jeudi 21 août 2014

Greece

   Greece is not a conservatory of ancient ruins, so beautiful they are, and is not limited to its glorious past. It has a lot to offer to those who think outside the box.
  The scenery is actually where, a priori, there is nothing to see. It is in the remote places of Greece which was still lucky enough to be greeted with respect for the Greek tradition, that of Philoxénia, "hospitality" traditional Greeks, which unfortunately tends to disappear in tourist areas.
Greek monuments and islands (but not all) is therefore the most touristic Greece. For years, Greek tourists have shunned their own country, but they are caught ...
  Of course, the national tragedies that were deadly fires of 2007 and 2009, are still fresh in our memories. But these tragedies came on top of the economic crisis - and moral - Greece suffered since 2009 .

http://www.routard.com/guide/code_dest/grece.htm


Istanbul

Istanbul is a city like no other. Located between two continents, it is the most populous city in Europe. It offers dozens of mosques, monuments, museums ... Come and visit Istanbul!
Some facts to know before your visit to Istanbul
World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985
Approximately 14.5 million people (the most populous city in Europe)
City straddles Europe and Asia
Old names: Byzantium (the database name) and Constantinople
Number of annual visitors: almost 10 million (the 7th World destination)

What to see in Istanbul? 

The Hagia Sophia 

   Built in only five years, the Saint Sophia Cathedral is the symbol of Istanbul, especially the former Byzantine power. Its dome, located 56 meters high, is the largest in the world. The exterior visit fairly quickly, but the inside is a long circuit, with its magnificent marble hall of the clock and its tombs.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 19pm, priced at 20 Turkish lira.

The Blue Mosque

   This is the largest mosque in Turkey. The Blue Mosque gets its name from its blue tiles covering the walls as ceilings. Since its construction in 1916, it serves as a shrine and place of prayer. The mosque landmark and stands out in particular through its seven minarets. Attention to non-Muslims, the entrance is through a small door in the back, and especially not by the main entrance.
Open every day, and the full tour will cost 15 lira.

Topkapı Palace 

Formerly, Topkapi Palace housed the Constantines sultants. Today, the palace of 300 pieces is a "must-do" during your visit to Istanbul. If you go with a guide, it will be in a hurry and will do the trick quickly. It is better to take a microphone to visit at their own pace and discover this historic place.
Closed Tuesdays, visit costs 25 liras.

mercredi 20 août 2014

Agadir The sun and beach


   The first seaside resort in Morocco does not usurp his title. A sandy beach 10 km, and over 300 days of sunshine per year.

Sunbathing and swimming 

  With his miraculous at least 300 days of sunshine a year, and its long beach 10 km climate, Agadir has the ingredients for success seaside holiday. Agadir is a member of the exclusive club of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World. It houses a marina that can accommodate hundreds of yachts.

Seaside 
   The coastal road allows you to hang longer on the waterfront, a place to walk at any time of day. It provides a complete overview of the entire bay. Do not miss a visit to the port, is constantly buzzing.

old kasbah 
  Destroyed by the earthquake of 1960, the kasbah has not kept its crenellated ramparts. However, this elevated site has a complete view of the bay, the harbor and the new city. Enchanting at sunset when the lights become golden brown.

New Medina
 
Just south of downtown, a place to discover with delight: the new reconstructed from the 90s by Italian architect Coco Polizzi Medina. Careful urban development, craftsmen and restaurants. A great success, bold and original, where the Moroccan soul still remains. The jewelry souk and the Moorish café are worth more than a visit.

http://www.visitmorocco.com/index.php/fre/je-vais-a/AGADIR/Incontournable

Suggested itinerary Australia

Length of Trip 

   The distances between cities is very important to visit Australia is obviously not in a few days.
To make the most of Australia, that is to say acclimatize and appreciation of the sights, it takes at least one month stay. To really soak, 2-3 months are required. And to push the adventure even further and have an overview of the country and its people, you have to stay six months to a year.

As you wish 

   Your itinerary will be developed based on the length of your stay and your desires.
- If you prefer to experience the typical Australian postcards, your privilege east and center with Sydney, the Red Center, and the beaches of the Gold Coast.
- If you want to think outside the box, you will discover the Top End and the West.

Sites not to be missed in every state 

The Capital Territory Australia 

  Canberra, the capital, is a well-ordered city. Almost too ... Go take a look at the Parliament House, the roof is covered with grass. Side museum, you can visit the very interesting (and free) National Gallery and National Museum of Australia.
A very nice ride awaits you around Lake Burley Griffin, overlooking the capital.
Around town, the bush is conducive to wonderful hiking in national parks Namadgi and Tidbinbilla.

New South Wales 

   Sydney unmistakable. Its port site is breathtaking. Visiting the city deserves several days crossing the Harbour Bridge that connects the two parts of the city; walk in the pleasant Rocks pushing to the neighborhood of the famous opera and enjoy its programming; visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art; discover the Botanic Garden; enjoy the harbor and the bay that is home to beautiful beaches; reach the beach of Manly ferry.
A short drive from Sydney, the smell of eucalyptus in the Blue Mountains intoxicate you. To be followed by a tour of the wineries in the Hunter Valley.
For hard-core surfers, it is mandatory to go to Byron Bay, Mecca in the matter.

Queensland 

   If there's one thing not to be missed in Australia, it is the Great Barrier Reef, considered one of the wonders of the world. Diving or snorkeling you will discover an extraordinary wildlife and splendid funds. Be careful also not to damage the coral!
To the north, tropical land around Daintree are conducive to beautiful walks.
In the South, you will discover Fraser Island 4x4, and the Whitsunday Islands by boat.

The Northern Territory 

   This is the essential part of Australia, the postcard that we all have in mind, including the fabulous site of Uluru (Ayers Rock). The sunset on the monolith is unforgettable. Close by, Kata Tjuta (Olga Mountains) and Kings Canyon will leave memories of incredible hikes.
Further north, the Top End is offered to you. You have to go several days in the Kakadu National Park. You will meet extraordinary plants, and wild animals such as crocodiles (be careful where you swim!). This is also where you will have the chance to get in touch with Aboriginal communities that will make you discover their culture, including their cave paintings.

Victoria 

   A little bit English fleet in the streets of Melbourne, where pleasant cafes bloom every street corner.
And take the time to explore the Great Ocean Road, one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world, the general opinion.

South Australia 

   For wine lovers, a tasting tour in the Barossa Valley is required. The Flinders Ranges delight hikers with their virgin and arid landscapes in the Lucky Luke. Off Adelaide, Kangaroo Island impresses with its diversity of wildlife (kangaroos, koalas, seals, penguins, platypuses, etc.).

Western Australia 

   This is the less touristy part of Australia, and yet it is worth seeing. Around Perth, charming towns welcome you, including Fremantle.
This part of Australia is full of forests with huge trees around Pemberton, for example.
North of Perth, sublime beaches (Kalbarri, Shark Bay, Ningaloo Reef, etc.) fall out of sight.
Further north still, after stopping to Broome, you will join the Kimberley region will surprise you with its wild beauty.

Tasmania 

 
Tasmania holds a gem: the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. This is one of the last true wilderness he absolutely must not miss. Hobart and Launceston are the two cities that deserve our particular stop you.

Corkscrew Canyon


  A Antelope Canyon (also known as "Corkscrew Canyon"), the traveler will be surprised by the mysterious and fasinante beauty of this spectacular site, although still unpopular.

  Erosion and wind have carved out a narrow sandstone crevice and sometimes very profande. The beautiful colors of the strata will delight amateur and professional photographers. Discover this imposing and captivating site!

  Journey of about 4.5 miles to Canyon will Conditioned terrain vehicle. Only this type of vehicle can cross the desert sand approaching the Canyon. A professional guide will accompany you and give you all the explanations of the geology, history and culture of this place.
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  Photographers will appreciate the unlimited possibilities of artistic creation and other visitors will be charmed by this magical place. Morning afternoon as the colors are gorgeous, but that's about noon, at the beginning of the summer, but the reflections are the most surprising.

  We bring to those who have already visited the Canyon, the access road has since been closed by the Navajo Indians, and that only a licensed guide can be accessed here.

http://www.antelopecanyon.com/french/

Thaîland

Trip to Thailand: go sports or cultural, active or passive vacation on a magical island 

   Popular for its natural assets, whether indolent beaches, rice fields or wild jungle, Thailand attracts millions of tourists.
Bangkok will necessarily step one of your journey to Thailand. This megalopolis balance between ultra-modern and traditional stun you with its sound and fury.
You'll love its markets, tuk-tuks famous (taxis) and its golden temples.
Both an island, a city and a province, Phuket offers visitors white sandy beaches and azure lagoons breathtaking seabed.
   Many islands are the same. More or less touristy, the confetti all sand and greenery will be a haven for your exotic vacation. Thailand holiday: more than just a destination famous for its beaches
   For a more cultural trip, the north is advisable, especially the sanctuary of Chiangmai, the temple with three towers or Ayuthia palace ...
Formerly known as the Kingdom of Siam, Thailand has never been colonized has maintained a national pride and very preserved monuments.
   It is in the heart of the jungle you will unearth the Khmer temples of Thailand as Phimai and Phanom Rung Preah Vihear. The architecture is reminiscent of the temples of Angkor in Cambodia.
   Finally do not forget to enjoy the famous Thai cuisine, stating that you want your dishes "not spicy" because you will realize that if the local cuisine is delicious and diverse, it is nonetheless a bit too strong for our unaccustomed to as spice palate.
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Not to be missed in Thailand 

• The safari on elephant back
• Visiting the Khmer temples
• Scuba diving in Phuket
• Taste a Tom Kha Kai (chicken soup with coconut milk) sipping tea Thai name cha yen
• The Bridge on the River Kwai and the surrounding parks
• Making eco-tourism in the national park of Khao Sok

China

  China is now a tourist destination increasingly popular. With its long history of more than 100 000 years, China stirs curiosity and draws its culture, cuisine and architecture. China is a country that contains many pristine natural landscapes he must hasten to explore and huge new cities to visit. All these natural and cultural treasures make this country a thoroughfare of choice for travelers.
China's capital for more than 700 years, Beijing is China's first destination coveted by tourists. With its long history, this megalopolis fascinated by the diversity of its historical and modern monuments. Beijing is the city that has some of the most beautiful remains of the imperial past: the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen large, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace fabulous. Beijing is also a city thriving and modern with the Olympic village, these new shopping centers and the large towers of ice.

   Beijing is truly a must see for any traveler in China. Heart political, cultural, educational and China, Beijing appears to faith the past of China, China today, and the direction in which China is projected for the coming future.

   Shanghai, China sometimes renamed Paris is one of the largest cities in China. There emerges a dynamic and modern atmosphere may very well rival that of New York. The colonial legacy of Shanghai, combined with a unique Chinese culture, gives the city a great authenticity that always attracts more visitors. Bisected by the Huangpu River, Shanghai offers a pleasant stroll with its surroundings with stunning views of Shanghai's modernity.

  Unlike Beijing, which offers a range of historical sites to visit, Shanghai He offers only a few gardens, the Jade Buddha Temple, the Grand Theatre and the Huangpu River Cruise. Shanghai, however, is worth visiting for its atmosphere, its culinary wealth, his scenes of life in old Shanghai and impressive buildings of the Pudong economic zone.

http://www.voyage-chine.com/blog/top-10-destinations-touristiques-chine/