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Travel tips to European Countries: Sweden

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Image via Wikipedia Beautiful and clean, the peaceful Sweden is a land of cultural diversity with a mix of Danish and Wild Arctic North influences. One can also get the feel of urban living in its beautiful and sophisticated cities and at the same time one can feel the tranquility in the countryside. Sweden is full of charm with scenic medical villages, islands, lakes and forests dotting its landscape. Most of Sweden’s area is covered by forests and not to forget thousands of lakes. One of the beauties of Sweden is its islands and one cannot go without seeing these islands. They offer the most scenic and beautiful experience to any visitors. Stockholm is the capital of Sweden , a city with 14 islands dotted with great restaurants, nightclubs, pubs and artistic grandeur. Wherever you go most people speak English. If visitors want to have a taste of seafood the west coast is the place to be. Also it is popular for ancient city Uppsala. Do no miss a trip to the Ice Hotel which is sculpt...

Travel Tips to European Countries: Spain

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Image by Getty Images via @daylife Spain is famous world wide for its flamenco dancers and bullfights. The architecture reflects the Moroccan style . Cave paintings, renaissance cathedrals, Moorish palaces prove the diversity of the country. Spring, fall and early summer are very pleasant here, though summers are hot. Culture Spanish is the regional language of Spain. English is also widely spoken here. Over the period of time, Spanish people have become modern in order to gel with the changing times and are no longer conservative. But that hasn’t changed the values, traditions, manners and customs of the locals. People here have two surnames; the first surname can be used to refer to the person. To greet someone, a handshake will do the job. Take a small gift along when visiting someone’s house. Save the flowers for special occasions. Dinner is generally taken very late in the night. People wear casuals most of the time. Men are expected to wear jackets at some restaurants. Sw...

Travel tips to European Countries: Romania

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Image via Wikipedia Lying in the Southeastern Europe Romania is slowly emerging from the shackles of its dark history. Modern Romania was formed by merging two Principalities i.e. Moldavia and Wallachia in 1859 which were ruled by Ottoman Empire for centuries before. Romania is bordered by Moldova, Ukraine, the Black Sea , Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro and Hungary. Bucharest is the capital of Romania. Transylvania and Moldavia constitute the northern half of the country. Romania’s main attractions include Black Sea Coast, the Carpathian Mountains and Transylvania. The Black Sea Coast is popular for its white sandy beaches and offers a perfect experience for families. The Carpathian Mountains are beautiful and covered by dense forests which offer skiing opportunities. There are many health resorts also in Romania. Transylvania is popular for Romanian Spas which have been known for its many healing powers. Local food specialty includes cuisines like ciorba de perisoare (soup with meatb...

Types of Trains

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Image via Wikipedia There are many different types of trains that are in use today. They all serve different purposes in order to meet the needs of various industries. Regardless of the type of train it is, there is a need for a powerful engine with a skilled engineer to keep it moving along as it should. There is also the need for railway tracks so that the train is able to move along it. Early trains operated with the use of coal and steam but since the 1950’s they have been powered by diesel fuel . Some of them in various locations now operate using electricity in order to reduce the amount of pollution they offer to the environment. The first trains were freight trains , and created to haul various types of materials from one location to another. Each year freight trains haul thousands of tons of materials so that businesses can use them to create products. The railways where the majority of freight is transported is very heavy and durable so that it can hold a large amount o...