Europe Travel Guide » Austria http://www.europetravelguide.net Melissa tips Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:19:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Singles Have Lots of Fun in Germany http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/singles-have-lots-of-fun-in-germany/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/singles-have-lots-of-fun-in-germany/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:02:49 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=74 Germany is for singles believe me or not. This country now has a lot of traveling singles coming from all over the world.  This is because Germany offers a lot of reasons for singles to travel.  Germany has bars and pubs that are really one of a kind.  If you’re single you might want to start to visit one of the hundreds bars and pubs inside Germany.

In Berlin, Germany every bar offers great drinks and a great bartender of course to make complete your night.  The Hackesche Hofe is known for its venues.  Aside from bars and pubs this place in Germany also offers great theatres, galleries and cinemas.  Walking in Germany would be dangerous but it would be great if you happen to walk at Nikolaiviertel also known as the Nikolai quarter in Germany.  In this place at Berlin, Germany where traditional Berlin comes to life with bars lined up at the streets with old school taverns that look like bars in cinemas.  German Diskos, or should I say discos, in Germany are everywhere all over the region. Yes discos are all over Germany mainly because even the mainland people or Germans loves disco.  The disco bars in Germany are more superior compared to other bars all over the world.  Discos at Berlin are really having great parties and good DJ’s to jam the session wild.  Though the type of dance the people at Germany do is hard to understand but they are really hyper active when they had much beer or vodka inside them.

Germany also has this great soccer restaurant called the Jolly Roger.  Jolly Roger is located at Hamburg, Germany often filled with football fans (soccer) especially at home games.  This place is known to be the meeting place of football fans; it is also one of the most colorful places with football fans in it.  Aside from the audience they also serve great burgers which are known throughout Germany.

Let’s take a look at Germany and its beaches.  Germany has a lot of great beaches and especially nude beaches.  Yes people nude beaches. These types of beaches are known in Germany.  The island of Sylt is located at the uppermost tip of Germany, it is known for its great climate, authentic dune landscape and awesome beaches.  Most of these beaches have clothing options.  Also the first nude beach that is official in Germany is in Sylt Island.  The Island of Borkum also at the northern part of Germany is known for its volleyball courts and playgrounds.  If you love playing while nude this is the beach for you.  The Berlin Wannsee is located at the west of Germany is known to have great recreational place in the city.  This Beach boasts the longest sand beach in Europe and also offers a huge place for nude people to relax and have a wicker bench a beer.  This beach also offers a paddle boat for different type of relaxing.

Singles go crazy in Germany and often leave the country not single anymore.  These places make Germany a good place to travel when you’re single.

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]]> http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/singles-have-lots-of-fun-in-germany/feed/ 0 Top European Cities for Singles http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/top-european-cities-for-singles/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/top-european-cities-for-singles/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:51:58 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=70 Regardless of what your status in life is, there’s likely to be a city in Europe that would fit the lifestyle you live or would want to live. If you want to mingle with other singles, whether you’re gay, lesbian, a young one, divorcee, retiree or whatnot, try taking a vacation to any of these hotspots in Europe which I think are the top European cities for singles.

I think Amsterdam is one of the top European cities for singles. It’s a city rich in culture, it has a booming nightlife and the city itself is pretty open-minded. Gay singles can meet up during Amsterdam’s annual LGBT film festival to meet culturally aware film enthusiasts. Amsterdam is also a popular spot because of its marijuana cafes and being known for its legal red light district. That easily makes it one of the top European cities for singles.

For the younger generation of singles, the best places to visit are always the ones with the best parties. So why not visit Ibiza? It’s one of the top European cities for singles for being internationally known as the party island off the coast of Spain. You can enjoy a world of clubbing, lounging on the beach and having an adventure of a lifetime.

If you’re someone who’s trying to gain some personal fulfilment or discovery, then London is the place for you. It may not be as overtly PDA as cities like Paris or Rome but history buffs, art enthusiasts, theater patrons, food gurus, bookworms and a whole load of other people can benefit from this capital rich in culture while still in the middle of the busy streets of London.

If you’re a single who’s looking to just let go of all inhibitions, then I’ve got a few top European cities for singles on my list for you. Namely, these are the cities that have nude beaches where you can stare at any hot guy or girl without being called a pervert. There’s Red Beach on Crete, Paradise Beach on Mykonos, Greece, Leucate Plage in France and Costa Natura in Spain.

But if you’re more like the single who wants to get a vacation away from all the wild parties and meet someone stable and traditional, here are my choice of top European cities for singles. Vatican City can easily take you away from the nightlife and get immersed in the religious architecture, gardens, historical arts and monuments. Dublin, Ireland may have some rowdy crowds during parades and festivals but there are also plenty of opportunities for shopping, going to the cinema, visiting historical monuments and museums or just relaxing in one of the city’s many parks.

Of course, these are just some of my choices for top European cities for singles. I haven’t visited all the cities yet so I don’t know if there’s something better than the choices that I made. Do you have any other ideas as to what the top European cities for singles are?

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]]> http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/top-european-cities-for-singles/feed/ 2 Spain for Singles: The Endless Things to Do http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/spain-for-singles-the-endless-things-to-do/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/spain-for-singles-the-endless-things-to-do/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:25:16 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=51 There’s a lot to do in Spain that doesn’t require that you’d be attached or with someone special. You can enjoy even when you are alone. One activity I may suggest is horseback riding. You get to enjoy nature from another point of view. A route is prepared throughout the mountains or by the Andalusia beaches. The variety of landscapes you may awe in wonder is in the south of Andalusia, mainly in the province of Malaga and Cadiz. If souvenirs you may want to find, there are a plenty of Andalusian products available in the market.

Paragliding is another activity which definitely anyone would enjoy. This is like parachuting, only without the help of a plane. Marbella is one of the best paragliding areas in Spain and in placed at approximately 1.000 meters above sea level with huge open spaces below.  Paragliding offers another way of enjoying the wonderful landscapes from an unusual perspective; the view is just as near as those of the birds.

I hate physics, but you may need to appreciate it with our next activity in line. If you dare jump from a plane and fall freely for the next minute, wouldn’t that be exciting? Without anything to stop you from falling, I bet your heart will fall first when you find out that this activity we call parachuting is very much affordable with an excellent quality. If you are with someone, you may also try jumping as a tandem.

If you’re not up for the free fall, there is Spain’s hot air balloon for you to enjoy. This is another way to travel the blue skies without getting your heart fall first to the ground. As you contemplate the scenery before you as you travel the sky with this floating balloon, you will be able to view the horizon like you never before have done and for as far as your eyes can see. Unlike parachuting, you can’t jump until the balloon reaches the ground!

Glider rides are very thrilling to do in Spain. A glider, for everyone’s information, is a plane with no engine that once aloft, will cut through the air and let you enjoy all the freedom the plane flying has to offer. This activity is done as safely as possible, there is the assistance of a plane with an engine that will pull you into the air by cable and will then disconnect the cable by remote allowing you to soar like a bird.

Do you want to witness the power of a motorcycle in a four wheel vehicle? Then you’d better try quad riding. It is more like driving a car only you get the feeling of driving a motorcycle more. Sky is the limits or as far as you would want to set it. There are experienced guides, vehicles appropriate for all ages and the needed safety equipment (protective glasses, gloves and helmet). The only requirement left for you is to have a driver’s license.

Spain has definitely a lot to offer those singles out there!

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]]> http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/spain-for-singles-the-endless-things-to-do/feed/ 0 The Best Cities to Visit in Austria http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/the-best-cities-to-visit-in-austria/ http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/the-best-cities-to-visit-in-austria/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:46:20 +0000 Melissa http://www.europetravelguide.net/?p=3 Visiting Austria gives its tourists the opportunity to witness the breath-taking view of the mountains, enjoy the gorgeous landscapes and walk through the famous cities. When I got the chance to discover the beauty of Austria, I then realized that like a good wine, this is one destination that any tourist or traveler should savor.

Of course, I’d be caught dead if I am not to taste their local cuisine. We also tried drinking the Austrian beers and wine which we found to be exquisite in taste.

Operas and symphonies are among those that we regretted not having done in Austria, for it is what this country is known for. Although all types of music are popular in Austria, its classical music stands out from the rest.

Time was something me and my friends have more than money. Travelling nowadays would surely keep your pockets empty, but cry not for there are cheap travels in Austria that offers just the same fun and excitement! Using the time that we had, we walked, hiked and biked the countryside to experience the tranquility nature in Austria offers.

Our first stop happens to be Vienna, Austria. Vienna is among those cities in Austria that is regarded as the most interesting and pleasant cities. This is where Austria found the key to a timeless, romantic and enchanting getaway in Vienna. Vienna, Austria as it cradles the historic gem of the Roman Settlement, houses the classical and other forms of architecture offers to its tourists and travelers world-class museums and galleries. Among the places that you must not miss to visit in Vienna, Austria are: The Hofburg, the gorgeous Stephansplatz or better known as the St. Stephen’s Cathdral, the Karlspaltz or St. Charles’ Church and Oper, Vienna’s most famous Opera house.

Second stop in Austria was Salzburg. In 2006, Salzburg, Austria celebrated Mozart’s 250th birthday, and as a token of the city’s undying love for the Master, Salzburg, Austria continues to provide an impressive setting and presentation of the Master’s accomplishments and music. Music has been an essential part of the history of this city. Any music lover would surely love to live here in Austria, only of course, if he does have an appreciation for Mozart’s music. Austria made a monument for Mozart in Mozart Square where its statue is call the Mozartplatz.

Fans of Baroque architecture must visit the Old Salzburg’s Town for it showcases one of a kind architectural design. As we were strolling this old town, the Cathedral Square would surely not miss your attention as well as the former home of the Prince and Archbishops of Salzburg, the impressive Residenz Palace.

On the other hand, shopaholics like us wandered along the Getreidegasse to find the best buys in shopping. We can start dreaming from here since we would love to go skiing in Innsbruck, Austria but our wallet cried enough! Innsbruk, our third stop was twice chosen to host the winter Olympics.

We also dreamed to  go to Graz, Kalgenfurt, Eisenstadt , Bregenz  and Linz, Austria but we can no longer afford to do so, but for those of you who are not in a tight budget, feel free to wander around Austria and discover the fun we had in visiting  these cities.

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