21.5.13

Las Vegas, USA






Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world, a veritable amusement park for adults that will not disappoint anyone. Las Vegas is also one of the cities that attracts visitors in the world and the fastest growing city in the twentieth century.
Getting off the plane you realize how special and different that is where you landed. The nickname of Las Vegas, The City Game, is something that is found only off the plane and see the thousands of slot machines that dominate the airport in Las Vegas.With its amazing themed hotels and their incredible shows you'll feel like you're on vacation in a parallel world. David Copperfield, Madonna, Elton John and other artists will ensure that your trip is perfect.

The Grand Canyon (the Grand Canyon) is one of the natural wonders of the world and is one of the essential tours in Las Vegas.
The best option to visit the Grand Canyon depend on the days that you are in Las Vegas and your budget. Keep in mind that although the Grand Canyon is 150 miles in a straight line, road distance is much greater and it takes about 4 hours to arrive.


 

9.5.13

Lisbon, Portugal



Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
The Commerce Square (Praça do Comércio) is the most important square of Lisbon. It was built where the royal palace was located before it was destroyed by the great earthquake of 1755.
Lisbon Cathedral, is the oldest and most important church in the city. Built in the twelfth century and is predominantly Romanesque style. His full name is Santa Maria Maior. During its history the cathedral has been restored several times and that is, though it has survived in an exemplary manner, has suffered several natural disasters. The great earthquake of 1755 destroyed many parts of the church.
The Vasco da Gama bridge is the longest bridge in Europe. It has 17.2 kilometers long and was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1998. The length of the bridge on cloudy days makes it is impossible to see the other side. Opened in 1998 is named after Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese navigator important. Commemorates the 500th anniversary of his arrival in India in 1498.
The Lisbon Oceanarium is the second largest aquarium in Europe, behind the L'Oceanographic in Valencia. In the wild coexist over 15,000 living more than 450 different species.The Oceanarium building has two floors and everything revolves around a large central aquarium.

 

 

2.5.13

Dubai, Arab Emirates

 
Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has a rich economy because there are much petroleum. It has had a very big increase with buildings from 2001 to 2011, before it was a place where only had much sand and there was little construction.
Burj Khalifa, is the most famous and the biggest skyscraper in the world,it has 828 metres and you can see it 100 km away,you can see to the observatory in the 124th plant with 442 meters high, its construction started en 2004 and it was finished in 2010and it cost 1,500 million dolars.
Burj Al Arab, is the only hotel in the world that has 7 stars, it has a sail-shaped structure.The hotel shuttle service consists of BMWs, Rolls Royce and a private helicopter. it is built on an artificial island and has 321 metres high, its construction lasted 5 years and was inaugurated in 1999. we can sleep there but the cheapest room cost 1,300 €.
Palm Islands, is set artificial islands shaped like palm consists of a trunk, 17 branches and a semicircle that acts as a breakwater, it has 31 km square, in this place many celebrities have their plot.
Dubai Fountain, is a replica of the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas one of the most beautiful free shows in both cities, it has 275 metres long and is located in the Burj Khalifa lake. It was inaugurated in 2009.


23.4.13

Sidney, Australia


Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and also leads the top 10 cities with the best quality of life in the world. It is the largest and the most populous city in Australia of nearly 4.34 million people (2008). It is the capital of the New South Wales. The city was built around the Jackson port. The city has received international sporting events like the Commonwealth Games 1938, Sydney Olympics 2000 and the final of the Rugby World Cup 2003.
Sydney Opera House has five rooms able to accommodate a wide range of playing styles, and is the home of Opera Australia and the Sydney Symphony.
The Sidney bridge was built in 1932 and is the first harbor bridge. Bridge was the longest arch one world. You can climb with a guide. 
Luna Park is one of two amusement parks in the world that are protected by government legislation, several of the buildings on the site are also listed on the Register of the National Estate and the NSW State Heritage Register. The park has been utilised as a filming location for several movies and television shows 
Bondi Beach is about one kilometer long and receives many visitors throughout the year. Surf Life Saving Australia has given different hazard ratings to Bondi Beach in 2004. "Bondi" or "Boondi" is an Aboriginal word meaning water breaking over rocks or sound of water crashing on the rocks. The Australian Museum documents that Bondi means place where a flight took place of NULL tests.


12.3.13

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil






Rio de Janeiro is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro (popularly named "Rio") , it is located in the SouthWest of Brazil, "Rio" is the second most populated city from Brazil, it is the city where there are the biggest tourism of the country. In 2010 the poblation of Rio de Janeiro was 6.320.446 people.

The Christ Redeemer is considered the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World. It is a image with 38 meter higher of Jesus of Nazareth with open arms showing the city of Rio de Janeiro, it was inagurated in 1931 after five years of construction. The estatue is located 709 meters over the sea in the Tijuca National Park the viewpoint of Corcovado Mountain where you can see all Rio de Janeiro, the Christ Redeemer for believers is a place of pilgrimage and one of the great attractions for the tourism of Brazil.

Rio de Janeiro is very known because it has a big carnival, the "Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí" is one of the largest spaces for large outdoor events in Rio de Janeiro mainly used for the carnival in Rio, this place has 550 meters long where parade about two hours.

Maracana stadium is the biggest stadium in Brazil and was the biggest stadium in the world with 140,000 seats, it has the record of spectators with 194,603, now has been reconstructed for the final to the world cup in 2014 and it has around 78,000 seats. In this stadium passed the best football players in the world as Pelé, Maradona and more football players.

The favelas are a Slum from Rio de Janeiro, a neighborhood where there are much poverty, a lot of favelas are located in the tourism place.






5.3.13

Berlín, Germany


Berlín is the capital of Germany, is located in the NorthWest, a few km. from de border with Poland only 70 km. Berlín is the city that has more population of Germany with 3.5 million and the second in size. Berlín is one of the most influential city in European Union.
The cathedral of Berlín is a temple of the evangelical and it was built between 1894-1905 in front of the Imperial Palace. In 1994 a bomb destroyed the cathedral and it started to rebuild in 1975 but it was difficult and expensive so it was finished in 2002.
The door of Brandenburgo is the old door to inside in Berlin. Inagurated in 1791 it was a symbol of the triumph of peace over weapons. It has 5 input, since its construction to 1918 only the real family and a few afortunates could use it. The door has 26 metres of high and over the door there is a copy of goddess of victory with 4 horses.
The Berlin wall was built in 1961 after the Civil War to separate during 28 years the Federal Republic of Germany to the Democratic Republic of Germany, it had around 170 km. The Berlin Wall fell in 1989 motivated by the opening of the border between Austria and Hungary.
We can see Berlin in the picture that is below and in the background of the image we can see the tallest building of Berlin, the tower of the Berlin TV with 368 metres.  

 

28.2.13

Toronto, Canada



Today, we are going to Toronto, a city where I was in 2008.

Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario.
Toronto is a relatively modern city. Its history begins in the late 18th century, when the British Crown purchased its land from the Mississaugas of the New Credit. The city has 2.6 million residents, according to the 2011 Census. It is currently the fifth most populous city in North America. The census metropolitan area had a population of 5,583,064,and the Greater Toronto Area had a population of 6,054,191 in the 2011 Census.
One of the most famous building is the CN Tower, it is the fourth biggest tower in the world with 553.33 metres. It was the biggest tower between 1975-2010 and it is one of the seven of the seven wonders in the modern world. The Tower is in the center of the city and attrack 2 million tourist every year.
Rogers Centre is a big multisport stadium that is the house of Toronto Blue Jeys and Toronto Arganauts, they play beisbol and football respectivaly and is nex to the CN Tower. It is a modern stadium where they can open or close the roof.
Wonderland is a big amusement park when you can have a good day, also it has a water park.
The Niagara Falls is probably one of the beautiful place that you can visit. There are boats that go inside the niagara falls and also you can cross the falls by a cave. It is the border of Canada and EEUU. If you are in Canada you can go to EEUU crossing a small bridge.