Sunday, November 25, 2012

Frankfurt Travel Hub

Frankfurt on the river Main - or “Mainhattan” as it is lovingly dubbed by the locals - is one of Germany’s biggest and most cosmopolitan cities. It’s located in the heart of the country in the state of Hesse. It’s easy to reach from almost anywhere.

To most people, this city is about tall buildings, cool people and banks. In a way, that’s true. But it’s not the whole truth. If you look a little more closely, you'll find the good spots. I’m going to make that easier for you. So don’t believe the people who tell you it's not worth a visit.

I’ve lived in Frankfurt for many years. I know there’s a lot more to the city than what you see at first glance.

There are picturesque, old districts that invite you for a casual stroll, with cozy apple wine gardens (the city’s equivalent to beer gardens) hidden away in side streets.

And there are parts of the city with the modern, glossy flair of Germany’s financial center. Here are the cool clubs, the parties, the in-locations. Frankfurt is also famous for its trade fairs, most notably the IAA (Automobiles) and the Book Fair – but there are many more that bring hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Zoo Miami Review

Zoo Miami Review

Don't miss a visit to this top-notch zoo, 14 mi southwest of Coral Gables, in the Miami suburbs. The only subtropical zoo in the continental United States, it has 320-plus acres that are home to more than 2,000 animals, including 40 endangered species, which roam on islands surrounded by moats. Amazon & Beyond encompasses 27 acres of simulated tropical rain forests showcasing 600 animals indigenous to the region, such as giant river otters, harpy eagles, anacondas, and jaguars. You can feed veggies to the giraffes at Samburu Station. The Wings of Asia aviary has about 300 exotic birds representing 70 species flying free within the junglelike enclosure. There's also a petting zoo with a meerkat exhibit and interactive opportunities, such as those at Wacky Barn and Dr. Wilde's World and the Ecology Theater, where kids can touch Florida animals like alligators and opossums. An educational and entertaining wildlife show is given three times daily.

    Contact Information
    Address: 12400 S.W. 152nd St., Richmond Heights, Miami, FL, 33177 | Map It
    Cost: $15.95, $11.95 children ages 3 to 12; 45-min tram tour $4.95
    Hours: Daily 9:30-5:30, last admission 4