Cyprus, also called the island of Aphrodite, is the largest island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and covers an area of 9,251 sq km. This romantic island, divided into Greek and Turkish-Cypriotic sections, is an attractive travel destination for the foreign visitor. The beauty of its landscape, the sunny climate, the variety of attractions, and the excellent cuisine makes Cyprus a fascinating country for the foreign visitor.
Cyprus is divided into 6 provinces (Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Famagusta, Kyrenia) and has a population of more than 700,000 inhabitants. The crystal clear blue water, the beautiful beaches, the hilly region around Troodos, the fauna and flora, the interesting archeological sites are the main reason to visit this beautiful island of Aphrodite.
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7/12/10
A visitor's guide to the Japanese garden in Hasselt, Belgium
The Japanese Garden of Hasselt is the largest one of its kind in Europe. This beautiful garden has a surface of 2,5 ha (2.500 m²) and is the result of the bounds of friendship between the cities Itami in Japan and Hasselt in Belgium etablished in 1985. Hasselt presented the city of Itami in Japan with a belfry carillon in 1991 and in return they helped with the construction of the Japanese Garden which reflects the Japanese landscape. This garden has been built according to a model of the 17th century Japanese tea gardens.
The Japanese Garden of Hasselt forms an extension of the Kapermolen Park and forms a 115 ha green area from the town center to the city border of Diepenbeek. A walk in the Japanese Garden gives visitors the impression of the Japanese culture and visitors feel they are in Japan instead of Belgium.
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The Japanese Garden of Hasselt forms an extension of the Kapermolen Park and forms a 115 ha green area from the town center to the city border of Diepenbeek. A walk in the Japanese Garden gives visitors the impression of the Japanese culture and visitors feel they are in Japan instead of Belgium.
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6/15/10
A tourist guide to Puglia: the heel of Italy's boot
Puglia is a region in the southern part of Italy and also called “the heel of Italy’s boot. The popularity of this beautiful region of Italy has increased rapidly by tourists during the last years. More than eighty hundred kilometers of coast surround this wonderful region of Italy from the border of the Adriatic Sea in the east to the Ionic Sea in the south east.
Many travelers discover the variety of tourist attractions which this charming region offers : the trulli, castles, cathedrals, baroque towns, olive trees, grottoes, the Sanctuary of Padre Pio, beautiful beaches, an excellent climate with plenty of sunshine and one of the most popular cuisines of the world.
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Many travelers discover the variety of tourist attractions which this charming region offers : the trulli, castles, cathedrals, baroque towns, olive trees, grottoes, the Sanctuary of Padre Pio, beautiful beaches, an excellent climate with plenty of sunshine and one of the most popular cuisines of the world.
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5/3/10
A Tourist Guide to the Grossglockner and the Grossglockner Alpine road, Austria
The Grossglockner is the highest mountain in Austria and can be considered as “a must see” if you travel to Tyrol or Carinthia. You can view this mountain in as well Tyrol as Carinthia and is with its height of 3798 meters (12461 feet) the highest mountain of the Glockner group in the Hohe Tauern Range and even entire Austria.
It is often said “if you didn’t visit the Grossglockner, you haven’t seen Austria. This beautiful country in Europe has so many beautiful places to visit but if you once saw this beautiful mountain in the eastern Alps, you will never forget it and even hope to return back.
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It is often said “if you didn’t visit the Grossglockner, you haven’t seen Austria. This beautiful country in Europe has so many beautiful places to visit but if you once saw this beautiful mountain in the eastern Alps, you will never forget it and even hope to return back.
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3/26/10
Traveling to Salzburg: Places to See, Landscape, Shopping Tips and Best Time to Visit
Salzburg is one of these places in Austria which you surely have to visit if you travel in this beautiful country of Europe. It is located in western Austria in a charming landscape between the Kapuzinerberg and Mönschberg and lies on the Salzach River. Salzburg is surrounded through the Lake districts and also popular for many scenes of the popular musical movie “The Sound of Music”.
Alexander von Humboldt once wrote to a friend “The surroundings of Salzburg, Naples and Constantinople are one of the most beautiful places in the world”. Every traveler who visited Salzburg will share his written words and is amazed through the proud of its small city center.
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Alexander von Humboldt once wrote to a friend “The surroundings of Salzburg, Naples and Constantinople are one of the most beautiful places in the world”. Every traveler who visited Salzburg will share his written words and is amazed through the proud of its small city center.
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3/18/10
A visit to the City Park (Stadspark) of Antwerp : the green heart of Antwerp, Belgium
The City Par
k of Antwerp (Antwerps stadspark) can be considered as the green heart of Antwerp. However, most parks can be found outside the center of Antwerp; you may never forget this beautiful park which is located on a short distance of the Central Station in the Jewish area of Antwerp.
The City Park of Antwerp is a triangular park and can be found between the Quinten Matyslei, the Rubenslei and the Van Eycklei. From origin, it was a domain of the fortifications which were built around Antwerp. The Antwerp and city council member E. Van Cuyck constructed this park in an English style from a design of the German architect Eduard Keilig.
This 14 hectare (35 acres) large park features a playground, a large WWI monument, many statues (also one of Queen Astrid) and you may discover a variety of trees and plants, for example American linden trees, cypresses, Japanese walnut and many others. You can walk over the white painted pedistrian bridge and view the pond where many ducks are swimming. In summer, you will also see some rabbits in this City Park of Antwerp.
It is also a favorite place for joggers, walkers and people who want to spend some time in the beautiful park. It is always open but you can best visit this park as long the sun is shining or before darkness.
People who want to stay in Antwerp for a few days can stay in one of the best hotels you can find in the environment of Antwerp, for example Antwerp Diamond Hotel, Britselei 37, Leopold Antwerp Hotel, Plazza Hotel, Radisson Blu Park Lane Hotel and many others.
The City Park of Antwerp is the perfect place to start discovering one of the most beautiful cities of Belgium : Antwerp. It is also the second largest one of Belgium and offers attractions for every tourists.
k of Antwerp (Antwerps stadspark) can be considered as the green heart of Antwerp. However, most parks can be found outside the center of Antwerp; you may never forget this beautiful park which is located on a short distance of the Central Station in the Jewish area of Antwerp.The City Park of Antwerp is a triangular park and can be found between the Quinten Matyslei, the Rubenslei and the Van Eycklei. From origin, it was a domain of the fortifications which were built around Antwerp. The Antwerp and city council member E. Van Cuyck constructed this park in an English style from a design of the German architect Eduard Keilig.
This 14 hectare (35 acres) large park features a playground, a large WWI monument, many statues (also one of Queen Astrid) and you may discover a variety of trees and plants, for example American linden trees, cypresses, Japanese walnut and many others. You can walk over the white painted pedistrian bridge and view the pond where many ducks are swimming. In summer, you will also see some rabbits in this City Park of Antwerp.
It is also a favorite place for joggers, walkers and people who want to spend some time in the beautiful park. It is always open but you can best visit this park as long the sun is shining or before darkness.
People who want to stay in Antwerp for a few days can stay in one of the best hotels you can find in the environment of Antwerp, for example Antwerp Diamond Hotel, Britselei 37, Leopold Antwerp Hotel, Plazza Hotel, Radisson Blu Park Lane Hotel and many others.
The City Park of Antwerp is the perfect place to start discovering one of the most beautiful cities of Belgium : Antwerp. It is also the second largest one of Belgium and offers attractions for every tourists.
3/7/10
A visit to the Antwerp Zoo in Antwerp, Belgium
The Antwerp Zoo is a monument of national proud for people who are searching for harmony and relaxation. It is the green heart of the town Antwerp and located near the Central Station, Koningin Astridplein 26 and gets more than 1million visitors each year. It is the oldest and most famous animal zoo of Belgium and founded in 1843.
You can make a wonderful tour in this zoo and admire almost 5000 animals with 769 different species. However, moneys are often most beloved animals for children, they will certainly animals like elephants, flamingos, penguins, deer, giraffes, tigers, owl, birds of prey, bongos, camels, phoques and many others.
Previous year 2009, baby elephant Kai Mook, an elephant which got many visitors was born. Her weight was 80 kg when she was born and she gets heavier every day.
The Antwerp Zoo is fun for everyone. You can walk around and eat a snack or enjoy of a glass of beer or any other drink. The opening hour is always 10.00 a.m. but the closing hours vary from season to season (7 p.m during the summer months) and the entrance is free for children below 3 years and €19.50 for people above 12 years.
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