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Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada Toledo or Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo, simply known generally as the The Cathedral of Toledo, is devoted to Virgin Mary. The Gothic architectural style holds you in awe and you continue to be spell bound as you quietly make your way around the interiors of the Cathedral.  It is advisable to keep aside an hour or even more just to visit this Cathedral, the reason being that there is not just the main C hapel to admire, but over half a dozen chapels within. The magnificence within each one of them is a photographer's delight. Contact details are provided at the end of this post for any further i nformation.

Montserrat Barcelona Spain is an unusual mountain range which is home to Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine Abbey. It is a truly lovely place, a must-visit place on your itinerary. It is not just the spectaculary scenery from high above the city that will mesmerize you, but also the simple beauty of the Abbey itself. It is not too far away from the city of Barcelona - just approximately an hour's journey away. At the destination, you need to board a cable car or what is known as the rack railway from the bottom of the mountain to proceed upward to arrive at the retreat itself. Remeber to visit the Museum of Montserrat and the audiovisual room too.

Looking for a comfortable service apartment with free Wi-Fi in the center of Madrid? Gran Vía Capital is the place to stay! It feels like living in a 5-star luxury hotel room and is conveniently located with plenty of parking space too if you are having your own vehicle.  You can opt for apartments with one, two or three bedrooms and ones with a terrace too. Two - level duplex apartments of three or four bedrooms with a furnished terrace are also available.

When visiting Lisbon, Portugal, don't miss a trip to the interactive Money Museum, sometimes referred to by most tourists as the currency museum. It is one of those rare museums around the world which do not charge any entry fee! It is also genuinely interesting, with its wide range of thematic displays.  Hence even if you are not an avid numismatic, you should definitely visit it. It is fun and worth your time, believe me.

Changes have made in the immigration system so that skilled foreign workers, graduates and entrepreneurs will contribute to the economy. This will benefit Indians who are legally in USA.

Losing a bag in transit or misplacing important travel documents can be a real nightmare. Even more nightmarish: falling ill during a trip. God forbid this happens, but if it does, here are some useful tips and advice.

Travel documents are the one thing that you need to keep most securely when travelling anywhere. There is no sense in getting into a panic mode. Instead, take preventive measures before you travel and know how to get help when you lose the documents in transit somewhere.