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Amazing Small Towns in Europe That are Worth a Visit (Part 2)

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: June 14th, 2015

In part one we turned your attention towards six amazing small town in Europe. In this part we will present to you seven more towns that you will certainly want to visit at one point or another.

Bled is as a Slovenian town that lies on the shores of Lake Bled. It is known for its numerous spas and for being the location of Bled Castle. The castle is the town’s main landmark and is situated on a small island in the middle of the lake. Bled is currently one of Slovenia’s touristy hot spots and is visited by numerous tourists from all four corners of the world.

The fishing village of Marsaxlokk is located in the Mediterranean country of island country of Malta. The village is home to one of Europe’s largest and most diverse fish markets...

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Amazing Small Towns in Europe That Are Worth a Visit (Part 1)

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: June 8th, 2015

Europe is full of world famous cities such as Paris, London, Roma, Prague and so on. But the continent is also full of small towns which are as incredible as their famous counterparts. Here are several small towns across Europe that you must visit at all cost.

Located in the southwestern part of Sweden, Smogen is a picturesque small town with a population of approximately 1.300 people. The town is described as one of the liveliest “summer towns” of Sweden and is visited by numerous local and foreign travelers on a yearly basis. Smogen is often described as a Scandinavian town with a laid back and fishermen atmosphere.

The town of Dinant is located in Belgium at about 90 kilometers from Brussels, the capital of the country. The town has a population of almost 15...

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Remarkable Roman sites that have survived time: Part 2

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: May 25th, 2015

In part 1 we present to you five fascinating Roman sites throughout the world that attract visitors from all four corners of the world. However these aren’t the only surviving Roman sites that are worth a visit, so here are a few more sites that will certainly win your interest.

  1. The Temple of Augustus in Pula

The temple is the only Roman structure that has survived the test of time in the Croatia city of Pula. The temple as its name suggests was dedicated to Roman emperor, Augustus. Historians aren’t certain when exactly the temple was built but they all agree that it was built while the emperor was alive. When Pula fell under Byzantine rule, the temple was used as a church and was later used as a granary...

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Remarkable Roman Sites That Have Survived Time: Part 1

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: May 18th, 2015

Although the Roman Empire is long gone it is still a topic that is highly interesting to people from all over the world. This is why Roman sites are amongst the world most visited and admired landmarks. In the following two articles we will turn your attention towards several of the most fascinating Roman sites from all over the world.

  1. Temple of Augustus and Livia

Temple-of-Augustus-and-LiviaThis spending temple was built at the end of the 1st century B.C and is located in the French city of Vienne. The edifice is one of the best preserved Roman temples in the world and is very similar to the Maison Carree (a Roman temple in the city of Nimes, France). The temple was initially dedicated to Augustus but in 41 AD Emperor Claudius, grandson of Augustus decided to rededicate the temple to Augustus’s wife, Livia.

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Five Amazing Lakes in Britain

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: May 11th, 2015

The United Kingdom is home to numerous beautiful lakes that offer some of the greatest vistas on the planet. Down below are listed some Britain’s most wonderful and atmospheric lakes.

Buttermere – This lake is located in the English Lake District in the northwestern parts of England. Buttermere is situated in close proximity to an eponymous village which has a population of approximately 130 residents. The lake lies nearby the famed Cocker Valley and at a short distance from Scale Force, the highest waterfall within the English Lake District. Buttermere is often described by travelers and hikers as the most picturesque lake of the United Kingdom.

Loch Lomond – Loch Lomond is a freshwater basin that crosses the Highland Boundary Fault in Scotland...

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Seven Unique Things to Do in London

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: May 7th, 2015

London is a huge and very vibrant place. There are thousands of things that you can do here, but if you want to avoid the standard tourists’ traps the guide books are full of, here are some suggestions that you might find interesting.

  • You can have an afternoon tea at the Tangerine Dream Cafe in Chelsea Physic Garden. The place is truly magical. That is where thousands of plants are grown for medical purposes, but you will also find it to be a time capsule where you can submerge yourself in the atmosphere of old-time Chelsea. The gardens are a perfect escape for people who are tired of the busy metropolitan lifestyle.
  • Coram’s Fields is a park with some of the best playgrounds in the capital...
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Mayfair May Be the Place with the Best Restaurants and Bars in London

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: April 30th, 2015

Many people come to London for a variety of reasons – for jobs, the culture, education, for the experience in living in one of the largest metropolises in the world.

There might be many nice places in the capital, but Mayfair, located just in the heart of the City of Westminster and bordering Hyde Park is probably the best among them. Central location, easy access to all the vital spots in London, affluence and magnificent architecture – those are just some of the reasons why W1 Mayfair should be on your list with dream places to live in. Another, equally important one is the fact that located here are some of the best restaurants and bars in London. This is a considerable achievement in its own right.

Kitty-FishersKitty Fisher’s is one of those places...

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The sumptuous Savoy Hotel

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: April 19th, 2015

London is the location of some of the world’s most luxurious and expensive hotels. One of these hotels is the world famous Savoy Hotel which was built in 1889 and since then has become one of the city’s most symbolic accommodation establishment.

Savoy HotelThe hotel is located on the Strand one of London’s main thoroughfares, in the City of Westminster in the central parts of the English capital. The hotel was built by prominent English talent agent, theatrical impresario and composer Richard D`Oyly Carte and was the first hotel of the Savoy group of hotels and restaurants which was owned by the Carte family for over a century.

The hotel was the first luxury hotel in the United Kingdom to be built with electrical light throughout the edifice, private bathrooms in the most affluent rooms of th...

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Everything You Can Forget When Packing

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: April 13th, 2015

Now that you have found the perfect place to move your home to, the logistics of the transportation of your goods is arranged and the date for carrying out the job is set, you might think that you have a little time to rest. Well, that would have been the case if you did not forget one vital aspect of your removal – namely how you are going to pack your items for transportation. You may leave this responsibility to the man and van company you have hired, but if you insist on doing it on your own, you should carefully prepare. Proper packing can make the difference between successful and unsuccessful removal, and there are quite a few things to look out for:

  • You should get all boxes and other packing supplies in advance...
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Save a Lot of Money from Your Relocation in London

Author: Kim Jacobs | Last modified on: April 13th, 2015

London is a great place. The only downside the city has is that it is one of the most expensive ones in the world. Seriously, check out the latest statistics and you will see that is indeed the case. Property prices are skyrocketing again after a period of decline, and even if you are just renting, not buying, you need quite a stable income in order to live comfortably in London. The things become even more complicated when for some reason or another you have to move homes from one part of the city to another. The strain on your budget is going to be considerable, but this does not mean that you cannot cut costs from one place or another.

The first thing that you can do is to consider hiring just a van, with no movers for your relocation...

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