What Is The Oldest Bar In Paris?
Lets begin by wandering down rue Mazarine from the Odéon square. Bingo? We almost immediately come on Le Procope, where a plaque affirms it is the oldest café in the world.
It opened in 1686, mainly to offer coffee. This beverages fashion had been recently imported from Austria - the Viennese got their caffeine zonks from the Turks during a lull in the Ottoman siege of their city ca. 1623.
Voltaire and… God
Brussels
The city of Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and is a modern city that is rich in medieval and art-nouveau buildings. Brussels is steeped in rich history with plenty of museums and galleries and a pulsating cultural life.
Brussels is also the administrative center of the European Union, which has earned the city the title ‘the capital of Europe’. The business sector in Brussels is booming with international agencies taking root in the city, however not at the expense of the rich cultural history. The juxtaposition of past and present is evident in Brussels with blocks lined with international businesses and their advanced steel and glass high rises which are only a few steps away from cobbled streets and medieval architecture that speaks of the city’s flavourful past.
Visiting Cologne Germany
- five great places to see. by Kim
Are you considering a visit to Germany? Why not visit the city of Cologne. It has a history which goes back to the Roman era. Located next to river Rhine and the fourth largest city in Germany it offers good a connection to the nearby cities of Düsseldorf and Bonn. Cologne is also linked with Amsterdam, Brussels, London and Paris by Thalys, ICE and Eurostar High Speed trains. The Frankfurt airport has a direct service to Cologne and is within one hour by ICE trains.
Top Romantic Getaways
Islands of Hawaii Oahu Oahu with its endless contrasts from ancient stone temples to modern high rises makes for one of the best romantic getaways. Warm water, blue seas, lots of sun, sand and mischief, it is the home to the Waikiki Beach one of the most popular of Hawaiian beaches. With gorgeous sea front hotels, romantic evening meals and sun sets, it is truly a paradise on earth.
