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Travel
Five Great Cities to Visit in Europe in the Face of World Terrorism By Adaeze Atuegwu In the face of recurring terrorist threats and attacks around the globe, you probably have international travel in your list of "Not-to-Dos". However, before you finalize your list, the editorial team at Transatlantic Times has scouted the world, focused on Europe, and highlighted a few exquisite cities that will be worth your time. Our selections are based on having done extensive research regarding these locations. Prior to selecting any of the cities on our list, we strongly considered several parameters including their potential vunerability to religious and political terrorists, cost of travel and accommodations, possible language and communication barriers, beauty, uniqueness, tourist attractions, and friendliness of locals. We then put together a list of the safest, most cost effective, breath taking, entertaining, and relaxing cities to include on your "Must-See" list... Malta: Back to the Stone Age As I step into the Hypogeum of Hal Saflienti, it feels as if I'm entering another world. I go through and airlock, a glass box that protects the "microclimate" of the prehistoric catacomb. The air is cool but not damp. I wander throught the underground tomb in quite wonder. The 32 connected chambers are three levels and cover 1,600 square feet. The rooms include graeceful arches and alters, some of them unmistakably built to resemble the large outdoor temples that still stand on the islands of Malta... |
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