0: Novi, Michigan by Mrs. Lee

Home sweet home!  That's asaying that I love to say when I talk about Novi, Michigan.  

Novi islocated approximately 25 miles northwest of the center of Detroit It is in the Midwest state of Michigan and the continent of North America.

If you decide to visit this finecity, make sure you're prepared for our four season climate.  Wedefinitely have distinct seasons of summer, fall, spring, and winter. Oursummers are warm and sunny. Bring your bathing suits for swimming in ourfresh-water lakes in the summer.  For our winter months, bundle up forsnowmobiling or cross-country skiing which are two favorite hobbies in ourstate.

     Novi is known for its shopping,schools, and family-friendly community. Twelve Oaks Mall is a premiere shoppingcenter. It has a variety of shops and people from all over the southeastMichigan visit this local business. 

Education is another attractive part ofNovi's community.  It has amazing schools that rank in the top ten percentof Michigan schools.  The teachers really care about their students andthe schools work together with parents and the community. Lastly, Novi has manyfamily-friendly places and programs within its borders.  There arecommunity programs such as parks and recreation team sports, daddy-daughterdances, and summer concerts series to bring families together.

Novi has a government thatleads a very diverse people. Novi's people appointed a city managerand elected a City Council to lead it.   The City Council consists of themayor, elected to a two-year term, and six at-large council members elected tofour-year terms.. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,224, an increaseover the 2000 census count of 47,386. There are many cultures represented inNovi. There is a large Japanese population and school located in Novi.Indian, Korean, Chinese, and many others add to the rich diversity of thiscity.

Did you know that there are many theories of how Novi got its name?  The township was named Novi when itwas organized in 1832 from Farmington Township.  Some think that itwas a shortened version of the suggestion by a resident's wife. Another theorywas that the township being stop number 6 on the railroad.  A finaltheory was that Novi was the sixth stagecoach stop outside of Detroit. All those theories don't match with Novi's timeline.

Novi is a fantasticplace to live and visit!  Come and enjoy!

Sources: Novi (Images of America) byBarbara G. Louie and Samuel D. Popkin and Official Website of Novi

1: India,New Delhi by Aryan

2: Berlin, Germany by Jack

3: Peru,Lima by Aryan

4: Rio de Janeiro,Brazil by Arun

Welcome to Rio!  Rio isn’t the capitol of Brazil,Brasilia is, but it sure is a large and important city.

  Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazilin the continent of South America and is 22.9083° S, 43.2436° W. It is on thecoast and is the second largest city in Brazil. The best way to get there formost people is by plane.

  Rio has a hot humid tropicalclimate. Annual rain fall is 44 inches, the most rain falls in Rio’s summer(January – March).Bring a rain coat and warm weather clothes throughoutthe year.

  Rio is also famous for its beaches, Rain Forests,and Botanical gardens. Its people are famousfor having fun, singing, dancing, enjoying the beach and festivals. Samba startsthe carnival, http://www.rioguiaoficial.com.br/en/rio-de-janeiro/video?vlink=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkDJFZmjCvY&feature=youtube_gdatawhich is the one of the biggest festivals in the world, held before Lent. Ifyou’re in Rio at the time of carnival have fun! But if you aren’t there at Lentdon’t worry; a fun place to go is Copacabanabeach. 

5: Cairo, Egypt by Arun

by Arun 

 Welcome to Cairothe capital of Egypt a very cultural city and the largest city in Africa.People from Cairo are very welcoming people so come see this amazing place!

 Cairo, Egypt is located inthe continent of Africa. It is about 30 degrees latitude and 31 degreeslongitude. The best way for us to get there is by air but people from a nearbycity::text like Giza would use a car. Cairo is about 50 kilometers from Giza.

  Cairo is a nice hot place but be careful you don’t want to get caught ina sandstorm they are rough. Bring shorts and a tee-shirt in the day but, itgets cold at night so still bring some warmer clothes.

    Many people know about the pyramids in Gizaand the sphinx. But did you know that thesphinx’s nose was thought to been blown off by Napoleon’s gunners? The sphinx’sbody is a lion and the head is o the pharaoh who designed the sphinx.

  The Great Pyramids are in the outskirts of Cairo the biggest of thethree is called Cheops named after the pharaoh buried there. Each block weighedabout 2.5 tons they were cut so precisely that a sharp knife can’t be squeezedin the seams. https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQHq9ruCh_55eN00ArOFtlO72BA6dp4cF2Lirk1QmyHKehfcgUK3A

  The Cairo tower is590 feet high! Its views of Cairo are amazing.The tower is one of Cairo’s largest buildings. It is close to the Nile, the longest river on earth, so you have agreat view of that too. The Nile begins in central Africa traveling throughEgypt to the Mediterranean Sea. https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQxE_D3wo-0jqpimDehI_t4Usn7Ixx729RyU7vKvntYP0GIBWpCBg

    Didyou know that some boys can’t afford soccer balls, so they stuff old socks withrags instead?  There is a president and aprime minister that help to govern the country. The currency is the EgyptianPound ($1= 6.73 Egyptian Pounds).

Sources:

Cairo, Conrad Stein

http://www.amazon.com/Cairo-Cities-World-Childrens-Hardcover/dp/0516200240/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1362625837&sr=1-1&keywords=cairo+conrad+stein

Egypt, Joseph Hobbs

http://www.amazon.com/Egypt-Modern-World-Nations-Joseph/dp/0791071782/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1362625949&sr=1-6&keywords=egypt+hobbs

6: Bridgetown, Barbados by Miles

Bridgetown, Barbados

by Miles Brown

     Bridgetown Barbados is the largest city on the island of Barbados.  It is also the capital of Barbados. Barbados is in the Caribbean.  It is very small, as it is only 21 miles in length and 14 miles in width, and covers an area of 166 square miles.  Barbados is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic Ocean and 62 miles east of the Windward Islands and The Caribbean Sea.  It is actually the easternmost island in the Caribbean.  Interestingly enough, Barbados is completely surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.  It is not touched by the Caribbean Sea at all!

     There are many ways to get to Barbados. The most convenient ways to get there are by air and by sea, since it is an island and there is no land bridge to Barbados from America.  A lot of people take luxury cruise ships to all of the Caribbean islands.  Many others choose to fly on planes to get directly to Barbados.

     The weather in Bridgetown is tropical and mild. It is usually warm and sunny and when it does rain, it is usually in quick showers so you can enjoy the rest of the day!  You would need to bring warm weather clothes::text like T-shirts and shorts and of course, swimsuits! You would also need to bring sunglasses, hats and suntan lotion.  The beautiful sunrays deliver an average of 86 degree Fahrenheit weather, with the northeast trade winds consistently blowing to keep it breezy instead of too hot.   The weather is fairly consistent year round with more rain during hurricane season, which runs June through September.

     Activities in Bridgetown include sailing, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, water skiing, golfing, shopping, and viewing cricket matches, horse races and polo matches.  To see a piece of American history, you can visit a church that George Washington attended when he was eleven.  If you::text like beaches, Bridgetown has many beautiful ones to enjoy, such as the beaches along the South Coast Boardwalk.  If you::text like history, you must see the National Heroes Square. It has many historical buildings and monuments of past leaders.  For more history and culture, the Barbados Garrison, located in Bridgetown, is a UNESCO World Heritage sight.  That means it was deemed to have special cultural or physical significance.  Another amazing place to see is the Harrison Caves.  They are located in the middle of Barbados and the tour takes you on a tram ride underground to view these naturally formed wonders of the earth.

     Barbados has a resident population of about 250,000 people, with over 90,000 people living in Bridgetown.  Barbadian people, or Bajan’s - as they refer to themselves, love life.  They are friendly, happy people who enjoy the arts, value education and love to watch sports and celebrate, especially during Carnival! Barbados has a labor force of about 125,000 skilled and well-educated people.  The education is based on the British system, and produces a literacy rate of 99%, which is one of the highest in the world.  Bridgetown was initially a key hub for trade and commerce.  Now, most of Barbados’ income comes from manufacturing and tourism. 

     There are many interesting facts about Barbados and Bridgetown in particular.  The name Barbados came from the Bearded Fig Trees that once were found abundantly on the island.  Also, Bridgetown was originally named Indian Bridge. Before the English took Barbados, the Portuguese used it as a rest stop where they picked up food.  Barbados has always flown the British flag until it’s independence in 1966.   It has the third oldest parliament in the world, having 358 years of continuous parliamentary government. Barbados is also the birthplace of Grammy winning artist Rihanna.  It is the only coral island in the region that has all white sand beaches.  Also, Barbados was the first Caribbean island to have piped water and it still maintains pure drinking water.   Lastly, in an interesting tie to the United States, did you know that South Carolina was originally settled by Barbadians and its first Governor was a Barbadian?

Come relax and have fun in sunny Bridgetown, Barbados!

Sources:

Caribbean Eyewitness Travel Guide, DK Dorling Kindersley publishing

Barbados.org 

visitbarbados.org

7: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe by Miles

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

by Miles Brown

Lions and tigers and zebras, oh my!  Bulawayo, Zimbabwe is full of safaris,history and fun!

    Bulawayo islocated in Matabeleland, the southwest area of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located inSouthern Africa between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers.  It is bordered by South Africa, Botswana,Zambia and Mozambique.  Zimbabwe is onthe western hemisphere, under the equator. It is on the continent Africa. The best ways to get to Bulawayo are by plane and by land vehicles.

     The weather inBulawayo is very hot in the summer but mild in the winter.  It has a humid, subtropical climate eventhough it lies within the tropics. This is caused by its relatively highaltitude.   The average temperature is 66degrees Fahrenheit.  Bulawayo is cooledby the south east trade winds, and it has three seasons.  The first season is a cool, dry winter periodthat runs from May to August.  The secondseason is a hot, dry period that runs in the early summer from late August toearly November.  The last season is awarm, wet period that runs the rest of summer from early November toApril.  The average maximum temperaturesrange from 69 degrees in July to 86 degrees in October, which is the hottestand driest month.  The nights are alwayscool, ranging from 45 to 60 degrees, depending on the season.  You would need to pack shorts, t-shirts, alight coat, sunscreen, sunglasses and cameras. You would also need to remember pants and polar fleece jackets for thecool nights.

     There are manymust see places in Bulawayo.  One suchplace is the Khami Ruins,  which weresuspected to be from the late iron age.  Another must see place is Victoria Falls because of its spectacular dropdown. The view from the falls is amazing and eye catching!  Bulawayo is also home to several museums ofnational importance.  The most notableones are the National History Museum of Zimbabwe, the National Gallery,Bulawayo, and the Bulawayo Railway Museum.  Another great tourist attraction is Matopo National Park. You can go onsafaris there! 

   Bulawayo has aresident population of about 731,000 people. It is the second largest city in Zimbabwe, after the capitolHarare.  Bulawayo is regarded as theindustrial and business capital of Zimbabwe, with many manufacturing industrieslocated there.  It is also home to theNational Railways of Zimbabwe because of its strategic location near SouthAfrica and Botswana.   Bulawayo is amulticultural city with most residents able to speak at least threelanguages!  These languages include English,Ndebele, Shona, Xhosa, Kalanga, Sotho, Nambya, Tonga and Venda.  Most of Bulawayo’s population belongs to theNdebele ethnic group and they descend from a 19^th century Zulumigration that is a minority in Zimbabwe. For culture and recreation, the people of Bulawayo enjoy sports such ascricket and horse racing, and their numerous parks and museums. 

     There are manyinteresting facts about Bulawayo.  Forexample,  did you know that Bulawayo isalso known as the City of Kings or KoNtuthu ziyathunqa, which is a SiNdebeleword meaning “a place of smoky fires?” Another interesting fact is that the city was founded by the Ndebeleking, Lobengula, who settled in modern day Zimbabwe around the 1840’s after theNdebele people’s great trek from Zululand. Also, the name Bulawayo originally comes from the SiNdebele wordKoBulawayo, which means “a place where he is being killed.”  That refers to when they took over and killedthe reigning prince.

Come visit Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and have the safari adventureof your life!

Sources:

Zimbabwe Handbook: Travel Guide to Zimbabwe, Footprint Handbooks

bulawayopublicity.com, zimbabwe.places.co.za

8: New Orleans, Louisiana by Miles

New Orleans, Louisiana

by Miles Brown 

As smooth as the jazz music, as spicy as the Cajun cuisine,New Orleans, Louisiana is a recipe for fun!

    New Orleans islocated in Southeastern Louisiana on the banks of the Mississippi River,approximately 105 miles upriver from the Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana is locatedat the southeast corner of the United States, which makes it a part of thecontinent of North America. The best ways to get to New Orleans are by land(trains, cars, etc.), by air, and by water.

     The weather inNew Orleans is humid and tropical.  Inthe winter the weather is typically mild, with the lows averaging 46 degreesFahrenheit and the highs being around 63 degrees.  In the summer the weather is generally veryhot and humid, with the lows averaging 76 degrees Fahrenheit and the highsbeing around 93 degrees.   They don’thave four distinct seasons, and the biggest change occurs between summer andwinter.  You would need to pack shorts,t-shirts and swimsuits in the summer and light pants and polar fleeces fornights in the winter.

     There are manymust see places in New Orleans.  Some ofthe most notable ones are in the French Quarter.  One such attraction is Cafe’ Du Monde. It isfamous for its beignets, which are fried fritters that are sometimes filledwith fruit. Their coffee, known as café au lait, is famous as well.  Bourbon Street is home to Mardi Gras, whichis an annual carnival event that celebrates preparing for the start of theCatholic season of Lent, and is held on the Tuesday before Lent begins.  There are many activities going on duringthat time, such as masquerade balls and parties, but the parade is one of themost popular events and is such a sight to see!    At Lake Pontchartrain, fishing is plentifuland a lot of fun!  Even though it is nota real lake it is a still one of the biggest wetlands in the UnitedStates.  New Orleans is known for itsfamous spots to visit that honor history, dining, and arts andentertainment. 

  New Orleans has aresident population of about 360,740 people. It is a major port and the largest city in the state of Louisiana.  New Orleans is famous for its cuisine, architecture,annual celebrations, and its music.  Itis especially well known for being the birthplace of Jazz.  New Orleans is often referred to as the “mostunique” city in the United States!

     There are manyinteresting facts about New Orleans.  Forexample, New Orleans is namedafter Orleans, a city located on the Loire River in Centre, France.  Did you know that New Orleans issupposed to be the most haunted city on Earth and it was nicknamed “City of theDead”?  Another fact is Louisiana is the onlystate without counties. Also, Louisiana was named in honor of King LouisXIV.  For sports fans, New Orleansrecently hosted Superbowl  47!

Come to New Orleans and enjoy music, cuisine, and much, muchmore!

Sources:

New Orleans Eyewitness Travel Guide, DK Dorling Kindersley publishing

neworleansonine.com

 louisianatravel.com

9: Lisbon, Portugal by Miles

10: London,U.K by Yiou

London is the capital of the U.K,and has been described as the world cultural capital! More than 300languages are spoken within its boundaries! Explore the wonders through thisjourney!

   London’s location isvery unique, sitting on top of the prime meridian. It’s located on the river Thames. It’s also issplit into 2 parts, Westminster and London. The center is truly the City ofLondon, though people say the surroundings are part of London. The best way toget there is by plane.

   London’s climate isn’t very different than Southern U.K, andis full of twists and turns. Despite it’s reputation for being a rainycity, London doesn’t get much more rain than Rome, which gets 32.8 inaveragely in a year. London only gets two months of “summer”, and by that Imean months that get temperatures over 70˚F(averagely), and that’s July andAugust. Winter temperatures seldom fall below −4 °C (24.8 °F) or riseabove 14 °C (57.2 °F). I’d suggest a thin long sleeved shirt for summer,or a medium thick coat for winter.

     Thiscity’s unique places are all around you! Visit the Shard, the tallestbuilding in London, or watch from the spectacular view of the London Eye, orelse explore the hidden wonders of Buckingham Palace. The Shard is a giant95-storie tall building, and was finished on March 30^th, 2012, andwas inaugurated on July 5^th, 2012. The London Eye was the tallestFerris wheel in the world, until the Star Of Nanchang surpassed it. Buckinghampalace was originally named Buckingham house, because it started out as atownhouse for The Duke of Buckingham.

    London is the seat of the U.K government,located in the Westminster Palace. The Romans named it Londinium. Didyou know? London is the BIGGEST city in Europe!

  London is an all-for-all beautiful place. Come on andtake a trip!

Sources: Kid's London(Dorling Kindersly travel guides)by Simon Adams

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London

  By:Yiou

11: Paris, France by: Lisa

  "Wow! Cool!" Those are some things I::text like to say when I go to Paris, France. Paris is full with landscapes, museums, and many other more very fun places you can go to.

12: London U.K by Aryan

  

  Our city’s dollar is called pounds . Did you know OneBritish Pound is worth $1.52 in United States Dollars.In London, many people listen to punk, garage, house, rock, pop and R&B. British food has regularly been focused onbeef, lamb, pork, chicken and fish and regularly served with potatoes and oneother vegetable. The most common and typical foods eaten in London include thesandwich, fish and chips, pies::text like the Cornish pasty, trifle and roastsdinners. Some of our main dishes have strange names::text like Bubble & Squeakand Toad-in-the-Hole.

 By Aryan

13: San Francisco, California by: Lisa

14: Spain by: Lisa

"Ah. What a wonderful place to relax and have fun!" Do you know what that place is? You guessed it. Spain. Spain is the perfect place to have fun and enjoy yourself.

 Spain is located in southwestern Europe, which is close to France. Spain also takes up most of the Iberian Peninsula . It shares the Peninsula with Portugal on the west and France lies in the northeast. The Atlantic Ocean is to the southwest and northwest also. Lastly, the Balearic Islands is east from Spain. 

 The weather in San Francisco is guaranteed to be sunny in there famous beaches, all day, every day. But it is not just that. One of Spain's biggest myths is that Spain always has good weather. It is true that in the summer is usually almost always sunny and warm, but it is never a guarantee that it is always sunny, sometimes it can be rainy or windy! 

 What are some cool places you can see in Spain? You might ask. I can answer that question. The first place I would recommend is the La Monumental. It can hold up to 23,000 people while the bullfighter uses a bright cape to get the bull to attack to entertain the large, cheering crowd. The second place I would::text like to mention is the Escorial. They can climb 86 different staircases, look out 1,200 windows, and walk through 2,673 doors. It contains a college, a church, and a monastery.

 Basic facts about Spain is that more than 44,108,000 people live in there and there is more then 21,780,000 men and more than 22,327,661 women. And also did you know that over 98% of people are Roman Catholic? Also, Spain was voted 97.6 that it was the best country! Lastly,the area of Spain is 504,780 sq km.

So come on! Let's got to Spain!

Sources: Spain, by Lewis K. Parker and Spain by Debbie l. Yanuck

BY:LISA

 

15: Hyderabad, India By: Abhinav

 

16: Orlando, Florida by: Abhinav

17: Phoenix, Arizona by Jak

                WELCOME TO  ARIZONA!                                                          

              Come and explore the Gold Mines and the Wild Wild West in the Grand Canyon State of Arizona!!

              Arizona is located in North America, in the United States. It’s boarders are Utah, Nevada, California, Mexico and New Mexico. The bodies of water that surround Arizona are Lake Powell, the Gulf of California and lake Mead. Phoenix is the capital of Arizona. Phoenix is located in the south central part of state on the Salt River. You can travel to Phoenix, Arizona by car, bus, train and plane. I would take a plane.

            Arizona’s climate changes from one region to the next. The mountains have very cold winters that are harsh, but the desert winters are sunny and mild. In June, July and August it can get up to 100F. Winter brings milder temperature to the desert of about 70F. At night it can drop to below freezing. For this trip I would pack t-shirts, shorts, long sleeve shirts, shorts, pants, shoes, socks, Jacket, hat, gloves, sun glasses and don’t forget your sunscreen!!! 

               There are so many fun things to do in Arizona. These are my top three things I would::text like to do and go to in Arizona. First, I would visit The Grand Canyon. The reason I chose this was because there are trails to hike on or you can go on a mule-back ride. The Peach Springs are awesome to see and you can visit the Native American sites and ruins.

Second, I suggest going to the Goldfield Ghost Town and go on a gold mine tour.

 My last stop, would be the Petrified Forest National Park. I chose this because there are piles of colorful petrified wood at this park. Also, there is a dinosaur exhibit and you get to go on a tour and look at fossils of a creature named “Gertie”.

                 Arizona became a state on February 14, 1912 and is the 48th state. Arizona is known as the “The Grand Canyon State”. The States named came from the Indian word Arizonac which means “Small Springs”. Arizona’s population is over 6 million and is the 15th largest state. The people of Arizona are very diverse. Arizona has a large Hispanic population. Arizona has the third largest Native American population among the states, about 250,000 people. Navajo craftspeople are world famous for hand woven textiles and pottery. In 1887, Phoenix became the capital of the Arizona territory. Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona, with more than 4 million people and is the  6th largest city in the country. Phoenix metropolitan area is the states industrial leader. Manufacturing, mining, and agriculture are Arizona’s top industries. Phoenix is home to professional basketball, baseball, football, and hockey franchises. As well as, The Phoenix Art museum, The world-class Arizona Symphony, and The Phoenix Museum of History. 

                  Did you know that...

         Arizona provides enough cotton to make one pair of jeans for every American. There is about 50,000 tons of Arizona copper used to make coins every year. The London Bridge came to Arizona in over 10,000 pieces. It is now in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Arizonans do not change their clocks to daylight savings time. Only on the Navajo Reservation, the Navajo use daylight savings time. Arizona features an unusual college called the Arizona Cowboy College. The Gila monster is the only venomous lizard in the United States.

                     See You Soon!

Sources:

Arizona (America the Beautiful,Third) 

by Barbara Somervill

ARIZONA: Library of the States(World Almanac).

by Michael Martin

18: Cancun, Mexico by Jack

Cancun, Mexico

               What would you expect to see when yougo to Cancun?  Would you expect to be in thenice weather all the time?  Or would youexpect to go swim in Tulum Beach?  Bothof those are correct.  Cancun has manyinteresting family vacation places to visit, so go visit Cancun.

Cancun is on the continent of NorthAmerica.  It is located in the YucatanPeninsula on the Gulf of Campeche and Gulf of Mexico.  The best way to get there from Michigan is totake a plane.  There is a direct flightfrom Detroit on Spirit Airlines and it takes about 3 hours.

               Theweather is very nice in Cancun.  Theaverage high temperature is between 81 and 90 degrees F year round with Januarybeing the coldest month and June, July and August being the warmestmonths.  The average lows are between 67and 78, so it stays pretty warm during the nights.  If you were to travel to Cancun, I recommendyou bring a swimsuit, shorts, and short sleeves.  Don’t forget the sunglasses!

   Thefirst site I would visit would be the Mayan Ruins.  We will be going there for spring break andwe will be climbing the steps the last year that you can climbs them.  

I would also::text like to visit Tulum Beach.  There are a variety of things to do at TulumBeach such as zip lining, cavern rappel, and cave snorkeling.  The third place I would visit would be theGulf of Mexico.  There is a reallyinteresting whale/shark snorkel experience that I would love to do.  You can snorkel the reef and spot some reallyinteresting animals such as dolphins and flamingos.

               Oneinteresting thing that Mexicans do is always give a handshake when meetingsomeone.  If you are friends withsomeone, you may give them a handshake and a light hug.  Another strong cultural thing that Mexicansmay do is folk dancing.  There is a hugevariety of dances. 

               Thepopulation of Cancun is 628,306.  Most ofthe people who live in Cancun are from Yucatan or other parts of Mexico.  There also is a growing population ofAmericans and Europeans.  There is ashield that represents the city.  It isdivided into three cultural symbols – red for the rays of the sun, blue for theCaribbean Sea, and yellow for the hot sand.

               As youcan see, there are many interesting places in Cancun to visit.  From the very nice temperatures to TulumBeach and the growing populations of Europeans and Americans, maybe some of youwill be the Americans that settle in Cancun.

Mexico - Many Culture, One World by Gina DeAngelis

spirit.com

viator.com

cancunassist.com

wikipedia.com/wiki/cancun

19: London, England by Sahana

Be prepared! Because the climate there would be rain, and mist prevails of much of the year. But snow is rare in London. The average January temperature is 39 degrees Fahrenheit. And the average July temperature is 63 degrees Fahrenheit.

20: Mexico City,Mexico by Jak

     There is always something new and interesting to learn about Mexico!!

   From it’s fascinating cultures to its colorful celebrations and delicious food...

       Mexico is located on the continent of North America, along the southern boarder of the U.S..  Arizona, Texas, and California share the same boarder. On the east side is the Gulf of Mexico and on the west is the Pacific Ocean. The Southern boarder of Mexico touches South America. Mexico City is the capital of Mexico, it is located in the center of Mexico. The most common way to travel to Mexico is to take a plane. You can drive to Mexico, but it will take a long time.

        Mexico has gentle and warm seasons. It does not rain a lot in Mexico. The climate in Mexico is influenced by the elevation. The temperature does not really get warmer to the south, but the heat and humidity increases as you descend from the Plateau of Mexico to the seacoast. What you will need to pack for your trip to Mexico is short sleeve shirts, shorts, swimsuit, shoes light weight jacket, sun glasses and don’t forget the sun screen!!

         When you come to Mexico, I would recommend you visit El Zocolo in Mexico City.

In Spanish it means “base” or “foundation”. It is Mexico City’s main plaza, where The Cathedral of Mexico City and The National Palace is located. It is one of the world’s largest public squares. It sets on the same site of the former Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.

  Next, you must see the Ancient Pyramids. Some of the stones used to build The Cathedral of Mexico City(1500”s) were taken from the Aztec temples.

 Diego Rivera is a famous Mexican artist. HIs most famous painting, is an image mural painted on the wall of the the National Palace in Mexico City. Murals are an ancient Mexican tradition. Rivera’s mural shows his interpretation of Mexican history. I think all three places shows Mexico’s history and rich culture. 

         Mexico City is the third largest city in the world. It is the oldest capital city in the Americas. Some 20 million people live in Mexico City region. Mexico City is the nation’s economic center, with 50% of it’s industry and almost all it’s banks and businesses. It is the center of government. Mexican money is called the peso. Mexico uses the metric system. The official language is Spanish. The flag of Mexico shows the Eagle, snake and cactus- prophetic emblem of the Aztecs. The largest and oldest university is located in Mexico City.

           Music and festivals are a central part of life. Mexico’s history and cultures are tasted in its food. The countries diet is mainly a blend of Indian and Spanish traditions.Influences from other countries has resulted in one of the worlds most unique and delicious cuisines.Do you::text like tacos? Maybe you’ll want to try a taco de cabeza(cow head taco) or a lengua taco(tongue taco). If you want something really unusual try a snack called chapulines(fried grasshoppers) a delicacy in Oaxaca, Mexico.

             Did you know that.....

      Mexico introduced chocolate, corn and chiles to the world. Mexico is the largest salt producer in the world. Mexico has 31 states.

Mexico is located in the “Ring of Fire”, one of the earths most violent earthquake and volcano zones. Mexico City was built on a lake and is sinking 6-8 in. per year. Millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico from the U.S. and Canada each year. The bullring  in Mexico City, the Plaza Mexico is the largest such stadium in the world. 

            In modern Mexico, all roads lead to Mexico City!!! 

Scources:

MEXICO

(Enchantment of the World,second)

by R. Conrad Stein

Focus on Mexico

by

Louis B. CASAGRANDE &

Sylvia A. Johnson 

21: Budapest,Hungary by Jak

          There’s no place::text like Hungary!!

        Hungary is located in East-Central Europe. Hungary is a small country and has no coastline. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides. The country is sliced into three sections by the Tisza and Danube Rivers. It’s boarders are Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Ukraine. Budapest is the capital of Hungary. Budapest lies on both sides of the Danube River. Buda on the western side of the river and Pest on the east. I recommend traveling to Hungary by plane or train.

            Hungary has a temperate climate, pleasant and mild. The warmest month is July with an average temperature of 72F and the coldest month is January with an average temperature of 32F. If you are planning a trip to Hungary in the summertime, you’ll want to bring t-shirts, shorts, a swimsuit, a light weight jacket and sunglasses. In the winter, pack warmer clothes, long sleeve shirts, pants, a warm coat, gloves, hat and also a swimsuit.

             When you visit Hungary, I recommend you take a trip to the capital city, Budapest. I recommend going to The Matthias Church, it is very beautiful and rich in history. The church was nearly destroyed in the war. Next, I recommend visiting The Castle Hill section of Budapest, where the Royal Palace is located. There is a lot to see in this area, such as, The Hungary National Gallery, The Budapest Historic Museum, and The Museum of Recent History.

    Finally, I would suggest you go to the Szecheny Thermal Bath in Budapest, for therapeutic bathing and a game of chess. Hungary has over 1300 thermal springs. Budapest is known as the “town of baths”.

            Budapest is one of the loveliest of all the European capitals. It is the largest city in Hungary, with nearly 2 million people. It is largest city in East-Central Europe and the 7th largest city in the European Union.  Budapest is the economic, political, and cultural center of Hungary. It is a city with two faces. Pest is a much newer and vibrant city and on the opposite side of the river is Buda, an older city, rich in history. Hungary’s official  name is “Hungarian Republic”, with a population of over 10 million. Hungarians are Magyars, the descendants of tribes from the east, who arrived in the 9th century. Their language is Hungarian Magyar. Their flag has vertical bands of red, white,and green. Their national symbol is the Cimer, Hungary’s coat-of-arms. Hungary became a member of the European Union in May 2004. Their currency is called the Forint, it is based on the decimal system. They use the metric system. Hungary depends on their industry and international trade. Their main products are textiles, food products, chemicals, metallurgy,  machinery and equipment. 

                  Hungarians have created a rich folk art tradition. Pottery and Easter egg decorating are an ancient craft.

 Folk music and dancing are important part of Hungarian life. Hungarian wine, Goulash, and Paprika have become symbols of Hungarian cuisine worldwide.

                   Did you know that......

        Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe. Some really cool inventions::text like the Rubik’s cube, the ballpoint pen and vitamin C were invented by hungarians. The Hungarian cowboys are called Csikos. A native to Hungary is the Puli, a black sheepdog with dreadlocks. 

                  Come and Explore

  Hungary!!!

Sources:

Hungary 

Enchantment of the World.

By Ann Stalcup

Hungary: Crossroads of Europe

By Richard Steins  

22: Barcelona, Spain by Jack

Barcelona, Spain

            When you think of Barcelona, what do you think of? Do you think of the warm weather in the cold months? Or do you think of the cheering fans at Camp Nou? Well, either one’s right. There are so many cool places that people have discovered, and Barcelona is one of them!

 Barcelona is located in the northeast coast of the Iberian Peninsula facing the Mediterranean Sea.  Barcelona is on the continent of Europe.  The best way to get there is by plane.  You can take a flight from Detroit to New York and a connecting flight from New York to Barcelona.  It takes about 15 hours total. 

               The weather in Barcelona is really nice in the winter months with a high of 59 degrees F in March.  But when summertime comes in, temperatures cool down with a high of 84.2 degrees F in July.  Any time of year, I would pack shorts and a t-shirt and a light jacket. 

               The first site I would visit would be Camp Nou.  This fabulous soccer stadium is FC (Football Club) Barcelona’s home stadium.  It is so big that it seats 99,786 people. 

               The second place I would visit would be Las Ramblas.  Las Ramblas is Barcelona’s most famous street.  You can see street performers and interesting architecture. 

               The third place I would visit would be Sagrada Familia.  This is a giant temple designed by the master architect Antonio Gaudi.  Construction started in 1882 and will not be complete for another 30 to 80 years. 

               Barcelona has a population of 1,621,537.  It is the second largest city in Spain.  The city is known for hosting the 1992 Summer Olymipcs.  Barcelona speaks a mix of languages.  One is Spanish and the other is Catalan. 

               On interesting fact is that Barcelona is known for having some of the worst drivers in the world.  In fact, they have many pedestrian walking areas, because it is safer to walk than to drive.

               As you can see, there is a lot to discover about Barcelona. You can discover anything from the Old Sagrada, to Camp Nou. There is so much to learn, so visit Barcelona.   

World Refernce Atlas by Andrew Heritage

www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com

tripadvisor.com

23: Vienna, Austria by Sahana

That’s a saying I::text like to say when I talk about Vienna, Austria.

Vienna is located in a country called Austria. Austria is located in Central Europe. The continent it is located on is Europe.

  Some interesting places I would recommend to you would be, The Prater. I think you should go to The Prater because, it is Vienna’s popular park, that is a 3,200 acre (1,295 ha) people’s playground. There is an amusement park with dazzling rides that sits on its tip. The amusement park’s 212 foot (65m) Ferris wheel is a city landmark. Another place I would recommend is the Museum of Fine Arts. I think you should go there because it is another imposing building along the Ringstrasse, it houses one of the world’s finest art collections. Egyptian sculptures as well as paintings from nearly every European art movement are displayed. And finally, I think you should go to the Hofburg Palace. I think you should go there because; it was one the home of the powerful Hansburg family. The palace is a series of buildings constructed over a 700 year span. Within the palace grounds are a half a dozen museums and the decorative stable where the world famous Spanish Riding School gives demonstrations of horsemanship.

Come and enjoy a world you would have seen in a dream, of course what I meant is, use your time to have fun in Vienna Austria!

24: Madrid, Spain by Sahana

Some interesting facts about Madrid, is that its population is 3,123,317. The area is 234 square miles (606 square miles). The altitude is 2,150 feet (655 m) above sea level.

Because Madrid is the capital of Spain, many Madrilènes work in government service. The city and surrounding suburbs also have a variety of thriving industries. Madrid’s factories produce automobiles, clothing, leather goods, and an assortment of other products.

25: Antartica by Abhinav

 

26: London, England by Arun

Welcome to London, thecapital of England. Londoners are very welcoming to visitors. Don’t worry because they will treat you the same orbetter than other Londoners.     

  Londonis in the country of England. It is about 5 degrees longitude and 50 degreeslatitude. It is in Europe. London is about 135 k. from France. The best way isby air but if you’re in France you can go by boat or even a train under theChannel.

  Depending on theseason it depends what you bring. In the summerbring shorts and a T-shirt but bring a rain coat! In the winter bring winter gearotherwise you'll get cold.

  London has lots ofsites and attractions to see. Buckingham Palace is the palace were the Royal Family and The Queenlive. You can go on tours of the palace and see the 19 spectacular state roomsand learn about the history of the palace.

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 The London Eye is a very big ferris wheel that amazing views ofLondon. One great view is of the houses of Parliament and Big Ben. It is 135meters high and has an average of 3.5 million customers a year!

  The Tower of London has a long history. Most peopleknow about of the Towers gruesome history, but it has interesting facts too.  It was the first London zoo and a royalpalace. This is where you can see the crown jewels and also where once famous peoplelost their heads!

  England is led by the PrimeMinster who is::text like a president. He/she gets elected by the people. Did youknow... there is a railway that goes around the general area of London?  Another interesting place to see in London isGreenwich. This is the prime meridian, where all the time zones in the worldoriginate.

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Sources: 

Collins School World Atlas http://www.amazon.com/Collins-School-World-Atlas/dp/000732085X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1362623538&sr=1-1&keywords=collins+school+world+atlas

 British TourismWebsite: www.visitbritain.com

27: Dublin, Ireland by Mark

28: Belfast, Ireland by Mark

29: Limerck, Ireland by Mark

30: ShangHai,China By Yiou

"Yeah"! That's one thing I::text like to say whenever my parents announce a trip to Shanghai,China!

Shanghai's located on the mouth of the river Yangtze. It's on the east China coast,and is about 31˚N and 121˚E.It occupies a central location on the coastline.Thanks to its well-chosen spot,it has the makings of a port city.It's located in China,so go by plane!

  Shanghai harbors a sub-tropical climate,and,like here,has 4 distinct seasons.Winters are chilly and damp,but a bit warmer than here in Michigan.The city only gets 1-2 days of snowfall annually.Summers are VERY hot and humid,and has an average temperature of 95˚F!Shanghai gets a lot of rainfall year round,and freak thunderstorms are to be expected.For summer,wear a thin short sleeved shirt with shorts.For winter,wear a thin jacket with thick pants.
  Shanghai is a great place to have family fun,such as swimming with sharks in Aquarium 21,watching 'bots playing with Rubik's cubes at the Shanghai Museum of science and technology,or look through the old 2010 expo exhibits.If you don't::text like getting wet looking at sea life,than turn to the 155m tunnel!
The museum houses 3 floors of biology,history,marine biology,and a bunch of other -ys.
Thousands of people still visit the Shanghai expo exhibits,even though most of them closed when it ended in 2010!
  Shanghai is the largest city in China!
Did You Know?Shanghai is split into 2 parts,Pu dong and Pu xi.


  So?Still thinking?!Well,I'll make the choice for you:Come on down and have fun!!
Sources:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai
 and
Shanghai By Derrick Fludd

31: San Francisco,California,U.S.A

 Fog.Warm.Those words are what I think about whenever someone mentions San Francisco!

  The city is located on the west coast of the U.S. A more exact location is 37˚N and 122˚W.Many islands are part of this city.San Francisco is full of ups and downs;literally!It's built on a grid of around 40 hills!It's in the country,so go by plane!

 San Francisco is known for its cool summers and mild winters.Fog is regular in the summer,and the average low for winter is 46.7˚F.Temperatures exceed 75˚F only(on average)28 days of the year!It gets most of its coolness from the Pacific winds.
  San Francisco is a great place for a vacation!Visit Chinatown for a steamed bun,take a joyride on the Golden Gate bridge,or visit one o' San Francisco's many museums.The Chinatown of San Francisco is the largest and oldest of the U.S!The Golden Gate bridge was the tallest and longest bridge in the world when it was completed in 1937!Go to Bay Discovery museum and and have some fun!It is for younger kids,with hands on activities,such as building a 22-foot tall Golden Gate bridge!
  Did You Know?The Golden Gate bridge is painted national orange!

San Francisco is one of the best!Have fun in the sun!

Sources:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco

and
San Francisco:Kidding Around.By Bobi Martin.

32: Beijing,China by Gabe

Beijing China The Most Visited Place In The World!

 

 The city and country that I visited was Beijing, China. It is located in Northern China. The continent it is on is Asia. The best way to get there is by plane.

 The weather and climate in Beijing has four seasons. Spring is April to May.Spring is windy, dry and has a lot of sand storms. Summer in Beijing is June to August. The average temperature is 24degree C(75 degreesF). It is also a rainy season. Autumn in Beijing is September to October. It is harvest season.  Winter in Beijing is November to March. Average temperatures are below 0 degrees C (32 degrees F). You should pack warm clothes because of the cold  for August, September, October, and November.

 Some must see places to see in Beijing are: the Forbidden City, The Summer Palace, and the Ming Tombs. I think people should go to the Forbidden City to see people doing Tai Chi (Kung-fu).

Some basic facts about Beijing are: It is the capital of China. It is the nation's political, economic, cultural, educational and international trade and communication center. City construction has a history over 800 years old.

The culture of Beijing is an important  part of China and includes literature, music,  visual arts, martial arts, cuisine and Beijing or Peking opera a traditional form of Chinese theatre well known throughout the nation.

The population of Beijing is about 20 million. About 5million people live in the city, the rest live outside the city.

Some interesting facts about Beijing. It is one of 6 ancient cities in China. Beijing is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world!

Symbols of Beijing are The Great Wall, China Giant Panda, Beijing Opera and Chinese Kung-fu.

Sources:

Book- China by Zoe Dawson

Websites- www.travelchinaguide.com

www.tour-beijing.com/beijing/

www.chinatouristmaps.com

You Tube Video- Top 10 Attractions Beijing(China)- Travel Guide

33: Budapest, Hungary by Ben

"What a great place to go and just chill !" That's what I::text like to say when I think about Budapest, Hungary!

34: Athens,Greece by Raquel

35: Paris,France

Paris, France The City of Lights

 The city I visited is Paris. The country I visited is France. It is in West Europe. The continent of  Paris is Europe. The best way to travel there is by plane.  It takes 8 hours to get to Paris from Detroit, Mi.

 The weather and climate in Paris has 4 seasons. Fall in Paris starts in September and ends in October. Temperatures range from 60-70 degrees F. It is a rainy season. If you travel to Paris in the fall you should pack rain gear, shorts and t-shirts. Winter in Paris starts in November and goes to mid Match. Temperatures range from 0-32degrees F.It can be foggy and damp. Snow can fall in the city but mostly in the high ups (mountains). If you go to Paris in the winter you should pack warm clothes, coats, scarves, long sleeve shirts, and jeans. Spring in Paris starts in mid March and goes to April. Temperatures range from 55-60 degrees F. It can be cool and rainy or sunny with a crisp air. If you to Paris in the Spring bring rain gear, shorts,  and long sleeve t-shirts. Summer in Paris starts in April and goes to September. The temperatures range from 66-70 degrees F. It can be hot and humid or mild and bland. Bring rain gear, t-shirts and shorts if you go to Paris in the summer. Most people visit Paris in April through June. I would go to Paris in the Fall because it doesn't rain a lot.

I think people should go see The Louvre because it is the most visited museum in the world and the world's largest museum. It has 35,000 objects and home to the Mona Lisa. The Museum is spilt into 3 wings: the Richelieu Wing,The Sully Wing, and The Panon Wing.  I would::text like togo to the Louvre because I want to see the art.

I think people should go see the Hotel LeMeurice because they have crystal chandeliers, mousie floors, and windows over looking Tuileries Gardens.  I want to go to the Hotel LeMeurice because I want to eat fancy French food::text like green ravioli.

Paris is the capital of France. It has a population of 9 million people. It is one of the biggest cities in Europe. France money is called francs. The culture of Paris is French speaking and uses the English alphabet. Most peoples religion is Catholic. Some interesting facts about Paris are: They use a subway called the Metro. Paris is not the original name of Paris.The original name was Lutetia Pariciorum(Latin for mud!). There is a hotel called The Ice Cube and it is made out of ice!

Some city symbols of Paris are:The Eiffel Tower, Le Louvre (museum), Notre Dame (hunchback), Bateaux Mouche (boat trip on the Seine River), Lights (The City of Lights) and cafes.

Sources:

Books-

 Next Step France by Clare Boast

Postcards From France by Helen Arnold

Websites-

www.chacha.com

www.huitit.com/q909474.html

www.parislogue.com/paris-weather

www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2011

www.rcrere.com

www.answers.yahoo.com

You Tube-

Top 10 Places to travel in Paris, France

36: Espoo, Finland by Gabe

 

The weather and climate in Espoo, Finland have four season. Spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each season is different in Finland. Summer is warm and bright with almost 20 hours of daylight. The temperature often rises to +20 °C or more and sometimes gets close to +30°C in southern and eastern parts of the country. In the winter, northern Finland is covered by snow from November to April. In the south, the snow usually arrives in December. Autumn brings with it darkening days and cooling weather, it is also a season of beautiful color when the leaves in the trees turn bright yellow, orange, and red. In Finland temperatures are given in degrees Celsius “°C”.Finland’s climate is temperate. In southern Finland, the shortest day is about 6 hours long. In winter, temperatures of -20°C are not uncommon in many areas. The average temperature in Helsinki in July is +17°C and in February -5,7°C. Obviously, the winter temperatures in Finnish Lapland are much lower! Autumn and spring are transitional seasons and rainy. If you travel to Espoo in the winter you should pack warm clothes, boots, coats, and mittens. If you travel to Espoo in the autumn or spring pack rain gear. If you go Espoo in the summer pack t-shirts and shorts.I would::text like to go to Espoo, Finland in the summer because it is warm and I can swim.

Some basic facts about Espoo are: Forty-one percent of Espoo’s area is covered in water. Espoo is the second largest and fastest growing city in Finland, located in the heart of the metropolitan area. Espoo is a 30 minute drive from the Helsinki-Vantaa international airport. Some Interesting facts about Espoo are: Some 11,600 foreigners call Espoo home. Women make up fifty-one percent of the 250,000 population of Espoo. The Finnish flag showing "the blue of our lakes and the white snow of our winters" was made official shortly after independence in 1918.

Some City Symbols of Espoo, Finland are the Tapiola Garden City ESPOO CITY THEATRE, The International Theatre of Finland, the Brown Bear, the Swan and the Coat of Arms.

Sources-

Book-  Finland: A Question and Answer Book By Donald B. Lemke

Places I went to get my information (websites/ you tube)- http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en&tab=ww

http://www.visitespoo.fi/visitors_guide

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_long_is_the_flight_from_Detroit_to_Helsinki http://www.studyinfinland.com

37: London, England by Ben

Welcome to London!!

38: Munich, Germany by Ben

39: Harare,Zimbobwe by Raquel

40: Buenos Aires,Argentina by Raquel

41: Clearwater Beach, Florida by Sydney

In my opinion, the best place to visit in Clearwater Beach is the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. It is a family-friendly place that includes daily dolphin shows and a touch tank for the sting rays. Other animals in the aquarium are exotic fish, sea turtles, and otters. The aquarium is a rehabilitation center for the animals who get hurt in the wild. When they go to the Marine Aquarium they either stay there for their whole life or they get better and get released back in the wild. Have you ever heard of the movie Dolphin Tale? The main character from the movie is Winter the Dolphin. She is a permanent member of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Winter is very famous because she lost her tail and was the first dolphin to receive a prosthetic tail that helps her swim. People from all over the world come to see Winter swim, and she inspires people with disabilities that they can still do things that they thought they couldn't do! I saw Winter, and I was inspired to try new things that I never thought I could do. Another interesting place in Clearwater Beach, FL, is the beach. It is pure white sand that feels::text like powder when you walk on it. There are many things that can get washed up on the beach. For instance, I saw many horseshoe crab shells and pen shells. When you go to Celarwater Beach, the sunsets paint the sky with a pink and orange glow. Need a place to stay? The Sandpearl Resort in my opinion is the perfect match for family fun, good food, and great service! The workers are welcoming and the pool is heated to 82 degrees no matter what season. The restaurants at Sandpearl resort,::text like Caretta in the Gulf, have delicious seafood and mouth-watering desserts. I recommend the Vanilla Creme Brulee!

42: Berlin, Germany by Gaby

43: Paris, France by Gaby

44: Venice, Italy by Sydney

Welcome to Venice, Italy! I got my information from books that talk about Venice and from Delta.com.

Venice is located in Europe in the Northeast area of Italy. The Adriatic Sea is east of Venice. This city is referred to as an island city since it is surrounded by water. The roads in Venice are really canals, which are waterways that you can travel through by boat.  If traveling from Michigan, the most common way to get there is flying.  You can fly from Detroit to Venice and you will most likely have a connecting flight. For example at Delta.com, I looked at flights that connected in New York. The prices of your flight will probably be around $2,000 dollars!

The weather in Venice varies by season. It is hot in the summer and more mild in the winter. It is usually in the 70s and 80s in the summer, however in the winter it is in the 30s and 40s.  If you go in the spring, for example April, you can expect mild winter weather. In addition, it gets rainy and there could be flooding in months::text like March and November.  The most popular months for tourists to go are May, June, September, and October.

Anywhere you decide to visit in Venice you can walk, take a gondola, or a watertaxi. The city itself is small, and it says that you can walk across the whole city in one hour. Markets, museums, restaurants with mouthwatering Italian food, music…these are things you will find in Venice! Some famous places to visit in the city are the San Marco District and the Santa Croce District.  San Marco District is surrounded by historic buildings and sights.  St. Mark’s Square is in this district and it has landmarks::text like St. Mark’s Basilca, the Correr Museum, and the Doge’s Palace. During the day this amazing place is perfect for tourists and walking around. At night, it is great for adults to have a romantic dinner and enjoy listening to music. The Santa Croce District is another place to see, and you can take a gondola ride (this is a small boat) under the great Rialto Bridge which is one of the most famous bridges in the world! It crosses the Grand Canal, which is the main canal the goes through the whole city.

From a gondola ride on the Grand Canal to delicious Italian foods::text like spaghetti, visiting Venice, Italy will be an experience to remember!

45: Sydney, Australia by Sydney

46: Machu Picchu By Gaby

Machu Picchu, Peru

  Macchu Picchu, Peruis located in South America. ::text Like all myother landmarks you need to take a boat or plane.  On my opinion, speaking for sea sick people,I would take a plane.  But if you are anadventurer take the ship!  The high landis a sight.  And by the way the cruisedoes have some other stops may be interesting to you!  So it is your decision.

   Be prepared for rain!!!   They have lots of rain, but don't let thatstop you.  The sights are worth it.  Go. But bring gear.  Ponchos,  rain coats,  boots and not your favorite clothing.  You'll be hiking, getting dirty, and havingthe time of your life!

  First, the Cuscowalk.  The ancient Inca Empire is thesight to see.  Your mind will be blownright there in the mud.   Take a walk aroundCusco and you will be happy as a clam. There is lots of stone art there too. Including a stone art puma. Second is the Inca trail.  That’sthe best way.  By foot.  Not only do you see a lot of new sights butyou also get your exercise in.  No more workoutafter you keep climbing the Inca trail. It might take even only 4 days or less! It is a beautiful National park and dazzles with extraordinarysights.  Last but not least, overnightingin the Sacred Valleys.  It is an amazingview that will tie your stay all together!

  They don't usedollars they use Euros.

  Enjoy your stay atPeru!