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Hello Followers!

We have created a short video just for you! All of us had decided to keep the video really simple and interesting for all the audience to watch. The video is related to our blog in a way that we talked about why we chose the country that we all had talked about in the blog and how does all of the different countries interest each of us. Since we are sharing information to all readers out there about travelling in different countries, we made our video in a way that there is a reporter that goes around asking people what country do they like the most and why.

Alana, edited the music into the video and Steven was our camera man and reporter for the day of taking videos of each of us. Claudia, helped to edit the subtitles into the video while Bill helped to fast forward the video. Matthew was our producer as he suggested on how we should arrange our video in certain order and manner.

Thank you once again for your constant support by visiting our blog and keeping up-to-date with our Travel and Adventures!

So tune in to hear more about Beautiful Manchester, Romantic Venice, Exotic Bora Bora, Traditional Cambodia, magnifique Paris and the Sunny Gold Coast!

Enjoy!

Alana, Bill, Claudia, Matt & Steven :) 

What to do in Amsterdam: Amsterdam Arena

Amsterdam Arena: History of the famous Dutch club 

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This 70 minute tour is a must for all football fans visiting Amsterdam. Ajax football club one of the most successful clubs in Dutch football. The tour allows all participates to visit and run on the field many famous Ajax players have such as the Blind family, both Danny and Daley. The tour allows for the visitors to also enter the dressing room of Ajax if the club themselves are not training or playing a game that day. Although there are many stairs within the stadium, there is an alternative route for those needing a wheelchair.  The tour allows you to learn the rich history of Ajax and allows you to follow the tour on their web-app as the stadium also provides free wi-fi

Hotel De L'Europe: One of Amsterdam's finest.

Hotel De L'Europe: One of Amsterdams Finest. 

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Hotel De L'Europe is one of the greatest luxury hotels in Amsterdam. Rated as on the most aesthetically pleasing hotels, Hotel De L'Europe does not disappoint, This luxury hotel does provide exquisite restaurants such as the Bord'Eau Restaurant as well as bars such as  Amsterdam iconic brown bar 'Freddy' bar.'

Although this five star hotel can be a little pricey, it is more than worth what you will be paying for it. Along with its free wi-fi and ipad, every room is a large 25 to 35 square meters which includes a COCO-MAT top mattress as well as a large LCD television. All guests also have the option of going to the world-class spa owned by the hotel. The rooms can be seen in the image below.

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Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo

Hotel de Paris - the perfect hotel in Monaco 

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Located in the heart of Monaco, this hotel is one of the most incredible hotels in the entire world. There are 187 within the hotel which are split into 4 different groups which include 6 suites within the exclusion casino within the hotel, Also within the hotel there is an exceptional bar that also has live  music playing. The hotel has an awe-inspiring private beach which is easily accessible to all members. 

 

The hotel has been quoted by montecarlobm.com as being 

'An enchanting location between the sea and Place du Casino, with outstanding service and amazing wine cellars. There are some truly exceptional luxury hotels out of which legends are born – the Hôtel de Paris is one of them.'

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"Hidden Asia" - Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap is considered a part of “Hidden Asia”. Located in North-Western Cambodia (South-East Asia), Siem Reap is known for its hidden treasures and traditional Asian culture. Cambodia is often a forgotten country amongst many other Asian destinations due to its low standard of living; however, this provides any given traveller a unique experience.

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The World Heritage listed Angkor Wat is definitely a place to visit in Siem Reap. It is a series of temples that contains remains of the Khmer civilisation. Many Cambodian locals travel daily to the temples to pray and worship. Hollywood has also visited the site, with Tomb Raider filmed on the premises.

 Angkor Wat

A trip to the War Museum where there is a vast array of vehicles, artillery, weaponry, landmines and equipment from the Pol Pot era is definitely worth a visit. The museum gives a real insight to the political regime and Cambodian life before, during and after the dictatorship. 

 War Museum

The markets are another fascinating location to venture to in Siem Reap. The markets provide a place for locals and tourists to purchase from Cambodia’s two main industries, manufacturing and agriculture, and you are sure to pick up a high quality produce or furniture at a great price.

 Markets

Be sure not to overlook “Hidden Asia” and book a trip to this unique country to experience real Asian culture and tradition! You will not be disappointed!

-Matt

The "Heart of Europe" - Prague

Often referred to as the "Heart of Europe", Prague is one of those historic cities that looks incredible no matter what the time of day or year it is. 

Prague is situated on the banks of the river Vltava and among its 30+ bridges and footbridges is the medieval Charles Bridge. It's stonework is stunning and it gives you an amazing vantage point to see both the river and the city itself so make sure you go there! Farmers' and flea markets are held on the embankments of the river in warmer months and are worth a visit so you can stock up on wonderful fresh produce and quirky items.

 

 Prague Bridges

       

      Farmer & Flea Markets

Another spot worth mentioning is the popular tourist location called Karlovy Lazne, which is a 4 story club that has each floor dedicated to a different music genre.
 

 

 Karlovy Lazne Club

Above all, be sure to visit the observation deck of old Town Hall in order to marvel at the city that throbs with atmospheric charm and is decorated with hundreds of towers and spires. You won't be sorry you did!

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- Matt                    

Shanghai People Square -- shopping and foodie heaven

Today，I will introduce the people square of Shanghai.It is the politic, cultural, travelling and commercial center of Shanghai. There are many shopping centers, hotels and restaurants.

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Now, I will recommend some popular places for shopping and having a rest.

Raffles city
It is a 8 levels shopping centre with many delicious restaurants， well-known clothes retailers and "peace movie cinema" which is one of famous movie cinemas in Shanghai.Except for these international popular clothes stores, it has lots of multicultural and excellent restaurants. Each levels have different restaurants, they all have their special star products. But, the most attractive place in Raffles city is its food channel. It is the B1 floor, there are many snake bars and small delicious restaurants. Over there, you can taste the famous Shanghai steamed soup dumplings, taiyaki, puffs, Yunnan rice noodles, Bitemen Singapore snakes and kinds of delicious food from the world. For foodies, it is a food heaven.

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Shanghai Museum

If you enjoyed in Chinese history, Shanghai museum is a good choice for you. It located in the south of people square, it has 140 thousand precious cultural relics, especially famous by its bronze ware, chinaware, calligraphy and Chinese painting.  

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Nanjing Road

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Nanjing road is the most popular street in Shanghai. It has many of time-honoured brands of Shanghai and stores, therefore lots of people from everywhere come here to visit the the first Chinese commercial street and find the pictures of old Shanghai.

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