Spread across 24,000 islets and laced with numerous waterways on the southeastern coast of Sweden, Stockholm enjoys one of the most stunning
locales of any capital city in the world. Over 30% of the city area is
made up of waterways and another 30% is made up of parks and green
spaces, giving Stockholm perhaps the freshest air and widest lungs of
any European capital. This natural oasis is complemented by
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Guide to Warsaw
General overview
The images of Warsaw as a dull concrete jungle, a wasteland of Soviet-era housing with little appeal remain only with those who
haven’t visited this vibrant city in the past 15 years. The city does
undoubtedly have its fair share of problems and whole swathes of its
suburbs are indeed dominated by the less-than-imaginative creations of
communist-era architects. But there is far more to this metropolis,
wit
… Continue haven’t visited this vibrant city in the past 15 years. The city does
undoubtedly have its fair share of problems and whole swathes of its
suburbs are indeed dominated by the less-than-imaginative creations of
communist-era architects. But there is far more to this metropolis,
wit
Posted on May 15, 2007 at 9:44am —
Brussels - Home of The European Parliament
General Overiew
The European Parliament has found its ideal home in Brussels (Bruxelles in French, Brussel
in Flemish). This inland capital city of Belgium, bordered by The
Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France, is a multi-cultural and
multi-lingual city at the very heart of the EU. Indeed, it claims with
some justification to be the ‘Capital of Europe’.
Belgium celebrated its 175th anniversary of statehood during 2005,
but the history of the nation… Continue
The European Parliament has found its ideal home in Brussels (Bruxelles in French, Brussel
in Flemish). This inland capital city of Belgium, bordered by The
Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France, is a multi-cultural and
multi-lingual city at the very heart of the EU. Indeed, it claims with
some justification to be the ‘Capital of Europe’.
Belgium celebrated its 175th anniversary of statehood during 2005,
but the history of the nation… Continue
Posted on April 24, 2007 at 3:38pm —
Lisbon - dubbed the ‘Poor Man of Europe'
General Overview
Just over a decade ago Lisbon was a city with an image problem. The
capital of Portugal (a country dubbed the ‘Poor Man of Europe’) was
often regarde as a rundown, shambolic and poverty-stricken place. Many
locals, while being proud of their lively and characterful home, found
it difficult to disagree. Today, Lisbon has experienced the kind of
renaissance not seen since the 14th and 15th centuries, when the city
was at the heart of an empire that stretched f… Continue
Just over a decade ago Lisbon was a city with an image problem. The
capital of Portugal (a country dubbed the ‘Poor Man of Europe’) was
often regarde as a rundown, shambolic and poverty-stricken place. Many
locals, while being proud of their lively and characterful home, found
it difficult to disagree. Today, Lisbon has experienced the kind of
renaissance not seen since the 14th and 15th centuries, when the city
was at the heart of an empire that stretched f… Continue
Posted on April 19, 2007 at 10:07am —
Guide to Marrakech
The very name Marrakech conjures up images of an exotic, distant city,
of hot desert winds blowing in from the Sahara, of magic carpets and
snake charmers and of spices and perfumes brought in by camel trains.
Set within the rose-coloured walls of the medina lies a reality that is
not that far removed – a labyrinth of winding streets that open onto
lush green gardens and dark alleyways leading to bustling souks. The
focal point i… Continue
of hot desert winds blowing in from the Sahara, of magic carpets and
snake charmers and of spices and perfumes brought in by camel trains.
Set within the rose-coloured walls of the medina lies a reality that is
not that far removed – a labyrinth of winding streets that open onto
lush green gardens and dark alleyways leading to bustling souks. The
focal point i… Continue
Posted on April 10, 2007 at 2:40pm —
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