Archive for the ‘Culture’ category

Ny duft fra Islands mest ettersøkte motemerke Gydja Collection

December 19th, 2011

Islands heteste merke, Gydja Collection, har atter en gang tent denne gnisten ved å fange essensen av den brutale naturen i det islandske landskapet med sin nye herreparfyme, VJK Vatnajokull.

Den nye duften VJK Vatnajokull trenger inn i et urørt landskap av skarpe maskuline toner, ved å blande sammen de naturlige luktene av sitrus og jasmin, for å skape en visjon av makt og finesse. » Read more: Ny duft fra Islands mest ettersøkte motemerke Gydja Collection

Place your favorite celebrity photos in variety of canvas prints

December 16th, 2011

Angelina is youth icon for many, and millions of fan just waits for a single smile she can put on her face. For fans, celebrities are like god, and they can put their life earnings to spend a minute with favorite celebrity persons. Good news for all those Angelina fans, now they can place photos of Angelina on canvas, and it can be installed at their bedrooms.

Due to advancement in technology, now it is possible to place any photo as canvas prints, additionally it doesn’t cost much. The only thing we have to do is; provide a photograph to the developers by means of uploading option available at their websites, and wait for the day when Canvas Art will be delivered at your doorstep. » Read more: Place your favorite celebrity photos in variety of canvas prints

Explore the Finest Royal Palaces of London on New Year’s Day

December 16th, 2011

Kensington Palace has been a regal dwelling for over 300 years. The exquisite State Apartments and the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, which includes dresses worn by HM Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales, are open to the public and well worth delving into on New Year’s Day in London.

Kensington Palace used to function as an exquisite home to some of the UK’s most illustrious kings and queens. It served as the location for many extraordinary events in a regal past.Initially a private country house, it was modified to something more befitting of a royal dwelling by the eminent architect Sir Christopher Wren in 1689. » Read more: Explore the Finest Royal Palaces of London on New Year’s Day

Christmas Sheet Music for Piano – Arrangements for a Mesmerizing Christmas Celebration

December 14th, 2011

The new collections of the Christmas Sheet Music are getting more and more popular as it now offers an amazing collection of classic Christmas carols.

The Christmas Sheet Music for Piano arrangements are crafted so well in these music sheets, that the music will just mesmerize the audience with its melody. There are some sheets, which introduces the Jazz element in their arrangements, which has caught up quite an attention among the musicians and has become an instant favorite of many pianists. It sure is going to make the Christmas celebration much more musical, enjoyable and memorable. » Read more: Christmas Sheet Music for Piano – Arrangements for a Mesmerizing Christmas Celebration

Island fortsetter å lokke til seg turister på tross av vulkanutbrudd

May 20th, 2011

Etter vulkanutbruddet i Eyjafjallajøkull i april 2010, falt antallet besøkende til Island betydelig. På grunn av dette, ble turistkampanjen Inspired by Iceland lansert, med det formålet  å øke det positive bildet av landet, og dermed oppmuntre folk til å besøke Island igjen.

Inspired by Iceland´s viktigste fokus var, og er fortsatt, å vise Island sine mange unike og tiltalende egenskaper gjennom enkeltpersoner som deler sine historier og minner fra landet. I tillegg har de organisert og holdt mange arrangementer over hele landet, blant annet på nettet, som viser Island sin kultur og vakre natur. » Read more: Island fortsetter å lokke til seg turister på tross av vulkanutbrudd

Musikkfestival på Island blir vist live stream via nettsiden Inspired by Iceland

April 20th, 2011

Den islandske musikkfestivalen Aldrei for eg sudur (Aldri reiste jeg til sørlandet) blir holdt 22-23 april 2011, på vestfjordene på Island. Festivalen blir vist live stream på www.inspiredbyiceland.com , slik at musikk elskere over hele verden kan følge med og bli en del av en av Islands mest populære musikkfestival.

Aldrei for eg sudur blir holdt i de fantastiske omgivelsene på Isafjordur. Festivalen byr på konserter med de største navnene i den islandske musikkbransjen, omringet av vakre fjellsider og sjarmerende fargerike hus. » Read more: Musikkfestival på Island blir vist live stream via nettsiden Inspired by Iceland

Islandpferde-Festival 2011 in Islands Hauptstadt Reykjavik

March 16th, 2011

Das Islandpferde-Festival soll dieses Jahr zwischen 26. März und 2. April stattfinden, und zwar in verschiedenen Veranstaltungsorten in der Hauptstadt Islands, Reykjavik. Das Festival richtet sich an Pferdefreunde jeden Alters, mit Umzügen, Pferdehof-Besuchen, Filmen, Ausstellungen und vielem mehr.

Das Islandpferd ist eine reinrassige Pferderasse mit Anhängern auf der ganzen Welt. Obwohl die ursprüngliche Rasse gemischt war, ist sie heute wegen ihrer Isolation eine der reinrassigsten Pferderassen der Welt. Die Rasse blieb rein für mehr als tausend Jahre und so gibt es heute nur eine einzige Pferderasse in Island. Pferde sind auch ein fester Bestandteil der isländischen Geschichte, denn die Islandpferde können bis auf die Besiedlung Islands im späten 9. Jahrhundert zurückverfolgt werden. » Read more: Islandpferde-Festival 2011 in Islands Hauptstadt Reykjavik

Party of a lifetime in Reykjavik: Stag, Hen and birthday ideas

February 7th, 2011

With some of the best nightlife in the world, Reykjavik is a great place to visit for a thrilling holiday, as well as the perfect Stag, Hen and birthday party idea. Reykjavik is full of excitement and electricity with over 100 different bars, clubs and restaurants all within walking distance from each other. Reykjavik also boasts a flourishing music scene, where visitors are guaranteed to watch something suited to their tastes, and maybe experience something new.

To experience Reykjavik´s nightlife, Icelandair, Iceland’s leading airline, has introduced the Nightlife in Reykjavik package deal which includes flights, three nights accommodation and plenty of activities to kick start an evening. This package is designed to get visitors ready for what the locals call the ‘runtur’ (round tour) and provides plenty of time the following day for sleep or a trip to the ultimate hangover cure, the Blue Lagoon spa. » Read more: Party of a lifetime in Reykjavik: Stag, Hen and birthday ideas

Lancashire wine merchant becomes the first to import renowned non-alcoholic wine into the UK

November 29th, 2010

Lancashire-based Turton Wines has become the first wine merchant to import the renowned Domaine de Fleur wine. This is the first time the range of high-quality non-alcoholic wines have been made available in the United Kingdom.

Brett Dawson, Director of Turton Wines, said, “We’re so pleased to be able to supply Domaine de Fleur. Alcohol-free wines have improved tremendously in recent years, and this new generation is excellent.” » Read more: Lancashire wine merchant becomes the first to import renowned non-alcoholic wine into the UK

Art 2 Arts’ contemporary art answers new market need

November 12th, 2010

British original art dealer is furnishing a new type of UK home.

There’s a new market for long term homes out there, which has been created by the slump on house prices that started in 2008. Contemporary art dealer Art2Arts is doing their bit by providing original Contemporary art to decorate each nook and corner of your house. » Read more: Art 2 Arts’ contemporary art answers new market need