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Holiday in California

January 25, 2012 | Author: Tegoeh Chuzy

The “Golden State” on the west coast is considered the most beautiful and scenically diverse state in the country. California is the trendsetter in the nation, what does the land and leaves that State thinks and how it’s done. With a total area of ??411,000 km ² is California to Alaska and Texas, the geographically largest state in the U.S.. The Swiss in 1839 by Johan Suter founded model colony, is today the capital of Sacramento, which was built around the former Fort Suter around. This fort has since been rebuilt and is reminiscent of the original town founders Suter quiet and the ten years before the gold rush. In addition, Sacramento is the largest railway museum in the world, which is located in Old Sacramento State Historic Park. The California State Railroad Museum, the role of the railroad documented in the development of the West. California has to offer some scenic extremes. From up to 2,700 meters high Coast Range, the coastal strip and inland Having followed the fertile Central Valley, which runs along a geologically active fault zone, the St. Andreas Fault. The more than 4,000 meters high Sierra Nevada, with the 4.418m high Mount Whitney rises on the eastern edge of the valley. Read more »

The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City

January 21, 2012 | Author: Tegoeh Chuzy

In New York City “floating”, supported by two pillars towers, the oldest bridge in New York on the East River. The Brooklyn Bridge opened in more than 40m height fantastic views of the skyline Manhattan. She herself is 532m long with their free-floating central part and the two towers, a landmark in itself. The double arches, one in Manhattan, a project in Brooklyn, on how the city gates on both sides. The idea to build a bridge across the East River, John Augustus Roebling had. A native of Thuringia, architect and engineer, emigrated to America in 1831, where he founded a factory and are specialized on the bridge. In 1866, after protracted negotiations finally started construction of the bridge. Especially for the pillar for a new trial was made in order to fix the foundations in the river. On the outpouring of the cement caissons 92m high stone piers, each with two 40 meter high and 11 meters wide Gothic pointed arches were erected. The four nearly 40cm thick main cables consist of a total of 5659km twisted wire whose ends are held by anchor plates to a vault was built. Read more »

The Rocky Mountain National Park

January 20, 2012 | Author: Tegoeh Chuzy

Who wants to be enchanted by snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, foaming white water and clear mountain lakes is best visited Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, which is a popular destination in the U.S.. The naturalist Enos Mills made over many years for the establishment of such a strong national park. But his vision was realized only in 1915 under President Wilson. Every year, over three million visitors to this alpine wilderness to explore the spectacular mountain scenery. The park is especially popular, because you can see beaver, coyote, moose and bears in their natural environment. Besides the many mammals, the National Park also has a large portfolio of over 200 different bird species. The flora is particularly varied. Visitors will find Douglas fir, alder, birch, juniper, mountain herbs and wild flowers, to name a few. The high location of the parking area strongly influences the climate, because even in summer it is relatively cool and the winters cold and snowy. The ideal time is between June and August, since the end of May is announced at the spring in the Rocky Mountains. Read more »

Holiday in Washington, D.C.

January 18, 2012 | Author: Tegoeh Chuzy

The capital and the political center of world power, the USA does not belong to the state. Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) is directly subordinate to the Congress of the United States and after George Washington, first president of the United States named. The groundbreaking of the White House on October 13, 1792, is also the same date of the founding city of Washington. As the new state after the separation from Great Britain had no capital, the leaders agreed in 1790 on a one hundred-square-mile area on the Potomac River. The French architect Pierre Charles L’Enfant was first appointed to plan the new capital. However, it was later replaced by Andrew Ellicott, who designed the modern L’Enfant’s plans. Starting from the Capitol streets divide the city into four quadrants, the Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and Southeast. The wide, from Capitol Hill to the Lincoln Memorial Mall running, takes a special position and gives the city a vast openness.

The capital of the United States welcomes the visitor with its greenery and graceful architecture of government. The approximately 20 million visitors per year instead meet on skyscrapers rather extensive parks and lots of marble. Washington, D.C. There are traditional and formal, and behind the marble facade comes together from all over the world. The White House, Pentagon, Congress and Watergate, everyone knows these words and all they stand for American power and the often-cited “American Way of Life.” In the northwestern quadrant of the main attractions and are within walking distance. At the east end of the mall stands on the 30-meter-high Capitol Hill, the United States Capitol, seat of the Senate and House of Representatives. Before the main gates of the Capitol shall submit every president from his oath of office. Close by is the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world. Read more »

Attractions in the U.S.

January 13, 2012 | Author: Tegoeh Chuzy

The U.S. is predestined for Travelling. Grandiose attractions, adventure and romance make this wild land of opportunity so unique. If you follow the highway from East to west, you will first encounter the great metropolises of the east coast. Above all, New York, a must for all U.S. travelers. Further south Florida welcomes its many visitors. Feeling Caribbean and Disney characters are interspersed with high-tech and modern. Young cities like Miami points, with a magnificent city on the blue ocean. White beaches and bath temperatures throughout the year have certainly another reason to visit this region of the United States. The northern east-west route leads to the familiar large lakes and the breathtaking Niagara Falls. In the south, the Gulf of Mexico, the legendary Southern wait in the country. Southern flair along the Mississippi, old plantation houses, house boats, swamps, delicious cuisine and the charm of the “rednecks” are worth a detour. New Orleans at the Old Man River from the Southern lifestyle alive. Located on the Mississippi River Delta, it tells history and is home to people who have stories to tell. Historic buildings, restaurants, music bars and voodoo make Orleans a special experience. Read more »

Perfect Snack for Your Perfect Day

January 5, 2012 | Author: Tegoeh Chuzy

What do you want for a real delicious snack? Is it something of a tasty and healthy flavored one? Of course, you do so want it. And you do so want it everywhere and every time. You want the good snack when you are going to your office or dropping your kids to school, you want it while you are in the office doing lots of works, and you certainly want it while you are spending the rest of your afternoon watching some TV’s with the rest of your family.

And that is, indeed, a good snack for you. And that is beef jerkey for your snack. Made with all natural ingredients, this snack knows nothing of all the MSG’s and chemical compounds. So, yes it is definitely healthy for yourself, as it is most certainly healthy for your family. And this still does not count for the fact that this jerky is really awesome in taste. So, what you have here is absolutely a perfect snack for everyone in the family, and you included. Read more »

Vacations in Colorado

January 1, 2012 | Author: Tegoeh Chuzy

What I can say one of my favorite cities in the U.S.? I have a soft spot for this city, both fell exhausted at the beauty of the place during our road trip 3 years ago. It is a relatively undiscovered jewel for the Spanish, even if it is for Americans. On the day we were there for just over a week, staying in a cabin with kitchen. This time we slept in Hotels near Denver Co Airport, but our hotel was only 25 minutes from the city, so we went many times to eat, dinner and small roads through the Flatirons. And of course, to enjoy the downtown and the market. I leave you to get you started, with two images of the city. Are captured from the famous Flatirons, rocky mountains around Boulder.

But that ye may understand better the reasons why I like, I’ll try to do an x-ray parts of the city. Promise food that makes your mouth water, short walk to downtown and the market, and a bit of nature.

A little background
Boulder is one of the most liberal cities in the U.S. and one that shows greater ecological sensitivity of the country. It has little more than 100,000 inhabitants, one third of them students. It is located to 1,655 meters and has a privileged location just half an hour of Denver, a little less than an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park and close to the best ski resorts in the country. Read more »

Sights Dominican Republic

December 31, 2011 | Author: Tegoeh Chuzy

The Dominican Republic is in the majority of the country is mountainous. Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic lies in the southern part of the island and offers all of the cities most Tourist attractions. They range from the beautiful colonial city of the former Spanish founder of the University to the Cathedral “Basilica Menor de la Virgen de Anunciación” as the oldest cathedral in America, built in 1521 in bis 1540th In addition to numerous museums and the National Theatre of the country at the “Plaza de la Cultura” well worth the seaport of Santo Domingo, “La Haina.” Just a few miles away outside of town is the stalactite cave “Los Tres Ojos de Agua”. The three turquoise lagoons gave her the names and are distributed in turn fed on three levels, from an underground river running. Between the towns of San Pedro and La Romana, located just south of the island, there is the “Cave of Wonders”: “Cueva de la Maravillas”. Some 35 meters below the surface can be admired here under expert guidance of the paintings “Tainos”, the former Latin American indigenous people.

High above the river “Rio Chavon” lies in the southwest was built in 1976, the artist village “Altos de Chavon.” Modelled on the Italian builder of the village character of the 16th Century. Work here and live next to painters and sculptors, architects, writers and musicians. To the main attraction is one of the amphitheater of Altos de Chavon: it can accommodate up to 5,000 people. Read more »

Prepare Your Holiday Easily

December 26, 2011 | Author: Tegoeh Chuzy

Everyone needs a holiday in order to refresh their mind and body, so that they can get the relaxation for their health. But preparing a holiday, especially the holiday in the faraway places from our home might need extra time and energy. It is not easy to find the cheap and suite accommodation that will support our temporary life in the destination places where we will spend the holiday. Taking the holiday packages that is offered by many travel or tourism agencies might become the best solution. By taking this service, we do not have to prepare the accommodation to get the holiday that we want. Usually, there are various kinds of packages that we can choose, from the cheapest to the most expensive and luxurious packages that we can choose.

The one of the popular holiday destination that usually become the people’s choice to spend their holiday is Bali. As the one of the beautiful tropical islands, this place offer attractive water sport activities for the tourist, and also the cultural trip that is available. You can take the Bali holiday packages in order to get the fun and also leisure by staying in this island. We not only able to enjoy its sunshine in the beautiful beaches, but this island is also save the heritage of the culture that we can enjoy by using many kinds of services such as cultural trip or taking the traditional spa packages that we might not find in the other place. Read more »

Destinations in Dominican Republic

December 25, 2011 | Author: Tegoeh Chuzy

The Dominican Republic is one of the most popular destinations for Europeans. The land is located east of the island of Hispanola and has something to offer for every taste. Vacation in the Dominican Republic means immersed in a world full of culture, vibrancy and diversity. The castle Fortaleza, which in the 16th Century was built, is the oldest fort in America. In the time it was to protect the city from attack by sea. Today, it houses a museum and is a popular destination for young and old. But those seeking sun, sea and beach are not too short, because the Dominican Republic is bordered on the north by the Atlantic Ocean and the south by the Caribbean Sea. Water temperatures of up to 31 ° Celsius expect the sun and bathe hungry vacationers. The country’s capital is Santo Domingo. It attracts visitors with its vibrant Old Town, listed as world cultural heritage, diverse entertainment venues and numerous historic buildings. The climate in the Dominican Republic is very hot and tropical. From the northeast trade winds blow across the land, which make the temperatures more bearable. In this country there are only two seasons: rainy and dry season. But even in the rainy season, which prevails between May and November, temperatures do not fall below 30 degrees Celsius. Read more »