Hunedoara Castle is one of the most spectacular castles in the world. It is located in the town of Hunedoara in Romania however up until 1918 it was under the jurisdiction of oppressive Hungary that occupied most of central and eastern Europe for thousand years. Austro-Hungarian Empire reached its end in 1918 and Hunedoara Castle … Continue reading “Hunedoara Castle in Romania”
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Madeira Island – The Complete Guide
When Christopher Columbus went to describe Madeira Island to Queen Isabella of Spain, he said it looked like scrunched piece of paper. This description is rather accurate. With its sharp edged ridges and volcanic hills, most of Madeira’s mainland looks harsh and rigid. Along the coastline, however, the island overgrows with lush vegetation and rich … Continue reading “Madeira Island – The Complete Guide”
Tour Montparnasse in Paris, France
Tour Montparnasse basically means Montparnasse Tower. It is also sometimes referred to as Tour Maine-Montparnasse. Located in Capital of France – Paris, 59 floor high Tour Montparnasse is Europe’s 9th tallest building and THE tallest in France. The skyscraper also boast another Europe’s prime – it is the home of Europe’s fastest elevator. It only … Continue reading “Tour Montparnasse in Paris, France”
Lanzarote Holidays – Complete Guide
Lanzarote is a barren and untamed island in the Atlantic Ocean, 125 km off the coast of Africa. It’s part of Canary Island archipelago (hence under Spanish jurisdiction) and while very popular among European tourists, it’s hardly known to most of us here in North America. Most of my friends here in Canada would have … Continue reading “Lanzarote Holidays – Complete Guide”