The San Polo district is the smallest of Venice's six districts. It covers only 86 acres (that's about 35 hectares) in the center of the city. It's home to Venice's main market and has been for over 900 years. The main attractions are the Rialto Bridge and several churches including San Giacomo di Rialto, said to be consecrated in the year 421 and perhaps the oldest church in Venice. Santa Croce is north and west of San Polo. You may well stop by...more
The most famous and the largest bell ever cast at Whitechapel foundry was baptized as the 'Big Ben' after some interesting debate in the 19th century British parliament. In 1844, the British parliament unanimously passed the decision to incorporate a clock tower within the Houses of Parliament. But, the specifications that came out of the parliament corridors was a scientific impossibility for even the most adventurous of clock makers - "The...more
To picture an Alaskan fishing trip, imagine fish practically climbing into the boat by themselves. The fishing is incredible in Alaska. Remember those nature films of grizzlies swiping rivers of fish by the mouthful? They were probably shot in Alaska. You'll find that Alaskan fishing trips are no different. People who have stayed in Alaska fishing lodges tell stories of dipping their lines in the water and coming up with a catch. It's just that easy. Alaska has some of the finest fly and salt water fishing in the world, which explains the popularity of Alaskan fishing trips. I know one couple who stayed in an Alaska fishing lodge who caught 5 different species of salmon and grilled them up for dinner. Alaska's world famous Karluk river, near many high class Alaska fishing lodges, is one of the few places in the world where you can sight-cast to Chinooks, silvers and steelheads in knee deep waters. The water is crystal clear and beautiful. There's nothing like being the only one out on an Alaskan fishing trip. You'll find that many of the waters used by Alaska fishing lodges are solely meant for the lodge, so you can fish all day and not see a soul. You'd think that would mean peace...more
The Dorsoduro district is in the south of Venice and includes two islands south of the city. It's on relatively high land. Its attractions include several churches and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection located in an unfinished palace that boasts works by Picasso, Dali, Magritte, and many others. You may want to read the interesting story about the...more
Backpackers travel insurance is essential to have if you are planning on taking a trip away for any amount of time. There are constantly stories of how students taking a gap year go traveling, stay in hostels and things go missing out of their backpacks. Those who have insurance will be covered for their belongings, including their money and...more
If you are planning a holiday in Gold Coast this summer, make sure you have ample time to visit Surfers Paradise. Situated in the heart of Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise has got everything that a tourist wants. It is a perfect place for holidaying which is why, the place attracts millions of local and international tourists through out the year. With Surfers Paradise car hire, you can make your trip better and completely hassle free. Having your own car would mean that you won't be tied down to a fixed itinerary, and you can spend as much as time you want at a particular place. With a population of roughly 20000 people, Surfers Paradise is largely known for its stunning beaches. The amazing beaches here are just worth admiring. Not only can you relax here, you can also enjoy some of the best sporting activities the beaches have to offer. You can go for paragliding, jet skiing, bungee jumping, beach volleyball and many others at this beautiful place. All you need is car rental surfers paradise and you can drive down to these staggering beaches. Apart from the beaches, Surfers Paradise is also quite famous for its bustling night life. The suburb dwells many discotheques, pubs and...more
If you have been looking forward to holidaying in a place where history speaks without the help of words, travel to Rajasthan. Located in west India, Rajasthan is a place that cannot be equated with any other place in the world for its sun kissed...more
Pharos Traveler 137 Difficult to Use and Most Non-Standard of Headphone JacksIn sum: If you want coverage independent navigation or T-Mobile 3G, you may consider this Pharos Traveler 137, but you must live with Windows Mobile and the most...more
It is always a better choice to rent a charter bus for a long journey and especially for group travel. There are many benefits in taking a bus charter for small as well as large group journeys. The rental buses ease the inconvenience of getting from...more
The Eiffel Tower, a 19th century iron lattice tower is the major and renowned landmark in the city of Paris, France. The Eiffel Tower lies on the Champ de Mars and became a global icon of France. The Eiffel Tower is also among the most recognizable...more
The Heidelberg Castle is a well-known ruin that is located in Germany and is considered as the landmark of Heidelberg. The Heidelberg Castle is one of the most significant Renaissance structures found at the north of the Alps. The Castle has been...more
A lot of buyers are running into difficulties due to the market being full of a huge selection of models.For this reason here are a few of the things that you should remember before buying a GPS.1) Currently there are three types of sat-nav...more