Hampi Festival: 500 years of great Hindu empire

The century-old temples in this village south of India celebrate the anniversary of the Vijayanagar Empire with a folklore festival of elephants and brimming with color and life. Is held each year in November, invariably between 3 and 5, but this time the Hampi Hampi Utsav and Festival has been postponed to January 2010 to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the enthronement of Sri Krishnadevaraya, King more splendid than ever had the Vijaya… Continue reading

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Do you dare to cross the Atlantic under sail?

Around November hundreds of sailboats are concentrated in the Canarian ports to undertake one of these voyages of at least once in your life where you too can embark. Crossing the Atlantic under sail: a challenge cherished by every sailor worth his salt and affordable, too, as “mere mortals” with a thirst for adventure. From well into October, and finished the season in the Mediterranean, hundreds of sailboats with flags disparate … Continue reading

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Your Destination Should Not Miss In 2011

… and elite. The sports calendar starts on January 9 to 10 miles City of Valencia and ten days after the appointment is Athletics Championships in Spain. They’ll be adding the Formula 1 Grand Prix from 24 to 26 July, the 500 Open Tennis, October 29 to November 6, or the Grand Prix in the first days of November. Norwegian Polar Adventure Norway celebrated in style in 2011 Nansen Amundsen year, when we celebrate the 150 anniversary of the famo… Continue reading

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Thailand, the bridge over the Kwai

At 130 kilometers from Bangkok, or what is the same, two hours drive from the big city Thai, Kanchanaburi is the capital of the province of the same name. It was here in this city populated by 50,000 inhabitants today, where the idea was conceived to create during the Second World War known as “Death Railway” which culminated in the construction of the bridge over the River Kwai. The story we know almost all the movies. The legendary… Continue reading

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Things to know Visit Seville

… bridge connecting the island of La Cartuja, site of Expo 92, with the old city. Pass over the bridge primarily cars, but there is also an area to walk through it. Real Fábrica de Tabacos This former tobacco factory was built 500 years ago and became famous for its mention in the Opera Carmen de Biizet. To prevent thefts, the building was surrounded by moats which can still be seen. And even had a jail inside, for those who are caught in the atte… Continue reading

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