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June 18, 2013

Travel to Rome

Rome is one of the most spectacular places one can visit on earth. It is the capital city of Italy which is a country with one of the richest cultures and history that makes a force to reckon with when it comes to choosing travel destinations when it comes to travelling abroad for leisure.


Ancient poets and writers refer to it as ‘the eternal city’ because of its historic sites such as the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, Monument to Vittorio Emanuele, the Vatican among others and countless museums in the town. It is said to be the city with the largest population in all of Italy. When one is travelling to such a place, one needs to be very well equipped. There are certain things that are essential for any trip. They include clothes, toiletries and a bag or a suitcase. The suitcase one chooses to carry should be one that is tough enough to sustain the weight of one’s luggage. It is also advisable to pack all one’s belongings in one bag.

Rome has a lot of breathtaking scenery. This is the reason why one should have a camera. It is recommended that the camera should be digital because one can be able to take a lot of photos and fit them in one memory card. They are also easy to charge and carry as compared to cameras that use film. A money bag may also come in handy. This will prevent one from losing money of getting pick pocketed.

June 12, 2013

French Culture's Originality

The French culture is one of the most prestigious cultures of the world and their historical heritage is of great importance.


After Rome, Paris is considered as the fashion and arts capital of Europe. The French culture is diverse and cosmopolitan, reflecting various regional influences as well as the recent immigration. For centuries France has held the role of a cultural world center and the capital, Paris, has played a role of the world center of revolutionary ideas in politics, arts and science.

France is prestigious for its civilized way of life, for style and great concern for appearances. French people can be perceived as taking a great pride in their national identity and the positive achievements of their country. The French are envied by other neighbored nations as being the most proud Europeans for their heritage and culture. They have even gained a reputation for being arrogant and seeing themselves as superior to every other nation. But the negative side of the French prudish character is greatly compensated with a seductive and overwhelming charm and an easygoing way of life.

The French are able to manage a happy balance between work and family, friends, life in general. They are a mix of rational and work driven culture of North Europeans combined with the relaxed and easy going South European way of life. Although the French people address each other in a formal way, calling each other Madame, Mademoiselle or Monsieur, they are showing at the same time a very informal way of greeting, by kissing on both cheeks. As a national particularity, the French are having a great interest in good food and quality wines.