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3 Kings Day Parade

Ara New Yorker, Only-Be, Practical Guide of New York

For someone from a traditionally Catholic country like ours The Three Kings need no presentation, but in other countries for their uniqueness it can become a new celebration. And this is what happens in New York. This event takes place on January 6 at 10:30 am and the parade lasts about an hour and a half throughout the streets of Hispanic Harlem known as The Barrio in New York. Its starting point is between 106th Street and Madison Avenue and ends at 115 and Park Avenue. As in all such parades commemorating the arrival of the Three Kings , Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar, who according to tradition went to Bethlehem to bring gifts to the just newborn baby Jesus. And after many centuries they are still those who give the gifts to many children in the world, this is one of the biggest illusions of hundreds of thousands of Spanish-speaking children. And these have previously been preparing letters expressing their desires. And if they are bad they run the risk that their gift is coal. How does a city like New York going to be left behind in this? Obviously not and therefore it has its own parade. Because the 3 Kings can reach all parts of the world for they are ubiquitous. It is a procession as we are used to on these occasions, full of animals, camels, donkeys, with background music, although unlike other kings they are not uploaded on floats, but tend to walk surrounded by their animals who are of a great size, colored puppets about 5 meters high. A huge part of the public,... read more

An Alternative Travel Guide to Tel Aviv

Xysa Do you like travelling?, Travel Tips

Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel, with over 400.000 people calling it home. On the map you can find Tel Aviv on the west of Israel adjacent to the Israeli coastline of the Mediterranean. With 2,5 million international visitors every year, Tel Aviv is number 5 on the list of most visited cities in the Middle East and Africa. It is also called “The City That Never Sleeps” because of its 24-hour culture, popular beaches, fun bars, restaurants, cosy cafes, lively parks, numerous shopping locations and landmark neighbourhoods like Old Jaffa and Neve Tzedek. Last year Lonely Planet named Tel Aviv the third “hottest city” in the world. Tel Aviv is also the most liberal city in Israel. It is trendy, full of action, has a big underground party scene and huge gay scene. When you will be in Tel Aviv and you are also a hipster and/or enjoy your travels to contain more than the obvious touristic activities, you are reading the right blog! Here´s a list of alternative places to go in Tel Aviv. Hummus Ashkara This is where locals go for an excellent hummus and fuul (fava bean paste). Their credibility was affirmed when a national newspaper voted their hummus the best in the country. You can find it on 45 Yirmiyahu St Little Tel Aviv .The sign is in Hebrew, so you have to look out for the Coca-Cola sign and little terrace on the street. Minzar Minzar is a coffeehouse that has a bohemian style to it. However ths coffee house is specialized in beer. You will find this place from the main... read more

10 places to visit in Istanbul

The Only Team Istanbulite, Only-Be, Practical Guide to Istanbul

As soon as you arrive in Istanbul, you’ll discover a world of magical colors, a blend of East and West, a very impressive Turkish city that will make you remember the Arabian Nights. Istanbul is divided into West and East by the Bosphorus, as well as by Golden Horn, where the Old City is located, place where we will focus most of our interest. 1. The Blue Mosque The Blue Mosque also known as the Sultan Ahmet Mosque is located in the Old City and has the largest and most spectacular courtyard anywhere in Turkey. Decorated with 20,000 handmade blue tiles, the Mosque has six minarets. When coming to the Mosque, remember to take off your shoes; women will also have to cover their head and shoulders. The sultan ordered the construction of this Mosque in front of the Hagia Sophia with the intention of outshine this Christian building. 2. Hagia Sophia Museum Right after the Hippodrome of Constantinople you’ll find the Hagia Sophia Museum, which is a formerly Byzantine basilica that was transformed into a Mosque during the Ottoman Empire time. Nowadays the building is a museum declared a World Heritage Site. It features several domes, the largest in the world, a Mihrab and several minarets. 3. Yerebatan Cisterns Do not forget to visit the Yerebatan Cisterns, which were built to supply water to the Great Palace of Constantinople. 4. Topkapi Palace After having a Turkish bath, you should go ahead and visit the Topkapi Palace, which is a walled Imperial Palace that illustrates the life of former sultans and their harems, as well as some of the... read more