Very close by to my home in Portugal there is a wonderful little village called Obidos. There is no doubt at all that in Portugal Obidos is one of the top attractions anywhere in the whole country.

Just to clarify in case you missed it, Obidos in Portugal and not the one in Brasil, is one of the seven wonders of Portugal.
There are some things you need to know before visiting this beautiful medieval town.

The town is enclosed within an old stone wall
and there a castle within those walls…an incredible and complete castle where they hold festivals nearly every month of the year.

There is no lack of visitors accommodation in Obidos, in fact if you are looking for Obidos hotels then perhaps it would pay you to go a little further afield and try out and English bed and breakfast instead. It would get you away from the hustle bustle in the village, which is probably part of the reason you wanted to come here in the first place.

Something to be aware of as you enjoy the spectacle of this village, is that the walk around the walls presents a little in the way of personal danger. No, the old stone parapets are devoid of safety rails and in a few places it feels rather scary.

Best to stay clear of the walls unless you are not afraid of heights anyway…just enjoy the sights at ground level which include many cafes and restaurants, a deer sanctuary and a lot of shops selling the local strong liqueur. Especially do not approach the walls after having consumed the Ginja!

Go outside the walls to find more treasures. An old roman aqua-duct crosses the whole village and its arches fill the background of one of the car-parks. Drive towards the village of Arelho and you will come to the salt lagoon that used to reach all the way to the castle walls but now is a few kilometers away.

What ever you think in the end, Obidos is a wonderful day out and if you want to go on somewhere else after then the world or rather Portugal is your clamshell.

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An increasingly popular destination for tourists is Bulgaria, which joined the European Union in 2007. Our guide tells you why this is such a popular place with tourists. One reason is the Black Sea coast, where you can visit the gorgeous beaches of Varna and experience some great treatments at one of the many spa resorts. There are lots of thermal mineral water springs and you can benefit from a range of electro and light treatments. There are also some great mud treatments and curative sea water available.

Bulgaria is also home to some great skiing, particularly in the south west part of the country. There has recently been massive investment in many of the ski resorts, which is making them increasingly popular with international tourists. Bansko, the largest ski resort, has great snow coverage from December to May and has benefited from lots of investment in new hotels. Overall, Bulgaria has a great reputation for skiing weather and has a fantastic choice of resorts and ski runs.

Bulgaria is also renowned for being a cheap place to visit, making it ideal for tourists on a budget. It has only recently become known to most people although the people of Eastern Europe have been going there for years. As the tourism industry is still quite small, this means that you can get some great deals on price all year round, making it an ideal destination if you’re on a budget. The government also has a comprehensive growth plan to improve the tourism industry.

There is also a lot of great culture in Bulgaria, which is very attractive to a lot of tourists. For example, many of the villages in the countryside have been untouched by Western culture and are still the same as they were 100 years ago. In total there are over 5000 beautiful villages that you can visit and some places, such as Sozopol by the sea are becoming more tourist-friendly. In Sozopol, you can explore 1000s of years’ worth of history and see lots of houses with secret entrances.

Sofia is situated in the west of the country and it is the capital city of Bulgaria. It’s another popular location with tourists as there’s a lot of culture to be discovered. For example, the Boyana Church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you can visit some excavated prehistoric settlements. You can also visit the royal palace and the town wall, which is 1000s of years old. Sofia is also close to the weekend resort of Vitosha Mountain, which makes it even more popular with visitors.

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Prague’s always been a musical city, and its jazz clubs are no exception. Tiny, underground, smoky places or sleek and modern with a cocktail list – no matter your style it is not difficult to find a great jazz act playing every night of the week. Agharta is one of the oldest jazz clubs in town, and beginning this month they are putting on the 20^th anniversary of the Agharta Prague Jazz Festival. The festival is a drawn out one; running from February 23 – May 23, 2011.

Organizers are taking their big birthday seriously and inviting back a number of popular past performers, as well as keeping an interesting and updated edge to the acts. A few highlights include Maceo Parker, the Richard Bono Group and Soft Machine. Most of the concerts are held at the Lucerna Music Bar, and tickets can be bought online at Agharta’s website.

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February 23: Steve Lukather Band, Lucerna Music Bar

March 15: Maceo Parker, Lucerna Music Bar

April 13: Mike Stearn Band, Lucerna Music Bar

April 14: Dean Brown Trio, Lucerna Music Bar

May 4: Richard Bono Group, Hybernia Theater

May 11: Victor Wooten & JD Blair, Lucerna Music Bar

May 12: Soft Machine, Lucerna Music Bar

May 23: Jack Dejohnette Group, Lucerna Music Bar

Photos courtesy of Agharta Prague Jazz Festival; top is Richard Bono Group, middle is Soft Machine

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It’s a restaurant. It’s a music bar. It’s your ticket to guaranteed good times at night! Infinity Restaurant and Music Bar, located close to the Flora shopping center, is comprised of a ground level restaurant and a downstairs music bar which can go from calm to crazy in no time, especially if you decide to go there on a Friday or Saturday night. Whether you’re out with friends, on a hot date, or flying solo, you’ll have no problem enjoying yourself at Infinity!

The Infinity music bar is not the biggest place in the world, which means that on a typical Friday or Saturday night, aside from making an extra effort to get the attention of the bartender, it may be difficult to find a seat if you arrive later at night, but not to worry, as you should be standing up and enjoying yourself on the dance floor anyway! The music selection is entirely up to the DJ, and of course, the day of the week on which you happen to be attending Infinity, but during the weekend, one should expect popular dance hits ranging from modern to more classic songs which span several music genres. Needless to say, it’s very likely that you’ll enjoy the music, especially after a few (or more) of your favorite drinks.

With a very acceptable ratio of females to males, Infinity has a lot to offer the single community. You can find a good mixture of fun women and men typically in their 20s and 30s and ranging from locals to out-of-towners and out-of-country-ers. Although a t-shirt and jeans are acceptable forms of attire at Infinity music bar, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to make an effort to look your best, especially if you’re on the prowl for a mate.

All-in-all, the Infinity music bar is a great place for late-night drinks and dancing, and whether your motivations for going out involve listening to fun music, enjoying good cocktails, dancing the night away, or perhaps something of a more carnal nature, it’s likely that you won’t be disappointed at Infinity. See for yourself…

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