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Travel Destinations In Europe

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the places and moments that take our breath away. -Anonymous.

Traveling is an amazing experience, exposing us to different cultures, people, foods and drinks. Europe is such a continent, that is an amalgamation of innumerable cultures, which will surely reveal to you a certain part of yourself, that you may not ever have discovered before. Europe offers its travelers countless destinations which make it that more difficult to decide on which are the best travel spots. Europe is a continent that houses so many beautiful cities in the world, the debate of which are the best travel spots continues. In this article I will discuss some of the top vacation spots in Europe based on popular demand.

Best Travel Spots In Europe: An Overview:

Europe is world renowned for its history and culture but in the past few decades, it has developed magnificently and most of the cities are classic examples of vibrant culture and modern development. If you are looking to visit cities that have a mixture of both old and new, there is no better continent to visit than Europe. Below are a few of the best travel spots in Europe for you to consider.

Paris, France

Also, known as the “city of lights”. Paris is one of the world’s most preferred vacation destinations. The highlights of sites to visit in Paris are the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre Dame and the Versailles palace. Paris has become the financial and business hub of Europe. The richness of architecture and beauty of this city makes it one of the most romantic destinations for lovers. For those interested in richness of history should visit architectures in Paris designed by some of the most renowned architects of the world.

Madrid, Spain

Madrid is Europe’s liveliest capital. Your first thought and your parting one maybe that on one sleeps in this town-visit any of the neighborhood restaurants, mesones or tapas bars around midnight for a loud and friendly confirmation. Top sites: Bullfights At La Plaza De Las Ventas, El Rastro, Palacio Real, El Prado, Retiro Park.

London, England

A city of contrasts, London is simultaneously the cradle of pomp, pageantry and history of and the birthplace of all things groundbreaking and cutting edge. Once the immutable capital of fish and chips, it’s now a cheerful chameleon, brilliantly reinventing itself when no one is looking, then preening nonchalantly when the global spotlight turns its way. Top sites: Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens, St. Pauls’ Cathedral, Tower OF London, Westminster Abbey.

Rome, Italy

A republic was declared in Rome in 509 BC and all roads have led there ever since. A very busy city of leisurely citizens, Rome serves up a jolt of big-city life with the warmth of a small provincial town. Top sites: Basilica Of Santa Maria Maggiore, The Coliseum, The Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Foundation, and Vatican City.

List of Some Other Best Travel Spots In Europe:

As you glance through the list of European countries, you will discover that every country is filled with a mixture of past and modern developments. Whether you are looking for the best beaches or honeymoon spots, Europe offers something for all ages.

– Armenia

– Austria,

– Belgium

– Croatia

– Czech Republic

– Denmark

– England

– Germany

– Hungary

– Italy

– Ireland

– Switzerland

– Netherlands

– Norway

– Poland

– Portugal

– Romania

– Russia

– Turkey

Since there are so many top destinations in Europe it is best to contact a travel planner for the ultimate travel experience. Happy Trails!

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10 Tips to Get Organized and Clutter Free

Do you have a messy trait in you? Do not know how to clean up the mess? Worry not. This article provides you with 10 sure fire tips for you to get organised and be more effective in your work.

Tip 1: You have got to love your belongings or lose it. Everything that you think or believe has its value and you made a conscious choice to keep it (I hope). Thus, if you one day think that the idea is not useful anymore or it distracts you, feel free to discard it. This reduces a lot of rubble and it frees up the space to put things you love.

Tip 2: Have a clear idea in your mind how things should be like. Draw or write it because it is important for you to have a plan on how to organise things.

Tip 3: Destroy your excuses. Things like: “I am just too busy, wait till next time” are lousy excuses that will undermine your vision. Like Nike says, “Just do it!”

Tip 4: Take time out for positive actions and commit your time and effort. Mark a date on your calendar which is when you want to see results.

Tip 5: Choose your style of organization. If you are the technology sort, use a computer or notebook to organize your life.

Tip 6: Maintain your level of success and keep on the process, keeping ideas flowing and holding the energy level high.

Tip 7: Form or join a support group. The idea why you might want to join a support group is to find like-minded individuals who are willing and able to support you in your quest to reduce clutter.

Tip 8: Ask yourself questions to re-evaluate whether something should be kept or not.

Tip 9: List all the projects and create a holding file to keep everything organized.

Tip 10: “What will happen to my life if I did not clear up the clutter?” Let go of clutter that you do not need and head forward for a clutter free life!

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What Makes a Good Restaurant? Why Do People Flock to One Restaurant and Not Another?

I walked into a restaurant recently, ordered a combo, sat down and began thinking “What makes a restaurant good? Why do people flock to one restaurant and not another?

Obviously, it’s gotta be the food, right?

As I sat there waiting for my food, many things occurred to me. I’ve eaten in many restaurants, I’m the type of person who likes to explore and will eat anything to see what it’s like.

Perhaps I’m not the right person to do this discussion, but let’s see. Having the experience of @ least twenty years of eating/dining out, I can say I may be able to come up with a thought or two on this subject.

When doing lunch, depending on the hour if it’s 11am – 12:30pm, I will avoid places which are packed. Like most people I have a time limited lunch hour, 30-60 minutes tops. If it’s packed I may go in if I know that the service will be fast, if not I’ll search for another less crowded place.

If I’m having lunch after 12:30pm then the population of any restaurant is not that important, by the time I get in, settle down and order most of the other patrons will be heading back to work.

Ideally, once I find a place I like and which provides quality fast service I will frequent it regularly, two to three times a week. But this is too simple of an answer. Let’s talk about how to judge without having previous knowledge of the place.

This eliminates all the chain type restaurants, diners and sub shops with which you are probably very familiar. You can do it by trial and error, just drop in and let the chips fall where they may. In this instance, you’ll base your opinion, like most people, on what you’ll get when you order. You will either come back or not.

I want to propose a mini checklist of how to grade the restaurant without buying and trying.

First, as you pull into the place check out their parking lot and building exterior. Is the parking lot clean and inviting. Is the building exterior well maintained, are the windows clean. All of this indicates that management cares about what their facility looks like, first impressions are important.

Second, as you enter the restaurant check for cleanliness, are the floors clean, are the walls clean, does the place smell nice.

Third, is the staff inviting and attentive, did they greet and acknowledge you upon entry? Did they ask your seating preference, were you seated properly. Did they take your order swiftly and correctly.

Fourth, if you get a chance, check out their restrooms – if clean you’re OK.

If any of the above points do not meet your standards – leave. It’s really that simple, if they don’t meet your standards then vote with your feet. Go somewhere else.