Travel by Month

Destination of February 2012

Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech is the fourth largest city in Morocco and the most well known destination for tourists. What to see in Marrakech:
  • The Souks, or markets of Marrakech, where you can buy almost anything from spices to shoes
  • Koutoubia Mosque, is named after the booksellers market and it is visible from Gueliz.
  • El Badi Palace, a palace that is inhabited and in ruins, where you can explore some underground passageways.
Enjoy Marrakech in February!

Destination of January 2012

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, and it used to be the capital of Brazil for two centuries. What to see:
  • Beaches (e.g. Ramos, Leme, Flamengo and many more)
  • Museums (e.g. MAM – Museu de Arte Moderna (Museum of Modern Art, Museu Naval (Navy Museum), Museu Historico Nacional (National Museum of History) and many more)
  • Parks (e.g. Parque do Flamengo, Campo de Santana, Parque Guinle and many more)
Enjoy Rio de Janeiro in January!

Destination of December 2011

The Pyrenees

The Pyrenees is a range of mountains southwest of Europe, shared by Spain and France. It is the best place to go skiing when you are in Europe. The most popular ski resorts are:
  • Tourmalet (France)
  • Cauterets (France)
  • Cerler (Spain)
  • Astun (Spain)
  • Cavarnie Gedre (France)
  • Espot Esqui (Spain)
Enjoy your time in the Pyrenees in December!

Destination of November 2011

Hong Kong, China

  Hong Kong is a place where different traditions meet: Cantonese Chinese and ex-British influence. It is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People’s Republic of China. When you are in Hong Kong visit:
  • Museums (e.g. Hong Kong Science Museum, Dialogue of the Dark, Hong Kong Museum of Art and many more)
  • Theme Parks (Ocean Park, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Ngong Ping 360)
  • Nature Resorts (Hong Kong Wetland Park, Yan Chau Tong Marine Park and many more)
Enjoy your time in Hong Kong in November!

Destination of October 2011

Rome, Italy

Rome is the capital of Italy. Rome is a busy city, but there are a lot of things to see, attractions to visit. Many tourists everyday fly, drive, sail to Rome to enjoy their holiday breaks. The weather is very pleasant in October. You will not be “boiling” on the sun this time of year. Expect 22-25C. Enjoy spaghetti, pizza and many other Italian popular dishes. Have a cup of cappuccino or espresso in one of the Roman coffee shops. And of course you must go for sightseeing:
  • The Vatican
  • Trevi Fountain
  • St Peter’s Square
  • Colosseum
And many more … Enjoy your time in Rome in October!

Destination of September 2011

New York, USA

New York is a great destination for September. There are a lot of places to visit in New York:
  • Central Park – enjoy your lunch in Central Park of New York (free)
  • The Empire State Building – a great view of New York City ($21.00)
  • Statue of Liberty – a short ferry drive from Battery Park ($12.00)
  • New York Museums – American Museum of Natural History, The Museum of Modern Art etc.
Don’t forget to buy your ticket for baseball game! New York Yankees and Mets are the most popular and world famous baseball teams from New York! And of course, SHOPPING! New York is the best place for shopping: Century 21, Lower Broadway, Union Square etc. Enjoy your September in New York!

Destination of August 2011

Biarritz, France

Biarritz is a popular destination for summer. It is located on the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Coast), in shout-west of France. There are a lot of things you can do while you are in Biarritz:
  • To Visit Museums: The Asiatica Museum (collection of Asian arts), A Museum of Chocolate (history and manufacture), The Museum of the Sea (it has 24 aquariums)
  • To Surf: Biarritz is known worldwide for its surf competitions and events e.g. the annual Biarritz Surf Festival, the Roxy/QuickSilver Jam tournament.
  • To visit Biarritz casinos: there are two large casinos
You can get to Biarritz by plane (Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne International Airport), by train (Paris-Biarritz), by car (approximately 8 hours from Paris), by bus (square d’Ixelles, in the centre of Biarritz)

Enjoy your August in Biarritz!

These photos were taken by Max Letek

Destination of July 2011

San Diego, California, U.S.

San Diego is the eighth largest city is the United States. It is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean and it is a historical home to the Kumeyaay people. San Diego is a perfect place for holiday. The San Diego’s climate is Mediterranean and the weather stays sunny all year around. There are a lot of things to do while you are in San Diego. For example you can enjoy your day on the beach or visit Old Town of San Diego. You can spend your afternoon in San Diego’s parks: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Mission Trails Regional Park or Balboa Park. Or, you can visit San Diego’s famous Zoo. Don’t forget to go and watch baseball, while you are in San Diego. The hometown baseball team is Los Padres. Enjoy your July holiday in San Diego!

These photos were taken by Guanlong D.  

Destination of June 2011

Cadiz, Spain

If you are looking for a nice, warm weather, Cadiz will be a great option for you in June. Cadiz is a seaside city located in the south west of Spain. Cadiz is the capital of Cadiz Province, one of the eight provinces of Andalucia. There are a lot of things you can do while you are in Cadiz: walk around the Old City of Cadiz, spend your day on the beach and of course enjoy Spanish tapas in a nice restaurant either by the beach or in the Old City. During the Spanish siesta you can take a nap in one of the parks of Cadiz. How to get to Cadiz? From London, you can fly to Jerez and rent a car, take a bus or train to Cadiz. There are several flights from London, Frankfurt and other European cities to Jerez daily. You can also go to Cadiz by train, car, bus or boat. Why Cadiz? The weather in Cadiz in June is very pleasant and enjoyable: around 24-30 C. You will be able to enjoy the beach and ocean, as well as discover another destination in Spain!