Bristol is the largest city in the south-west of England, with a population of nearly 400,000 people. It is situated near the Bristol Channel, and along the River Avon, which runs directly through the city.

During WWII the city was heavily bombed due to its extremely busy port and docks area in the middle of the city. Since then the city has been rebuilt with some buildings having survived the bombings. The ports and docks closed in 1962 when they were moved to the edge of the city on the Bristol Channel. Read the rest of this entry »

Never been to Las Vegas? Still deciding if its the right vacation destination for you? There is so, so much to do in Las Vegas - and casino gambling is only one of the options available! The following is a breakdown of a few of the major activities enjoyed by the millions of Las Vegas tourists each year.

Gamble

Of course! If you’re over 21, gambling is probably one of the main reasons (if not THE reason) why you decided to make a trip to Las Vegas in the first place. No matter what time of day or night, or what season of the year, there will always, always be plenty of places to gamble. Read the rest of this entry »

Egypt - the cradle of civilization. Have you ever wanted to see an actual pyramid, to marvel at the most breathtaking architectural works in all of history? Or enter one and explore the exciting tunnels and chasms within? Have you ever imagined yourself visiting the tomb of an ancient king and inspecting priceless pieces of ancient Egyptian culture?

The most popular Egyptian tours are visits to Pyramids and museums of ancient civilizations. Within these Ancient Egypt Tours that are generally of a Pharoanic nature, you will be able to tour Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, and see not only awesome markers of ancient Egyptian history, but also landmarks of religious importance. Read the rest of this entry »

Among Europe’s largest cities, one of the finest examples of Old World tradition and New World technology is Munich. Hotels built centuries ago offer visitors a taste of the past alongside modern amenities such as wireless Internet connections. Yet it wasn’t so long ago that Munich hotels and historical buildings lay in ruins. Surprisingly, much of Munich’s restoration could not have happened without the help of the Nazis.

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Anyone who has had the responsibility of organising a hen or stag party has more than likely had the destination of Prague suggested as an ideal location.

Over the years it has become an increasingly popular choice, and anyone who’s spent any time in Prague, has no doubt witnessed hordes of Brits - and other European - clad in their specially-printed On the Stag in Prague T-shirts, meandering their way from bar to bar.

Europe has been united by the cheap flights revolution. For the first time, people from across the continent are able to converge in one location for celebrations of one’s final night of pre-marital freedom. Prague, it seems, can sometimes feel like Stag Night City. Read the rest of this entry »