“Do you know how to ski?” asked me Renate from Kaprun-Zell am See region tourism office from Austria. “No, I have never skied” is my answer given together with a somewhat troubled smile. “Well, then why don’t you come join us and learn how to?”. “Why not…”.
The geo-economic situation after WW2 led to the emergence of some strange, distorted, artificial “capital cities” divided between rival countries with militarized borders and frightening walls, passing by straight through the core of some dwellings that are hundred or maybe thousand years old: Berlin was divided between East and West, so was Jerusalem and starting with 1974, Nicosia was split in two: Lefkosia and Lefkosa! The heart of the town was severed by a barbwire border defended by UN troops.
Berlin unified by choice, Jerusalem by force, so that it remained only one divided capital – welcome to Nicosia, the capital of the ”two countries” called Cyprus. … read more
Valentine Day’s is coming near… So, what about a dream trip to Ibiza, the famous Spanish party-island ? Here you’ve got some tips on where to enjoy Ibiza at the best… or the most romantic 🙂
Rome was one of those cities that I have always dreamed before it was possible for me to travel outside my country. I was arriving for the first time in the Eternal City in August 1994. I had an Italian Transit Visa for two days, ripped away with hard work from the most chaotic consulate I have ever seen and I spent here six unforgettable days (it’s true, I did run up to Naples one day and another one to meet Michelangelo in Florence)… since then I have returned many times also because I have relatives in Rome! … read more
There is an interesting news item about Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic offering tickets for space flights at a whopping $ 200000. In comparison a ticket for a zero gravity flight on a 727 goes for a mere $ 4950. A flight to the moon is not yet announced but may cost you anything in the region of $ 100 million. While these exotic tickets may not feature on websites that literally showcase travel all around the world, it only goes to show that tickets are becoming expensive though the world has become a smaller place. How small it is can be gauged by the fact that a popular travel blog is maintained by a traveler who has been to over 89 countries and can give you information on any place on Earth. Maybe space is the next frontier for a traveler like him. If you want information on Ulan Bator, his website could be the most likely source of information. The website is your ticket to information on travel to known and little known countries around the world.
Hello Everybody !
My name is Cezar (where the nickname "Imperator" comes from) and I have travelled to 105 countries around the world. In this blog, I would like to share with you stories, memories, travel tips & tricks and news to help you plan your journeys !
For any questions or comments, please, feel free to contact me at imperatortravel@yahoo.co.uk
My trip around the world can be summarized in the movie below which I invite you to watch.
