Shanghai, in China, had a population of over 23 million in 2010. This leading global city has a significant influence in commerce, culture, finance, media, fashion, technology and transport.
What to see / do
The Bund
Nanjing Road
Yuyuan Garden
Jade Buddha Temple
Shanghai Xin Tian Di – A street composed of Shikumen and modern architectural style
The city of Valletta is the capital city of Malta, an island country located in the Mediterranean Sea. Valletta boasts with buildings from the 16th century, mainly with Baroque character containing elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture. The city was nicknamed "Superbissima", meaning "Most Proud" due to the bastions, curtains, ravelins combined with the beauty of its Baroque palaces, gardens and churches.
What to see
St John’s Co-Cathedral – formerly the Conventual Church of the Knights of Malta
National Museum of Fine Arts – Rococo Palace dating back to late 1570’s
Our Lady of Victories Church – built by the Knights of Malta, it is the first building in Valletta
St Francis of Assisi Church – build in 1598 it was rebuild in 1681 by Grand Master Gegorio Carafe
Magisterial Palace of the Grandmaster – currently houses the House of Representatives of Malta
Auberge de Castille – known as the official seat of the Knights of Langue of Castille
Grandmaster’s Palace Armory Museum – contains armor, arms and guns dating back to the 15th century
National War Museum – located inside Fort Saint Elmo was a focal point during the Great Siege and a prominent building during WWII
Manoel Theatre – home of the National Orchestra of Malta is Europe’s third-oldest working theatre
Upper Barrakka Gardens – constructed in 1661 with a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour
City Gate – the fourth gate to have stood at the entrance to Valletta
Valletta Waterfront – stretching along the water’s edge and the Quay Wall, it is composed of nineteen 250-year-old warehouses
What to do
Maltese Carnival – held in February and leads up the Lent
The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – a feast in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary is held in July
Saint Paul’s Feast – held on 10 February
Saint Dominic’s Feast – held either in the end of July or beginning of August
The Feast of Saint Augustine – celebrated on the third Sunday after Easter
Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia. This vibrant city is home to about 800 000 people and about 1 million more in the metropolitan area of the city. Besides being a major commercial and economical centre, Zagreb is also developing into a popular tourist destination, offering a rich medieval historical scene with all the monuments, museums and art galleries. On the other hand, also offering a warm nightlife with plenty of restaurants, cafes, theaters and cinemas.
What to see / do
Jarun Lake Recreation Centre – A man made oasis of five island pebble beaches
Mirogoj Cemetery
Nature Park Medvednica – Walking and Hiking trails in summer and skiing in winter
Sports Park Mladost – A sport’s park with swimming and water polo pools and other indoor and outdoor sports facilities
Stone Gate
Skiing on Mt Medvednica – Also accessible at night and cable cars to take you to the top
The Tower of Lotrscak
Zagreb City Zoo – The city’s biggest park and main attraction among families and kids
An island in the Mediterranean Sea, the country is located east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. The Cyprus Island is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Due to the location, Cyprus has two official languages namely Greek and Turkish. The country's main ethnic group is Greek. Cyprus is also part of the European Union.
What to See
Geneva, the second most populous city in Switzerland, has 188 000 citizens in the city and 780 000 in the metropolitan area. In 2009 a survey found this city to have the third-highest quality of life of all cities in the world. It is also one of the world’s major centers of diplomacy.
What to see / do
Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is Australia’s fifth largest city with a population of slightly over 1.28 million. This coastal city is also located among the wine regions of McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley and Clare Valley, all situated within a daytrip of the city.
What To See
Adelaide Planetarium
Adelaide Zoo
Art Gallery of South Australia
Botanic Gardens of Adelaide
Cleland Wildlife Park
Maritime Museum
National Motor Museum
Events
Adelaide Festival
Adelaide Fringe
Natuzzi The Parade Food, Wine and Music Festival 2012
Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, has a population of 380 000 in the city and about 2 million inhabitants in the urbanized area. The city is situated about 30 km north of the Alps, nestled between the wooded hills on the western and eastern side. This lifestyle capital on the water offers views of the snow-covered Alps as well as the unique mix of adventure, pleasure, culture and nature. It is known as a leading global city and is among the world’s largest financial centers. The official language is German, but English is also widely spoken.
What to see / do
Bahnhofstrasse
Burkliplatz / Quaibrucke
Fraumunster (stained glass)
International Airport
Konditorei Sprungli
Swiss National Museum (Schweizerisches Landesmuseum)
Algarve, an incorporation of 16 municipalities, is situated in the southernmost region of mainland Portugal. With an area of 5412 square kilometers, it is home to about 450 500 permanent inhabitants. It is known as one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations because of the glorious year round sunshine, beautiful sandy beaches high quality of life and safety.
Once again, South African Airways has picked up Travel Agents Choice Award earlier this month. For the second year in a row, SAA has been awarded the prestigious Airline of the Year to Africa award. These awards carry special significance in the travel industry as they are the only travel awards entirely nominated and voted for by UK travel retailers.
Mexico city, the capital city of Mexico, is one of the largest and most populated cities in the world and is divided into 16 delegaciones. An estimate of about 20 million people live in the region of the greater Mexico city metropolitan area.
In terms of racial, sexual, political, cultural and wealth diversity, you will find all kinds of people in Mexico city. It is one of the most liberal cities in Latin America and it was one of the first cities to legalize same-sex marriages.
Tourism
The nightlife of the city is very exciting with an enormous selection of pubs, clubs, restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from. The busiest time to visit these places will be around the 30th/ 31st or 14th/15th of every month as this is the dates that salaries are paid. If these dates coincides with weekends, you might have to wait to get into the places.
What to see / do
Chapultepec Park
Central Mexico City
Metropolitan Cathedral
Angel de la Independencia
Basílica de Guadalupe
Ciudad Universitaria
Xochimilco
Torre Mayor
Mariachi Band
National Museum of Anthropology Mexico City
Anahuacalli Museum
Chapultepec's Castle
Events
Dia de los Reyes Magos (Epiphany)
Dia de la Candelaria (Candlemass Day)
Guelaguetza Dance Festival
The Carnaval
Di de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
Fiesta del Virgen del Carmen
Semana Santa
General Info
Mexico City is the wealthiest of all of Latin American cities. Tourism sectors are rapidly growing and play an important role in the economy of Mexico.
Weather
The city is divided into two seasons, a dry season from November to April and a rainy season from May to October. October to January have temperatures of around 0°C and March to May experience mid-day highs of about 32°C.
