Sites To See

Though there are many places I would love to go, there are certain things I want to see in the world. Almost everyone has learned about the Berlin Wall and its role in history. This would be amazing to see and learn more about. The Taj Mahal in India is also a very amazing building that is a very big tourist attraction. When I was in art a few years ago I made a little clay sculpture of this beautiful building. The design and structure of the building is definitely exquisite. Another structure I would love to visit and learn more about  is the Great Wall of China. This wall is the longest in the world and stretches over 13,171 miles of land.

The Berlin Wall in Germany was used to separate East and West Berlin. Between 1961 and 1989, the wall stopped almost all emigration. When the wall went up a war had started and about 5,000 people tried to jump the border to emigrate to other European countries. In middle school I learned about the Berlin Wall but not a lot. It would be very interesting to see the structure and learn more about it. There's so much more to it that I could learn about.

In 1962 the construction of he Taj Mahal began. In 2001 there were about 2 million visitors and more than 200,000 were from over seas. This structure is a marble mausoleum brought up by Shah Jahan when his wife died. The beautifully made structure was made from his grief and love. Inside decoration is beyond traditional and I would love to see it. Calligraphy and abstract designs were used throughout the structure. Every picture I see contains an art of this structure that makes me want to visit this mausoleum. There is a great gate and a garden that contains pathways and flower beds that surround the structure.
 

Being the longest wall in the world doesn't seem like the most interesting thing, but the Great Wall of China does intrigue many people. This structure was made of several different wall that were connected. It was mostly used for border control and protection. Before the use of bricks they used rammed earth, stones, and wood. The use of brick later on helped construction move more quickly. I think it's amazing how long this wall is and it would be great to see in person.
 

Living in one place you become accustomed to what you see and know but getting out and seeing the world can create so much more knowledge. I hope that I one day get the chance to see all these places and many more as well.

Greece

My English teacher in High School was Greek and would tell his students different facts and stories about Greece all the time.  It wasn't just the amazing pictures he showed us but the culture and all the mythology it held. Its ancient culture had a huge impact on the arts, language, philosophy and much more. Many people know of the Greek gods but they don't try to understand why they believed in them. To the people of Greece there was a god for many different things. There was a god for air and light, love, and even time. This is so fascinating to me because it goes back so far in their history.

 

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Greece is Santorini. This is a volcanic island and is famous for its intense views and stunning sunsets. It's a cluster of buildings separated by white cobble stone streets. The streets bustle with shops, taverns, hotels and cafes. There’s so much to see and learn about on this island. It's amazing to see the tight knit town and all that it holds. I remember seeing this in movie, the way the buildings come together and seem to be built into the hill its self. This seemed so different to me but also something I really wanted to see in person.

Sitting on top of Acropolis is the Parthenon which is also a very famous tourist attraction. While visiting Athens this temple completes the experience. The construction of the Parthenon started in 447 BC. It has existed on the top of rocky Acropolis for nearly 2,500 years. Attracting millions of people annually this temple is an experience I would not want to miss if I ever get the chance to visit Greece.

I always love to go to the beach so seeing the pictures of Mythos beach makes me want to go to Greece even more. The colors of the water attract many people and is world famous. Mountains sit behind the bright white of the beach and the blue of the water. This is definitely a place I would love to see.

There is so much that can be learned just by going to another place. I hope that one day I can experience Greece and its history. Looking into all the tourist attractions I found that many of them were buildings from different eras. Millions of people have went to Greece to see these places and learn about them just like I would like to.

The City of Lights

Whenever I think of Paris I think of all the amazing sights there including the Eiffel Tower. Paris is the capital and most populated city in France. It is said to be one of the most beautiful cities on earth with the view of elegant and historical buildings. Many call this city The City of Lights which is a great name for when its lite up at night. I would love to see the Eiffel Tower especially, but there are so many things I didn't know about Paris until now.

The Notre Dame Cathedral which is French for "Our Lady of Paris" is another fantastic building that is a big tourist attraction in Paris. It is considered to be one of best examples of French Gothic architecture and one of the largest and well known church buildings in the world. This building is both elegant and historical in so many ways that I can see why it is so well known around the world.

The Eiffel Tower seems to be known by many people and has become a global cultural icon of France. It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world as well as most visited. 7.1 million people ascended the Eiffel Tower in 2011 and received it's 250 millionth visitor in 2010. It is the tallest structure in Paris at 1,063 feet tall. The Eiffel Tower is the main reason why I would love to visit Paris. I would also love to see the city its self and the way people interact there.


At night the city lights up entirely creating a beautiful view. Since the city is so big there are more lights making Paris come to life when it gets dark. We can see why it is called the city of lights just like big cities here in the United States including New York. These cities are different is many ways yet they are similar too. The lights and the big number of people who go or live there are quite similar.

There are so many things to see and experience in Paris and I hope that one day I'll be able to go there. I would love to see the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral as well as so many other things. Like other European countries the architecture in Paris seems to be more elegant and detailed. Maybe one day I'll get to see why so many people want to be there.

How To Travel

Whether its a bus, train, subway, or airplane there's usually always a way to get where you want to go. Traveling can be expensive so it's good to look into all options of transportation and where to stay when you get there. Just going online and searching hotels around where you are going can be a big help. Looking up different airports and their flights can help extremely as well.

 

I have never been on a plane and I am nervous for when I do go on one but I think it will be an amazing experience. Of course there have been accidents with airplanes but there have been plenty more car crashes. Millions of people each day board planes whether it's to a different country or state. It can be expensive but it is a good way to travel long distances and shortens traveling time.

 

A nice relaxing road trip can be a good way to travel and spend time with friends or family. Traveling by car can take a lot longer than by plane but it is more convenient and many times cheaper. My experiences traveling by car have been good because of all the states we went through and seeing some interesting sights. It can get boring after the first three hours or so when your traveling far and that's when flying in a plane would be nice.

 

When  was younger I rode in a bus to Pennsylvania for a class trip. It was a lot more comfortable than driving hours in a crammed car and it went by fast with all my friends there to talk to. Sitting in a vehicle for that long can get boring so that's why it's always good to take at least a few stops. When riding in a big group we didn't take many stops because we wanted to spend as much time as we could on the road so we could get there sooner.

 

Everyone prefers a different way to travel. In bigger cities there are multiple ways to get to work or anywhere. With any way that someone travels they are still going to get to the same place. I enjoy car rides if they are shorter but longer distances are probably better to travel by a plane or other transportation. Even though being on a plane will be completely new to me I can't wait to go and experience the world. Over the years transportation has been become more complex and convenient.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discovering Spain

 

New York and Florida were good experiences but for my next travel adventure I want to visit Spain. My sister has been living there for a few years, only coming home once in a while as well as going to New York to work. Next summer I would like to visit her and experience Spain. I’ve never been on a plane before so that would be something new also. I’m scared but yet so excited to see all the different views and the way they live there.

One of the events there that I have heard a lot about is the running of the bulls. This happens in the summer where they let about a dozen bulls loose in the streets and people run in front of them. My sister said she has watched some of it take place but I still don’t understand why they would want to do something that crazy and dangerous. This event originated in Pamplona, Spain and was started as a way to get the bulls to the bullring. As the event became more popular it became a tradition that still stands today. Though I thought this event was interesting, I don’t know if I would be able to even watch it because of all the things that could happen.

Another thing I want to experience is all the beautiful sights. The cities a very compact and the streets look very narrow. My sister said that many people walk instead of using vehicles. One of Spain’s most popular attractions is a large Roman Catholic Church located in Barcelona. The construction on this church started in 1882 and is still not finished.

Even though I don’t speak the best Spanish I did have a few classes in high school that helped. Going there will help me better understand their culture and expand on the language. The food they eat there is mostly rice and beans from what my sister said. Those aren’t my favorite things to eat but I would adjust for the time that I’m there. I would love to learn how they live differently from the U.S. but also how they are like us.

I’m really hoping I can go to Spain next year to learn more about it and of course to visit my sister. She’s been there for a while so she can show me new things there and tell me what I should know well staying there. I can also learn from the people there and maybe travel to other European countries after that.