Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, United Kingdom

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Windsor Castle is a medieval fortress located in Windsor, Berkshire in the United Kingdom; this is one of the British Royal family residences where there are more than 500 people who live and work there. This is a real example of English Gothic architecture. Built in the XI century and designed to ensure the Norman domination on the outskirts of London and control a strategic portion of the Thames. Each king who lived, made changes to the palace. It was reinforced with stone walls; Henry III built a luxurious palace inside. The castle is also used for diplomatic meetings. There are more than 1,000 rooms in an area of 52,000 square meters with different styles: medieval, Gothic, Georgian, Victorian and modern. There is the tower atop the castle mound that has also changed during the years and is home to the royal archives. The upper part of the castle has several buildings that form a central courtyard which is bounded by the state apartments monitoring of private apartments, the door George I and Edward III Tower. Each state apartment has a different style furniture and decoration. In the north side of the lower part, there is the official St Georges Chapel, Order of the Garter, being a royal necropolis too. Today Windsor is the favorite residence of Queen Elizabeth II as well as a tourist attraction.

Tips

You can get there by train from Paddington or Waterloo stations.
For a detailed idea of your visit, it is best that you check on their website because the spaces to visit will depend on availability.
St George’s Chapel welcome those who want to attend Sunday services, this day the public visiting is not available.
The entry is free for children under 5 years and there is also the possibility of a family ticket (2 adults, 3 children). On days when the state apartment are closed, the entry price is reduced to almost half. The group rate is possible with 15 people or more.

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Benalmádena, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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Benalmádena is a town in the province of Malaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in Spain. The city has discos, hotels, beaches, shopping centers and a marina well equipped; it became a residential area and very commercially active. The original village, Benalmadena Pueblo, is located about three kilometers inside the city at an altitude of about 200 m. It is a typical Andalusian village, but including many recent buildings in modern architectural styles. The highest areas of the mountains, have some non-urban areas. We can find the Sealife Aquarium, the Selwo Marina; amusement parks with dolphins, penguins and seals among others; Park La Paloma, landscaped park with a large lake and wildlife and endangered species, the Arroyo de la Miel; picturesque village inside the city which hosts several religious events and also the Tivoli World Theme Park. To see: Torremuelle, Quebrada and Bermeja towers (defense system at different times of the city), ‘La niña de Benalmádena’, bronze sculpture in Spain Square; the Casino, ‘Ventorrilo of Perra’ (inn, built in the XVIII) is a restaurant specializing in traditional Spanish cuisine, which reproduces the atmosphere of the time of Carlos III; among others.

Tips

The city is part of the city rail line connecting C1 Malaga to Fuengirola, passing through the airport Malaga-Costa del Sol, which passes every 20 minutes.
You have 20 km of beaches and also a nudist beach: the Benalnatura.
If you want to have a complete view of the city, take the cable car which goes to the top of Calamorro (759 meters); if time permits, you can see the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlas mountain in Africa.
If you like museums, visit the Archaeological Museum which features locally sourced items dating back to the Bronze Age.

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HI-Ottawa Jail hostel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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The Hl-Ottawa Jail hostel is located in the former prison of Carleton County (1862-1972). This is the only hostel of its kind in North America. The original architecture has been preserved with its walls made of stone and brick and cells were transformed into dormitories. This prison was considered one of the most haunted buildings in Canada. The building is conveniently located in the city center, just steps from Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, the Byward Market, shops, cafes, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, in short everything a tourist wants to know while in town. The night comes accompanied with a delicious continental breakfast: fair trade coffee, tea, juice, fruit and bagel baked in the region, eggs, milk and cereals. Of course, you have wi-fi.

Tips

Do not miss the tour of the prison offered free with your stay every day at 11:00. If you arrive by car, there is a paid parking at $12.00 per day. The inn offers holidays with a lot of emotions, weekly activities, guided tours and evenings at the bar. If you want to have new experiences and meet other travelers, you will have the opportunity to share your cell-room with other tourists.

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