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Tiny Bruges – Plenty of Attractions

May 20, 2013 — Victor Tribunsky

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Not so far ago I have told you about the rest in such a nice Belgian city as Bruges at the house rented for quite a low price. Today I would like to show why should you take a trip to Bruges and glance at its attractions.

It’s funny, but there are no attractions in Bruges… almost! The main sightseeing is BRUGES ITSELF!

The Burg Square at night. Bruges, Belgium.

The whole old city is announced as the UNESCO world heritage – its streets, gardens, towers, bridges, seafronts, churches, paved streets, swans, restaurants, chocolate shops are the attractions themselves. It is a precious casket accurately and scrupulously carved from stone, water and bush by some extraordinarily talented giant and left at a channel cross.

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Spain - UNESCO World Heritage Sites

May 19, 2013 — Victor Tribunsky

Reblogged from Have Bag, Will Travel:

My visit to and post about Alcalá de Henares and the forty-four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain (Second highest to Italy at forty-seven) made me stop and think about the comparison with the list that I reviewed recently of the "Twelve Treasures of the Kingdom of Spain" which was a contest/poll that was conducted by the Spanish Television Company Antena 3 and the radio broadcaster Cope.

Weekend in Riga: 100 Percent Europe For Very Reasonable Money

May 6, 2013 — Victor Tribunsky

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Riga, the capital of Latvia.

Awaken. Ideally would be a bit later, somewhere at 10 AM, came down to the café based on the ground floor of the hotel. They make an excellent cappuccino (Latvia is a second country in the world able to make good coffee; the first one is Italy).

I started tablet PC (free Wi-Fi is everywhere), checked my mailbox, Google+, sites and blogs. I gave my replies and comments to one or another and notified some of my impressions remained from the art-block of Riga with its Art Nouveau buildings visited yesterday.

And here comes the brunch. I walked along the pavement, passing by old-time, quiet streets. I took my time, having a cool, relaxing rest. One more café – I came by and took a light repast.

Coffee, liqueurs – Moka, Vana Tallinn, Riga’s Balsam or Black Balsam – everything is great and even the “I am a real European” cat dropped in to have a cup of coffee.