Good food in the Network of Cities

At a time when all the wit is little to revive the tourism products, either through individual initiatives, sightseeing excursions, pooled groups, the Network of Cities and medieval villages , comprising twelve municipalities in the Iberian Peninsula, ranging from Gupúzcoa Portuguese Alentejo, just introduced in Madrid tourist attractions of this alliance clumped around the medieval legacy . More than 200 tourism professionals and culture gathered at the Mercure Hotel Santo Domingo in Madrid to learn first-hand tourism in each of the twelve districts. With the presence of the heads of Almazan, Consuegra, Coria, Estella-Lizarra, Hondarribia, Laguardia, Olivenza, Pedraza, Sigüenza, Sos del Rey Catholic, and Vila Viçosa Marvão , Aitor Kerejeta, Mayor of Hondarribia and President of the Network Medieval Towns and Cities, said "curiosity awakened by the project to a public that barely knew, but that has received as a tourist than that from now on will be very present." During the event, which was enlivened by the theater group Vellum, announced the celebration of the IV International Competition Medieval snacks and tapas, to be held in the Portuguese village of Marvão the next few days in May and November 6 . The Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Tourism in this town slated to become a World Heritage Site, Jose Manuel Pires, said his city "has the honor of receiving in its medieval castle eleven chefs came from all over the peninsula." Santos Garcia Cooks Green, the restaurant La Granja de Alcuneza of Siguenza, and Jose Miguel Artola Moreda, Bar Gran Sol de Hondarribia, the audience showed their culinary skills with creations like the "beef tenderloin on a bed of vegetables with suquet mushrooms and foie "or" mushroom stew with leek cream, creamed cabbage, quail egg and muffin spinach air "updating a medieval recipe. During the presentation, provided Consuegra Indigo white wine (Macabeo), DO La Mancha in the Wine Cellar Tomelloso, Estella took the pink Lizarra Great Feud About Elias, DO Navarra, Bodegas Chivite, and Laguardia, La Rioja Alava, the classic Red Crianza Bodegas Campillo the. Font Vella mineral water was offered by the town of Sigüenza.

Chile from a cafe with legs

Today I went back to tread the streets "than it was Santiago" and I could not get close to the Palacio de la Moneda in this bright spring afternoon in the southern advance. Fences do not stop and yet the quiet is wonderful. What happens is that a few yards away, the University is taken by the Chileans angry young men demanding better and cheaper education. A huge banner, which practically covers the nineteenth century facade of the Central House of the University, says: "The struggle is for the entire society. All for free education. " Within the "Penguins" do not cease their advocacy activities. The chairs and tables upside down, indicating that the building is in struggle. " "Penguins" here is what they call high school students for their black and white uniforms , but they are far from being some boobies. Since 2006 have been facing the Organic Law of Education (LOCE), in force since March 10, 1990, just a day before the transfer of the government of dictator first elected president of this democracy, Patricio Aylwin. And little by little have managed to join them university students, teachers, parents, union members and officials to be supported by about 80% of the population, and starring in the biggest demonstrations in Chile since the return of democracy in 1990. A little further I go into what is here called " coffee with legs ", ie a café where waitresses in miniskirts esbeltísimas serve the tea, and read in" El Mercurio "that the general economic situation in Chile is good their euros 9,800 per capita income puts it at the top of the Latin American countries, what we call a real "success" that does not match the image given by the manifestations, or with the idea of Chile as a model country for its neighbors. Something does not match and as the popularity ratings of the current president, Sebastián Piñera, has fallen to 26%, the lowest level of any ruler of Chile's democratic period. Trouble coffee, look at a pair of legs walk past my desk and I hear from afar the cry of "penguins".

Rural tourism in Italy

Italy is a country of great natural and historical richness, with outstanding scenery, which invites the rural tourism. To enjoy rural tourism in Italy , you must go to the valley of the Po , which is crossed by the river of the same name that is ideal for those wishing to venture into the rapids by raft or kayak.The bases of the Alpine mountains are known for their stunning natural beauty. Thus, the lakes Maggiore, Como, Iseo and Garda are perfect camping sites.The region of Tuscany in central Italy, offers a number of villages and green hills, ideal for rural tourism involved, and can visit the famous spas of Terme Monecatini those of Saturnia or those of Bagni di Lucca .

Pisa

The province of Pisa, in west-central Tuscany , consists of coast , vast plains and gentle relief , as is the case of the Metalliferous Hills in the south. The coastline consists of wide beaches surrounded by high dunes and fresh pine forests, which are locked famous resorts such as Marina di Pisa and Tirrenia. Another stunning landscape is created by geysers of Larderello.Among the various protected areas, stands the Natural Park Migliarino San Rossore-Massacciucoli , located near the coast and is characterized by the presence of forests, wetlands and lush Mediterranean vegetation. The Berignone forest and the Monterufoli addition to the hot springs Casciana, San Giuliano and Uliveto are other scenarios that are worth visiting.

Sicily

Sicily is the largest island in Italy , and is equipped with a formidable nature, consisting of mountains, hills and the Mediterranean , which has as intense as unique landscapes.Nor can we forget volcanoes, especially the Etna , the largest active volcano in Europe , with its incredible eruptions has created unique landscapes in the world, among which are the Valle del Bove , the Ice Grotto and Alcantara Gorges .

Lago di Como

The Lake Como offers one of the most impressive tourist routes for those who like rural tourism , landscaping and outdoor walks. Very close to Milan , located in the region of Lombardy , the lake attracts thousands of tourists every summer.In its 146 square kilometers in area, is just a small island called Isla Comancina , where ancient Roman remains have been found of great archaeological value.

Orcia Valley

The Orcia Valley , located in the province of Siena , in Tuscany , a land rich in flavors and colors, well chosen by tourists. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Orcia Valley is a town rich in medieval and Renaissance architecture.One of the most visited sites is the Castiglione d'Orcia , on the border between the Orcia Valley and the woods of Monte Amiata , which retains its original fortified citadel.

Maremma Natural Park

The Maremma Natural Park , in the province of Grosseto , offers visitors the varied environments. It has a wide stretch of coast between Marina di Alberese and dell'Uccellina Monti , where you can swim, and the area of the gorges of Ombrone , rich in flora and fauna. There are many footpaths to explore and appreciate the species that inhabit the park.

Cortona

Cortona is one of the most ancient Etruscan settlements of Tuscany worth visiting. From its panoramic position, you can admire spectacular views across the Val di Chiana , the Valdrocia the Trasimeno and Mount Amiata and ketone . Truly a must.

San Gimignano

San Gimignano, very close to Siena, is a modern town that is not only popular for its monuments but also for its beauty and rural tourism. Due to its beautiful countryside , San Gimignano is a perfect destination for a holiday in a beautiful house field, enjoying the tranquility and the natural environment.

Saudi Arabian Airlines

In Saudi Arabia we are as the carrier of national character to Saudi Arabian Airlines, Which has taken great relevance in the lives of its citizens as it quickly from its origins in the distant 1945 became a popular alternative, of course, initially due to not having more direct competition. It currently has a fleet of 137aircraft, Having 65 in order to future , which are responsible for making travel to 76 destinations around the world, reaching other continents asAfrica , Europe and North America .

Saudi Arabian Airlines takes as its main airport at Jeddah International Abdulazizz King, to which we must add other than King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Riyadh King Khalid secondary alternatives.As a fact in relation to extra air carrier, its case is somewhat peculiar, since along this e Iran Air are the only airlines worldwide have airplanes of type Boeing 747-100B. Much more interesting is to remember that the late70's and beginning of the next decade was the official sponsor of the Williams Formula 1 team.

Best Hotels in Amsterdam

Amsterdam  has become for some time ago in one of the most charming in the tourism ofEurope , being a city that in addition to liberal also comes to possess great historical sites, tourist and commercial. This combination of features that can also help find hotels  class fabulous world of which we will review just a few.


Among the best hotels in Amsterdam are to:
• Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
Sofitel Legend • The Grand
• Mauro Mansion
• Seven Bridges Hotel
• Fusion Suites
• The Toren
• Hotel Fita
• Hotel Seven one Seven
• Banks Mansion
• Hotel Estherea
• Sofitel The Grand Amsterdam
• Ambassade Hotel
• Hotel Keizershof
• Boutique Hotel View
• citizenM Amsterdam City
• Crowne Plaza City Centre

Great fiasco of Niagara Falls

In the U.S., Niagara Falls are involved in an unjustified aura of exceptionality.I do not know if you share my opinion, but when I see a piece of nature in a marquetinero drowned , I'm a little off. Also, after having been there twice, I can say with all the letters not worth sight of Niagara Falls.

I do not know if by any chance have talked about the tourist sites that have a oversized fame , but this would be one of them.

Personally I believe that Niagara Falls has only one value, its location, a step of two major markets that consume mainly tourism products themselves . If we add an American tendency to navel-gazing as if it were the prettiest in the world, we have a " travel destination "first level. False.

" The Niagara Falls are one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. "says the official tourist information the United States, to further clarify that" are in the midst of a city . " A city that were grown or planned specifically to enclose nature in a theme park atmosphere.

With 50 meters high, are not anywhere near the world's largest (Salto Angel, 980metros, Victoria Falls, 108 meters, Iguazu Falls, 82 meters). Nor among the most extensive, with less than half as long as the Iguaçu, for example.

Niagara wins in volume of water measured in cubic feet per second (about 85,000) but far from the Inga Falls on the River Congo (910 000) . Of course, the latter are far from American textbooks continue to present their jumps as the mightiest in the world.

Falls continue to be the classic of American and Canadian lovebirds in their honeymoon trip on a budget. Continue to amaze with its bright fireworks and the style Las Vegas ( watch the video, why not for a moment thought it was Disney World or the strip of Nevada? ). The fate of hundreds of coaches get away from large cities in the area. But if you travel from Europe or the rest of America, do not think I deserve a detour from your trip so that you know.

Las Vegas City

It is impossible not to think of a Hollywood movie about a so excessive and stunning scenery as this city of concrete, which is also the lights and play, an oasis of indulgence in the middle of nowhere to get lost at least once in a lifetime. Elvis Presley sounds while the aerial camera flying over The Strip, the famous avenue that begins and ends in the desert. It's night and the lights down Despuntan a replica of the Eiffel tower, a black pyramid, flanked by a huge sphinx, flows a stream of blue light in front of the skyline of Manhattan fascia, a roller coaster of over two hundred feet seems tiny toy, an artificial volcano vomits fire with a brand gold, and a choreography of fountains dancers welcome visitors to the Bellagio hotel-casino built in the image of a villa on Lake Como . Las Vegas is as depicted in the movies. In fact, this image of Ocean's Eleven Steven Soderbergh shot by an airplane can be seen in vivo and in hiring one of the direct air tours that several companies offer at night. It is impossible not to think of a Hollywood movie about a so excessive and stunning scenery. The Bellagio summarizes all the glitz and eccentricity of the city. It was built in the late 90 and the interior is almost as extravagant as its famous fountains. Gold, glass, carpet lining scrolls and more than 35,000 square feet of rooms that will happen with the sound of clinking coins, the roar of the slots and the Litany of the dealers in the background. And the Bellagio is the best proof that not everything in Las Vegas is a game , since it has an art gallery where you can find works of Monet and Chagall , and hosts one of the most fascinating shows Cirque du Sun, Or , a kind of moving box full of surreal stunts. Las Vegas offers more than 50 shows each day. Most are musical performances with big stars that evoke the golden age of the city, when Elvis Presley, Tom Jones and Frank Sinatra filled the halls of what was then called Sin City (Sin City). Today, the city is a more familiar destination with many attractions for children such as girls show or chapels for marriage. The memory of those years when the city was the paradise of the mafia can be traced to The Mob Museum, which opened its doors in early 2012 in a former courthouse. What the mob in Las Vegas is another story. GUIDE How to get British Airways , Air France , Iberia and Delta Air Lines flying from Spain to Las Vegas with a stop in Paris, London and various U.S. airports, from 600 €. Some travel agencies offer specialized American West, including, of course, stay at least two days in Las Vegas. Orix offers tours two to three weeks for the parks and the great cities of the West for about 1500-2000 €. Club Marco Polo others for about 10 days 1,300 and Nuba a trip to San Francisco to Las Vegas for a week in five-star hotels around 5,000 €. When to go is advisable to avoid the summer and winter. Believe it or not, Las Vegas is pure desert and extreme temperatures. Getting around The car is the best option to move around the city, although it is essential to a stroll along The Strip and a scenic flight by plane or helicopter companies that offer as Papillon and Maverick Helicopters . Where to stay The hotel-casinos are the biggest attraction in Las Vegas, and can (and should) visit, whether or not the host. To commemorate the adventures of the gang of robbers Ocean's Eleven, the ideal hotel to stay at the Bellagio , Italian inspired. Equally luxurious are the Mirage , with the volcano on the outside, and MGM , with the giant MGM lion at the entrance. The Wynn is the best in town, inside, designer Manolo Blahnik and Oscar de La Renta, golf course and show La Rêve, an aquatic activity for which they built a huge theater-pool . More classics are the Caesar Palace , the Venetian and of course, the Flamingo , the first major hotel built in Las Vegas. Where to Eat All casino hotels have a wide range of cuisine, from Italian to Tex-Mex and steakhouses through BBQs, but there are also exquisite haute cuisine restaurants, such as Picasso , Bellagio Hotel, the Spanish chef Julian Serrano at the stove, the Frenchman Joël Robuchon, the MGM , or Wing Lei Chinese, the Wynn Hotel , the three recognized Michelin star. ... Do not forget to try their luck at roulette or blackjack in one of the exciting casinos. Climb to the Stratosphere Tower, 275 meters, offering an extraordinary view of the desert. Enjoy a theatrical or musical-as well as Cirque du Soleil, are very famous Mamma Mia at the Mandalay and Les Folies Bergère, the show's oldest city, the hotel Tropicana -. Have a drink at Studio 54 in MGM, a replica of the original New Yorker, or the new hotel-casino Cosmopolitan , which is in vogue. Visit one of the many museums, such as the Mafia . And fly to the Grand Canyon. It is less than 500 kilometers, and many companies offer air tours that can be done in one day.

Wonderful Destinations

There were many applicants, but the final decision would have it, the Amazon, Iguazu Falls, Halong Bay, Komodo, the island of Jeju, Table Mountain and the underground river in Puerto Princesa have been chosen as the new Seven Natural Wonders the World. There have been thousands of people around the world via the Internet which, telephone and text messages have participated in the initiative launched by the New Seven Wonders Foundation to choose the new Natural Wonders. Two in South America, the Amazon and Iguazu Falls, and five other spectacular places in Asia and Africa: Halong Bay (Vietnam), Komodo (Indonesia), Jeju Island (South Korea), Table Mountain ( South Africa) and the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River (Philippines). The Amazon is a vast region of South America that includes the tropical rainforest of the Amazon River basin, the largest rainforest in the world and one of the most diverse ecoregions the planet. It covers eight countries: Brazil and Peru, with the largest, as well as Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Venezuela, Suriname and French Guiana. Iguazu Falls between Argentina and Brazil Spread, plus near the border between Paraguay and Argentina These spectacular falls are formed by 275 jumps up to 80 meters in height that are fed by the flow of the Iguazu River. Under his jumps can take boat rides and the surrounding walking trails appreciating semitropical jungle animals. A show jumping apart is its higher throughput, as well as higher: the Devil's throat, which can be enjoyed in all its majesty walking the paths that leave from Puerto Canoas, which is reached using the ecological train service. To enjoy all its fullness in this area, the Hotel Das Cataratas , the only hotel located inside the Iguazu National Park and just two minutes walk from the falls, offers guests the privilege of exclusive access to them every morning before the public opening of the park or after closure. Komodo dragons are the small island of volcanic origin in Indonesia which have become world famous. It belongs to the Pacific Ring of Fire and its peak is Mount Satalibo. Jeju Island Mount Halla, an extinct volcano of 1,950 m, dominates this volcanic island in the Straits of Korea. They formed hundreds of millions of years as a result of volcanic eruptions and consists mainly of basalt and lava. Table Mountain cable car or a promotion tour requires a climb to the flat-topped mountain three miles from side to side overlooking Cape Town, South Africa. Surrounded by steep cliffs, is flanked by Devil's Peak to the east and the west Lion's Head and Signal Hill are with the natural amphitheater of the City Bowl. An interesting proposal is the exclusive hotel that offers the Mount Nelson , owned by Orient-Express, which offers its customers a family program that includes transfers and four tickets to see Table Mountain. Halong Bay North of Vietnam, near the border with China this stretch of water located approximately 1,500 km ² in the presence of protruding elements and karst islands of various sizes and shapes. The bay was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994 and expanded the declaration in 2000. National Park Puerto Princesa Subterranean River who is one of the most important forests of Asia is on the island of Palawan Philippines and a fantastic mix of limestone karst landscape with an underground river that flows into the sea. It houses eleven different ecosystems and a variety of threatened endemic animals.

Seven 7 Natural Wonders

The Dead Sea, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Galapagos Islands ... It is just a month to see which have been chosen among the 28 finalists.

In the wake of the seven wonders of ancient world-the Great Pyramid of Giza , the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria Greeks believed that the famous monuments of human genius creation and worth visiting, and there remains only the first, got inspired by these, the Seven Wonders of the World : the pyramid of Chichen Itza , the Colosseum Rome, the Christ Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu , Petra and the Taj Mahal . 

The idea, which had the backing of Unesco, was the brainchild of the private company New Open World Corporation and, as they send the new times, the choice was made by popular vote. The initiative proved so successful that they decided to repeat. And these are now because the time has come to know the result of new competition, which will be chosen the new Seven Wonders of Nature . It will be a very significant date: 11 11, 2011. The vote is still open and it is to find new or unknown destinations spectacular locations, this is the list of 28 candidates:

1. Amazon (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia and others)
2. Angel Falls (Venezuela)
3. Bay of Fundy (Canada)
4. Black Forest (Germany)
5. Bu Tinah Islands (UAE)
6. Cliffs of Moher (Ireland)
7. The Dead Sea (Israel, Jordan, Palestine)
8. El Yunque (Puerto Rico)
9. Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)
10. The Grand Canyon (USA)
11. Great Barrier Reef (Australia, Papua New Guinea)
12. Ha-Long Bay (Vietnam)
13. Iguazu Falls (Argentina, Brazil)
14. Jeita Grotto (Lebanon)
15. Jeju Island (South Korea)
16. Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
17. Komodo Island (Indonesia)
18. Maldives
19. District Masurian lakes (Poland)
20. Monte Cervino (Italy, Switzerland)
21. Milford Sound (New Zealand)
22. Mud volcanoes (Azerbaijan)
23. Puerto Princesa (Philippines)
24. Sundarbans Delta (Bangladesh, India)
25. Table Mountain (South Africa)
26. Uluru (Australia)
 27. Mount Vesuvius (Italy)
 28. Yu Shan Park (Taiwan) 

Red Autumn in Kyoto

For Buddhist temples, many of them World Heritage Site, and Shinto shrines, for its tea houses where geisha and maiko are welcome to customers or the color of their gardens, for its traditional atmosphere or kaiseki cuisine, Kyoto is a city full of attractions. This image is a summary of what has in store for you this Japanese city. Were the readers of prestigious travel magazine Condé Nast those who have chosen Kyoto as the best Asian city over Bangkok, Hong Kong and even Tokyo. A survey on which much seems to have been about putting the effort to preserve, in the XXI century, the richness of their culture and traditional cityscape. In autumn when the leaves change color and urban nature is stained a striking red offers one of their best sides. Check out this gallery of images and feel the quintessence of Japanese beauty.

Gastronomic Event in France

With pleasure From 18 to November 20 have a gastronomic event in this region of France, where you can enjoy the benefits of the 'slow food' versus the 'fast food'.

It's a good reason to escape to the Loire Valley in the heart of France, for the weekend of 18 to 20 November in the city of Tours is celebrated Eurogusto , the Europe-wide meeting that the association organizes a biennial Slow Food gastronomic. Under the theme of Taste, Cultures Biodiversity and Food, representatives of the movement all over Europe will meet this year's Tour Exhibition to celebrate and enjoy the benefits of slow food . Boasting the art of living characterizes the region declared a World Heritage Site, which for a few days will become the gastronomic capital of Europe is planning various events such as wine tasting, taste workshops and discussions on food and agriculture, where local produce is a key . So if you go through Eurogusto can discover and admire the delicacies that have made ​​the Loire Valley Gourmet a reference: the goat cheese, saffron, winter vegetables ... not forgetting, of course, traditional recipes, paired with Loire wines, which will have a special place reserved for them. Even children can enjoy the pleasures it offers good food in a playground dedicated to showing them, so playful, fruit and vegetables unfamiliar to the children. Slow Food is a movement born in Italy in 1986 courage to defend and preserve the pleasures of food . This eco-gastronomic association passes a quality food and agriculture, responsible to the environment and fair. Thus, its members advocate a hedonistic vision and responsible for feeding, promoting traditional cuisine, compared to the rise of fast food, which severely impairs feeding habits.