…m, the city has modernized and is currently undergoing a period of urban renewal. Various residential and commercial developments are underway, particularly in the northern districts, while Bucharest’s historic centre is currently undergoing significant restoration. New hotels and western style buildings are sprouting up everywhere. The are several McDonalds and many other western names abound in the center of Bucharest. They have upgraded the tra…
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Cyprus and Northern Cyprus
September 8, 2007 by 3 Comments
…and of course that little place called Ayia Napa. Ayia Napa has become the new Ibiza of Mediterranean. I had heard for years of its craziness and we weren’t disappointed when we arrived. I have to admit, it’s not really my taste as I really don’t like clubs and techno music in the least but you can’t help but be around it because it is on constantly-everywhere, even in the hotels. It’s really quite astonishing how much music can be played in the o…
Top 5-Best Sports Cities in the US
September 17, 2007 by 9 Comments
…1. New York 2. Boston 3. Chicago 4. Philadelphia 5. St. Louis…
Top 5-Museums
September 19, 2007 by 6 Comments
…1. Museum of Antiquities in Cairo, Egypt 2. British Museum in London, UK 3. Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia 4. American War Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 5. Ellis Island Historical Site and Museum in New York City, USA…
2007-2008 Champions League Kicks Off
September 19, 2007 by 7 Comments
…ar with all of the usual teams except for Bayern Munich involved with some new faces looking to make some noise as well. In the end, I look for holders AC Milan to become the first team to repeat since 1989-90 (when AC Milan accomplished the feat) to repeat and win their 8th European Cup title. Milan has the experience and the players to make it happen. They have the best player in the world in Kaka, Filippo Inzaghi playing at the top of his game,…
Lake Titicaca
September 21, 2007 by 4 Comments
…els of the cities and the petty dangers of places like Arequipa in Peru, which are notorious for robberies of tourists. Three Irish guys that I met in Cuzco were held up at gunpoint in Arequipa and got stuck in Peru for an extra two weeks because of issues with their new passports after they were stolen from them. They had to get up to Lima to get to the Irish Embassy or the US Embassy as an Irish National or a US permanent resident, but they didn…
The Sinai Peninsula
September 27, 2007 by 17 Comments
…ed into a tourist center with camps, motels, restaurants, and bazaars. The newly constructed beach promenade is the core of Dahab’s activities, where globetrotters from all over the world meet in a lively atmosphere. A large variety of restaurants offer international and local cuisine at reasonable prices. Prices for accommodation are still very reasonable and you may find yourself not wanting to leave for weeks or months because Dahab is infectio…
Top 5-Bridges
October 2, 2007 by 5 Comments
…1. Harbor Bridge (Sydney, Australia) 2. Tower Bridge (London, UK) 3. Brooklyn Bridge (New York, USA) 4. Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, USA) 5. Seven Mile Bridge (Florida Keys, USA)…
Top 5-Most Polluted Cities
October 3, 2007 by 4 Comments
…1. Manila, Philippines 2. Bangkok, Thailand 3. Cairo, Egypt 4. Mexico City, Mexico 5. New Delhi, India…
Top 5-Business Cities
October 10, 2007 by 2 Comments
…1. New York 2. London 3. Tokyo 4. Singapore 5. Hong Kong…
