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Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets

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"Some tourists think Amsterdam is a city without, but in truth it is a city of freedom. And in freedom, most people find sin. " -John Green

 Anne Frank House The Anne Frank House is a museum for visitors to learn about what happened in that place in the past. * Address and transportation: Amsterdam Center, on Prinsengracht 263-267. From the central train station, it can be reached on foot in 20 minutes. Some tram lines (13, 14 and 17) and bus lines (170, 172 and 174) stop nearby, on the Westermarkt. * Timetable: From 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. only those who have their ticket purchased online, from 3:30 p.m., those who did not buy online. * Exhibitions: The house behind, the house in front and next to the historic building.

Heineken museum  Heineken Experience is an interactive exhibition dedicated to the history and the world that surrounds the prestigious Heineken beer brand. The exhibition is located in the first distillery that used the brand, built in 1867. * Hours: Every day from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Ticket sales until 5:30 p.m.) * Price: Adults € 17. Under 15 years € 13. I Amsterdam Card: 25% discount. * Transportation: Tram, lines 7, 10, 16, 24, 25 and 78.

Vondelpark by bicycle * Hours: Monday - Sunday: 09:00 to 17:45. * Location: MacBike Vondelpark, Overtoom 45, 1054 HB AMSTERDAM. * Telephone: 020 683 3369 * Reports: info@macbike.nl

 Akhnaton club * Location: Akhnaton, Nieuwezijds Kolk 25, 012 PV AMSTERDAM * Hours: Every day from 12:00 venue.nl * Location: Akhnaton, Nieuwezijds Kolk 25, 012 PV AMSTERDAM * Hours: Every day from 12:00

 Casa Di Sergio The pizza of this place will leave you impressed, apart from that they also offer gluten free pasta. * Location: 83 Korte Leidsedwarsstraat, Amsterdam. * Telephone: 020 370 0416 * Hours: Monday 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wednesday 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday 11 : 30 a 01:00, Sunday 11:30 a.m.

Escape club When you visit Amsterdam you can not miss the experience of this nightclub, it is one of the most visited in the world for its excellent selection of DJ's. * Location: Escape, Rembrandtplein 11, 1017 CT AMSTERDAM. * Telephone: 020 622 1111 * Mail: office@escape.nl

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BERLIN

You are crazy, my child. You must go to Berlin.” –Franz von Suppe, Composer, 1800

East Side Gallery

It is an outdoor art gallery located on a 1,316 meter section on the east face of the Berlin Wall. The construction of the Berlin Wall and, especially its fall, have been part of the most important moments of twentieth century history. This wall divided Berlin into two parts for 28 years, separating families and friends. * Visiting hours: 24 hours. * Price: FREE * Transportation: Mühlenstraße, 10243 Berlin, Germany.

Brandenburg Gate

It is an old gateway to Berlin and one of the main symbols of both the city and Germany. It is not a triumphal arch, it was access. * Visiting hours: 24 hours * Price: FREE * Transportation: Subway stop "Unter den Linden" (S1, S2), by bus number 100. * Address: Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin, Germany.

​​Holocaust Memorial

Holocaust-Mahnmal or Monument of the holocaust, is a monument that reminds in Berlin to the Jews victims of the Holocaust. Very significant place to remember all the people who suffered and lost their lives. * Visiting hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. * Price: 4 Euros * Transportation: Metro; Potsdamer Platz and Mohrenstrasse, line U2.

Berghain

Disco with the peculiarity of having been built inside an old factory that is located near the Ostbahnhof station, conserving the structure and part of the machinery of the same. It has several floors and a multitude of rooms. It is very difficult to enter, they have random policies.

* Visiting hours: 00:00 * Price: € 15 * Address: Am Wriezener Bahnhof, 10243 Berlin, Germany.

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PRAGUE 

"Prague is not just a city, but an entity of some kind." -Sezin Koehler Jewish Quarter Only a few European capitals can be more proud of their well-preserved Jewish ghetto than that of Prague. The six synagogues, the Jewish City Hall, the magical cemetery make the Prague neighborhood of Josefov the magical and historical place that can not be missed. From there comes the legend of the Golem and there is the facade of the synagogue where it rests. * Visiting hours: Friday and Saturday everything is closed, the synagogues and the pantheon open approximately from 9:00 am to 5/6:00 pm. * Adults price: 300CZK. / Students and children under 15 years: 200CZK. * Location: Maiselova 18 110 00 Praha 1 * Transportation: Metro; Staroměstská, line A.

Prague astronomical clock The Prague Astronomical Clock is the most famous medieval clock in the world. It was built in 1490 by the master watchmaker Hanus and perfected by Jan Taborsky in the sixteenth century. The legend says that for Hanus not to repeat his work, the councilors left him blind. The clock is located in the building of the town hall and consists of three parts: The calendar of Josef Mánes, The Astronomical Clock and the animated figures. * Schedule of visit: It is all day, it sounds every hour and to go up to the tower it is possible from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. * Price 60 crowns or 40 students and children. * Transportation: Metro, Staromestska, line A. / Tram: Krizovnicke namesti, lines 17 and 18. * Location: Old Town Square

Charles Bridge The Charles Bridge is the most famous monument in Prague and connects the Old Town (Staré Město) with the Lesser Town (Malá Strana). With more than 500 meters long and 10 wide, the Charles Bridge had in its day 4 lanes for the passage of carriages. It is currently pedestrian. Along the bridge you will find 30 statues located on both sides of it, we are interested in a very famous statue of Jesus with Hebrew letters. In the place where San Juan Nepomuceno was thrown into the water is his statue. It is said that whoever asks for a wish by putting his left hand in the representation of his martyrdom (at the base of the statue), it will be granted. * Visiting Hours: It is pedestrian and can be crossed at any time. * Price: Free * Transportation: Metro, Staromestska, line A. / Tram: Krizovnicke namesti, lines 17 and 18.

Prague Castle The Prague Castle, built in the 9th century, is the largest castle in the world and the most important monument in the Czech Republic. Must See: San Vito Cathedral, Callejón del Oro, Old Royal Palace, Basilica and Convent of San Jorge, Daliborka Tower, Black Tower

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FLORENCE 

"The Creator made Italy from designs by Michaelangelo." -Mark Twain

Cathedral of the Duomo It is a large temple composed of large plates of darkened marble. The interior has a stylized and spacious appearance thanks to the long marble columns with carved statues that reach the ceiling. * Time of visit: Every day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. * Price: Cathedral: € 2. * Transportation: Metro, Duomo, lines 1 and 3. * Tram: Torino (Duomo), lines 2, 3 and 14; Dogana (Duomo), line 24.

. Basilica of Santa Croce The Basilica or Church of Santa Croce is a perfect model of Italian Gothic architecture and is located in Piazza di Santa Croce. This basilica is the most important and largest Franciscan Florentine church in the world, 138m long and 39m wide. * Hours: Monday to Saturday: from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays: from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. * Price: Adults: € 6. Young people between 11 and 18 years old: € 4. Under 11 years old: free admission. * Transportation: Bus B.

Accademia Museum Academy Gallery. Former hospital during the 14th century and later Academy of Fine Arts, it is a mandatory stop for all visitors to Florence as it houses the "David" by Michelangelo, carved between 1501 and 1504 and originally intended to be part of the external decoration of the Duomo of Florence. * Hours: 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. * Price: Without guided tour € 11.50. * Location: Campo della Carità, 1050, 30123 Venezia, Italy * Telephone: +39 041 520 0345

33. Ponte Vecchio The Ponte Vecchio is to Florence what the Colosseum is to Rome, and its image is the best known and most representative of the city. The Ponte Vecchio is the symbol of romanticism that floods all of Florence. * Address: Ponte Vecchio, Firenze, Italy.

Mercado de San Lorenzo Here you can find what can be considered the most important market in the city. Take a walk, you can find clothes, leather goods, souvenirs, etc. * Location: Piazza del Mercato Centrale dell'Ariento, Via dell'Ariento, 50123 Firenze, Italy * Hours: 10-00 AM. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday

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ROME 

"All roads lead to Rome..."

The Colosseum

It is the main symbol of Rome, an imposing construction that, with almost 2,000 years old, takes us back in time to discover what the ancient society of the Roman Empire was like. * Visiting hours: Every day from 8:30 until one hour before sunset. * Price: Combined ticket for the Colosseum, Forum and Palatino: € 12. * Transportation: Metro: Colosseo, line B.

Piazza Navona

Endowed with a very elegant baroque style, Piazza Navona is one of the most beautiful and popular squares in Rome. * Visiting hours: 24 hours. * Price: Free. * Transportation: Nearest metro: Barberini, line A (orange).

Trevi Fountain  With dimensions of 20 meters wide by 26 meters high, it is also the largest fountain in the city. * Visiting hours: 24 hours * Price: Free * Transportation: Metro: Barberini, line A (red).

 Sistine Chapel It is one of the greatest treasures of the Vatican, Rome and the world in general. It is known both for its decoration, as for being the temple in which the Popes are elected and crowned. * Visiting hours: Monday to Saturday: Entry 9:00 - 16:00 h. * Price: € 16 * Transportation: Metro: Cipro-Musei Vaticani, line A (orange).

Piazza del Popolo One of the most popular squares in Rome. The square is located at the beginning of the Via Flaminia and was the entrance to the city in the days of the Empire. * Visiting hours: 24 hours * Price: Free * Transportation: Metro: Flaminio- Piazza del Popolo, line A. Tram: Flaminio, line 2.

 PizzaRe It has two stores in Rome, it is a restaurant where we find pizzas, pastas and in general Italian food. * Visiting hours: Mon-Sun 12.00-24.00 * Price: The portions are generous and we find pizzas from 7 euros to 8 - 9 euros. * Location: There is a place in the area of ​​the Plaza del Popolo or another near Campo del Fiori.

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BARCELONA

Tip: Buy the Art Ticket Barcelona, ​​a pass for the 6 main museums of Barcelona CCCB, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Fundació Joan Miró, Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA), Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Museu Picasso for € 30

Park Guell Architectural park up to Barcelona with unparalleled view created by Gaudí. Perfect place to take beautiful photos and spend a nice afternoon. Advance purchase of tickets is recommended.

 * Visiting hours: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

 * Price: 7 € 

* Transportation: Metro, Green Line (L3), Vallcarca or Lesseps stops, Tourist Bus and Barcelona City Tour . citadelaparc.com

MACBA Museum of contemporary art in Barcelona, ​​special exhibitions dedicated to the 21st century. The exterior is a skate park. A fresh museum with a very modern architecture.

* Visiting hours: 11 - 7:30 PM. Tuesday closed.

* Price: € 10. Students pay less

* Transportation: L1, L2 (Universitat) and L3 (Catalonia or Liceo).

Montjuic font show Entertaining show to witness after a tired day of walking. A mix of classical music, colors and refreshing water. * Visiting hours: 21: 30h to 23: 30h Thursday to Sunday. * Price: FREE * Transport: Barcelona Bus Turístic - stop: Telefèric de Montjuic. L2 L3 Metro

Magical nights at Casa Batlló Night tour through the emblematic house remodeled by Gaudí and live music on the terrace. * Visiting hours: 9pm Wednesday to Saturday. * Price: € 29 * Transportation: Passeig de Gràcia: L2, L3 and L4.

 Espit Chupitos Bar with more than 600 shots of different flavors and textures.

 * Visiting hours: Open at 22:30

 * Address: Carrer d & # x27; Aribau, 77 

* Price: Tuesday and Wednesday 2x1 $$.

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OPIUM Barcelona The most famous club, overlooking the beach, House music. 

* Visiting hours: 00:00 to 7:00 * Address: Passeig Marítim, 34 * Price: € 20 * Dresscode: Elegant (No tennis, no shorts)

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PUERTO BANUS 

“Life is better at the beach”

OCEAN CLUB: 

This club is placed in the list of the best clubs as the number 2 of all Marbella. In it you will find delicious food, sophisticated drinks, with a view of the sea. * Visiting Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM. * Price: 110 EUR per bed. * Transportation: By public transport, 13 min.

NIKKY BEACH: 

The most famous beach club in Marbella, they offer food, music and drinks. The entrance does not cost, but each beach bed is at 100 EUR. Open from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. * Events: "Sunset BBQ" July 8, 2016, Friday 8:00 PM. Enjoy a tasting of dishes cooked in the BBQ style in the light of the stars. "NIKKI at night" July 9, 2016, Saturday 9:00 PM. Dinner under the stars. Price: MXN 736 - 2448 * Transportation: Taxi, 16 minutes

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PAMPLONA 

“Try to imagine, what it feels like when they release the bulls. The noise is incredible. Your whole body's shaking. It's like your heart's racing but standing still at the same time." - Jan van Mersbergen 

1. FEAST OF SAN FERMIN: 

During this legendary multiday festival, bulls are led through the city streets by daredevil runners. A major stop along the Camino de Santiago, a medieval-era pilgrimage route, Pamplona is also home to Gothic-style churches including fortresslike San Nicolás.

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SAN SEBASTIAN 

1. MONTE IGUELDO: 

A park with 15 different attractions located on Mount Igueldo.

* Price: 2.20 euros per person. * Schedule: Schedules vary depending on the season and day of the week. But usually it opens every day. * On these dates it opens from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

2. SANTA CRUZ DE LA MOTA CASTLE: 

Fortress of the Middle Ages, one of the most important buildings in the history of San Sebastian.

* Prices: Students pay 2.50 euros and there are guided tours, you do not need to make an appointment but there is usually a queue in high season.

3. DE LA CONCHA BEACH: 

The most famous urban beaches of the country, are considered a treasure of Spain. Visitors can spend all day on the beach and then walk along the shore and find all kinds of restaurants and shops by the sea.

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Wanderlust consumed her; foreign hearts and exotic minds compelled her. She had a gypsy soul and a vibrant hope for the unknown

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PARIS

“Paris is always a good idea” 

- Audrey Hepburn 

1. LOUVRE: 

Most important and visited museum in France. Founded at the end of the 18th century. The Louvre collection has nearly 300,000 works prior to 1948, of which approximately 35,000 are exhibited. Among the most important paintings in the museum, it is worth highlighting the following: La Gioconda by Leonardo da Vinci, La Libertad Guiding the Town of Delacroix and Las Bodas de Caná de Vern's.

* Visiting hours: Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday and Friday: from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Tuesday closed. * Adults price: € 15. Under 18 years old: free admission. EU citizens between 18 and 25 years old: free admission. Free admission with Paris Pass and Paris Museum Pass. * Metro Transportation: Palais-Royal - Musée du Louvre, lines 1 and 7. Bus: lines 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81 and 95.

2. MUSÉE D´ORSAY: 

It is dedicated to the plastic arts of the 19th century and covers the artistic periods that take place between the creations exhibited in the Louvre Museum and those of the Pompidou Center. The Musée d'Orsay contains impressionist and post-impressionist paintings, as well as a large collection of sculpture, decorative arts and architectural elements. You can find the works of great masters such as Renoir, Cézanne, Gauguin or Monet. It is located at 62 Rue de Lille.

* Visiting hours From Tuesday to Sunday: from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Thursday until 9:45 p.m.). Closed Monday. * Adults price: € 11. Under 18 years old: free admission. EU citizens between 18 and 25 years old: free admission. Entry from 4:15 p.m. (Thursday from 6 p.m.): € 8.50. Free admission with Paris Pass and Paris Museum Pass. * Metro transport: Solferino, line 12. RER: Musée d'Orsay, line C.

3. THE GEORGES POMPIDOU CENTER

also known as Beaubourg, houses one of the best collections of modern and contemporary art in the world, comparable to the MoMA in New York or the Tate Modern in London. Inaugurated in 1977. The building is divided into six floors of 7,500 square meters each, of which the fourth and the fifth house the permanent exhibitions of the National Museum of Modern Art. The fifth floor is dedicated to modern art, from the early twentieth century until 1960, highlighting especially the works of Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky or Miró. On the fourth floor it is possible to make a journey through the contemporary works made from 1960 to the present, among which minimalist and conceptual works abound.

* Visiting hours: Wednesday to Monday: from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. * Adults price: 12 or 14 € (depending on the season). People between 18 and 25 years old: 10 or 11 €. Under 18 years old: free admission. First Sunday of the month: free admission. Free admission with Paris Pass and Paris Museum Pass. * Metro transport: Rambuteau line 11, Hôtel de Ville lines 1 and 11, Châtelet lines 1, 11 and 14. RER: Châtelet - Les Halles Bus: lines 21, 29, 38, 47, 58, 69, 70, 72, 74 , 75, 76, 81, 85 and 96.

4. EIFFEL TOWER: 

Fue construida por el ingeniero Gustave Eiffel en 1889 para la Exposición universal. Con una altura de 317 metros, consta de tres plantas y alberga en su cúspide las emisoras de radio y de televisión de la capital. Las maquinarias (en los sótanos de los pilares oeste y este): visita a las maquinarias de los ascensores de 1899, asombroso espectáculo que recuerda el mundo de Julio Verne. * Horario de visita: Todos los días, de 9 h a 24 h. * Localización: Champ-de-Mars 75007 Paris * Acceso: metro Bir-Hakeim, Champ-de-Mars * Teléfono: +33(0)1 44 11 23 23

5. VIP ROOM: 

This club is a mix of all the nightclubs in Paris. It is located on the most beautiful avenue in the world, Champs Elysées. This disco is famous for its fashionable interiors thanks to its refined furnishings in the Baroque style.

* Price: 230 euros per bottle * Telephone: +33 611 04 12 32 * Hours: Thursday to Saturday, 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM. * Location: 188 Bis Rue De Rivoli 

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