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A patchwork of highland and jungle, this tiny nation is home to colonial cities preserved from the days of the conquistadors, snowcapped volcanoes quilted with green, terraced plots, and the flora and fauna of the Amazon Basin—natural wonders that change the very way we see ourselves and the world. Sandwiched between Peru and Columbia, Ecuador could easily be overlooked, or worse, dismissed as a mere stepping-stone to the more famous Galápagos Islands. But mainland Ecuador itself is an adventurer’s paradise. ... More
Brazil: Sun, Surf, Sand, Samba and Soccer
January 12th, 2012 
Travel Passion Sun, surf, sand, samba and soccer. These are the images that are synonymous with Brazil. The idyllic scenes of the Cidade Maravilhosa (marvellous city), Rio de Janeiro’s white sand beaches, packed with bronzed bodies and overlooked by the magnificent Sugar Loaf Mountain, are among the world’s most recognised picture postcard scenes.
Rio, and its sister city São Paulo are two of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities you’re likely to encounter anywhere. The annual carnaval in Rio is an explosion of sound, colour and human exuberance that takes place toward the end of February or early March. São Paulo is a vast metropolis with an estimated populace of 17 million. A multicultural city of immigrants, there are substantial Arab, Oriental and Jewish communities coexisting here. Millions of Italians came to São Paulo in the late 19th-century while millions more Japanese arrived in the next. ... More
About Manchester Town Hall
January 10th, 2012 Travel Passion Manchester in a city with a lot of different attractions and with some of the most beautiful monuments built during the Victoria Era, such as the magnificent Town Hall and the Manchester International Conference Centre.
One of the landmarks of the city is with no doubts the Town Hall.
It is situated in the city centre, near to Albert Square. ... More
The Eiffel Tower Information
December 31st, 2011 Travel Passion Paris, where all lovers love spending their time together walking along the Seine or just going around the city. If you visit Paris, you have to see the Eiffel Tower, the famous structure that is the symbol of all France. It’s very romantic to go to see the tower in the evening, when the lights make it shine. ... More
Exploring Uruguay
December 27th, 2011 Travel Passion Aside from the sparkling resorts along its coast, gently rolling hills and grasslands are the hallmarks of Uruguay, but its people—well-educated yet unpretentious, industrious yet relaxed—are the most remarkable aspect of the country for many travelers.
Uruguay has long been considered the most European of South American countries. Its population is almost all of European descent—largely Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian—and the influence of these cultures is readily apparent in Uruguay’s architecture and outlook. Even the country’s “traditional cuisine” brings to mind pasta, paella, and slabs of succulent steak. ... More
India Travel Information
December 25th, 2011 Travel Passion In India, religion is no one-day-a-week affair: it’s a way of life—the force that moves the country. It governs the mind, defines most behavior, sets much of the country’s agenda and calendar. It can even become a personal lullaby or alarm clock, with Hindu chanting at nighttime and the Muslim muezzin calling the faithful to prayer in the morning.
India is also fusion and contrast. Throughout this country, where the earliest remnants of a civilization date from at least 3200 BC, you see the effect of repeated invasions on India’s culture and heritage. ... More
Buckingham Palace guide
December 23rd, 2011 Travel Passion When you come in London, you have to visit some of its famous monuments and buildings if you want to know the real London. One of the trademark known all over the world is Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official London residence. The Palace is located between the Green Park, Hyde Park and St. James’s Park, where you can relax sitting in the middle of nature. ... More
