A country with four other countries belonging to it, UK or officially called the Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or simply known as United Kingdom, England or Great Britain. This country was once the strongest world power and had conquests from the Far East to the west. Their glory might have diminished but the country and its people are still proud of their heritage. UK is constituted mainly o England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The country is comprised of the island of Great Britain and the northern part of Ireland, which is the only part of the country that shares a border with another country. Besides this, the country is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea. It lies on the northwestern part of Europe but is completely separated from the continent. The official language is English while...
Travel Tips | Switzerland
The abbreviation of Switzerland is curiously CH, it came from its official name Swiss Confederation or in Latin, Confoederatio Helvetica. Switzerland is the cleanest country in the world according to Yale and Columbia University, it is also the most preferred tourist destination in the world. The country is located in Western Europe flanked by Austria and Liechtenstein in the east, sharing borders with Italy to the south, north by Germany and west by France. It is a landlocked country situate among the Alps, the Central Plateau and the Jura. The official languages of Switzerland are Italian, German and French, English is also widely spoken. Flowers that are presented to dinner hosts should not be wrapped and keep in mind that white asters and chrysanthemums are for funerals, red roses should also be avoided. Dressing in jackets or ties is appropriate for events and special dinners while casual wear is...
Travel Photos | Macau
This blog is joining Travel Diva’s Tuesday Travels meme. My first entry is my Travel Photos in Macau, taken last May 2009 with my family and a few friends.
Travel Tips | Sweden
The fourth cleanest country according to the Environmental Performance Index of 2010, Sweden, is a Nordic Country located in the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The country shares its borders with Norway to the west, by the east is Finland and the Oresund Bridge connects it to Denmark. It is the third largest country in the European Union with a land area of 450, 295 square kilometers. Though the country is highly urban, it still maintains its cleanliness by using renewable and clean energy. The countryside and the sophisticated cities are places to go if you want to experience the best of both urban and rural lifestyle. There are thousands of lakes in Sweden and the country is covered with lush forests making it biologically diverse. The islands are the most beautiful part of the country and one must not miss visiting them. The capital city of Sweden is...
Travel Tips | Spain
Reino de España or the Kingdom of Spain is located in the southwestern part of Europe. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on the south and east, France, Andorra and the Bay of Biscay to the north and the west by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal. Spain also has some territories in the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and some islands in the Atlantic Ocean, it also has two autonomous cities in North Africa, Ceuta and Melilla. Inside the French territory is its exclave called Llivia. It is Western Europe’s second largest country after France with its 504, 030 square kilometers. This country is known for its flamenco dancers and bullfights. Summers are hot, the best place to visit the country is during spring, fall and early summer. Spanish and English are the main languages spoken in the country. The country has adapted modern ways to go with...