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  • Feb
    5

    There are reasons why New York is known to be the greatest city in the world. Living a life in New York is dream come true for almost everyone from the middle class society. A life in NY will indeed be fabulous with the famous Times Square where the world wants to be on the eve of every New Year. The statue of liberty and the head quarters of most of the renowned organizations of the world dwell in the heart of this city.

    The very idea of living in USA potentially the most economically stable nation excites everyone around; add to which NYC or New York City, spells out the utter elegance itself. If you sit back to calculate you might not be able to come up with any disadvantages of staying in NYC. Life cannot get better staying here as you can find everything that you will ever need, literally everything.

    Jan
    26

    Zurich – The Heritage of Switzerland

    Posted In: Super Cities by oldtowntravel

    Zurich is dubbed as the safest city in the whole world. It has the least number of crime rates and it is located in the heart of Switzerland. But it is definitely not one of the places where you can go for cheap shopping. Yet, there are ways to spend your vacation in Zurich without breaking the bank. Let us look at them.

    The first thing that you could do is visiting the famous churches. Zurich is a catholic place and it has many churches including St. Peters and Fraumünster. St. Peters has the largest face clock of the world.

    Then you can get to know about the culture and heritage of this place by visiting the Maier’s Theater. They often run musicals and cabarets regarding the history of the place.

    If you want to enjoy the nature, you should take a ride to the ‘See’. It is the name of the lake in Zurich which is simply breathtaking.

    Jan
    20

    Venice – The Epitome of Romance

    Posted In: Super Cities by oldtowntravel

    Venice is by far the most romantic place on earth. It is the place which you must see before you die. It has such mesmerizing beauty and enigma which make it the perfect spot for newlyweds and lovers.

    You and your lover should not miss coming to Venice. If you do, then make sure that you explore the city by foot as it is the best possible way to absorb all the fantastic things happening in this place. You can also go shopping on the Great Canal by local boats.

    Venice is famous for its Basilica di San Marco, the church made of pure mosaic. If you can afford some bucks, make sure to stay at the Ca’Sagredo which is a 15th century monument.

    Venice is a place which will make you feel overwhelmed. Even if you don’t explore the place very well, you will feel its impact for the rest of your life.

    Jan
    17

    The majestic beauty of the good old Rome!

    Posted In: Super Cities by oldtowntravel

    Rome, the capital of Italy is one of the oldest cities of the world. It definitely occupies a spot in the top 10 tourist places of the world. With all this, there comes confusion on which place to see and which place to leave in Rome. If you are going there for the first time, make sure you check all these following places:

    Of course The Roman Colosseum is the first place that you have to see. The very building itself has been there for over 200 years and it was once used for games of amusement such as the Gladiator games and Animal hunts. While it has been damaged over the years, it still remains as a site for such great history.

    Although the Vatican City is a separate country, it still remains inside Rome. You should not miss seeing it. The other places which you should not miss include the Trevi Fountains, Palatine Hills and the Roman Forum.

    Jan
    17

    New York – the big apple of the World

    Posted In: Super Cities by oldtowntravel

    New York is probably the biggest, busiest and most sought after place in the whole world. Due to its rich diversity, the city hosts a wide range of tourist attraction spots. If you are going there for the first time, make sure you check the following things:

    The Ellis Islands is the place where the city begins. There are ferry rides from the city to the Island and you can enjoy it for free. The city of New York wants its visitors to know about its history and thus it has set up a museum in the Islands.
    The next attraction is the Empire State building. It is an iconic place of the city and you can enjoy the wide view of this massive city from the observatory deck of the building.

    Then there are other places like the American Museum of National History, the Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge which are all places that should not be missed.