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Planning a trip to Switzerland, here are some of the dishes that you must try from the Swiss Cuisine that are a significant part of the Swiss diet: Swiss fondue   Swiss fondue has grown in popularity not only in Switzerland but all over the world. This traditional Swiss dish is essentially a amalgamation of melted cheese, garlic, and wine eaten together with bread, meat, and vegetables using a long-stemmed fork. The yummy food originates from the Alps, around the canton of Wallis (German) and Valais (French). Nusstorte   Do you have the desire for something mouth-watering and delicious? You must try a Swiss tart called Nusstorte. The tart is an excellent amalgamation of a short crust pastry, chopped walnuts, caramelized sugar and cream, it tastes as divine as it sounds, be sure to try this dish from the Swiss cuisine . Basler Leckerli   This next dish from the Swiss cuisine is much older than all of us, we believe. The first creation of Basler Lecke...

Famous as the country's economic and cultural hub and one of Europe's main financial and business capitals, it's easy to forget that it's also a charming and captivating place for tourists. Its many attractions include dozens of museums, a well-preserved old town filled with medieval and Renaissance buildings, and enough art - both in and out of museums - to keep art-lovers happy for a week. Zurich's custom of liberal thinking and active intellectual life drew in leading figures that included Georg Büchner, Vladimir Lenin, James Joyce, C. G. Jung, and Thomas Mann. Zurich is also a sight to behold, visit Zurich to experience the following place, book your trip on XcelTrip and make memories that last a lifetime. Zurich Zoo More than 360 different animal species live in the exotic world of the Zurich Zoo, one of the finest in Europe. Animals live as close to their own environments as possible: snow leopards amid the rocky Himalayan landscape, penguins swimmin...

The de facto capital of Switzerland, Bern Is built on a sandstone ridge. The city is encompassed on three sides by the Aare flowing through the valley. Bern is not only the administrative capital of Switzerland but is also is rich in history and culture. Here are 5 of the most beautiful places to visit in Bern : The Historical Museum of Bern Held in a 130-year-old Andre-Lambert-designed architectural marvels based on 15th-century castles, the Historical Museum of Bern combined with the Einstein Museum forms the second largest museum in Switzerland. Exhibits here include more than half a million items dating from the Stone Age through the Celts, Romans, Middle Ages, Napoleonic era, and well into the 19th and 20th centuries. Items from Alpine Stone Age burials are as impressive as 15th-century Flemish tapestries and the famous Königsfelden diptych painted for the King of Hungary. The Bear Park The bear is the symbolic representation of Bern, and some bears are held in res...

Located at the western end of Lac Leman, with France just a mile away, Geneva’s skies are always painted with the silhouettes of snow-capped mountains, and as for the city, its always bustling with international diplomats and tourists. If you wish to visit Geneva here are a list of attractions that you mustn’t miss: Lake Geneva The lake is the undisputed star of Geneva. With a backdrop of the Alps, the lake is the background for many of the divinest city views. You can get from one part of the city to another on its Mouettes Genevoises, motor-launches that have travelled between lakeside quays since 1897. If you are looking to just get a taste of the lake then opt for a trip on one of the paddle steamers. Temple de Saint-Pierre Dating back to 1150, the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre, the Romanesque church is situated at the peak of Geneva's old town, features some Gothic essentials. During the Protestant Reformation, in which Geneva frolicked a significant role, the name...

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“Power to the Community” XcelLab is proud to announce a new partnership with VERGE at the Second Official VERGE meet-up on the 25 th of May, 2019 at Rotterdam, Netherlands. VERGE a cryptocurrency intended for adoption for everyday use, that expands upon the original Bitcoin blockchain platform. It aims to fulfil its preliminary purpose of offering individuals and businesses with effective, fast and decentralised way of making direct transactions while maintaining privacy. VERGE will now be adopted into usage on XcelTrip -With an aim of disrupting the trillion-dollar travel industry by giving the connectivity and access to the travellers directly to the travel service providers. XcelTrip is an online travel booking platform where you can check-in at over 800,000 hotels and book tickets with over 400 airlines with cryptocurrency, thus enabling a decentralised travel ecosystem. XcelPay - A merchant POS, digital payment wallet and crypto payment gateway. XcelPay is i...

South Korean architecture has distinctive features that stand out from the rest of the world. Even though they heavily borrow the style from the Japanese traditional way of building homes, the features of South Korean traditional architecture is one that is modified keeping in mind the weather and the environment of South Korea. A distinguishing feature of hanok; a traditional Korean home, is the under-floor space heating arrangement called ondol ( 온돌 ) which is an arrangement of networks of channels that run  underneath the floor of the house from which warmness is distributed from the fireplace in the kitchen to provide heat to the floor of the house so people can use the floor for both feasting and sleeping in daily life. The unit of the house closer to the furnace is warmer and the warmer area is earmarked for elders.  Furthermore, ondol is used for health purposes – it is supposed that lying on the hot floor in the cold winter can help keep away illness and ...

In South Korea you are not ever far from delightful street eats to satisfy a kimchi thirst. Skewers of tangy roasted chicken, seafood pancakes with kimchi pizza, and excellent fish-shaped waffles with a sweet amazement filling can even make for a full meal. Here are 4 must eat Korean Street Food : Kimchi Kimchi is a fermented vegetable side dish that goes with almost every main course I ordered in Seoul. It was captivating to taste various arrangements. I recently read that the Korean Field Museum in Seoul has recognized 187 different varieties and there are many more. Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) If you hate spice, look away now.  Tteokbokki  comes with a bright red or orange sauce called  gochujang , made by fermenting soybeans and red chillies into a sauce that is used widely in Korean dishes, most famously in  bibimbap . Well into the night you will find street-stalls and  pojangmacha  stewing oblong pans of  tteok ...

In between chowing down Korean BBQ and hiking up Namsan mountain, we’ve obtained the weirdest, yet brilliant, touristic spots that Seoul has to offer just for you. Travel to South Korea immerse yourself in the nature, culture and the quirkiest that it has to offer: Yongma Land- Abandoned Theme Park Yongma Land was constructed in 1980, and had a fairly solid run as a minor family-oriented theme park. By 2011 the tastes of the people had changed, and with the number of people visiting declining, it was shut down. Despite stories of a haunting or two, the root of its demise was probable just a stuff of revenue, when the building of numerous, larger and better situated, theme parks enticed the thrill-seekers away. Now in the hands of an innovative local businessman, the old Yongma Land has risen from its ashes, but this time to carousal in the touching allure of its decay.  Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital The hospital is officially closed to the public and residents of...

It’s been a long time since K-pop has been around, and the continual growth of the K-pop community over the past few years has been nothing short of remarkable. Their international reach is stronger than ever, and the music is creating not the metaphorical ripples in the global music taste but unimaginably loud bangs. Whether you have been a hardcore fan for years or just jumped into the bandwagon recently, here are the few very best K-pop bands anyone can enjoy listening to. Experience raunchiness, explosive glamour and skip-beat music. Experience Korea .       1.      BTS It’s not possible to say K-pop and finish the sentence without mentioning BTS in the same breath. BTS is arguably THE most popular K-pop group around the globe, and not without reason. They have reached #1 on iTunes in over 65 countries, have held first place on Billboard’s Social 50 chart for 114 weeks in a row, and they just embarked on their first U.S. stadium tou...

The south Korean peninsula offers travellers an astounding arrangement of stunning landscapes, 5000 years of history and a wide range of experiences. If you are planning a trip to South Korea here is short Korean travel guide for you to follow. Make sure that you book your tickets through XcelTrip to save on all your travels. Here is a list of places that you can visit in South Korea: Seoul   South Korea’s multicultural capital city is always lively and full of life although there are some astonishingly serene and isolated spots to be found there. Seoul is contemporary, thriving and full of restaurants and bars; but also has a number of notable historic temples and other structures, including the Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung castles for enthusiasts of Korean traditional architecture. Gyeongju   Located on South Korea’s eastern coastline, Gyeongju is one of the country’s finest towns to get a taste of Korean traditional archit...

Here is a list of 4 of the best hotels in Turkey , you can now book your tip on XcelTrip to use your cryptocurrencies to check in to one of these hotels: SURA HAGIA SOPHIA HOTEL Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel, situated in Sultanahmet, which hosts thousands of tourists and signifies Istanbul in a artistic sense, is the prime choice of tourists with its wonderful and modern construction. Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel is home to an exclusive view of Europe and Anatolian side with 247 bed size and 10 diverse room styles. On the one hand, the historic Ottoman Bath which provides the experiences of the sultans in the Ottoman palaces, Spa Soul where you can relax after a long day... While targeting for the highest level in terms of quality of amenity. BASILEUS HOTEL Basileus Hotel will be the great choice as it is situated just a few footsteps from to Byzatine and Ottoman monuments such as St.Sophia (Ayasofya), Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, B...

The land of historic significance, a nation with great cultural depths of Turkey, its charm is such that it fascinates millions of tourists year after year. Tourists can’t have enough of this place. Turkey has so much to provide, that a tourist might fall short of time to visit all the historical places in Turkey. Here are four must see historical places in Turkey: Anadoluhisari Anadoluhisari, a fort situated in Istanbul, was constructed by the Ottoman Sultan who ruled between 1393 and 1394. One of the best historic places in Istanbul, it is also the primogenital Turkish architectural erection constructed in Istanbul and was transformed in to a museum during the 1990’s. Though the inner museum is not open to civic, the outer walls are still reachable and its stunning beauty is worthy of a visit. The Blue Mosque One of the most picturesque buildings and most well-known ancient places in Turkey, the Blue Mosque is like a social compound. It features a mosqu...

Turkey is famous worldwide for its enormous and remarkable national parks. Containing extensive biodiversity and wildlife; the national parks in Turkey appeals to surfeit of tourists, predominantly nature lovers and photographers and surely leave them in wonder. Travel to Turkey by booking your trip on XcelTrip and visit these 4 beautiful national parks to rejuvenate your soul:   Altinbesik Cave National Park If caving thrills you; then head over to Altinbesik Cave National Park in Turkey. A part of Taurus Mountains, these partly active limestone caves of Altinbesik Hill increase the beauty of this national park in Turkey. One can explore the natural beauty of the vast wilderness, while cruising on Manavgat River. Yedigöller National Park Decorated with 7 beautiful lakes namely, Buyukgol, Deringol, Seringol, Nazligol, Sazligol, Incegol and Kucukgol, fashioned due to avalanches, Yedigöller National Park is one of the most stunning national parks, Turkey...

Turkey has created a cuisine that will make any foodie weak at the knees. Throw out the sin of gluttony and relish Turkish food and treat your mouth like the king/queen that it is. Rich and savory, not spicy particularly – the dishes among the Turkish foods have been cluttering the menus of restaurants all around the world. Tradition of the Ottoman cuisine, an old-style Turkish food item is disreputable for its meat-full skewers, but there is a lot more to it. Travel to Turkey , to enjoy its food in its true traditional style, book your tip with XcelTrip to try these four dishes: Köfte   If Italians have meatballs, Turks have kofte. The Turkish version of meatballs, köfte are balls or patties made of flippantly cooked crushed beef or lamb. It often makes an appearance in wraps with salad and also served with some pita bread. The vegetarian equivalent is one that is made of chickpeas and vegetables. Kofte is an significant part of each and every Turkish home. D...

People who have had the opportunity to travel to Istanbul know that it is more than just a destination. Yes, Istanbul is one of world’s greatest and oldest metropolises and therefore it is rich with history. And yet Istanbul is more than a historical site. People who have been here would tell you this: Istanbul is an emotion. The historic architectures of Istanbul mesmerizes with every untold story their bricks hold. When you travel to Istanbul you will be transported to Byzantine Empire’s great capital of Constantinople that stood around 1000BC, its memory still standing tall in the various breathtakingly beautiful monuments scattered all around the city. It would be impossible to mention all the glorious sites one must visit when in Istanbul but here are some of our top picks for the first-time traveler.       1.      AYA SOFYA It's said that when the Byzantine Emperor Justinian entered his finished church for the first time i...