Monday, November 23, 2009

Things to do or see

Ireland-

Dublin-
The optimism will get you ti
psy as the pints among the city's old Georgian architecture, literary gosta, and Guinness and mad craic. This is a "hot spot" for younger people. The population here for people under 25 is 41%. Dublin has historic museums, top-class attractions, Georgian architecture, humour and warmth of the people, and the legendary kindness and relaxed feel.

Blarney Stone
- The Blarney Stone is five miles north west of the small city of Cork is the village of Blarney. It is standing almost 90 feet in height is the castle of Blarney with its world-famous Blarney Stone. More than 300,000 people come to kiss the Blarney Stone each year, in the hopes of gaining more eloquent speech. This was constructed in 1446. The history of the place goes back two centuries before that time. The story begins with a magical stone, its origins shrouded in mystery. One legend says it was the rock that Moses struck with his staff to produce water for the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. Another legend relates that it had once been Jacob’s Pillow and that the prophet Jeremiah had brought it to Ireland. According to this telling it became the Lia Fail, or ‘Fatal Stone’ and was used as an oracular throne of the Irish kings.






France-

Paris- Many cities struggle to match the beautiful, and elegant sites of Paris. It's home to shaded boulevard cafes and exceptional museums such as the Louvre, the Musee d' Orsay and the Pompidou center.
Paris is the romantic capital that is full of famous sights, including the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame Cathedral on Ile de la Cité, the Arc de Triomphe leading to Champs Elysées,

the nightlife- In major cities such as Paris, Lyon or Marseille, there are lively nightclubs that are sometimes free of charge, although drinks are likely to be more expensive. Alternatively, the entrance price sometimes includes a consommation of one drink. Nightclubs are everywhere and in even the remotest corners of France. Their style and music vary widely from one place to another.





Italy-

Napels-
Naples, Napoli in Italian, is the third most-populated city in Italy and the biggest city in Southern Italy. Its name comes from the Greek Neapolis meaning new city. Its close proximity to many interesting sites, such as Pompeii and the Bay of Naples, makes it a good base for exploring the area. Naples is a lively and vibrant city, full of wonderful historical and artistic treasures and narrow, winding streets with small shops, making it worth at least a few days visit.




Spain-


Take to the water - swimming, waterskiing and windsurfing facilities can be found at nearly all seaside resorts. Spain's premier windsurfing resort is Tarifa, where the world championships are held. Spain is also great for sailing, with plenty of harbours and sailing clubs.


3 comments:

  1. This is the best post so far! I want to visit all these places. I wish I could tell you some of my favorite spots but I haven't been anywhere. I like how you have really focused on all the fun things to do and some historical/ sight seeing sites.

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  2. I went to Dublin last February and have a good friend who lives there. It was incredible, make sure you interact with the street performers but be careful. Its funny to hear their vernacular like "Whats the craic?" means what's up. Hopefully you pick up some of it. :]

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  3. BRING ME WITH YOU WHEN YOU GO! =)

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