http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com French President Georges Pompidou dreamt of a vast cultural centre - a museum and an art school comprising plastic arts and music, cinema, books and audiovisual research. In 1969 architects from 49 countries participated in an architectural design competi... http://www.a1articles.com/centre-georges-pompidou-in-paris-546424.html 23rd May 2008 Seven hills, ruins of the Colosseum, Renaissance churches, romantic fountains, streets cafes, a hundred types of spaghetti... its time to add another characteristic to this list - "national park," with 110 bird and 26 mammal species, 15 species of reptile... http://www.a1articles.com/national-park-called-rome-544096.html 21st May 2008 The book, the musical, the cartoon, cups and notebooks, pens and key rings - all of them remind us of the story told by Victor Hugo, which saved the cathedral from being torn down. None of the history and art experts can dispute its magnificence. Notr... http://www.a1articles.com/chimeras-of-notre-dame-540925.html 20th May 2008 Most people choose summer for their holiday adventures. But when it comes to Rome, a winter trip, when the city rests from its clammy, exhausting heat, is even more advisable. Sightseeing is calm and leisurely, and an evening in one of local cafes, like T... http://www.a1articles.com/the-ancient-modern-rome-532716.html 08th May 2008 Just like many big cities, Paris consists of departments, each with its own history, its own spirit and charm. Each of them lives its own life, the left bank is unlike the right one, and some even say that often two different metro stations are like two d... http://www.a1articles.com/discovering-paris--arrondissement-1-529709.html 06th May 2008 Breathtaking fountains, gloomy Coliseum, the magnificent Saint Peter's Basilica, ruins of the Roman Forum... Oh, no, this is not the complete list of things worth seeing in the Eternal city! However, having spent some time enjoying the historic attraction... http://www.a1articles.com/are-there-queues-in-roman-shops-527804.html 01st May 2008 Bois de Vincennes is one of the favourite places the Parisians like to spend their time at. The park is located south-west from the centre of the city and boasts its branchy trees. Besides, there are three lakes, one with a boating station where visitors ... http://www.a1articles.com/chateau-de-vincennes-and-its-park-paris-524647.html 28th April 2008 According to an American travel magazine Conde Nast Travel, Sydney is the world's top city, leaving such famous travel destinations as Florence, San Francisco and Bangkok far behind. Also note that this Australian megapolis got the status of the friendlie... http://www.a1articles.com/the-friendliest-people-in-the-world-sydney-502553.html 01st April 2008 It is from the ancient port of Jaffa that the prophet Jonah started his voyage for Tarshish and was swallowed by a fish. It is here that, according to a Greek myth, Perseus faced Medusa. The old Jaffa city is Turkish-style, with cobbled little squares, ho... http://www.a1articles.com/tel-aviv-the-taste-of-antiquity-500091.html 28th March 2008 Hamburg is one of the top German travel destinations which, therefore, has lots of things to see. But there is one place which is known not only in the city, but also outside Germany. The place is the central St. Pauli district, named after the church whi... http://www.a1articles.com/st-pauli-district-and-other-attractions-of-hamburg-492578.html 19th March 2008 Each trip is a lesson. A tour around Burgundy is a lesson colourful and unforgettable: not just a combination of happenings that excite your feelings and mind, but one integral event. For centuries local customs and way of life have been the same: a gulle... http://www.a1articles.com/the-lesson-of-burgundian-489045.html 11th March 2008 Padua, or Padova, is a very old city. It grew from a small fishing village to become one of the main cities of the Veneti region. It is also the motherland for one of the oldest European universities and a huge scientific and cultural centres of the Medie... http://www.a1articles.com/padua-still-a-lot-to-see-486575.html 07th March 2008 The region of Walloon unites several major cities: Liège, Namur, Tournai and Spa. Here are some facts that will help you get a better understanding of what those cities are like. Liege is often described as the centre of spiritual and ecclesiastical ... http://www.a1articles.com/walloon-region-of-belgium-and-its-cities-485228.html 04th March 2008 In the beginning of the XX century Hollywood looked almost like a village. The remote lands of the city were cheap, that is why famous studios were built here. At the same time, one can hardly call Los Angeles one city: high hills prevent those small 80 t... http://www.a1articles.com/chaplin-in-los-angeles-483365.html 28th February 2008 Nantes is the largest city in Brittany, the préfecture of the Pays de la Loire région. For a long time it had been the first port in France, then Rennes retook its position as a capital, but local people still call themselves the Bretons. The charmi... http://www.a1articles.com/nantes-information-for-travelers-480557.html 25th February 2008 Suzhou is one of the most beautiful cities of China. Its the motherland of silk and one of the oldest traditional forms of Chinese opera - Kunqu, listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO). The city is l... http://www.a1articles.com/the-chinese-venice-of-suzhou-and-its-landmarks-478066.html 21st February 2008 Basel is located close to the German and French borders, on the edge of Switzerland but in the very centre of Europe. The river Rhine divides the city into two parts: Grossbasel lies on its left bank whereas Kleinbasel is on the right. The two parts of th... http://www.a1articles.com/basel-switzerland-overview-and-attractions-477127.html 19th February 2008 To avoid any confusions, lets make it clear: Antibes, Cap d'Antibes and Juan-les-Pins are all a part of one and the same department. Antibes is located 22 km from Nice. Let's start a tour around Antibes - the city which, unlike the other spots of French R... http://www.a1articles.com/antibes-spirit-attractions-and-highlights-470473.html 07th February 2008 Niagara Falls are located on the Niagara River, which connects two of the five American Great Lakes: Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. It is a part of the border between the USA and Canada, so you can watch them while staying in Canada or the USA alike. The nam... http://www.a1articles.com/niagara-falls-more-than-just-waterfalls-469697.html 06th February 2008 One of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka is the "the five districts on the mountain", Kandy. Proud and beautiful people live here - it took colonizers a long time to make them obey. By the way, local people are very hard-working and cleanly. Despi... http://www.a1articles.com/srilanka-with-ones-own-eyes-the-mountainous-heaven-kandy-255723.html 21st January 2008 Valais. Delicious wines by the Rhone River Sometimes the sun turns Valais into a Mediterranean country. This is one of the reasons why there are so many wonderful specialties produced here. None of the other 22 cantons can boast of such culinary ric... http://www.a1articles.com/theme-travel-around-switzerland-wine-and-cuisine-part-2-231856.html 22nd October 2007 When going to a certain country, it is important to decide what you want to see there. Here are some ideas on wine and cuisine tours around Switzerland. Geneva. Cuisine and wine.The name Geneva is the synonym to internationalism, conferences and high livi... http://www.a1articles.com/theme-travel-around-switzerland-wine-and-cuisine-229187.html 19th October 2007 Almost everyone who have been to Frankfurt am Main think of this city as of a multinational giant, which could be compared to American Chicago or New York. And it comes as no surprise since the city's calling card are its 300-hundred meters high Skyline, ... http://www.a1articles.com/frankfurt-am-main-for-tourists-227332.html 12th October 2007 For many people Dublin, the capital of the Irish Republic, is an exotic city. First things one think of when mentioning Dublin are its Irish pubs and merry St. Patrick's Day. One should also add that Dublin is the motherland for several world-known writer... http://www.a1articles.com/irish-literature-music-and-beer-225212.html 09th October 2007 Antigua carnival is a good example of how a festival can unite the whole world. It's the reflection of traditions and beliefs typical for one small country. Once a year for ten days local people put their business away to celebrate a stunning holiday. Ant... http://www.a1articles.com/holidays-carnivals-and-festivals-of-the-caribbean-224519.html 08th October 2007 Undoubtedly, among the things you should come to New Zealand for are its national parks, which occupy the country's one third. New Zealand's stunning mountains, forests, rivers, lakes and waterfalls are something you aren't used to seeing while traveling ... http://www.a1articles.com/national-parks-of-new-zealand-220967.html 01st October 2007 Wherever you go, almost every country has its unwritten laws on how and where to drink alcohol. Of course, Britain also has its "drinking culture", but it mostly deals with your behaviour in a pub. The problem is, finding a good pub, "real British" pub is... http://www.a1articles.com/drinking-in-britain-british-pubs-219800.html 25th September 2007 There are no elegant boulevards or magnificent cathedrals in Costa Rica. But there are wild jungles, violent rivers, active volcanos and nice friendly people there.Costa Rica is a resort country with a total of 74 resorts located on its territory. Lush gr... http://www.a1articles.com/costa-rica-natural-attractions-217374.html 21st September 2007 The secret of sales successThere are number of books written in sales and marketing but all the tricks, techniques and methods narrows down to only few principles. You would have heard over and over again that sales in a number game. Do you know why?Becau... http://www.a1articles.com/brazilian-resorts-216795.html 21st September 2007 Brazil is a sunny country, no wonder why many people come here for summer vacations. Here's a brief overview of the country's resorts. Belem - a wonderful city. Belem is the city with a population of about 2 million which is often called "the city of mang... http://www.a1articles.com/brazilian-resorts-216796.html 21st September 2007 On your way from Los Angeles to the desert you will find Las Vegas, the capital of American gambling industry. Las Vegas is located in the south of Nevada State, approximately 80 km east of Californian border and 50 km west of border with Arizona. Las Veg... http://www.a1articles.com/spending-your-time-in-las-vegas-212911.html 13th September 2007 Sri Lanka is the country of external compactness and inner infinity. For instance, its beaches seem to be endless, but it takes only three hours to get to Sri Lanka's central part with its reserves inhabited by elephants and buffalos, and unique historic ... http://www.a1articles.com/practical-information-on-sri-lanka-beaches-212366.html 12th September 2007 Some cities bring to mind the word "empire" - Paris, Saint-Petersburg… Without a doubt, Vienna would be at least the third. You don't even have to know the city's history - you'll understand everything from the first sight. Its all about the pom... http://www.a1articles.com/sumptuous-vienna-209870.html 01st September 2007 Bled is a famous Slovenian ski and balneal resort which stands by a mountain lake. The place is filled with a special fabulous atmosphere. Surrounded by forests and mountains, it is often called the real pearl of Slovenia. Starting from the 20th ce... http://www.a1articles.com/entertainment-of-bled-slovenia-209329.html 30th August 2007 The name Tunis derives from Latin - "tunny-fish" and proves the economic importance of fish-trade in antique Tunisia. But even today tunny is the main ingredient for many local dishes. Tunis is one of the oldest cities of the Mediterranean coast, thoug... http://www.a1articles.com/tunis-in-brief-208297.html 28th August 2007 I would not recommend you to visit large tourist's streets like Oxford street. Not only because many old buildings aren't there anymore. The point is, modern centre of London is a huge shopping mall, and local people try to visit it as rarely as they c... http://www.a1articles.com/keep-far-off-the-centre-of-london-205485.html 23rd August 2007 Hammamet is the largest and one of the most picturesque resorts in Tunisia. There are no high buildings here - the rule says none of them can be higher than a cypress. Thanks to this houses and hotels are hidden behind the trees and the city itself see... http://www.a1articles.com/bright-colours-of-hammamet-204989.html 22nd August 2007 The principal point of Marrakech is its central square, Djemaa el Fna and a medina adjacent to it, the old city with fortress walls, sinuous streets and commercial districts. Lots of hotels are located on the other side of the wall, which are a 5-minut... http://www.a1articles.com/djemaa-el-fna-the-dead-head-square-in-marrakech-204337.html 21st August 2007 Hafjell ski resort is located 15 kilometers from Lillehammer. Its sports history started with a student's championship which was held here in 1939. It was at that time that speed competitions were held here. Then, during 1994 Winter Olympics, sportsmen... http://www.a1articles.com/hafjell--wonderful-universality-203371.html 20th August 2007 Chennai (formerly known as Madras) stands on a territory where the most ancient of all the civilizations on Earth was born. The founders of this civilization were Dravidians - mysterious people whose ancestors still live in India. In modern Chennai the... http://www.a1articles.com/chennai-india--a-tourists-guide-203244.html 17th August 2007 Graz - the capital of the federal state of Styria with a population of about 242.000. Graz is a huge city (the second largest city in Austria), but still it is filled with rather a provincial atmosphere. And it is impossible not to fall in love with it. U... http://www.a1articles.com/some-things-i-know-about-graz-202815.html 16th August 2007 The City of Yellow Devil, "the Big Apple", the capital of the world, which is not even the capital of its own country… New York… You can characterize it in different words and your attitude to it can be different too: you can love it or hate it (an... http://www.a1articles.com/what-to-start-with-at-the-big-apple-193161.html 26th July 2007 Mahdia is one of Tunisia resorts with a population of 37 000. It is located south of Monastir and southeast of Sousse. The city is really old - it was standing here already in times of the Romans and the Phoenicians, but was ruined during the Arab conques... http://www.a1articles.com/some-words-about-mahdia-193139.html 26th July 2007 July is the peak of the travel season. People go to Cypress, Hurghada or Antalya. Some choose more refined and more expensive destinations. But if you want your vacations to be truly memorable, you simply have to go to Sri Lanka. From the country's cap... http://www.a1articles.com/grand-esala-perahera-in-sri-lanka-192214.html 25th July 2007 Situated not far from San Francisco, Napa Valley is often called the Wine Valley. There is a travel route passing through the valley that one can overcome in one day. This is the duration of almost all the tours, which start in San Francisco. However, ... http://www.a1articles.com/prepare-for-a-visit-to-napa-valley-190160.html 24th July 2007