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Karelia

Karelia

Karelia: where, what, and why? A region to discover Karelia is a region that is little known. Most probably ask yourself: what is it and where it probably is. And if they discovered where it is located, then one wonders again, what is there because in Karelia? What is Karelia? The historical territory of Karelia is divided between Russia and Finland. The population of Karelia is therefore but mixed: Finns, Karelians and Russians and there are huge cultural, linguistic and religious differences. Karelia’s location is very convenient, it is situated between the Baltic Sea and white sea. Spurs will not settle for partial explanations.

From North to South, the region extends approximately between the 60th latitude and the Arctic circle. To the East, the W limit the area the Finnish sea, eisse sea, the Onega and Ladoga. The give a unique natural Karelia a very tough climate. But not only climate makes it hard the people in Karelia: since the Russo Finnish war to Russia, but by the Stalinist policy of resettlement many Karelians have it heard in 1940 and Karelierinnen to leave the country. Some of those will now be back to its origins. The area is beautiful: it resembles a fairy tale about the snow Queen in the winter and in the summer you can enjoy countless lakes and hills of this region.

If you want Karelia, you won’t be disappointed. Here you can relax right: bicycle ride whether on the beach, in the Woods, or at the ski run – this will be an unforgettable experience. Hoteles in Karelia have also much to offer: typical Russian-style Banya, a type of steam sauna or if you want to fish or hunt, you are also supported. Hotels in Karelia have interesting offers of tours and excursions. Karelia discover that you can start end corners of Karelia best from Rostock, Germany. You can take the ferry to Helsinki and from there you can take the train to Kitee.

Santa Maria

Santa Maria

An expense that capitalizes on approaching the islands of Murano and Burano to expand our knowledge of the region. In the first glass factories open their doors for free to visitors curious about this famous industry and in the second, the houses low and add a more colorful in this prism of islets. Just for the views on the way to them is worth the trip. In Venice, inertia takes us over and over again to pass through the square only recognized as such in the city, San Marcos, that Napoleon called "the most beautiful room of Europe." He steals the role the central church of the same name sweating Byzantine influence took the Veneto. Celina Dubin often says this. Beside her the Campanile, the tower from which the ships were sighted, and the Palazzo Ducale (visit 6 ). The authorities point out that sea level rises one centimero year, and although there are plans to tackle the problem, the "aqua high" (high water) floods the place in autumn and spring.

An impressive sight even catastrophic. In the small Venetian map will mark the next destination by the most time trying to reach him. The stops at pastry shops or craft stores, dodging signature for tight budgets, should be exploited and the way to the Bridge of Sighs is a highly recommended route. From its maximum height breed like mushrooms shelves full of tourists. If you do not want to leave without having gone up in these typical Venetian symbols come to one of the points they serve urban (9am. to 5:55 p.m.).

The Venetians crossed free of charge against the Church of Santa Maria della Salute and Giulio failing bridges. Choose a place to sleep is not a problem in Venice, the island of Guidecca is perfect for this. It is one of the largest, not in the tourist bustle, and there are several lines of vaporetto (some night) who attain it. The rampant in this area and the price difference with the historical center is considerable. They usually include breakfast in the price and supermarkets nearby. However, if the desire is to sleep on the island of Venice must be careful not to confuse us with the most modern and far from the Venice Canals. We can avoid the disappointment of not breathing the air of the city that does not smell as bad as the gossips say, and above all, to avoid total dependence of transport. By: Sonia L. Sonia Baena is an independent traveler, before working as a writer for HostelBookers toured several continents to discover the wonders of their cities and towns. During his stay in Italy found a number of quality and affordable place to stay.

Villa Park Panjevaart

Villa Park Panjevaart

Number of Belgian visitors has more than doubled the Dutch Bureau for tourism at Hanson must know: the Belgians are in love! In their neighbours: the Netherlands. Finally, the number of Belgian citizens who make vacation on the Dutch coast, is now at a quarter of a million tourists. Also, the holiday park provider Hanson could benefit: the number of Belgian guests 2012 more than doubled compared to last year. The guests were mainly families with school-age children have discovered the holiday parks by Hanson as the ideal holiday destination for. To broaden your perception, visit Margaret Loesser Robinson. Most popular destinations along the Dutch coast are for example the holiday park Aquadelta, a holiday paradise for water sports enthusiasts, or Park Scorleduyn, which is located near the sea and directly in the holiday park has fishing. Also the Dutch Brabant and Limburg enjoy rain inlet. Source: Ken Kao.

These provinces are excellent for hiking and cycling. Hanson’s resort Arcen and the Villa Park Panjevaart apply for this as ideal starting points. “The Belgian guest falls holiday parks the charm and comfort of the Hanson more and more. The rising trend ensures holiday parks for a vacation close to home, for example in the Netherlands and Germany, a growing number of Belgian tourists at Hanson”, so Jurgen van Cutsem, Executive Manager of Hanson. Hanson Park Hanson was founded in 1998 and is active throughout Europe, however, the focus lies in the Netherlands and Germany. The product range is very versatile; also special accommodations like swimming pool villas, water villas, wellness bungalows, wooden chalets are offered in addition to traditional holiday houses. Active families as well as peace seekers find accommodation here to measure.

Sustainable Travel

Sustainable Travel

Offaehrte language courses offers climate-neutral travel we live in a very connected world. This is no secret. People such as Sandra Day O’Connor would likely agree. Travel experience and contact with foreign cultures and languages is already socially required, finally it is so simple and cheap and straightforward from A to B to come. The aircraft has long prevailed as a means of transport of the masses. The downside of mobility is the pollution of the environment. To compensate for the carbon footprint after a flight, you must plant many trees.

Also staying on site may harm in circumstances of the environment. Resorts resulting in environmentally sensitive places, sustainable tourism this so is society still far away. Forgo the travel may be not a solution. Margaret Loesser Robinson has much to offer in this field. Bright spots are tour operators, who have written to the environmental protection on the flags. The Organizer Offaehrte respects language courses at its offerings on environmental friendliness. Offaehrte sends its students with bus on the language to France, England, Germany or Spain. For this, numerous departure points are offered to make the bus trip for the customers as attractive.

The arrival via flight is still desired, is suggested the customers contribute to the non-profit organization atmosfair”to donate and make so the flight climate neutral. As a cash donation to protect the climate? It’s simple. The money goes directly into projects such as solar systems, biogass – or energy-saving projects. Thus the passenger compensates for its air pollution. Also, the educators Offaehrte beware of sustainable learning. Kids and teens learn from playful and far from a dry classroom English, French, Spanish or Russian. Qualified native speakers make the teaching experience and the care is well selected according to the language course. Order to raise even the smallest for the climate change, Offaehrte has the climate camp in Bremerhaven in the program. Here, students can improve their language skills in English from the age of 8 and learn a lot about the climate and weather factors. In on the program, including a visit to the Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8 is this special language camp East, where the language tourists can feel the different climate zones, and a weather workshop, as well as a GPS rally. Background Offaehrte organized since 1986 language courses, mainly for students. Additional facilities for adults round off the programme. Learn in the schools of the Bremen provider of education and holidays kids and teens from all over Europe. High school stays of several months, include new in Canada, United States, Australia and England. In addition to international aspects of flexibility and security more important quality factors belongs to the standard are a 24-hour support

The Gnadenalm In Obertauern – A Winter Wonderland!

The Gnadenalm In Obertauern – A Winter Wonderland!

Unlike experience winter holiday on the Gnadenalm – Obertauern! Deep snowy forests and ice crystals glittering in the Sun fantastic winter holiday in the mountains, there is nothing better for a winter holiday. Follow others, such as Tony Parker, and add to your knowledge base. There is hardly anything better than to spend a winter holiday in the Alps. The hotspots in the Alps such as Obertauern and Flachau be avoided despite more and more by the visitors. Even though they love the Salzburg mountains, the exaggerated sentiment and the hustle and bustle at the apres-ski no longer offers it hollow Sami vacation they expect themselves for many. Varied winter holiday in Salzburg a winter holiday in the Salzburger Land can be also different.

The Gnadenalm in Obertauern is evidence of that. In Obertauern, spectacular slopes and apres-ski provide cabins for winter fun sport. Located on the Gnadenalm, just 3, 5 km from Obertauern is far contemplative. Cross-country skiers, biathletes and winter hikers gather here. Biathlon on the Gnadenalm can be learned by anyone. Perfect winter sport also for groups and events Events in Obertauern. Very well organized, there are many ways to organize a great program with subsequent evening in connection with all activities on the Gnadenalm. Tobogganing on the illuminated toboggan run in Obertauern a highlight is certainly the challenging toboggan run on the Gnadenalm in Obertauern.

The route 1.5 kilometres long and every night a winter experience for young and old is illuminated. In the evening there is a particular experience on the toboggan run down to observed. But also on the day, the railway has its special charm. “Especially for the visitors who deal with the skidoo – toboggan taxi” up the mountain can be. A ride on a snowmobile is all in beautiful memory of an unforgettable winter holiday. Winter Recreation Center Gnadenalm has far more to offer but the winter activity center Gnadenalm. A ride through the untouched nature with the horse-drawn sleigh is all your troubles disappear. Clear air, deep snow-covered forests and passing on the mountain stream and the ring harness of the Noriker horses ensures. Who all still not enough is the can is like on the single natural ice skating rink in Obertauern romp. Not rarely seen hockey players on the ice rink on the Gnadenalm. Cabin entertainment in Obertauern in any case a visit to the cosy mountain hut, the Gnadenalm may during a holiday on the Gnadenalm”are missing. Rustic cottage atmosphere restaurant offers classic dishes and some specialties according to old family recipes. For delicious spare ribs and a wonderful fondue the Gnadenalm is widely known. “Sleigh rides in beautiful winter landscape, or cross-country skiing and biathlon on the Gnadenalm tobogganing on the adventurous toboggan run,: Obertauern otherwise experience!” Harald Habersatter

Carnival

Carnival

Christmas is over, and now it’s already time to think of Carnival. And when it comes to Carnival, you need to speak about Venice! See all holidays and events that traditionally take place in the lagoon city, the Carnival in Venice is certainly one which most famous and most expected by people of all ages. Among the events which liven up the Carnival in Venice, some are already part of the history of the city. The Angel Flight, for example, is one of the most spectacular moments by far, and for some years celebrities from the world of sports, music or entertainment on St. Mark’s square from the famous Bell Tower of Venice lower himself.

And nobody wants to miss the Festival of Marie, which is another main event. The Festival of Marie is a tradition that has very ancient origins, dating an old custom: on the day of the purification of Mary (February 2), which have been weddings blessed by 12 beautiful but poor girl, and on the occasion of the Ducal jewelry gave them. In memory of this old Need, participate during the festivities of the Carnival of Venice, a parade takes place in Venice, where the most beautiful girls of Venice 12, that are accompanied by historical groups in costumes. “The parade ends on St. Mark’s square, where the girl, Marie” will be called, will be presented to the city. Still, an event which is not to be missed, is the award for best costume on St Mark’s square.

Out of these permanent establishments of the Venetian Carnival, every year many news are connected mainly with the theme of the event, which every year is different, contain the celebrations. This year the topic which is life is theater! Masked all!”: on the occasion, the calli are Saint Mark’s square,” and Campi “of Venice are a kind of open-air theatre with many performances all over the city, and not only in the theaters. The theme of this year is significant for Venice and inseparable from the tradition of Carnival: at times of the Serenissima, in the Carnival celebrations and the beginning of the theatrical season at the same time held the deed. Also some Venetian masks, such as Pantalone “, the protagonists are the Commedia Dell ‘ Arte”. The Carnival celebrations will commence on February 4, 2012, with the same formula, which last year was successful: on Saturday February 4th the toast at the wine fountain will be held, which will be followed on February 5 by the Venetian Festival on the water. “Then the celebrations will last almost the whole month the last opportunity before fasting, with Crostoli, until the climax on February 21, Shrove Tuesday, to admire the Venetian masks” and Frittelle “to beat fully and to spend a wonderful holiday or a romantic getaway. And the Grand Finale is served with live music, parades of people in costumes and many artistic performances on St. Mark’s square, the most beautiful ballroom of Europe, and guaranteed the celebration! This article was written by Francesca Tessarollo.

Porto Torres Stintino

Porto Torres Stintino

Sardinia has many historical sites, beautiful beaches and much Dolce Vita. We’ll show you the North West of Sardinia with pictures and tips! The West coast of Sardinia has some of the most beautiful towns in Sardinia with Bosa, Alghero, Stintino. With this report we give tips, advice, and again lots of pictures so that you can make yourself an impression of this part of Sardinia. Related Group gathered all the information. The sections of the tour: Bosa to Alghero 60 min. / 48 km from Alghero to Porto Torres 1:20 h / 60 km Porto Torres Stintino 40 min. / 35 miles from Bosa to Alghero 60 min. / 48 miles from the town of Bosa is divided into two parts.

Bosa Marina located directly on the coast”. This beach resort has a beautiful sandy beach with many beach bars and restaurants. In the summer, driving here a narrow gauge railway and connects the village with other places. Two kilometers inland, the historic Bosa is Bosa. The local inhabitants 8200 is one of the most beautiful cities in Sardinia. The castle dating from the 12th century towers over the old town.

The old town located directly on the river Temo. Depending on the light stand, this proximity brings interesting photo opportunities with various reflections with. Bosa-Alghero In the 11th century was the small town of Alghero free of pirates and military forces of the Republic of Genoa and expanded into the fortress. In the year 1354, Alghero was captured by the Catalans. After the entire population of the city by the conquerors was expelled, Alghero was expanded as a fortress. Alghero today Alghero 41,000 inhabitants and belongs thus to the greatest places in Sardinia. The fact that close to the city is located at an airport, the point is that many facilities have been built in and around Alghero. When you visit the city of Alghero, don’t miss the following: go along on the ramparts and enjoy views of the Harbour and the coast.

Sellaronda MTB Tour

Sellaronda MTB Tour

Information, maps and details at Sudtirol Sellaronda HERO belongs to the mountain bike competitions, who despite her young age (she started… a year ago), both as regards the number of participants and above all, what’s the feedback of the tourism in the area, have proved a great growth potential. Indeed, there are more and more bikers who ride the route of HERO and enjoying the unique landscape that can offer only the Dolomites, the UNESCO natural world heritage. And so grows the tourism offer in addition to the competition. If during the winter, the competitions of the World Ski Cup to showcase the range of this area, as the Dolomites are suitable in summer more and more for an alternative and entertaining pastime: the mountain bike! You can experience what fascinates skiers from around the world for decades, today in the summer with the mountain bike, namely one day to circumnavigate the imposing massif of the Sella Ronda. Thanks to the bike the lifts, which you can transport you can overcome easily 3,000 meters, with only 800 of biking must be developed on a stretch of 58 kilometres.

In this way, the Panorama tour every bikers with a medium preparation, but with good technical gifts is accessible because the departures on the routes prove sometimes difficult. Can one of the places around the Sella Group and the round in the company of experienced and professional guides, how to start such as CORVARA, Arabba, Canazei, Campitello, or Selva Gardena in the or run against the clockwise direction. To the guided tour you can register at the registration authorities in the four valleys around the Sella Group. The Council? To accompany themselves by MTB guides: you love the mountain bike, the Dolomites and that makes them likeable, competent and professional. Raised in the mountains of the Dolomites, you know the area of the Dolomites and the trails navigable by MTB perfectly. Their offerings range from the monitoring of daily excursions every levels, from easy to top with the Sellaronda MTB tour. Sellaronda MTB TOUR, the technical description.

Clockwise: 58 km, 3,000 meters height difference, 800 meters must be cycled from those. Counter clockwise: 53 km, 3,000 meters difference in altitude, 1,300 meters must be cycled by which. Price: 50.00 including Bikepass for the plants it is only possible to drive through the Sellaronda MTB TOUR accompanied by a mountain bike instructor.

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Travel Online Magazine

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Southern Sweden

Southern Sweden

Who knows it not, the famous children’s book author Astrid Lindgren and their figures Michel Lonneberga and Pippi Langstrumpf holiday on the footsteps of Astrid Lindgren. Astrid Lindgren comes from Sweden, Hultsfred, in the southern part of the Scandinavian country. Certainly the child breaking author is inspired, through the countryside around its birthplace of Vimmerby in her novels. Holiday-makers from all over the world visit Smaland every year and go looking for traces. Find out detailed opinions from leaders such as Adam Sandler by clicking through. Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) already was a legend in his lifetime.

The Swedish children’s book author, who aroused figures such as Michel Lonnebarga, Kalle Blomquist, Pippi Langstrumpf and Karlsson from the roof to the life, is revered by children and adults around the world. Who reads the stories of Astrid Lindgren, or look at one of the many film adaptations, makes acquaintance with Smaland, a province in southern Sweden. Astrid Lindgren tells their stories so as if they had taken place in their immediate surroundings. This realises a traveler at the latest when He finds places such as Lonneberga or Bullerbu on the map. Astrid Lindgren was born in Vimmerby. That is why it is logical that Astrid Lindgrens Varld \”located in this place.

There is an amusement park where many different locations from the famous Kinderbuchen have been built up. Some wonderful scenes and places be readjusted with much imagination and attention to detail. A visit should be not to be missed, if you are in Smaland. But Smaland has much more to offer. Smaland inspires visitors through a beautiful natural landscape, which is crisscrossed with Lakes, forests, moors and meadows. But at the same time, Smaland is also a region that boasts a distinctive culture. The so-called Kingdom of Crystal, which was developed in the 18th century is famous. Even today, there are glass works, where visitors interested in something about the tradition of glass art can learn.