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August 3, 2016

Britain’s Best Running Roots

With all of Britain’s natural sights and great activities, running will give you an opportunity to experience the best of both worlds. Everywhere you look at any route, there’s always something magical and exceptional to see. Of course you don’t have to really run until you’re out of breath; you can take your time, walk and look around even closer.

East Cornwall is an amazing running route that also provides a magnificent view of fishing villages and breathtaking beaches. The gentle winds also provide great comfort in spite of the sun. The South Downs is located near the Eastbourne with chalk hills extending from the Itchen Valley. It provides a close-cropped turf that resulted from centuries of grazing.

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July 27, 2016

Neuschwanstein Castle’s Grandeur in Germany

Europe

Just how grand and appreciated is Neuschwanstein Castle? Well, it’s been featured in a lot of films and has been the inspiration for the sleeping beauty castle, yes THE “Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle.” It’s visited by over 1.3 million people a year. Located at a rugged hill just above Hohenschwangau village, it was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as his personal refuge, but was opened in 1886 after his death. The castle was never finished, if it had been then it would have had over 200 interior rooms instead of 14. Three years was their estimation before it was finished, but since Ludwig II wanted everything to be perfect, it took longer and wasn’t finished even at his death 17 years later. Neuschwanstein Castle is well equipped with the modern technology of their time like toilets with automatic flush on every floor and even an air heating system for the entire castle. In the courtyard, you can find an astonishing inner garden and even as far as an artificial cave. Of course we can’t forget to mention the two story Byzantine style throne room, with paintings that depict angels, which ironically does not have a throne since Ludwig II […]

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July 18, 2016

Experience London’s Garden of Eden

Europe

In the peaceful place of Cornwall, a paradise awaits those nature lovers and enthusiasts. A garden filled with so many varieties of flora that you’ll be staggered on the actual count. The Eden Project was opened to the public back in May 2000 and it has since then collected plants from all over the world and placed them in the artificial biodomes. But all of this is not only for show, it has become a great source of knowledge towards a better sustainable future. Located there is the world largest greenhouse, the Rainforest Biome. All the sights and smell of a rainforest just within your reach. The Tropical Biome gives you a glimpse of all the tropical plants you might have only seen in pictures. The Mediterranean Biome displays arid plants like olives and grape vines, there are also various sculptures present. Then there’s the Outdoor Biome which shows plants that grow on the temperate regions of the world like lavender, sunflower and hemp. Other important things that they show and demonstrate are the different products that come from the plants. And just with a transfer of a biome, you can literally experience the climate and flora of other countries. […]

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July 7, 2016

Travelling to Croatia’s Plitvice National Park and Slovenia’s Lake Bled

Budget Travel

Day 1
It’s been a while since I travel alone, more than a year I think. I kinda miss it, so here I am, at florence bus terminal in Praha, about to embark on my new escapade! I’m going to Croatia and then Slovenia.
I’m taking Flixbus that departs at 7:30am to Vienna Edberg. I prefer Flixbus among other bus companies because it has more room for your legs, well, I’m not tall but I get uncomfortable with small space like the Student Agency Bus, another advantage of this bus is the price, it’s a lot cheaper compare to others.

After 3 hours waiting in Vienna bus station, I took the bus headed to Zagreb, Croatia.

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June 26, 2016

What makes autumn the best season to travel to Himalaya

Destinations

The Great Himalaya Range, with its statuesque Everest Peak, attracts hundreds of adventure travelers every year. To many, exploring Himalaya’s wilderness, meeting the people and admiring the surroundings is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

However, in order to have a safe hike and avoid unexpected dangers, you should choose your season carefully. Autumn for example – between the months of September and November – is the best time to explore Nepal.
The weather conditions are sunny and clear throughout the day and warm in the night in these months.

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June 22, 2016

7 Ways to Travel Cheap in Paris

Europe/France

Opening a bottle of French wine on a beautiful sunny day and enjoying your favorite ravioli while gazing at the Paris skyline is the definition of a perfect day. Paris is one of the favorite cities of millions of travel enthusiasts around the world. Thanks to its vintage cobblestones streets with lights shining on the surface, while incredible music and delicious food are all around you. Paris is a city that is divine and takes elegance to its best!

Apart from all the fun things you can do in Paris, your wallet might not find it funny, as it is also a very expensive city. Money is known to disappear quickly in restaurants, bars and visiting attractions if you’re not smart. It won’t be a happy feeling finding your bank balance trippin’, trust me! Are you planning a trip to Paris? To save you from trouble and your checks from bouncing, here are some of the best tips that have helped me stay in the budget on my last trip to the city of love and romance.

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June 22, 2016

Events in Siena in July 2016: the Palio and other Summer events in Siena

Destinations/Europe

Are you planning to spend a peaceful weekend or a nice holiday in Siena this Summer? If so, you will certainly be interested in knowing the events in Siena that will take place in July of 2016, the middle month of Summer during which the city of the Palio comes alive with folklore and exclusive occurrences. In addition to the center of Siena, during the month of July events will take place also in Chianti, Val d’Orcia and Val d’Elsa.

The main events in and around Siena in July 2016

The Palio of the 2nd ofJuly itself is the first event for which you should already be looking for a nice accommodation near the city center! A practical advice on this regards: choose the Hotel Italia in Siena, a 3-stars hotel near the city walls, but outside the restricted traffic zone. Booking a hotel near the center but outside the restricted traffic zone like the Hotel Italia allows to reach the hotel by car, but also to reach Piazza del Campo easily on foot, with a nice walk of 15/20 minutes, to enjoy the race and the parade with historic costumes, the decorations of the square and all the multicolored folklore that surrounds this historic event.

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