Yes, Europe is full of wonderful cities, where drifting from a myriad attractions, which is imbued with the charm of history. Why not experience a weekend in Lisbon and Sintra? Welcome to Portugal https://www.visitportugal.com/en A Portuguese poet, Fernando Pessoa, wrote of his Lisbon: “There are no flowers for me they are like the coloring of Lisbon under the sun”. Portugal …
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UNUSUAL PLACES TO VISIT IN AUTUMN – New York: Five must-see moments
Visit New York? Autumn is the perfect season, but the month of November is a must. We remember you some good reason for planning now your unforgettable vacation in this city: November 29 (for the inevitable Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center); November 24 (Thanksgiving Day, celebrated with the traditional stuffed turkey); the first Sunday of the month (with plans …
Read More »AN AMAZING EVIDENCE OF LOVE – Taj Mahal / Agra, India
The ornate Taj is the main attraction in Agra, the center-north Indian city built on the banks of the Jamuna River. http://www.mapsofagra.com/general-information/tourist-offices.html Is there a more romantic destination of the Taj Mahal? That astounding testimony of love, was commissioned by a ruler of the Mogul (Shah Jahan), to commemorate his late wife. In this city, other places not to miss, …
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SILK ROAD – Fluffy emotions, from Xi’an to Istanbul
When you are talking about the Silk Road http://www.turismocinese.it/itinerari/la-via-della-seta/ we refer to the road that allowed large western empires touching China, through Central Asia. Take that route (which links Xi’an with Istanbul), moving from east to west. Silk started all from China. Over the centuries, the path followed by the merchants has changed, so it is difficult to identify a …
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THROUGH THE WINDOW OF THE TRAIN – China’s train tours / The Silk Road
CHINA’S TRAIN TOURS In ancient times, the Silk Road was China’s link with central Asia and Europe. You can retrace this epic route by the privately chartered Orient Express, unveiling the mystery of this legendary route. The China train tours, are carefully designed catering to different needs. All of them are flexible, and can be customized to suit your budget. …
Read More »FOLIAGE TRAIN – Observe the autumn coat, with a scenic railway
In a year, 500,000 passengers use this train on the part of Italian line (one million of the Swiss). This is a special trip, in an explosion of colors and golden atmosphere. Before leaving, you should know that this is a slow journey (two hours to travel 52 km), on the scenic railroad that runs through the autumn colors of …
Read More »THE ADVENTURE OF THE GOLDEN BRONZE – Cartoceto di Pergola / Italy
All we know, is that the statues were cast between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD. That equestrian group, is the only one of its kind to have survived from the Roman age. The group includes two horsemen and two women (whom experts have not yet been able to identify). For the men, most suggest Nero, Julius …
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