Sunday, May 29, 2011

Get a Travel Insurance

This is one thing we need to consider before we travel. Getting a travel insurance is an advantage for us especially when we are traveling overseas. We never know when sickness hits us or accident comes along the way but with a travel insurance, we don't have to worry too much when emergencies come. There are sites online like www.wholesaleinsurance.net who can help you compare which insurance company offers the cheapest and most affordable insurances of any kind. This is the advantage of our modern technology today. With the help of computer and internet, you can simply browse for anything you want to know and find from cheap travels to shopping, affordable insurances and so may more. Don't forget to get your travel insurance before you take-off.

Friday, May 27, 2011

The Colosseum in Rome

Let's go back in time and history by visiting the iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. Colosseum or Coliseum is considered to be one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. I can't imagine how the workers and builders built this magnificent architecture during those times when there were still no modern tools and machines like what we have now. The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles during the Roman times. It is considered to be one of the most popular tourists attractions in Rome.

It was truly a wonderful and stunning trip we had in Rome last year especially seeing its historical ruins and architecture.

The Colosseum was built in ca. 70–80 AD. taken during our visit last August 2010.

Monday, May 23, 2011

First Dinner in Pietra Ligure, Italy

It was a long trip from Regensburg, Germany to Pietra Ligure in Italy. It was a bus trip to different towns and cities in France, Italy and Monaco and it was truly a wonderful one. It was around 8:00 pm when we arrived our hotel in Pietra Ligure. We proceeded to the dining room for our first dinner which is included in the vacation package. I love the foods in that hotel and I thought I will be losing weight because of too much walking during our trips. Sad to say, I feel like gaining more and was thinking about accutane that time. I love especially the fish recipes in Italy. I remember the sumptuous lunch in San Remo where different kinds of seafood being served on the plate I ordered. I was really full during that time. I love fish and when I can, I always wanted to have it as part of our daily intake.

The Moldau River in Prague, Czech Republic

This river is called Moldau in German language. It is called Vltava in Czech. It is so far the longest river in Czech Republic. It is 430 km long, running north from its source in Šumava through Český Krumlov, České Budějovice, and Prague (Praha), merging with the Elbe (Labe) at Mělník.

I had a sight to this river during our trip to Prague last September 2008. Just like other major cities in Europe, Prague is also a very interesting city to visit and explore.

taken during our visit last September 2008. I wish to visit Prague again in the future.

Yummy German Food

I have been loving German food now. In fact, I am learning to cook some of it. Some of my favorites are the Schweinebraten, Bratwurst, Currywurst, Sauerbraten and most especially the Wiener Snitzel. If you eat a lot of these everyday, for sure you will think of lipozene to help you reduce the fat that you intake everytime you eat it. The one that you see in the image here is called the Wiener Snitzel with Pommes. I ate this in one of the restaurants near Neuschwanstein Castle during our visit last January 2011. I love this food!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Paris Sightseeing

I miss Paris! This is one of the beautiful cities I visited in Europe. The capital city of France is dubbed as the "City of Lights" and "Capital of Fashion". I had been to this city twice and I am lucky to get some cheap flights to Paris during my trips. I am still planning to visit again this city in the future because there are still some sights and attractions that I did not see during my previous trips.

For now, I want to share the top 3 famous sights I visited in Paris.

Eiffel Tower

There are a lot of interesting and beautiful sights in Paris but its iconic symbol is the Eiffel Tower. This magnificent tower was built in 1889 and was named after its designer Gustave Eiffel.

I had seen this structure twice but I never had the chance to go up to the tower. That is also the reason why I want to go back to Paris.

the Eiffel Tower during my second visit to Paris last August 2010.

Arc de Triomphe

I had seen the replica of Arc de Triomphe in Paris Las Vegas. The Siegestor, a triumphal arch in Munich, the Brandenburger Tor in Berlin and the Arch of Constantine in Rome, also looks like almost the same as the Arc of Triomphe in Paris. I was able to visit all of these historical monuments but the Arc de Triomphe in Paris is very much unique and much more beautiful.

Called in English as Triumphal Arch or the Arch of Triumph, it honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars. It was designed by Jean Chalgrin in 1806.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Also known as Our Lady of Paris, it is an impressing Gothic Catholic cathedral on the eastern half of the Ile de la Cite. It was the inspiration for Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This is a very interesting architecture because it was among the first buildings in the world to use the flying buttress, some sort of arched exterior supports.

There are a lot of important events that took place in this cathedral such as the beatification and canonization of Joan of Arc, the marriage of James V of Scotland and Madeleine, Mass celebrated by Pope John Paul II and many more. No wonder this Cathedral has become one of the famous sights in Paris.

Notre Dame Cathedral and the Seine River. taken during my second visit last August 2010.

There are still a lot of stunning landmarks in Paris. The Pantheon, Sacré Coeur, Catacombs, Sainte Chapelle, Assemblée Nationale, are only some of it. Versailles is also worth to see. Paris is also home to famous museums and galleries such as the the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Les Invalides, Picasso Museum and a lot more.

I guess, I am very lucky to go inside the Louvre Museum during my first visit in Paris.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Europe Travel in Windsor Castle in England

I wish I live in this castle! Not as queen or princess but even just an ordinary worker. I am just kidding guys. Anyway, don't you know that there are more than five hundred people who currently live and work in Windsor Castle? That is the reason why it is so far the largest inhabited castle in the world.

This is a medieval castle located in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire. This is also a royal residence of the British royal family.

I had the chance to visit this castle last 2008. Thanks to all my friends who toured me in England during my three weeks vacation there.

I am happy visiting one of the major tourist attractions in Britain, the Windsor Castle. That visit was worth it. Sad to say during our tour, no pictures are allowed to take inside the castle rooms.

striking a pose in Windsor...with the St George's Chapel and the Round Tower as the background.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Trip to Boleslawiec, Poland

I never had an idea where we will be going during to that Poland trip. It was actually a pottery shopping somewhere in Poland. The place where we went to yesterday is called Boleslawiec. I am wondering why my image here says, "Bunzlauer Keramik". Actually this town is called Bunzlau in German and Keramik simply means ceramic.

Poland is already a member of the European Union countries but it is still not using the Euro monetary unit. I forgot to check before we leave yesterday how much is the equivalent of Euro versus Polish zloty. Don't you know that zloty literally means gold. I was thinking of a silver eagle when I think of zloty. The conversion rate that were mostly given by ceramic stores in Boleslawiec were a Euro is equal to 3.80 zloty and a U.S. dollar is 2.60 zl.

I am still giving you more travel experiences or maybe some pottery shopping tips if ever you are planning to visit this town.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

The Chamberlain Square in Birmingham, England

I am trying to remember my travels again. I was browsing my travel images awhile ago and found some pictures which were taken in Birmingham. It is located in West Midlands and by local authority district became Britain's second largest city.

The image you see below was taken in Chamberlain Square, a public square in Birmingham. It was named after Joseph Chamberlain, a famous and influential British who is a statesman, politician and businessman. This square is adjacent to Victoria Square.

The buildings located in this square include the Town Hall, the Central Library of Birmingham, the Council House, Big Brum, Birmingham Museum of Art and Gallery and Paradise Forum.

The Chamberlain Memorial and the Town Hall in the background. I believed the other monument is either of James Watt or Joseph Priestly. This was taken during my visit last Oct.-Nov. 2008 in Birmingham, England.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Get a Travel Insurance Before You Go for Vacation

Another weekend is almost here. We will surely have a busy day tomorrow. It was around an hour now since me and hubby stopped working in our garden. Today was quite a busy day after some appointments and errands to do in the house.

Back to the main topic. I am reminding especially all travelers out there. Be sure to get a travel insurance before going to a holiday. This is especially true especially if you are traveling out of the country. We never know what emergencies may arise during our travel. It is always an advantage to be always prepared in times of emergencies.

One more thing, getting a term life insurance is also a form of investment. It is like a savings that after a period of time, you can have back the money you invested. Special thanks to a friend who booked today a trip to Poland for next weekend. I am quite excited. Happy weekend everyone!

Thursday, May 5, 2011

The Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria

When I visited Brussels in August 2010, we happened to pass-by a large building with a sign Albertina. I remembered that time that I also happened to see Albertina in Vienna, Austria. In fact, I have an image below where my friend took a pose of me with Albertina on my background.

Don't you know that Albertina is a museum that houses one of the largest and most important print rooms in the world with approximately 65,000 drawings and approximately 1 million old master prints, as well as more modern graphic works, photographs and architectural drawings. Thanks to wikipedia for this information.

The next time, I visit Vienna, I surely want to go inside of this museum.

Its me striking a pose with Albertina museum on my background.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Pietra Ligure in Italy

I cannot forget this place because this is where we stayed during our 6-day spring vacation last month. Pietra Ligure is a municipality in the Province of Savona in the Italian region of Liguria.

Our apartment is located here. Sad to say, we don't have an internet connection in there. I should have that wireless cellular booster to have good signal of my cellphone also. The image you see here is a view that I saw everyday on our small terrace. I love this scenery because it reminds me of our house in my home country.

Pietra Ligure is located around 60 km southwest of Genoa and about 20 km southwest of Savona. I love this place and wish to go back there again in the future.

Monday, May 2, 2011

The Beautiful Beaches in Nice, France

The charm and beauty of this place is still very fresh and always playing in my mind. Nice, a city in France is truly nice and beautiful. I love especially its white sandy beach, its historical settings and simply the place. I never regret my trip to this part of France. It was truly a memorable and stunning vacation!

Just simply look at the images I took below and you will see how beautiful this place is. No wonder it is nicknamed as Nice la Belle (Nissa La Bella in Niçard), which means Nice the Beautiful.
striking a pose in Nice, France. I love this city!

the beautiful white sandy beaches in Nice. It reminds me of home.

The area of today’s Nice is believed to be among the oldest human settlements in Europe. One of the archaeological sites, Terra Amata, displays evidence of a very early usage of fire. Around 350 BCE, Greeks of Marseille founded a permanent settlement and called it Nikaia, after Nike, the goddess of victory. wikipedia.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

I Love Monaco

I am still thinking of Monaco! I simply love this place especially its setting. The hills and the seas and the towering buildings are simply stunning. It was another dream came true but seeing Monaco for a day was not enough. At least, I was there and was able to experience it.

Before we left Monaco, our tour guide gave us another chance to see around the place while riding the bus. You can see houses with pools with swimming pool lifts, some historical buildings, the villa of the royal family and so many interesting sights in this city. We also had the chance to see Monaco Ville, the old city of Monaco, Monte Carlo and the famous casino there, the La Condamine, which is the second oldest district in Monaco, Fontvieille and many more.

I am very satisfied and contented with that trip and I simply love Monaco!

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