Bike rides around Paris
by admin on December 1st, 2011
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Enjoying a bike ride around Paris could be a truly wonderful experience that you will never forget. Riding a bike around Paris requires your attention and car, but once you are off from the main boulevards and thoroughfares, then it could be very relaxing. It is very wise to book for a guided bike tour, since when you have an experienced guide to take you around, then it will be much easier for you to find your way back to your Paris apartment. In this way you will also be able to see things that otherwise you will miss, if you are on your own.
This photo of Fat Tire Bike Tours Paris
In the city of Paris there are many streets open only for pedestrians and many paths that are only for cyclists and for roller bladers. There are also bus lines and different cycle tracks on the main roads. It should be mentioned as well that on Sundays, the roads placed along the side of Seine River are open only for cyclists and pedestrians. Actually the city of Paris is considered a safe place for those who love to go on bike rides around it.
This photo of Fat Tire Bike Tours Paris
In case the tourist wants to combine a bike ride with the public transport, that could be tricky and possible only to a limited extend. The RER trains accept people with bikes but not in the peak hours, while the underground system allows bikes only in Line 1 on the weekends and the public holidays. Buses in Paris do not allow people to get on them with a bike. However, travelers are allowed to ride their bikes on the bus lanes, when there are such. There is something, which is quite new for Paris city and this is the self-service known as bicycle transit system.
This photo of Fat Tire Bike Tours Paris
There are several companies in Paris, which organize bike tours around the city for tourists. These include the tour “Paris at Dawn Cycling Tour”, which lasts for three hours and goes in the early hours on Sunday from April until November. The tour visits Montmartre region. Another possible bike tour is “Paris at Night Cycling Tour”, which also lasts for three hours and covers the ancient districts and the Marais narrow streets, the Palais Royal and the Louvre. This tour is also seasonal. There are also “Paris Cycling Tours” that lasts for 4 or 5 hours and come with English speaking guides. These tours could be during the day and during the night. In addition, there is also “Heart of Paris Cycling Tour”, which covers Marais streets, the Halles and Palais Royal, the Louvre and Seine River, the Islands or actually the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th districts of Paris.
There are also other tours around Paris with a bike that should be mention here and they include the ‘Villages of Paris Cycling Tour” for three hours, which covers the former villages set around Paris. Also interesting is the “Versailles Cycling Tour”, which lasts for eight hours and includes a picnic in the Versailles gardens. The last bike tour around Paris to be mentioned here is the “Monet’s Garden Cycling Tour”, which also lasts for eight hours.
A guest post written by Elise Morel who writes about Prague apartments and London apartment
Prague castles
by admin on November 29th, 2011
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The Czech capital, Prague, is a city famous for its many castles, which are among the reasons why the city is so popular with the tourists from all countries in the world. The city of Prague however, has one big castle and many smaller ones very close to your apartments in Prague. The Prague Castle is a major landmark of the city and home to the Kings of Bohemia, the Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and office of the Czechoslovakia presidents and later the presidents of the Czech Republic. In the Prague Castle are being kept the Crown Jewels of the country.
The Royal Palace
It is an interesting fact that the Prague Castle is the biggest ancient castle in the world, according to information given by the Guinness Book of Records. The castle is approximately 130 meters wide and 570 in length. It was constructed in the 9th century, in year 870. The first building that was surrounded with a wall was the church of Our Lady. Later, in the 10th century were constructed the Basilica of Saint George and the Basilica of Saint Vitus. Many first things are connected with the Prague Castle. For example, here was founded the first convent in Bohemia, set next to the church of Saint George.
St. George Basilica
In the 12th century, here was constructed a Romanesque palace, that was later rebuilt in a Gothic style during the reign of Charles IV and the fortifications of the castle were strengthened. The basilica of Saint Vitus made place for a large Gothic church that was fully completed after six centuries. The huge Vladislav Hall was later added to the Royal Palace during the rule of King Ladislaus II Jagello. At that time were also added the defense towers on the northern end of the castle. The last big renovation of the castle was made by Queen Maria Theresa during the second half of the 18th century. In year 1848 the Prague Castle became home of Ferdinand V, after his abdication from the throne. In more recent history, the Prague Castle became a seat of the Head of the State of the new Czech Republic, after the split of Czechoslovakia.
Prague Castle
Today, the Prague Castle is among the main landmarks of the city and it attracts the tourists with its churches and basilica, its palaces and special halls, as well as its other buildings such as the Dalibor Tower, the Powder Tower, the Golden Lane, the Ball Game Hall, etc. Quite impressive are the Royal Garden, the Riding School Terrace Garden, the Paradise Garden, etc.
Besides Prague Castle, the city has many other castles as well, among which being the Biskupsky dvur castle, the chateaus Chvaly, Ctenice, Cakovice, Dablice Chateau, and also Devin Castle, the Chateau Dolni Pocernice, the Hloubetin Castle, the Castle Hradek na Zderaze, the Jinonice Chateau, the Kolodeje Chateau, and the chateaus Krc, Kuglvajt, Kunratice. Other chateaus that deserve to be mentioned are Lethohradek Hvezda and Lethohradek Kinskych, Liben, Lochkov and Malesice, Motol, Petrovice and Suchol, as well the Troja Castle.
Another European destination famous with its castles are Krakow and Warsaw, where you can find accommodation in Krakow apartments and apartment in Warsaw.
Ten Best Things To Do in Europe
by admin on September 16th, 2011
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There are many things to do when in Europe. My suggestion is to find cheap airfares and start your trip in Spain.
Pamplona Spain is one of the best places to visit. However you really want to see what the main attraction is called the Festival of Sanfermines in Sam Fermin. Anyone can run with the dozen bulls they let loose and the only requirement is be at least 18 and be ready to run. The event is held every year since the 14th century from July 6th to the 14th.
This photo of Pamplona
Few cities match the beauty and charm of Venice and few activities in any city can rival the romanticism of a gondola ride in Venice. A regular gondola ride will last about 40 minutes and you will be amazed at how narrow the canals really are in person and how skilled these gondoliers are.
Dubrovnik has many amazing rock formations but there is one that is only a short walk from the town’s main square. The walk will not prepare you for the grandeur and incredible heart pounding anticipation of jumping off the rock known as Hole in the Wall. You don’t have to jump off the highest point however, there are smaller jumps that will be just as exciting.
How many times in your life can you say that you waited in line to be turned upside down in order to wrap your lips around a stones that is over 500 years old? Cork, Ireland is the home of the Blarney Stone, part of the Blarney Castle. Legend has it that kissing the stone will give you the gift of gab.
Go Hiking in Switzerland. Switzerland has over 48 marked trails that are both breath taking and filled with fresh clean mountain air. With so many trails you can often find yourself alone with the stunning views that nature has created in Switzerland.
Car lovers are not the only ones that love to visit Bologna, Italy. Art lovers who appreciate and can see the art in automobiles can visit the Ferrari and Lamborghini Museums. Both have on display some of the most iconic and sought after automobiles ever created.
This photo of Bologna
The Monte Carlo Casino is one of the most famous building in all the world let alone Monaco. The Grand Prix of Monaco passes by this iconic building. Dress up in an expensive rented tuxedo and pretend to be James Bond. Gamble the night away in one of the most iconic places in Europe.
Rent a bike and go around the beautiful city of Amsterdam. Few places in Europe are as perfect to bike in as Amsterdam. There are so many places to rent your bike around making the perfect way to sight see.
This photo of Amsterdam
Millions of tourists every year go to one place in Paris, and that place is the beautiful and magnificent Eiffel Tower. The lines are long but the views are worth every moment you have spend in them.
This photo of Paris
Munich,Germany is home to one of the greatest open air festivals called Oktoberfest. Where else can you eat all the sausage and drink all the beer while singing songs with fellow travelers as well as fellow Germans?
This photo of Munich
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