Destinations
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More Things to See and Do in St Petersburg
Visitors to St Petersburg have their senses treated as they wander around this city that has been called a divide between the West and East. Filled with art, culture and amazing architecture visitors are never without things to see and do when they visit St Petersburg. This blog all the same hopes to alert people to ways that they can best spend their limited time in this city. A few more things to see and do in St Petersburg include: Peterhof Palace & Garden St. Petersburg 191041 Travel writer’s call the Peterhof Palace & Garden an absolute must see attraction. Channeling a little bit of Versailles to the wiles of…
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Things to do in St Petersburg
Situated as the geographical and cultural divide between West and East, St Petersburg is a city that is a marvel of architecture, custom and art. Many great Russian artists and writers found their voice in this city that was commissioned by Peter the Great to resemble his favourite Western European cities. Built with long tree lined boulevards, narrow canals and grand public squares this is a city that visitors will thoroughly enjoy for finding wonderful architectural and cultural sites to visit. This blog will discuss a few of these sites and give ideas for different things that one can do in St Petersburg. Hermitage Museum and the Winter Palace 34…
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The Jewel of the Nile
A while ago I found out a dear friend of mine was moving to Cairo for a few years to teach and I couldn’t help but be insanely jealous. Visiting Egypt has always been very high on my travel to do list, what with the ancient sites, beautiful weather and delicious food – it just wasn’t fair that he got to do this! Sure, I’ve been other places ahead of him but… I want it all:p So I decided to make it my mission to make a list of the things I was most looking forward to when I inevitably go see him in a few months. The saving…
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Great Things to do on Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is a fantastic place to explore both the islands bounty of nature and the Victoria’s cosmopolitan allure. Vancouver Island is a nature lovers dream with great locations to visit like Gold Stream Provincial Park. City slickers won’t be left in the cold either with great city attractions such as the British Columbia Parliament buildings and the stylish Victoria inner harbour. What ever you’re personal interests and tastes are there is something for everyone to enjoy on Vancouver Island. A few great things to do in Victoria include: Parliament Buildings 501 Belleville Street | Victoria Designed in a neo baroque style the blue domed British Columbia Parliament Buildings are…
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Time to Relax at the Makadi Spa Hotel
The resort of Hurghada, on the coast of the Red Sea in Egypt, is the perfect place for a summer holiday. Popular with couples and families alike, there is something for everyone here, from watersports and sunbathing to delicious food and pampering treatments. The area is renowned for its scuba diving and snorkelling thanks to its crystal clear waters and exotic sea life, but you don’t need to be a diver to appreciate its fantastic location and atmosphere. Throw in a warm subtropical desert climate with up to 13 sunshine hours per day, and you have a recipe for success. There are plenty of hotels in Hurghada, to suit all…
