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Archive for February, 2008

20.02.08 The Big Heraklion
Filed: Places to Visit, greece, Attractions, Historical Places
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Welcome to Heraklion, the largest city as well as the Capital of Crete. It is close to the ruins of the palace of Knossos, which is said to be the biggest center of the population on Crete during the Minoan times.

The city is a significant shipping port and ferry dock and people can actually take […]

14.02.08 Spending the Hearts’ Day in Lofoten
Filed: Places to Visit, Attractions, Norway
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Wondering which place is suitable for you and your honey this Valentine’s Day? Well, Lofoten could be one of the best places where you could enjoy. It is an archipelago as well as a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway. Why is it a good place to share good memories with your special […]

11.02.08 The Great Cognac Drink
Filed: Food and Dining, France
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Cognac is a well known brandy which is produced in the town of France. It is composed of at least 90% Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche and Colombard grapes. Locals say that good cognac must be distilled twice in copper pot stills and aged for at least 2 years in French oak barrels.
It is made from […]

7.02.08 Tasting the Irish Coffee
Filed: Food and Dining, Ireland
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A well known cocktail made up of hot coffee, Irish whiskey and sugar, and thick cream floated on top, the Irish coffee is amazingly drunk through the cream. It can also be regarded as a variation on the hot toddy.
It was Joseph Sheridan, a head chef at Foynes, County Limerick, who invented the Irish coffee. […]

5.02.08 Ashtarak’s Churches: A Story to Behold
Filed: Places to Visit, Attractions, Armenia
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Ashtarak is regarded as an industrial town situated on the Kasagh River gorge, Armenia. It serves as the capital of Aragatsotn province and it has a bout 30,000 inhabitants. It is a significant crossroad of routes to the three of the most important towns which are Yerevan, Gyumri and Vanadzor.
A lot of people living in […]