Archive for the 'Historical sites' Category

Hanoi - capital of Vietnam

Over the past ten years the number of tourists heading to Vietnam has increased steadily, and there is considerable development of the coastal regions famous for their beautiful beaches, and interesting boat tours.

On the Red River, Hanoi, the capital, is also the cultural center of Vietnam. It has a wonderfully preserved Old Quarter, which […]

Ghent HI Hostel - a dragon in the heart of the city

From the colorful posters in the entrance advertising interesting cultural events, to the chatty individual on reception, you are assured of a warm welcome at the Hostelling International Hostel in Ghent, Belgium, which is also charmingly called De Draecke, meaning The Dragon. By hostel standards, De Draecke is remarkably comfortable - even the standard dormitories […]

Turkey - part of Europe, part of Asia

Long popular with UK holidaymakers for its gorgeous beaches, warm sunshine, calm, pine scented woodlands, fascinating ruins, amiable people, great service, healthy, fresh food, and truly affordable prices, Turkey is perhaps less well-known to the traveler from North America. Turkey also contains the Sea of Marmara which has long been used by geographers to mark […]