Moderate Islam sweeps elections in Tunisia

The moderate Islamist party wins elections Ennahda.

Surprisingly large share of the 'festival of democracy' in Tunisia.

Theirs were the first elections of the 'Arab Spring' 

The moderate Islamist party Ennahda Movement won the Constituent Assembly elections held on Sunday in Tunis , according to early unofficial figures provided by the parties consulted.

While Superior Independent Elections (Isie) reported that final results will be announced and officials on Tuesday , the main contesting parties have obtained information with data from their auditors in the various constituencies.

We continue with the idea of creating a national unity government Ennahda According to sources, "the votes far exceeded that predicted by the polls, so that instead of 20% predicted, would have reached more than 40% favorable vote in a first count, a percentage that can be increased as they progress counts "and pointed out that in some polling stations exceeded 50%.

"However, we continue with the idea of creating a government of national unity ", the sources added.

For its part, Abdelhamid Eslassi, director of the election campaign of An Nahda, announced at a press conference that his training was "more than 50% of the votes of Tunisians living abroad", giving them 10 of the 18 seats allocated to them on the Assembly.

The general secretary of the centrist Democratic Progressive Party (PDP), Maya Zribi, acknowledged that voters had opted to vote for the Islamists. "We bow to the decision of the people. With the data we find a trend in the vote for Islamist lists, and limited our results," he said.

Progressive and modern country

Explicitly admitting the electoral defeat of PDP, Zribi added that his party "will continue working for a progressive and modern country , but remains to be seen how to counter the strong influence gained by the Islamists, on the basis that they respect the results of the election. "

The whole progressive family can not muster a majority Ridha Ben Fadel, head of the coalition campaign leftist secular parties , the Democratic Pole Modernist (PDM), stated that "the whole family can not meet a progressive majority in the new Constituent Assembly, as follows from the first round of consultations. "

During a meeting with his supporters at a hotel in the capital, Ben Fadel said that "while the Democratic Forum for Labour and Liberties (or Takaktoul, belonging to the Socialist International) is obtained very good results may not allow either create a Most left through covenants. "

He added that "neither party can count on the Congress for the Republic (CPR) "because in his own eyes" is very close to E nnahda. "

Peacock Sanctuary In India

The Largest Peacock Sanctuary In India

Most of us  haven’t seen even one peacock dance.  Can you  imagine what  it would be like to watch more than 100 of them spread out their colourful feathers and sway to the sounds of  monsoon and thunder.. ? Yes, if you are lucky you can see these grand spectacle during the rainy season in the Naigon   Morachi Chincholi Peacock Sanctuary in Maharashtra, which has nearly 3500 peacocks in its domains and is India’s largest sanctuary for peacocks.

One could almost miss the entrance to village  Chincholi  Morachi, 45 km  from the industrial  town of Chakn near Pune, if not for an arch with two peacocks  made of cement on it.  The name of the village itself  speaks  about its uniqueness.  Chincholi  comes from the Marathi Chincha,  tamaraind,  and Morachi from Mor peacock.  The village  owes  its name to the tamarind  trees  and peacocks  that abound here.   “There have always  been peacocks  in our village”, said Shivaji Baburao Nanekar, a farmer.  “No one is allowed to kill them”  said Kamaltai, Nanekar’s wife and added “Once a visitor killed a peacock.  We had him arrested and buried  the bird respectfully.  For us  peacock  is like God.  After all, it is God Kartikeyas’  vehicle”.

Legend has it that there was a saint called Mathersaheb Dev at the village  whom people revered a lot. The saint used to feed peacocks grains from his hand. The peacocks used to frequent his cottage. The harmony between the saint and the peacocks was legendary. Once a someone hit a peacock with a stone, trapped it and later killed it. When the saint heard about this, he was deeply grieved and pronounced a curse: whoever had inflicted pain on the peacock would go blind. The words rang true and the man lost his eyesight. He came imploring to the saint to give him back his vision. The saint told the man, “It is possible only if you make an offering of a peacock made of silver to the village temple.” The man complied and got back his eyesight. This legend is so deeply embedded in the psche of the 500-odd residents of Chincholi Morachi that they treat peacocks as god, a symbol of divinity There are mainly two reasons for the burgeoning peacock population. The hills around Ahmednagar are formed by a stone and soil mixture known as Deccan Trap and the red soil, mixed with gravely-textured rock chips, keeps the monsoon moisture locked under the top soil layer for many months after the last rains have fallen. The air is humid and warm and the tree symbol of divinity There are mainly two reasons for the burgeoning peacock population. The hills around Ahmednagar are formed by a stone and soil mixture known as Deccan Trap and the red soil, mixed with gravely-textured rock chips, keeps the monsoon moisture locked under the top soil layer for many months after the last rains have fallen. The air is humid and warm and the tree cover remains thick throughout the year. This environment is ideally suited to the growth of peacocks.

Local people have developed an incredible rapport with peacocks in  Chincholi Morachi. This relationship has to be seen to be believed. What’s most interesting is that these residents take care of the peacocks, despite the fact that the birds venture into their farms and cause damage to standing crops. Although the government has set Rs 2,000 as compensation for one hectare of grain loss, the locals do not avail it. The common refrain is: the peacock is our God and it is our privilege that it eats our crops.

Every morning , Kamaltai gives grains to peacocks that come  to her house. Some of them are so used to  the villagers  that they return to the houses where they are fed at night.   The locals  do not want anyone to invade the peace of the sanctuary. But many do. Recollects Puru Bai, “Earlier, people belonging to the Pardi community used to come and throw nets to catch peacocks. My father used to shoo these people away. At that time, there was no forest department to help us. Now, if anybody creates a nuisance in the sanctuary, we inform the foresters.”. Ganesh Chincholikar another resident  says  “If we find suspicious-looking elements, we get in contact with the Range Forest Officer (RFO) and tell him about their movements.” Sanjay reveals many outsiders (tourists) come to their dhaba and offer to pay Rs 2,000 if they get them peacock meat, but are given a stern warning and told to leave.

The RFO R S Gavhand says tree cover is important to sustain peacock population. However, the biggest problem is that of cattle grazing. It is for this reason that the forest department has started planting neem, sitaphal, mangoes etc on the undulating terrain of the sanctuary But the RFO is confident that with the participation of the local residents, the forest department will be able to succeed in its attempt. He reveals that when a recent fire broke out, it was these people who helped him combat it. Says Gavhand, “We ensured that the peacocks did not get touched by the blaze even though many of us burnt our hands in dousing the flames.” However, every February, at the end of the winter, the birds shed their feathers in the natural course of their growth, and forest folk collect these to sell to tourists

There are basic facilities available for visitors coming to see the peacocks.  Best times to see the peacocks are in early morning and six p.m in the evening. If you were to reach the place at 8 a.m in the morning you can stay with one of the village homes  see the peacocks by 6 p.m and return to Pune. This tourist service that includes half days’s stay  will cost you 250 rupees including your breakfast and lunch. If you want to stay overnight so that you can see the peacocks in the morning, then the one day stay costs you 700 rupees per person. (• If you are planning for overnight stay ( 1 day & 1 night )  Check In/Out : 10:00AM).   One day trip includes, Snacks, delicious  lunch with full of desi ghee & tea/milk ) provided by the villagers accommodating you. Lunch  is  typical rural Maharashtrian fare – Bhakri (thick chapatis or bread made of white millet flour), matki (a dish with sprouts), turi chi Bhaji (dish made with ridge gourd), daal (pulses) and Bhaat (Rice), and all of us tucked in with gusto. You can contact the tour coordinator Mr. T.M.Thopate  at e mail tanmaya@chincholimorarchi.com

The Central Government has not earmarked any fund for the sanctuary and the money that comes from the State Government is a trickle, only Rs 1.2 lakh annually on an average. Protecting a 29.90 square kilometre sanctuary with such a budget is close to impossible.  But recently the Maharashtra Government has sanctioned 50 lakhs for building the infrastructure facilities at Chincholi Morarchi and 20 lakhs for building a guesthouse at the village for visitors coming to see the peacocks. Let us hope that this will make Chincholi-Morarchi a grand success as a tourist spot.

Gaurimarg to Gulmarg

Amongst various tourist spots of Kashmir, Gulmarg happens to be the most frequented place. Like in the past, this year too thousands of people, including tourists from various places visited the green meadows of Gulmarg.

However, besides being a place of tourist attraction in the present times, Gulmarg is historically important as well. Ever since the rule of Chak dynasty in Kashmir, Gulmarg has been a place of attraction for royal families.

Gulmarg originally served as grazing fields and was called ‘Gaurimarg` the name of Lord Shiva's wife by shepherds. It was in the 16th century that the name was changed to ‘Gulmarg’ by ruler of the Chak dynasty, Yousuf Shah Chak.

“It was called Gulmarg because the fragrance of flowers would fill the air all the time. ‘Gul’ means flowers and ‘marg’ means abode,” says writer Zareef Ahmad Zareef.

Gulmarg is believed to have been favorite haunt of Mughals, particularly that of Jahangir. However the development popularity and development of Gulmarg came with the British rule in India.

“Gulmarg was the most favorite place of Britishers. They lived in tents there,” Zareef Ahmad said. Golf was also introduced in Gulmarg by the Britishers. It is believed that Britishers opened it for golf lovers in the year 1904 and started the golf club. Today Gulmarg has the highest golf course in the world.

“When Britishers lived in Gulmarg they started writing about it and inviting people to this place which in a way marketed Gulmarg,” said Zareef. He says that the ambience of Gulmarg was calm and serene, with no noise or pollution which served as best environment for recreation to people.

Zareef added that other tourist places like Pahalgam were non existent. The place was unknown to the common people of Kashmir and was visited only by elites.

“It was because of the shrine of Baba Rishi that common people of Kashmir started visiting Gulmarg,” reveals Zareef. Shrine of Baba Rishi is located few kilometers from Gulmarg.

Gradually, Gulmarg began to be developed for resorts and hotels to provide facilities for visitors. All construction work was done in wood.

Situated 56 kilometers from Srinagar city, today Gulmarg is a major tourist destination of Kashmir. It is the only places here which support winter tourism, with highest Ski slopes in the world. Different developmental works are being undertaken to make it a world class tourist destination. Nonetheless, no attention is being given to the rising pollution level of the place.

Wildlife safaris in Dachigam

Wildlife safaris in Dachigam new attraction for tourists

The commencement of wildlife safaris in Kashmir’s Dachigam National Park has become a new attraction for the locals and

the visitors here.

Launched in 2009, the eco-friendly battery driven cars, serving as safari vehicles, provide a real time experience of the nature and its beauty. The visitors are taken in by the scenic wilderness in the silent eco-friendly cars amid the green virgin forests where one gets to see all kinds of wild animals.

"We have launched these battery driven cars in the Dachigam so that people can see the wildlife of Kashmir," said Rashid Naqash, wildlife warden, Dachigam.

The people wishing to take glimpse of the animals are taken in the car which drives through the park. The wildlife department charges Rs 500 a car to carry a maximum of four people through the Dachigam wildlife sanctuary.

"We take the visitor close to nature where they see different wild animals. It is completely safe," said Naqash. The drive through the park takes over an hour. Tourists observe the animals from their cars.

The Dachigam wildlife sanctuary sprawls over an area of 140 square kilometers. It is home to endangered red deer, black and brown bears, musk deer, leopards and large bird species such as black partridge and pheasants.

"It is really wonderful to visit this wildlife sanctuary. This gives a new face of Kashmir," said Manisha, a visitor from West Bengal, who had come to Dachigam.

"We spotted black bear and deer during our trip into the sanctuary. It was for the first time I saw them so closely," said Vineet, Manisha’s son.

"During the drive through the sanctuary, one does not realize that we live in cities. You feel cut off from the world," says another visitor.

For locals, the pleasure of the going into the sanctuary is no less.

"We are happy that government has started these cars like safaris. Kashmir has unique wildlife and it has to be made attractive to people," said Firdous Ahmad.

"Dachigam has always been my favorite place. And these safaris have added to its attraction now," adds Maqbool, a student.

In the past two decades of conflict, no facilities of safaris were available in any National Park of the state. The presence of security forces and militants in the forest kept people largely from going to such places. Initiatives were taken only after there was a dip in the militancy related activities in the forest areas.

Trip To Greece

In a conventional travel Europe, especially if the first of his travels around the continent, most people choose to visit the great cities of Western Europe: Paris , London , Berlin , Madrid, Barcelona, Roma are, for example, popular destinations. It's just a little later, when known as "basic" one decides to explore other regions of the continent.

Greece is one of those places. Located in southern Europe, this country is surrounded by Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey. Currently facing a severe crisis, and the rest of the European Union seeking a way to get afloat, Greece maintains their joy and welcome tourists who visit every year.

With coasts on the Mediterranean sea, Aegean and Ionian, Greece has a lot of sun and beach tourism. In the summer, especially in the high season of July and August, tourists from around the world, although most of the rest of Europe, come to Greece to be surprised by its magic. Many others also made their trip to Greece to learn and soak up its history, enjoy the nightlife or explore the idyllic islands and the mountainous mainland.

The ancient Greek civilization is an ancient culture with great influence in the arts, languages, philosophy, politics and sports of western society today. Some of these influences are for example in the theater - genres of comedy and tragedy - in the Platonic ideal, the Socratic method, democracies and republics, Western alphabets and the Olympics.

This time we offer the possibility of a tour of Greece in one week . Unlike many other packages we offer, this is an organized tour from beginning to end, allowing you to experience the best of this country. If you always dreamed of a trip to Greece, and has a week's vacation this summer, our Grand Tour in Greece 7-day may be what you want.

During the 7 days of his Grand Tour in Greece know the main sights of classical Greece: Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Thessaloniki Lefkadia. In these places, visit museums and most famous archaeological sites, and you can experience the glory of classical Greece.

The tour is conducted in English, although in some cases may request a multilingual guide. We recommend making the request, you may get lucky and find a guide who speaks Spanish!

The Grand Tour in Greece of the city of Athens. Not included in the tour to visit places of interest in Athens, you can make in the days before the start of the tour or, if desired, also below.

At 8.30 am on the agreed date of commencement of the tour, we will search for your hotel in Athens . On our website you can view a list of hotels where service is available for transfer. If your hotel is not listed, we have another meeting point in front of the Hotel Amalia generic, near Syntagma Square. Alternatively, you can choose another hotel from the list that it is near you and find the door on time.

The dates of the tour vary, so you should check our calendar and choose those that best suit their needs.

Once we start to his Grand Tour in Greece, the itinerary is as follows:

Day 1: Epidaurus - Mycenae - Olympia (dinner included)

His first stop is the Corinth Canal. From there we will go to Epidaurus to visit the archaeological site and the theater, famous for its excellent acoustics. Then make a brief stop at Nafplion. From there we drive to Mycenae, where he will visit the archaeological site. Then depart for Olympia through central Peloponnese area passing the cities of MegalopolisyTripolis.

Day 2: Olympia - Nafpaktos - Delphi (breakfast and dinner included)

In the morning visit the archaeological site and museum of Olympia. From there we drive, via Patras to Rion, crossing the channel to the Antirio through the new suspension bridge. This architectural work of art is also considered the longest bridge and most modern in Europe. We spend the afternoon in Nafpaktos, then continue on to Delphi, where we spend the night.

Day 3: Delphi (breakfast and dinner included)

In the morning we visit the museum and archaeological site of Delphi. The rest of the day will be free to spend the afternoon the way they prefer: to be shopping, strolling in the sun or resting in the hotel.

Day 4: Kalambaka - Meteora (breakfast and dinner included)

In the morning we leave the hotel in Delphi and the Greek peoples drive to central

Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala to finally get to Kalambaka. During the afternoon we visit Meteora, where monasteries of rock towers, which have designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will offer a vision that will leave you breathless. At night, dinner and accommodation will take place in Kalambaka.

Day 5: Dion - Thessaloniki (breakfast and dinner included)

Drive through Trikala and Larissa to the famous, sacred Macedonian town of Dion. From there we continue then walk towards Thessaloniki, the largest population center in northern Greece. We will visit the interesting museum and take a stroll Thessalonikiy guided city tour.

Day 6: Pella - Vergina - Lefkadia (breakfast and dinner included)

Morning drive to Pella, which was the capital of Alexander the Great. From there we continue to Vergina, where we visit the famous "Vergina Treasures" and the Tomb of King Philip.Luego Lefkadia journey to continue, where we visit the excavations and the Macedonian tombs. Through Veria, heading back to undertake Thessaloniki, where we stay during this last night.

Day 7: Tempi Valley - Thermoplyae - Athens (breakfast included)

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Athens through the Tempi Valley, as well as go through Larissa, Lamia and Thermoplyae, the former famous battle that took place there and KamenaVourla. At about 18.30 hours is estimated the return to Athens, where the Grand Tour in Greece 7-day ends with the arrival at the bus terminal CHAT.

The total cost of the Grand Tour in Greece 7-day is £ 1035.11 or € 1145.67 per adult from 13 years of age. Should be reserved for two adults over 13 years of age, the cost is reduced to £ 811.34 or € 898.00 per person. If one or more adults traveling with a child 4 to 12 years of age (inclusive), the lowest pay a child fare of £ 403.78 or € 446.91. In either case, babies and toddlers up to 3 years of age (inclusive) travel free accompanied by adult participants.

In his book Grand Tour in Greece is included, as already explained, accommodation for 6 nights duration of the tour. Also included are meals that are detailed, as you can see, half board (breakfast and dinner included during the tour). The entrances to museums and archaeological sites mentioned the hiring of professional guide and local taxes are also included in the cost and transportation in a bus equipped with air conditioning.

Not included in the cost of the Grand Tour in Greece Mystras income, gratuities, which are always optional - not food and drink not detailed above.

Similarly, please note that some museums and places of worship are required to respect certain dress code. In Greece, usually this means you can not go with pants or short skirts or sleeveless sweatshirts. Knees and shoulders must be completely covered at all times, both for men and women visiting these places. If you do not dress according to these requirements, you may be refused entry to the site of interest.

As for hotels, has put the effort in getting high-class, according to the classification of government of Greece. In smaller towns, where there is no first-class accommodation, we used the best existing hotels. All Hotels in being host for its Grand Tour in Greece have private facilities.

Your reservation will be confirmed within 48 hours after purchase, and subject to availability.

Have you started planning your summer vacation? Why not take a trip to Greece and experience the best of this ancient civilization and its legacy to our society? Our Grand Tour in Greece makes it possible. See other options for travel and tourism in Europe. We hope to meet there soon!

Essence of Africa for children

Play with the penguins, go to an island of seals, an elephant safari to see crocodiles and snakes ... Do not talk about the latest adventure of a cartoon character, but dreams can meet their children. If you are looking for a magical experience at the African continent for the whole family follow the 'Route of the African sun. "

This trip is specifically designed to explore South Africa with children. An adventure into the African nature for children to discover the 'Big Five' in their natural habitat while staying at a hotel where you are guaranteed the best care for families. Sun International is what draws African Ruta del Sol .

The first stage of this magical route is Cape Town and the base of operations The Table Bay , a hotel with a privileged location in the Victoria & Albert Waterfront, restored ancient port city's nerve center.

Cape Town offers a million things that kids like to spend a day at the Cape of Good Hope, where they will enjoy nature in its purest form: play with the penguins, visit the charm of Haut Bay and Seal Island or Cape Point see the union of two oceans, Indian and Atlantic are among the possibilities. Another attraction is the Aquarium, located in the V & A Waterfront or city views from the top of Table Mountain.

Sun City Resort is the second stage of the route for families of Sun International, and probably the more exciting for children. A two-hour drive from Johannesburg and near the famous Pilanesberg National Park , the resort is a paradise in the countryside where children will feel like Indiana Jones. The resort is located in a 100% free of malaria.

Animal Paradise in Africa

In Sun City, the children discover a 18-hectare water park featuring a swimming pool with waves reaching 1.8 meters and 35 kilometers per hour that can surf and enjoy a beach with real sand. The fun continues in the slow course of the Lazy River, the river that runs through the Valley of Waves, or jumping on the water slides. All in an environment that evokes the jungle and the magic of the adventure.

If you manage to get children out of the water, there is the possibility of playing with real elephants or take a safari with them. In addition to Butterfly World, you can see different varieties of butterflies, and Kamp Kwena Gardens can be seen about crocodiles and snakes. The African adventure continues in Waterworld, an artificial lake of 750 meters where activities such as water skiing, fishing, water donuts and search for Long John Silver, the sailor ghost that kids love.

For those who stay more days, you can extend the trip to Madikwe Game Reserve, a beautiful private game reserves to two hours drive from Sun City and near the Botswana border. In Madikwe, in the midst of an incredible nature are numerous hotels and lodges available for families and the rest of the trip, a safe and free of malaria.

Places to go with Mowgli

With motherhood sense of tempus fugit accelerates. With climate change also.With Good reached my screen this book: 100 Places to Go before disappear .

Some might consider it irrelevant (the relative of a politician homeland), but many accept it as an invitation to reflection, as it gives us to perpetuate the species without asking how to perpetuate the planet.

This is not a travel book to use , but it does show places you could visit with urgency (many almost unknown). For those with cosmopolitan aspirations, who yearn to know all cultures, who aspire to be many in one lifetime, these hundred places to go before they disappear is a road map with a compass involved : the fight against climate change .

Many of the places doomed to extinction and intuited as Venice, Bangladesh or Polo, however surprising that among the hundred of unique landscapes and cities are Tokyo, Caracas, Chicago and Paris or Rio de la Plata in Uruguay and The Battery in Manhattan or Olympia in Greece.

See here some pictures of those places to which you have to go before they disappear.

A DAY IN AMSTERDAM

After our second night in Amsterdam hotel boat , it was time to say goodbye to this great accommodation. Because it was a long weekend, with a couple of holidays, there was no place to spend a third night there.

After breakfast on the deck of the ship proceeded to the checkout. A brief visit to the fashionable and fun Amsterdam Public Library , where further tip for travelers, you can use the internet for free - was carried on our warehouse of bags at the hotel reception and departure boat toward the Museumplein , or Museum Square.

Located southwest of downtown and close to the huge Vondelpark, the Museumplein is a square surrounded by some of the major museums of Amsterdam: the Rijkmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum. Walk toward it, crossing the canals, Waterloo Square, Rembrandt Square and the antiques district. It took us about 30 minutes to arrive.

At this time, was at the Museum Square poster for "I Amsterdam", which literally means "I amsterdam" but using the colors red and white to emphasize the letters "a" and "m" can read as "I am Amsterdam" or "I am / I'm in Amsterdam." It is very difficult to take a photograph on this poster / sculpture, which is usually crowded with tourists, and this time was no exception. However, we did eventually.

That morning we got tickets for the Van Gogh Museum on the internet, which came in very well and can enter through a row much shorter and much less time than we needed to take tickets at the door of the museum. After passing through security, we leave our stuff in the wardrobe, we removed the audio guide who had booked a new ticket surcharge for security-by - and entered the museum.

The Van Gogh Museum paintings can be seen throughout the different stages of the life of this famous painter of Dutch origin, who explored impressionist and pointillist styles, as well as "japoneserías" (Japanese art influences) and some of the exotic in the company your friend - and artist - Gaugin. Also included in this museum, paintings by Gaugin and other friends and influences that had Van Gogh.

A complete tour of this museum, with audio-guide, takes almost four hours. The tour without an audio guide if it is to see and read all, just takes about 3 hours, since the vast majority of the paintings are accompanied by explanatory texts, and the large influx of tourists and visitors difficult to read. This museum is not allowed to take pictures and plenty of security personnel to monitor this rule is respected.

Upon completion of the visit to the Van Gogh Museum, I went ahead to Rijkmuseum to buy tickets to my companions. Surprisingly, there was virtually no waiting. The reforms are in Rijkmuseum several years, but has a small collection open to the public. Here is a brief account the history of Dutch colonies and sea trade in the past. Also shown are several works by Dutch and Flemish painting and Rembrandt's famous painting known as "The Night Watch" or in English, "Thenightwatch."

I did not visit on this occasion the Rijkmuseum, which had been very recently, on a flying visit to Queen's Day in Amsterdam . Use this time to meet my two friends in this city and enjoy with them, a smoothie and a bagel on a sunny terrace. Later, together with my fellow travelers, visited the Tulip Market, almost closed, but with some shops open to buy souvenirs and bulbs or seeds of tulips and other flowers, and drove the huge Vondelpark, which was half of the youth population of Amsterdam taking advantage of the sunny day.

After a beer at the "Blue Tea House" located in the park, take the tram 5 towards Central Station. From there we walked to the hotel boat to look for things. One of us went to get the car on the outskirts of Amsterdam , because we used the economic mode parking P + R ("park and ride" or "parking and trasládate"). Then all the bags in the car and after enjoying the sunset on the pier next to the hotel boat, we left Amsterdam and travel to our hotel that night in a small nearby town: Amstelveen.

Best destination for a honeymoon

To accompany the fact that after the royal wedding in England the couple choose the Seychelles for their honeymoon, there was a debate in the British press about the most romantic destinations for a honeymoon. Here are some of the top ten tropical islands to spend a honeymoon the most romantic.

Belize, Central America : A stretch of sand, some hundreds of coconut trees and some wooden cabins is what's in Tobacco Caye. Besides some scuba gear, as most everything here is under the surface of the Caribbean. Walking on the shore of this atoll, part of the second longest reef in the world 

Kuna Yala, Panama : The Kuna Yala archipelago - also known as San Blas - is just off the Caribbean coast of Panama and is the semi-autonomous territory of the Kuna indigenous people. Some islands are just a group of palm trees on a patch of white sand, while others are full of huts kuna. You can spend days visiting the different communities, where women still wear traditional costumes with intricate, and uninhabited islands that have all the space to ourselves.

Ilha Grande, Brazil : There are no cars in Ihla Grande, an island of Brazil covered by jungle. The peaceful tropical island is ideal for a simple life. In the evenings you can enjoy freshly caught fish to light candles at a beach restaurant. During the day, the star attraction is the landscape, a walk of two hours Lopez Mendez, a spectacular beach that remains untapped 

Koh Tarutao, Thailand : This Long Island, 10 miles, in the Andaman Sea is bordered by beautiful sun-kissed beaches while the interior jungle is full of poisonous snakes and other wild beasts. Formerly, Tarutao was the home of thousands of political prisoners can still visit the remains of the prison. Tarutao National Park is a well-protected, so no hordes of backpackers and luxury resorts there. Accommodation is in simple cabins in the national park, located on three beach areas, each with its own Thai food restaurant.

Heron Island, Australia : Heron Island, 45 miles off the coast of Queensland, on the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef has all the requirements of a tropical island, but it is also full of wildlife. The island is dominated by enormous populations of terns and seabirds known as "mutton birds". There are also whales, sharks and, between November and February, hundreds of turtles. The number of visitors is strictly controlled because it is a very sensitive environment, so that the island, which is barely 800 m long and 300 m wide, never full. Guests staying in nice wooden beach houses, many with sea views. You can snorkel and dive and although there is only one restaurant on the island, serves buffet meals very good quality. 

If Koh Chang, Thailand: A short distance from Bangkok along the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand is the idiosyncratic If Koh Chang. The island is home to the shrines and labyrinthine caves Chaw Chinese temple by Khaw Yai, one of the largest in Thailand, and the mysterious ruins of the palace of King Rama V. You can also enconrar herds of monkeys, a couple of decent beaches (the best is Tham Phang) and picturesque cliffs.

Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean : The small remote island has little room to five star hotels and fancy embellishments. Small and tortuous roads make large parts of the island inaccessible to the hotel, leaving most unspoilt coastline. Instead, a handful of campsites and artificial tree houses nestle in coves along the island from the surrounding luxury summer camp for Maho Bay to the shops located within the boundaries of national park (which covers two thirds of the island) at Cinnamon Bay. Expect an adventure just to get there.

Boracay, Philippines : Boracay is a tropical island 315 kilometers south of Manila. It is a picture postcard tropical island: the sand is white and fine, the leaves of the palm rest in warm, clear waters, and the pace of life is as frozen as the margarita we hold in hand. Bolabog beach, on the eastern flank, is great for windsurfing. Prepare a picnic and Luho climb the mountain to enjoy stunning views across the island, or climb to Paraw (wooden sailing ships in which you can visit the beaches and reefs of the island) to go and see a Balinghai perfect sunset.

Sao Tome and Principe, West Africa : In the Gulf of Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe is almost unknown outside the Portuguese speaking world. This former colony of cocoa is now a stunning archipelago of lush forests, mountains decadent carrot and colonial buildings of pastel pink. More Caribbean than African, this country is probably the safest and most peaceful in Africa.

Bazaruto Island, Mozambique : A 10-minute flight from the coast of Mozambique, Bazaruto is 22 miles long and 4 miles wide and is a tropical island manual, with its white sand and palm trees and surrounded by the Indian Ocean . The Indigo Bay Resort (indigobayresort.com) offers the winning combination of splendid isolation and the comforts of XXI century. A tour of Bazaruto requires a couple of hours of potholes, stopping at the lake to see crocodiles in the sand dunes. Other activities include fishing, diving and snorkeling, horseback riding and bird watching.

Museums in Amsterdam

There are museums in Amsterdam , which nobody can ignore. Each of them receives thousands of visitors each year, or even some receive thousands daily. For example, among the most popular museums are the Rijksmuseum , the Van Goh Museum and the Municipal Museum (Stedelijk). The list is extensive, and therefore should be selected based on our concerns and the availability of time. But undoubtedly, there will be a few that interested in their artistic or historical value, making them irresistible.

National Museum of Amsterdam ( Rijksmuseum ). It is without doubt one of the captive Amsterdam , especially for its collection of paintings by the Dutch Golden Age. In addition, the collection is complete with crafts, prints, Asian and Egyptian art. This is why one of the big Europe , founded in the line of great museums like the Louvre. Although currently under refurbishment (until 2012), visit a special room of masterpieces in a restored pavilion.


The Van Gogh Museum. The largest collection of works by Vincent Van Gogh. To admire the work of this artist and other contemporary artists on permanent exhibition, the museum also displays simultaneous exhibitions on topics of art history. Open daily from 10-18 hours and Friday, from 10 to 22 hours.

Stedelijk Museum. Art, modern and contemporary. Located in the Museum Square (Museumplein) Open daily from 10.00 to 18.00.

llard Pierson Museum. It is the Museum archaeological University Amsterdam, and takes us through objects to the ancient civilizations of the world, with pieces dating back to 4,000 BC. until the year 500 AD. ( official website )

So far, we have appointed some inevitable, but of course there is more to a city with history and legacy of Amsterdam , Museum Willet-Holthuysen (the life of Dutch high society 400 years ago), Appel Cultural Center (alternative art ), The house of Rembrandt (where the artist lived 20 years of his life.) Museum van Loon (art in a traditional manor house of a Dutch family), the Cinema Museum (on the Dutch film industry and the world). There are also museums of Architecture (ARCAM), science (De Hortus, a botanical garden, NEMO, science and technology, Artis, geological museum, a zoo, aquarium, botanical and planetary).

The offer is extended until it is hard to comprehend. Therefore, Amsterdam requires more than a journey to capture the essence of a unique city full. And being the extensive list, the better to save money is to acquire the free pass them all with the Amsterdam Pass , which in addition to museums, so we allow unlimited access to public transportation connecting each of them.