Oslo: The Viking Capital of Norway
by Gaizka Pujana.Oslo is the capital city of Norway. It is located at the head of the Oslofjord inlet and at the foot of a large forest giving it lovely natural beauty. Oslo has a fascinating Viking past, while at the same time being a modern and progressive city wit...
The Reykjavik
by David H. Urmann.Reykjavík is known as the largest city and capital of Iceland. Reykjavik is included in ranking for the Fifteen Greenest Cities Worldwide on the Grist Magazine. Reykjavik is also the centre and heart of economic as well as governmental activit...
A Lazy Sunday In Southampton
by Paul Serellis.In a city that boasts over 230,00 residents, 50+ cafes, bars and pubs and well over 20 clubs and live music venues Southampton has evolved into the centre of Southern England.Two Universities help contribute to create one of the biggest populations o...
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The History of Grace Kelly From Monaco
by Tania Machowska.Grace is an American young girl from Philadelphia, puritan raised. Grace was an exceptional child, later as a film star full of contradictions. Although she was very reserved Grace managed to get over the obstacles that made her a shy person and she...
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The Changing Seasons Of Finland
by Gordon Warre.Spring, from March to May, is short and exceptionally sweet after the long winter. There is a tangible sense of exhilaration as the snow melts. In the south, this can happen as early as March, while in the north as late as May. Forests burst with fre...
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A Brief History Of Oslo
by Gordon Warre.There are some doubts as to the meaning of the name of Oslo. Researchers agree that the term Os can be understood as either a long and narrow hill or as a reference to a pre-Christian God. The second half of the name, Lo, generally refers to a field....
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The Great Market Hall in Budapest
by Philip Hunt.Some 15 years ago, I was invited by a colleague, to work on a project in Hungary, staying in Budapest; it was delayed and eventually I was unable to go. However, somewhat jealous of his visit to this fascinating and then strangely remote destination,...
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Wild Rangers Of The East
by Sushmita Gupta.Two of the National Parks of the East which supposedly receive the most number of visitors every year are "The Sunderbans National Park" and "The Kaziranga National Park". Home to scads of endangered and rare species, these National Parks provide an ...
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