Last week (July 14^th) France celebrated their national day that we know as Bastille Day, in remembrance of the event that occurred during The French Revolution in 1789.

Celebrations of Bastille Day in 2012. Photo: NBC News.

During La Fête Nationale (The National Celebration) or Le quatorze juillet (The 14^th of July) as the people of France know it, there are fantastic events like fireworks and parades throughout the country and the city of Paris.

But if you happen to be in Paris any time of the year, visiting some of the historical sites that witnessed the important events of the Revolution is a fascinating experience.

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So you’ve heard that Bogotá is pretty cool but you’re worried about safety? You wonder if maybe it will be too much to handle?

They don’t have a subway? Will my electronics work there? Where can I go outside of the city that is nice and interesting?

Well, worry no more! I am here to give you the basics for your Bogotá travel in this second installment!

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When you think about travel Latin America definitely offers fantastic destinations and Bogotá is one of them.

With a size slightly larger than New York City or Rome, Bogotá is one of the major cities of the world, with an incredible array of touristic and cultural attractions for every taste.

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Today the United States of America stops in celebration of the Fourth of July, the Independence Day, its birthday!

I am sure though most Americans were taught the relevance and history of this memorable date, it’s a very interesting subject to cover for the rest of the people of the world.

Even more for Latin Americans, because it is all connected to the independence processes that would soon occur throughout the American Continent.

So if you are in the US or you’re planning a trip there, it’s key to know how it all came to be!

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When I heard about the Coach Museum in Lisbon I was quite intrigued as I had no idea such a magical place existed!

Can you believe a parking lot full of coaches, stagecoaches and carriages from centuries past?

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