Visiting Croatia? Dubrovnik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast. There are an endless array of exciting activities and places to visit.
Here are the top 40 places to visit and things to do in Dubrovnik, Croatia:
- Ancient City Walls
- Old Town
- Seasplash Festival
- Lopud Island
- Island of Lokrum
- War Photo Limited
- Mljet
- Mount Srdj Ropeway
- Elafiti Islands
- Kojan Koral
- Synagogue
- Franciscan Monastery
- Lovrijenac
- Molunat Village
- Sipan
- Island Palagruza
- Rector’s Palace
- Lapad
- European Route E65
- Placa Thoroughfare (Stradun)
- Visia Dubrovnik 5D Theatrum
- Kolocep Island
- Brsalje Street
- Pile Gate
- Dominican Monastery
- Bell Tower
- Fort Bokar
- Revelin Fortress
- St. John’s Fortress
- Saint Vlahe
- City Harbor
- Church of Saint Blaise
- Benedictine Monastery
- Minceta Fortress
- Orlando Column
- Korcula Island – Priscapac
- Cathedral Treasury
- Dubrovnik Aquarium and Maritime Museum
- Museum of Modern Art
- The Home of Marin Drzic
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Visiting Viet Nam? There are an endless array of exciting activities and places to visit . Looking for some tips?
Here are the top 40 places to visit and things to do in Ha Noi, Viet Nam:
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Temple of Literature
- The Museum of Ethnology
- One Pillar Pagoda
- Army Museum
- Churches
- Presidential Palace
- Opera House
- West Lake
- The Air Defence – Air Force Museum
- Run with the Hanoi Hash House Harrier’s
- Ho Chi Minh Museum
- TRAN QUOC PAGODA
- Ancient gate to Old Quarter
- Statue to the Glory of the Workers
- Ha Noi War Memorial
- Ba Dinh Square…Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- The Old Quarter…Communal Houses
- Memorial and Temple of Le Thai To
- Tran Quoc Pagoda
- Lake of the Restored Sword
- Hoa Lo Prison
- Old Hanoi Cooking Center
- Ho Chi Minh’s Residence (Nha Bac Ho)
- St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Nha Tho Lon)
- Hanoi Flag Tower
- Ngoc Son Temple
- Chua Tran Quoc
- Bao Ton Ton Tao Pho Co Ha Noi
- Quan Thanh Temple
- Tho Ha Village
- Goethe Institute
- One Pillar Pagoda (Chua Mot Cot)
- Cuc Phuong National Park
- Lenin Statue
- Thang Long Ca Tru Theatre
- Cultural Friendship Palace
- Ly Thai To Park
- Hang Gai Street
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Jan 11
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New for 2011 – January Newsletter
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| Beijing | $8 | Rome | €7 | Prague | €7 | Lisbon | €10 |
| Rio de Janeiro | $15 | Hong Kong | $7 | Florida | $23 | Mexico | $11 |
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Nov 10
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Avoid International Roaming Fees
Will you need to check your e-mail, surf the Web, or share pictures or videos while you’re traveling abroad? If the answer is yes to any of those activities, then you’ll need to add an international data package to your plan, or you could end up with a massive wireless bill. These can be had for as little as $25 per month from all the major carriers and can be canceled as soon as you return home. (Just be sure to buy enough data access so you’re not charged extra; the cheapest options are often rather skimpy.) Another option: if you can wait until you’re back at a hotel Wi-Fi hot spot to check your mail or use your apps, then just turn off your phone’s roaming capabilities (usually found in the Settings area).
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Papillon Noir Fashion in Hoi An Ancient Town- Vietnam
Artist Uyen Diem Trinh has always had a vivid imagination. Her intrinsic clothing designs on silk, which include painting and embroidery, are unlike anything seen before in Hoi An. Not only are her designs adgy and flamboyant they are distinctly her
Her speciality is silk painting and her creations are nothing lees than chic Asiatic counture. Previously she focused on butterflies- hence the name “Papillon Noir” or black butterfly- but her modish designs are always evolving, as is her knowledge and journey as an artist.
Painting was Uyen’s first passion and over the last 13 years, the transition from fashion designs to wearable art seemed natural.
Uyen has studied in India to expand her knowledge of block and screen painting as well as how to use natural colour technique with silk. She is also a strong supporter of giving other locals opportunities in the artistic domain- She has a number of young apprentices in her team who come from poor backgrounds in Hoi An.
At the core of her business and her life is the need to make art, of which she is extremely passionate. She loves to invite customers to participate in her silk hand painting classes in addition to visiting her boutiques. You can find her stores in Hoi An as well as samples of her collection in Victoria Hotel Resort & Spa.
50 Bà Triêu, Thành Phố Hội An, Việt Nam
- Tel: ++84510 3917941 or ++849 14035785.
Email: papillonnoir.fashion@gmail.com – Website: http://www.papillonnoir-fashion.com/
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Nov 10
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Madrid Restaurants and Shopping
While seeing a Verdi opera at the Teatro Real or Picasso’s famed Guernica are two ways to experience art in Madrid, the city’s chefs also elevate new cuisine to an art form—or some might even say a science. Inside Madrid’s eclectic restaurants, like El Chaflan, DiverXo, or Coque, culinary alchemists mix flavors in new and inventive ways that inspire all of the senses. Similarly, a crop of stylish new gastrobars, like Estado Puro and Le Cabrera, are putting a fresh spin on traditional specialties.
Just north of Madrid’s historic center, the renovated Salamanca district is the place to go for high-end fashion streets like Serrano and Goya. Locals call this strip the “Golden Mile” for its ultra-glamorous shops and luxury boutiques carrying top Spanish and international designers, including Adolfo Dominguez, Amaya Arzuaga, Prada, and Manolo Blahnik. It’s also the neighborhood for upmarket jewelers, like Suarez, Tiffany & Co., and Bulgari.
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Oct 10
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Art in Madrid Spain
Few cities can rival Madrid’s renowned Paseo del Arte, or “Golden Triangle of Art,” formed by three of the most important art museums in the world located about 10 minutes apart. The three major stops include: The Prado, a magnificent bastion housing classics from Velazquez, Goya, El Greco, and others; the Reina Sofia National Museum showcasing contemporary icons, such as Picasso and Miro; and the wonderful Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum featuring Gothic and Renaissance pieces. Along the Art Walk, there are also radar-worthy smaller galleries, cutting-edge foundations, and cultural institutes, including Matadero Madrid and CaixaForum, which is hosting “Federico Fellini: Circus of Illusions” until December 26.
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Oct 10
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Madrid Nightlife
Earning its rep as the city that doesn’t sleep, Madrid offers its own special chapter in the so-called Cocktail Revolution— both old and new.
A night out in Madrid ranges from sophisticated cocktails on a rooftop terrace to DJs spinning music at high-energy clubs. Bar-hop with a stop at La Posada de las Animas en route to the Salamanca quarter, then check out the award-winning interiors of the Larios Cafe, and finally kickback in the retro-chic Sala Cool. With a continual flux of new bars opening, there are also classic lounges. For a taste of old Madrid glamour worthy of the silver screen’s elite, try Museo Chicote, one of the city’s longtime premier cocktail venues, which has attracted Hollywood icons and Spanish celebrities for decades.
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Type in a phrase, and this app will translate it into any of 52 languages. You can also download dozens of text-to-speech voices for 16 languages, including Dutch. Italian, and Turkish (iPhone version only). Good for business travelers on an expense account. You need to be online to work the app, so roaming data charges will apply. COST Free-$0.99. Runs on iPhone/iPod Touch.
Lonely Planet Phrasebooks
These interactive versions of Lonely Planet’s print books offer quick reference to more than 600 key travel phrases, which are delivered to you via text (with phonetic spellings) or audio recording. Good for First-time visitors. The app, which covers 10 major language groups, makes coming up with the right words easy. COST $9.99. Runs on Android, iPhone.
Lingopal 44
Get text or voice versions of travel phrases in 44 languages (from Afrikaans and Icelandic to Korean and Mandarin). Phrases are divided into categories, including directions, business, emergencies, and banks. Good for travelers who will make use of the far-flung languages and tutorials on how to both flirt and insult in local parlance. COST $9.99. Runs on iPad, iPhone/iPod Touch.
Jibbigo
Speak an English phrase into your iPhone’s mic and Jibbigo recites the translation in Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, or even Iraqi Arabic. Unlike many other translation apps, it doesn’t require a (potentially costly) data connection. Good for foreign-language neophytes. If you’re too nervous to say the words, Jibbigo will do it for vou! COST starting at $24.99. Runs on iPhone.
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Here are some of the best World Markets to visit:
- San Francisco | Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market- Waterfront location. 80 Bay Area purveyors on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. 1 Ferry Bldg., The Embarcadero; 415/983-8030; www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
- London | Borough Market – Stalls, pubs, shops, and small restaurants. Come early on Thursday or Friday and avoid the Saturday crowds. 8 South-wark St.; 44-20/7407-1002; www.boroughmarket.org.uk.
- Madrid | Mercado de San Miguel- In a 1916 Beaux-Arts building, San Miguel market stood abandoned for years—until renovated in 2009. Plaza de San Miguel; www.mercadodesanmiguel.es
- Paris | Marche des Enfants Rouges- Petite marche in the Marais (one of the oldest in Paris) is the spot for an affordable meal. 39 Rue de Bretagne, Third Arr.
- Palermo, Italy | La Vucciria- Palermo’s labyrinth of narrow passageways piled with produce. Between Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Piazza San Domenico.
- Istanbul | Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) – Istanbul’s 15th-century bazaar with more than 4,000 shops spread out over 65 covered streets. Between Nuruosmaniye, Mercan, and Beyazit; 90-212/519-1248; www.kapalicarsi.org.tr
- Mexico City | Mercado de la Merced - Spans several city blocks and has more than 3,000 vendors from across Mexico. Anillo de Circunvalacion between GeneralAnaya and Adolfo Gurrion; 52-55/5522-7250.
- Sao Paulo, Brazil | Mercado Municipal Paulistano- 1930′s market known for its cathedral-worthy stained-glass dioramas. 306 Rua da Cantareira; 55-11/3313-3365; www.mercadomunicipal.com.br
- Melbourne | Queen Victoria Market – Open since 1878, “Queen Vic” is an over-l,000-stall melting pot. 513 Elizabeth St.; 61-3/9320-5822; www.qvm.com.au
- Singapore | Tiong Bahru Market -Circular 1950′s building, with second-floor hawker center with more than 80 food stalls. 30 SengPoh Rd.
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