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Brussels, Belgium
Brussels (Bruxelles in French, Brussel in Dutch) lies in the center of Belgium,
with the Senne, a small stream splitting neatly in two around the city center. A
popular convention and tourist center, the city is world-renowned for its fine beer,
divine chocolate, and Belgian lace. Known as the "Capital of Europe," Brussels hosts
the European Union Commission, as well as NATO headquarters, and is regarded as
the international meeting hub of the twenty-first century.
Medieval Grand-Place, is indeed grand, with many 17th-century buildings and daily
flower markets. Reopened in 2006, the Atomium, Brussels' Eiffel Tower, provides
great views, inside and out. Architecture fans should visit Musee Horta, home of
Belgian master architect Victor Horta. St. Gery's clubs and bars are packed year-round.
Seafood eateries abound in Ste. Catherine.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen (Danish: København) is the capital of Denmark. Copenhagen is Denmark's
largest city. Copenhagen is the seat of the national parliament, the government,
and the monarchy.
The transnational Oresund Bridge was completed in 2000, connecting Copenhagen and
the Swedish city of Malmö by both car and rail. This resulted in integrating their
respective labour markets, increasing the number of commuters from both sides.
The original designation for the city, from which the contemporary Danish name is
derived, was Kjøbmandehavn, "merchants' harbor". The English name for the city is
derived from its Low German name, Kopenhagen.
Copenhagen is a very beautiful city with many old and well preserved buildings.
It's a very cosy city and home to Tivoli Gardens and the Little Mermaid.
Nice, France
Arrive in Nice on a cloudless day, and you'll get the shock of a lifetime. The airstrip
lies in the Mediterranean sea and from the plane it looks like you're going to hit
the water. But let this not stop you for going to Nice because you will absolutely
fall in love with this place. The drive/bus ride in from the airport along the Promenade
des Anglais is the perfect introduction to the French Riviera's gem of a city. This
is the Mediterranean as you pictured it!
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Paris, France
Paris, the capital of France, the capital of fashion and love. There's truly something
for everyone in Paris, but be sure to check out the Eiffel Tower and make sure you
get there early as you could be in for a lengthy wait.
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Bremerhaven, Germany
A land of progressive cities and delicate, castle-coated countryside, Germany mixes
the old and the new into an appetizing touristic blend. From the Lederhosen and
ample, aging beer halls to the world capital of techno and roads without speed limits,
there are few who won’t find something to love.
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Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt am Main is the largest city in the German state of Hessen and the fifth-largest
city in Germany, with a 2008 population of 670,000. The urban area had an estimated
population of 2.26 million in 2001. The city is at the centre of the larger Frankfurt
Rhine Main Region which has a population of 5.3 million and is Germany's second
largest metropolitan area.
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Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg first known for its cosmopolitan flair and its numerous historic and even
idyllic features. Hamburg boasts of rich cosmopolitan living as Germany's second
largest city, located in the northern part of the country.
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Munich, Germany
Munich is the capital of Germany's state of Bavaria, and is the third largest city
in Germany. The city has a population of around 1.3 million and it is located on
the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps.
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Sindelfingen, Germany
A land of progressive cities and delicate, castle-coated countryside, Germany mixes
the old and the new into an appetizing touristic blend. From the Lederhosen and
ample, aging beer halls to the world capital of techno and roads without speed limits,
there are few who won’t find something to love.
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Aviano, Italy
Having been an iconic travel destination since the days of the British aristocracy’s
‘Grand Tour’, Italy’s certainly no stranger to tourism. That’s hardly surprising,
as it’s all but untouchable internationally in terms of art, food, lifestyle, romance,
wine, and, of course, coffee (if you’re American, be prepared to be mocked viciously
over the ‘Americano’).
In capital Rome you’ll find abundant traces of the Roman Empire in the Coliseum
and the countless crumbling monuments spread throughout the city. Vatican City,
a tiny country within the city’s boundaries, inspires visitors with the art of the
Sistine Chapel, the reverence of St Peters and the history of the Vatican Museums,
as well as the harlequin colors and staunch demeanor of the famous Swiss Guard.
Then there’s the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Imperial Forums, Piazza
Navona…
Romantics will find riding the rising waters of Venice and exploring its renaissance
architecture an irresistible draw, stepping out of their hotel directly onto a curving
longboat. So long as they avoid the increasingly common floods, that is. Florence,
and its endless rows of red-roofed houses aren’t far behind. The nightly flirtatious
promenade is enjoyable, as are the potent selection of coffee houses, but it’s the
sensational selection of old-world art that keeps the city’s international tourist
trade ticking over.
Hiring a Vespa and heading out into the vineyards of the Italian countryside is
another quintessential experience, perhaps finishing with a crawl up into the Alps
and a gentle walk amongst the summer flowers and jangling cow bells, before heading
to a hillside village to sample the world’s creamiest ice cream.
In fact, there’s so much to see in Italy, you’d best book a whole summer. Once you’re
finished soaking up the above – and wallowing in the beauty of the sing-song language
- there’s always the wilds of Mediterranean Sardinia, the Tuscan vineyards, Milan
and its famous football teams, Pompeii and its infamous volcano, one of the world’s
most beautiful languages to play with, hiking the Dolomites, Gucci, the Amalfi Coast,
Bologna’s foodie wonderland…
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. Founded in 1275, it's known for old
houses and its many canals. Amsterdam is bursting with museums full of art work
by famous Dutch painters, like Rembrandt (Rijksmuseum) and Van Gogh (Van Gogh museum),
and any collection of things that would interest tourists. Also
well known is the Anne Frank house on Prinsengracht. Holland is also famous for
beer. This is the home of Heineken Brewery and the Heineken Experience is a must
for visitors to Amsterdam.
For centuries Amsterdam has been famous for its tolerance. From the medieval times
to the present people with different religions, colors and visions live together
in peace in a 24-hour city. The Red Light District is where sex workers legally
sit behind windows and in the so called "coffee shops", soft drugs are sold by the
gram. Maximum amount of sale is 5 grams. Note, officially soft drugs are still illegal
but consumption for personal use is tolerated. Absinthe is even available to try
here.
Famous districts are: the City Center (with the Red Light district, Dam Square and
shopping), Old South (with Vondelpark, designer shops and lots of little restaurants
and cafes like New York's Soho) and football club AFC Ajax.
Drammen, Norway
The Norwegian national anthem starts with: "Yes, we love this country.." ("Ja, vi
elsker dette landet..") which is quite understandable! Norway is a fantastically
beautiful country - the mountains, fjords, lakes, valleys and even the cities! Norwegians
are wonderful people who are very hospitable and interested in the world around
them.
Norway is ranked one of the most, if not the most, expensive countries in the world
when it comes to buying consumer goods. But, visiting Norway, especially the West
Coast in the summer, is an amazing experience.
The biggest cities are Oslo , Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim and Kristiansand. The
cities are very different from one another due to the lack of good public transport
in the past.
Be sure to try the Norwegian specialities: Brown Cheese and Whale meat.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid is the capital of Spain, established as such by King Philip II in 1561 for
its location in the exact center of the country.There is a marker on the pavement
just outside the Town hall in Sol that marks the centre, and is the point where
all roads in Spain are measued from. Although it was just a fortified village when
it became the seat of Philip's global empire, today it is home to several million
people, three of the world's greatest museums, and an incredible nightlife.
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Rota, Spain
Located in southern Europe, the Spanish mainland is bordered by the Mediterranean
Sea. Spanish territory includes the Balearic Islands in the Med and the Canary Islands
off the African coast. It shares land borders with Portugal, France, Andorra, Gibraltar,
and Morocco.
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Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm is a beautiful city with a lot to offer a traveller. Easily accessible
from the airport with a short train ride that leads into the center of the city.
The main part of the city lies on fourteen islands that are connected.
From museums on the ancient vikings, to modern art galleries there is a lot to see.
Stockholm also has Skansen an open air museum that lies near quite a few of the
museums. Be sure to check with the museums as few have free or reduced price entrance
on certain days. Take a tour of the city by water as there is a lot of it around!!
The old city - Gamla Stan - is a maze of alleys and squares. There are great shops
and cafes in this area and it's definately worth a visit; however since it is more
touristy it can be more expensive. It is also where the Royal Palace is located
and guarded.
For shopping, stay near central station/Norrmalm area for a wide array of shops.
South of Gamla Stan is Södermalm which is full of good cheap eats and pubs. Accommodations
are plentiful in Stockholm and it's hard to go wrong with any of them since Sweden
has a high standard for their hospitality industry and everything is easily accessibly
by tunnelbana(subway), city bus, bike, or even your own two feet!
While it can be very expensive like other Scandinavian Countries, there is something
for everyone, and a few attractions are free to get into.
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich), and is the
most populous city of Romandy (the French-speaking part of Switzerland). It is situated
where Lake Geneva (French Lac Léman) flows into the Rhône River, and is the capital
of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. In 2004-2005, the population of the canton
was 441,000, that of the "commune" within the traditional city limits 185,526, and
that of the metropolitan area — which extends into neighboring France and Swiss
Canton of Vaud — about 960,000. Geneva is widely regarded as a global city, mainly
due to the presence of numerous international organizations. Geneva is largely a
financial hub in Europe, having seats or outlets for almost every international
bank in the world. The city is also the headquarters of many of the agencies of
the United Nations. A 2006 survey found Geneva to have the second highest quality
of living in the world (after Zürich).
Zurich, Switzerland
Zürich is the biggest city in Switzerland and its economical centre. The city is
situated at lake Zürich with a great cultural and night life it's a very interesting
place to visit. The city is dissected by the river Limmat.
The most famous shopping street is bahnhofstrasse for splurging on swiss watches.
Besides watches, Switzerland is also known for its chocolate. The best example of
this can be found at Sprüngli, a chocolatier with a tearoom.
Zürich is well connected to all other sights in Switzerland.
London, England
While London was once the capital of the largest Empire of the world, today London
is one of the world's leading Cultural, Business and Financial centers. The city
has retained its Cosmopolitan nature. Whatever language you speak, you are bound
to hear it everywhere in the city. The mix of cultures in London is amazing. The
best part is that most people are polite and friendly.
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Mildenhall / Lakenheath, England
As the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, the United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Ireland played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy
and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched
over one-fourth of the earth's surface. The first half of the 20th century saw the
UK's strength seriously depleted in two World Wars, the strengthened US, and the
Irish republic withdraw from the union. The second half witnessed the dismantling
of the Empire and the UK rebuilding itself into a modern and prosperous European
nation. As one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding
member of NATO, and of the Commonwealth, the UK pursues a global approach to foreign
policy; it currently is weighing the degree of its integration with continental
Europe. A member of the EU, it chose to remain outside the Economic and Monetary
Union for the time being. Constitutional reform is also a significant issue in the
UK. The Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland
Assembly were established in 1999, but the latter was suspended until May 2007 due
to wrangling over the peace process.
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