Vancouver in Canada

By Zoritza Petrova on Saturday, October 15, 2011
Filled Under: North America

Vancouver CanadaBeautiful scenery and over 180 parks attract millions of tourists annually. Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada and naygolyamoto location in the West Bank. The first thing that impressed visitors set foot in town is the beautiful scenery and mountains that are revealed in sight. Vancouver is surrounded on three sides by water areas – the Pacific Ocean to the west, Fraser River and the American city of Seattle to the south and north of the city touches the Coast Mountains, and the Fraser Valley East. The temperate climate and numerous attractions in the city make it a preferred destination for excursions. The third-largest Canadian city located about 180 city parks, which include the world famous “Stanley Park”. This is a favorite place for picnic tranditsionniya of Canadians over the weekend. The “Stanley Park” is the biggest and most famous attraction, which can not visit if you go in Vancouver. Area of ​​approximately 1,000 acres are old trees, gardens with beautiful flowers, playgrounds for children, golf course, bicycle lanes and numerous other attractions. In “Stanley Park” is the largest red cedar in the world. At will in the evergreen park walk and many animal species – squirrels, ducks, beautiful birds. “Stanley Park” is the ideal place for swimming in the summer heat. The park is located on the ocean, allowing tourists to dip into the water and cool. Vancouver Attractions also hosts very interesting collection of Native American totems and masks, which are huge in size and tell the story of the first settlers in Canada. Looking at the park will necessarily go through the big hollow tree, even if you are driving. For children there are small trains, which can compass “Stanley”.
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San Francisco in USA

By Zoritza Petrova on Sunday, September 11, 2011
Filled Under: North America, USA

San FranciscoSan Francisco is the fourth most – popular city in California, USA. The city is an important financial, cultural and transportation center. It opens onto the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay occupies. The population is 808,976 inhabitants аnd its area is 600.7 square miles. San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States at the end of the San Francisco Peninsula. Possessions to the city include several notorious island – Alcatraz, Treasure Island, Yerba Buena. And parts of Alameda island анд Red Rocк. San Francisco is a popular tourist destination that is known for its cool summer fog, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture, and of course well known to all symbols of the city such as the Golden Gate Bridge (Golden Gate Bridge – connects San Francisco with the county Marin, and is – a long suspension bridge in the world) and Chinatown. The options for entertainment really. If you prefer you can go to museums in the Museum of Modern Art, the Palace of the Legion of honor (to keep European antiques and works of art), Museum of Fine Arts and the castle of Fine Arts, California Academy of Sciences, which houses a museum and more. If you’re a fan of holiday you can choose one of 200 parks in the city. Most – largest of them is Golden Gate Park – a picturesque park, which has cultural and natural attractions such as Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden and the Botanical Garden of San Francisco. Another option is to go to some beaches that are very suitable for surfers. San Francisco is known with its hills – over 50 in the city. Even the names of some neighborhoods are taken from the names of hills on which it is located. Neighborhoods are divided according to population – a Chinese, Japanese, a quarter of the working class and others. The symbol of homosexual, bisexual and transgender activities and events is gay neighborhood of San Francisco – Castro.

Beverly Hills in USA

By Zoritza Petrova on Friday, August 5, 2011
Filled Under: North America, USA

Beverly HillsBeverly Hills is famous as the bosom of the film community. Beverly Hills is synonymous with luxury, lifestyle, expensive shops, boutiques and restaurants where you can see world-known personalities from show business. The city is located in the U.S. state of California, is almost entirely surrounded by the “City of Angels”. Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County, with only part of its eastern border with Doheny Drive is bordered by West Hollywood. Beverly Hills is situated on a total area of ​​14.70 square kilometers and is quite difficult to define its exact boundaries. In a population of about 34,000 people, has a clear “class” separation of residential areas. In other words, the more high the hills are housing more celebrities are supposed to inhabit them. The main thoroughfares of the Beverly Hills of east-west boulevards are Wilshire, Santa Monica and Sunset Boulevard. The most expensive and luxury boutiques and shops can be found at cult Rodeo Drive and Beverly Drive. North to the San Fernando Valley leads of Coldwater Canyon Drive. Most people in Beverly Hills south of Sunset Boulevard live in apartments, while the north are houses with higher price. The cheapest apartments in Beverly Hills are concentrated south of Wilshire Boulevard. Almost all offices of companies and government offices in Beverly Hills is located south of Santa Monica Boulevard, with exceptions made only Beverly Hills Hotel and Beverly Hilton Hotel.
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Pigeon Forge in USA

By Zoritza Petrova on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Filled Under: North America

Pigeon Forge USAPigeon Forge is intriguing resort town in the U.S. state of Tennessee, which offers many opportunities for rest and relaxation in the beautiful scenery of the southeast United States. The mountain village, which has only about 50 000 inhabitants is one of the starting points for the National Park Great Smoky Mountains, which is considered the most visited park in the U.S. Annually over 11 million tourists went to the beautiful mountains and hills, but before that must pass through Pigeon Forge. The town is a popular resort and one of the fastest developing tourist sites in the south. Here guests can choose activities from any action fun to walk among the natural beauty around Pigeon Forge, which still offers old-fashioned hospitality and a “country culture”. Pigeon Forge to be reached by most highway Highway 441. About five miles from the resort is Gatlinburg, 35 miles northwest from Knoxville.
The name of the city gets Pigeon Forge in 1820 when Isaac Love built on the banks of small creek Little Pigeon River his smithy. His craft building was demolished in 1855 and in its place was built a mill, which to this day works with old mechanisms. Known as the Old Mill, this building was declared a national monument, which is already in good 150 years. Today Pigeon Forge is an attractive place for millions of people because the town offers a wide range of amusement parks, hotels, historical and natural attractions, nice restaurants, small music theaters, golf and mini golf, camping opportunities, etc. Pigeon Forge began to grow after the establishment of a National Park Great Smokey Mountains in 1934 and now this huge biosphere reserve, occupying an area of ​​about 2,108 square kilometers and included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage, is greatest challenge and attraction for guests of Pigeon Forge.
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Honolulu in Hawaii

By Zoritza Petrova on Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Filled Under: North America, USA

Honolulu HawaiiThe skyscrapers among palm trees, sunsets and from motion picture film and vacationers a Hollywood tan. Welcome to Bay Waikiki where the beach and the American dream of creating a tropical paradise. In Honolulu, flora and fauna seem to have been subjected to powerful genetic mutations. Forest skyscrapers of steel and glass looks like a continuation of giant palms. In city traffic will often see the insanely long four-creations that are more like ocean liners than limousines. And people in these places are not like others. In his neoprene suits, they remind of tropical fish that are flocking to the passages where high waves are born. Under their feet these creatures surf balance – like a natural extension of their limbs. The skyscrapers, limousines, mega-hotels, expensive boutiques, Japanese tourists and surfers. To tell you the only tropical American capital should go precisely from Waikiki. The entire area along the bay Waikiki is synonymous with luxury, a profitable tourist business, the preferred destination of socialite. Whatever definitions are waiting of Honolulu, it remains unique and inimitable. No other city is not bound to present us with so many exotics. Very often iconic symbols, viewed closely, lose their magic and cease to be so enchanting. But Honolulu – “well-protected harbor” in the literal translation of the local language will hardly disappoint. The city is always hiding in another trump card under the table so that you obey at all times and under all circumstances. In spite of this Tarapoto – here are packed about 400 thousand people while the population of the archipelago comprises altogether million. Honolulu is a resort, without which the Yankees just can not. This towering figure of their countless skyscrapers – still not forget that Hawaii 50th U.S. state. But concrete giants are somehow ennobled by giant palms, preserved in their bases. Panels with a human face? Maybe.
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Houston in USA

By Zoritza Petrova on Thursday, June 30, 2011
Filled Under: North America, USA

Houston USAFilled with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of architectural imagination, a brilliant talent and first class attractions, which raised U.S. city to world-class. Every year about 7 million tourists visit the popular American city. Houston has a thriving economy, beautiful views and a population filled spirituality and optimism. Houston is without doubt the most popular international destinations. The city has earned many nicknames, one of which is “Space City”. This is because the memory of astronomy in 1967 the city was a major location of NASA. If you are wondering where to start tour of the city, first go to the Visitors Centre in the town council, where will draw hundreds of ideas, thanks to successfully plan your visit according to your interests and preferences. The building of the municipality is also one of the biggest attractions of the modern city. There are some places that is an absolute must to visit. You can start with as Space Center Houston. Inside you will find many interesting exhibitions, including lunar rocks. At the Space Center is also unique set of models of the spacecraft capsules “Gemini” and “Apollo”, and many other technological artifacts, souvenirs and accessories astronauts conquered the moon. The center offers more space simulations, 3D screenings, including monitoring of training of astronauts for missions cooking. Next step can be aquarium. It provides an incredible opportunity to experience the world from near the water with its hundreds of exotic specimens and natural ecosystems. Marine life is recreated in its true form in huge cameras even have models of shipwrecks and coral reefs true.
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Pittsburgh in USA

By Zoritza Petrova on Saturday, June 18, 2011
Filled Under: North America, USA

PittsburghThey call it in many ways – “Steel City”, “City of Champions”, “city of bridges”. Pittsburgh is definitely among the most interesting cities in the United States. The modern cathedrals, neighborhoods with old buildings, guarding the secrets of creating a “New World” and impressive modern facilities, many places for adventure and fun are some of the things that you can see and explore the second largest city in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is one of the oldest cities in the USA. Their official status Pittsburgh received in 1758 was baptized by British statesman William Pitt. More about the town’s history and development of Western Pennsylvania can learn to be considered for historic landmark – Fort Pitt Museum & Block House. The Bastion is located in the city center, the Park Point State Warriors. According to local from there begin to lay the groundwork for Pittsburgh. One of the emblems of the city is the Cathedral of Learning. The building rises to 163 m altitude targets. 42-story building is the second highest building in the academic world. Located in the heart of the campus of University of Pittsburgh. The building houses classrooms, university administrative offices, libraries, computer center and restaurants. Cathedral of the doctrine has 2529 windows. In the city passed three picturesque rivers – Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio, which collect water in the city center, thus creating an extremely impressive sight. They form a triangular island, called by locals “Golden Triangle” which is actually located on Park Point State Warriors.
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Fresno in USA

By Zoritza Petrova on Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Filled Under: North America, USA

FresnoFresno is located in central California. He is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state. In the city peacefully coexist representatives of different cultures and nations that build their homes, streets and religious shrines, creating a unique atmosphere of tolerance for diversity. The city has its German, Italian, Armenian, and of course Chinatown. One advantage of the relatively small American city is the fact that the center of the city has managed to preserve most of the buildings and the architectural style of the mid XX century. Most buildings are concentrated in these areas around Fulton Mall and Chinatown. Among the sights of the city was built in 1939, Tower Theatre, located in the neighborhood Tower District. Nearby are interesting shops and bookstores. Other cultural attractions are the Artists’ Repertory Theatre, Fresno Grand Opera, Philharmonic , music hall and theater Roger Rocka’s Music Hall & Second Space Theatre. The territory of Fresno has several interesting museums including the Museum of Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science. The research Center of Fresno and green areas Forestiere Underground Gardens and Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo are also very popular places. Once visited Fresno, can not help but walk by one of the most popular boulevards – Hangtintan. The place was a center of attraction for many since the beginning of last century. Around the boulevard are renovated historical buildings, including the House of Arts and Crafts.
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Twin Falls in USA

By Zoritza Petrova on Saturday, June 4, 2011
Filled Under: North America, USA

Twin FallsTwin Falls is an American city, a major center for Northern Nevada and eight counties of Southern and Central Idaho state. Picturesque area where is located Twin Falls is known as the Magic Valley. Unlike many cities with small dimensions (in Dong Falls are about 42 000 people), the city offering all the amenities that are common in larger cities. Located in the southern Idaho, Twin Falls is a center of Twin Falls County and is the largest city within 100 miles. This is one reason Twin Falls is a public and commercial center for central and southern regions of Idaho, and for northeastern Nevada. The village is situated on a total area of ​​31, 1 sq. km In recent years alarming trend indicates that crime in Twin Falls is twice larger than the average Idaho. Besides local residents, by 1995 the city established a large number of refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the former Soviet republics. Moreover, in Twin Falls has a large Latin American colony. 6 km south of the city has an airport with daily flights connecting to international airport in Salt Lake City. Twin Falls was founded in 1904 and is named after the eponymous waterfall, located nearby in the Snake River canyon. The biggest employer in town is a leading manufacturer of computers and components and therefore a large percentage of city residents employed in high tech. But some Twin Falls is developed and the processing industry.
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Puerto Angel in Mexico

By Zoritza Petrova on Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Filled Under: Central America, North America

Puerto Angel MexicoPuerto Angel e small fishing village became a tourist destination. This town does not offer all the luxuries of the coastal resorts of Mexico and initially you may not make a special impression. But if you spend some time here among the hospitality of the locals, the sunny beaches, delicious seafood, as well as among the tranquil pace of life will be truly satisfied with your vacation. Puerto Angel is located on the Pacific coast of the Mexican province of Oaks in the municipality of San Pedro Pochutla, in the lovely bay between the towns and Puerto Escondido in December. The overall view of this area consists of rocky peaks and beautiful coastline. While the beaches are only two, the water is crystal clear and perfect for summer recreation. The place was inhabited in the late 18 th century and was originally used by hideaway for pirates landed and storage place for smuggled goods. Subsequently, the port city grew prosperous because of coffee. Later, however, exports of coffee passes into other countries and today the port is more tourist attraction than the job of import and export. In 1997 it was destroyed by Hurricane Paulina, but was later restored by the government. Two beaches – Playa principal and Playa del Pantheon in the center of town. Chief is used mainly by fishermen, because emotion is stronger, while the other beach is surrounded by rocks and is an excellent place for diving.
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