Up On Europe Skies

Good evening Europe! Half an hour more and we are coming to the the last day of September. I can't imagine that time passes-by so quickly now. I can still remember the month of August when me and a friend from the United States had a tour in Europe. That was also the reason why I have this image here taken in Europe skies while we were heading...

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The Trocadero in Paris, France

The Trocadéro, site of the Palais de Chaillot, is an area of Paris, France, in the 16th arrondissement, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. The hill of the Trocadéro is the hill of Chaillot, a former village.a fountain in front of Trocadero. taken during our visit last August 2010.The old Palais du TrocadéroThe hill of Chaillot was first arranged...

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Must-See Christmas Gift Fairs in the UK

1) BANKSIDE WINTER FESTIVAL - LONDONThis UK gift fair allows you the privilege to shop right alongside the River Thames in London's West end, just outside the Tate Modern Museum. This festival promises nearly 50 stalls displaying the perfect stocking stuffers for any taste. You'll find gorgeous Christmas crafts, handmade goods of leather, wood and...

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Five Typically ‘British’ Hotels You Can Stay In

When you travel to London or any area in England, you'll want to stay in a typically British hotel to really get the feel for British life, instead of a basic chain hotel. England is well known for its bed and breakfasts, which are usually small, cosy houses that only serve a handful of guests and offer them a home cooked breakfast.There are also other...

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Scotland's Top 5 Must-Visit Destinations

1) Edinburgh Castle and its Royal MileEdinburgh Castle is built on the remnants of an extinct volcano and provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. From the royal mile below, theScottish castle is a grandiose spectacle especially at night whilst illuminated. A thousand years worth of history sits atop this rock as evidenced by the...

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Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United Kingdom

Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United Kingdom from 16 to 19 September 2010 was the first state visit by a pope to the United Kingdom (Pope John Paul II made a pastoral, rather than state, visit to Great Britain in 1982). The visit was in response to an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II, with the beatification of Cardinal Newman as a "pastoral highlight".The pope was received in Edinburgh by Elizabeth II; by meeting her in Scotland the pope avoided greeting her in her religious capacity as Supreme Governor of the Church of England. His visit...

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Brussels Specialties

Good evening folks! I am here again to share a quick update. This happened during our visit in Brussels, the capital city of Belgium. Me and my friend were asking that time, what are the specialties of Brussels. A friend from Brussels told us that chocolates in this country taste good. I ended up buying some packs of Leonidas chocolates...

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Tillyfest In Breitenbrunn, Germany

Breitenbrunn is a municipality in Neumarkt in Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany. You can witness the famous and historical event here called Tillyfest. It is held every year during the month of September. This year's celebration took place last September 11-12, 2010. Breitenbrunn is probably a friend of the gods of weather because during...

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The Siegestor

The Siegestor in Munich, also known as Victory Gate in English is a monument which has a three-arched triumphal arch crowned with a statue of Bavaria with a lion-quadriga. If you have been to Rome, Italy, you will see that it is almost the same structure with the Arch of Constantine and in Paris, it is similar to the The Arch of Triumph.Highlight...

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Vatican City in Rome, Italy

Vatican City is a city within a city. It is very simple because it is located in Rome, the capital city of Italy. It is called as Stato della Città del Vaticano in Italian language or simply "State of the City of the Vatican". According to wikipedia, "Vatican City is an ecclesiastical or sacerdotal-monarchical state, ruled by the bishop of Rome—the...

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Dine-Out in Bonn, Germany

There is a story why we landed in Bonn, Germany. As we were on our way from Brussels to Cologne last August 20, 2010, we cannot find a cheaper hotel for overnight. The nearest hotel in Cologne train station named Ibis was so expensive that time because there was a so-called Messe, a kind of gathering that was going on. Imagine the cost of...

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European Parliament Quarter in Brussels, Belgium

I finally had the chance to visit Brussels or Bruxelles, the capital city of Belgium where you can also see the European Union Quarter. I am not really an expert about European Union so I consulted the expert to give you more information about European Union and Brussels. Please continue reading below. I also have a snapshot of a part of the...

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Lebkuchen Herzen in Regensburger Herbsdult

If you happened to visit a German festival like Oktoberfest, Herbstdult, Volksfest and any other form of fairs in Germany, for sure, you had already seen a so-called Lebkuchen Herzen. Lebkuchen is normally a traditional German biscuit baked especially during Christmas. I remembered during my first three years in Germany when hubby always baked...

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Piazza del Popolo in Rome, Italy

I want to share more images taken during our Europe tour last month but I just don´t find enough time to do it. Please be patient for now because I will slowly share some snapshots from our travel. Let´s go back to Rome this time. I already posted some images last month and now I am sharing another one again. This is one of the famous square...

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Travel Insurance Can Be A Lifesaver

When you're traveling to other countries, it's important to understand that many people's health plans don't travel with them. It is possible to obtain emergency funds when you are traveling to be wired into your bank account via a loan direct deposit, but why not be prepared? People in Britain may have to carry supplemental travel insurance that can pay for medical emergencies that aren't covered by their own national plans. Even Americans may have trouble receiving treatment overseas or find they get a large bill upon returning, if they suffer...

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Experiencing Live Jazz in London: Where to Go

Jazz music fans traveling to London will find no shortage of great places to go to experience top notch live jazz performances. There are a number of jazz bars throughout London, all of which provide good entertainment and music. Below is a list of some recommended places to go if you want to experience London jazz:1) Ronnie Scott's Jazz ClubThis is...

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Top Four Eco-Friendly Holiday Destinations in Europe

Today, most of the people are intensely aware of their individual environmental responsibilities, even when on a vacation. Three major areas such as travel, accommodation and behavior, in which tourists should effectively reduce any impacts on their surroundings and help the holiday destination to become an Eco-friendly one. As a favorite tourist destination,...

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Top 5 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe

1) Venice, ItalyVenice is a city unlike any other. The lights from the venetian homes and marble churches bounce off the canals making the entire town glisten. This sinking city is a masterpiece of engineering and architecture. Venetian beauty can be seen at its best Doge's Palace where oriental inspired Venetian styles are blended with classic gothic...

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The Best Ways to Buy Travel Insurance

Have you decided you need travel insurance? If you want travel insurance, then you need to find the right company to supply it and come up with the premium on the policy you buy. There are several methods for obtaining travel insurance, but not all of them will be the best. We’ll be looking at some of the better ways to buy travel insurance here.Use some of your company revenue to purchase the travel insurance rather than obtaining a loan or merchant cash solutions. It is best not to incur more debt in any business if it can be avoided.Now that...

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Summer Shopping in Europe

I had some shopping escapades last month with my friend who visited me here in Europe. In every cities we visited like Rome, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam and Luxembourg, we always find things to shop especially for souvenir shirts, postcards, magnets, shot glasses and a lot more. I remembered when we went to Munich and she bought some nice petite...

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Oktoberfest 2010 is Coming Soon in Munich, Bavaria, Germany

I already posted some images and information about Oktoberfest in my other site, Travel and Explore Germany. Feel free to click the link to read more infos about the largest fair in the world that is held every year in Theresienwiese in Munich, the capital city of Bavaria, Germany. This year's celebration commemorates the 200th anniversary...

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Driving in Rome, Italy

I just wanted to share about an experience that me and my friend had during our trip to Rome, Italy last month. I find it there quite a chaotic place especially the driving on the streets of Rome. We arrived at night in Rome Fiumicino airport that time. After getting our luggage, we tried to find a means of transportation or shuttle going...

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The monument to Ferdinand Foch in Paris, France

I already heard and read the named Ferdinand Foch since last year. I am trying to remember where and how but now it finally came to my mind. During my first visit in Paris last March 2009, the bus where we rode during the trip passed-by at the monument of Foch. I remember that our tour guide mentioned his name. That is the reason why I took...

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The Tall Buildings in Brussels, Belgium

We happened to pass the Northern District of Brussels which is known to be the central business district in this city. This is where you can see the collection of skycrapers' steel building rising to the sky. I was inside the bus while I took this image. We were on the way to Luxembourg during this time. I also read that the buildings in this...

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Featured Article: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart toured Italy

It took me awhile to upload this image here. I guess my pc needs a replacement soon. Finally, I was able to upload it. That yellow house you see here is the birthhouse of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a famous musician and composer. This was taken during my second visit in Salzburg, Austria last November 2008. I decided to share the featured...

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Planning for Your Europe Travel

I was talking to a friend last weekend about traveling in Europe. She was surprised how we were able to visit a lot of cities and countries in around three weeks. She also loves to travel but now that she just gave birth to a baby boy, traveling is not her priority. Besides that traveling can be very stressful sometimes especially if you have a little baby with you. Probably with the help ofphil and teds explorer stroller, traveling can be lighter because you don't need to carry your baby or toddler all the time. I also told her that...

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The Cinquantenaire in Brussels, Belgium

Brussels, written in French Bruxelles and Brussel in Dutch is the capital city of the European Union (EU) and the largest urban area in Belgium. It comprises 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels proper. The City of Brussels is the constitutional capital of Belgium, the seat of the French Community of Belgium and of the Flemish Community.I...

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Do You Need an Insurance When Visiting Europe

I already received a lot of inquiries in my inbox asking me about the necessity of getting a travel insurance when visiting Europe. I am not very sure if all of the countries in Europe require a travel insurance when visiting anyone of them. I know for sure that when you are a non-EU citizen and wishes to visit Germany as tourist, one of the visa requirements is getting a travel insurance. How about life insurance and What is life insurance? I mean the difference between travel insurance and life insurance? For all I know, Life...

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