With soaring daytime temperatures for about half the year, Athenians – like Madrileños – have turned night to day and their bars and restaurants inside out to make the most of the comparative cool of the evening. You won’t want to miss the buzz of the Greek capital by night, so after a day of kicking through ancient stones and shuffling through museums, consider a disco nap before you head out again.
[VIDEO] Swimming with Sharks at Coral World Ocean Park
One of Ocean World’s coolest destinations in St Thomas, The US Virgin Islands, Coral World Ocean Park is a terrific way to get acquainted with the marine life you are, after-all, surrounded by. With a plethora of wonderful exhibits, including the Undersea Observatory Tower, the Caribbean Reef Encounter, the Marine Gardens and the Touch pool, where you get to handle starfish and pet sea cucumbers, but perhaps the most exciting feature is the 30-minute spectacular Swimming with Sharks at Coral World Ocean Park.
February 17, 2012 by Viator Travel Team | 0 Comments
Singapore Zoo
I have to admit it had been years since I visited a zoo, with concerns about animal rights and the moral issues involved in keeping wild animals in captivity the main things that kept me away.
But I had heard good things about Singapore Zoo, and about the changed thinking that was now commonplace amongst zoos in many parts of the world, so I decided to take a closer look. I’m glad I did.
February 16, 2012 by Rod | 0 Comments
Portland’s Foodies
There is something in watching the Portland baggage handlers do their jobs outside in the rain. Their efficiency amidst the soupy fog and clean machinery of the airplanes, it speaks of the nature of Portland, the way these, young, active people out and about working in this way, in this weather. Just over the 100 [...]
February 16, 2012 by Lionel | 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Berlin Bike Tour: Berlin Wall and Cold War
It’s 4 degrees Celsius and I’m cold to the bone. I’m about to get on a bike for four hours.
Cycling comes with an abundance of scrupulously studied and proven benefits. We all know this. Cycling reduces stress levels, improves sleep quality and greatly enhances your general well-being.
This may bear thinking about when it comes to choosing your means of seeing Berlin.
February 16, 2012 by Chester Travis | 0 Comments
Free NYC Tours on International Tourist Guide Day
This February 21st, cities around the world will come to life as tourist guides commemorate International Tourist Guide Day. Harvey Paul Davidson, a leader and active member of both global and local guiding associations (as well as a top Viator Private Guide!) shared with us how International Tourist Guide Day came to be and what New York City guides will be doing this year to celebrate.
February 15, 2012 by Viator Travel Team | 0 Comments
A Guide to Nightlife in Rio
With a reputation as one of the world’s greatest party cities, it would be stating the obvious to say that nightlife in Rio de Janeiro is a lively affair. However, many visitors to the city are surprised to find that the city’s legendary party spirit can be hard to uncover.
February 15, 2012 by Lucy Bryson | 0 Comments
Top 10 Wine Destinations Around the World
Wine tasting is a lovely way to spend a day or a weekend. So enjoyable, in fact, that wine tasting has become a vacation in itself. Wine tourism has grown in the last 10 years and many wineries around the world now provide exquisite tasting rooms with vineyard views, wine tasting dinners, and tours of the vineyards and cellars. An oeno-experience, one might say.
February 15, 2012 by William Travis | 1 Comment
A Day in Glasgow
Everyone raves about Scotland’s alternative capital, Glasgow – its down-to-earth locals, grand civic buildings from the days of the British Empire and tucked-away inner-city squares and gardens. Let’s put this city on the Clyde to the test and see what it has to offer during a day out on the town.
February 14, 2012 by Janet Austin | 0 Comments
What to See in Thiruvananthapuram
For those who happen to find themselves in the vastness of India, there is southwestern city built on seven hills that embraces by the Arabian Sea. It is a city that is both known for its plentiful waterside terrain and rich history, full of religious relics, and ancient landmarks. It is a popular destination to both foreigners and native Indians alike. Named after the serpent god Anantha, mythical and all-powerful, the city of Thiruvananthapuram is the jewel of the emerald necklace that is the Kerala.
February 14, 2012 by Philip Heijmans | 0 Comments
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