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Posted by Sofia F on May 16, 2012
The Machu Picchu ruins are globally known as one of the most strikingly beautiful trekking sites on the planet. This awe-inspiring ancient city was built in mid 15th century, although its existence was not recorded until Spaniards stumbled upon it in 1530, and it was mostly forgotten for 400 years, until the American historian Hiram Bingham rediscovered it in 1911. The origin, purpose and story of the actual Inca ruins still remain a mystery, but perhaps that is what makes its prominent...
Posted by Natalia C on May 16, 2012
Located in Augsburg in Germany, The Fuggerei is the most antique social housing in the world. It was inaugurated in the 16th century, a time in which social housing where not common. The curious thing is that the houses are still working today and, furthermore, the complex is now a touristic attraction in Augsburg.
History of The Fuggeri:
The social housing of The Fuggeri where built in 1521 by the richest banker at the time, Jacob Fugger, with the objective of providing those in need with a...
Posted by Natalia C on May 16, 2012
Are you caught up by the novels of Sherlock Holmes? Have you seen the movies in the cinema? Then, if you travel to London you cannot miss walking through the route of Sherlock Holmes that the national tourism agency of London, Visit Britain, has to offer. Immerse yourself in the Victorian London to follow the steps of Sherlock Holmes and feel a part of the novels of Arthur Conan Doyle.
Day 1 of the route of Sherlock Holmes:
The route of Sherlock Holmes in London begins in the metro station of...
Posted by Jennifer on May 16, 2012
On the occasion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games of London 2012, the City of London, as well as the UK as a whole, are seeking not only promote the Olympics, but also the benefits of sport and a healthy lifestyle. In this sense, they started yesterday the first edition of “Walk to Work Week.”
On Monday morning, people who were commuting to work in the city of London could watch with awe a group of acrobats performing breathtaking series of stunts, jumps and leaps between the...
Posted by Natalia C on May 15, 2012
The Tuni Condoriri glaciers in Bolivia are gradually melting and are about to join the list of natural beauties that are extinct thanks to the effects of global warming. It is estimated that by 2025 the Tuni glacier will be extinct and by 2045 the Condoriri will disappear too.
The glaciers of Tuni Condoriri:
The glaciers of Tuni Condoriri are located in the middle of the Andes mountain range, 60 kilometers far from La Paz. The landscape that surrounds the glaciers is particularly bright,...
Posted by Sofia F on May 15, 2012
Croatia is a small, timeless country located at the crossroads of the Balkans, the Mediterranean sea and Central Europe, stretching from the slopes of the Alps to the banks of the beautiful Danube and Drava rivers. Its oustanding geography and landscapes are complimented by its rich culture and history, as the Republic of Croatia was built on the remains of the Roman Empire. After all the political debacle this land has gone through in the past centuries, it has emerged more beautiful and...
Posted by Sofia F on May 14, 2012
The German automobile company has developed, together with Micros Property Management Systems and VingCard Elsafe, a system that will allow drivers to book and pay for hotel rooms directly from the car. Using BMW ConnectedDrive, it will also be possible to get into the room without even checking in with the front desk, as a gadget attached to the car keys will open the door. But hotel booking companies and travel agents still don´t have anything to worry about. Although officials report that...