Archive for July, 2008


England: between mines and rail in the region of lakes

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

The lake is considered one of the most beautiful areas across England. Large 885 square miles, is better known as Cumbria and its territory was created a great national park. It is a rich and varied, in which insist big cities and small villages with houses built in stone. The landscape is dominated by deep valleys, rivers, streams, waterfalls and of course lakes are about 15 mirrors of water which gave its name to this region. There are many signals passage of Roman troops, whose traces are the most obvious fortifications overlooking the hills and roads that still resist the valley, while the period Norman remains the imposing castles.

The area lakes also offers several other attractions: among these are the mines of stone and iron dug by the Romans, exploited by the Germans in the 16 st century and then even more intensely after the industrial revolution, the steam train, built in 1869 and today dedicated to exploring the region, a Via Ferrata that allows fans to the thrill and experts of mountaineering, along the crest of a mountain standing firmly hooked to a steel rope. The Via Ferrata exploits steps constructed Victorian era to bring to the valley stones extracted from the mines, following a path that especially in winter was to be decidedly difficult. Here you can discover all the attractions of Cumbria Lake District and here you will find the map of trails and attractions in the area.

The marathon of Death Valley, California

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Many times we talked, here on Travel blog, the magnificent landscapes of Death Valley, and many times we could not avoid to remember the conditions and especially the extreme temperatures of this beautiful natural park United States.

Just considering these factors, is even more incredible to know that every year, in July (that is, in most months hot, with temperatures often exceeding 50 degrees centigrade), held the Bad water Ultra marathon: 220 km, from Bad water until Mount Whitney (pictured).

According to Wikipedia, in 2004, for example, on 72 participants, 57 have failed to reach the goal. What can we say, as I see it is already so that all survivors.

Operaestate 2008: Supply weekend in Bassano del Grappa

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Bassano del Grappa is a small town known mainly for Venetian Bridge wood, one of the most characteristic of Italy, also known as Old Bridge or Alpini (see photo), and the famous grappa. Anyone wishing to know a little ‘better (the city, not the brandy!) Trascorrendovi a weekend between July and August can take advantage of the promotion exit at dell’Operaestate Festival 2008: four hundred evenings of entertainment ranging from theatre to contemporary dance internationally, lyrical music, classical and jazz to auteur films (among the protagonists of this edition are the Ballet of Rome, the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro La Fenice, Ivan Lins All Star, Alessandro Bergonzoni).

But we see the offer in detail: 2 star hotel at 31 euros for a night and 57 for two nights - 3 stars to 35 euros for a night and 62 for two nights - 4 stars to 40 euros for a night and 72 for two nights . The rates include: bed and breakfast buffet per person in a double room; reduced entry to shows Operaestate Festival Veneto; entry to the Museum and the Museum of Ceramics; entry to the main monuments of historical centre (Torre Civica and path of Medieval Castle ); Kits with information about Bassano and cities stage; canoviana incision in limited circulation.

Last minute for August (August) in Sardinia and Spain

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Last minute for August (August) in Sardinia and Spain, General, Low Cost, Sardinia, Spain, Last Minute,hotel

We see the latest proposals of tour operators for August:

Start with a goal Classical, Sardinia, more precisely, we are in the city of Badesi at The Residence Club To: Departure from the port of Civitavecchia or that of Genoa, accommodation in apartment max 4 persons, prices from 460 euros per head for 7 nights. Numerous dates available, from ‘August 8 until September 19. For more information, visit the Expedia dedicated to.

We at Tenerife in the Canary: Flight + hotel (Sol Princesa Dacil, 3 stars), with half-board, starting at 690 euros per head. It starts from Bergamo, Bologna, Milan, Rome, Verona, from August 4 to September 29. The hotel is located in the town of Arona, close to Playa de Los Cristianos. Here is the offer.

Finiamo with Di Palma de Mallorca: Date August 11-17, departure from Milan Malpensa, starting from 700 euros per person in a double room (flight included). The hotel is the Las Gaviotas (3 stars), situated in Bahia de Alcudia. Accommodation is in mono-equipped apartments.

An unforgettable hotel in Tallinn

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

An unforgettable hotel in Tallinn,Hotels, Estonia,travel

I have recently returned to mind a hotel where I stay in a city that I like: Tallinn, Estonia, the walled medieval city Europe’s largest. But not only that comment many beautiful women, even if the travellers digest will not recognize, tourist impeccable and a long sea really melancholy and romantic.

And in Tallinn, there is definitely a hotel attractive for the price / quality, Unique Stay. This hotel is inside of an old residence, which belonged to a German baron. The interiors are perfectly restored and the rooms, although sometimes small, are comfortable and rationally furnished. Prices vary depending on season and type of room; also interesting promotions.

Unique Stay Tallinn was awarded as one of the best five hotels in the city. The hotel then located a few minutes walk from the historic centre, which is accessed through a pleasant walk through quiet streets. Not to miss nothing about summer programs in Tallinn, the latest restaurants or simply indispensable tourist information, free scaricatevi In Your Pocket.

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