

At the peak of the migration, the banks of the Grumeti River are lined with hundreds of vehicles packed with environmental voyeurs all eager to glimpse the beasts make the life-threatening swim across the currents.

Where: Tanzania and Kenya
When: July - August

Crab season

Christmas Island is perhaps best known for the swarm of red crabs that pour onto the roads and beaches every winter.

"It looks like someone came along and planted all these crabs overnight," explains Linda Cash, the marketing manager at Christmas Island Tourism.

When the crabs come out, the atmosphere becomes positively festive, notes Cash. The roads are closed to protect the journeying numbers, and the park builds special bridges to help them cross safely.

"People come down at night with their rakes, move the crabs off the road and share a beer," she says.

Where: Christmas Island
When: October - November

A whale of a time

A group of whale spotters hit the humpback whale jackpot whilst during the annual whale migration in South America. (Image: Rodrigo Buendia/AFP/Getty Images)

As it happens, humpback whales are a species constantly on the move. This is good news for tourists, who have a plethora of choice for where and when they'd like to engage in whale watching activities.

In the summer months, Colombia's Pacific Coast becomes a hotbed for roughly 3,000 of the journeying mammals, who use the warm waters as their mating grounds. Australia makes another popular spot to glimpse the majestic creatures, who hug the coast from July onwards. The whales can travel over 5,000 miles, and often, savvy businesses set up cruises and watch towers to help visitors get a peek.

Where: Colombia and Australia
When: July - October (Colombia), June - November (Australia)

Cyprus the Island of Aphrodite

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Cyprus the Island of Aphrodite

Cyprus is an island state located in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, a distance approximately equal to Europe, Asia and Africa. Nicosia is the capital and the population is about 800,000 people, most workers in tourism. Part of the European Union since 2004 and is administratively divided into 6 districts.

The climate is Mediterranean, with hot summers and cold winters. Local currency is the euro, and the time is the same as in Romania, there was no time difference.

In Cyprus are very important religious customs and traditions, issues that that tourists should follow. Handshake to inalniri, accepting coffee or soft drinks are just a few of them, which can add to ban shooting without permission military or cultural objectives.

The island's history is tumultuous, mainly due to geographical position. Phoenicians, Syrians, Romans, Crusaders, Venetians or British, they left contributed to art, history and local mentality. Myths and stories are richer here than in any other area of the world.

While tension between Turkey and Greece is very tense, tourists do not suffer from this conflict, on the contrary. The rivalry between them consists in providing travel services as well.

Tourists here can enjoy varied landscapes: forested mountains, beaches groomed, crystal waters, unique routes, rich vineyards, plus Venetian walls, Crusader castles and Roman mosaics. Also the nightlife is typical Mediterranean islands, customary nightclubs and venues for parties. During the day you can go hiking, water sports, cycling, skiing (snow), beach, fishing and other sports or leisure activities.

The most important cities are: Ayia Napa, Limassol, Ppahos, Larnaca, hotels and accommodation all featuring both luxurious and affordable.

The most prominent attractions of the island are:

- Cyprus Museum, with many "rich" archaeological Folk Art Museum, New Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral of St. John, Byzantine churches, Makarios Cultural Center, Omeriye Mosque, all located in the capital Nicosia.

- In Larnaca Agios Lazaros Church can be visited, Byzantine Museum, Larnaca Fort, Archaeological Museum, Museum of Paleontology Torniritis-may lose or remains Kition. Near the airport are located Hala Sultan Tekke, a historic mosque with impressive gardens and Larnaca Salt Lake.

- The western hills are located: village of Lefkara, famous for making lace, Monastery of Agios Minas Monastery Stavrovouni, Chapel Royal Crusaders.

- In Limassol can be visited: the local castle, the Old Port Medieval Museum, Folk Art Museum, Archaeological Museum or zoo.

- The old city is located Kourion Greco-Roman theater, the summer playing Shakespearean works, but Eustolios's house, acropolis, the ruins of the Roman Forum or Christian Basilica.

Gran Canaria The beauty of diving

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The beauty of diving in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria has become one of the most requested and popular holiday destinations for diving with a wide range of alternative scenarios and diving schools to enjoy an exciting day. There are many reasons to travel to Gran Canaria What’s yours? Gran Canaria has alternative places and corners to practice your skills as a diver. In that sense, this time we plan to tour the various spaces and inspiring places to experience in a busy day.

Gran Canaria Beach

Diving Islands. Our starting point originates in Buceo Canarias, an establishment recommended for people who want to start in the sport but do not have too much knowledge. In this place you may receive technical and professional assistance by a group of specialists in addition to immersing yourself with privileged tours that show you all the charm of Gran Canaria.

Gran Canaria Auditorio de la Palmas

Diving Mirafondos. Now is the time to take a look at the benefits of this establishment which boasts a generous expanse of blue sea, marine species, coral diversity and a number of businesses buying and selling to spend a nice day. Ideal for the whole family.

Gran Canaria Sundown

Northern Diving. with all the beauty and glamor of the coast of Gran Canaria, this dive center has been designed especially for more experienced athletes with different complex surfaces and difficult paths that will add a dash of adrenaline to your travels.

Exotic holidays in the Fiji Islands

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Exotic holidays in the Fiji Islands

While we are not on the hot summer season, there still remain several places that lend themselves as ideal destination for any season. Of course, today I am referring to the majestic Fiji Islands which undoubtedly offer amazing travel tourism placing it in the number one position for its vacation packages.

Aerial views, Manta Ray Island resort, Yasawa islands. Fiji Islands.

Fiji Islands Shore

Located to the southwest side of the famous Ocean Pacific, Fiji Islands are part of an exotic archipelago that has been given the same name, coming at a distance of 2.100 kilometers north of Auckland in New Zealand. It is worth mentioning how unique it is in natural beauty within the compendium of islands around northern New Zealand, a place that every traveler should not miss. There’s two major islands worth talking about, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu which both account for more than three quarters of its surface.

Fiji Islands beach

Fiji Islands Yanuya

With respect to Fiji, here you can find almost anything and of course, the same modernism offers you a multitude of activities not only water related but also inland, ranging from classic diving in crystal waters which resemble the color of the blue sky itself, through surfing, windsurfing, snorkeling and spearfishing which is a sport banned in several regions of the world. As for all those who enjoy ecotourism, Fiji Islands offer endless opportunities to explore their towering green mountains whether or not you decide to venture them by walking or in 4×4 vehicles.

Fiji Islands Lush Vegetation

Fiji Islands Jungle

Finally, don’t forget that in this region of New Zealand, the popular language is English.

Fiji Islands Malolo

Best Scuba Diving Holiday Locations

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Best Scuba Diving Holiday Locations


Diving

One of the most beautiful and most interesting thing to do when you are in vacation is enjoy the incredible underwater world.f you like scuba diving here is one video with some of best images which i hope giving you one litle taste of the amazing underwater world,if you don't like scuba diving enjoy this video and i hope to change your opinion.

Chile Mexico Argentina Brazil promo videos

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Werttravel present one mini collection from tourism promo videos from south america countries.(Chile,Mexico,Argentina,Brazil)

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What to see in Istanbul

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What to see in Istanbul

With its long history at the center of empires, Istanbul offers a wealth of historic and religious places to take in. The bulk of these ancient monuments, dating back to Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods, including the Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), and Basilica Cistern are located around Sultanahmet Square, while some others are dispersed throughout the peninsula of old city, such as Church of St Savior in Chora (Kariye Müzesi), entire inside of which is covered by mindblowing frescoes and mosaics. An impressive section of mostly intact Theodosian walls, which mark the full length of western boundary of the peninsula, is right next to this particular church.
North of the peninsula of old city, across the Golden Horn, is Galata, crowned by the Galata Tower. Istanbul Modern, with its exhibitions of contemporary Turkish art, is on the nearby waterfront of Karaköy. Another sight of religious significance close by is the Galata Whirling Dervish Hall of Sufi Mevlevi order, just north of the Tower. Further north is the Istiklal Avenue, Istanbul's prominent pedestrian street running from near Galata Tower to Taksim Square, the central square of whole city.
Heading west rather than north from the old city brings you deeper into the banks of the Golden Horn estuary. A neighbourhood perhaps well worth a visit here is Eyüp, to visit city’s holiest Islamic shrine and just to see what daily life in Ottoman Istanbul was like. On the opposite shores of the Horn, in Sütlüce is the Miniaturk, the first miniature park in the city, with models from around the former Ottoman Empire.
North of Taksim Square is New Istanbul, main business district of the city. If venturing out to this direction, don't forget to check out Military Museum, where Ottoman military music concerts (Mehter) are held every afternoon. Most of the skyscrapers of the city are located in the north of this district, around Levent and Maslak, with a totally different skyline from that of the old city. However southern reaches of the very same district has some fine neo-classical and Art Nouveau buildings from the turn of the 20th century, around the neighbourhoods of Osmanbey, Kurtuluş, and Nişantaşı. Just east from here, with a little drop in elevation as you approach the shore, is the banks of Bosphorus, that is lined by pleasant neighbourhoods full of waterfront mansions (yalı) and a number of waterside palaces where you can admire what money could buy in times gone by.
Across the Bosphorus to east is Asian Side, centred around the historical districts of Kadıköy and Üsküdar, and perhaps best symbolized by Maiden’s Tower, located at about the halfway between these districts, on an islet just off the shore. Bosphorus and Marmara coasts of this half of the city is characterized by quite picturesque neighbourhoods, overlooked by Çamlıca Hill, one of the highest hills of the city which has a view of much of the rest of the city as well, with a cafe and a pleasant park on its summit.
Southeast of the city, off the southern coast of Asian Side are the Princes’ Islands, an archipelago of nine car-free islands, characterized by stunning wooden mansions and pine groves.

Visit Croatia in 2013

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Croatia

Croatia joins the European Union on July 1st, but it won’t become part of the Schengen Area — the group of countries whose borders can be crossed without a passport — until 2015. So go now, before the country becomes über easy for the EU’s backpacker crowd to infiltrate and the prices go Continental. Hit the craggy, glamorous coast and its islets, which make an affordable alternative to the Italian Riviera, go medieval in the cities of Dubrovnik and Split, and don’t neglect Croatia’s inland wonders, which include mountains barely touched by tourist hand. Don’t miss Plitvice Lakes National Park, a wooded wonderland with 16 interconnected lakes, waterfalls, and forests teeming with bears, wolfs, boars and deer.

Best Destinations for 2013 San Juan del Sur Nicaragua

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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

In 1513, Vasco Núñez de Balboa was the first Westerner to “discover” the Pacific Ocean by crossing the Isthmus of Panama. Half a millennium later, that nation is one of the hottest travel spots in the hemisphere, while its northern neighbor, Costa Rica, up and came decades ago. That’s why we’re heading even farther north in 2013 to Nicaragua's blissfully empty beaches and wicked surf breaks. Start in the handsome colonial town of Granada, dodge bull sharks in freshwater Lake Nicaragua and then make the Pacific fishing village San Juan del Sur your base for a beach tour.

Destination 2013 Marseille France

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Marseille, France

Paris, c’est fini. We’re kidding, obviously, but Marseille, Europe’s latest Capital of Culture, is l’endroit to be in 2013, with a rejuvenated waterfront; starchitecture courtesy of Zaha Hadid and Kengo Kuma; a new mouthful of a museum, the Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée; a 2,000-seat concert hall; and much more. Plus, its Mediterranean location means that France’s oldest and second largest city has always had great seafood (bouillabaisse was born here) and sun (over 300 days a year). Don’t expect polish — this former industrial city is still gritty, but you'll leave with considerably more Euros in your pocket than you would post Paris.

Sailing in Greece Explore The Greek (Polynesia)

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Sailing in Greece

EXPLORE THE GREEK (POLYNESIA)

The Greek Islands are a collection of over 6,000 islands and islets that belong to Greece. Only 227 of the islands are inhabited, and only 78 of those have more than 100 inhabitants. The Greek islands are traditionally grouped into the following clusters: The Argo-Saronic Islands, the Cyclades, the North Aegean islands, the Dodecanese, the Sporades, and the Ionian Islands.
The best way to explore all that is rent a bot.For just 35 euros per person is easy for everyone and what better way to go to thousands of beaches that have no other way to access.

It may seem common to call Greece “Land of Gods” or The Endless Blue”, but if you experience a sailing holiday in the Greek islands you will soon realize that whoever said the above phrases was not far off the true. Thousands of miles of coastline with picturesque islands in all colors with Greek traditional architecture styles.
From the Saronic islands close to Athens to the cluster of islands in the Cyclades and Dodecanese and from the calm sea of the Ionian islands to the green Northern Sporades islands, is a life time sailing experience.

If you are considering sailing in Saronic and Argolic Gulf or the Peloponnese coast, then you will sail in a well protected sailing area with plenty of picturesque destinations being always in a short sailing distance. If you are intending to sail to Cyclades or Dodecanese islands, then get ready for more exciting sailing, as the prevailing winds during the summer are stronger than Saronic Gulf.

Sailing in Greece is a unique experience! Select your yacht charter and check our suggested routes for other destinations as well, and sail to Ionian and Sporades islands.

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