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For centuries Warsaw has been a center of refinement and knowledge. Its strategic position has also made it one of the most invaded countries in Europe.
Shaped by history’s defining events, World War Two, and the closing of the Iron Curtain, Warsaw is a survivor, and has risen from the ashes of war and the shackles of Communism.
Its true heart is its Old Town, the site of the Warsaw Uprising, one of the most heroic resistance actions ever seen against the nazis. After the war much of it, such as the opulent Royal Castle, was painstakingly rebuilt.
One of the few statues not destroyed by the German army, is the mermaid Syrena, the symbol and protector of Warsaw.
Visit St Johns Cathedral and St Anne’s Church, whose interior miraculously survived the war.
The Warsaw Museum, is the keeping place of the city’s dramatic stories.
Warsaw University served as military barracks while education was mostly outlawed, but an underground “secret university” of more than 3000 students emerged.
The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews was once the infamous Warsaw ghetto, where over 400,000 were incarcerated in just less than one and a half square miles. Nearby, the Warsaw Uprising Monument and the Warsaw Rising Museum pay tribute to one of the bravest chapters of the city’s history.
Visit the Palace of Culture and Science, a gift to the Polish people from Stalin.
Stroll along the Royal Route, a path once used by Polish Kings, today a popular tourist walk, studded with historical sites.
Along Nowy Swiat Street, pass the monument to Polish astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus. Closer to the river is the Copernicus Science Centre.
See the heart of another of Warsaw’s famous sons, Fryderyk Chopin in the Holy Cross Church. His music floats through Lazienki Park, home to Lazienki Palace.
The last stop on the Royal Route is Wilanow Palace, with luxurious artworks and formal gardens.
Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Poland’s economy has boomed, reflected in the luxury malls, such as Zlote Tarasy and the VITKAC Department store.
Visit Praga to discover venues like the Soho Factory. An ammunition factory now home to a range of stylish shops and the Neon Museum.
These reclaimed urban areas are perhaps the perfect reflection of Warsaw today.
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Macau is best known today for its casinos, but 20 years ago, it was a colony governed by the Portuguese, who had been there for over 400 years. Many of the Portuguese traders married Chinese women, and their children developed their own distinct food, culture, and language.
But now this mixed-race group, known as the Macanese, makes up less than 1 percent of Macau’s population, and their language, Patuá, is dying.
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Western Poland (#15): Żagań
Zagan, first mentioned in a 1202 deed, then belonged the Duchy of Lower Silesia at Wroclaw under the rule of the Piast duke Henry I the Bearded. In 1251 it was part of the newly created Duchy of Glogów under Henry's grandson Konrad I.
After Konrad's death in 1274 heirs again divided the duchy and the castle of Zagan became the residence of his youngest son Przemko of Scinawa, Duke of Zagan from 1278, who established a monastery of the Augustinian Canons here. Thus the Duchy of Zagan came into the existence. In 1284 he swapped his estates for the Duchy of Scinawa and was succeeded by his elder brother Konrad II the Hunchback. When Konrad II died in 1304 all former Glogów estates were re-unified under his surviving brother Henry III.
In 1309 Henry III of Glogów was followed by his eldest son Henry IV the Faithful, who in 1321 again had to divide the duchy among him and his younger brothers. He ceded Glogów to Przemko II and retired to Zlagan, which again became the capital of a duchy in his own right. In 1329 all sons of Henry III of Glogów became vassals of John of Luxembourg, the King of Bohemia - with the exception of Przemko II who died suddenly two years later. When in 1393 Henry VI the Older, grandson of Henry IV died without issue, the estates were again re-unified with Glogów until in 1412 Jan I, the eldest son of Duke Henry VIII the Sparrow became the sole rule of the Zlagan duchy. After a fierce battle for the inheritance his son Jan II the Mad finally sold it to Duke Albert III of Saxony from the House of Wettin, thus ending the centuries-long Piast rule.
(Stammlager Luft, or Permanent Camp for Airmen #3) was a Luftwaffe run prisoner-of-war camp during World War II that housed captured air force servicemen. It was in the Province of Silesia near Sagan, now Zagan in Poland, 100 miles (160 km) southeast of Berlin.
The site was selected because it would be difficult to escape by tunneling. However, the camp is best known for two famous prisoner escapes that took place there by tunneling, which were depicted in the films The Great Escape (1963) and The Wooden Horse (1950), and the books by former prisoners Paul Brickhill and Eric Williams from which these films were adapted.
The camp ... Despite being an officers-only camp, it was referred to as a Stalag camp rather than Oflag (Offizier Lager) as the Luftwaffe had their own nomenclature. Later camp expansions added compounds for non-commissioned officers. Captured Royal Navy crew was considered to be Air Force by the Luftwaffe and no differentiation was made. At times non-airmen were interned.
The first compound (East Compound) of the camp was completed and opened on 21 March 1942. The first prisoners, or kriegies, as they called themselves, to be housed at Stalag Luft III were British RAF and Fleet Air Arm officers, arriving in April 1942. The Centre compound was opened on 11 April 1942, originally for British sergeants, but by the end of 1942 replaced by Americans. The North Compound for British airmen, where the Great Escape occurred, opened on 29 March 1943.
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Amazing Victoria Falls, tips for first time visitors
Below, at the end of this description, are some quick tips for first time visitors to the Victoria Falls. Lots can be packed in a short three-day stay at the Victoria Falls. This home video will give you an idea. I visited with my two sons for their 18th birthday. We didn't know what to expect. Our boys grew up in London and this was their first encounter with wild Africa. It was truly amazing.
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Music by Tinashe (Zambezi) and The Heavy (What makes a good man)
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A special thanks to the guys from Poland's Komputronik who provided most of the dancing at the boma dinner.
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The Victoria Falls are at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. On the Zambian side is the town of Livingstone. On the Zimbabwe side is the town of Victoria Falls. Both have airports, and there are regular flights from Johannesburg, South Africa.
It is important that you plan your journey well. Expenses can climb up quickly if you don't.
Booking through an agent may be less expensive, but if you book your accommodation directly you can bargain. Some hotels may be willing to give a nice discount.
Visas can be obtained on arrival, both at Zambia and Zimbabwe point of entry. Cost is approximately between 30 and 100 US$ depending on your nationality and the type of visa you'd require. Multiple entry visas are more expensive. Bring enough US Dollars; don't expect to be able to pull money from a bank machine to pay for your visa at the airport.
Do you need a multiple entry visa? It depends on what activities you want while at the Falls, and where you fly to and stay.
Victoria Falls are best seen from Zimbabwe side. Standing at Zimbabwe side you will have a beautiful view at the falls, as they actually lay across the gorge in Zambia. If on Zambian side, you can walk to the edge of the falls and look down. The famous Devil's Pool is on Zambian side. But you cannot see the falls as well from Zambia as you can from Zimbabwe.
Zambian side has some very nice hotels in and around Livingstone, and a better night life. However, you must cross over to Zimbabwe at least once if you want to see the falls. In this case, it is best to get a single visa for Zimbabwe and a multiple entry to Zambia.
Accommodation on Zimbabwe side, while still very good, tends to be a tad cheaper. If you land in Zimbabwe and stay there, you can do most activities without crossing over to Zambia at all. However, you will not be able to get to the Devil's Pool.
You will need a yellow fever vaccination for Zambia (only). It needs to be done at least 10 days to the day you enter Zambia. If you have been to Zambia and do not have a yellow fever vaccination you may be denied an entry back to South Africa when you return.
Malaria pills are a must! Start two days before you arrive at the falls and continue for a week after you return. Mosquitoes and ticks are a serious pest. You should consider two types of bug repellent - to apply on your skin and for clothes impregnation. Best is to consult a pharmacy. Avoid natural remedies, all eco friendly ingredients and all that nonsense. They don't work!!! Choose a good repellent with permethrin or diethyltoluamide (DEET). It is important.
It is believed that mosquitoes are attracted to dark and blue denim clothes. Avoid. Also avoid white. Best is to wear neutral colours.
After walking in the bush check yourself for attached ticks. They are as plentiful as the mosquitoes. One of the boys was bitten.
Do not leave the windows and the doors of your accommodation open or even unlocked. You will find yourself sharing a room with a gang of monkeys.
There is an endless list of things you can do while at the falls. It is a well oiled industry with you in the center. The experience is unique and condensed. Most activities however can be packed in a 2-3 days stay. Beyond that you may want to look further than the falls. Activities at Victoria Falls are best organized by your hotel. A package deal will be more financially advantageous.
Sunset cruise on Zambezi - good
Walk with lions - good
Helicopter tour of the falls - waste of time and money
Night drive safari - great
Boma dinner - good
If we had more time we would have wanted to go white water rafting.
Other available activities include an elephant ride, bungee jump from the bridge over Zambezi, jetboat, horse safaris, lunar rainbow, high wire, steam train, canoe safaris, etc, etc, etc.
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Travel Tips for Japan You Must Know!
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