!!!ABU DHABI!!!

Abu Dhabi is the federal capital of the United Arab Emirates. Unlike its neighbor Dubai, Abu Dhabi is valued for its calm, green gardens and Corniche. Despite this very luxurious modernity, the abudhabiens continue to practice the traditions and ancestral customs: falconry, breeding thoroughbred racing camels, date palm cultivation, henna decoration ...
Abu Dhabi means "father of gazelle" and comes from the following legend: a gazelle enabled the discovery of a source to the site of an ancient village. Formerly, there was a large castle overlooking the village: the White Fort, the palace of sheiks.

Although it is often misunderstood, Abu Dhabi is an archipelago of 200 natural islands that can take full advantage of white sand beaches and luxurious hotels.

Among the safest destinations in the world, Abu Dhabi is ideal for family holidays where the Ferrari World theme park and Yas Waterworld will delight young and old alike.

Note: Abu Dhabi will host in a few years five universal cultural institutions such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi in 2015 on Saadiyat Island.

The tourist part of Abu Dhabi revolves mainly around the Corniche. This "Promenade des Anglais" Eastern version is a pleasant place to stroll and discover the excitement of the city. Besides the museums, you can admire the Emirates Palace Hotel, one of the most luxurious hotels in the Arabian Peninsula. If you are interested in browsing, have a look at Bateen Shipyard, where traditional dhows are built. If you want to board one of these boats, the Dhow Harbour offers gourmet cruises in the bay of Abu Dhabi. For cultural parenthesis, do not miss the great mosque of Sheikh Zayed, the third largest in the world! Finally, to rest from all these visits, the Khalifa Park offers a heavenly setting, relaxing and green.

Unlike the port of Dubai, it is mainly for tourism. So you can embark on one of these traditional vessels to the round of the Abu Dhabi bay while enjoying a gourmet menu.

Coming to the Emirates to admire the natural landscape is a bit of a funny idea. However, if you start to get tired titanic malls and hotels bling bling, there is still some way to make a "back to basics". In addition to its desert, Abu Dhabi is fortunate to have several islands in the bay (link). They are home to animals, parks and beautiful beaches, but you will still not escape a few large hotels and souvenir merchants. Although less touristy is Al-Ain (link) oasis; this ancient city in the heart of the desert, that any nicknamed "Garden of the Gulf". Fewer buildings, more gardens, in short, what a breath of fresh air.

Abu Dhabi bay is dotted with the most heavenly one than the other islands. There are nearly 200.

Among all, two were connected by bridges.

Right next to the airport, Yas Island will be appreciated by athletes who will test its golf course and Yas Formula 1 circuit also hosts the Ferrari World theme park and the Yas Waterworld water park.

Saadiyat Island, the pristine sandy beaches, ideal for lovers of relaxation. Eventually, Saadiyat will be the cultural center of the emirate, with the construction of five museums including the Louvre Abu Dhabi will open its doors in 2015 and the Guggenheim museum planned for 2017.

For others, it is accessed by boat.

The Lulu Island, the "Island of pearl" is artificial but offers stunning views of the Corniche. Lulu is closest but many other islands are accessible along the bay to the west.

The greater the island of Sir Bani Yas that houses a beautiful natural park where animals are grouped 20,000 and the last Christians in the region remains and numerous archaeological sites. Sir Bani Yas is perfect for nature lovers: hiking, horse riding on the beach, biking in the mountains; safari animals in the middle of parole; kayaking in the mangroves and snorkeling ... or just lazing on the beach!

Let's visit the beautiful Ouarzazate in Morocco

This is a city out of the bowels of the earth in the desert in the south of the Kingdom, with a variety of decorations as elusive qu'époustouflants. Burning sand, snow-capped peaks, lush palm groves and oases, haughty ksours, fortified villages and sumptuous Kasbah, this is the charm of an idyllic town in another millennium. Ouarzazate, a city of the convergence of cultures and crafts, marks the starting point of the road oasis. It is at the crossroads between the valley of Drâa- who digs up his bed Agadir- Dadès- from the High Atlas and the Ziz that feeds the immense palm grove of Tafilalet before getting lost in the sands of Taouz .

Two magnificent kasbahs catch the traveler, dazzled by so much beauty: the Taourit and that of Aït Ben Haddou, located 30 km from the city. The reputation of these two "monuments" is such that films like "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Sheltering Sky" have set up shop. And ultimate coronation of the framework: UNESCO declared these two World Heritage kasbah.
In Ouarzazate, endowed with beautiful and luxurious hotels, you can mark a break before venturing into the desert where all kinds of sensations decorate the trip. We will discover with amazement Kelâa Gouna, the most beautiful rose gardens in the valley, the ancient Kasbah Glaoui balanced on a rock, the Dades gorges, huge limestone block cut of a saber .The Ziz Valley, she punctuates the way to the desert. The Oued Ziz, lined with tall palm trees from which emerge ksours and sublime Kasbah IFRI form an emerald cloth that offers a dazzling spectacle. Once through the door Erfoud, the desert in all its nakedness and splendor. .


Between Ouarzazate and Marrakech, the High Atlas, which can be seen in the distance during the descent of Er Rachidia to Ouarzazate, a natural barrier. The road is borrowed through the so-so, but the moisture-laden winds and cool ocean, do not. Therefore, when we take the road to Marrakech, is a semi-arid desert first 2260m pass in a landscape of high altitude, culminating in the Tizi-n-Tichka (above sea ​​level), and, as one goes to Marrakech palm trees and greenery were rediscovered. The air is warmer and more humid.
The landscape around the Tizi-n-Tichka are beautiful, and the neck itself is a pleasant stopover because it's cool. The various objects merchants are not mistaken and occupy the neck as an army headquarters. Better not show that you speak French or English, or even German or Spanish or you will suffer an attack with heavy artillery. It is best to speak Czech or Norwegian you, merchants will be confused and will leave you alone.


Visit:

The Casbah Taourit
This was once the residence of the Pasha of Marrakech (XIX) and is considered one of the most beautiful in Morocco. Its buildings are made of mud flats rich, simple houses and crenellated towers profusely decorated. It is possible to visit the old Glaoui apartments where you can admire the dining room and the favorite who kept their decoration painted stucco ceilings and cedar.
The craft center located opposite the Casbah Taourit, the center is the opportunity to buy some local handicrafts including the famous carpet "Ouzguita."
Ait Benhaddou22 km northwest of Ouarzazate recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the ksours of Ait Ben Haddou is one of the most beautiful in Morocco. Largely uninhabited, this fortified village is a model of earthen architecture (crenellated towers and decorated with diamond-shaped patterns). The walk to the dungeon of the old casbah can enjoy a breathtaking view with the foreground, the surrounding arid, and in the background, the silhouette of the Atlas.
Kasbah Tifoultoute8 km west of Ouarzazate past, this old fortress belonged to the family of Glaoui (Pasha of Marrakech). Built on a rocky promontory, it reigns supreme over the valley of Oued Ouarzazate. Converted into a hotel and restaurant, there gives evening performances of traditional dances.

Dades Gorges Todra The rugged landscape of Dades Gorge (east of town) with its deep and winding canyon is dazzling. Legend has it that he who ventured into these grooves, it escaped the robbers who controlled the passage to the left thank you fearsome lions of Atlas, the last was killed in 1905. After the village of Msemrir, the territory of the Ait Atta, a track leads to Agoudal then Imilchil which takes place in September the famous "Moussem Betrothed" in which the young women in the region are looking for a husband. Another track starting from Agoudal leads to Todra Gorge. The road Todra undertakes along a lush palm grove bordering the river. The most impressive spectacle remains a narrow corridor of ten meters dominated by two high cliffs 300 meters.
Dades

Nicknamed "Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs", the Dades Valley is a popular area for tourists. One can only deplore the state of degradation of many kasbahs. Fortunately, some sites such as the palm of Ouarzazate have stood the test of time. Founded in the twelfth century by Yacoub el-Mansour, known for growing roses and production of rose water, the park is home to beautiful mansions; the "Amerhidil casbah" with its delicately carved outer walls is a major component. As the capital of the rose, the fortified town of El Gouna Kelaa, its ruined kasbah still have beautiful ornaments.
Draa Valley



This valley runs along the Wadi Draa 200 km from Ouarzazate to Zagora (the "gateway to the desert"). Its course through a variety of palm trees and lush villages. Grand classic Moroccan tourism, this trip allows especially to discover beautiful ksours sleek. The brave traveler can go to Zagora and hamid to admire the first big dunes of the Sahara desert.

Don't miss Madrid!!

Madrid is 600 meters of altitude, which makes it one of the highest capitals in Europe. Hot summers alternate with cold winters. The city lies at the center of the Iberian Peninsula. It currently has nearly three and a half million inhabitants.

Madrid became the capital of Spain in 1561, under the leadership of Philip II. Therefore, the Iberian city is enriched by numerous monuments: palaces, churches, monasteries ... This abundance is called the Hapsburg Madrid.

In the eighteenth century, the Bourbons succeeded to the Habsburgs. Madrid then experienced a large urban momentum. Artistic commitment rulers such as Charles Philippe III or V results in the construction of new architectural treasures. Monuments, gardens, squares are then Madrid of the Bourbons.

These two dynasties have left us a great heritage. The Spanish capital can only delight art lovers with its monuments, its old town and its colorful streets ??. Capital, Madrid is a modern, cosmopolitan city moving, where there are a thousand things to do day and night.

History of Madrid

To 880, the Emir Mohammed I founded Madrid. Its name comes from "Machra" water source in Arabic and "it" abundance. Initially, it is only a fortress to protect Toledo, a city which then hosts the royal court. Christians seized in Madrid 1083. The two religions then learn to live together in a certain harmony, unlike many cities Castilian.

In 1561, when King Philip II decided to make Madrid the capital of his kingdom, it hardly counts more than 20 000 inhabitants. Fifty years later, the population has nearly tripled. The Hapsburgs ruled over Madrid and Spain until the eighteenth century.

The Bourbons and their successors begin large administrative and economic reforms. In addition, they decided to give Madrid the dignified appearance of a royal capital. The city is, then, an unprecedented development through the French and Italian architects contribution.

After the peaceful reign of the Bourbons, the advent of the Bonapartist occupation is marked by wars, internecine struggles and popular rebellions. May 2, 1808, Joseph Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon, was given the throne of Spain previously occupied by Ferdinand VII. Follows a fierce resistance Madrid face the French cavalry. This painful period has been immortalized by the painter Goya.

Between 1936 and 1939, the civil war between the Nationalists Republicans, Madrid defended by the Republican army. She finally makes the nationalists in March 1939, the Franco dictatorship lasted 40 years. During this period, the city grew significantly and gradually welcomes most major state administrations.

In 1977, democracy returned, it is the Movida. Therefore, Madrid experiencing impressive growth.

It is best to go between 01/04 and 30/06, and / or between the 01/09 and 31/10.

!!! Barcelone !!!

Barcelona now has 1.7 million inhabitants, making it the second largest city in Spain, after Madrid. Its port and its economic dynamism are the main rival of the capital Madrid.

Barcelona also has a real artistic ferment. She has seen great masters such as Picasso, Dali or the famous architect Gaudí ... Its cosmopolitan character gives it the status of essential cultural center.

But above all, it is the capital of the War of Succession. ! Barcelona is proud of its cultural identity. The people speak Catalan and is the seat of the Generalitat, the autonomous government of the province.

History of Barcelona

Barcelona was founded there more than two thousand years ago by the Celts. Later, it is inhabited by the Carthaginians. It truly is growing after its conquest by Rome. The Empire is the capital of the small province of Layetana, they build the Temple of Augustus and surrounding ramparts.

Barcelona is the object of desire. It is, in turn, conquered by the Visigoths who make it their capital, and by the Moors in 712. Charlemagne in 801 issues.

The thirteenth to the fifteenth century, Barcelona's golden age. Economic prosperity combined with the architectural and artistic creativity. Catalan government is set up at this time. This autonomy is highly threatened in 1714, when Philip V seizes Barcelona, ​​during the War of Succession.

The eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were marked by tremendous economic growth. Barcelona is modernizing and expanding. She double surface to accommodate a growing population. The Catalan city also becomes important at European level. It hosts the World Expo in 1888 and the International Exhibition in 1929.

During the 1930s, Barcelona suffer many of the civil war. Gradually, she gets up and takes his extraordinary political and demographic growth.

In 1992, Barcelona had the privilege of hosting the Summer Olympics. For the occasion, the city is modernizing and implementing a comprehensive program of restoration of historic monuments.

Today, Barcelona is a city booming. It has preserved its traditions but is resolutely turned towards the future. This duality is a force for the capital of Catalonia. It intends to maintain its status as an economic center and its European influence.

A cinephile city:

The Catalan capital has hosted many films. Started by the Spanish Hostel Cédric Klapisch who revealed Romain Duris and Cécile de France. All About My Mother by Pedro Elmodovar had moved during his presentation Cannes Festival. Director Tom Tykwer has been reconstituted the old Barcelona for the movie Perfume.

The climate is one of the highlights of the city of course!
Summer is hot, but obviously the proximity to the sea makes the heat bearable. Average temperature is 27 ° C in July and August.
The rains rather manifest as severe thunderstorms, especially in spring and fall.

A TRIP TO MILAN

Milan is the fashion, high fashion, design and face, the capital of business and finance. Two faces from the world of the twentieth century. Milan is definitely a city that looks to the future.

Spread the word: Milan, is young, trendy, dynamic, and if the business district and design are established for years, it is surely no coincidence.

But like any self-respecting Italian city, Milan also has a real charm, historical monuments to see and review, typical neighborhoods and an architectural and artistic heritage.

In short, the young Milan, dynamic, trendy Milan alongside the old, traditional, cultural wonders for the delight of lovers of Italy.

History of Milan
The small Celtic village called "Mediolanum" a real city appeared under the authority of the Romans in 222 BC It flourished for centuries until it became the seat of the Roman Empire under Diocletian.

In the fifth century, the city was invaded and pillaged by the Barbarians. She sank into a period of decline for not rise at the end of the eighth century. In the Middle Ages, the city, led by the bishops, enjoyed some growth. But in 1162, the armies of Frederik I stormed the city. To repel, Milan allied with neighboring towns of Lombardy and formed the Lombard League. They put Frederik I in defeat at Legnano.

In the thirteenth century, Milan grew with the coming to power of the Visconti family. Their reign lasted 130 years. Under Gian Galeazzo, the city became one of the main Italian and was transformed into the Duchy. At the death of the last Visconti in the fifteenth century, power passed to Francesco Sforza. Ludovico il Moro, his illustrious descendant, surrounded himself with artists such as Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci. The influence of Milan at that time reached its climax.

In the sixteenth century, Sforza had to fight against the successive attacks of Louis XII and Francis. Milan finally bowed to the Spanish power in 1535. In 1713, the Treaty of Utrecht gives the Austrians. Very briefly under Napoleonic rule, Milan was finally liberated from the yoke of the Austrians in 1848.

Milan joined the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. After the Second World War during which the city was heavily destroyed the Lombard capital entered a new phase of economic growth. She quickly became the first economic and industrial city.

Milan has two airports, Linate and Malpensa, which are served by Alitalia and Air France. Easy jet flights arrive at Linate while those of Ryanair landing Bergamo, 45 km from Milan.

Train, day and night, there are daily connections Paris-Milan (TGV) and Nice-Milan (about 5 hours by train).


To come to Milan by car, you can follow the following routes. Take the Frejus tunnel, follow the direction of Turin (A32), then the A4 to Milan or go through the Mont Blanc tunnel, take the A5 towards Aosta and then the A4 to Milan.

The beautiful Philippines !!

When the gods created the first island of the Philippines in the middle of a crystal blue ocean, they were so captivated by their work they fashioned in their tracks more than 7000 other equally beautiful islands that make up today 'hui the Philippine archipelago.

Should we see a legend there? If you ever have the opportunity to see these marvels, you will be easily tempted to take credit for this genesis. Enjoy a voyage of discovery in a country whose cultural and natural wealth seems limitless. Landscapes as varied and enchanting as the imagination of a child, the underwater gardens with many colorful and historic sites await you with global reach.

Men inhabit this tropical archipelago and their incredibly vibrant culture today combine in a way quite unique all influences which have exposed the centuries. The Philippines and Filipinos have an Asian soul, a Western mind and the heart beats frenzied Latin rhythms. Warm smiles by way of welcome, they will show you the true meaning of hospitality. Welcome to this adventure and culture earth reign of breathtaking nature!

Destination

Manila
Manila is one of the cities in Asia which offers the most contrast. Its existence dates back long before the Spanish arrived in the 16th century; at that time it was called Maynilad, the name of a plant with white flowers that grows in mangroves. From 1571, the city became the capital of the Philippines. In 1975, the group of 17 cities transformed the large Manila Metro Manila, a populated metropolis of nearly 12 million. Manila is located in the Central Luzon region, surrounded by picturesque volcanic landscapes, lush rainforest, a huge lagoon and the ocean - a shimmering metropolis in a beautiful natural setting.

North Luzon
In the Cordillera Central of northern Luzon, heaven and earth are surprisingly close. Hills covered with pine forests and towering forests mists erect majestically against the blue sky. Equally spectacular, so typical of the rice terraces extend to the firmament. Built by the Ifugao tribes, a mighty rich in tradition and people living in the mountains, these stairs rightly called "celestial" is an indescribable beauty and charm. World Heritage by UNESCO in 1995, they are considered the eighth wonder of the world. The rice terraces of Banaue are the climax of all plantation landscapes. You will be amazed and captivated by the spectacle afforded by the scope and almost inconceivability of their existence. They transport you to a dream!

Boracay
From the air, Boracay looks like a green butterfly opening its wings on a background of blue sea reflections. Despite its small size (seven kilometers long and 4 km wide) island, located in the center of the Philippine archipelago northwest of Panay Island, is one of the finest in the Philippines and one of the most magical our planet: a tropical paradise as you can only see in books, a dream island that has all the ingredients to a holiday out of the ordinary.

Cebu
At the heart of the Visayas, Cebu, with its 200 km long and at most 40? Km wide, is one of the cultural and economic centers in the Philippines. Cebu City, the oldest city in the country, called "Little Singapore" because of its international leading position in many export sectors, teeming with life. This shimmering metropolis of the East Coast pleasantly combines the cosmopolitan charm of big cities to the Philippine cordial hospitality.

Bohol
Bohol is one of the idyllic provinces of Visayas region. Besides the main island, this beautiful archipelago comprises 61 islands smaller area. Tagbilaran City, the capital, is located on the southwest coast. The province has over one million inhabitants mostly speak Boholano, English and Tagalog. The Boholanos are a particularly peaceful and quiet people. Kindness and hospitality are two values ​​deeply rooted in their heart.

The evocation of Bohol inevitably think of the Chocolate Hills, the breathtaking scenery of rolling hills in the center of the island that made the province famous worldwide. However, Bohol has much more to offer.

Mindoro

The underwater scenery with colorful and shimmering, pristine rainforests, romantic coves and beaches of pearly sand Mindoro is a natural paradise, a holiday destination as there is little on Earth. Mindoro is a place of pilgrimage for scuba divers worldwide. The diversity of corals, fish, big marine mammals in the crystal clear ocean and there is extraordinary in itself guarantee the success of this unforgettable experience.
Palawan

Palawan is truly a green jewel, a natural paradise where even coexist large tracts of lowland rainforest and mountains. The jungle covers a chain of majestic mountains that stretches across the main island. The highest mountain is Mount Mantalingajan culminating at 2086 m altitude. The ancestral forest is inhabited by rare animals such as the pangolin, which are at home here.
Negros

The island of Negros is divided into two regions. The western part of the island "Negros Occidental" is marked by huge plantations of sugar cane. The hinterland and mountains cracked, waterfalls and springs hidden in lush vegetation are an invitation to discovery.

What a beautiful Lviv in Ukraine

Capital of Galicia-Volyn province extreme western Ukraine, Lviv down in history after the decline of the Rus Kiévenne. If the city knew resist the Mongols or Tatars, it undergoes dice fourteenth influence and domination of Poles before being incorporated in 1772 in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and then the Soviet Union at the end of the second World War. Since independence, Lviv is the stronghold of Ukrainian nationalists, which played a decisive role in the Orange Revolution of 2004.

Lviv Opera
view from the hill in the High Castle
The history of Lviv is very rich. Moreover, the city center has been listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. This heritage remains focused on few blocks bounded by the beautiful Svobody avenue that leads to luscious theater houses, the opera Ivan Franko.

Dominican church
Church of the Assumption
Boyim the chapel
By taking the side streets, you meet many churches, mostly Catholic: Church of the Transfiguration, the Armenian Cathedral, Dominican Church, the Church of the Assumption Chapel Boyim, without the Catholic Cathedral forget the Bernardine monastery or the Carmelite Monastery which are slightly eccentric.

Market Square
4 Market Square
6 Market Place
The heart of Lviv is an ancient market place, a square 100 meters on each side with the center of City Hall, and around buildings dating from the sixteenth century all as pretty as each other with their architecture and colors varied. The two most beautiful buildings in this square, located at numbers 4 and 6, home TODAY Lviv Historical Museum.

City Hall
St Georges Cathedral
Armenian Cathedral
It is possible to access the heights of the city using the High Castle Hill, where stood the old fortress. Once you reach the top, you can admire a magnificent panorama.

arsenal
Svobody Avenue
Lviv is a bustling city, offering tourists plenty of restaurants, accommodation at very reasonable prices. It is often used to step before undertaking a tour through the Carpathians.

Quick visit to Odessa!!

Odessa was built in the eighteenth century under the leadership of Catherine II, at a time when Ukraine was annexed by Russia. Sovereign wanted to create his empire south, on the shores of the Black Sea, an equivalent of St Petersburg. Also, the historical center is full of beautiful buildings.

Odessa station
Derybassivska street
Odessa is nowadays a very nice city: from its location, it enjoys sunshine and has long sandy beaches, to delight vacationers looking the sea and the sun.

Museum of Archaeology
statue of Richelieu
Fountain Square Soborma
Several arteries depart from the station to carry to the city center. It joins the Soborma place and especially Derybassivska street, one of the busiest streets is pedestrianized and is home to many shops, lounge bars and restaurants.

funicular Potemkin stairs
Potemkin stairs
the church Panteleymonivski
The most courted tourists Odessa site is surely the famous Potemkin Stairs. Made famous by the movie of Sergei Eisenstein (The Battleship Potemkin), the staircase has an interesting perspective trompe l'oeil, because it is difficult or ride, or take him down.
opera
Ferry Terminal
The Potemkin Stairs leading to the ferry terminal. Nearby, is the largest commercial port in Ukraine. Both the Prymorsky along the boulevard, during a nice walk.

Catherine Square
Catherine II
Lanjeronivska street
Going up the stairs, you come to a place with pretty colors, Catherine II place in the middle of which stands his statue. A few steps Lanjeronivska street stands the Opera House, a magnificent building of the nineteenth century. Facing him, the Museum of Archaeology, and further, the City Hall.
building up Soborma


With its grid pattern, it is very easy to move in Odessa is taking his time on foot or by tram for longer distances. If you plan to stay several days, you can also spend a few hours in the catacombs of the city (Mecca of the resistance during the Second World War) or even go to Belgorod and tour of the fortress.

City Hall
Preobrajenska street
Odessa finally has rather many upscale hotels. So, it is often more advantageous to rent an apartment. If you want to also visit this resort in a group and be accompanied by a French guide, our website offers several organized tours each summer.

Why not visit Kiev!!

Kiev is the capital of Ukraine. It is a dense city (it extends over 30 km radius for two and a half million inhabitants). Kiev is a particularly ancient city steeped in history, incessant invasions and Orthodox traditions. Religious heritage is undoubtedly the most interesting to discover the richest and aesthetically element churches and the Monastery of the Catacombs (Pechersk Lavra) are the priority tourist sites.

The Independence Square
Khreshchiatik
Kiev is also a nice city: full of parks that dot the Dnieper, the huge river that runs through the whole of Ukraine, it has many green spaces that encourage walking. In summer, many banks turn into beaches. An island has also been converted into a huge amusement park, the Hydropark. Overlooking the river, the "steel lady" high statue of sixty meters, easily attracts the eye of the visitor. It overlooks the Museum of the War of 1941-1945, which is located near the Monastery of the Catacombs.

the maid of steel
Khreshchiatik
The Independence Square
Inside the city, the street Khreshchiatik is the main artery: high-rise business in Kiev, lined with chic bars, restaurants and shops, this beautiful avenue cut the famous Independence Square, where even as protesters regrouped the Orange Revolution in December 2004.

Khreshchiatik
Independence Square
Until Toltsoï place, neighborhood remains permanently busy. In basements, it houses several following its path malls. This is the perfect place to hang out and do some shopping. In addition, it is fully reserved for pedestrians on weekends and holidays.

the Dnieper
Opera Kiev
Volodimirska the street is another major artery to go when we discover Kiev since it starts from the square of St. Sophia Cathedral to continue in the direction of the Golden Gate, a fortification originally built during the reign of Yaroslav the eleventh century . This is the heart of the historic city. By further pursuing your way you will pass the Kiev Opera and eventually reach the Shevchenko park, and a cross boulevard of the same name that leads to the station.
Andreyieskiv street
the founders of Kiev
Volodimirska street
In contrast, closer to the river port is Podil, former suburb became chic in the mid nineteenth century. Finally, among the sights of Kiev, do not hesitate to make a detour through the "House of Dreams", a mansion with strange architecture which is located on the heights of Khreshchiatik.

House of Dreams
Golden Gate
The city has a metro with three lines. The affluent them many of the most visited places. It is a means of transportation very cheap (only 0.20 euro token), but often crowded with people.
Podil neighborhood
the Mariinsky park
Kiev is nice between May and September. Christmas time is also recommended. March is the month to avoid because of the thaw and slush overflowing sidewalks. If you stay more than three days, you can take the opportunity to go to the south of the city and visit the open air museum Pirogovo to discover the different rural traditions of Ukraine.

Moreover, Ukraine tourism organizes tours all summer to allow you to visit the city in good condition accompanied by a French guide.

Ready to go to Crimea!!??

Crimea is a peninsula located at the south of Ukraine. With its cliffs, mountains and rocks, it is one of the most beautiful areas of the country that could be compared to some views of the Mediterranean. Black Sea that forms the border between Ukraine and Turkey is a closed sea. That is why it reminds many ways the Big Blue and mild temperatures.

Balaklava Bay
Mount Sokil near Sudak
Crimea has many resorts as Yevpatoria, Alushta or Novy Svit, which attracts more attention for its sandy beach and its beautiful surroundings. Scenic landscapes such as Gourzouf or Karagad are also popular. All these stations are connected by bus from Simferopol, the capital of the peninsula which has a large railway station and an airport.

Swallow's Nest in Yalta
Palace of the Khans
Vorontsov Palace in Alupka
Culturally, Crimea offers as interesting as Sudak has a Genoese fortress dating from the fourteenth century, or Bakhtchissaraï which houses the Palace of Khans who ruled the region for over 300 years sites; not to mention Yalta agreements known for its palaces and surroundings, or Sevastopol famous for his battle and his seat was held up near Balaklava.

Aloupka near Yalta
beach Feodosia
If the Crimean resort was the place of the Tsars of Russia to become the Soviet leaders, the peninsula gradually rediscovered its huge tourism potential and expanding its hotel infrastructure. Many individuals also rent comfortable.


Without a doubt, Crimea is a destination of choice for those wishing to explore a little known country western, while enjoying the sun, sea and mountains. Our site offers each been organized to allow you to visit this beautiful area circuits.

Let's go to Aveyron !!

The Aveyron is a first encounter with a sometimes tamed nature but often wild. Green valleys alternate with desert-like plateaus, cut by deep gorges and where the eye is lost.
Countries where the red sandstone and granite Aubrac gave way down south to huge limestone plateaus abandoned the sheep during the summer.
Country whose landscapes are preserved, where campaigns are maintained by a farmer perennial world where diverse promote the development of micro flora that delights the amateur botanist.
It is also an encounter with history. The unique topography of the region has led over time to a multifaceted habitat: dry-stone villages, with slate roofs or flagstone, castles and religious buildings that marked the route of the pilgrims of Saint Jacques de Compostella or testimony the history of the Templars ...

It is finally a meeting with real people, values ​​attached to their farmers, proud of their knowledge and their singularity at a time when the world is increasingly smoothed and standardized. Hospitable people who know how to appreciate a simple and abundant food.

large spaces

The main feature of our Department will undoubtedly contrasts offered a varied and rugged terrain.

In the north, the Aubrac mountains are the last hills of the Massif Central. The Lot valley "first smile of the South" marks the boundary between the mountain country and the vast limestone plateau just extend to the gates of the Mediterranean. The plateau is cut by lush valleys and deep gorges, these contrasting landscapes make Aveyron one of the most varied France Department.

12 villages ranked on the list of the most beautiful villages in France

These are the monks who first settled on the road to Saint Jacques de Compostela, who first built the Romanesque chapels, developed agriculture and animal husbandry around the first villages ....
There are in an exceptional number of Aveyron ranked on the list of the most beautiful villages of France villages. At the heart of the green countryside around a listed church or a medieval castle renowned these 12 villages (and many others not listed) are real pearls architecture and evidence of a long and rich history.
Estaing - Saint Côme d'Olt - Saint Eulalie d'Olt - Najac - Peyre - Bush castle - Couvertoirade - Belcastel - Conques - Sauveterre Rouergue.

Fauna and Flora

Found in Aveyron 2 large natural areas are the Aubrac plateau and the Regional Park of Causses. These pickups unique systems allow the development of a unique flora. We can observe about 2000 different species including 200 rare and protected flowers. To mention only a few, the Sundew carnivorous flower that grows in bogs Aubrac, pulsatile anemones ... the orchids and orchid-colored lining the limestone soils of the Causses in the spring.
Near the Regional Park of the Cevennes, the reinstatement of animals in extinction is a very present theme ... not to mention the vital importance of livestock in our Department and its performance in terms of preservation and development of domestic breeds.

Welcome to Brittany :))

Wherever your gaze falls, it confirms that the bay of Mont Saint-Michel is a marvel. Sands, salt marshes, the sea, the sky share the horizon. Light plays with the elements in a changing landscape that reflect the Mont Saint-Michel and the alignments of mussel.

The top sites

"The Couesnon, in his madness, put the Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy," but this does not preclude the bay to be in Britain. This unique to the northern gateway to the site is classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Several wonderful phenomena are well known: a beautiful maritime landscape tide of France holds the record with 14 m amplitude, a patchwork of polders, mussel alignments, a legendary architectural jewel reflecting the immensity iodine.

At the heart of nature

In the middle of the bay of Mont Saint-Michel Vivier-sur-Mer is moored on the coast deploying voluptuously from Normandy to Cancale. The coastline, stretching over long ranges in the west gets wilder by putting the cap on the tip of Grouin. This succession of sand, spongy strikes, where grassy sheep, household pleasant walks and stunning panoramas graze.

Where mussels grow on "trees"

Emerging fields of sand, lines of 110 piles are planted on lengths of 100 meters. These miles of stakes, which evolve curious paddle boats are the breeding place of mussels. Bivalves attach and grow in clusters on the forest of masts. With this technique introduced in 1954 and a particularly favorable environment, Vivier became the first port in France mussel. For more information on the activities of the fishermen-farmers and the secrets of this magical place, the House of the Bay offers a permanent and outings on foot or aboard the mobile mytili-exposure. A great opportunity to change or to attend the horizon bore, amazing wave that creates the surface of the water during high tides.

The amazing Thailand!!!

Beautiful coral reefs, turquoise water at 30 ° C, fine sand, coconut trees ... Thailand, despite the disaster that has affected 26 December 2004, remains a real paradise.

Siam, the former name of Thailand, is a popular tourist destination in the heart of Southeast Asia, ideal for a first trip to Asia. Country almost as large as France, it is bordered by Myanmar (Burma) and Laos to the north, Cambodia to the east and Malaysia to the south. Its landscape is diverse: mountains, sea, fringed with coconut palms, plains or beaches. Its tropical climate allows the country to have an annual temperature of 28 ° C!
For your stay, plan wide, at least three weeks, as the country has many other resources to offer than beaches: lush jungle, nature reserves, Buddhist temples, trekking around Chiang Mai, gastronomic exploration or visit the Bangkok hallucinating.

Get caught up in the historical remains of the ancient buried cities like Ayutthaya and Sukhothai.

Immerse yourself in a spiritual culture of Buddhism. Relax on the most lavish of the globe as Laem Sala beach or in the park Phra Ao Nang.

This is the perfect trip: a couple or with friends, a flight booked well in advance, a good guide and a small budget for spending. Very cheap destination, you will be touched by the hospitality of the local population, very cheerful nature and calm imperturbable.

Health
Both cities have a large health system performance and well equipped, especially in remote rural areas are still traditional healing techniques.
Be sure to subscribe to a good insurance policy that will cover your medical expenses in case of need and refund possible repatriation if necessary.

Verify that risk sports such as diving and rock climbing are not excluded from the contract.

If you follow a specific treatment, take medications with you, and that goes with the order. If you buy drugs on site, check the expiration date and the presence of the record.

The avian flu is present in the territory since 2003, mainly in the provinces of the north, northeast and center. Cases have been reported in early 2007; do not eat poultry, meat or raw eggs and avoid contact with poultry and birds.

Avoid risky behavior in sexual relationships in the territory. AIDS is still a lot of havoc in the population.

Vaccines
Before leaving, make a update your vaccinations (at least 6 weeks before departure). Malaria is still present in Thailand. There is no need for the vaccine if you stay in Bangkok but made ​​an anti-malaria treatment to stay in the border areas of the country. Vaccination against rabies is recommended for backpackers staying in remote corners of the country. It is transmitted by the bite of many stray dogs but also by monkeys and squirrels.

A good day in Stockholm!!

Built on 14 islands, Stockholm is a wonder. Water is everywhere, so pure that you can swim and fish in the heart of the city. In the vicinity lies a vast archipelago of 24,000 islands.

With its small size and its status as capital, Stockholm also offers many and varied in minimum time discoveries. In the center of Stockholm, the old neighborhoods, museums and royal castles gather for the tourist can stroll calmly walk (or boat) across the city. The perfect exotic destination, whether for a weekend in the city or an extended stay.

A visit to Stockholm bypassing Ostermalm would be a shame. This neighborhood is the most exclusive and luxurious place in town. There are many large very prestigious shops (Louis Vuitton, Armani, Boss, Guess, Gucci), but also a nice theater and several concert halls.
Nearby you will discover the beautiful royal stables of Sweden, embassies and the Museum of Music.

Nature / National Parks / Zoo / Reserves

Specifically located on the island of Djurgården, Skansen is a park-outdoor museum designed specifically to recreate life in Sweden as it once was. Spread over 300,000 square meters, this huge space conservation of Swedish culture is composed of more than 150 old buildings reassembled piece by piece and an amazing replica of a typical Swedish town of time. You can also find a zoo.

Parks and Gardens

Ekoparken is the first urban national park in the world, consisting of the Royal Parks of Djurgarden, Ulriksdal and Haga. It offers 25 km2 of green spaces and natural bodies of fresh water in the heart of Stockholm.
The best way to find out is by bike!

cultural Heritage

Gamla Stan is considered the old town of Stockholm. Of all the cobbled character medieval streets, you can indulge in the croqueurs shops selling tourist souvenirs and many other unusual objects. The district has not a lot of small churches and museums but also and especially the royal palace in Stockholm, the official residence of the king.
If you have a little luck you can watch the daily changing of the guard at the Royal Palace.

Cultural Heritage / Urban Culture / monuments

The field of Drottningholm is the private residence of the royal family. World Heritage of UNESCO, he shall bring together a huge castle, a theater, numerous parks and gardens and a Chinese pavilion.

Interested in Brasilia??!!

With many states and different landscapes, the largest country in South America offers more than a destination for tourists. Equatorial forest, Atlantic forest, pristine beaches, popular festivals, culture or even sport, there is something for everyone.

A land of contrasts, Brazil is primarily a land of hospitable people. All gathered around major holidays such as the famous carnival, do not forget the misery that affects a large part of the population. The vastness of the buildings is often across the poverty outside.

Brazil is the image of the area, covering almost half of South America: a land of extremes worthy of superlatives. Its beaches infinitely white sand Amazon forest, the lungs of the world; extreme poverty of the favelas to the upper classes of large metropolises, Brazil never end to surprise you.

One thing is certain!!!!

once the visit gives invariably want to return to explore other facets.

A little about Luxembourg

Cultural treasures, natural resources and landscapes in an exhilarating variety, fine food and fine wines, festive traditions and vibrant culture ... the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg invites throughout the year to an unusual journey. 

Only Grand Duchy in the world, the country is a little gem combines a rich history with a modern copy. 

Although small in size (2,586 km2), Luxembourg has a high tourist attraction: the vineyards of the Moselle feudal houses of the Middle Ages, through the control sites in the steel past, the range of tourist attractions and places relaxation is infinitely varied. 

Located in the heart of Western Europe between Belgium, Germany and France, Luxembourg has two natural regions: Osling the north part of the Ardennes massif, and Guttland (good land), south and center of the country, including the Moselle valley to the east and the Red Rocks to the south. 

Birthplace of the idea of a unified Europe, headquarters of many European institutions, no attraction to different cultures, Luxembourg today has a European microcosm. Explore commonalities and specificities of the different cultures that make up!

Making a tour in Amsterdam!!!

With its justified reputation young and trendy city, Amsterdam draws throughout the year many visitors enjoy among other boat rides and fly to visit world famous museums.

But no! Amsterdam is not only the capital of cannabis tourism, it is also the cultural heart of the Netherlands.

Red light district, coffee shops and brown cafes are certainly part of the decor but the city has primarily a rich architectural heritage and multi-cultural. Amsterdam is for everyone: young backpackers, families, art enthusiasts or simply curious. Different types of stays are available to you: museums, monuments, antiques, parks-channel-flea market, etc.

What to do
You bring the I'Amsterdamcard card. Sold at the tourist office in Amsterdam, this electronic pass gives you access to public transportation as well as some museums. In addition, it offers discounts at tourist attractions and restaurants. Prices vary, depending on the package chosen (1, 2 or 3 days), 31 to 51 euros.
To purchase a pass, you get a guide in French. Can not go wrong!

Get sandwiches at Van Dobben. For Amsterdammers, it's almost a ritual since 1945, he will nibble on Sunday at Van Dobben. On the menu: sandwiches (delicious), fried croquettes (weird) and authentic atmosphere. The hotel even has a website.

Don'ts
Motoring in Amsterdam. The city is the beautiful hand bikes, public transport and pedestrians. In addition you will encounter difficulties to park your car. Beware of PV! You can however leave your car at the hotel or even better at Amsterdam entrance, in one of the many devices such as parking Transferium ArenA. At 5.50 euros per day, would be a shame to miss. Especially we offer you two free tickets to the center.

Let's take a look in Indonesia!!!

Indonesia accumulates superlatives: largest archipelago in the world (nearly 17,500 islands extended over 5120 km long between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific), the largest Muslim country (245 million people), the country is also home to Borobudur , the largest Buddhist temple in the world.

If Java, Sumatra, Bali, Lombok, Kalimantan and Sulawesi are among the most visited islands, mass tourism does not exist in the rest of the country. Geographic mosaic incredible and fascinating melting pot of cultures, Indonesia is so rich that it will appeal to all kinds of travelers, regardless of the objectives of their stay.

It would take more than a lifetime to browse the 17,500 islands of the archipelago, only one third is inhabited!

Cultural Heritage / Archaeology / museum
In Indonesia, culture is expressed not in museums but living contact multiple ethnic groups that make up the country. The most common arts are generally obtained from Javanese and Balinese culture.

**Sites not to be missed


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*In Java
Buddhist temple of Borobudur (Yogyakarta)
Hindu temple of Prambanan (Yogyakarta)

*In Sumatra
Krakatoa volcano (south)
Danau Toba, the largest lake in South East Asia (North)
The Mentawai islands, their shamans and surf

*In Bali
Agung and Batur volcano
Ubud, the cultural and artistic center of Bali
Maritime Hindu temple of Tanah Lot

*The Sunda Islands
Komodo Island and prehistoric animals, lizards
Gunung Rinjani volcano in Lombok
The huge white sand beaches of Sumba
The colored lakes of Keli Mutu volcano on the island of Flores

*A Kalimantan:
Tanjung Puting National Park and orangutans
The Dayak people and his artistic genius
Expeditions on rivers through the jungle

*In Sulawesi
The region of Tana Toraja and its grandiose funeral ceremonies
The dive sites off Manado
The Buddhist temple of Ban Hin Kiong
Lake Tondano 600 m (water skiing, fishing, boating)

*Irian Jaya (Indonesian part of Papua)
Baliem Valley and Dani and Lani ethnicities who live outside time
Traditional market of Wamena and bows, arrows or cases penile
The Korowai people and built tree houses