http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32340 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32340 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31873 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31873 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31825 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31825 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30991 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30991 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30377 The site of Tre'r Ceiri a name that probably means Town of the Forts, is a sprawling hill top settlement with significant stone ramparts. It has been described as the most 'dramatic and impressive Iron age hill fort in Britain'.
The site is indeed impressive, due to the fact that remnants of around 150 Iron age huts can be explored. The huts are extremely well preserved with some huts standing at over one metre high.
The drama is provided by the setting; Yr Eifl is the name of the highest peak of the mountains that form the backbone of the beautiful Llyn Peninsula.
This site is ideal for those that enjoy combining a walk with an interesting goal. A not too strenuous hill walk at 574 metres along fairly easy terrain through hills covered with heather and gorse will be rewarded with a fascinating historical site and stunning views.
The summit offers views of the Snowdonia mountain range to the north, to the west the Irish sea and at your feet a birds eye view of the beautiful Llyn Peninsula. On a clear day Ireland itself can be spotted.

For refreshments and further interest this exploration can be combined with a visit to the Welsh National Language centre in "Nant Gwtheyrn' a village that closely hugs the coast beneath Yr Eifl. The village housed the families that quarried the Port Y Nant stone quarry that produced granite suare cobbles or sets.

After the decline of the quarry the last residents left in 1959. The village was deserted throughout the 60's and 70's except for a period when inhabited by hippies. In 1978 work started on improving the steeply inclined road that leads to the village and the houses, the chapel and community hall were modernised. The modern facilities now house accommodation for up to 58 educational residents and the chapel is now also used as a local community centre. There is a cafe bar and restaurant in the village and a pub called the 'Tafarn Y Fic' in Llithfaen.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30377 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28746 I have now completed a three-month internship at the "Escuela Montalbán” language school in Granada and I loved it.
All the qualified teachers and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I have learned a lot of Spanish and other useful things during my internship time. In this school you have the possibility to learn Spanish very fast and well in a fantastic atmosphere. The school is in the typical Andalusian style and has a lovely courtyard. Every week, they also offer to all students a great cultural program, which contains a lot of different and interesting activities and courses for the participants.
On the various streets monuments, buildings etc. you can still see the former Muslim history of Andalusia and also the artistic churches and cathedrals, which are very impressive.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit the gorgeous palace Alhambra, Sierra Nevada which is the highest mountain of Spain and where you can ride horses and the incredible view of Sacromonte with its caves. Granada has many faces!
In Granada, there is something for everyone: culture, history, art, music, food, nightlife etc.
I had a great time here and this was an unforgettable experience for me. I can just recommend you to visit Granada and discover it for yourself.
Muchos saludos.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28746 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26195 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26195 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25313 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25313 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24947 I want to thank Marie-José, Adela (they were both great as teachers) and Fernando (for twice cooking delicious paella.)]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24947 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23854 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23854 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23842 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23842 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22030 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22030 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20636 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20636 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20381 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20381 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19967 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19967 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18962 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18962 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18927
Don't watch TV in your hotel, meet the locals (Barcelonians and expats). Socialise and get all the insiders' info you could never get from a guide book. Every person is a walking, talking, up-to-date guide book. Ask and we shall answer!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18927 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18922 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18922 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18671 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18671 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18497 reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/e.

Worth writing down the journey details and the Romanian for 'first-class ticket' and handing it over - no English spoken at the train station when I was there. But the Lonely Planet guide came to the rescue.

Once you have found the platform watch out. The noticeboard flagged two separate trains - one to Targa Mures and one to Bucharest. The Bucharest train stops at Sighisoara.

But the trains appear to arrive joined as one - late. So it can be confusing.

What seems to happen is that the first-class carriage is always carriage three.

If you are on the same train as me be prepared for 50 year-old rolling stock in first class.

The scenery is fantastic. Ranging from the awesome pollution of Copsa Mica to shepherds and their flocks.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18497