Restaurants at The Eiffel Tower

Posted by kiki | February 27th, 2010 in Travel in France | No Comments »

If Paris is considered as one of the most romantic cities in the world, dinner at the Eiffel Tower with that special someone is the epitome of Romanticism. This is possible in either of the two restaurants of the Eiffel Tower, Altitude 95, and suitable only for wealthier pockets Jules Verne, possessor of a star in the Michelin Guide.

The Altitude 95, located on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, which owes its name to 95 meters is just the height of the Eiffel Tower on the first floor with respect to sea level. The restaurant can accommodate two hundred people, and on one hand has fantastic views of the Seine, Trocadero, and the other gives the interior of the Eiffel Tower. The restaurant also has a bar.

restaurants at the eiffel tower - the altitude 95
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Visit Wittenberg – Luther’s House is A Symbol of The Reformation

Posted by kiki | February 25th, 2010 in Travel in German | No Comments »

Luther House is located in the town of Wittenberg, Germany, in a former Augustinian monastery where Luther lived first as a monk and later as owner with his own family. It is a unique site within Protestant Christianity, one of the most important.

The Wittenberg monastery was dissolved by the Reformation and then some became a student residence and other rooms were given to Luther and his family. Here Luther lived great moments of his life, for example all related to his conversion from Catholicism to a preacher of the break and also the fact that his wedding procession came out of this place toward the church.

The truth is that the building is very well preserved and now works here is an interesting museum dedicated to the great reformer and reform itself. Is your room, lounge with wood ceiling and tile Renaissance and the small reading room where Luther taught hundreds of students simultaneously.

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Travel to Amsterdam – Amsterdam Practical Information (Part 3)

Posted by kiki | February 23rd, 2010 in Travel to Netherland | 1 Comment »

- Tourist Information

There are tourist from many sides, but set with the emblem of VVV (Vereniging Voor Vreemdelingenverkeer-Association for the smuggling of aliens) who are officers and they have better prices.

- Drugs

They are very free you in Holland, and the coffee shops are allowed to use of soft drugs. Just do not think to Get her out of the country that you can drop a good problem.

- Weather

It is the sites which has surprised me in time. You can not trust. We must always go with a raincoat over it though the day is clear, when you least expect changes and within a short time a good rain falls. In summer the weather is pleasant enough, but as I say, the problem is and get things off to relieve himself of the abrupt changes of time.

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Travel to Amsterdam – Amsterdam Practical Information (Part 2)

Posted by kiki | February 20th, 2010 in Travel to Netherland | 1 Comment »

Continuing south we arrive at Central Ring begins where the theater district, where the main artery is the Leidseplein. We continue walking and knowing the area between channels that highlight mainly the Curve Dorada.

Farther south we have the MuseumsQuartier. Spacious and very green, there is an immense park and beautiful: the Vondelpark. Do not fail to miss a time for him, and if you can even rent a bike and ride for him. Lagos, tulips, forests, meadows walks … Neither can stop visiting the major museums of Amsterdam are here: the Rikjsmuseum and van Gogh. Nearby you also have a famous museum of diamonds.

The Ring This has its main campus in Rembrandtplein, a square and a lively atmosphere somewhat special. also found in this district the most photographed bridge in Amsterdam, the Skinny Bridge. Albert Cuypmarkt is the biggest market of Amsterdam, for lovers of curiosities.

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Travel to Amsterdam – Amsterdam Practical Information (Part 1)

Posted by kiki | February 18th, 2010 in Travel to Netherland | 1 Comment »

Amsterdam, the capital of Holland, is one of the most touristic cities and individuals across Europe. Cosmopolitan, open and original has many things that can attract us. Built on a low ground along the Amstel and Ij rivers, its system of levees to prevent flooding during flooding has become famous worldwide, and given that character is so unique. View slanted their homes, with many colors, or the number of channels that cross is a pleasure for tourists. Not only are these channels and houses … here are things you should know if you want to visit Amsterdam.

Amsterdam’s can be divided into seven districts or areas.

The main one is the downtown area, starting from the Central Station to get to Plaza Damm, where you will find the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church). This broad avenue there are plenty of bars and restaurants to eat at a good price. From there take the street Kalverstraat, a very commercial street with a special charm, where besides the classic shops you have the Amsterdam Historical Museum and the Begijnhof, a lovely monastic district. Madame Tussaud’s Museum and the Church of St. Nicholas are other views that can be done in this area.

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Backpacking Trip Through Europe

Posted by kiki | February 17th, 2010 in Backpaking Trip | 1 Comment »

Go traveling with nothing but a big rucksack on his back, is definitely a different experience than if you travel in the traditional manner, scheduling visits and hotels from home. Travel, as they say, the way of backpacking is an experience that is almost an adventure, however, that the trip is like one really expects it, definitely there are several factors to consider before start walking on European soil.

The first thing you should definitely consider is the backpack that is going to choose, for this, so that the journey is comfortable, should be not only proper, but perfect, it will be our constant companion throughout the trip. Once it has achieved the most comfortable backpack with the appropriate number of compartments, which is more practical, you should learn to pack for these trips. That means keeping on hand the items of first necessity to avoid having to disarm all the time the bag.

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La Taqueria Restaurant – Nice Place to Dinner

Posted by kiki | February 16th, 2010 in Travel in France | 1 Comment »

While shown as a hotel, La Taqueria is a Mexican restaurant located in the center of Strasbourg, in a street where there are numerous restaurants, rue de Frères. Specifically is located at 39 Rue des Frères.

The decor is quite striking and not miss any of the clichés and stereotypes about Mexico. I must say that the bathroom doors I was struck by the paintings they had.
In this restaurant, and in the vast majority in France must be booked in advance, especially on weekends.

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Travel to France – Interesting Information of Strasbourg City

Posted by kiki | February 15th, 2010 in Travel in France | No Comments »

City of France, capital of Bas-Rhin and the region of 258,400 h. Alasacia See Council of Europe. Bishop, a beautiful cathedral.

Strasbourg (French, Strasbourg, Strassburg German, Alsatian Strossburi pronounced) is the capital and largest city of Alsace, in eastern France. See Council of Europe, home to important institutions of the European Union (EU) and its historic center is since 1989 a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

Situated on the banks of the Ill River, where it joins the Rhine at the German border. The city has a population of 273.100 inhabitants, extending to more than 650,000 in its metropolitan Urban Community of Strasbourg covering Kehl in Germany.

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Travel to Amine – France

Posted by kiki | February 13th, 2010 in Travel in France | No Comments »

From the top of the spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral, one could almost touch the finger at the Eiffel Tower, the towers of London or the cliffs of the Cotentin … So much for the amateur to the ancient ruins and history and for the unconditional cultural events, for the lover of sport and nature, or simply curious dreamer, Amiens is a city full of charm.

Itinerary

Route of culture: Lille and Amiens in 4 days. Do not miss it:

- Notre-Dame Cathedral, included in the UNESCO world heritage and the visit of the World
- The gardens, floating vegetable gardens to discover by boat
- The House of Jules Verne in the center of the neighborhood of s. XIX
- The Saint-Leu, its canals, the water market
- The Museum of Picardy from Puvis de Chavannes to Sol Lewitt
- The Zoo of Hotoie
- The Bay of Somme in cercancías
- Specialties: the macaroons, chocolate tiles, the “ficelle picarde the” gateau battu ”

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Travel to Aix-en-Provence – France

Posted by kiki | February 12th, 2010 in Travel in France | No Comments »

In the way of the Mediterranean getaways, leisure and languor of the land of sunshine, Aix-en-Provence welcomes you to the rhythm of its festivals and events. The colors and scents of the sun-drenched fruit markets, the aromas of Provencal cuisine and the murmuring of its lovely old fountains awaken your senses. As a family or couple, Aix-en-Provence is a quote from the curious and lovers of food.

Itinerary

At the heart of Provence: Avignon, Aix en Provence, Marseille and Nice in 8 days. Not to be missed:

- The workshop of Cezanne and Cezanne sites
- Granet Museum
- The mansions
- The walk Mirabeau and the terraces of cafes
- Aix, the city of forty fountains
- The Cathedral of San Salvador and the triptych of the Burning Bush (fifteenth century)
- The city and its architecture judicial
- Specialties: the sanctimonious, wines DO “Coteaux d’Aix”, the calissons “little delicacies delicious almond paste
- Spa, casino
- And for athletes: hiking, mountain biking, golf, horse riding. etc.

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