Brazil (Vitor)

Dear my sweet,

I'm thinking a lot about our trip around Brazil. I think it will be better if you stay here about 30 days.

First it is ok to you stay in my house. It will be a pleased.

Well, i think we could go first to make a city tour in my city, because here is so historical, and there are a lot of atractions say the beach, Santos team stadion and more thinks.

After a week, we could go to Rio de Janeiro, it is a very amazing city, and there is one of the most famous place in the world, the Redentor Christ and Ioanema's beach and for a good Baile FUNK!

I'm planning to spend like a week there and after we could take my car and go to the coast and be stopping in a lot of places, and spend some days, like in Ilhabela, there is a very beautiful place and we could go to a snorkel tour and take my bout and retorn to Santos, then, we continuos by car or bout to the South of Brazil.

After some time, we can come back and you go back to your country ;/

I think you could enjoy my plans.

i will be waiting for you here. See you my friend

Vitor

Brazil , Maria de Fatima Lobo

Hello my dear friend ,

I have missed you,since you have left Sydney,last year ,when we have met ,studying in Kapllan's school.I would like to do an invitation for you : visit my city, in Brazil . I think you will enjoy spend a couple of weeks or a month,in a tropical place,windy ,where sunset is so beautiful to see when you are sitted at the beache sand . I have been living in Recife ,Pernambuco, since I was born . Early in yhe mornig you could get up ,without any alarm clock,because the sun wakes you up . The sunset here is as beautiful as the sunrise. Every day is beach' day . You could go around,visiting paradises places like Porto de Galinhas,Carneiros,Tamandare ,Itamaraca,etc. These places are not more than 50 km far from my neighbohood, place that I have been living for 14 years ,which is called Boa Viagem .

We also could goes out ,at night and taste our tipical sea food .We have a lot of restaurantes that are not expanssives and others which have a large and delicious menu ,and a little bit papper if you prefer. You must visit our most famous and historical city,Olinda . Going there, you will goes up and down ,visiting some museuns, churches ,historical houses,and stores where you could by some souveniers. It would be important bring a hat,a pair of confortble shoes,t-shits ,shorts and sun glasses,because you are going also try to play some carnival songs and walk a lot .My city is very sunny and hot days are frequent,but dont worry it's also very windy. We will take a special sort of big boat that is called " catamara " and goes down the Capibaribe river, discovering the oldiest part of the city . People in the northest of Brazil is always very friendly ,nice, available and sometimes nealy receiving you like a member of their own family. I would like to receive an e-mail of you giving me some good news . It wiil be a great pleasure ,for me ,be with a so special guest,in my home . My apartamnet is in front of the sea,not much than 200 m far from sea side by walking .
I hope you come soon !
Be my guest!
My regards to you parentes.

Fatima

Sydney - Choi

Sydney city tour ( 26th of Feb ~ 2nd of Mar )

26th (Sat) : Blue mountain & Wild life Zoo

Have you ever heard Blue mountain ? It's the famous place in Australia. The mountain is densely populated by oil bearing Eucalyptus trees. That's why it looks like blue and called Blue Mountain. The Blue Mountains region is rich in history. Especially they're popular for 'The three sisters'. Did you know The Three Sisters are 922, 918 & 906 metres tall respectively. That's over 3000 feet above sea level! It's amazing. And there are many attractions you can enjoy.

After the blue mountain trip, We'll go to Zoo. actually I prefer Taronga Zoo, but We don't have many time so we should go that.

We can go there by train but in my opinion, we'd better book for day tour. Otherwise we can't see them.

27th (Sun) : Portstephens

It is known for its nature and abundance of aquatic and land activities on its uncrowded sandy beaches, sheltered bays and unspoilt national parks.

You have to do 10 things which is mentioned in its website. To get out on the water, to walk to Fingal spit, to experience worimi conservation lands and so on. Among them, I really want to take sand board on the dunes.

anyway we're going to book a day tour by Korean travel agency. maybe it includes some the other places but I'm not sure.

28th (Mon) : Sydney tower, Opera house & Harbour bridge

If you visit the Sydney, you should go Circular Quay. Haven't you heard of that? you're centainly know Opera house and Harbour bridge. This place is the best place to see Opera house & Harbour bridge. It's amazing. It's the most favourite place for me in Sydney. In front of Opera house, in the pub, as we see the bridge, we drink beer ! you'd love it. Sometimes when I miss Korea or I feel sad, I go there and enjoy beers and sightseeing

But before we go there, we should visit Sydney tower. In tower, we can see the Sydney city. Actually I've never been there. So I can't tell you about the tower. But I've heard that it's great.

1st (Tue) : Bondi beach, Darling Harbour

Do you know? In Sydney, There are many beautiful beaches. I've been few of them. Honestly, I think Balmore beach is the best beach. But we don't have a car and enough time. So I decided to go to Bondi beach. It's near city. It takes about 30 minutes by bus. But it's also beautiful. On the beach, you can swim and lay on the sand.

2nd (Wed) : Hyde park

As you know, you'll go back to Korea that afternoon. So I suggest you just take a rest in the park. you can feel relaxed and peaceful. Actually in Korean, There is no park like Hyde Park. It's one of the famous place in Australia. You can orginize your memory about trip while you're on the grass.

Italian Tour.




















Dear friend,


if you have never been in Italy I suggest you a short tour where you could see and eat the most famous speciality of this fantastic country.

You can start your Italian tour from the capital of the fashion: Milan.In the heart of this city you'll find the spectacular Dome and only 5 minutes by walk from here you can find the most faumous street,via Montenapoleone. If your are apposionate about cloths,shoes, bags, here, you can find everyting you have never dreamt. Gucci, Prada, Luois Vuitton...all the best brand marks of the world. Don't worry dear men, while your wifes or your girl friends are in the boutiques you can walk around this street and with a little bit of lucky you can meet some italian, brasilian, french ..soccer-players. Not so far from Milan you can taste a good plate of prosciutto crudo di san Daniele admiring the beatiful dome of Venice. Venice an old and fashionable city will conquer your harts throught its old bridges and its channels, and why do not drink also a glass of a special red wine while your are sitting in a fantastic gondola?!









Following with our tour i suggest you a short stop in the terms of the Garda lake.Relaxed ,now, we are ready to drive for some hours throught the hills and the country of the Tuscan.Florence,Siena, Pisa... there are so many city, so many place to visit thet the choise it's hard but i think that a visit and a walk between the magnificat palaces of Florece could be the best. Just 3 or less hours from this warm country you'll arrive in the capitol of Italy. in the capitol of the history: Rome. Rome as so old as so modern..old churches, museums,fointaines, squares...back every corner there is something to admire!Every places tell a pieces of history. In rome you can lost yourself and your immagination dreaming and thinking about the Romans, the Christ'age....but walking,dreaming... it's time of a break...or better....to have the lunch! There are many many restaurant where you can try the specialities of the Italy say Bucatina alla matriciana, pasta alla carbonara...

Now it is time to relax and if I were you I'll go to lay in the beautiful beach of the soth Italy but my favourite place is Sardinia. Only one hour by plane from Rome.This island offers to the tourist beautiful views . Gold beaches and crystallised waters wait for you.
One week here and you can return in your contry with a lot of memories.

Welcom to Korea! Ah Reum

Hi, I'm a holiday maker for you. I'll introduce the Korea

SOUTH OF KOREA

Day 1-3 : Seoul

Seoul is a capital city of Korea and it is very beautiful and hectic city. First, we'll go Kyungbok palace where the king and queen lived long time ago, It repsents korea's traditional beauty, especially you can see King's life style and enormous architecture.In there, you can wear Korean traditional clothes "Hanbok", maybe it will be a little uncomfortable for you, but I think you will fall in love with these clothes, as this is so beautiful. And then, we'll have a lunch near by Kyungbok palace, and there is a famous Korean restaurant. You will have a chance to enjoy Korean food and learn manner of meal. After fisnish the lunch, you can stop by some suvenior shops are located Insadong street for your friends or family. But the shop price on the Insadong streets is a little expensive.

The next day, if you want to buy new trend clothes, I will bring you to very famous fashionable place in Korea, Dongdaemoon shopping centre, there are lots of pretty clothes , in addtion to this, they show off the cheap price. So you shouldn't miss your chance to enjoy your shopping.

And then, we'll go Chunggyecheon , was rebuilted a few years ago, but it's really nice view at evening. we can eat street food "KimDduckSoon" with looking at the view. Absoultely I like this food, it is very famous snack(?) or meal (?) for young' generation, also very delicous ,it will be provided 3 types of well-known snack , but you watch out to burn you tongue , because it is so spicy. But you can try it , Why not? You will be in Korea!

And last day in Seoul, you'd better Han river with riding bicycle through pretty route, you can see some bridges and sweet couples, and 63 building. And then we'll go the famous street in Seoul Myungdong, it is also well-known shopping street, there are too many foreigners especially Japanesse and Chinesee. If you want to buy something, I recommend a Lotte duty free store, because people said that the duty free is too cheap. Anyway we must go Nam mt near Myungdong street, we can go there by foot or cable car, but if you want to enjoy a scene you walk, but considering to next scedule, you'd better take a cable car.

Because you must know the night culture in Korea!!!! There are a lot of hot place to enjoy our night culture. You can go Itaewon if you want to meet various foreigners ! They're also enjoying korean night culture. It is a little addictive.

Day 4-6 Busan

Busan is a second city of korea. It will take 3 hours by train KTX, which is the fastest train in Korea. If you go here in Summer, we can swim at the beach "Haewoondae, or Kwananri" Haewoonday's known as a representative beach in Korea. Every summer, there are too many people to enjoy their summer holiday. You'd better go Haewoonday at day, and Kwananri at night. Becasue Kwananri's night view is awesome thanks for famouse bridge. Of course you'll eat Busan't famous noodle.

And next day, we'll go Tanjongdae. There are lots of high rocks , so you will exclaim at the beautiful view. In addition to this, you can see lighthouse and Buddhist temple. Some korean has the Buddhism religion. I recommend that you stay at Buddhist temple ,which is called Temple stay in Korea, if you experience Buddhism.

The last day in Busan, we'll go a jagalchi market. It is a one of the traditional market in Korea, It will be good for you whether you like seafood. Because the price is cheap and the sellers in the market are very kind.

Day 7-10 Jeju Island

We'll go Jeju Island by airplane. Jeju Island is well-known for honeymoon place in my parent's generation. But I'm very proud of Jeju Island . It looks like a paradise, really represents a good view. At first, In the morning we'll go Sungsanillchoolbong where we can see sun rise .It is a pitureseque. And you can eat a tangerine and a cactus chocolate.

France Tour

First Week :


The trip begin with the visit of Paris. The first day we'll see Notre Dame, le Sacre Coeur, walking in the touriste center and ending the day on the Champs-Elysees. The second day we'll do the visite of the most famous museum "Le Louvre", we need a full day, it would be tired but so beautiful. After a good rest, the third day we will just walking on the street of Paris, going at the "Buttes-Chaumont" and for the diner, doing a picnic on the Champ-de-Mars with a magic view on the Eiffel Tower and waiting the night lightshow. We will spend the end of the week at walking on the street and parcs of Paris and enjoying the Parisian life.






Second Week :

After one full week in Paris it's time to travel around the France. We w'ill catch a train to Reims, spend one day to visiting this beautiful old city and then an another day focus on the Champagne by visitng the vine fields and some cave of the most world famous brands like Moet & Chandon, Ch'Mumm, etc. After that we will going to Strasbourg, an historical French city, who is also the European Capital and spend the end of the week to visiting this city with one of the most beautiful cathedral of France and the European parlement.






Third Week :



It's now the last week in France, and we will spend our last days in the South of France, we will take a flight from Strasbourg to Nice and spend 3 days in this nice city, walking on the Promenade des Anglais and sun tan on the beaches. Our trip will finish at Monaco this amazing city with lot of casinos and luxe shop.

The best of Germany

I'm inviting you to my beautiful country Germany!

1.-5. Day: See Munich:

You are going to arrive at the Franz-Josef-Strauss Airport in Munich. I'll think this airport is one of the most beautiful airport in the world... so your arrive is also a highlight! But thats nothing special against the city munich by itselfs!! We are going to see everything in the city.

But first we are going to have a typical bavarian breakfeast. We have to eat a pair of "Weisswuerste" (typ of sausage) with some sweat senf (a speacial sauce) and eat a "Brezel". For the drink we have to take the typicall german beer "Weissbier" and then I will show you on the first two days the city centre, with the "Marienplatz" and the townhall. We will see the "Stachus" where the life is going on! That's a famous place in munich. And because I know that you love to shop, we will pass the biggest shopping road in munich! There are so many good shops! We also see the Olymic Park where we can go up to the Olymic Tower. When you are up you can see all over munich and see also the alps. Hopefully its good weather! For lunch or dinner we are going to the "hofbraeuhaus" and eat some pork!

We are staying in one of the central hotels, so we can all walk by foot!

On the last two days we are going to visit the bavaria film studios, where some famous series in germany are made!! And for the evening, we're going to see a soccer game of my favourite football team FC Bayern Muenchen!! It' s in the allianz arena its so famous since the football world cup!! And when you are coming in the end of september, we are going to visit the famous "oktoberfest"!! We have to wear the special clothes "Dirndl" for the girls and "Lederhose" for the boys.

6.-12. Day: Visit my homeplace the "Allgaeu"

After the trip to the big city, I will show you where I'm living!! It's the opposite of big city live! We are living in the countryside near the alps!! Here you can learn to calm down and to relax. We are going to visit the alps!! There a some famous places. We are have to visit the castle "Neuschwanstein" and see all of the tradional houses on the mountains! I also want to teach you sking or snowboarding!! It's so much fun, and we having the best conditions in the alps to learn it! I'm playing in a traditionel bavarian band, so I invited you to one of our concert!! It's so much fun!!

In the next few days we are going to see also some cities like Kempten, Memmingen and Ulm! They are a little bit smaller but also interesting. You can learn some of your history there!

I will also show you stuttgart. Were we can also go on a tower to see all over the city

For sure you will stay at our house!! And I can tell you my mum is a very good cook! you have to taste "wiener schnitzel", some of the "semmelknoedel" and for sure some "kaesspatzen" you don't know what that all is?? that's a surprise... just taste it! :-)

13.-15. Day: The North of Germany

After the "time out" we're going back to the big city!! I will show you the north of germany. Hamburg is a famous city for german people. It's nice to live there!! because instead of Munich you have the beach and also the big city!! We are going to see the fishmarket, the old city and for sure the "michel" where you can have the best view all over hamburg!

Were also join for the nightlife the "Reperbahn" but be carefull... it's a little bit "dirrrty"!! And we are also see the famous musical "The lion king" with is an beautiful theater on the water"

For sure you will also see the beaches around hamburg!

16.-20. Day: BIG BERLIN

After your trip to Hamburg we're going to visit the capital city of germany Berlin. I will show you the the major house, "Branderburger Tor", the tower... and everything important about the history which is so interesting!! We are going to see of course some pices of the berlin Wall!

There a so many things to do... it's definitly not boring there!!! We can have a walk by the river called "Spree"!! And for lunch you have to try the famous "currywurst"! That's a sausage with some curry!! Pretty good and so special for Berlin!

And then you are leaving.... unfortunatley!!

I hope that's a good plan to see a little bit of germany!!

I'm looking forward for your coming!!

Spain Tour (Genoveva Chang)

Spain is a big country and it has a lot of beatiful towns to visit:

Madrid

Fisrt, you can land in Madrid, it's the country capital and you can visit the most important museum of Spain, "Museo del Prado", it contains the most famous pictures of Velazquez, Goya and others. If you want to see more art, you can go Museum Reina Sofia of Modern Art, where you can see the Guernica, a most famous Picasso's picture.




Madrid is plenty of culture and you have the oppotunyty to visit a lot of old biulding when you take a walk by the city.

Sevilla

After to spentd four days in Madrid, its a good idea to visit Sevilla, in summer it's too hot, but the places you can visit here are amazing.In Sevilla there are some musilman palaces and mosques.
It's famous to visit the "Torre del Oro", the cathedral or the "Plaza de Espana". As in Madrid, you can walk in the city and find beatiful buildings, palaces and old streets.

Barcelona

After four days in Sevilla, you can flight to Barcelona, a moder city where you can see the church designed by Gaudi, "La Sagrada Familia", it's the most original church in Spain, because Gaudi has a peculiar form to design. If you walk around Barcelona, you have the opportunity to see some other buildings design by Gaudi. All the city has a lot of history and culture, museums and old buldings are distribute for all the city.



Valencia


It's a good idea you go by bus for the mediterranean coast to Barcelona from Valencia and enjoy with the beatiful views.

Valencia is very famous for their beaches but it has a historical centre of the city very important. Ancient buildings are in all the neighborhoods, the cathedral is very interesting and the "Basilica", too.

But, Valencia has a modern part, you can see the Calatrava architecture. In the river, now without water, who cross the city, you can walk by some kilometers of park from the "Ciudad de las Ciencias y las Artes", three amazing Calatrava constructions very modern and original. And, at the end of the river, you can visit a new aquarium with a big variety of fishes, birds and another marine animals like seals and penguins.





And, if you need a rest, you can lay down in beatiful beaches plenty of people.


The peninsula has a extraordinay variety of dishes, in all your trip you can taste them in all the tipical reataurants. For example, in Valencia you can eat the famous paella, all the turist who tast it want to repeat.


Spain has funny places like the beachs but has also historical and cultural places where you can learn and enjoy.