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Showing posts with label nightlife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nightlife. Show all posts

Tuesday, 24 April 2007

LPR Site is Back Online After FIVE Days - Barcelona Destination

My ranting a raving finally paid off. Globat fixed their SQL server and then sent me instructions for refreshing the LPR database. This seems to have fixed the slow loading issue and things now appear to be working OK; FIVE days from my initial support contact. This is just not good enough.

I need a holiday!

The destinations directory at LPR is full of excellent travel and destination articles and is a good place to start any holiday research.

Barcelona sounds like a good place to visit for a good night out. This is the LPR destination article of the week.

Sleepless Barcelona

Barcelona has a pretty hectic nightlife and even though it starts late it also ends late or more precisely early in the morning, without taking into account the after parties that go until midday.

There are party establishments all over the city and sometimes you do not even need one because the party atmosphere is everywhere, in the streets, on the beach, you just need the right attitude.

You do not have to worry about the area of the city you are staying in because in every district there is an amazing place to go to. If you are in La Barceloneta you could party at Le Kashba, the Catwalk or Danzatoria. In Eixample you can go to Domestic, Sala Cibeles or Guardarropia. In El Raval party can be found in Salsitas, La Paloma or el Moog. In Montjuic, more specifically in the Spanish village you can go to La Terrazza or Discoteque; And these are just a few examples of the countless alternatives you have in some of the areas of Barcelona.

No matter what day of the week it is you will find party in Barcelona. There are places that open the 360 days of the year and some others open almost every day of the week but surely there will be a good establishment opened the day you are in town.

Usually the party starts in the bars which are opened until 3 am, after that night lovers head to the night clubs that close at 6 or 7 am and if you are the type that wishes to get going you can always find a good after party.

A good piece of advise is to relax and rest through the evening and in the early night not only in order to save energy but also because the night activities begin around 11 pm, never go to a bar before that time or to a nightclub before 2 am, there is no point because it will be dead, therefore you can get bored waiting until the party gets started.

Be prepared to meet loads of people from many places, including the most exotic, while partying in Barcelona. People that party in Barcelona are very outgoing and will talk to you as if they knew you for a long time, do not feel intimidated if a complete stranger offers you a drink or a cigarette as a way to start a conversation.

Finally it is important for visitors to know that Barcelona has all kinds of parties, there is a place for every person to enjoy through the night. There are techno places, as well as hip hop, salsa, funk, alternative, electronic and many more.

There is no doubt the party scene of Barcelona is outstanding, it will not disappoint you.
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Barcelona has boomed since the early 1990s, when preparations for the Olympic Games wrenched it into modernity, and today it remains well in the vanguard of other Spanish cities (with the possible exception of Madrid) in terms of prosperity, stability and cultural activity. It's a confident, progressive city, looking towards the rest of Europe for its inspiration and its innovations - the classic tourist images of Spain seem firmly out of place in Barcelona's bustling central boulevards and stylish modern streets. And style is what brings many visitors here, attracted by enthusiastic newspaper and magazine articles which make much of the outrageous architecture, user-friendly city design, agreeable climate and frenetic nightlife. Even the medieval Gothic quarter and its once-notorious red-light area have been swept up by the citywide renovation programme, which is still running at full tilt. As the new millennium starts Barcelona has continued to blossom from provincial city to putative European capital.

Good restaurants and cafés are easily found all over the city, though you'll probably do most of your eating where you do most of your sightseeing, in the old town, particularly around the Ramblas and in the Barri Gòtic. Don't be afraid to venture into the Barrio Chino which hides some excellent restaurants, some surprisingly expensive, others little more than hole-in-the-wall cafés. In the Eixample prices tend to be higher, though you'll find plenty of lunchtime bargains around. Gràcia , further out, is a nice place to spend the evening, with plenty of good mid-range restaurants. For the food which Barcelona is really proud of - elaborate sarsuelas (fish stews) and all kinds of fish and seafood - you're best off in the Barceloneta district (Metro Barceloneta, or bus #64 or #17, final stop), down by the harbour, or in the Port Olímpic (Metro Ciutadella, or bus #41 or #59). Nor should you necessarily eschew local chain or franchise outfits, which can be surprisingly good and sometimes score quite well on ambience and decor.

The best times to go to Barcelona are late spring and early autumn , when the weather is still comfortably warm, around 21-25°C and walking the streets isn't a chore. In summer , the city can be unbearably hot and humid with temperatures averaging 28°C. August, especially, is a month to be avoided, since the climate is at its most unwelcoming and many shops, bars and restaurants close for the month as local inhabitants head out of the city in droves. It's worth considering a winter break in the city, as long as you don't mind the prospect of occasional rain. It's generally still warm enough to sit out at a café, even in December when the temperature hovers around 13°C.

Destination Guides > Europe & Russia > Europe > Spain > Barcelona

Tuesday, 9 January 2007

It's Official... I AM the Worst Supporter in the World

My run of bad supporter choices continues... Liverpool concede 6 to an apprentice Arsenal team. That has to be the worst home result in nearly 100 years!

I take FULL reponsibility.

Ashes - Lost
Jets - Lost
Liverpool v Arsenal - Lost

There's a pattern developing here.

My number one team is Nottingham Forest and they've drawn Chelsea away in the FA Cup. Sorry boys, I'm going to have to support CHELSEA in the hope that my jinks will strike again!

Well, the article for today is all about having a good time in Nottingham and NOT Chelsea.


Bad Press for The Queen of the Midlands, England

Nottingham - The Castle and Pubs Nottingham is getting some bad press recently with inner city problems of gun crime and burglary. Whilst there is no doubt these problems exist, Nottingham remains for me a great city full of interesting places to see both old and new. Nottingham is located in the centre of England and is often referred to as The Queen of The Midlands.

The City has always been strategically important. Nottinghamshire countryside provided good hunting grounds for Kings and the forest provided good shelter for outlaws most notably the famous Robin Hood. Although much of the forest has disappeared now, Nottinghamshire still boasts some of the finest woodlands in England with ancient oaks, the oldest of these being the Major Oak. Legend has it that Robin Hood hid in the trunk of this very tree to escape the evil Sheriff of Nottingham.

The city of Nottingham has a rich and colourful history. Here are just a couple of places to wet your appetite.

Nottingham Castle At the heart of the city stands Nottingham Castle, set on a rocky outcrop of sandstone high above the city. The original castle was erected here by orders of William the Conqueror in 1067. Henry 1 later replaced the wooden structure with an imposing stone castle. This was to remain for hundreds of years as one of the most important castles in England. The notorious Sheriff of Nottingham lived here when Richard The Lionheart was on the 'Third Crusade', providing the setting for the legendary final showdown between the Sheriff and the Robin Hood. The castle provided a rallying point for Charles 11 during the English Civil War. Charles erected the Royal Standard near the castle to mark the beginning of the war. A stone in the centre of the roadway at Standard Hill marks the spot. There are a labyrinth of caves and tunnels under the castle.

The most famous of these is Mortimer's Hole where this usurper to the throne of Edward 111 was captured and later executed. The original castle was all but destroyed. What you see today is a seventeenth century mansion built on top of the original site. Since the late nineteenth century it has been a museum of world renown, housing thousands of artefacts and art collections. With its dungeons and children's activities Nottingham Castle is well worth a visit.

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Carved out of the sandstone rock beneath Nottingham Castle this is reputedly the oldest pub in the world. Established in 1189, the inn provided rest and refreshment to the Crusaders of Richard the Lionheart during the 'Third Crusades'. Walking inside is like taking a trip back in time. The pub is associated with many fascinating legends which you can discover over a fine pint of 'real ale'. The pub is said to be haunted - you have been warned!

Nottingham by Night Whether you want to relax with a drink and good conversation, take in a show or party the night away - Nottingham has it all! Forget the negative, visit Nottingham with an open mind, a sense of humour and watch out for the famous Nottingham welcome "Hey up me Ducks"...

Article Republished From: Liberated Press Releases and Other FREE Information a web site that DOESN'T use Google Adspam (Adsense text links) in or around articles.

Author Resource:- Ann Coveney is a freelance writer and part time school teacher. She can be hired to write articles on a wide range of topics. The web site she uses the most for low cost travel and hotel booking is AskVicki.co.uk

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