Europe
I’m going to Scotland! This New Year’s Eve, I’ll be welcoming 2014 in a country I’ve never been: Scotland. The biggest midnight moment on the planet, as they say, will be happening at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay with 80,000 people and fireworks. In fact, it was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records in 1996 at the […]
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Flying over Iceland There’s a reason why I visited Iceland two times within one year, when I don’t live anywhere near Europe. I showed my affection to Iceland more than enough times. Hotdog and coke are not the only reasons why Iceland attracts me. This little island at 66deg made me felt like I
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Oh, Italy, how I miss you. I stayed the longest in Italy during my Runaway Europe tour. From Milan to Naples, I enjoyed various aspects of this country for two weeks, and made me want to go back someday. Italy, previously well known as a part of the Roman Empire, is one of the most important
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Looking for things to do in Reykjavik? A few of us from same hostel decided to take a road trip to Rekjanes Peninsula. This little peninsula is the one where the international airport, Keflavik airport, is located. Great thing about road tripping in Iceland is that you can run into interesting places that
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Herculaneum In 79 A.D., the majestic Mount Vesuvius spout hot pyroclastic materials into the air. The whole region of Campania, where the volcano was located, was disappeared from the surface, completely. It was so hot, so fast; people couldn’t get out from the disaster. Herculaneum is one of the lost cities along with the famous
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What do you know about Bern, Switzerland? Bern, where Einstein spent two years of his life before he started his career as a theoretical physicist, is a small and somewhat very typical European city. This city has been named one of the top ten cities for the best quality of life, and it’s
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While I was traveling in Europe I was deeply touched by the world famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Colosseum, but also pleasantly surprised by how many great charming little towns there were. Even though I loved every moment in the big cities, the day trips made my time in Europe more special.
Day Trip in Europe is the Icing on the Cake – From Paris, Rome and Barcelona Read More »
Best of Rome in Photos Be careful, the bench you are sitting on right now is possibly 2,000 years old. Close your eyes and imagine, the exact place you are standing, used to be the strongest and most powerful civilization in the entire world. There are many reasons to include Rome in your
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My Favourite Polish Cuisine Thanks to Milk Bar (Bar mleczny), it’s easy to get Polish food with a very reasonable price. The term milk bar (different from Australian term) was created in 1896 in Warsaw, because the place offered milk-based food. However, the role of milk bar carried through World War II. Poland became a
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✪ Location: Reykjavik city center ✪ Internet Access: Wi-Fi works from the lobby to the second floor. No signal on the third and fourth. ✪ Room: I stayed in a private double with shared bathroom. The room and the bed was not quite enough for two people. But the shared balcony offered a great view of the
Downtown Reykjavik on a Budget: Reykjavik Backpackers, Iceland Read More »
