Posted on 29 June 2011. Tags: david haye, hamburg, imtech arena, leeds, Travel, wladimir kilitschko
This July, at the Imtech arena in Hamburg in Germany, two men will get to decide who will walk away as the heavyweight champion. For all boxing lovers, David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko will face off on the 2 July 2011 at the home of the German side, Hamburger SV. People are travelling from all of Europe and the rest of the world to have an opportunity to sit and cheer on their favorite boxer, live in the stadium. Travel to Hamburg and watch live Haye vs Klitschko from the stands!
Leeds is one of the cities in the United Kingdom where people in their thousands will be coming from. The aerial distance between Leeds and Hamburg is 475 miles. If travelling by road, the distance on the ground is 612 miles and this takes 15 hours to cover, if one is travelling at 40mph or around 9 hours if one is moving at 70mph.
For those flying to Hamburg, the travel time reduces to only 1.6 hours, which is inclusive of the thirty-minute ascent and descent. One can get a plane ticket from the prestigious airlines from $344 to around $642. For those using the railway, a train from Leeds to Hamburg will cost you £150, the advantage being that the ticket will take you to multiple countries in Europe.
From the train station or the airport, a taxi to the venue will cost you €15 to €20 to the venue of the fight. If you are on your own in your car you would need to follow several roads to get you to the venue. On crossing the border, from Netherlands to Germany using the A67, get to the A40. Exit the road at 14-Kreuz Kaiser Berg and enter the A3 towards Hannover. Branch off to the A2 and, take exit 8 to the A43. Take the exit 43-Buchhoizler and keep right to take Lurup, merge with Schnackenburgallee then turn left into Syvesterallee where you will find the Imtech Arena, the place where the fight will be.
Posted in Activity Holidays
Posted on 24 January 2011. Tags: Everglades, Travel
With visiting the Everglades there comes a great amount of nature to take in. From back trails to canoe trails you can see it all and more. There are activities such as bird watching, out back hiking and pond trails that will keep your eyes entertained for a lifetime. There is no way for you to not have an adventurous time on your happy trails through the Everglades.
You can hike along the Long Pine Trail that will take you through a different assortment of pine forests and everglades. You will see breathtaking views of limestone pockets and solutions that Florida rests upon. This is an approximate 14 mile trek that will take you along a path around a pond that is inhabited by alligators and a nice picnic area to rest and have a break if you want too.
The Everglades also offers you a four hour canoe trail that takes around a nice and refreshing lake. This will be a nice leisurely ride to another pond that is up to you to follow into a pond that is infested with crocodiles. This is a cautionary trip of course. The safest way if you do choose to follow this pond is to stay at least 50 feet from the crocodiles. They will not bother you if you don’t bother them.
While in the Everglades you should visit the Pa-Ha-Okee Overlook that is a short boardwalk trail that will take you around 15 feet above the ground. This gives you a great overlook into the Everglades and all the beautiful natural wonders for you to experience. This gives you a true look at the outer Everglades and what is called the River of Grass.
If you attend yourself with a campground site and would like to find other trails to find and adventure on, each and every campsite usually supplies their different agendas and events you can participate in. They will even plan an evening get together for you and your whole family to enjoy and really learn about the Everglades and the nature of their beauty. Tim from http://www.allpro.com/
Posted in Destinations
Posted on 02 September 2010. Tags: ski, Travel
The whole definition of sport seems to be the antithesis of looking good. You can exercise as a way of looking good, but it’s hard to look good as you’re sweating and panting, usually synonymous with physical activity. But among all sports commonly practiced by people there is at least one that you’ll definitely look good doing it. For ages it has been the sport of the upper classes, but it’s now available to everyone.
We’re talking, of course, about skiing. To ski is a lot more than just to go down a slope in skis, you need the outfit, the equipment and, of course, the actual snowy slope. This is what’s been an impediment for most people to practice the sport. Staying in a ski lodge or any sort of accommodation near a ski resort is expensive, as is the ski equipment you must wear – sometimes ,even the ski lift to go up the mountain is pretty expensive. But nowadays, you can find a whole sort of ski deals that’ll allow you to at least try it out once, and won’t break your bank. You can go to a resort in the off season and just rent out the equipment you need – they might even rent it out for free – and you can easily find out if it’s the sport for you.
Posted in Trip Planning
Posted on 21 April 2010. Tags: Europe, Travel
For some, the main focus of a holiday is relaxing, or sight seeing, or exploration. For others, the purpose of a vacation is to shop. If that is what you are after, then you’ll have a few key cities in Europe to choose from. But if fashion is a focal point for you, it’s likely you’ve been to Milan or Paris. If you’re looking for something new, then you have to try Vienna, Austria. For the best shopping, you have to start at Vienna’s famous Cathedral and head down the walking street. These streets run on forever, with shops lining each side to satisfy all your consumer needs. From the luxury shops such as Louis Vuitton and Cartier, to souvenir shops for kitche gifts to bring home. There are all the popular chains, like H&M and Marks & Spencer. Shop for the latest clothing trends, jewelry, bags, and accessories, all in one place.
Not only does Vienna have amazing shopping opportunities, but for the down time you also have a stunning city to explore. From art exhibitions to high profile cafes, Vienna knows style. Five star restaurants and accommodation are in abundance, and flights to Vienna are also fashionably priced.
Posted in Destinations