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Torres del Paine is among the biggest of Chile’s national parks, occupying almost 600,000 acres (242,000 ha) of land in the south on the border with Argentina. It is also among the most important, receiving a significant proportion of domes Like any American, traveling occasionally is just what I love doing and I bet you share the same stuff with me. But traveling does not mean that you would be safe. Escaping from our job and other stressful activities is just something that w

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-qformat:yes;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}Sweltering paellas, the Holy Grail, and El Cid… Valenciais all this and more. Passionante describesthis Spanish city most aptly. For where else would you find works of art beingblown up in a huge blaze to ear-shattering explosions? Lest you conclude thatthe city is a permanent war-zone let us hasten to amend that presupposition.The ritual is part of what is known as the ‘Las Fallas’ peasant traditionindicating the onset of spring.                                                                                  This rather preferred erstwhile Roman city is also home tothe most fertile land in the Mediterraneanwhich works strongly in the region’s gastronomic favor.                                                                                                  Moreover, its proximity to the sea ensures that it has someof the best seafood on offer. In case you weren’t aware, the city of Valencia is also known as‘paella country’ with more than one version to its credit. Traditionally cookedover wood fire, a typical paella consists of rice, chicken, tomatoes, sweetpepper, artichokes, green beans, saffron and olive oil. In other words, it isthe Mughalai biryani of the west.  Apart from indulging your gourmet palate there’s heaps youcan do in Valencia.It wouldn’t be incorrect to state that the city resembles a ramp ofarchitectural wonders. Strewn with Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and othershow stoppers, it takes the eye and halts one’s breathing. The best examples ofValencia’s Romanesquearchitecture are found in the doorway of various churches including the Church of St. Vicente.                                                                                                                       Walk around the city and you’ll come across stunninginstances of soaring Gothic architecture – the Lonja de los Mercaderes being ashining example – and architectural relics. In the district known as El Carmen,for instance, the medieval battlements Torres de Quart and the Torres deSerrano bear significant Gothic influences. Similarly, there is an impressivepanoply of other influences that must be seen to be believed.                                                                                                                     El Carmen is also a hotspot for night birds with its greatmusic bars and eateries. For an active nightlife you may head out to theUniversity conclave in Blasco Ibáñez and Aragón which are choc-a-bloc withclubs and bars. Some of these bars feature music and dancing making yourgastronomic experience even livelier. Traditional Valencian music bearsinfluences of Roman, Moorish and Iberian influences. If you are lucky, you maybe in the city around the time it holds its annual music festival- the Certamen Internacional de Bandas de Música.  While in Valenciadon’t forget to check out the ‘hippie market’ for some real bargains ondesigner clothes. For seafood and fresh fruits you should get into the moderniste Mercado Central, the largestcovered market in Europe based on Plaza delMercado. Its gorgeous glass and iron façade is a major attraction.  Getting around the city is not too difficult. If your stay lastsa month you might wish to look at reasonable car rentals. The city abounds withthem, especially at the airport and train stations. In fact, you can hire a caralmost as soon as you get off the plane. Enjoy your trip!About the Author Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-qformat:yes;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0in;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}MikeGreaves is a self-made entrepreneur, a well known travel consultant andinternet marketer. Over the years he has traveled across the world and hasnumerous writings credited to his name in many renowned publications.  Hisareas of writing include travel experiences including reviews of Luxury Hotels, Five Star Hotels and World Best Hotels.