Cairo - the Triumphant City - is the glorious capital of Egypt, the cradle of civilization and the beacon of religion. It is the largest city in the Middle East and Africa and lies at the centre of all routes leading to, and from the three continents: Asia, Africa and Europe.

Montreal is located at 45°30 N / -73°36 W. It is the largest city in Quebec and the second largest in Canada, with a metropolitan population of 3,359,000. Montreal is one of two large islands in this part of the St. Lawrence River (the other, Île Jésus, includes Laval and several other communities) and its highest point, Mount Royal, is 761 ft/ 232m high. The entire island of Montreal became a single municipality on January 1, 2002 although this has been reversed recently in the case of several of the suburbs.

Venice, gateway to the Orient, is one of the few cities in the world that can be truly described as unique. Over an extraordinarily long period, the city was embellished with monuments of rare splendour that today make it a tourist attraction like none other in the entire world.Venice is built on 117 small islands and has some 150 canals and 409 bridges (only three of which cross the Grand Canal).

Budapest is often called the Paris of Eastern Europe. This easy going city is famous for its scenic location, spanning both banks of the Danube. It has everything tourists dream of - history on the castle hill, museums, opera houses, over 800 theaters, concert halls, thousands of restaurants, world famous spas, lively nightlife, casinos and great shopping.

Paris is confident that it's the world's most beautiful, fashionable and artistic capital. Visit just once and it's hard to disagree.

Walking through the heart of Paris you often feel like you've wandered onto an art film set; much of the city has been scrubbed clean in recent years and it's never looked more fabulous. Its inhabitants are the definition of style, its architecture includes some of the most spectacular buildings and monuments in Europe and the ambience is by turns exciting, alluring and effortlessly romantic.

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic.

Since the Middle Ages Prague has been famous as one of the most beautiful cities of the world, and has been attributed adjectives such as „golden", „hundred-spired", „the crown of the world", „a stone dream". Throughout centuries prominent personalities paid homage to it. W. A. Mozart, L. van Beethoven, F. M. Dostojevsky, A. Rodin, G. Apollinaire, P. I. Tchaikovsky, O. Kokoschka and also the British Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II professed their beguilement by its attractiveness and architectural beauty. The native town is reflected in the works of Jan Neruda, Jaroslav Hasek, Jaroslav Seifert, Franz Kafka, Max Brod or Egon Erwin Kisch. Prague represents a unique collection of historical monuments dominated by the Prague Castle which towers high above the city. It is a specimen of all artistic styles and movements. The historical core of the city is situated on both banks of the Vltava river and consists of 6 parts - formerly independent urban units unified in the 18th century. They are as follows: Stare Mesto (Old Town), Josefov (the preserved part of the former Jewish Town - today a part of the Old Town), Nove Mesto (New Town), Mala Strana (Lesser Town), Hradcany and Vysehrad. Naturally, most of the historical monuments, museums and galleries are concentrated right there.

I forgot to mention that if you have something to ask me - some advice about traveling or visa stuff -  feel free to leave me your message. I promise I'll reply!

As the capital of the Spanish Empire, Madrid was once the richest and most powerful city in the world. That kind of past leaves a big impression on a place and in Madrid it is easy to see. For palaces, museums and concerts it is up there with the best in the world.

Even if the royal family has largely abandoned the palace, Madrid remains a royal city with refined tastes. The Royal Theatre is Spain's most important classical music venue, hosting opera and concert events. And at the Royal Palace (Palacio Real) the overwhelming wealth of the Spanish Empire is at its most evident in three thousand rooms bedecked with priceless paintings from down the ages.

If you're looking for culture, you've definitely come to the right place. The museums of the "golden triangle" alone, namely the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza, feature a stunning array of paintings ranging from Old Masters to modern surrealists all housed in some of Spain's most magnificent buildings. And the rest of the city is just as rich in cultural icons and architecture.

But Madrid is also a city for going out and partying. The area of Malasana is packed with bars and restaurants that stay open until dawn and rival anything Barcelona has to offer. There is also a growing interest in flamenco among Madrid's young population, which has led to shows and clubs springing up across the city.

From the word-of-mouth recommendations this pub receives, you need never refer to a guide book for assurance. The frugal Chelsea set cannot believe their luck.  They can get superb food at pub prices. A slow roast lamb shank with potato confit costs £12, whilst seared salmon fillet with truffle potatoes and coconut milk is little more than a tenner. The dishes are described as 'modern English with a twist' and the interior complements the menu perfectly. Warming colours, an open fire, the odd black lab, and staff who take great pride in the place. On Sundays, lunch is unbelievably busy, but they do serve food until 4pm. Be patient!

BUILDERS ARMS

13 Britten Street
London, SW3 3TY

My father took this photo when we first went to Japan. I was ten years old, but I still remember this trip... we stayed two weeks there.

New Zealand is the most perfect place I've ever been!!!!! It's a land of vast open spaces filled with stunning rugged landscapes, gorgeous beaches, often spectacular geothermal and volcanic activity, a temperate climate and fascinating animal and plant life. It mesmerizes and awe-inspires you and before you know it, you have fallen head over heels in love with it!

When I was 16, I went to India for two months during the summer to study and to do volunteer work  - It was fantastic! Since then, I just can't stop finding ways to travel around the world and get to know all these different cultures and landscapes. Here's a photo from India - The Ganges River

My name is David and I just love to travel! So, I'll be posting about my trips here and I hope you enjoy it! See ya!