Never been nice in Nice

Where is Nice ?

Nice is located in France near the Mediteranian seas.Nice is the fifth of the largest coast in France after Paris,Marseille,Lyon and Toulouse with a population of 348,721 within its adminitrative limits on a land area of 71.92km2.

Nice is called as Nice la Belle which means that Nice The Beautiful,then why people called Nice as the most beautyful coast in the world ? So let's just take a good look closer with Nice.

MAIN SIGHTS

Nice is home to a solid tourism infrastucture, with a number of popular touruist information centrres.The nearby Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is home to a useful tpurist information counter, while the main tourism bureau can be found wtihin city itself, along the famous Promenade des Anglais. A further tourist information centre can be found alongside the train station, known locally as the Gare Nice Ville

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TOP SIGHT

Tourist visiting Nice will find plenty of sightseeing opportunities all around the city. Many of these are historic and date from the 17th century, such as the magnificent Palais Lascaris, the Cathredale de Sainte Reparte and buildings of Monastere Notre Dame de Cimiez/ However ,for many visitors the legendary coastline is Nice's maintourist drawcrard and in particular the polished pebbles

Culture also abound the beautiful coast in here ,Nice as you could see Nice also have  a great museums.Higjlights include the Musee de Palaeontologie Humanie Terra Amata , the Musee d'Archeology de Nice-Cimies and also the Musee Departemental desn Arts Asiatuques and etc.

The coastline of Nice is full of tourist attractions. although nearby are a number appealing Cote d'Azur town and cities . Also close to Nice are many traditional Provencal villages, which are full of character. For high fashion and history, Nice is full of sightseeing opportunities and regulary frequented by movie stars and celebritis, as is the neighbouring resort town of Cannes, particullary in May, when its world-famous film festival is held.



So, you already knew that Nice has a really great city tour and its beautiful coast wheter in the morning or in the night.Also you have to spent your night in the nightliife near the beach.

Hold your breath to see the breathtaking Nice
















sumber : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nice

Begin Your Adventure at Liechtenstein

Try to live like in a fairytale in Vaduz's atmosphere

Vaduz is the capital of the principality of Liechtenstein and the seat of national parliament. The Town located aloing the Rhine, has about 5,100 inhabitants most of whom are Roman Catholic.Its cathedral is the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishop
While Vaduz is better known internationally,it is not the largest town in the principality. neighbouring Schaan has a greater population.


You have to feel sorry for Vaduz. It could have been a quiet and pleasant Rhineside provincial town like Sargans on the Swiss bank opposite; instead, it labours under the unreasonable weight of being capital of an historical oddity. The little town bulges with glass-plated banks and squadrons of whistle-stop foreigners aimless with anti-climax.







City Tour in a small city,Vaduz

Vaduz is very small and walking around the city and the areas around it will not take very long.

The best way to move around Liechtenstein is by car. It takes little more than half an hour to drive from one end to the other.

Visit and Figure out what's inside the Liechtenstein Castle

Lietchtenstein castke is a castle located near maria Enzersdorf in Lower Austria bordering Vienna.It is located on the edge of the Wienerwald.The castle originally built during the 12th century, was destroyed by the Ottomans in 1529 and 1683 and remained in ruins 1884 when it was rebuilt.Liechtenstein Castle is the origin of the name of the Liectenstein family, the ruling house of the country of the same name,which owned the castle at least 1140 untill the 13th century and again from 1807 onwards.

The castle now become the most visited place.Because visitors also want to know what's inside the castle and wanna figure out how nobles lived in the castle.

Today, the castle not just only become visited by thousand visitors but the castle mainly known for NestroyTheatre Festival held anually during the summer months.

Entertainment

Vaduz is a small city.It's really barely find a nightclub or party in here.But as the exchange in every night there is always a group of traditional bands play musical instrument to entertain your night in front of the Liechtenstein Castle.

sumber :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liechtenstein

Get Real at Luzerne

Meet Lucerne,a big headline city 

Lucerne is a city north-central Switzerland, in the German speaking portion of the country.Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the capital of the district of the same name. With a population about 76.200 people,Lucerne is the most populus city in Central Switzerland and a nexus of transportion,telecomunications and government of this region.

Events Every Year in Lucerne

Every year,towards the end of winter,Carnival will breaks out the cold street that full of snow,alleyways and squares of the old town. This is glittering outdoor party and can be seen by everyone freely !This is also a glittering open carnival where chaos and merriness reign and nothing is as it normally is. Strange chararcters in fantastic masks and costumes make their way through the alleyways while carnical bands blow their instruments in joyful cacophony and thousands of people come to see what is the carnival look like and how interesting it is.

The city will be host with various diffrent characters.The Lucerne Festival for classical musical takes place in the summer.Its orchestra, the Lucerne Festival Orchestra is hand picked from some of the finest instrumentalists in the world.In July there is also a festival again,Blue Balls Festival brings jazz,blues and punk music to the lake promade and halls of the Culture and Convention Center. The Lucerne Festival is another musical televison entertainment.And in April the well established comics festival Fumetto atracts an international audience.

Lucerne offers you a big Entertainment

Nightlife

There are many bars, pubs and nightclubs on both sides of the river, although a lot of locals prefer an evening out at one of the plethora of restaurants in the Old Town. Lucerne’s favourite restaurant for entertainment is the Stadtkeller Music restaurant, whic

h serves up delicious traditional Swiss fare along with lashings of folklore including cowbells and yodelling. The Stadtkeller is open year-round and in the winter, the emphasis is on music, with nightly rock, pop, jazz and blues.
Another popular hangout in Lucerne is the Grand Casino Lucerne, with its many tables and slot machines as well as daily and nightly entertainment and eateries.

Theatre and music

The Lucerne Theatre is the main theat

re in Lucerne and is the only one in Central Switzerland with a diverse offering of opera, plays and dance. Matinees and soirees are also popular here. In addition, La Fourmi offers contemporary dancing, while the Cultural Centre Braui Hochdorf, just to the north of Lucerne, is a grand venue for the arts, with concerts, plays, banquets and numerous other popular events regularly held here. It’s not all classical music in Lucerne however, there are music festivals throughout the year and many restaurants have cultural evenings where several styles can be appreciated.

Festivals

Music is the main theme in Lucerne’s heady offering of festivals and events, with some fabulous classical and modern shows happening all over the city. The following covers the busiest and most popular events of the year:

• Lucerne Carnival: this three-day event is held before Ash Wednesday and is perhaps Lucerne’s most important festival. The streets of Lucerne come alive during this historical event, with a series of parades featuring costumed revellers (February).
• Lucerne Festival: this popular Easter event of classical music is enjoyed by visitors from all over the world, who come to see fine performances by renowned conductors such as Herbert von Karajan and Wilhelm Furtwängler (April).
• Blue Balls Festival: is a massive nine-day event of music held in the height of summer, featuring rock and world music as well as blues (July).
• Lucerne International Festival of Music: is the main event on the Lucerne festival calendar and the big daddy of the earlier Lucerne Festival. The event goes on for four weeks and is touted as one of Europe’s most important musical events, with some big name performers (September).

Lucerne Famous Shopping Centre

Lucerne not just only brings you a good view,relaxing atmosphere,but Lucerne also offers you to come to the Lucerne Most Visited Branded Shopping where sells :Balley,Longchamp,Rolex,Tag Huer,Brietling and not just only branded stuffs but you can go to the 3rd level to buy many antiques souvernirs,chocolates,and many more at Bucherer

 

Bridge Of  Lucerne

Lucerne (Luzern in German) may be Switzerland's most popular tourist destination. It's an essential stop on European bus tours that spend a day or two in Switzerland, and no wonder: the scenery is breathtaking, the town is dotted with medieval structures, shopping opportunities abound, mountain and lake excursions are nearby, and attractions like the Verkehrshaus  make Lucerne a magnet for Swiss daytrippers and foreign visitors.

It would be easy to dismiss Lucerne as a tourist trap, but that would be a mistake. The things that make the city popular also make it worth visiting--even if you're an independent traveler who eschews the beaten path.

Two of the "must-see" attractions in Lucerne are its medieval covered bridges across the Reuss River, one of which (see photo) has become the unofficial symbol of the city. The two bridges are:

Kapellbrücke

This bridge is located near the junction of the river and the Vierwaldstättersee, or Lake of the Four Forest Cantons (also known as Lake Lucerne). The bridge bends as it leaves the shore, then angles across the river past a stone Wasserturm (Water Tower) that is believed to have once served as the lucerna, or lighthouse, after which the town was named.

The Kapellbrücke--"Chapel Bridge" in English--was built in 1333. As you cross its 200-meter length, you'll see 120 captioned triangular paintings from the early 1500s that chronicle the city's history. The paintings feature St. Mauritius and St. Leodegar, the patron saints of Lucerne.

In reality, the bridge isn't as old as it looks. The Kapellbrücke was nearly destroyed by a 1993 fire, and much of what stands today is an excellent restoration (or reproduction, if you're a cynic or uncompromising realist).

NOTE: If you're prone to arachnophobia, you may need to wear a hat and walk quickly when crossing the bridge. Large spiders have been known to spin impressive webs in the Kapellbrücke's rafters--and that's something else you won't read in the tourist brochures!

Spreuerbrücke

Downriver, between the Kasernenplatz and the Mühlenplatz, the Spreuerbrücke or Mill Bridge zigzags across the Reuss. This bridge, which was constructed in 1408, features a series of medieval-style 17th Century plague paintings by Kaspar Meglinger titled Dance of Death. It has a small chapel in the middle that was added in 1568.

Venir à Albi (Come to Albi)

où est Albi?? Where is Albi ?

Bienvenue in France ! Never heard about Albi before ?Here you have to check out what's interesting in Albi ,visiting Albi just like rewind the past and live with many arsitecture old buildings that make you life like an Italian about 50 years ago !

Visit This Beautiful City ARROUND

The Saints Pietro and Paolo Church preserves a sculpture in its interior, depicting the Madonna with child by Bottone (1574) and a painting of the Madonna with Child beetween Saints Girolamo and Sebastiano.

The Santa Maria delle Grazie or dell'Oliveto Church dominates the area, though sadly in a state of abandonment.
The ruins of the Pèsaca Abbey is worth a visit. It dates back to the X century and is the work of Basilian monks.
For its geographic position, Albi is an ideal base to enjoy naturalistic excursions to the Sila National Park.

Main Sights that is really breathtaking

Albi was built around the original cathedral and episcopal group buildings. The historic are covers 63 hectares Red Brick and tiles are the main feature of most the edficies.Along with Toulouse and Montauban, Albi is one of main cities built in languedoc-style red brick.

Albi Cathredal is a fortres in Cathar Country

The Gothic Cathédrale Ste-Cécile of Albi, built in the 13th century in the heart of Cathar country, is the largest brick building in the world. Perched high on a hill, it looks more like a fortress than a cathedral - and that's no accident.

(Fortified with ramparts and parapets, construction on Ste-Cecile Cathedral began in 1282 by the lord-bishop of Albi. It was built as a defensive fortress and statement of strength after the Albigensian Crusade (1209-1229), waged by the Catholic Church against the Cathars and the count of Toulouse. Construction on the cathedral was not fully completed until 1480. 

Notable exterior features of Albi's Cathedral include the rich portal of Dominique de Florence (c.1392), the 78-meter-tall dungeon tower (finished in 1492)), and the baldaquin of the entryway (1515-1540).

Based on its sober, fortress-like exterior, one might reasonably expect the interior of Ste-Cecile to to be correspondingly austere, plain, and practical. Yet Ste-Cecile Cathedral is filled with religious art, including glorious frescoes, paintings and sculptures. The contrast between the sober simplicity of Ste-Cecile's exterior and the sumptuous decoration and detail inside is one of the most remarkable features. 

The huge (16.4m x 15.6m) mural of The Last Judgment, painted between 1474 and 1484 by unknown Flemish artists, is one of the the most important works of art of the later Middle Ages. Paradise is represented by angels, apostles, and believers. Earth, represented by a frenetic gesturing of the Infidels, occupies but a small part in the whole. In the lower portion, hell is depicted as a series of views of the Mortal Sins. An astonishing collection of demons, imps, and supplicants, à la Hieronymus Bosch, are also present.

Also exceptional is the 16th-century rood screen with its unique polychromatic statues from the Old and New Testaments. The statuary of Sainte Cécile is considered to be the most important ensemble French sculpture from the Middle Ages. The naturalness of the colors and postures of the statuary has been universally admired for centuries.

The vast ensemble consists of 33 characters from the Old Testament; 15 statues representing the Church (12 apostles, the Virgin, Jean the Baptist, and St. Paul); and 72 statues of angels, Charlemagne, and the Emperor Constantine, dominating the two entry doors. 

The frescoes on the cathedral's arched ceiling form the largest (97 meters long by 28 meters wide) work of Italian Renaissance painting to be found anywhere in France. Louis II d'Amboise commissioned the confection of the arched ceiling of Sainte Cécile to a team of Italian painters brought in from Modena and Bologna. The work was carried out between 1509 and 1512.

The arches of the Cathedral are conceived as a backdrop of immense blue sky on which several motifs are developped: arabesques, candelabras, and pastoral scenes. From Adam and Eve to the Annunciation, all the characters of the Old and New Testaments are represented. Two sections are dedicated to Sainte Cécile, patronne Saint of the Cathedral.

Finally, the class

ical French organ, built by Christophe Moucherel in 1736 is considered one of the three finest in France.

Opposite the north side of the cathedral is the Palais de la Berbie (Archbishop's Palace), another fortified structure dating from the late 13th century.

Albi's Shopping

Albi is an up-and-coming city with plenty to offer visitors by way of culture and cuisine.

The city centre has escaped the ravages of the Hundred Year’s war and is still much as it was in the middle Ages. It is a warren of narrow cobbled streets and alleyways lined with gabled houses and half-timbered shops with ancient signs outside, like the pharmacy on Rue Timbal. The city had a face-lift thanks to a major urban renovation programme

However, those looking for a bit of retail therapy may find the narrow gridded streets of of Albi confusing and daunting, so here is a little guide to some of the best boutiques and stores.

One thing to note - almost a

ll of Albi shops and boutiques are closed on Sundays, Monday mornings and between 12 and 2pm. You will just have to visit the restraunts.

Get Closer with Albi in their night life

Albi is just not beautiful in the morning,but in the night you can also many in the alleys,streets and everywhere delight with Albi's night life that won't make you close your eyes even in only one seconds.Albi also offers you to visit and enjoy your trip in Albi's night life.

If you really interest in what Al

bi can brings you to their nightlife you can visit their club include with 

Cabaret Ô Toulouse,club autrium,Le Manda and many more !

Albi, France, has only a limited amount of nightlife and entertainment to chose from. tripwolf helps you find the best nightlife and entertainment in Albi. Below we listed the best party nightlife, gay nightlife, dancing and nightclubs, both for under 21 & 18 and over, according to tripwolf's travel community.Or you also can go to de la croix-Blanche theater.

Well that's not all,there are so many places,entertainments,restaurants,cafes,or shopping centre in Albi that i can't mention all of it.but you've gotta trust me to visit this place,i've been there once,and even when i got there it was a heavy raining in Albi,but still for me Albi has a great city view at all.Albi also has a good stucture of buildings,scenery,museums,cathedral,etc. So,enjoy your trip !

안녕하세요 ! anyoonghaseyo Korea !

Loving Kpop Mania so much such like famous boybands :Super Junior,2PM,Big Bang,JYJ,etc ? or loving so much with the culture and their languages ? Get stuck only see fascinating South Korea only in their dramas ?So come on,take a good look what South Korea can offers you a good and experience South Korea.


INTRODUCING SOUTH KOREA

How to capture the essence of this fascinating,complex nation? Social relation may be grounded in ancient Confucianism, but South Korea is most decidely a forward-thinking country thanks to its hurry-hurry approach to everything, an insatiable for technological advancemenet and indomitable can-do attitude. 

Experience Chuseok

Chuseok is by far the biggest and most important holiday in Korea. It is a time when family members from near and far come together to share food and stories and give thanks to their ancestors dor the abundant harvest.People in South Korea in mostly still celebrate this event in every harvest year or to do thanksgiving day.


In this year (2011) Chuseok Day Falls on Monday, September 12,but the holiday is observed for a total of three days (Sept 11 - Sep 13).For internationals,Chuseok is a prime oportunity to go sightseeing in the major cities since many Korereans return to their hometowns to celebrate this even, leaving the city attractions relativey crowd-free.When Chuseok Day or when people in Korea celebrates thus event many shops or restaurant will be closed for Chuseok Day or the entire Chuseok holiday.


Before we go to the Chuseok's event,let's take a look at how important is Chuseok event to avarage of Koreans.


Chuseok is one of Korea's three major holidays,along with Seollal (New Year's Day)and Dano (the 5th day of the 5th mont of the lunar year) and is also referred to as Hangawi, meaning "the ides of August" (according to lunar calendar)


These are what koreans will do during the celebration of Chuseok Day.

On Chuseok morning, family members gather at theor homes to hold memrial service in honer to their ancestors.Formal Charye services held twice a year :during Seollnal and Chuseok. The difference beetween two services is that durng Seollal the major representative food is white Tteokguk, a rice cake soup while during the major representative food is freshly harvested rice.And after the service,all of the members of the
 family gather to sit down and enjoy delicious food that symbolizes their blessings.




Chuseokbim (Chuseok Dress)

In the past, in preparation for Chuseok, the head of each household would buy new clothes for everyone in their house,including the servants.This custom is known as Chuseokbim and is still practices untill todya.These days, however,most of the famillies purchase clothing from department stores or some boutiques 
instead of exhanging Hanbok.







Ganggangsullae (korean circle dance)

In this dance,women all dressed Hanbok.Hanbok is a traditional korean clothing.They will hoin hands in a big circle and sing together.The dance dates back to the Joseon Dynasty when the Korean army used to dress the young women of the village millitary uniforms and had them circle the mountains to make enemy troops think the Korean millitary was 
greater in number than it actually was.The Korean army enjoyed many victories thanks in part to this scare tactic.







Ssireum (Korean Wrestling)
Traditionally,curing the Chuseok holidays the strongest people in each village gather together to hold wrestling competitions.During the match, two competitiors face each other in the middle of a circular sandpit surrounded on all sides by cheering spectators.The last wrestler left standing after a series of competitions is co
nsidered the winner and is named the village's strongest man.the winner deserve to take their present after winning the competition such like home cotton,rice,or a calf of his prize.









Songpyeon is one of the representative food of Chuseok.This rice cake is prepared with rice or non-glutinous rice powder that is kneaded into the perfect size (a little smaller than a golf ball) then filled with sesame seeds,beans,red beens,chestnuts,and host of other nutritious ingredients.When steaming the seonpyeon, the r
ice cakes are layered with pine needles,addig the delightful fragrance of pine.On the ev of Chuseok, the entire family gathers all together to make songpyeon under the bright moon.According to the tradition, the person who makes the most beautiful songpyeon will meet a good-looking spouse (if they are single) or give a birt to a beautiful daughter )if they are married or pregnant), so all the members of the family try their best to make songpyeon as beautifull as they could.


Visit Jeju island

Located just south of the Korean peninsula, Jeju is a volcanic island that was formed by five millions of years ago. It is beloved by scientists and tourists alike for its stunning natural features. 

Over the past decade, Jeju Island has received three different UNESCO certifications; it was designated a Biosphere Reserve in 2002, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, and a Global Geopark in 2010. The island is also one of the official finalists of the worldwide ‘New7Wonders of Nature’ campaign. 

The Official ‘New7Wonders of Nature’ is the second global campaign run by the New7Wonders Foundation in Switzerland, following its first campaign to elect the ‘New Man-made Wonders of the World’ (a campaign which drew over 100 million votes). After two rounds of voting and input from a Panel of Experts, the list of 28 Official Finalists has been announced and Jeju Island is proud and privileged to find itself among the chosen few.

What's interesting in Jeju island ?

TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM

Teddy Bear Jeju island opened in April 24 2001.

Here,the place where you can see many teddy bears wearing different interesting clothing and here where you can find everything you want to know about Teddy Bears !It also contains two galleries, a museum gift shop and a museum cafe.Also, on site is a museum bar/restaurant, a wonderful place to go with friends,families and lovers.From the outside garden there is a great view of Chungmoon Beach.

Millions of people around the world collect Teddy Bears and they seek old,unique and valuable teddy bears for their personal collections.The Jeju Teddy Bear Museum also opened especially for the European collectors and is more exciting than ever with "Teddy Bear" entertainment.

Be inspired in S.E.O.U.L

People from all over Korea travel to Seoul to party,shop and play sport and visitors from all walks of life will find plenty to do here.Seoul also offers you to having a great time during your visit in Seoul.Wheter you want to shopping,city tour in Seoul has something for everyone that can make them wanna stay in Seoul even longer.

Most of Seoul's bars and clubs can be found in Itaewon Street, and this is a good place to drink and dance the night away.Live music is popular here and many of the most poupular bars and clubs will stay open 24 hours a day.

Shopping is also a popular evening activity as many of the markets and malls stay open untill midnight.Those in search of vibrant activity can also explore one of Seoul's theme parks or watch a show at the theater.

Magic Island

Located in Songpa,Magic Island is popular with visitors of all ages.This large and vinrant theme park is best visited during one of the special festivals,which are held during holiday periods such as Halloween and Christmas and there are special parades each day.

Lotus Lantern Festival

This colorful festival is held in April to oark Lord Buddha's  birthday and feautures a special flea market, a lantern making event and an outdoor stage. The highlight of the festival is the Lantern Parade,which consits of hundredsof monks carrying beautifu hand made lanterns in procession from Chogyesa Temple.

Seoul Ballet Theater

Seoul also offers visitors to Seoul a dose of culture, the ballet Seoul Ballet Theatrer is located in Gwacheon Citizen's Hall.Regular perfomances include favourites such as the Nutrcracker Suite and Swan Lake

Nightlife

Often referred to as Little America, tourists and students head to Itaewon after the sun sets. The roads here are lined with numerous restaurants, bars, clubs and music venues and this is a great place to listen to live jazz.

Come as an explorer,seek out adventure, challenge your self to visit Beautiful South Korea , emboril yourself with the culture

and may it develop an appreciation for South's Korea rich cultural tapestry

and also find a newfound sense of personal freedom

the hallmarks of any trully great journey with 

Korea