Brussels is the capital metropolis of Belgium. It is a modern, chronicled conurbation with a friendly population and cosy surroundings. The municipality offers some of the greater distinguished fare in Europe, and produces some of the world's better chocolate. Fine beer and hot waffles are also parts of the city's society. The first-class architecture, charming and pulchritudinous draw, cafes and pubs that never close, seafood in redoubtable...more
Brussels is the capital conurbation of Belgium; with the bigger Brussels neighbourhood as the capital of the European Union. Brussels takes its root as a municipal from the 10th century previously it gradually flourished as a trading post along with Ghent, Cologne, and Burges, since every one of these conurbations lie along the Senne River. It was the home of aristocrats, diplomats, and royalty until it transformed into the centre of governance...more
Brussels, pronounced Bruxelles in French and Brussel in Dutch is the capital of Belgium. The French and Dutch names spring from the dual-language folklore of the country it stands for. While the city might seem to be the mingling point of variant cultures and languages, Brussels still has a unique character that leaves room for it to be explored thoroughly by sociologists and voyagers alike. The population of the conurbation goes up to as much as two million citizens. The metropolis is also the headquarters of many European businesses and institutions that show a massive influence over the European economy. Brussels sensational frameworks sprang up from the 17th century when King Leopold I came into power. One of the iconic guides of Brussels is the La noble-area, which is the city's main market. The main market is also the extraordinary town centre where you will find many edifices that show vivid architecture. The market and the humans that walk in it give a snapshot of the social and cultural lifestyle of the 17th century. Even today, you could see the true character of Brussels' residents in this market square. Near the town centre, you may also spot the historic place hall and...more
The Ica stones are a collection of stones allegedly discovered in a cave near Ica, Peru. These stones of various sizes have been etched with astounding scenes. The stones depict open-heart surgery, brain transplants, cesarean sections, telescopes, ancient maps, flying machines, extinct animals and men with dinosaurs. Some claim the Ica Stones are...more
Your Ica Peru vacation is located about 300 kilometers from Lima. Ica city was founded in 1563 by Luis Jerónimo de Cabrera and the area was host to several ancient cultures, including Paracas, Wari, Nasca and Ica, dating back some 10,000 years.Spanish occupation left behind beautiful colonial architecture, with the Cathedral of Ica being the most...more
Chan Chan city is located near Trujillo on the north coast of Peru. It was the capital of the Chimú kingdom from AD 850 until 1470 when the Incas, lead by Tupac Inca Yupanqui, conquered them. According to legend, Tacaynamo (also called Chimu Capac) was the founder of Chan Chan who came from the sea by canoe. Chan Chan is the largest adobe city in the world, covering about 12 square miles, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Chan Chan city was the Chimú's religious, administrative and craft production capital. The main area of Chan Chan includes compounds and palaces constructed for Chimú kings. Some of the walls reach 50 to 60 feet high enclosing each of the 11 citadels. The adobe walls of Chan Chan are decorated with carvings of several forms of sea life, humans, animals, geometric shapes and designs. The Chimú's of Chan Chan were highly influenced by the nearby ocean, as most of the carvings depict. The Tschudi Palace is the principle area of Chan Chan city. Other remains of the city, like the pyramidal temples, are located several miles away. The Tschudi Palace is a large complex which was home to about 500 to 1,000 noblemen. The "Recento Funerario" is where the tomb of the...more
The Nazca Lines Mystery involves the most outstanding group of geoglyphs in the world that show huge outlines of over 70 animals, insects and human creatures, with hundreds of lines and geometric patterns etched into the surface of the desert....more
An ancient structure called Kuelap may have inspired the beginning of the movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." The novel tells us that Indiana Jones was looking for the Temple of the Chachapoyan Warriors in the Andes of Northern Peru. The Chachapoyans,...more
In 1911 Hiram Bingham of Yale University rediscovered ancient Machu Picchu buried under four centuries of lush vegetation. Machu Picchu is located at almost 8,000 feet high in the Andes mountains outside of Cuzco, Peru and just above the town Aguas...more
Exploring Choquequirao takes about a two day's hike from the town of Cachora outside of Cuzco city. Choquequirao, or "cradle of gold" in the Inca language Quechua, is located almost 1750 meters above the raging Apurimac River. Much bigger than Machu...more
Baksheesh is the local term in Egypt for "Tipping" or "service"Tipping in Egypt may drain your pockets if you don't know how. As a foreigner to this enchanting land with seemingly endless instances wherein you are in need and was properly addressed,...more
It has been a well known fact that when you visit any place else in the world, may it be at your own locality, shopping is never out of the to-do list. You shop and it is out of the question why you do so. So, think about it, if you shop in your own...more