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A week in Croatia
0The European nation of Croatia is nestled in between several Balkan countries as well as the Adriatic Sea, making it the ideal place for both beach holidays and historical tours. Many people choose Croatia for their holidays because of the affordable Dubrovnik flights, inexpensive accommodations, vibrant culture and exciting nightlife. If you only have a week to spend in Croatia, be sure to include some of these highlights in your itinerary.
Zagreb: The capital city of Zagreb is one of the top tourism destinations in all of Croatia. The city offers a medieval charm that is home to traditional European architecture and cobblestone streets. The city is divided into the Gornji Grad and Donji Grad, or upper and lower towns. The Upper Town is where the majority of the historical landmarks are concentrated, including the old town gate and the Mirogoj cemetery. There are several fascinating museums in Zagreb for things like architecture, history, art and science.
Dubrovnik: This resort town in Croatia is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and tourism hotspot within the nation. The whole city is a stunning masterpiece, thanks to beautiful architecture, gorgeous beaches, clear blue water and delicious cuisine. The old portion of town boasts historical landmarks, ancient churches and dozens of museums. The beaches in Dubrovnik are also a big attraction, the two most popular of which are Lapad Beach and Banje Beach.
Split: Almost the majority of travellers choose to visit the towns of Zagreb and Dubrovnik if only given a week to explore the nation; Split is also a wonderful choice. The port city is known for having an extraordinary number of sunny days each year as well as being the capital of Croatian sport. Sailing and sunbathing along the beautiful shoreline are both popular pastimes in this town with a heavy Roman influence.
5 places to visit in Canberra
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Canberra, the capital of Australia, is in the southeast region of New South Wales. The planned community has museums and commemorative monuments centered on artificial lakes. Canberra has outdoor attractions with gardens and parks.
The Australian War Memorial is one of Australia’s most prestigious museums. It involves the military history of Australia from the Federation through contemporary times. Its displays include equipment, personal artifacts and souvenirs and skirmish dioramas. The museum has a café and places to picnic on the grounds. The Anzac Parade that joins the War Memorial contains commemorations to various wars and the veterans. The museum is in the area of the city north of Lake Burley Griffin. The hours are every day from 10 AM until 5 PM. The admission is free, and the visit could take from four to seven hours.
The Old Parliament House, which also includes the Museum of Australian Democracy, is on King George Terrace. This building was the center of Australian government from the 1920s until 1988. The Old Parliament gives history buffs a feel for the government of Australia during this time. It exhibits various rooms such as the office of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet room and others open to the public. The museum displays photos of Canberra’s history. The parking has no fee, but there is an entry cost. The museum is at King George Terrace.
The Australian National Botanic Gardens, at the foot of Black Mountain in Acton, is Australia’s largest compilation of Australia’s native plants. It has water dragons in the ponds. The gardens hold jazz concerts on summer evenings on the weekends. Many families attend, bringing picnics. The concerts are free, but parking fee helps to maintain the garden.
Namadgi National Park comprises a considerable part of the Australian Capital Territory as well as the north Australian Alps National Park. Activities at the park include hiking on the tracks of vistas of the Brindabella Ranges, riding mountain bikes, climbing rocks at Booroomba Rocks and driving through striking scenes on back roads. Orroral Valley and Honeysuckle Creek are past locations of tracking stations for the Apollo Moon Landings. The park is accessible through Tharwa and Naas Road.
Black Mountain Tower is on the top of Black Mountain. Visitors have a 360-degree vista of Canberra and the area around from a stand 60 meters high on the tower. The tower is worthy of a visit both during the day or night for views of the Parliament House and the cork tree plantation. In addition, the guests can dine in the restaurant that revolves around the tower and view the exhibit about the history of communication. The tower also has a viewing platform on two levels above the restaurant. The enclosed lower level includes a store with souvenirs and snacks while the upper level is open air.
Visitors have many possibilities for Canberra accommodation. Budget lodgings include Canberra City YHA or Victor Lodge. Among moderate Canberra accommodation are the Novotel Canberra Hotel and Rydges Eagle Hawk Resort. More upscale Canberra accommodation could be the Hotel Kurrajong and the Hyatt Hotel Canberra. Canberra also offers serviced apartments and bed and breakfasts.
Canberra has evolved from a political city to one that has culture and distinctiveness. It has become a tourist destination because of its history, museums and natural surroundings.
Lanzarote’s Volcanic Legacy
0Volcanic islands all over the world form some the best holiday destinations you can find. And one of the closest of these to the UK is the island of Lanzarote, which is part of the European Union.
As the most easterly of the seven islands that make up the Canaries, Lanzarote is also the island that has seen the most recent volcanic activity. Back in the 1730’s, the world’s longest recorded eruptions began and went on for six years.
This devastating event in fact increased the island’s land mass by one quarter. But it also destroyed what had been the most fertile part of the countryside and drove many farming families to emigrate. (more…)