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La tour de Lille-Europe and La gare de Lille-Europe

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:19:24 +0000

One of the most remarkable structures in Lille is La Tour de Lille, the old office building mainly occupied by offices of Credit Lyonnais. The 120m high tower is the main structure over La Gare de Lille-Europe, the important Eurostar and TGV station beneath the tower that serves passengers in the Netherlands, Belgium and UK, as well as some regional trains.

Jean-Marie Duthilleul was the architect of the modernist complex, that was completed in 1994.

More info on La Gare de Lille-Europe on Wikipedia.

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La tour de Lille-Europe and La gare de Lille-Europe

Penedo (Itatiaia / RJ), a little piece of Finland in Brazil!

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:38:04 +0000

Many may not know, but Penedo, a district of the municipality of Itatiaia / RJ, has the largest, if not unique, Finnish colony of Brazil. It started at the end of the 1920s, when Toivo Uuskallio came to the “magic tropics” with his wife Liisa and three more boys, to work on Three Wells Farm, near Volta Redonda.

Uuskallio like both decided that the trip back to Finland to bring a group of people to form a colony in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Thus, in 1928, published the book “Matkalla kohta Tropiikin Taikaa” (In Travel in the direction of the Tropic Magic), about his impressions for the trip and starting a campaign to recruit volunteers and raise funds. The plan worked, and in 1929, Toivo has enough to buy the farm Penedo, in what was then the city of Resende / RJ.

It is estimated that around 300 immigrants arrived in the Finnish colony by the year 1940. They built houses along the Finnish and practiced architecture, basically, an agriculture of subsistence. Today, however, the basis of the district’s economy is tourism. For those who want to visit, there are excellent hotels and lodges there.

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Penedo (Itatiaia / RJ), a little piece of Finland in Brazil!

The Alps from Swiss, Italia and Austria

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:32:24 +0000

Ah, der Schweizer Alpen, the Swiss Alps (which are also Italian and Austrian.) Almost exempt presentation. A chain of mountains of the highest in the world appears in a place that seems to have been purposely placed in one of the most developed of the world, next to some of the most charming cities in Europe, like Milan, Bern, Vienna, Salzburg, the French Riviera .

Yes, all these places are less than 200km from any point of these wonderful mountains, when not in their own mountains. To say, it is obligatory stop for those in Europe?

More photos and slide shows in the great below. Just click on the right side of image to go forward. Good ride!

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The Alps from Swiss, Italia and Austria

Greece – the cradle of western civilization

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:19 +0000

Today I bring you a nice slide, with 63 photos of 63 different places in this country that is virtually the birthplace of Western civilization.

A country that, in addition to the great contributions to philosophy and science, is also endowed with natural beauty exuberant, generously bathed in the beautiful coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea, cut into several islands and embellished by its mountainous terrain.

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Greece – the cradle of western civilization

Prague, Czech Republic, one of the most beautiful European cities

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 11:56:36 +0000

That is a slide showing the beautiful city of Prague in the Czech Republic, an ancient city on the banks of the Vltava River. City that seems to be very much appreciated by the actor Vin Diesel, Triple X and recorded that Babylon AD in its beautiful streets and bridges.

Not much to say, the slide already own phrases in describing the city quite well.

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Prague, Czech Republic, one of the most beautiful European cities

Venice, the city of gondolas

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:30:45 +0000

In the country of Ferrari and Lamborghini is a city where cars are no good for nothing. Venice, Italy, is a city built on the waters of Laguna Venetta, in northeast Italy, a place of shallow water and calm, perfect for the only available means of transport, the famous and charming gondolas.

And look to the city on water is not small! More than 260 thousand inhabitants living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, classified by the historian Fernand Braudel as the first economic capital of capitalism!

Interesting that the Italians believe (and rightly) Venice the most beautiful city in the world. And, ironically, right next door, on the mainland, lies the town of Mestre, a city so ugly that the Italians call “the most ugly in the world.”

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Venice, the city of gondolas

The most famous hotels in the world

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:28:35 +0000

Burj al Arab in Dubai, Bellagio in Las Vegas, The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, Raffles in Singapore and other hotels … all these have in common the luxury and refinement, for people here and taste the world’s stay.

The slide below provides photos of some of them, so you can meet them. In slides from 11 to 19 some statistics and information (in English) and ratings of hotels in 3, 4 or 5 stars and others but cositas. Then, more photos. Enjoy!

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The most famous hotels in the world

Greek Islands: sun, beaches and history

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:02:53 +0000

It’s useless to say that the Greek Islands are one of the most visited places in the world. For many reasons they are a destination for every kind of tourist. Quiet locations for the elderly, romantic sites for the couples and agitated cities for the single people looking for fun.

Visit Rhodes, Mikonos, Kíos, Crete and enjoy everything this amazing country has to offer to you. Try also the unique gastronomy and engage in a local dance which breaks porcelain plates in the middle of a crowded restaurant.

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Greek Islands: sun, beaches and history

Baleares Islands: sun, beaches and electronic music

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:31:35 +0000

One of the most visited places of Europe, Baleares Islands are a great option for every one who wants to have lots of fun. Ibiza, the main island, offers beautiful beaches, agitated nightlife and various kinds of accomodations.

And if you like electronic music, the most famous DJs are always invited to play in the nightclubs. Go to the beach during the day, then have dinner in a charming restaurant and finally go to the nightclub and don’t go away until the sun is rising outside.

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Baleares Islands: sun, beaches and electronic music

Liechtenstein: a trip to the Middle Ages

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:24:51 +0000

If you are one of those who like to travel to the past, you will find Liechtenstein a fantastic place. Enclosured between Switzerland and Austria, this tiny kingdom is one of the countries with best quality life in Europe.

The medieval buildings make you feel like you were still in the gold period of kings, queens and emperors. Stay in fine hotels and see by yourself the hospitality of the people of this land which seems to be taken out from a history book.

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Liechtenstein: a trip to the Middle Ages

Rimini and Riccione: places to enjoy the sun and meet beautiful people

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:23:55 +0000

Summer in Italy is a period of fun and delight. This is specially true if we talk about Rimini and Riccione, Italy’s best places to enjoy the sun and meet handsome men and beautiful women. Located on the Adriatic coast of the country, this two beach cities offer lots of options for the tourists.

Have an iced tea on the beach, play summer sports just beside the sea or just watch the beautiful people passing by. And if you like an agitated nightlife, choose one of the fine clubs and check out the way Italians enjoy themselves.

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Rimini and Riccione: places to enjoy the sun and meet beautiful people

Brussels: museums, chocolate and exquisite hotels

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:09:11 +0000

There is only one word to define Brussels: enchantment. A vibrant city with polite people, more than 80 museums, chocolate stores (Belgian chocolate is considered better than the Swiss ones), plenty of restaurants and cafés and also an excellent nightlife.

Visit the Headquarters of EU, take a walk by the medieval streets, and end the day having a hot cup of high quality coffee in a bistro. It’s worth seeing everything the capital of Belgium offers you.

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Brussels: museums, chocolate and exquisite hotels

Austria: A journey of skiing, music and art

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:02:19 +0000

Home of one of the most powerful empires of the past, Austria is a charming destination that enchants every visitor. Skiing, classical music and fantastic museums are some of the attractions of this highly civilized country.

Travel by the streets of Vienna, with its wonderful palaces and get in the climate of the medieval paths of Salzburg. Get to a place where refined hotels and adventure tourism live together in a perfect relationship.

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Austria: A journey of skiing, music and art