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The capital city of Helsinki is situated on the most southern peninsula of Finland and spills out into an archipelago of 315 small islands, surrounding forests and countryside.Considering the city is 450 years old, it only became the capital in 1812, when Russia seized control from Finland and wanted a capital closer to their border. Since then the city has expanded considerably, with statistics revealing that it is one of the EU's fastest growing areas.Russia's past ruling is still pretty evident throughout the city, especially within Senate Square, where there is a wealth of neo-classical buildings such as the Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral and Tuomio Church. During 1917 Finland claimed its independence and since then the city has boomed through modern architectural movements.The Functionalist architect Alvar Aalto, often referred to as the "Father of Modernism", has left his mark on the city, designing such buildings as the Helsinki Univ. of Tech .. more»

Apart from accommodation costs, one of the biggest costs when travelling often tends to be the travel costs and none more so than flights costs. If you would love to be able to try and lower the costs of flying away on holiday or vacation, some tips below on how to limit the damage to your purse.1. Consider smaller airports - If you are willing to fly into smaller airports and ones which thus tend to be slightly further way from the main cities, costs tend to be lower. Many budget airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet use smaller airports such as Girona and Reus airports, both of which serve the city of Barcelona, Spain. These airports always normally lay on transport into the main city and the only issue really is the extra time it might take you in travel time into a city such as Barcelona. In return .. more»

When planning a trip to Asia the first thing you need to do is make sure your travel insurance is paid and up-to-date. The next thing to do is to sit down and plan your itinerary and this is where the trouble starts. Of course it's not trouble in a negative sense, quite the contrary in fact, because Asia has so much to offer, so many cultures, so much history and so much excitement that it is a daunting but pleasant task.Of course you can stick to the tried and true historical monuments like the Taj Mahal and Angkor Wat, but if you really want to mark your holiday as something extra special, why not consider a few of the more unusual sites and experiences that Asia has to offer?In this article we will try to step outside the square and stimulate your appetite for something a little different by .. more»

When folks my age think of Vietnam, we recall the turmoil that tore our nation apart. The current generation of Americans do not have these memories. In 1995, diplomatic relations were established between both countries.Today, Americans travel to Vietnam for vacations, business and to study abroad. For international travelers, this is a foreign country in every sense of the word. While all travel abroad is enlightening, one cannot compare a visit to Southeast Asia with trips to Canada, England or other European countries. The culture, language and cuisine in Vietnam are so different than the customs and traditions in the western hemisphere. Traveling to Vietnam is a true adventure in a foreign land.First, the country has stunning beauty with pristine beaches, rice paddies studding the country and scenic mountain vistas. It has a natural resource that every nation that wants tourist desires - a long coastline. There are many historical .. more»

Traveling Internationally, especially for the first time can be an exciting adventure. It's important to be prepared to encourage a positive experience during this long journey.Besides making sure your Passports and Visas are up to date, are you prepared for how you will feel physically and mentally after such a long flight?Plane rides from the U.S to Europe average about 8 hours depending on where you're flying to and from. They can be even longer if you're going to far away places such as Australia or Africa, can be over 13 hours!When I first started traveling out of the country, I was surprised how my body reacted to such a long flight. I wasn't prepared for the extreme Jet Lag, Motion Sickness or numerous other things.After lots of trial and error, I gradually learned how to prepare my body and mind to recover more quickly and enjoy my trip without .. more»

Traveling Europe on the Eurail is a great way to save the Environment as well save on gas and car rentals you'd have to purchase instead to travel around Europe. If you're planning to travel for a long time, you might want to look into getting a 1st class Eurail Pass. The extra foot room and quieter cabins provide for a more relaxing trip...especially during those late nights.1st class passes are the normal full adult fare, although there are discounts for children and groups traveling together. In general, 1st class travel is more spacious and quieter than 2nd class travel. 1st class seats are usually larger with reclining backs and more legroom than 2nd class seats. In a typical 1st class train car, there are usually 2 seats on one side of the aisle and one seat on the other. In compartment car seating, the cabins accommodate up to 6 .. more»