Helen Page

Oceanário de Lisboa – Europe’s Largest Oceanarium

February 6, 2011 By Helen Page

Oceanário de Lisboa - A State-of-the-Art Lisbon Oceanarium: The Lisbon Oceanarium or 'Oceanário de Lisboa' was built as part of the development for Expo '98. Situated in the Parque das Nações, it was in fact the centrepiece of the Lisbon World Fair and is also the largest oceanarium in … [Read more...]

Parque das Nações – Lisbon’s Park of the Nations

February 6, 2011 By Helen Page

Parque das Nações - A Leisure, Commercial and Residential Area in Lisbon: On the eastern side of Lisbon sits Parque das Nações (Park of the Nations), a waterfront area whose modern structures contrast spectacularly to the city's old quarters. Seeing Parque das Nações today, one would not … [Read more...]

Sé de Lisboa – Lisbon Cathedral

February 5, 2011 By Helen Page

Whilst Not as Grand as the Notre Dame, Sé de Lisboa is Nevertheless Rich in History: The roots of Lisbon go back centuries. It was a bishopric of the nascent Catholic Church as far back as the 4th century. But unlike many European cities, the history of Lisbon took an odd turn in the 8th … [Read more...]

Mosel – Germany’s Most Prestigious Wine Region

February 4, 2011 By Helen Page

The Mosel is Famous For its Sweeping Steep Slopes of Vineyards and Fine Riesling: Germany has 13 distinct wine regions and the Mosel, although fifth in terms of production, is undoubtedly the most famous of it's wine regions internationally. The Mosel (or Moselle in French) region covers the … [Read more...]

Bürgersaal – A Munich Church with Beautiful Frescos

February 4, 2011 By Helen Page

Bürgersaal or Bürgersaalkirche is a Fine Example of Bavarian Rococo Work : To the north of Marienplatz, at Neuhauser Strasse 48, is Bürgersaal (or Bürgersaalkirche), a Munich church that is worth a visit. Bürgersaal was originally built as a 'citizens hall' - a meeting place for the Marian … [Read more...]

Starkbierzeit – Munich’s Secret Beer Festival

February 2, 2011 By Helen Page

Munich's Secret Spring Beer Festival - Starkbierzeit: Oktoberfest is well known around the world (beer drinker or not). But Munich has another huge beer festival that is not so well publicised. At the Starkbierzeit ask for "ein Doppelbock bitte" and you’ll be served with a very potent double … [Read more...]

Ms Amabella – APT’s Concerto Class River Boat

February 2, 2011 By Helen Page

Ms Amabella - APT's New Concerto Class River Boats are Designed to be Bigger: Having introduced the Aria Class River Boats between 2006 and 2009, APT has now launched its Concerto Class River Ships with the first of two vessels commissioned in May 2010. APT's newly inaugurated 162-passenger Ms … [Read more...]

Figueres – Where the Surrealist World of Dalí Looms Large

February 1, 2011 By Helen Page

Figueres, the Birthplace of Salvador Dalí and Where the Dalí Museum Still Dominates: That Salvador Dalí was born in Figueres is sufficient reason for art lovers to be excited about this town. Figueres (Catalan for fig trees) is in the Alt Empordà or Upper Empordà region in the province of … [Read more...]

How to Get to La Roca Village – Barcelona

January 31, 2011 By Helen Page

The La Roca Village Shopping Express Takes You Directly to La Roca from Barcelona: Getting to La Roca Village has never been easier. The "La Roca Village Shopping Express" is a regular shuttle service linking shoppers from the Barcelona city centre to La Roca Village. La Roca Village … [Read more...]

Girona-Costa Brava Airport or Barcelona Girona Airport (GRO)