Barcelona is a city deeply rooted in Catalan culture and tradition. From human towers (referred to as “Castells”) to cava, this region has a bounty of things to do just begging to be explored. We’d visited Barcelona two times before, but hadn’t truly experienced the city until our latest trip. Since we saw the Sagrada Familia (in …
Napoleon called England a nation of shopkeepers, and London proves him right. From huge malls to small, family-run shops, traditional markets to modern department stores; shopping in London has endless possibilities.
Built in 1910, our historic palatial Grand Hotel celebrates its Centenary in 2010, representing one of the oldest luxury Hotels on Lake Como. Liberty-style decorated, directly facing the Lake (panoramic road to be crossed), the Grand Hotel Tremezzo is directly adjacent to Villa Carlotta and its botanical Gardens, 10-minute drive from the Golf Club of Menaggio and Cadenabbia, 1-hour drive from the Milan Malpensa International airport.
Austria is one of the countries in Europe having a rich and dramatic history, and its landscapes are dotted with historical landmarks such as medieval fortresses, castles, churches, etc. Moreover, Austria is also home to many great people from composers to military leaders, from poets to musicians.
Buckingham Palace serves as the official London residence of Britain’s king since 1837 and now it is the administrative headquarters of the Monarch. Also in use for the various official events as well as receptions held by the Queen. The State Rooms are open for tourists at Buckingham Palace every year.
The following article will attempt to look into a few of the many landmarks in and around the city of London. Some of these are well known, and some not so well known. While residents will be familiar with these, not all visitors will be as familiar or have an idea of the history housed within these great structures.
You might think the Oktoberfest tradition was started in Germany at the hands of a few brew-happy folks looking to sell their hops-fueled beverages. On the contrary, the facts are, the very first event was held in celebration of a wedded union and beer wasn’t the main attraction. As Crown Prince Ludwig prepared to marry Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen, locals were invited to the neighboring field (still called Theresienwiese in the bride’s honor) to join the party. Royal horse races closed the event, and it was the continuation of those races that really gave birth to Oktoberfest.
The capital of Spain since 1562, is located at the geographic center of the Iberian Peninsula. Because of its central location and high altitude, the climate of Madrid is characterized by warm dry summers and cool winters. Madrid is a city of great monuments. Among its highlights are the medieval center dating back to the Habsburg Empire and the Prado Museum.
