This little bridge is in the downtown of Ljubljana (Slovenia). A very cute city!
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Not just because Prague is a popular destination for holidaymakers. It is one of the European cities in its original architecture that has the least damage fro the war. Prague has beautiful architecture from Art Nouveau to Renaissance, as well as Cubist and Gothic style.
When in Prague, you must not miss the Prague Castle which is the biggest castle in the world.
It has been around since the 9th Century!
Imagine, this is the Lennon Wall. It was said that there are John Lennon-inspired graffiti and lyrics from songs by the Beatles. An important yet symbolic wall full of graffiti that represents youth ideals in the country.
Next on the list that you must see is the 'Old New Synagogue'- Europe's oldest active synagogue. The reason why you must see it is becauseit was spared during the Nazi's destruction, so it means it was never entered by the Gestapo during the war!
Everybody will surely advice you to check out this unique Astronomical Clock. It has a dial that represents the position of the sun and moon in the sky. You must also try to catch the 'Walk of the Apostles' and the speciality about this clock is also the calendar dial with medallions.
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March 03, 2011
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Spain has more than 200 golf courses, each with its own charm and difficulty level. Below are just 10 of the elite (info from the Golf Holidays Spain Website):
1. The Valderrama Golf Club is the finest and oldest golf clubs of Spain. It was built by American golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1974. It was later expanded in 1984 by Jones, and by 1999, the18 hole course was rated number one by the Golf World Magazine. The Club has played host to the Ryder Cup in 1997 and the WGC American Express Championship in 1999 and 2000.
2. La Manga Club was designed by Robert Dean Putman in 1971 and has three 18-hole courses, the North, South and West. The Club has hosted many top international golf tournaments like the Spanish Opens, the European Ladies Team Championship, the Spanish PGA etc.
3. Club de Golf Bonmont was founded by Swiss national Henry Ferdinand Lavanchy in 1990 and designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The 18 hole golf course has played host to the 1991 and 1996 Catalan Open.
4. Desert Springs Golf Club is Europe's only desert course called the Indiana which has been designed by Peter McEvoy. Opened in 2002, the club has already hosted the Spanish Amateur Men's Championship in 2004.
5. El Bosque Golf Club opened in 1975 and was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. The 18 hole course was especially designed to provide challenges to all levels of skills with obstacles like water, bunkers, wooded copse etc. The Club has hosted many tournaments like the Queens Cup, the Mediterranean Open etc.
6. Empordà Golf Club is the best resorts of Catalonia and has been designed by American architect Robert van Hagge. The Club has two 18 hole courses, the Empordà and the Empordà Forest. The Club is one of the PGA European Tour Qualifying Schools.
7. Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club was designed by Spaniard Severiano Ballesteros on the foothills of the Sierra Blanca mountains, and was opened in 1991. The 18 hole golf course has ravines, streams and well placed hazards to provide a challenge to all levels of players.
8. La Finca Algorfa Golf Club lies in the province of Alicante, and was opened in 2001. The 18 hole golf course was designed by José Gancedo with its most noteworthy feature being the reserve hole where regardless of unexpected circumstances, a player can still complete the 18 hole round.
9. San Roque Club boasts of two unique golf courses, the Old and the New, with the Old rated as the finest in Europe. The Old was designed by Dave Thomas in 1990, the bunkers redesigned later on by Seve Ballesteros. The New Course was designed by Perry Dye in 2002. The Club has hosted the Open de España in 2005 and 2006.
10. La Reserva de Sotogrande Golf Club has just recently opened its 18 hole course in 2003. Designed by American architect Cabell Robinson, the club is located in Costa del Sol, between two valleys that form the letter 'Y'.
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February 17, 2011
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It was pretty cold, but I didn't regret to visit Vienna (Austria) for the xmas fair:)
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January 29, 2011
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Amazing video from surfalaska.net (captured by Scott Dickerson) about surfers in Girdwood, Alaska.
A tidal bore caused the opportunity to ride waves for so long. It happens when the leading edge of an incoming tide pushes against an opposing current or the direction or a river. (source)
You can see wonderful photos on SURFALASKA.NET
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A tidal bore caused the opportunity to ride waves for so long. It happens when the leading edge of an incoming tide pushes against an opposing current or the direction or a river. (source)
You can see wonderful photos on SURFALASKA.NET
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January 16, 2011
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It was amazing to be at that mountain. Everything looked black and white without any touch after taking the photos.
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January 02, 2011
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It has a nice mood around. Not the same as the one in Strasbourg, France. This one doesn't have a gothic feel. It has some elements of Baroque after it was rebuild due to the heavy damages by the Tartars.
This part of the stairs captures the mood very well. Even the colours are very special. Don't you think?:)
December 24, 2010
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MuseumsQuartier, their slogan is 'Now or Never'.
This place called MQ Point is where culture mets kitsch. There are serious art with an offbeat humor. Many imaginative products other than museum tickets are sold. You can't miss the adorable traditional roly poly dolls. Some called it 'never-fall doll' or even tumbler toys.
The MQ Point is more than just a run-of-the-mill museum shop, it stocks cool design and unconventional gifts including mugs, bags, buttons and T-shirts with fun messages. Every “fashion Friday” the store picks a designer of the month and goes on to market products created by the winner at affordable prices. The result is an exciting cross-section of the Austrian and international design scenes.
MQ-Point
7., Museumsplatz 1
(main entrance to the Museumsquartier)
Tel. (+43-1) 523-58-81-1731
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
Being just a short jump from Budapest, it is especially popular to visit it over the weekend, from mid-November through Christmas. The reason is, Vienna's public squares are transformed into Christmas markets with hundreds of booths full of gifts and goodies for visitors to buy.
Each year a traditional Christmas Market transforms City Hall Square into a magical Christmas wonderland. Sample cookies, savor punch and select gifts at one of the many shopping booths throughout the square.
We were simply strolling and enjoying the amazing Christmas decorations: a giant 40 foot Advent wreath is prominently displayed in the center of the square while the trees in the neighboring Rathauspark twinkle with festive lights!
The Christmas village on Maria-Theresien-Platz is nestled between the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Museum of Natural History. More than 60 stands offer traditional, handcrafted wares and original gift ideas. The romantic Christmas Village in the Old General Hospital (Altes AKH) is a popular meeting point during Advent, especially for a younger crowd.
Tradition is the order of the day at the Old Viennese Christmas Market at Freyung. There has been a Christmas market here ever since 1772. Nowadays the stands offer attractive handcrafted pieces, glass decorations, cribs and ceramics. Festive Advent Christmas music rings out on the square from 4 pm.
It was also a wonderful time spent at the cultural and Christmas market in the Ehrenhof at Schönbrunn Palace where offers of Christmas romance in front of an imperial backdrop. The atmospheric market shows traditional handicrafts, hand-made jewelry and rustic Christmas decorations. There is a diverse children's program and a crib exhibition. The Christmas market in front of the Belvedere is also held in an imperial ambience.
An alternative Christmas market on Karlsplatz is a more contemplative affair. You're sure to find a Christmas gift or two amongst the wide range of handicrafts on offer. There's also lots to discover in the idyllic little lanes at the Christmas market on Spittelberg.
Vienna Christmas Market
November 13-December 24, 2010
10 am-9.30 pm, Fri & Sat -10 pm
December 24: 10 am-6 pm
City Hall Square, 1st district
Christmas Village on Maria-Theresien-Platz
November 17-December 24, 2010
11 am-9 pm
December 24: 11 am-3 pm
Maria Theresien-Platz, 1st district
Christmas Village at the Belvedere Palace
November 19-December 23, 2010
11 am-9 pm
Prinz Eugen-Strasse 27, 3rd district
Christmas Village at "Altes AKH" (Vienna's former General Hospital)
November 11-December 23, 2010
Mo-Fri 2 pm-10 pm
Sat & Sun 11 am-10 pm
Alserstr./Spitalgasse, Hof 1, 9th district
Old Viennese Christmas Market
November 19-December 23, 2010
10 am-9 pm
Freyung, 1st district
Culture and Christmas Market in front of Schönbrunn Palace
November 20-December 26, 2010
10 am-9 pm
December 24: 10 am-4 pm
December 25-26: 10 am-6 pm
New Year's market December 28-January 2:
daily 10 am-5 pm
Schönbrunn Palace, 13th district
Christmas Market on Karlsplatz
19 November - 23 December 2010
daily from 12 noon - 8 pm
Karlsplatz, 1010 Vienna
Christmas Market on Spittelberg
16 November - 23 December 2010
Mo-Th 3 pm - 9 pm, Fr 3 pm - 9:30 pm
Sa 10 am - 9:30 pm, Su 10 am - 9 pm
Spittelberggasse, Schrankgasse, Gutenberggasse, 1070 Vienna
Winter Market on Riesenradplatz
20 November 2010 - 2 January 2011
Mo-Fr 12 noon - 9 pm
Sa & Su 11 - 9 pm
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Guided tours to Christmas Markets in Vienna
December 23, 2010
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Fiakker is coming out from the Burg. A typical attraction in Vienna.
December 20, 2010
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In the 1050s the wife of Béla III of Hungary, who was the sister of the French king, gave the village to a knight named Aynard. The Aynard family built the Premonstratensian church beginning in 1220.
The church was destroyed in 1241 during the Mongolian invasions. Following the destruction, during the reign of Béla IV of Hungary, the church and monastery were rebuilt. Positioned at an important merchant route — halfway between Esztergom and Székesfehérvár and near Buda — the village underwent rapid growth.
In 1467 Mathias Corvinus granted the rights of an oppidium. He also gave the fortress to his son, Corvin János.
In 1541, Turkish troops occupied the fortress and held it for 145 years. During this occupation, they also built a Turkish bath, the ruins of which are still visible in the village.
In 1686 general Bottyán János fought there against the Turks. Later the Zichy family became the landowners of the region. They then rebuilt the castle.
An earthquake in 1763 ruined the church once again. It was not reconstructed after this horrific event. Settlers from Germany, who came to live in the abandoned village after the Turkish occupation, took the stones from the church and used them for building houses and fences. Many of the church's stones are still present in the walls of older houses.
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December 03, 2010
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A cute city in France right at the German border.
November 27, 2010
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