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3 Tempting Reasons to Visit Ibiza, the Weekend Paradise

3 Tempting Reasons to Visit Ibiza, the Weekend Paradise

Ibiza is one weird destination wherein you need to visit during the weekend to make the most out of the experience. Here are the reasons that make a weekend in this music loving city one that you’ll never forget. Download the Ibiza Travel Guide and Offline City Map to make the most out of your visit.

1.      Eclectic Dining Scene

You need a large meal to provide you with energy as you indulge in the city’s club culture. Fortunately, Ibiza has an amazing culinary scene that brings together the wonders of indigenous Mediterranean cooking and the talents and skills of world renowned chefs. Tapa is the specialty dish in Ibiza and the best place to taste it is in the swish tapas bar La Cava. La Cava serves a variety of traditional tapas with international twists. If you are looking for a hearty brunch or late lunch then the Deco Restaurant is the place to go. And for seafood lovers, nothing beats the Restaurante Sa Nansa.

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2.      Legendary Club Scene

Ibiza’s unparalleled club scene is the reason why you should visit the city during the weekend. The weekend is when the clubs showcase their main attractions. The Super Club with its countless dancing laser lights is one of the most popular dance clubs in the city. Space has achieved legendary status with its wild parties where everyone is encouraged to throw away all inhibitions and go all out in dancing, chatting, tripping, and seduction. Other nightclubs have several floors with a different type of dance music playing on each floor. With numerous night clubs to choose from, you can go bar hopping all night and still just manage to visit a small portion of them. Some clubs have quite the expensive entrance fee though, so it is best if you do a little research or ask around about a club before you enter it.

3.     Relaxing Beach Scene

The soft white sand found in Ibiza’s many gorgeous beaches is the best way to rejuvenate yourself after a night of wild partying. You can opt to relax by sightseeing, sunbathing or having a picnic or you can just wash away the fatigue and hangover with some watersports. If you want more music, go to the Las Salinas beach where numerous bars near the show play music all day and all night. If you are looking for peace and quiet walk to the far end of the Playa d’en Bossa beach where there are no bars and clubs. For the best view of the sunset, head to the Cafe del Mar on the Sant Antoni seafront.

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Moscow, the 869-year-old capital of Russia

Moscow, the 869-year-old capital of Russia

Moscow is both Russia’s capital and its most populous city with a population of more than 13.2 million. It is also one of Europe’s great cultural destinations. There are a plethora of reasons why you should visit this marvelous city and here are some of them. Download the Moscow Travel Guide and Offline City Map & Metro app to help you explore this amazing destination.

The Red Square

Moscow’s Red Square is one of the most jaw-dropping manmade wonders in the world. It is also referred to as the Epicenter of Russia and is home to many of the most significant historical events in the country and even the world. Tread on its uneven cobblestone streets and gaze upon the centuries old buildings. Simply wandering around the square will give you a distinct idea of what Russian architecture looked like in the past. The Red Square is also where the most popular festivals in Russia are held.

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The Art

Moscow is a paradise for art lovers. It is home to numerous renowned museums and popular art galleries. Among the most famous is the Tretyakov Gallery which holds the world’s biggest collection of Russian fine art. Even most of Moscow’s retired industrial areas have been transformed into spectacular art spaces. Make sure you check out the ARTPLAY Centre of Design and the Flacon Design Factory.

The Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro, completed in 1935, is one of the oldest and largest underground railway systems in the world. It is not only a remarkable achievement in the field of engineering but also an architectural marvel. All its stations are grand, showcasing dramatic sculptures and intricate mosaics. The Moscow Metro has transcended from being just a transportation system and has become a tourist attraction on its own.

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The Food

Moscow won’t let you down when it comes to food. The variety is unbelievable and you can find a 24-hour restaurant or food stall in every corner. The most notable things about authentic Russian cuisine are the exotic soups and the vigorous dishes. Make sure you taste meat dumplings, pancakes, and most especially, caviar.

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Irresistible Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit Las Vegas, the City of Sin

Irresistible Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit Las Vegas, the City of Sin

Las Vegas is has become a part of pop culture as the “Sin City” thanks to its numerous unconventional adventures readily available for tourists. The city’s unofficial slogan of “Whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” alone is enough for thousands who simply want to let loose and do things they don’t normally do. For detailed knowledge of the entire city, check out this Las Vegas Travel Guide and Offline City Map & Rail. Below are just some of the things that make Last Vegas so attractive. Cheap Hotels

Don’t let the massive casinos and other extravagant establishments fool you. Hotel accommodation in Vegas is actually quite cheaper to most large cities in the United States. This is why even teenagers can go to Vegas for pull an all-nighter of fun and vice after only a few months of saving money. Hotels rates can go as low as $50 per night and the most expensive luxury hotels often don’t go ever $300 per night.

Amazing Las Vegas View!
Amazing Las Vegas View!

Converging Cultures

One of the major reasons that make Las Vegas universally enticing is that it caters to everyone regardless of race, nationality, or religion. It has all kinds of attractions inspired by various cultures and locations around the globe. For example, you find all kinds of foods from fast food to fancy cuisine to exotic foods in Vegas. If you want to experience as many new things as you want in one night, there is simply no place better.

World Class Shows

Some of the best artists and showmen in the world perform regularly in Vegas. Top notch shows are being held in numerous locations all throughout the night that catching them all is impossible. From rock acts to standup comedy to theater to strip clubs… any kind of entertainment you want can be found in Vegas.

Ease of Moving Around

In a city with countless attractions, mobility is important. Fortunately, Vegas has carefully planned roads and state of the art transport systems that makes going from one part of the city to another extremely quick and easy. You can choose walk, get a taxi, rent a car, ride a bus, or get on a monorail. If you choose to drive, there are numerous free parking spaces available if you know where to look.

Las Vegas main street known as The Strip
Las Vegas main street known as The Strip

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Miami, the Tropical City in the West

Miami, the Tropical City in the West

If you’ve had enough of the dreary weather but don’t have the time to visit a distant tropical country, then just come to Miami, Florida. There are tons of things you can do in Miami so make sure you have your Miami Travel Guide and Offline City Map & Metro.Tropical Weather

The weather in Miami is simply perfect. It is tropical most of the year. You can go around the city wearing simple shorts, a tank top, and some flip-flops and you’ll be just fine. Since it’s like it’s always summer here, the variety of summer clothes sold in malls and boutiques is massive.

Beaches

Miami Beach is the foremost destination of most people that go to Miami for a vacation. It is like an endless paradise of sun, sand, and clear blue water. Paired with the great weather, every day is a perfect time to hang out on the beach. It is also one of the rare locations were some people even take a stroll at the beach during winter.

Another typical day at Miami Beach. Nice!
Another typical day at Miami Beach. Nice!

Water Activities

Sunbathing or swimming is not the only thing you can do in Miami Beach. You can also go boating, jet skiing, water skiing, wind surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and more. If you prefer to stay dry, you can just go and eat some good food at one of the several restaurants built right over the water.

Shopping

There are a lot of gigantic malls in the city so you can pretty much find anything and everything you want and need. One of the most popular malls in Miami is the Aventura Mall. There are also plenty of small shops and boutiques scattered all around the city.

Diverse Culture

Miami is a part of the Land of the Free. People in the city come from all walks of life bringing their own traditions and culture with them. One of the best products of this diversity is the food. You can find a restaurant for almost every country and culture in Miami.

Miami amazing cultural diversity
Miami amazing cultural diversity

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The Quick and Dirty Guide to Madrid’s Nightlife

The Quick and Dirty Guide to Madrid’s Nightlife

Famed American novelist and hardcore barfly Ernest Hemingway once said: Nobody goes to bed in Madrid until they have killed the night.And who could argue with the wisdom of a man who has lived his life on the bar stools of Madrid?

Since Hemingway’s time, Madrid has kept its spot as one of Europe’s best places to party. The city’s nightlife -as anyone who has survived it will tell you - is the stuff of legends.

No one in Madrid makes only one plan for the night. Madrileños enjoy socializing and would often make at least three plans on how they’ll spend their evening before hitting the city.

An app like Madrid Travel Guide and Offline City Map which has alerts for the latest events as well as an offline map, can help you decide your route to cover more of the scene.

Before the debauchery – eat.

To survive Madrid’s nightlife, there are only two things you have to remember – it starts late and it goes on all night.

You need your stamina, so make sure to fill up your tank with local favorites such as oreja a la plancha, seared pig’s ear for starters, followed by a healthy serving of huevos rotos which is typically served with bread, fried potatoes, chorizo, and topped off with an over-easy egg, and rounded off with a classic, callos with slices of morcilla.

Try Callos a la madrileña a delightful Madrid tapa
Try Callos a la madrileña a delightful Madrid tapa

In a city where there is one bar for every 192 people, there will be no craving left unsatisfied in Madrid’s gastro scene.

Choose Your Own Adventure

Once you’ve had dinner, choose from which of Madrid’s three distinct nightlife scenes you’d like to start your night in.

Chueca is considered as Madrid’s gay district. Majority of the bars here cater to the gay community. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the nightlife here if you’re not waving the rainbow flag. There’s also a good selection of restaurants, cafes, and art galleries around Plaza de Chueca and Mercado de San Antón to choose from.

Calle Huertas is for those that want a taste of the city’s more traditional nightlife. Music lovers will enjoy the district’s wide assortment of jazz clubs, theater cafes, and bars that offer flamenco music located around Plaza del Ángel, Café Central, and Calle Echegaray.

Malasaña is the center of Madrid’s hipster culture. The neighborhood is filled with shops and boutiques that cater to the city’s younger generation. Because of its selection of quirky-themed bars and restaurants that draw in the eclectic crowd, it has been likened to similar communities like the East Village.

Madrid nightlife with eTips Travel Guides
Madrid nightlife with eTips Travel Guides

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