First impression

««
«
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
...
»
»»

On my 'bucket list' - Monte Carlo, Monaco

March 12th 2010
Despite Monaco's lingering image as "a sunny place for shady people," in W. Somerset Maugham's famous phrase, present-day Monaco is really more of a conventioneer and package-tour destination. Only 4 percent of its state revenues comes from the storied casino, now mostly patronized by hard-bitten Russians, and just 10 percent comes from banking transactions. The biggest chunk of national revenue, ... read more

Europe » Monaco » Monte Carlo

Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist ... ... read more

««
«
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
...
»
»»

Joined	March 20th 2008	Trips	0
Last Login	April 24th 2010	Followers	0
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	0
Blogs	5	Guestbook	7
Photos	168	Forum Posts	0