Oxford in southeastern England with a population of 165, 000 is famous for its university, motor manufacturing, publishing, IT science-based enterprises Founded in 900 A. D, Oxford became an important business and distribution border town after the Norman invasion in 1066, and displays every English architectural period since the arrival […]
Carnival is a celebration of life, and many cities all over the world organize elaborate parades and balls. It all started in Venice in the 12th century. Carnivals everywhere end 40 days before Easter, on Shrove Tuesday(Mardi gars). The Carnival of Venice started in 1162 to honour the triumph of […]
The most interesting cities of the U S A are – San Francisco, New York, Boston, New Orleans, but are surpassed by the natural wonders of the Yellowstone National Park, The Canyons, the Okeechobee region, just to name a few. San Francisco was established by the Spanish ( Gaspar de […]
Plan your trip Many people travelling to Europe just buy a ticket to London or Paris, and decide to travel for four or six weeks on the continent. If you fail to plan your visit, you will waste a lot of time finding suitable accommodation, travelling to different cities, and […]
Balearic Islands The Balearic island archipelago in the western Mediterranean Sea belongs to Spain now, but many political powers have governed this region starting with Phoenicians, followed by Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, and the Moors, who arrived in 902. King James I of Aragon in 1229 was successful in conquering the […]
Trier on the Mosel River Trier with a population of 110000 is located on the Mosel River. It is possibly one of the most charming and walk able cities in Germany. It was founded by Celts late in the fourth century B.C, and was conquered by Romans in the late […]
Restrooms Restroom design, maintenance and cleanliness vary in many regions and countries. In some regions, restrooms can be appalling, infested with flies, are dark, uncomfortable and downright unhygienic. Northern Europeans, North Americans, Japanese and Australians pay special attention to restroom cleanliness, whereas Middle Eastern countries in general pay scant attention […]
This small hilly Central European principality located between Switzerland and Austria is one of the wealthiest sovereign states of Europe with a personal GDP of more than $ 140 000.00. The landmass is 160 km2, representing one of the smallest sovereign states in Central Europe, and the population rarely exceeds […]
