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3 Bulgarian ski resorts are ready for the new ski season

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The top 3 Bulgarian ski resorts Borovets, Pamporovo and Bansko will start the new ski season officially on December 13, 2014. The resorts will have special promositions for first skiers , who will visit them. During the day of opening, most of the lifts will be used free of charge. Borovets - night skiing slopes Pamporovo will offer a day ski pass for only 20 euro till Christmas and after that the price will be about 27. On December 13, Pamporovo will provide entertainment for visitors - DJ party, winter fest with hot drinks and sponsors competitions, games with shootings and raffle prizes. Borovets provides during the opening day half price of the lift passes and free night skiing, free skiing and snowboarding lessons for beginners, free children's park "Borokids" and children's animation. This winter resort is secured with more snowmaking machines and slopes with artificial snow, twice as powerful slope preparation equipment and more illuminated night

How to Kill Time at Munich International Airport

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It doesn’t matter if you like or don’t like to travel by plane, one amongst the worst stuff you will do is come back unprepared, principally for things like long layovers. You’ll be downright miserable if you are unprepared and cannot discern something to try and do. You can, though, simply learn the way to linger at one of the busiest International airports in Europe - Munich by merely knowing what to bring, wherever to buy, or wherever to search out the most effective food for your tastes. I landed at Terminal 2 and was lucky that there was no Lufthansa strike at that time, so I hoped to get my next flight on time (It turned out that the connection flight delay was only 1 hour at all  ). Munich airport freeshops Shopping and Dining It is well known that there are plenty of shopping and dining opportunities for the people who have to stay long enough to the airport. The best way to find what you need is to take an airport map or to play with some of the modern info gates that

5 Must Visit Places In Bahrain

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Bahrain will still continue to woo most visitors who set foot on this lonely planet, the country is made up some lovely places to visit, every traveller will find it a spoils for choice when looking for places to visit, the country being in a desert location has some unique attractions which appeals to travellers, the capital city of the country is one such destination to visit with many attractions to exploit. Manama is one place which every visitor need to take a keen interest in visiting, there are many attractions almost numbering forty which can be visited in the city. Airlie Beach - Bahrain Manama  Manama in Bahrain is the main city with various attractions worth visiting, it's the centre of administration for the country with virtually all information, tourism information services can be found at the main office in the city. Bahrain National Museum is another to visit while in the country, the museum has a collection of all the historical fact of the country, here you

6 Alluring Travel Destinations in Australia

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For all the adventurous travellers who are inspired by the insatiable thirst for seeing and experiencing new places, Australia is the perfect destination. The Land Down Under has become an increasingly popular destination for tourists over the recent years, and its warm weather and perpetually entertaining terrain have been attracting travellers from all over the world. Of all the wonders that Australia has to offer, the six most prominent destinations are mentioned below. These destinations have been at the top of Australia's action and earned themselves a spot as some of the most widely loved and revered destinations in Australia. The Sydney Harbour Location - Sydney  The Sydney Harbour is arguably the most popular tourist destination in Australia. Located in Australia's biggest city, it’s the biggest and most prolific harbour in the world. Its magnitude and magnificence are breath-taking. Top Attractions - Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour Opera.

2014 World cup host cities – Cuiaba, Brazil

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About: Founded in 1727, Cuiaba is the capital city of the Brazilian state Mato Grosso. The city has a population of about 600 000 people and has been nicknamed ‘Green City', as it is surrounded by breathtaking natural sites. Cuiaba serves as an access way to Brazil's three main and characteristic ecosystems: the savannas of the Cerrado, the wetlands of the Pantanal and the Amazon. Cuiaba - Brazil, Foto: Portal da Copa Before start to travel to Brazil check my post - 6 things to know, before you travel to Brazil . Location Cuiaba is located in the most central part of the continent - the geographic centre of South America. The distance to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is 2 000 km / 1242 mi , so it’s in the middle between two oceans. Climate Cuiaba has a tropical wet and dry climate. The coldest month is July with average low temperatures of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F), but the maximum can reach 37 °C (99 °F) and the minimum 6 °C (43 °F). From August to December, t

2014 World cup host cities – Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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About: Founded in 1897, Belo Horizonte (beautiful horizon) is the capital city of the Brazilian state Minas Gerais. More than 2,4 million people living in Belo Horizonte making it sixth most populous city in Brazil.  Greater Belo Horizonte is the name of the metropolitan area and its home of more than 5 100 000 people. Belo Horizonte is Brazilian first planned city and is the main business tourist destination in the country. Before start to travel to Brazil check my post - 6 things to know, before you travel to Brazil   . Belo Horizonte - Brazil, Foto: Portal da Copa Location Built on several hills and surrounded by mountains, Belo Horizonte is located 430 km / 267 mi, north of Rio de Janeiro. Climate Belo Horizonte has a tropical savannah climate and average temperatures between 9 °C and 35 °C (48 °F and 95 °F). The coldest month is July and the hottest one is January. The summer is rainy and winter is dry. How to get there by air There are two airports

2014 World cup host cities - Brasilia, Brazil

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About: Founded in 1960, Brasilia is the federal capital of Brazil. More than 2,5 million people living in Brasilia  making it fourth most populous city in Brazil. The modernist architecture  of the city is listed as UNESCO world heritage site. Before start to travel to Brazil check my post - 6 things to know, before you travel to Brazil . Brazilia - Brasil, Foto: Embratur Location Brasilia is located in the Central Highlands of Brazil, which is in the Central-West part of the country. The city is divided by wide avenues into north and south part. These two parts are divided in numbered superblocks and sectors. There are sectors for specified activities as: Hotel sectors (Setor Hoteleiro)  Embassies sector (Setor de Embaixadas) Commercial sectors (Setor Comercial)  Residential sectors (Superquadras)  Local commerce sectors (Comércio Local).   Climate Brasilia has a tropical savannah climate and temperatures, which varies depending on the season. During t

2014 World cup host cities - Curitiba, Brazil

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About: Curitiba is the capital of the Brazilian state Paraná, which is located in the southern part of Brazil. The city was founded in 1693 and 1,8 million people live there nowadays.  The population is formed mainly by European emigrants from Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Poland and Italy. Before start to travel to Brazil check my post - 6 things to know, before you travel to Brazil . Curitiba - Brazil, Foto: Portal da Copa Location Curitiba is situated in south part of Brazil at about  105 km (65 mi) west of the Atlantic Ocean and sits on a plateau at 932 m (3000 ft.) above sea level. The city occupies an area of 432 sq. km. (166 sq. mi.). Climate Curitiba has a subtropical climate, but because of the altitude of almost 1000 meters above the sea level, an average minimum temperature during the winter (June-September) is 7 °C (45 °F) and sometimes falling even below 0 °C (32 °F). In the summer (December-March) temperatures could reach of maximum through 30°C / 90°F

2014 World cup host cities - Fortaleza, Brazil

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About: With population of about 2,5 million people Fortaleza is the capital city of the Brazilian state Ceará. Located in Northeastern part of Brazil, Fortaleza is the fifth largest city in the country.  Discovered in 1500 and founded as a village in 1726, Fortaleza is one of the popular tourist destinations with its 34 km/ 21 mi of wonderful beaches. Before start to travel to Brazil check my post - 6 things to know, before you travel to Brazil . Fortaleza - Brazil, Foto: Portal da Copa Location Fortaleza is situated in the north-east part of Brazil, on the Atlantic Ocean coast and occupies an area of 313 sq. km. (121 sq. mi.). Climate Fortaleza has a tropical climate and average temperatures of 23º C / 73 °F - 31º C / 88 °F. The rainy season is from February to May and the dry one, between July and December. How to get there by air Pinto Martins International Airport is located just 8 km /5 mi from the city center. The taxi to the center will cost you abo

2014 World cup host cities - Manaus, Brazil

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About: Manaus is the capital of the biggest Brazilian state Amazonas. Founded in 1693, the city has population of about 2 million people. Amazonas is one of the foremost far-famed places on the earth as a result of its within the middle of the world’s biggest woodland. The state is larger than France and Spain put together.  Before start to travel to Brazil check my post - 6 things to know, before you travel to Brazil . Manuas - Brazil, Foto: Portal da Copa Location Manaus is situated in the north part of Brazil, where the Negro meets the Amazon river (also known as Solimões) in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. Manaus occupies an area of 11 sq. km. (4 sq. mi.), while the Amazonas state is 1.5 million sq. km. (579 238 sq. mi.). Climate Manaus has an equatorial climate and average temperatures of 28º C / 82 °F and air humidity of over 80 %. The rainy season is from December to May and the dry one, between June and November. How to get there Access to Manaus is mainly

2014 World cup host cities - Natal, Brazil

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About: Founded in 1599, Natal is the capital city of the Brazilian state Rio Grande do Norte. With its population of more than 800,000 people, the city is one of the major tourist destinations in Brazil. Natal with its amazing beaches, is becoming more and more popular among Brazilian and international tourists. It is a fact that Natal is one of the Brazilian cities nearest Europe and North America. Natal, Brazil Before start to travel to Brazil check my post - 6 things to know, before you travel to Brazil  Location Natal is situated, where Potengi River disgorges its waters into the Atlantic Ocean. The city is divided into four areas – South (tourist area), North (industrial area), East (Natal’s historical center and major sights) and West and occupies an area of 179 sq km (65 sq mi). Climate Natal is known as the Sun City, because of tropical climate and annual average temperatures of 28º C / 82 °F. People who live here, enjoy 300 sunny days a year. How to get

2014 World cup host cities - Porto Alegre, Brazil

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About: Founded in 1769 by Manuel Sepúlveda, Porto Alegre is the capital of the Brazilian state Rio Grande do Sul. Population is about 1, 5 million people (4,5 million – metropolitan area) and the majority is formed by European emigrants, which came In the late 19th century. The city is also one of the richest in Brazil. Most of the people who live in Rio Grande do Sul consider themselves as gauchos rather than Brazilians.. Porto Alegre  Before start to travel to Brazil check my post - 6 things to know, before you travel to Brazil . Location Porto Alegre is situated on the eastern bank of the Rio Guaiba, where 5 rivers converge and infuse in the lake, forming a delta. Rio Guiba is connected to the Lagoa dos Patos, which is a fresh water lagoon. It is not a problem even for big ships, coming from the Atlantic Ocean to dock at the port. Climate Porto Alegre has a humid subtropical climate. It is very muggy in the summer, because of high levels of humidity and tempera