Nightclubs in Barcelona

Barcelona; like many other cities around the world has some great nightclubs. They range from student clubs to luxury clubs where the Barcelona footballers hang out. Many of them stay open until at least 6:00am which means you can literally dance all night! The clubs can be expensive but usually if you arrive before a certain time you will gain free entry into the club. Although often you will find people handing out flyers to gain free entry for most of the night.

Top 3 popular nightclubs include:

Sala Be Cool

One of the best clubs in Barcelona, it has top quality DJ’s that play Techno, House and Disco. People that travel to Sala Be Cool go to just because of the club but because of the music. It has one of the best sound systems in Barcelona.

Shoko

Located right by the beach, it’s in a perfect location. It’s usually has free entry before 1:00am and drinks are €10 each. The club mainly plays house and has 2 different rooms with VIP areas.

Razzmatazz

One of the most popular clubs in Barcelona, it is popular with students. It regularly plays to concerts from top bands, with 5 different rooms, playing host to Indie, Electro, Pop , Chill out and Disco it is a huge club with something to suit every taste!

Las Ramblas

Las Ramblas is one of the busiest streets in Barcelona and is a well known tourist attraction. The street has plenty to entertain you and is full of street sellers and famous for its human statues!

The street can get especially busy during the summer months but is well worth a visit. The street is home to the “La Boqueria” which is an old market that is full of people selling all kinds of foods from around the world. It’s a lot cheaper than the supermarkets and no doubt the food is fresher.

It is also home to the “Teatre de Liceu” which is an opera house where you can see regular performances.

The Street is full of “human statues” that often come dressed in scary clothing! There is a statue that appears to be floating in the air which often draws many visitors! Towards the bottom end of Las Ramblas Plaza Real is situated. It is a plaza that is full of lovely restaurants and cafes. The ramblas leads down to the harbour so it’s defiantly worth a visit. I would recommend heading off Las Ramblas into the El Gotico area after to find a nice café or restaurant to eat in. As there are many tourists that use the street it has been known as being a target for pickpockets but the main advice is always look after your belongings and make sure that you have always got an eye on them. Las Ramblas is well served by the Barcelona metro system you can either get off at Plaza Cataunya   , Liceu   or Drassanes . Drassanes is at the bottom and Plaza Catalunya is at the top.

 

Parks in Rome

Rome has lots of parks for to explore and enjoy a great, relaxing day out. The parks are a great place to enjoy relaxing activities such as cycling or skating.

Or you could take the more traditional approach and just relax and take in the scenery.

At Villa Borghese you can take a break from your walk by having a look in or at the art museum. It’s located in the centre of the park and has painting by the famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci. The park also houses a hot air balloon which takes you around 150 metres in the air and you can see views all over the city. Really worth a visit!

Parco Acquedotti is an area which provides Rome with one of its many water supplies.

At Via Nomentana you will find Villa Torlonia, which is a public park in the centre of Rome. It was created in the 1806 by Giuseppe Valadier. Tourists and locals both enjoy this beautiful park.

One of the best parks Rome has to offer is called the Villa Doria Pamphili which is where Cesar built a castle for Cleopatra. The castle nowadays is used for lots of official occasions.

The famous Vatican city is a must see! And in the city there are some beautiful gardens. Due to its popularity some of the garden is only open to the public with a guide. The park has a lot of beautiful animals, gardens and birds. The park makes a great place to come and spend an afternoon.

Parks in Rome make a great place to get away from the business of the city. Especially when the weather gets hotter and the crowds increase, as seen in the summer months. They provide someone for you to enjoy rest and relaxation.

How to get to Florence

Amerigo Vespucci international airport is the one closest to the city, with the driving distance being about fifteen minutes, by bus or taxi in this case. If you opt for the bus, there is the Ataf Sita Vola in Bus service that costs 4.50 Euro one-way. It transports to the central train station that gives you access to the other major cities in Italy. The trains are fast and modern and they connect you to the rest of Italy and essentially Europe too.If you are planning on making the trip even special why not stay in a Florence Apartment

If you really want to appreciate the beauty of Florence, then you should prefer walking the distances to being driven around. The magic of the city is best captured when you are on foot. But if you like there are bike rental services courtesy of the city that can help you get around much faster while still getting to see all the architecture and works of art. The historic center is a no-ride zone and any violation of this results in hefty fines.

Via car the A-1 Autostrada is the best highway. It connects to Bologna, Milan and even Rome. Driving around the city is somewhat complicate and if you happen to rent a car, be sure to ask about getting in and out of the city without violating the ZTL- these are rules. Once in the Piazzale Michelangelo, you can make the parking but only for a specified amount of time. You can pretty much walk from here on end since the distance to the heart of the city is not too long.

Outside the centre is where most of the Italians go to it, and depending on how much you want to spend, there are several dishes for you to choose from. Your taste buds will have a kick as you get to taste the Italian food. If you are in the spirit of spending, then there are great restaurants that will help you do just that

 

Take a visit to Florence!

Florence is often an underrated city and one which is defiantly worth a visit especially if you have never been to Italy before. It provides some real culture authentic of Italy.

Amerigo Vespucci international airport is the one closest to the city, with the driving distance being about fifteen minutes, by bus or taxi in this case. If you opt for the bus, there is the Ataf Sita Vola in Bus service that costs 4.50 Euro one-way. It transports to the central train station that gives you access to the other major cities in Italy. The trains are fast and modern and they connect you to the rest of Italy and essentially Europe too.If you are planning on staying in the city why not rent a Florence Apartment so you can enjoy the city in style!

If you really want to appreciate the beauty of Florence, then you should prefer walking the distances to being driven around. The magic of the city is best captured when you are on foot. But if you like there are bike rental services courtesy of the city that can help you get around much faster while still getting to see all the architecture and works of art. The historic center is a no-ride zone and any violation of this results in hefty fines.

To get into Florence via car the A-1 Autostrada is the best highway. It connects to Bologna, Milan and even Rome. Driving around the city is somewhat complicate and if you happen to rent a car, be sure to ask about getting in and out of the city without violating the ZTL- these are rules. Once in the Piazzale Michelangelo, you can make the parking but only for a specified amount of time. You can pretty much walk from here on end since the distance to the heart of the city is not too long.

Not only does it have some beautiful architecture but some stunning restaurants to wet your appetite!

 

Florence

The city of Florence can well pass for the place with the greatest art in the world. Buildings are adorned in it, and this combined with the great architecture, make the initial statement well worth believing. So you have planned to visit the city and be part of its glory, then you need to have all the travel information that may help you make that necessary trip.

Amerigo Vespucci international airport is the one closest to the city, with the driving distance being about fifteen minutes, by bus or taxi in this case. If you opt for the bus, there is the Ataf Sita Vola in Bus service that costs 4.50 Euro one-way. It transports to the central train station that gives you access to the other major cities in Italy. The trains are fast and modern and they connect you to the rest of Italy and essentially Europe too.

If you are planning on making the trip even special why not stay in a Florence Apartment

If you really want to appreciate the beauty of Florence, then you should prefer walking the distances to being driven around. The magic of the city is best captured when you are on foot. But if you like there are bike rental services courtesy of the city that can help you get around much faster while still getting to see all the architecture and works of art. The historic center is a no-ride zone and any violation of this results in hefty fines.

To get into Florence via car the A-1 Autostrada is the best highway. It connects to Bologna, Milan and even Rome. Driving around the city is somewhat complicate and if you happen to rent a car, be sure to ask about getting in and out of the city without violating the ZTL- these are rules. Once in the Piazzale Michelangelo, you can make the parking but only for a specified amount of time. You can pretty much walk from here on end since the distance to the heart of the city is not too long.

Outside the historical center is where most of the Italians go to it, and depending on how much you want to spend, there are several dishes for you to choose from. Your taste buds will have a kick as you get to taste the Italian food. If you are in the spirit of spending, then there are great restaurants that will help you do just that.

 

Visit Venice!

There are not many other cities in the world like Venice. The city is a full of canals, bridges, cobblestone streets and lively squares. Explore the unique sites of this great city on foot or by vaporetto, a network of boat which is them main mode of transportation in the city.

 

Make the most of your visit to the amazing city and stay in a Venice Apartment.

When in Venice, the must see sights are:

St. Mark's Basilica is the best example of Byzantine architecture in the world. Filled with incredible artworks, the church has over 40,000 gold mosaics covering the walls and ceilings. Just outside is St. Mark's Square, or Panetta, the gathering place where you can people watch while sitting at one of the sidewalk cares. Take a short elevator ride up the bell tower, St. Mark's Campanile, for amazing views of the Piazza and Basilica. St. Mark's is also full of pigeons. There are only certain areas where you can feed them, so make sure to look at the signs to avoid a fine. An interesting fact is that Venice only allows a certain number of vendors to sell bird seeds - these licenses are passed on from one generation to another. It would be highly unlikely for someone to be able to obtain a license to sell feed today unless it was already in the family.

Venice has over 409 bridges, over 150 canals. The Grand Canal is the main water-traffic thoroughfare full of gondoliers serenading tourist and locals moving swiftly on evaporators also known as water buses. Lined with more than 170 historical palazzos, the Grand Canal offers a view into the everyday life of this bustling city. When riding in a gondola, many cannot appreciate the work that goes into each one. They are made from 8 different types of wood, in 280 pieces. Take note also that one side of the gondola is longer than the other, to offer set the weight of the gondolier.

One of the most famous buildings in Venice is the Doge Palace. The building has been used as the home to the ruling family, a courthouse and prison. Its unique gothic architecture features beautiful medieval sculptures, columns and arcades. Look for the red marble arch, once reserved for the Doge to announce death sentences and oversee public executions in the square below. Many of the Italy tours include sightseeing already.