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Taxis in London voted best in the world
The taxis in the British Capital of London came first for the third year in a row as the best in the world, according to an annual survey conducted by the Hotels.com.
Despite being the most expensive globally, travelers and other respondents described the drivers as nice and friendly and well-versed in the city's sights and sounds.
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Zurich Toy Museum
Zurich, Switzerland
The Zurich Toy Museum, or Zurcher Spilzeugmuseum, is one of the city's most unique attractions. More than 1,200 antique toys are in the collection, dating from the eighteenth century through the start of the twentieth century. The toys are all representative of their times. There are toy locomotives from the 1800s, and early automobiles from the start of the 1900s. The large...
Republic Square
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Address: downtown Almaty Republic Square is the largest open public space in the city, flanked by impressive modern edifices on every side. The square is reminiscent of the tragic events of December 1986, when several Kazakh students were killed while protesting. Since the capital was shifted to Astana, the square has been largely renovated. It has been landscaped to a great degree, and new ...
King Hussein Park
Amman, Jordan
King Hussein Park, or Al Hussein National Park, covers 170 acres of West Amman. It is a recent creation, and one of the city's few green spaces. The park can get pretty crowded on weekends. It doesn't compare to any of the world's great city parks, but it's still a good place to unwind and maybe take in a game of football. The view is pretty good as well. There...
Notre Dame de Paris (Cathedral of Notre Dame)
Paris, France
The Notre Dame cathedral is one of the city's oldest churches. In the twelfth century, Paris was growing and consolidating its power as France’s capital. The new bishop, Maurice de Sully, decided to build a new cathedral. Construction began in 1163, and it was not finished until the mid-1300s. Notre Dame is one of the earliest examples of Gothic architecture and its trademark flying ...