If you’ve ever visited the ancient ruins of Pompeii you will know that it is one of the world’s most fascinating tourist attractions.
The city was partially buried under 5m of ash and pumice following the explosion of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Following the explosion, Pompeii remained virtually untouched for the next 1,700 years, preserved as if sealed in a time capsule.
And now you can explore this once prosperous city using an interactive map which can be found at – https://dayinpompeii.com/.
The website takes visitors on a tour of the last 24 hours in Pompeii before the eruption.
If you’ve been to Pompeii before it’s the perfect way to relive the memories, and if you’ve never visited the city, it’s an ideal way to get a feel of what life was like back in AD79.
If you’ve been inspired to visit Pompeii then check out our best selling tour to Rome, Pompeii and Capri, plus if you book before the 30th of November 2012 you can save up to £20pp!
Over at Leger HQ today, we’ve been chatting about bucket lists. The bucket list, put bluntly, is a list of achievements that you want to have accomplished by the time you (and pardon the phrase) ‘kick the bucket’. Believed to have been sparked by a film starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, bucket lists are about making the most of your time and getting the things you want out of life. This philosophy is something we’re very passionate about at Leger, so the team have asked me to explore further.
Picking the Bucket (List!) by Margo
Now, I’ve never really been one for lists myself (opting for a more spontaneous approach to life) but I can certainly see why people have caught on to this trend. With so much to occupy us in our daily lives, it’s easy to get side-tracked. However, a good, well-planned list will give you back your focus and help you keep on track.
Chatting in the office here at Leger, no two lists are the same and, I’ll tell you what, hearing about everyone’s choices certainly adds weight to the phrase ‘each to their own’. From kayaking with killer whales to walking in Memphis, there’s plenty of variety to be found. One common theme you will always find though is travel.
Whether it’s a personal Battlefield pilgrimage or a tour of America, everyone has a journey they long to take or place they’d love to see. Working in the sales team, I often take calls from people booking breaks to their dream destinations and I must say it’s one of the best parts of my job. Helping people visit their perfect place (and make the most of it) is a great feeling. Their excitement can be infectious and it always puts a big grin on my face.
Having been lucky enough to travel across the world through my job, I’m often asked to advise on what locations I think should make the cut. So, I thought I’d share my pearls of wisdom here with you. Here are my top three suggestions for those wanting to add a few more stops on their bucket list tour….
Sorrento, Italy – Italy offers such a great variety of culture, scenes and activities. It’s one of my favourite places in the world and if you haven’t seen it yet you really should. Sorrento is a particularly beautiful place and our tour will take you to all the top spots too.
Moscow, Russia – Russia has such a deep and different culture and its vibrant capital,Moscow, offers a plethora of places to visit. From St. Basil’s Cathedral and the Red Square, to the Kremlin and Novodevichy Convent it really has got it all so make sure you’ve got this one on your list!
Christmas on the Rhine – You’ll never experience a festive atmosphere like the smells, sights and sounds you’ll find at a European Christmas market. The Magical Markets of the Rhine Valley tour is one of my personal faves as it combines my love of travel with plenty of culture and shopping too.
Well, that’s your lot but I’m sure I’ll be back again soon. Do let us know what your bucket list includes in the comments below.
Find out what makes our list of fun facts about Italy below:
Romans love cats, so much so that a new law condemns any person killing a cat to a 10,000 Euro fine & up to 3 years in jail!
The city of Pompeii was completely buried after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79.
Did you know that Rome is further north than New York?
The Sardinian islands are famous for their “witches†who make health potions for local people. The “witches†are usually women and they use a secret language that they pass on to their daughters.
Naples gave birth to the pizza around 1860.
The average Italian consumes 26 gallons of wine and 25 kilograms of pasta a year.
Italy has more hotel rooms than any other country in Europe.
Italyis home to more UNESCO world heritage sites than any other country in the world.
The national animal of Italy is the Italian Wolf.
Venice has over 400 footbridges.
In 2007 an Italian dog found a truffle weighing 3.3 pounds which was later sold for a world record $333,000.
At its height in A.D. 117, the Roman Empire stretched from Portugal in the West to Syria in the east, and from Britain in the North to the North African deserts across the Mediterranean. It covered 2.3 million miles and had a population of 120 million people.
Do you have any fun facts about Italy? If so, let us know in the comments below.
