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My Online Income Report - July 2014

5 August, 2014 | Blogging | 7 seen

At start of every month I'm publishing my online income report covering earnings I managed to earn sole on internet (this doesn't include freelance or service payments I receive through my professional career).

The resaon I'm publishing these reports is simple - It keeps me track where I was, where I'm and where am I heading to.

@Reinis_Fischer I love this post, and it made me smile to see the excitement over a few dollars. I haven't started earning yet....yet!

— LifesHiddenTreasures (@LifeHidTreasure) August 2, 2014

Last month was another great month in terms of my online income. I managed to earn $21.41 from Google Adsense and Affiliates. Compared to my online earnings last month ($16.49) it's 29.83% increase or it's more by $4.92. Pretty awesome growth right?

My average daily earnings reached $0.69, what is up by $0.14 per day compared to previous month ($0.55). By now my online income generates me a little bit more than minimum wage in Kyrgyzstan (~$16). But I'm still bellow extreme poverty line earnings less than $1 per day.

Now, to be serious - I managed to increase my earnings thanks to I decided to diversify my income streams and I added a Booking.com affiliate.

Booking.com is one of the worlds largest hotel provider, by today at Booking.com you can choose your hotel from more than 500 000 featured on their site. And best of this - you can became a partner for any of these 500 000 hotels - by applying for Booking.com affiliate program.

I even a created a simple goal for Booking.com - to send to their site 50 visitors per month.

By adding Booking.com to my potential earners - I didn't expected to earn anything from it yet - but thing is - I managed to send 2 hotel reservations with less than 50 visitors per month. Those 2 hotel reservations gave me $10.71. It's more I'm getting from Google Adsense.

Actually my earnings from Google Adsense decreased this month to $10.69 from $16.49.

I'm really glad I diversified my income streams.

Well, of-course - many will keep smiling about my online income report - and you are right - I would smile too.

My online income roundup table

Earnings $

% of total

Google Adsense

$10.69

49.92%

Booking Affiliate

$10.71

50.08%

Total

$21.41

As you can see from chart above - both Google Adsense and Booking Affiliate are almost equal - with Booking Affiliate earning me 2 dollar cents more.

Well -again I'm glad I'm diversifying my online income streams - and this month shows potential for affiliate streams as great alternative to plug and play Adsense. On the other hand - I'm not planing to eliminate Adsense right now - or any time soon and stick with Affiliates (maybe someday, maybe). As my total earnings are low - it's vital to have Adsense on board.

Instead of that - I'm planing to continue to drive more traffic and invest more time and work in Affiliate programs.

Speaking of this month (August) - I'm looking to work more with Amazon affiliate program, and who knows - maybe in next report I could include some revenue from it as well.

Booking affiliate - well - I did setup a goal for that - to send 50 visitors to it in one month. I didn't managed to send 50 last month, I stopped at 42 - but it gave me $10.71 in revenue from Booking.com affiliate.

I will continue to work with booking this month as well - right now - I'm sticking with my modest goals - and sending 50 visitors to Booking this month would be a great result.

My forecast for August earnings?

I will stick with my modest forecasts - honestly speaking anything above single digits will be great, but to keep me in shape I will forecast $15-20 for this month.

Read more about my montly online income reports

13 Best Budget Laptops / Notebooks Under $250

4 August, 2014 | Laptop Reviews | 42 seen

If you are looking for a cheap budget-friendly laptop/notebook - you have come to the right place. In this article I have listed 13 under $250 notebooks and laptops (even one tablet) that will perfectly do what they should do - you can buy them all on Amazon - perform basic everyday tasks.

Depending on your needs - are you looking for a laptop to take with you on your travels, maybe perform your accounting? If you are looking for a simple machine, that's always connected to the internet, and you don't need to run specific programs on it (like Adobe Photoshop or MS Word) - try Chromebooks If you still prefer to work with MS Office programs, Chromebooks won't be your best friends.

In this list, you will find both traditional notebooks with MS operating system on it and Chromebooks

Please note: items listed bellow contains affiliate links to Amazon.com, by clicking on links on this page and by making a purchase on Amazon site, I will earn an affiliate income from that. Prices for laptops listed on this page is retrieved by using Amazon Product Advertising API and is updated daily.

Have a good look when choosing your budget-friendly notebook/laptop:

New Lenovo 130S 11.6" HD Laptop, Intel Celeron (2 core) N4000 1.1GHz up to 2.6GHz, 4GB Memory, 64GB SSD, Webcam, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB 3.1, Windows 10, Office 365 Personal 1-Year Included

Intel Celeron N4000 1.1GHz up to 2.60GHz with 4M Cache, 4GB system memory for basic multitasking.
Typical 11.6” display with 1366 x 768 HD resolution. Energy-efficient LED backlight.
64GB eMMC flash memory is ideal for mobile devices and applications. Intel UHD Graphics 600 provides image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming.
Office 365 Personal 1-Year Subscription Included. Get full, installed Office applications plus 1 TB of cloud storage.
Windows 10 in S Mode operating system gives you the easy, collaborative experiences, with access to the latest intelligent technologies.

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2019 Newest Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6" HD High Performance Laptop PC |7th Gen AMD A9-9425 Dual-Core 3.10 GHz| 4GB RAM | 128GB SSD | 802.11ac | Bluetooth | DVD+/-RW | HDMI | Win 10

AMD A9-9425 Dual Core accelerated processor 3.1 GHz (up to 3.7 GHz) ; AMD Radeon R5
4GB DDR4 RAM; 128GB SSD; DVD-RW
15.6" 1366 x 768 HD display & Energy-efficient LED backlight
1 x HDMI, 10/100 Ethernet, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x Combo Headphone/Mic Jack
Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit; 2-cell lithium ion Battery; Dimensions: (W x D x H)14.80" x 10.00" x 0.90"; Weight: 4.63 lbs ; 0.9" Thin

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ASUS VivoBook L203MA Ultra-Thin Laptop, Intel Celeron N4000 Processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC storage, 11.6” HD, USB-C, Wi-Fi 5, Windows 10, L203MA-DS04, One Year of Microsoft Office 365

The VivoBook L203MA offers effortless mobility, thanks to its compact and lightweight design. It has a desktop footprint that’s smaller than an A4 sheet of paper and weighs just 2.2 pounds. It’s the perfect take-anywhere laptop that’s always ready to go where your day takes you.

Efficient Intel Celeron N4000 Processor (4M Cache, up to 2. 6 GHz)
11. 6” HD (1366 x 768) Display
64GB em flash storage
4GB LPDDR4 RAM
One year of Microsoft Office 365 included
HD Webcam
Slim and portable: 0. 7” thin and weighs only 2. 2 lbs. (Battery included)

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Newest 2019 Flagship HP 14" Laptop Intel Pentium Gold 4GB Ram 128GB SSD Ash Silver Keyboard Frame

14" display: BrightView glossy screen maintains the vivid colors in your photos and videos. Typical 1366 x 768 HD resolution. WLED backlight
Intel Pentium Gold processor 4417U: Impressive performance. A great value and the performance to do daily activities plus the next level of power to do beginning photo and video editing, seamlessly multi-task, and even run 4K media. Enjoy quick processing and vivid graphics.
4GB system memory for basic multitasking: Adequate high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once.
128GB solid state drive (SSD): While offering less storage space than a hard drive, a flash-based SSD has no moving parts, resulting in faster start-up times and data access, no noise, and reduced heat production and power draw on the battery.
Windows 10 operating system: Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen.

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Lenovo Flex 11 Laptop, 11.6 Inch HD (1366 X 768) Display, Intel Pentium Silver N5000 Processor, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 64GB eMMC SSD, Intel UHD Graphics 605, Windows 10, 81A7000BUS, Onyx Black

Convenience on the go; weighing in at just 2.75 pounds and constructed with premium materials, this chic convertible transitions seamlessly from work to play
Powered by Intel ; the Flex 11 Packs a punch, with lightning fast performance; With powerful Intel Pentium processing, 4GB DDR4 Memory and speedy 64GB of eMMC SSD storage, you'll be able to handle all of your daily tasks
Versatile connectivity ; with multiple ports including USB 3.0, Type C, HDMI, and a 4 in 1 card reader, you'll be able to hook up to your existing devices with no fuss and no extra purchases
Dynamic entertainment ; featuring HD definition on an anti glare touchscreen and the crystal clear sound of Dolby Audio Premium, The Flex 11 provides the quality of a home theater In compact form

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HP 15.6" HD WLED Backlit Display Laptop, AMD A6-7310 Quad-Core APU 2GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD WiFi, DVD+/-RW, Webcam, Windows 10, Black

AMD Quad-Core A6-7310 APU (2 GHz, up to 2.4 GHz, 2 MB cache)
15.6" diagonal HD (1366 x 768) SVA BrightView WLED-backlit display; Integrated AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
4 GB DDR3L SDRAM memory, 500GB 5400rpm hard drive
Multi-format SD media card reader, SuperMulti DVD/CD burner, VGA webcam (front-facing) with integrated digital microphone, DTS Studio Sound; Dual speakers; Full-size island-style with numeric keypad; Touchpad with multi-touch gesture support
802.11b/g/n (1x1), Integrated 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet LAN, 1x HDMI, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, 1x Headphone/microphone combo jack. 1x RJ-45, Windows 10; 3-cell Lithium-ion, 5.5 hr battery life

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HP 14-inch Laptop, AMD E2-7110, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, Windows 10 (14-an013nr, Silver)

Processor: AMD Quad-Core E2-7110 APU, 1.8 GHz; Processing power for everyday productivity.
Display: 14.0-inch diagonal FHD (1920x1080) IPS UWVA BrightView WLED-backlit; Enjoy vibrant, crystal-clear images with 178-degree wide-viewing angles.
Memory: 4GB LPDDR3 SDRAM; Use multiple applications at the same time without slowing down.
Storage: 32GB eMMC; Reliable flash-based storage at a great value and without the moving parts of a traditional hard drive, so there’s less chance of failure and damage.
More productive. Windows 10 is the best for bringing ideas forward and getting things done. Minimum dimensions (W x D x H) 13.6 x 9.51 x 0.94 in. Weight 3.86 lbs
Battery life: Up to 5 hours and 15 minutes; Keep going without worrying about recharging.

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ASUS E200HA Portable Lightweight 11.6-inch Intel Quad-Core Laptop, 4GB RAM, 32GB Storage, Windows 10 with 1 Year Microsoft Office 365 Subscription

Simple and elegant, the portable, lightweight ASUS VivoBook E200 has everything you need for computing on-the-go.

This compact and affordable 11.6-inch notebook weighs less than 1kg and is equipped with an all-day battery. Windows 10 gives you full compatibility with software and peripherals when compared to other operating systems.

11.6 inches ultra-compact design (2.2 lbs) with Windows 10 Pre-installed and 1 year Office 365
Intel Quad-Core Atom Z8350 1.44 GHz (Turbo to 1.92 GHz) Processor, 32GB eMMC storage, 4GB DDR3 RAM
Free 1-Year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 Personal ($69.99 value). Access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Onenote, Outlook, Publisher, and more.
Full-size chiclet keyboard with intuitive Smart Gesture input and large trackpad, 802.11ac WiFi with Multi-user MIMO for the strongest wireless connection
All-day battery, 2Cells 38 Whrs Polymer Battery rated up to 13 hours of video playback
Product Dimensions - 7.6 x 11.3 x 0.7 inches

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Aspire 11-AO1

Stay productive and connected to what matters wherever you are with the Acer Aspire Cloudbook. This lightweight 11-inch laptop comes with 100GB of free OneDrive storage for two years, and with Windows 10 you get easy ways to snap apps in place, create new desktops, and work and play across all your devices.

Intel Dual-Core Celeron N3050(2MB Cache, up to 2.16GHz), Intel HD Graphics, 2GB Memory, 16GB eMMC Solid State Drive
200GB One Drive Cloud Storage 2 years, Signature Edition PCs No Junkware or 3rd party trialware
11 inch HD LED (1366 x 768) Display, HD webcam, HDMI, Up to 6-hours Battery Life
802.11ac Gigabit Wifi (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, SD card reader
Windows 10, Weighs only 3.5 lbs. and measures jus 0.7" thin

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HP Stream 11-r010nr

Looking for a notebook that can keep up with your busy day? The HP Stream is the hard-working, smartly-designed notebook that's light on price.

Intel Celeron N3050 1.6 GHz Processor
2 GB SDRAM
Windows 10 with pre-loaded Office 365 Personal subscription for one year
32 GB Solid-State Drive, No Optical Drive
11.6-Inch 1366x768 pixel LED-lit Screen

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Acer CB3-131-C3SZ Chromebook

As the best value 11.6-inch Chromebook - the Acer Chromebook 11 has everything you need. The fast wireless connection keeps you closer than ever, no matter where life takes you. Long-lasting battery life gives you all day to run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music and documents. Acer Chromebook 11 makes life on-the-go easy.

Intel Celeron N2840 2.16 GHz
2 GB DDR3L SDRAM
16 GB Internal Storage
11.6-Inch HD IPS Screen, Intel HD Graphics
Patterned Aluminum Cover, Google Chrome, Up to 9-hour battery

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Samsung Chromebook 2 XE500C12-K01US

Enjoy fast performance and easy maintenance with the Samsung Chromebook 2. This slim, lightweight laptop features a 11.6-inch HD display, a powerful Intel Celeron processor, an elegant leather-like stitched design, and up to nine hours of battery life on a single charge. It boots up in just 10 seconds and delivers Wi-Fi speeds three times faster than standard 802.11n. Security features like automatic updates and sandboxing technology protect your Chromebook from viruses and malware. This laptop comes with AirDroid Premium, Wunderlist Pro, and Little Bridge software.

Intel Celeron 2.16 GHz Processor
2 GB DDR3L SDRAM
16 GB Solid-State Drive (SSD); No CD or DVD drive
11.6 inches 1366 x 768 pixels LED-lit Screen
Chrome Operating System; Silver Chassis

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Dell i3452-5600BLK

NON TOUCH Inspiron 14 (3452) - Black cover. 14.0-inch HD (1366 x 768) Truelife LED-Backlit Display. Intel Celeron Processor N3050 (2M Cache, up to 2.16 GHz). 2GB Single Channel DDR3 1600MHz (2GBx1). 32GB eMMC. WinHome Entry Ntbk OneDrive 10. Intel HD Graphics. No Optical Drive. 3-in-1 Media Card Reader and USB 3.0. Bluetooth tied to wireless card. 802.11bgn + Bluetooth 4.0, 2.4 GHz, 1x1. Stereo speakers + MaxxAudio. Standard Keyboard, English. 40 WHr, 4-Cell Battery (removable). 45 Watt AC Adaptor. Power Cord, US/CAN.

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Dell Inspiron 14 3000 Series 14-Inch Laptop (i3451-1001BLK)

Packed with essentials: Don’t be fooled. Built inside this thin design are the latest Intel processor options. The Inspiron 14 3000 Series has a slim 22 millimeters edge, so you can slip it in your laptop bag or travel bag without losing precious space. Strong wireless connections: Keep the conversation going thanks to the latest wireless options that give you get a fast, strong connection with impressive range. No outlet, no worries: You can’t live your life next to an outlet, and with at least 6 hours of battery life, you won’t have to.

Celeron N2840 2.16 GHz (2.16 MB Cache), 2 Cores, 2 Threads
2 GB DDR3
500 GB 5400 rpm Hard Drive
14-Inch Screen
Windows 8.1

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Acer C720 Chromebook (11.6-Inch, 2GB)

Chromebooks are a unique class of mobile computing devices, designed specifically for Web-based tasks. They differ from traditional laptops in a few important ways:

Chromebooks run Web-based apps, not traditional PC applications.
Chromebooks are designed to be connected to the Internet. You can create documents and spreadsheets or edit photos on a Chromebook using Google apps designed for these purposes. The Chrome operating system will not load and run traditional PC software like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. However, files created in these applications can be viewed and edited using Google apps on your Chromebook or cloud-based applications like Microsoft's Office web apps.

You store your files in the Cloud, not on the machine.
To help make them thin and light, Chromebooks are built without large-capacity drives. So instead of storing your documents, videos, and photos on your computer, you save them to Google Drive (Google's Cloud-based storage service). Your files are password-protected and secure, and you can access them anywhere there's an Internet connection. If you know you'll want access to a file or photo offline, however, you can easily save it to the built-in solid-state drive.

Acer introduces its new Chromebook, the C720 - the best performance 11.6" Chromebook with speed, simplicity and security all built in. Continually updated, always new, the Acer C7 Chromebook keeps getting better and better. It starts in seconds, is powered by the new Intel® CeleronTM 2955U Haswell micro-architecture processor and has up to 8.5 hours of battery life giving you all day to run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music and documents from anywhere.

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HP Chromebook 11-1101 (White/Blue)

HP Chromebook 11: Made with Google. For Everyone.

Everything you need in one laptop. Clever touches like an extra bright screen and a charger that also works with your Android phone are designed to keep up with the things you do every day.

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Acer NX.SHEAA.006;C720-2103 11.6-Inch Laptop

Intel Celeron 2955U 1.4 GHz
2 GB DDR3
16 GB Solid-State Drive
11.6-Inch Screen
Chrome

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ASUS 15.6-Inch HD Dual-Core 2.16GHz Laptop, 500GB

Featuring a full-sized 15.6 inch HD display and the latest Intel dual core processor, the ASUS X551MA is the perfect everyday notebook with the performance to tackle any task you throw at it— whether you’re studying or just having fun. With crystal-clear sound and picture thanks to ASUS SonicMaster and Splendid Technology, the X551MA’s performance is notable.

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Acer C720 Chromebook (11.6-Inch, 2GB & 32GB SSD)

The Acer C720 Chromebook, boots in less than 7 seconds, and automatically stays up-to-date (and virus free) without interrupting you. Powered by an Intel® Celeron® processor, it delivers a great experience on the web. It can load content-rich webpages quickly and easily, provide crisp video playback, and enable you to multitask effortlessly by allowing multiple pages to run at the same time.

This third-generation Chromebook has a design that is 30 percent thinner than its predecessor. Your Chromebook slips easily into a bag or purse, weighs just over 2 pounds and has up to 8.5 hours of battery life. It’s equally comfortable at home or keeping up with everything you do everyday, even when you’re offline.

The 11.6" HD anti-glare display enables students and families to enjoy the Chromebook outside in sunlight for classwork, reading, playing games and more. Crisp resolution brings family closer during video chats, and the HD webcam presents you at your best, too. Want bigger? Extend your view to your big screen via the HDMI® port.

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ASUS Chromebook C300MA-DB01, 13.3-Inch

The new line-up of sleek and ultra-portable ASUS Chromebooks features a spacious touchpad which gives easy control over multi-touch gesture inputs. With up to 10 hours of battery life – use ASUS Chromebook C300 all day and every day.

An impressively compact case at just 0.8 inch thin makes ASUS Chromebook supremely portable. The stylish design has a hidden hinge giving a sleek look and a durable black matte finish gives a premium feel.

The ASUS Chromebook also comes with a built-in high-definition (HD) camera to capture HD video and have face-to-face chats even in low-light conditions.

Chromebook supports up to dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi providing fantastic signal strength for browsing the web or streaming videos and music whenever, wherever. (802.11a/b/g/n support at launch, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac support will be added at a later date via a free software update)

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Lenovo Yoga Multimode 10-inch Tablet

A better way is here. Introducing the Lenovo Yoga Tablet. The world’s first multimode tablet. The revolutionary 10.1” multimode Yoga Tablet 10 shatters the mold in tablet design to create a device that's more versatile and comfortable to use than anything that's come before — all with an epic battery life.

Yoga Tablet 10's pioneering design incorporates a battery cylinder and kickstand on the side of the device, shifting the center of gravity and opening up multiple usage modes: Hold, Tilt, and Stand. In hold mode, the weight of the device falls into your palm rather than your fingers, making it more comfortable for reading and browsing. Lay it down for Tilt mode and you have a perfect viewing angle for typing or gaming. Flick the kickstand and rest it upright in Stand mode to comfortably watch videos, listen to music, or video-chat.

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ASUS Chromebook C200MA-DS01, 11.6-Inch

ASUS Chromebook C200 – With up to 11 hours battery life

The new line-up of sleek and ultra-portable ASUS Chromebooks features a spacious touchpad which gives easy control over multi-touch gesture inputs. With up to 11 hours of battery life, enjoy Chromebook all day while out and about or on the move–use ASUS Chromebook all day and every day.

The ASUS Chromebook also comes with a built-in high-definition (HD) camera to capture HD video and have face-to-face chats even in low-light conditions.

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Dell Inspiron i3531-1200BK 15.6-Inch Laptop

The Inspiron 15 starts at about 1" thin, so it slips easily into a travel bag for when you’re on the move. Its textured lid and palm rest help you get a grip on things.

With quick, efficient Intel Celeron processors and Windows 8.1 apps, Bing Smart Search and more, you can turn around tasks easily, whether you’re online or offline.

Stay powered up long enough to skip the in-flight movie, polish your presentation or drift off to your favorite music with up to 6.25 hours of battery life.

A 10-key numeric keypad makes managing spreadsheets and balancing budgets a breeze.

Beautiful display:Get lost in this stunning 15.6" HD WLED screen with 1366x768 resolution and the high-contrast provided by Truelife technology.

Huge hard drive:Pack hours of TV shows, music and movies on the available 500GB hard drive.
Reader at the ready:Can’t find your camera cables? Just upload media files right from your camera’s card with a built-in 4-in-1 media card reader.
Practical ports:Connect to an HDTV or HD monitor with an HDMI 1.4 port for an even bigger home theater experience. Or join MP3 players, cameras, external drives and more with its two available USB 2.0 ports. Please note, the Inspiron 15 has no optical drive, Ethernet port or Bluetooth connectivity.

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Acer Aspire ES1-511-C59V 15.6-Inch Laptop (Diamond Black)

Experience brilliant PC performance that lets you communicate with friends and family, enjoy entertainment, and get your work done. The Aspire E 15 Notebook provides the performance you’ve come to expect and quality you can count on with an Intel® Dual-Core Processor and 4GB of Memory.

USB 3.0 port provides up to 10x faster transfer speeds than the standard USB 2.0! Transfer a 25GB HD movie in just 70 seconds. Plus, you can access your entire media library with up to 500GB of storage.

With AcerCloud, your PCs storage IS your Cloud storage with wireless access to your photos, music, videos and documents -- wherever you are, on any PC, on all your devices!

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HP 15-g070nr 15.6-Inch Laptop

Make everyday computing easy with the HP 15-g070nr Notebook. This dual-core powered, affordable notebook gets the job done with reliable performance on the road or at home. View photos, videos and more on a 15.6-inch diagonal HD display. Sync photos across your mobile devices using HP Connected Photo. Plus, combine your music collection with new discoveries using HP Connected Music. Use HP SimplePass to access your online accounts fast and help keep your identity safe, too.

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Toshiba Satellite C55-B5298 15.6-Inch Laptop

Get connected without cutting corners with the value-driven Satellite® C55 laptop. This reliable, full-powered Windows 8.1 with Bing® PC is a solid performer that's easy to use and great for everyday tasks. A roomy 15.6-inch diagonal, HD TruBrite® widescreen display gives you plenty of room for work and play, while plug-and-play essentials make connecting with your other devices a snap.

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Acer Aspire E3-111-C5GL 11.6-Inch Laptop (Cool Silver)

Be cool on the move with the Acer Aspire E 11 featuring the smart new FlowCurve design, making it a stylish option that stands out in a crowd of traditional notebooks. It doesn't need a fan, so it's whisper-quiet and runs cool. The Aspire E 11 is slender and light featuring an 11.6" screen and 5 hours of battery life for portable computing with all of the Windows tools for work and play.

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Blog statistics July 2014

3 August, 2014 | Blogging | 9 seen

Month of July was really great in terms of website statistics, compared to previous month. My blog traffic experienced 49.43% growth and at the end of month resulted in 2228 unique users. I managed to attract 737 new unique visitors to my blog compared with my blog statistics in month of June.

My Blog stats July 2014 (Data source: Google Analytics)

2228 unique visitors in a month makes average 71.8 unique visitors in a day, what is up by 22.17 visitors in a day compared with my average day visitor count in previous month (49.7).

I had 5 days having more than 100 unique visitors - the most I had in one day - 227 unique visitors.
The least visitors I had in weekends. In day I got the least visitors - I get 35 unique visitors.
Actually I have doubled my traffic compared with month of May - so far it feels awesome.

To get better results from organic traffic last month I boosted my average article length, by setting minimum 400 words per article - I made a 36 posts with average 738 words per article. This is awesome. In total I have written more than 25K words last month (again personal record).

Power of Social Media

I have setup my social accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest. Last month I focused just on Twitter and Google+. Social network sites generated me 25.84% of total unique users. It's up from 19.64% in month of June. Here is the breakdown for each of them:

Facebook: 259 (up from 46 last month)
Twitter: 249 (up from 184 last month)
Google+: 12 (down from 20 last month)
Pinterest: 6 (down from 36 last month)

Although I didn't performed much activities on Facebook (all my blog posts are synced with Facebook Bussines Page) - Facebook turned out to be N1 Social Network this site. Post about GDP per Capita in European Union, kinda went viral. Well I wouldn't call this viral - because it didn't sent me 10K traffic, but it was one of the most shared/liked posts from Sweden and Denmark (I guess Sweds and Danes are proud of beeing the richest nations in European Union?!)

In fact it turns out - while I was using Twitter to drive traffic, seems that some Twitter user has shared that post on his wall on Facebook, and that was enough to make FB as Nr1 Social Network last month.

I don't mind at all. Acutally this month I'm planing to increase my Twitter activities to drive at least 500 unique Twitter user to my site (in case I will lose Facebook users - I will break even or if things will go as last month - there could happen more FB likes and shares as well

Power of organic search

I'm talking of Google ofcourse. Google search traffic still dominates my blog traffic, but last month it decreased to 58.63% (down from 63.24% in previous month). Althoug total share from organic search decreased, in overall traffic from Google increased by pretty serious 38.53%.

Speaking of this I have ambivalent feelings - first - I'm glad I'm less dependant on Google, in last two month I have decreased Google users from 84% of total traffic share to 58% ( it's about 26% decrease). At second - I'm willing to have more organic search users, because it seems they convert better both for affiliate marketing and Google Adsense ads (yes I'm macking few bucks from such a modest traffic already).

Honestly speaking I'm pretty satisfied with things they are now - some 60% Google, 25% Social, 15% other (Have no idea about that others).

Social Statistics (as of August 2nd)

Twitter: 8313 followers (up by 3684 followers)
Facebook: 717 fans (down by 1 fan)
Google+: 834 followers (up by 274 followers)
Pinterest: 3632 followers (up by 1109 followers)

Road to 100K unique visitors per month

I red in some blog that a successful bloggers has around 100K visitors to their blog. By saying successful blog author was meaning a blogger who earns a decent money from blog. Well for me it sounds a little untrustworthy, first of all 100K visitors - what is that? Visitors or Unique visitors? To make a decent income - yes I agree chance if you have 100K (unique) visitors are much higher you will earn decent income to if you have 2K (unique) visitors.

Top 30 Stockholm Family Hotels

1 August, 2014 | Hotel reviews | 9 seen

Stockholm is a capital city of Sweden. City offers a lot of cultural activities, it is one one the mayor business hubs in region and there use to lived Vikings.If you are of for Stockholm with your family, as a couple or you are a solo traveller check this list with hotels in this Scandinavian capital city.Price for your stay in Stockholm's hotels will vary starting from $90 and up to $400 per one night.Among popular places to stay here are few districts you might want to consider: Ostermalm, Sodermalm, VasatanIn this list you will find 30 best Stockholm family hotels - also -  this list you will find not only hotels, but as well apartments, aparthotels, even a boat, and hostel.There are many major international hotel brands in Stockholm represented like Best Western, Courtyard MariotEnjoy your family trip to Stockholm in on of these Stockholm hotels:<h2>Hotell M/S Monika (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/m-s-monica.en-gb.html?aid=363972&la…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Hotell%20MS%20Monika.j…; alt="Hotell M/S Monika" title="Hotell M/S Monika" width="840" height="460">Located actually on boat Hotell M/S Monika offers:<ul><li>Set on a refurbished 1908 boat docked at Kungsholm Strand, this unique hotel provides maritime-themed rooms and a furnished sun deck. Fridhemsplan Metro Station is within 10 minutes’ walk.</li><li>Wooden floors, leather chairs and bunk beds are standard in Hotell M/S Monika’s rooms. Each has a bright, private bathroom with free toiletries.</li><li>Laptops and DVDs can be borrowed on board. The guest lounges provide tea/coffee and cold drinks.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/m-s-monica.en-gb.html?aid=363972&la…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Sky Hotel Apartments, Stockholm (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/sky-apartments-stockholm.en-gb.html?aid… now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Sky%20Hotel%20Apartmen…; alt="Sky Hotel Apartments, Stockholm" title="Sky Hotel Apartments, Stockholm" width="840" height="460">Sky Hotel Apartments offer:<ul><li>Each aparment has a modern kitchen, an LCD TV and free wired internet.</li><li>All options at Sky Hotel Apartments Stockholm feature a cooker, fridge and microwave. Contemporary décor, a seating area and cable TV channels are standard.</li><li>Guests can enjoy free access to a shared laundry room. Leisure options include bicycle rentals and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/sky-apartments-stockholm.en-gb.html?aid…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2> </h2><h2>Clarion Collection Hotel Tapto (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/clarion-collection-tapto.en-gb.html?aid…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Clarion%20Collection%2…; alt="Clarion Collection Hotel Tapto" title="Clarion Collection Hotel Tapto" width="840" height="460">Located on district of Ostermalm in Stockholm, this hotel offers:<ul><li>Wi-Fi, 24-hour tea/coffee and a dinner buffet are free for guests.</li><li>Clarion Collection Hotel Tapto’s guest rooms have a work desk, minibar and satellite TV.</li><li>Hotel Tapto’s guests can use the in-room Wi-Fi connection or internet computer in the lobby at no extra cost.</li><li>Free tea, coffee and cake are served in Clarion Collection Tapto’s common room. The money saved by having Tapto’s free evening buffet might be better spent in the nightclubs and casinos of nearby Stureplan.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/clarion-collection-tapto.en-gb.html?aid…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/courtyard-stockholm.en-gb.html?aid=3639…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Courtyard%20by%20Marri…; alt="Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm" title="Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm" width="840" height="460">Located in Kungsholment district, Stockholm - Courtyard Marriot offers:<ul><li>This stylish hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free gym access. Its spacious rooms include tea/coffee makers and satellite TV.</li><li>The rooms at Courtyard by Marriott Stockholm feature modern décor and include air conditioning, large beds and refrigerators. Some offer views of Lake Mälaren.</li><li>Courtyard’s own Björk Bar and Grill serves up a variety of dishes made from fresh ingredients. Drinks and light snacks are available in the hotel’s lobby store, Grab n’ Go.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/courtyard-stockholm.en-gb.html?aid=3639…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Best Western Columbus Hotel (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/columbus.en-gb.html?aid=363972&labe…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Best%20Western%20Colum…; alt="Best Western Columbus Hotel" title="Best Western Columbus Hotel" width="840" height="460">Best Western Columbus Hotel is located on Sodermalm disctrict in Stockholm, it offers:<ul><li>Housed in a building from 1780, this charming hotel is 300 metres from Medborgarplatsen Metro Station in Stockholm’s SOFO district. It offers a peaceful inner courtyard and free Wi-Fi.</li><li>The rooms of Columbus Hotel have antique furniture, Persian rugs and luxury beds. Many rooms offer views of the courtyard or the 17th-century Katarina Church.</li><li>Hotel Columbus is less than 15 minutes’ walk from Stockholm’s Old Town, and the Götgatan shopping street is just a few blocks away.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/columbus.en-gb.html?aid=363972&labe…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Clarion Collection Hotel Wellington (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/wellington.en-gb.html?aid=363972&la…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Clarion%20Collection%2…; alt="Clarion Collection Hotel Wellington" title="Clarion Collection Hotel Wellington" width="840" height="460">Located on district of Ostermalm in Stockholm, Clarion Collection Hotel Wellington offers:<ul><li>It offers free Wi-Fi, an evening buffet and 24-hour tea/coffee.</li><li>Clarion Collection Wellington’s stylish rooms have a flat-screen TV with DVD player, a work desk and tea/coffee facilities. Many rooms also have their own terrace, balcony or outdoor area.</li><li>Clarion Collection Hotel Wellington provides a buffet brekfast each morning and a light buffet each evening. Guests can relax in the hotel sauna, have a drink on the terrace or borrow a movie from reception.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/wellington.en-gb.html?aid=363972&la…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad II (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/apartdirect-hammarby-sjapstad-stockholm…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/ApartDirect%20Hammarby…; alt="ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad II" title="ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad II" width="840" height="460">These apartments, located in Stockholm, Sweden offers:<ul><li>This apartment offers a modern kitchenette, flat-screen TV and large, furnished terrace. Set in the Hammarby Sjöstad district, Hammarbybacken Ski Centre is just across the street. Wi-Fi is free.</li><li>The two-floor ApartDirect Hammarby Sjöstad II has a microwave, fridge and electric kettle. The open-plan dining/living room includes a dinner table, sofa and cable TV channels. The bright, tiled bathroom offers a shower and washing machine.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/apartdirect-hammarby-sjapstad-stockholm… special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Guldgränd Apartments (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/guldgrand-apartments.en-gb.html?aid=363…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Guldgr%C3%A4nd%20Apart…; alt="Guldgränd Apartments" title="Guldgränd Apartments" width="700" height="525">Located in district of Sodermalm in Stockholm, these apartments offers:<ul><li>These self-catering apartments feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes. Restaurants, shops and transport services are just steps away.</li><li>Set in a 1650s era building, Guldgränd’s apartments feature high ceilings, stucco details and traditional tiled stoves. Each includes cable TV, dining table and modern bathroom with shower.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/guldgrand-apartments.en-gb.html?aid=363…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Best Western Plus Time Hotel (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/best-western-time.en-gb.html?aid=363972…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Best%20Western%20Plus%…; alt="Best Western Plus Time Hotel" title="Best Western Plus Time Hotel" width="840" height="460">Located on quiet residental center of Stockholm, and offers:<ul><li>It offers free Wi-Fi and sauna access. Stockholm Central Station is 3 metro stops away.</li><li>Each room at Best Western Plus Time Hotel has parquet flooring, a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with underfloor heating. Most rooms have a French balcony, while top-floor rooms feature a private terrace.</li><li>Facilities include a lobby bar and a relaxation room. In addition, guests at Time Hotel are offered discounted prices at the nearby Planet Fitness & SPA.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/best-western-time.en-gb.html?aid=363972…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Biz Apartment Gärdet (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/biz-apartment.en-gb.html?aid=363972&amp…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Biz%20Apartment%20G%C3…; alt="Biz Apartment Gärdet " title="Biz Apartment Gärdet " width="840" height="460">This aparthotel is located in Ostermalm disctrict in Stockholm, and it offers:<ul><li>They offer free wired internet access and modern kitchens and bathrooms.</li><li>All accommodation options at Biz Apartment Gärdet feature cable TV and bright, up-to-date décor. Guests also have free access to communal laundry rooms.</li><li>A gym is located in the same building as Biz Apartment. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in public areas.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/biz-apartment.en-gb.html?aid=363972&amp…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Park Inn by Radisson Stockholm Hammarby Sjöstad (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/park-inn-hammarby-sjostad-stockholm.en-…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Park%20Inn%20by%20Radi…; alt="Park Inn by Radisson Stockholm Hammarby Sjöstad" title="Park Inn by Radisson Stockholm Hammarby Sjöstad" width="840" height="460">Located in Sodermalm district in Stockholm, this hotel offers:<ul><li>It offers free access to Wi-Fi, a gym and sauna.</li><li>All guest rooms at Park Inn by Radisson Stockholm Hammarby Sjöstad have a work desk, flat-screen TV and safe. Some also include a seating area.</li><li>Just across the street from Park Inn is the Hammarbybacken ski slope. During summer, guests might enjoy a walk along the nearby Sickla Canal and Hammarby Lake.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/park-inn-hammarby-sjostad-stockholm.en-…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Långholmen Hotell (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/langholmen-hotell.en-gb.html?aid=363972… now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/L%C3%A5ngholmen%20Hote…; alt="Långholmen Hotell" title="Långholmen Hotell" width="840" height="460">Located in Sodermalm district in Stockholm, this hotel offers:<ul><li>It offers free parking and unique prison cell rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and free Wi-Fi access.</li><li>The modern rooms at Hotell Långholmen retain many authentic features. All have parquet floors and are equipped with a laptop safe and a work desk.</li><li>An attractive atrium gallery dating from 1866 is situated in the middle of the complex. Stockholm's most captivating prison museum is open daily, and guided tours are given at weekends. The hotel is located in a relaxing park environment with jogging tracks.</li><li>Långholmen Wärdshus Restaurant offers contemporary Swedish cuisine. The old prison entrance hall now houses a 24 hour cafeteria. Drinks are available at Finkan Bar.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/langholmen-hotell.en-gb.html?aid=363972…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Clarion Hotel Sign (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/clarion-sign.en-gb.html?aid=363972&…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Clarion%20Hotel%20Sign…; alt="Clarion Hotel Sign" title="Clarion Hotel Sign" width="840" height="460">Clarion Hotel Sign is located in Stockholm, and offers:<ul><li>It offers free Wi-Fi, rooms with a flat-screen TV and a rooftop spa with a heated pool.</li><li>Clarion Sign’s impressive granite and glass building was created by Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh. Its rooms offer designer furniture by Scandinavian icons such as Arne Jacobsen.</li><li>Sign’s Selma CitySpa has a relax area with sauna, spa treatments and a terrace with panoramic city views. The heated rooftop pool is open all year round and during summer, the terrace also features a bar. Guests receive discounted admission to the spa. The 2nd floor gym is open daily and accessible with your room key.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/clarion-sign.en-gb.html?aid=363972&…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Lilla Rådmannen (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/lilla-radmannen.en-gb.html?aid=363972&a…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Lilla%20R%C3%A5dmannen…; alt="Lilla Rådmannen" title="Lilla Rådmannen" width="840" height="460">This hotel is located in Stockholm, Sweden, it offers:<ul><li>Free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace with views of Stockholm’s city centre.</li><li>The neatly presented rooms of Lilla Rådmannen include a flat-screen TV, minibar and tea/coffee maker. Bathrobes and slippers are provided in some rooms.</li><li>The rich breakfast buffet includes a variety of traditional Swedish items. Light meals and refreshments are served in the Rådmannen’s cosy lobby bar.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/lilla-radmannen.en-gb.html?aid=363972&a…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Clarion Hotel Stockholm (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/clarion-stockholm.en-gb.html?aid=363972…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Clarion%20Hotel%20Stoc…; alt="Clarion Hotel Stockholm" title="Clarion Hotel Stockholm" width="840" height="460">Located in disrict of Sodermalm Clarion Hotel Stockholm offers:<ul><li>The spacious rooms of Clarion Hotel Stockholm feature air conditioning, cable TV and free WiFi. Some rooms also include bathrobes, slippers and a free weekday newspaper.</li><li>The Minami restaurant offers Asian-inspired cuisine and city views. Guests can try Japanese, Thai, Korean, Indian or Chinese dishes. Lights snacks, live DJs and street views are catered for in either the Lobby Bar or Upstairs Bar.</li><li>Elements Spa includes pool and sauna facilities as well as a terrace with bar. Spa treatments can be booked on site. Clarion's guests receive discounted spa access. During summer, many family activities are available at Clarion Hotel Stockholm, some of which are in the spa. Children are welcome to the spa together with adults daily between 9 and 12.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/clarion-stockholm.en-gb.html?aid=363972…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Scandic Anglais (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-anglais.en-gb.html?aid=363972&a…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Scandic%20Anglais.jpg&…; alt="Scandic Anglais" title="Scandic Anglais" width="840" height="460">Located on district of Ostermalm in Stockholm, this hotel offers:<ul><li>Gym access and bicycle rentals are free, while the rooftop bar provides city views during summer.</li><li>All rooms at Scandic Anglais feature cable TV channels, wooden floors and modern décor. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.</li><li>Guests can enjoy 101 energising breakfast options, 24-hour Fairtrade coffee and classic Scandinavian dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Bar 101 overlooks Humlegården Park and hosts live DJ sets.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-anglais.en-gb.html?aid=363972&a…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Hotel Zinkensdamm - Sweden Hotels (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/zinkensdamm.en-gb.html?aid=363972&l…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Hotel%20Zinkensdamm%20…; alt="Hotel Zinkensdamm - Sweden Hotels" title="Hotel Zinkensdamm - Sweden Hotels" width="840" height="460">Located in district of Sodermalm in Stockholm, this hotel offers:<ul><li>It offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi access.</li><li>All rooms at Zinkensdamm Hotel have wooden floors, and are decorated in warm, earthy tones. They include flat-screen TVs and well planned work areas.</li><li>On-site leisure options include mini golf, a relaxing sauna and a playground for children. Guests can rent bicycles at the hotel.</li><li>The Zinkadus Bar & Café serves traditional Swedish dishes. Outdoor dining is possible during warm summer evenings. A buffet breakfast is served every day.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/zinkensdamm.en-gb.html?aid=363972&l…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Scandic Sergel Plaza (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-sergel-plaza.en-gb.html?aid=363…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Scandic%20Sergel%20Pla…; alt="Scandic Sergel Plaza" title="Scandic Sergel Plaza" width="840" height="460">Scandic Sergel Plaza hotel is located in Stockholm, Sweden. It offers:<ul><li>Scandic Sergel Plaza's rooms have wooden floors, a desk and movies on demand. The bathrooms include a bath tub. Some rooms have a seating area.</li><li>The generous breakfast buffet includes gluten-free and lactose-free options, as well as home-made honey from the hotel's rooftop bee hives. Fairtrade coffee is always available at Scandic Sergel Plaza Hotel.</li><li>The children’s playroom has videos, toys, books and games. Baby strollers can be borrowed at reception.</li><li>Guests also have free access to a gym room.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-sergel-plaza.en-gb.html?aid=363…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Scandic Park (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-park.en-gb.html?aid=363972&…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Scandic%20Park.jpg" alt="Scandic Park" title="Scandic Park" width="840" height="460">Located on district of Ostermalm in Stockholm, this hotel offers:<ul><li>This great-value hotel offers a popular ecological breakfast buffet with 101 options. The top-floor sauna and gym are free.</li><li>Scandic Park's bright, minimalist rooms feature hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs and quality beds by Hästens. Many also include a French balcony.</li><li>Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the hotel, and fresh Fairtrade coffee is available all day. The chic Bar & Brasserie Park Village serves traditional Swedish dishes with a French flavour. During summer, guests can dine on the terrace.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-park.en-gb.html?aid=363972&…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Queen's Hotel (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/queens.en-gb.html?aid=363972&label=…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Queen%27s%20Hotel.jpg&…; alt="Queen's Hotel" title="Queen's Hotel" width="840" height="460">Queen's Hotel is located in Stockholm, Sweden. This hotel offers:<ul><li>This hotel offers rooms with flat-screen TVs. Free tea and coffee is available in the reception. Stockholm Central Station is only 10 minutes’ walk away.</li><li>Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at Queen’s Hotel. Each room has a writing desk and cable TV, while some also include a sofa and views of the peaceful inner courtyard.</li><li>With its crystal chandeliers and antique furniture, the hotel lobby creates a charming atmosphere. Guests can relax in the sofas or use the free internet computers here.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/queens.en-gb.html?aid=363972&label=…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Hotel Hansson (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/brunnenhotelstockholm.en-gb.html?aid=36…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Hotel%20Hansson.jpg&qu…; alt="Hotel Hansson" title="Hotel Hansson" width="840" height="460">Located in Stockholm, Sweden this hotel offers:<ul><li>It offers a popular breakfast buffet and rooms with wooden floors, traditional interiors and flat-screen TVs.</li><li>The family-owned Hotel Hansson has rooms with high ceilings and period décor. All have a seating area and cable TV channels.</li><li>Hansson's restaurant focuses on classic Swedish fish and seafood such as salmon and oysters. Staff will happily recommend local cafés, bars and attractions. Guests can use a nearby gym at discounted rates.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/brunnenhotelstockholm.en-gb.html?aid=36…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Crystal Plaza Hotel (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/crystalplaza.en-gb.html?aid=363972&…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Crystal%20Plaza%20Hote…; alt="Crystal Plaza Hotel" title="Crystal Plaza Hotel" width="840" height="460">Crystal Plaza Hotel is located in Stockholm, Sweden, this hotel offers:<ul><li>It offers charming rooms with crystal chandeliers and tea/coffee making facilities.</li><li>Crystal Plaza’s rooms also feature minibars and cable TV channels.</li><li>Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, while the lobby has free internet computers. Crystal Plaza Hotel’s leisure options include a sauna and gym.</li><li>A popular breakfast buffet is served each morning. The hotel restaurant, Ming, serves Chinese and Thai cuisine. Staff can also recommend or book local restaurants.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/crystalplaza.en-gb.html?aid=363972&… special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Scandic Norra Bantorget (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-norra-bantorget.en-gb.html?aid=…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Scandic%20Norra%20Bant…; alt="Scandic Norra Bantorget" title="Scandic Norra Bantorget" width="840" height="460">This hotel is located in Stockholm, Sweden<ul><li>It offers well-furnished and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi.</li><li>All rooms at Scandic are decorated in warm tones. They all have tea and coffee facilities, safety deposit boxes and separate bathrooms with a shower.</li><li>Guests can dine at the in-house restaurant, which offers traditional Swedish food and international dishes. In the summer, guests can enjoy their meals outdoors on the terrace. A large, organic buffet breakfast is served every morning.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-norra-bantorget.en-gb.html?aid=…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Scandic Hasselbacken (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-hasselbacken.en-gb.html?aid=363…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Scandic%20Hasselbacken…; alt="Scandic Hasselbacken" title="Scandic Hasselbacken" width="840" height="460">Located on Djurgarden Island in Stockholm, this hotel offers:<ul><li>It offers a popular buffet breakfast and rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs and free Wi-Fi.</li><li>Each air conditioned room at Scandic Hotel Hasselbacken includes wooden floors and a marble bathroom with shower. Some rooms have seating areas.</li><li>Swedish and international dishes are available at the elegant restaurant, featuring crystal chandeliers and waterfront views. Guests can enjoy a drink in the lobby bar, which has an outdoor terrace in the summer.</li><li>Guests can work out in the well-equipped gym or rent a bicycle. The sauna and the cold pool provide relaxation. Children will enjoy the playroom with toys, games and movies.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-hasselbacken.en-gb.html?aid=363…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Scandic Ariadne (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-ariadne.en-gb.html?aid=363972&a…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Scandic%20Ariadne.jpg&…; alt="Scandic Ariadne" title="Scandic Ariadne" width="840" height="460">Located next to Vartan Ferry terminal in Stockholm, this hotel offers:<ul><li>It offers free Wi-Fi, gym and sauna access, plus city views from its sky bar.</li><li>The guest rooms at Scandic Ariadne have a private bathroom with shower. All are equipped with satellite TV and Pay TV access. Some also include a seating area.</li><li>The Sky Bar overlooks the city while the Mistral restaurant features harbour views and an outdoor terrace. It serves an organic buffet breakfast, and a Swedish dinner menu with international influences.</li><li>All younger guests receive a welcome present. In addition, Ariadne has a children’s playroom with toys, films and computer games. Scandic’s mini-shop sells drinks, snacks and toiletries.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/scandic-ariadne.en-gb.html?aid=363972&a…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Hotel Oden (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/oden.en-gb.html?aid=363972&label=rf…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Hotel%20Oden.jpg" alt="Hotel Oden" title="Hotel Oden" width="840" height="460">Located on district of Vasastan in Stockholm Hotel Oden offers:<ul><li>This hotel offers a rich breakfast buffet and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs. Free facilities include Wi-Fi, gym and sauna access.</li><li>The bright rooms of Hotel Oden include cable TV and a refrigerator. Some rooms offer views of Gustaf Vasa Church.</li><li>Free coffee, tea and juice are available 24 hours a day at Hotel Oden. Staff can recommend a variety of restaurants, cafés and pubs in the pleasant Vasastaden District.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/oden.en-gb.html?aid=363972&label=rf…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>August Strindberg Hotell (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/august-strindberg-hotell.en-gb.html?aid…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/August%20Strindberg%20…; alt="August Strindberg Hotell" title="August Strindberg Hotell" width="840" height="460">Located on Vasastan district in Stockholm, this hotel offers:<ul><li>It offers a charming breakfast hall and rooms with free Wi-Fi.</li><li>All rooms at Hotell August Strindberg have private bathrooms and a flat-screen TV. Most rooms face the garden.</li><li>Guests can enjoy meals by the open fireplace in the cosy dining hall or outside in the flower garden during summertime. Ironing facilities are provided on site.</li><li>A buffet breakfast is served every day. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate is available all day.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/august-strindberg-hotell.en-gb.html?aid… special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Reimersholme Hotel (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/reimersholme.en-gb.html?aid=363972&…; target="_blank">Book now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Reimersholme%20Hotel.j…; alt="Reimersholme Hotel" title="Reimersholme Hotel" width="840" height="460">Reimersholme hotel is a hostel in district on Sodermalm, Stockholm. This hostel offers:<ul><li>Surrounded by water, charming architecture and peaceful green areas, this hotel is situated on Reimersholme Island in central Stockholm. Hornstull Metro Station is about 10 minutes’ walk away.</li><li>Most rooms at Reimersholme Hotel have an armchair or sofa, while some also include a flat-screen TV. Bathroom facilities are either private or shared.</li><li>Greek and Swedish dishes can be enjoyed with a glass of wine or beer at the in-house restaurant. Breakfast is served daily and light meals, sandwiches and snacks are available in Hotel Reimersholme’s café.</li><li>Only 5 minutes’ walk away is the scenic island of Långholmen and its beautiful walking trails along the waterfront. Guests can take a swim in the water or rent a kayak here.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/reimersholme.en-gb.html?aid=363972&…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>Quality Hotel Globe (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/quality-globe.en-gb.html?aid=363972&amp… now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Quality%20Hotel%20Glob…; alt="Quality Hotel Globe" title="Quality Hotel Globe" width="840" height="460">Located in Stockholm - Quality Globe hotel offers:<ul><li>It offers rooms with satellite TVs and free Wi-Fi.</li><li>The spacious rooms at Quality Hotel Globe are decorated with inspiration from 6 different continents. Most rooms include separate seating and sleeping areas.</li><li>Guests can relax in the panoramic topfloor relaxation area, featuring a sauna, steam bath and hot tub. Here guests will also find treadmills and exercise bikes.</li><li>Breakfast is served in the Arena Restaurant, with interior views of the Ericsson Globe Arena. Drinks, lunch and dinner are available in the Lobby Restaurant.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/quality-globe.en-gb.html?aid=363972&amp…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2>First Hotel Norrtull (<a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/hotell-norrtull.en-gb.html?aid=363972&a… now</a>)</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/First%20Hotel%20Norrtu…; alt="First Hotel Norrtull" title="First Hotel Norrtull" width="840" height="460">First Hotel Norrtull is located in Vasatan district in Stockholm, this hotel offers:<ul><li> It offers a varied breakfast buffet and spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs. The pretty Haga Park is within 10 minutes’ walk and Friends Arena is 4.5 km away.</li><li>All rooms at First Hotel Norrtull feature modern Nordic design and wooden floors. Each room includes a work desk and cable TV. Late check-out until 18:00 is free on Sundays, on request.</li><li>Free Wi-Fi and daily newspapers are available in the chic foyer, which has an open fireplace. The in-house restaurant, Arthur's, serves Swedish as well as international dishes. First Norrtull often hosts popular art, photo and design exhibitions. Staff is happy to recommend local restaurants and attractions.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/se/hotell-norrtull.en-gb.html?aid=363972&a…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> Find more deals on hotels in Stockholm, Sweden

22 Holiday Parks & Seaside Hotels In Albufeira, Portugal

1 August, 2014 | Hotel reviews | 9 seen

Albufeira is a popular seaside resort in Portugal. It's so popular, that it might be called the most popular resort in Portugal. Located in region of Algarve, the population of Albufeira city is rather small - it's about 22 000. Although it's location on Portugal's coastal line makes it a perfect beach destination.In this list you will find most popular holiday parks and seaside hotels in Albufeira. The price per night will range (2 persons) EUR50 - EUR 150.So lets get some tan and choose among best seaside hotels in Albufeira, Portugal: <h2>Apartamentos Benvindo</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Apartamentos%20Benvind…; alt="Apartamentos Benvindo" title="Apartamentos Benvindo" width="840" height="460">Located in Albufeira, this holiday park offers:<ul><li>Apartments are bright and airy and have an equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove and oven. The living room has a satellite TV and there is a safety deposit box in each apartment.</li><li>Guests can prepare their meals in the apartments or head to the nearby restaurants serving a variety of cuisines. There is a minimarket within 100 metres from Apartamentos Benvindo.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/apartamentos-benvindo.en-gb.html?aid=36…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a><h2 class="item">Vilanova Resort</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Vilanova%20Resort.jpg&…; alt="Vilanova Resort" title="Vilanova Resort" width="840" height="460">This holiday park is located in Albufeira, Portugal and offers:<ul><li>Vilanova Resort offers an outdoor pool with poolside bar, a sunbathing terrace and a tennis court. Located in Albufeira, the resort is 800 metres away from Praia da Oura.</li><li>Vilanova has simply furnished accommodation with plush armchairs in the living area. Each one has a kitchenette opening onto a 4-seater dining area.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/aldeamento-turistico-vilanova.en-gb.htm…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Pinheiros da Balaia Villas</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Pinheiros%20da%20Balai…; alt="Pinheiros da Balaia Villas" title="Pinheiros da Balaia Villas" width="840" height="460">Located in Albufeira, this holiday park offers:<ul><li>It offers an outdoor swimming pool and a bar.</li><li>Each has a modern décor and includes a living/dining area which opens to the garden area. Outside, there is a furnished patio, where guests can enjoy the meals prepared in their own fully equipped kitchen.</li><li>Pinheiros da Balaia villas have 2 twin rooms and 2 individual sofa-beds in the living area to accommodate 2 guests. The bathroom includes a spa bath.</li><li>Guests can enjoy a drink from the bar in one of the poolside sun loungers, while children have fun in the playground. There is a golf course within 1 km.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/pinheiros-da-balaia-villas.en-gb.html?a…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Clube Albufeira Resort Algarve Apartamentos Turísticos</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Clube%20Albufeira%20Re…; alt="Clube Albufeira Resort Algarve Apartamentos Turísticos" title="Clube Albufeira Resort Algarve Apartamentos Turísticos" width="840" height="460">Located on Albufeira, Portugal, this holiday park offers:<ul><li>It features 4 outdoor swimming pools and a pool-sidebar, set within elegant gardens.</li><li>The traditional-style apartments at Albufeira Clube all have private balconies and cable TV. </li><li>Every apartment has self-catering facilities, aseparate dining area and an en suite bathroom.</li><li>The O Pavilhão and Casa Azul restaurants serve both local and international cuisine. </li><li>Light snacks and drinks are available in the hotel's bars, APergola and A Cascata.</li><li>Leisure activities available nearby including snorkelling, water skiing and wind surfing. </li><li>Bicycles can be rented for exploring the locate area. Thereis a separate children’s swimming pool, and a children’s play area.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/clube-albufeira.en-gb.html?aid=363972&a…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Ocean View Residences</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Ocean%20View%20Residen…; alt="Ocean View Residences" title="Ocean View Residences" width="840" height="460">Located in Albufeira, Portugal this holiday park offers:<ul><li>Each villa features a spacious living room with fireplace and dining area on the ground floor. There are 3 bedrooms situated upstairs and 2 bathrooms. Utilities include a dishwasher and washing machine.</li><li>The villas give direct access to a private garden and the shared outdoor pool with children's section. There is also a secure children's playground and bicycles are available for rent.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/ocean-view-residences.en-gb.html?aid=36…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Parque Monte Verde</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Parque%20Monte%20Verde…; alt="Parque Monte Verde" title="Parque Monte Verde" width="840" height="460">Located in Albufeira, this holiday park offers:<ul><li>Parque Monte Verde offers spacious apartments with kitchens and an open lounge and dining area. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue.</li><li>Parque Monte Verde’s air-conditioned apartments each feature a private outdoor patio or balcony and free WiFi. Furnishings include a wardrobe and dressing table. Room service is available throughout the day.</li><li>Guests can relax in the gardens or terrace while younger guests use the children’s playground. Cocktails and light snacks are available at the Parque Monte Verde’s bar. Guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the sea and of the Salgados Lagoon. Albufeira beach is a 13-minute drive and has many night time bars and cafés.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/parque-monte-verde.en-gb.html?aid=36397…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Lageado Park</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Lageado%20Park.jpg" alt="Lageado Park" title="Lageado Park" width="840" height="460">Located in Albufeira, this holiday park offers:<ul><li>It has an outdoor pool surrounded by a sun terrace, and apartments with a private patio overlooking the gardens.</li><li>The Moorish-style apartments and villas at the Lageado Park are bright and airy. They include satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious living area. The patios are equipped with tables and chairs, and offer a relaxing setting to enjoy breakfast in the mornings.</li><li>Guests of the Lageado can go for a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool, or relax in the exotic gardens, which are filled with jasmine flowers, palm trees and roses.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/lageado-park.en-gb.html?aid=363972&…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Apartamentos Turisticos Silchoro</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Apartamentos%20Turisti…; alt="Apartamentos Turisticos Silchoro" title="Apartamentos Turisticos Silchoro" width="840" height="460">Located in Albifeira, this holiday park offers:<ul><li>All apartments are decorated with simple wooden furnishings and most have their own balcony. Kitchen facilities include a cooker, a microwave and a refrigerator.</li><li>Guests can sunbathe on a lounger next to the pool or unwind on the terrace with a book from the library. For children, the property has a playground and a kid’s pool.</li><li>Freshly prepared, regional meals can be enjoyed at Turisticos Silchoro’s restaurant. Refreshing drinks, to complement a meal, can be found at the bar.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/apartamentos-turisticos-silchoro.en-gb…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Apartamentos Turisticos Novochoro</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Apartamentos%20Turisti…; alt="Apartamentos Turisticos Novochoro" title="Apartamentos Turisticos Novochoro" width="840" height="460">Located in Albufeira, this holiday park offers:<ul><li>This complex offers self-catering, Mediterranean-style accommodation and an outdoor pool surrounded by gardens. Salgados and Quinta da Balaia golf courses are within 3 km of Novochoro.</li><li>Guests can choose among different apartment layouts, all including a kitchen with microwave, electric kettle and toaster. All apartments come with a balcony and satellite TV, and some feature a private pool.</li><li>Holiday Park Turísticos Novochoro offers a poolside snack bar, where guests can taste seafood salads and homemade pies and quiches. Exclusive drinks include signature champagne sangria, traditional liqueurs from the Algarve region and Porto wine.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/apartamentosturisticosnovochoro.en-gb.h…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Albufeira Mar Vilas</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Albufeira%20Mar%20Vila…; alt="Albufeira Mar Vilas" title="Albufeira Mar Vilas" width="840" height="460">Albugeira Mar Vilas holiday park is located in Albufeira, Portugal and offers:<ul><li>Albufeira Mar Vilas is the perfect base for a car- and hassle free holiday. Relax in the open plan lounge area or soak up the sun on your spacious terrace. The American-style kitchen is fully equipped, enabling you to prepare your own meals as you wish.</li><li>Start your day with a refreshing swim in the pool or take a stroll through the city. Each of the houses is spread over two levels, with every bedroom on the upper floor featuring its own balcony. Completed in early 2008, guests have the privilege of enjoying high quality facilities for excellent rates.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/albufeira-mar-vilas.en-gb.html?aid=3639…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Bem Parece</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Bem%20Parece.jpg" alt="Bem Parece" title="Bem Parece" width="840" height="460">This holiday park is located in Albufeira, Portugal and offers:<ul><li>The resort’s units all feature a private entrance, safe, wardrobe, private bathroom, satellite TV, fully-equipped kitchenette and dining area. The villa also has a patio, terrace and views of the sea and garden.</li><li>Guests are welcome to prepare their meals at their own leisure in the unit’s kitchenette, equipped with microwave, refrigerator, coffee machine, kettle and cutlery. Outdoor barbecue facilities are also available. The Albufeira city centre is 1 km away and features many restaurant options, serving the local fish-based cuisine.</li><li>The large swimming pool is located in the garden of the resort and is surrounded by a spacy terrace with sun loungers, for a relaxing after-swim break. The property also has a car rental service, for guests wishing to drive through the region.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/bem-parece.en-gb.html?aid=363972&la…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Villas d'Agua</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Villas%20d%27Agua.jpg&…; alt="Villas d'Agua" title="Villas d'Agua" width="840" height="460">Villas d'Agua holiday park located in Albufeira - Portugal and offers:<ul><li>This 4-star complex offers a large outdoor pool with ocean views. Surrounded by pine trees, it has a spa with various beauty treatments.</li><li>Open daily, the Tangerinne Restaurant serves regional and international dishes, offering a separate menu for children. Villas d'Àgua’s lounge bar offers a relaxing setting by the pool.</li><li>Private balconies or patios are featured in all Villas d'Àgua apartments. Each has a kitchen with a dishwasher and washing machine. Air conditioning and satellite TVs are standard in all units.</li><li>Guests can make use of the health centre with cardio equipment, or enjoy a relaxing session in the sauna. Seawater and seaweeds are used in many spa treatments, including thalassotherapy.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/villas-d-agua.en-gb.html?aid=363972&amp…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Alta Oura Apartments</h2>Located in Albufeira, this holiday park offers:<ul><li>Alta Oura Apartments offers an outdoor pool. It features self catering apartments with balconies overlooking the pool.</li><li>All the hotel's rooms are decorated in neutral colours and have wooden furnishings. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area and a TV.</li><li>The apartments are within walking distance from the shopping area, restaurants, shops and bars. There is also a bakery just around the corner and a take-away restaurant on the other side of the road.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/alta-oura-apartments.en-gb.html?aid=363…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Villas Rufino</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Villas%20Rufino.jpg&qu…; alt="Villas Rufino" title="Villas Rufino" width="840" height="460">Villas Rufino holiday park located in Albufeira, Portugal:<ul><li>The property is surrounded by gardens and features an outdoor pool and a tennis court.</li><li>The studios and villas are bright and airy and include a kitchen with a refrigerator. They are fitted with satellite TV and feature a balcony with panoramic views of the ocean.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/villas-rufino.en-gb.html?aid=363972&amp…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Varandas de Albufeira</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Varandas%20de%20Albufe…; alt="Varandas de Albufeira" title="Varandas de Albufeira" width="840" height="460">Varandas de Albufeira is a holiday park located in Albufeira, Portugal. This property offers:<ul><li>Spend your day in the sunshine before cooling off in the Varandas de Albufeira's outdoor swimming pool. Children can play in their own pool, or you can choose to take the 800-metre stroll to the wonderful beaches of the Algarve.</li><li>Each studio apartment comes well equipped with a kitchenette and kitchen utensils, allowing you to prepare your own meals. The open-plan apartments all open onto furnished balconies.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/varandas-de-albufeira.en-gb.html?aid=36…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Apartamentos Veiguinha</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Apartamentos%20Veiguin…; alt="Apartamentos Veiguinha" title="Apartamentos Veiguinha" width="840" height="460">Holiday park Apartamentos Veiguinha located in Albufeira, Portugal offers:<ul><li>Apartamentos Veiguinha offers self-catering accommodation with a furnished patio. It features a landscaped garden, an outdoor pool and a sun terrace. Da Galé Beach and Dos Salgados Beach are a 5-minute drive away.</li><li>The air-conditioned apartments are decorated with white painted walls and wooden furnishings. They feature a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven and a separate dining and seating area equipped with a sofa and a satellite TV. The private patios come with a barbecue and overlook the pool.</li><li>Guests can sunbathe poolside on the sun loungers or prepare home-made pizzas in the wood fire ovens or a BBQ, on the outdoor terrace. Several supermarkets, shops and restaurants are located within a 5-minute drive away.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/apartamentos-veiguinha.en-gb.html?aid=3…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Montechoro Clube 99 - Apartamentos Turísticos</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Montechoro%20Clube%209…; alt="Montechoro Clube 99 - Apartamentos Turísticos" title="Montechoro Clube 99 - Apartamentos Turísticos" width="840" height="460">Holiday park Montechoro Clube 99 is located in Albufeira, Portugal:<ul><li>The spacious, air-conditioned apartments and villas come with a bright, airy lounge with satellite TV. The apartments have a well-equipped kitchenette, and the villas feature full kitchens.</li><li>The adjacent Hotel Montechoro features a restaurant, allowing you to dine in style. A wide variety of shops, restaurants and bars are found in the centre of Albufeira, just 4 km away.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/montechoro-clube-99-apartamentos-turist…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Vila Joinal</h2>Villa Joinal holiday park is located in Albufeira, Portugal, it offers:<ul><li>Vila Joinal offers bright duplex villas surrounded by landscaped garden and lush palms. The villas feature patios opening onto the pool area.</li><li>A large living area with kitchen, and 2 spacious bedrooms sharing a full bathroom are featured in each villa. The outdoor dining area is equipped with a stone barbecue and loungers.</li><li>Vila Joinal is completely fenced and young guests can have fun on the playground, or enjoy the children’s shallow pool. The sun deck around the main pool is ideal to enjoy the Algarve sun.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/vila-joinal.en-gb.html?aid=363972&l…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Balaia Sol Holiday Club</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Balaia%20Sol%20Holiday…; alt="Balaia Sol Holiday Club" title="Balaia Sol Holiday Club" width="840" height="460">Holiday park Balaia Sol Holiday club offers:<ul><li>Apartamentos Turisticos Balaia Sol has an outdoor pool and garden areas. Santa Eulalia Beach and Oura are less than 4 km away.</li><li>Each apartment features a private balcony or terrace looking out onto flower garden and is decorated with traditional Algarve, country-style furnishings. Each comes with a fully equipped kitchenette, a satellite TV and a private bathroom.</li><li>Balaia Sol’s snack bar offers food and beverages with a terrace overlooking the pool. There is a small supermarket 100 metres away and guests can also visit the many restaurants, bars and nightclubs in central Albufeira.</li></ul><a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/apartamentosturisticosbalaiasol.en-gb.h…; target="_blank">Find special rates for this property and book online</a> <h2 class="item">Apartamentos Turísticos Vale de Carros</h2><img src="http://www.reinisfischer.com/sites/default/files/Apartamentos%20Tur%C3%…; alt="Apartamentos Turísticos Vale de Carros" title="Apartamentos Turísticos Vale de Carros" width="840" height="460">Located in Albufeira, this holiday park offers:<ul><li>The complex offers self-contained accommodation around gardens, a pool and a tennis court.</li><li>Sun-drenched apartments and studios at Apartamentos Turísticos Vale de Carros are pleasantly located in rustic terraced houses. 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African Union GDP Per Capita 2013

31 July, 2014 | Macroeconomics | 53 seen

The African Union (AU) is a continental union consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa. The AU's future goals include a customs union, a single market, a central bank, and a common currency, thereby establishing an economic and monetary union.

The African Union has been created a while ago actually in 2001. The African Union consists of 54 countries (52 states and 2 Kingdoms).

Update: African Union GDP Per Capita 2022

Although African Union is not so integrated so closely as European Union, with common parliament, money e.t.c. - I do believe that there might be some future prospects by doing it so.

Anyway - I decided to measure GDP per capita in African Union this time.

GDP per Capita in African Union 2012/2013

2012 ($ thousands) 2013 ($ thousands) Growth ($) Percentage % Equatorial Guinea 22391 20572 -1819 -8.12 Seychelles 11689 14220 2531 21.65 Libya 13303 12167 -1136 -8.53 Gabon 10930 11571 641 5.86 Mauritius 8862 9210 348 3.92 Botswana 7255 7317 62 0.85 South Africa 7314 6618 -696 -9.51 Angola 5539 5668 129 2.32 Namibia 5931 5492 -439 -7.40 Algeria 5310 5361 51 0.96 Tunisia 4197 4329 132 3.14 Cabo Verde 3554 3785 231 6.49 Egypt 3256 3314 58 1.78 Republic of the Congo 3154 3172 18 0.57 Morocco 2902 3109 207 7.13 Swaziland 3290 3034 -256 -7.78 Nigeria 2722 3010 288 10.58 Ghana 1646 1850 204 12.39 Sudan 1695 1753 58 3.42 Djibouti 1575 1668 93 5.90 São Tomé and Príncipe 1400 1610 210 15 Zambia 1463 1540 77 5.26 Côte d'Ivoire 1244 1521 277 22.26 Cameroon 1220 1315 95 7.78 South Sudan 974 1221 247 25.35 Lesotho 1135 1075 -60 -5.28 Senegal 1023 1072 49 4.78 Mauritania 1043 1070 27 2.58 Chad 1035 1046 11 1.06 Kenya 933 994 61 6.53 Zimbabwe 909 905 -4 -0.44 Comoros 831 894 63 7.58 Sierra Leone 633 809 176 27.80 Benin 751 805 54 7.19 Mali 696 715 19 2.72 Tanzania 609 695 86 14.12 Burkina Faso 652 684 32 4.90 Togo 589 636 47 7.97 Rwanda 623 633 10 1.60 Mozambique 570 593 23 4.03 Uganda 551 572 21 3.81 Eritrea 504 544 40 7.93 Guinea 493 527 34 6.89 Guinea-Bissau 494 504 10 2.02 Ethiopia 467 498 31 6.63 Gambia 510 494 -16 -3.1 Madagascar 443 471 28 6.32 Democratic Republic of the Congo 418 454 36 8.61 Liberia 414 454 40 9.6 Niger 395 413 18 4.55 Central African Republic 479 333 -146 -30.48 Burundi 251 267 16 6.37 Malawi 267 226 -41 -15.35 Sahrawi Republic (Western Sahara) Somalia 2840.26 2883.20 42.94 1.51

Data source: World Bank

Although Africa is home for about 900 millions people, their overall economy is pathetic modest - making average GDP per capita $2.883 thousands in 2013.
The highest GDP per capita is observed in Equatorial Guinea - $20.572 thousands, and it's the only one country in African Union with GDP per capita higher than $20 thousands
There are 3 more countries which GDP per capita is higher than $10 thousands -Seychelles, Libya and Gabon
The lowest GDP per capita - Malawi - modest $226 in 2013.
There are 24 states in African Union having less than $1 thousand GDP per capita

Map of African Union / GDP per capita 2013

Compared to average median GDP per capita in EU, African Union is about 10 times bellow EU.

Speaking of future forecasts - I believe that African continent once will leave in peace and prosperity, but I doubt that it will be by this decade, for sure. There might be some improvements in next (2020-2030) decade, for which fundamentals are layed in already today. Personally speaking - I have observed (on news portals) that China is making huge investments in African countries. So huge, that China is considered the largest Foreign Investor in China.

What's your thoughts? Do you believe that peace and prosperity is possible in Africa, or it's just like in the feature film - Blood Diamond (2006) with Leonardo Di Caprio - TIA (This is Africa - nobody cares about Africa)

Another interesting feature film what arises in my head - Lord of War, with Nicolas Cage - and again - This is Africa, the ammo truck is been formed as Umbrella's truck.

What's the main problem in poor African countries? Their own government or their own corrupt government? Maybe I'm wrong. Please share your thoughts!

BRICS: An Overview of the Five Developing Economies (2013)

30 July, 2014 | Emerging Markets | 28 seen

The BRICS countries, which include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are a group of developing economies that are expected to have a significant impact on the world economy in the coming years. This acronym was created in 2010 to represent the economies of these five countries, which have a combined population of over three trillion and represent about 40% of the world's population. The BRICS countries are also all G20 countries, making them a significant economic force in the world.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of BRICS countries in 2013 was $15.8 trillion, making it the third largest economy in the world after the European Union and the United States. This is despite the fact that Brazil was in recession in 2013 with a GDP growth of -0.13%, and South Africa was experiencing greater economic troubles with a decrease of 8.9% in its economy.

China is the largest economy in the BRICS group, making up 58% of the total GDP. There have been predictions that China will soon become the largest economy in the world, with some predicting that this could happen in the current decade. On the other hand, Russia was slightly behind Brazil in the GDP rankings, but has the potential to outperform Brazil in the near future. India has great potential, but remains a relatively poor country despite being in the top 10 largest economies in the world. South Africa, the smallest economy in the BRICS group, makes up only 2.2% of the total GDP.

In terms of GDP per capita, Russia holds the highest GDP per capita in the BRICS group, followed by Brazil. China, South Africa, and India have a GDP per capita of less than $10,000. The future growth potential in these countries is significant, and much will depend on their future developments.

In conclusion, the BRICS countries are a significant economic force in the world, and their potential for growth is immense. It will be interesting to see how their economies develop in the coming years and what impact they will have on the world economy.

Opening a Bank Account in Republic of Georgia

29 July, 2014 | Living in Georgia | 75 seen

In this article, I'm sharing notes on how I opened a bank account at ProCredit Georgia Bank back in 2014.

Since I originally wrote this article, I have opened several additional bank accounts in Georgia - at Bank Republic for check redemptions (Sold to TBC bank) and Bank of Georgia.

If you need consultancy or help with opening a bank account in Georgia, visit the Terramatris website: Opening Bank Account in Georgia

There was a law- asking foreigners to register for temporary residence in Georgia, and there was a requirement from the Georgian government when submitting documents for temporary residence in Public Service Hall to show a bank statement that you have about 3000 GEL on it -

Here in Georgia are many banks to choose from - like Bank of Georgia, TBC Bank, Liberty Bank, ProCredit bank, and many others. Bank of Georgia (Sakartvelos banki) probably is the most popular here in Georgia and the next popular choice might be TBC Bank.

Both Bank of Georgia and TBC bank. are proud of being listed on London Stock Exchange.

In 2014, for opening my personal bank account in the Republic of Georgia - I opted for ProCredit bank - as far as my understanding reaches it has some HQ in Germany and operates in so-called developing countries - Eastern Europe, Africa, and South America, they do offer some grants for agriculture. This bank offers pretty good service and pretty good terms. They do have Visa and Maestro cards and it doesn't cost much.

Here I have copied/pasted some of the Fees from their official webpage

Opening and Maintaining Account Opening an account with a standard commission fee GEL 10 Deposit transit account Free Account statement Free - 10 GEL
Checkbook GEL 10 Account maintenance fee GEL 1 Dormant Accounts Service Monthly Fee GEL 1

1. An account opening commission fee is paid by a client upon opening a first multicurrency account; in case of opening of several multicurrency accounts in the same currency, the commission fee will be accrued for every multicurrency account separately. Employees participating in a salary project are exempt from the commission fee payment.
2. Deposit transit account is opened for term deposits. Standard rates apply to this type of account, except for the current account maintenance fee.
3. Free if the client has:
a. Any type of term deposits without current accounts
b. Only saving deposits and balance on any of such accounts during a calendar month is more/equal to Gel 200; USD/EUR 100
4. An account is dormant (current, savings and/or card) if it shows no active transactions for the last 12 continual months. Service fee is deducted from every account with balance after the client"s all accounts go dormant.

ProCredit Bank Plastic Card Type of service VISA Electron MasterCard Maestro MasterCard Standard VISA Classic Term of validity 3 years Price for card per year GEL 10 GEL 20 GEL Withdrawal from a ProCredit Bank Georgia ATM 0.2% min GEL 0.2 POS 0.3% min GEL 0.5 USD withdrawal from a ProCredit Bank Georgia ATM 0.3% min USD 0.3 POS 0.6% min USD 0.5 EUR withdrawal from a ProCredit Bank Georgia ATM 0.3% min EUR 0.3 Cash withdrawal from a non-ProCredit Bank ATM in Georgia 1% min. USD 2.5 Cash withdrawal from an ATM abroad 2% min. USD 3 Cash withdrawal from a non-ProCredit Bank POS in Georgia 2% min. 6 GEL, 3.5 USD 2% min. 6 GEL, 3.5 USD 2% min. USD 6 2% min. 6 GEL, 3.5 USD Fee for cash withdrawal from a POS abroad 2% min. USD 3.5 2% min. USD 3.5 2% min. USD 6 2% min. USD 3.5 Card-based payment transaction fee Free Minimum balance requirement NO NO A daily quanitative limit for transactions executed through ATM/POS terminal/Internet 10 transactions per day Cash withdrawal daily limit at an ATM GEL 1,500 equivalent GEL 2,500 equivalent Card-based transaction daily limit GEL 10,000 equivalent GEL 15,000 equivalent Increase of withdrawal/payment with a card limit Maximum term 1 month:
up to GEL 10 000 - GEL 20
up to GEL 30 000 - GEL 40
up to GEL 50 000 - GEL 60 Daily penalty for unauthorized overdraft 0,15% Card blockage (in local network) Free Putting the card on an international stop-list (MasterCard Standard and VISA Classic only) - - USD 50 USD 50 9. One Visa Electron card or one MasterCard Maestro card only is free of charge for persons participating in a salary project. This rule is applicable also in case of updating of expired cards (for salary project participants)if Visa Electron/MasterCard Maestro card is to be issued to replaced the previous card.
10. Client pays 2 years fee at the moment of ordering the card, the commission for third year will be taken at the beginning of third year.
11. Cash withdrawal within the balance placed in cash by the account holder in every currency is free of charge. The commission fee is applicable to transfered money, to cash withdrawals of amounts of money placed in cash by third persons and groups of clients engaged in currency Trading operations.
12. Transactions include: cash withdrawal, checking of the balance, printing out of account statement, purchase, purchase in internet.
13. Increase of a daily limit includes summary increase of encashment and payment limits.
14. Putting a card on international stop-list will case full blockage of the card. A plastic card is put on the list according to a specific region (e.g. Europe, USA/Canada, Africa) for a two-week period.

ProCredit bank of course offers internet banking.

In total it cost me 30 GEL for opening this account, depositing money in it, and ordering a plastic card from it. I should now wait - for my plastic card to be made (seems in Germany) before it is delivered to me - 10 days.

It was enough with my passport to open this account. In total it took some 40 minutes - well the girl who served me was a kind of chatty person, and chatting with me - she made a misspelling in my surname, so I pointed her to fix this - if you don't have a fancy surname - it should save you some 20 minutes for opening a bank account in ProCredit bank.

If you are a foreigner here in Georgia - I'm highly recommending ProCredit bank.

If you need consultancy or help with opening a bank account in Georgia, visit the Terramatris website: Opening Bank Account in Georgia

Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) in Former Soviet Union 2011

28 July, 2014 | Macroeconomics | 5 seen

In the wake of the recent power outage in Tbilisi, I decided to delve into electric power consumption in the Former Soviet Union (FSU) space. In this article, I explore the kWh per capita consumption in various FSU countries, based on data from the World Bank. Surprisingly, Russia, with a minimum wage of $160 per month, has the highest kWh per capita consumption, followed by Estonia, which has a higher standard of living.

This article serves as a starting point to better understand the economy of a country by studying its electric power consumption.

Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) in Former Soviet Union 2011

2011 kWh Monthly Daily Russia 6,486 540.5 17.76 Estonia 6,314 526.16 17.29 Kazakhstan 4,893 407.75 13.40 Ukraine 3,662 305.16 10.03 Belarus 3,628 302.33 9.93 Lithuania 3,530 294.16 9.67 Latvia 3,264 272 8.94 Turkmenistan 2,440 203.33 6.68 Georgia 1,918 159.83 5.25 Armenia 1,755 146.25 4.80 Tajikistan 1,714 142.83 4.69 Azerbaijan 1,705 142.08 4.67 Kyrgyzstan 1,642 136.83 4.49 Uzbekistan 1,626 135.5 4.45 Moldova 1,470 122.5 4.02 Average 3069.8 255.81 8.41

Data source: World Bank

And here comes my largest surprise - Russia has the largest kWh per capita consumption in FSU space. Why it's surprise for me? I was never thinking that in country where minimum wage is about $160 per month, the kWh consumption could be higher than in countries where minimum wage is $400 and more (Baltic States). Why? Because I believed that more consumption is in economically more developed countries. I was wrong!

So by saying this, I made an attribution issue - thinking that electricity can be consumed only by households - again- wrong. Electricity in Russia, I believe is consumed in fabrics and factories as well, and some huge amount is spent for military needs - taking in account that Russia spends 6.486 kWh per capita, there is no other explanation for me.

Estonia is second in former Soviet space in terms of consumption of electric power - and Estonia is close to Russia - 6,314 kWh per capita. Again - is it because they have higher standard of living or they are the same evil masterminds using electric power to power their military?

The least consumption of electric power is in Moldova - 1,470 kWh.

Well - what can I more add to this? To better understand some country's economy - consumption of electric power is one of the main indicators, right? Now it would be great to compare FSU countries by their producing sectors, measure their impact on GDP - to find out more precise information how electric power impacts it. But that's for another article.

Now, I'm still not sure - why Russia has the largest electric power consumption per capita in FSU - could you add you opinion?

EU Member States' GDP: A Closer Look at Europe's Economic Strength and Diversity (2014)

27 July, 2014 | Macroeconomics | 14 seen

The European Union (EU) is a massive economic force, with a combined GDP that would make it the world's largest economy if it were viewed as a single entity.

However, it is important to remember that the EU is made up of 27 independent member states (as of 20213) each have its own unique economic challenges and strengths.

In this article, we will examine the individual GDPs of each member state in the EU. The GDP of a country is a measure of its economic output and is calculated by adding up the value of all goods and services produced in that country over a specific period of time, usually a year.

It is important to note that the GDP of each EU member state is not necessarily a measure of its overall economic well-being or standard of living. There are other factors to consider, such as income inequality, poverty rates, and access to healthcare and education. However, GDP is still an important metric for assessing the overall economic strength of a country and its role in the global economy.

GDP in European Union 2013

2012 $ (bln) 2013 $ (bln) Growth $ (mln) Growth % % of Total GDP Germany 3425.95 3634.82 208.87 6.09 20.96 France 2611.22 2734.94 123.72 4.73 15.77 United Kingdom 2461.76 2522.26 60.5 2.45 14.54 Italy 2013.26 2071.3 58.04 2.88 11.94 Spain 1322.48 1358.26 35.78 2.705522957 7.833762243 Netherlands 770.06 800.17 30.11 3.910084928 4.614979116 Sweden 523.94 557.93 33.99 6.487384052 3.217860327 Poland 490.21 517.54 27.33 5.575161665 2.984911071 Belgium 482.91 508.11 25.2 5.21836367 2.930523562 Austria 394.45 415.84 21.39 5.422740525 2.398356494 Denmark 315.16 330.81 15.65 4.965731692 1.907946113 Finland 247.14 256.84 9.7 3.924900866 1.481324264 Greece 248.42 241.72 -6.7 -2.697045326 1.394119689 Portugal 212.14 219.96 7.82 3.686244933 1.268618926 Ireland 210.63 217.81 7.18 3.408821156 1.256218805 Czech Republic 196.44 198.44 2 1.018122582 1.144502363 Romania 169.39 189.63 20.24 11.94875731 1.093690703 Hungary 124.6 125.94 1.34 1.075441413 0.7263587361 Slovakia 91.34 92.15 0.81 0.8867965842 0.5314749685 Luxembourg 55.14 60.38 5.24 9.503083061 0.3482415474 Croatia 56.15 57.53 1.38 2.457702582 0.3318041773 Bulgaria 51.3 53 1.7 3.313840156 0.30567741 Slovenia 45.37 44.86 -0.51 -1.124090809 0.2587299738 Lithuania 42.34 43.82 1.48 3.495512518 0.2527317756 Latvia 28.37 29.61 1.24 4.37081424 0.1707756247 Estonia 22.37 24.47 2.1 9.387572642 0.1411306834 Cyprus 22.76 21.46 -1.3 -5.711775044 0.1237705135 Malta 8.74 8.94 0.2 2.288329519 0.05156143482 16644.04 17338.54 694.5 4.17266481 100

Data source World Bank

In 2013 GDP in European Union totalled in $ 17.3 trillions what is 4.17% increase if compared with 2012. Economy of EU now is the largest in world, the US cames second this year with $16.8 trillions.

In 2013 in EU there was 5 economies which was larger that $1 trillion - Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. Their total GDP amounts of about 70% of Total GDP in EU. Well, that's easy to explain, these are most populated countries in EU. In close future, my prediction are as follow - Netherlands and Poland could reach $1 trillion mark, and it could happen in less than 10 years. I strongly believe that.

The rest of 23 European countries have GDP of about 29% of Total GDP, leaving those 23 countries with about $5 trillions to divide between them. And again the lions share of it takes - Netherlands, Sweden and Poland. The rest 20 countries leaves with rest 19%. And so on and so on. To not make this as never ending loop, I will separately divide the smallest economies of EU.

I tried to define a "smallest economy" in EU last year already, then I chose to name a economy small if it's less than $100 bln, but this year I decided to use different approach - I will consider a small those economies which doesn't pass 1% border, now:

There are 11 countries in EU which GDP is less than 1% - Hungary, Slovakia, Luxembourg, Croatia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Cyprus and Malta - total GDP in those countries amounts of 3.2% of total EU.

Who has the most money in EU?

As you can see from map above, the least GDP has Eastern Europe, while West has solid GDP. Now taking in account that 2 (Slovenia and Cyprus) out of 3 (Greece) economies who had negative GDP growth, are from so called Small economy club - it makes me think, that small economies are more vulnerable than those who have large economies. And it's obvious - small is dependent from large.

If there is a recession in large economy - it's almost 100% sure, the recession will be in small economies as well. Although, if there will be recession in small economy it will not impact larger economy. So speaking of recessions in Slovenia, Cyprus and Greece (although Greece is not in the Small economy group, it's economy still amounts of modest 1.39% of total EU GDP)- I doubt there is need for panic.

If you are willing to compare GDP per Capita in European Union, you might find interesting this article.

Another interesting observation - EU now is the Worlds largest economy, making me to think, what will be the future of EU. Will EU will go to more brick solid creation? What will be the US next move? EU is worlds largest and China is racing up. Should US needs to start to worry? Aren't they doing that already?

Top 5 Hotels in Trabzon for a Luxurious Stay

27 July, 2014 | Hotel reviews | 17 seen

Trabzon, located in the Black Sea region of Turkey, is a popular tourist destination known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and diverse culture. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, Trabzon has a variety of hotels to suit your needs.

In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the top hotels in Trabzon.

Please note that some of the links in this article may be affiliate links to Booking.com. This means that we may earn a commission if you decide to make a booking or purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

Zorlu Grand Hotel

The Zorlu Grand Hotel is a luxury hotel located in the city center of Trabzon. It offers stunning views of the Black Sea and is within walking distance of many local attractions. The hotel features spacious rooms, a fitness center, a spa, and a rooftop restaurant serving delicious Turkish cuisine.

Novotel Trabzon

The Novotel Trabzon is a modern and stylish hotel located on the seafront of Trabzon. It features spacious and comfortable rooms with stunning sea views, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and a restaurant serving delicious local and international cuisine.

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Trabzon

The Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Trabzon is a luxury hotel located in the Yomra district of Trabzon. It offers a wide range of amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a spa, and a restaurant serving delicious Turkish cuisine. The hotel also offers a free shuttle service to the city center.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Trabzon

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Trabzon is a modern hotel located on the seafront of Trabzon. It features stylish and spacious rooms, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and a restaurant serving delicious local and international cuisine. The hotel also offers a free shuttle service to the city center.

Radisson Blu Hotel Trabzon

The Radisson Blu Hotel Trabzon is a luxury hotel located in the city center of Trabzon. It offers stunning sea views, spacious and comfortable rooms, a fitness center, a spa, and a restaurant serving delicious local and international cuisine. The hotel is also within walking distance of many local attractions.

In conclusion, Trabzon has a variety of hotels to suit all budgets and preferences. The hotels listed in this article are some of the top-rated and most popular hotels in Trabzon, offering excellent amenities, services, and locations for travelers. Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel or a more affordable option, Trabzon has something to offer for every traveler.

Top Luxury Hotels in Yerevan: A Guide to the Best Accommodations in the Armenian Capital

25 July, 2014 | Travel guides | 16 seen

Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is a city with a rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. It's also home to some of the best luxury hotels in the region, each offering its own unique blend of comfort, sophistication, and style. Whether you're visiting Yerevan for business or pleasure, there's no shortage of high-end accommodations to choose from.

In this guide, we'll take a closer look at some of the top luxury hotels in Yerevan and what makes them stand out.

Please note: Hotels listed in this article contains affiliate links to Booking.com, and if you will click on them and make an actual booking I will earn an affiliate income from that

The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel

The Alexander is a Luxury Collection Hotel located in the heart of Yerevan. The hotel features a mix of modern and traditional Armenian design and offers a wide range of amenities, including a full-service spa, fitness center, and multiple dining options. Each of the 114 rooms and suites is elegantly decorated with plush furnishings and high-end amenities. The hotel's central location puts guests within easy walking distance of some of Yerevan's top attractions, such as the Cascade Complex and the Opera House.

Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan

The Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan is a classic hotel located in the heart of Yerevan. The hotel features 259 rooms and suites with stunning views of the city and Mount Ararat. The hotel's amenities include a fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa, and several dining options, including the popular Cucina Italian restaurant. The Marriott is also home to the largest ballroom in Yerevan, making it a popular choice for events and weddings.

Grand Hotel Yerevan

The Grand Hotel Yerevan is a historic hotel situated in the heart of Yerevan. Originally opened in 1926, the hotel has recently undergone extensive renovations to restore its original grandeur. The hotel features 104 rooms and suites, each with its own unique design and decor. The hotel's amenities include a full-service spa, fitness center, and several dining options, including the popular "Grand Piano" restaurant. The hotel's central location puts guests within walking distance of Yerevan's top attractions, such as Republic Square and the National Gallery of Armenia.

The North Avenue Hotel

The North Avenue Hotel is a modern, boutique hotel located in Yerevan's city center. The hotel features 24 rooms and suites, each with a unique design and decor. The hotel's amenities include a fitness center, sauna, and a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the city. The hotel's location on North Avenue puts guests within easy walking distance of some of Yerevan's top restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Hyatt Place Yerevan

The Hyatt Place Yerevan is a modern hotel located in the heart of the city. The hotel features 95 rooms and suites, each with a sleek and modern design. The hotel's amenities include a fitness center, 24-hour dining options, and a rooftop bar with stunning views of the city. The hotel is also home to several meeting and event spaces, making it a popular choice for business travelers.

Paris Hotel Yerevan

The Paris Hotel Yerevan is a modern hotel located in the heart of the city. The hotel features 65 rooms and suites, each with a contemporary design and decor. The hotel's amenities include a rooftop bar and terrace with stunning views of Mount Ararat, as well as several dining options, including the popular "La Brasserie" restaurant. The hotel's central location puts guests within easy walking distance of Yerevan's top attractions, such as Republic Square and the Vernissage open-air market.

FAQs

What is the price range of luxury hotels in Yerevan?

Luxury hotels in Yerevan have a wide price range depending on the amenities and services they offer. Prices can range from around $150 to $1000 or more per night. However, most of the top luxury hotels in Yerevan are priced between $250 and $500 per night.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Yerevan for luxury hotels?

The most popular neighborhoods in Yerevan for luxury hotels are the city center, Kentron, and Arabkir. These neighborhoods offer convenient access to many of the city's top attractions and are known for their luxurious and upscale accommodations.

What kind of amenities can I expect at a luxury hotel in Yerevan?

Luxury hotels in Yerevan offer a wide range of amenities to ensure that guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Some of the amenities you can expect include:

Spacious and well-appointed guest rooms and suites
On-site restaurants offering fine dining and international cuisine
Spa and wellness facilities with massage, sauna, and Jacuzzi
Fitness centers with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training services
Swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor
Business centers and conference facilities for meetings and events
Concierge services for arranging tours, transportation, and other activities
24-hour room service and front desk assistance

Can I book a luxury hotel in Yerevan online?

Yes, most of the top luxury hotels in Yerevan offer online booking through their official websites or through third-party booking sites. It is recommended to book in advance to ensure availability and to take advantage of any promotions or discounts that may be available.

In conclusion, Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, offers a range of high-end accommodations to choose from, including luxury hotels that are equipped with a variety of amenities and services to ensure guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. From modern and boutique hotels to classic and historic ones, Yerevan's luxury hotels offer a unique blend of comfort, sophistication, and style. Whether traveling to Yerevan for business or pleasure, visitors can choose from a range of neighborhoods, including Kentron and Arabkir, which offer luxurious and upscale accommodations in convenient locations with easy access to the city's top attractions. With the ability to book online through their official websites or third-party booking sites, visitors can plan their stay in advance and take advantage of any promotions or discounts that may be available.

GDP In Former Soviet Union 2013

24 July, 2014 | Macroeconomics | 12 seen

The GDP of the former Soviet Union countries has been a topic of interest for many economists, politicians, and individuals alike. The economic performance of these countries is seen as an indicator of their growth and development.

In 2013, the GDP of the former Soviet Union countries was a mixed bag of growth and decline. This article will take a look at the GDP performance of these countries in 2013.

Russia, the largest country in the former Soviet Union, had a GDP of $2.1 trillion in 2013. This was a slight increase from the previous year, with the country's economy growing at a rate of 1.3%. Despite the economic sanctions imposed on Russia by western countries due to its annexation of Crimea, the country's economy managed to grow, albeit at a slower rate.

Kazakhstan, the second-largest economy in the former Soviet Union, had a GDP of $221.8 billion in 2013. The country's economy grew by 6% in the same year, primarily due to its natural resources such as oil and gas. The government of Kazakhstan had also implemented several measures to promote economic growth and development.

Ukraine, the third-largest economy in the former Soviet Union, had a GDP of $179.3 billion in 2013. However, the country's economy was in a state of decline, with a negative growth rate of -1.2%. This was due to a combination of factors, including political instability and corruption.

Belarus, with a GDP of $74.4 billion in 2013, had a growth rate of 1.5%. The country's economy was largely dependent on the manufacturing sector, with exports of goods such as tractors and heavy machinery.

Azerbaijan, with a GDP of $72.3 billion in 2013, had a growth rate of 5.8%. The country's economy was largely driven by its oil and gas resources, which accounted for a significant portion of the country's exports.

Armenia, with a GDP of $10.5 billion in 2013, had a growth rate of 3.5%. The country's economy was largely driven by its services sector, with the tourism industry playing a significant role.

Georgia, with a GDP of $15.8 billion in 2013, had a growth rate of 3.4%. The country's economy was largely driven by its services sector, with the tourism industry and foreign investment playing a significant role.

In conclusion, the GDP performance of the former Soviet Union countries in 2013 was a mixed bag of growth and decline. While some countries, such as Russia and Kazakhstan, experienced growth, others such as Ukraine were in a state of decline. It is important to note that the GDP of these countries is just one indicator of their economic performance and that other factors such as social and political stability should also be taken into consideration.

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GDP Per Capita in European Union 2013

23 July, 2014 | Macroeconomics | 50 seen

Back in 2013, the European Union (EU) was a political and economic union of 28 member states that were located primarily in Europe.

While the European Union consists of 28 member states. Some would say - Europe is United. Is it so? Let's figure out, who lives better and who does not.

Update: GDP Per Capita in European Union 2022

GDP per Capita in European Union 2013

2012 2013 Change $ Growth % Luxembourg 103859 111162 7303 6.56 Denmark 56364 58930 2566 4.35 Sweden 55039 58164 3125 5.31 Austria 46792 49074 2282 4.65 Netherlands 45961 47617 1656 3.47 Ireland 45922 47400 1478 3.11 Finland 45649 47219 1570 3.32 Belgium 43396 45387 1991 4.38 Germany 42598 45085 2487 5.51 France 39759 41421 1662 4.01 United Kingdom 38649 39351 702 1.78 Italy 33814 34619 805 2.3 Spain 28282 29118 836 2.87 Cyprus 26352 24928 -1424 -5.71 Greece 22395 21910 -485 -2.21 Slovenia 22059 21816 -243 -1.11 Malta 20839 21339 500 2.34 Portugal 20175 21029 854 4.06 Czech Republic 18690 18861 171 0.90 Estonia 16887 18478 1591 8.61 Slovakia 16893 17045 152 0.89 Lithuania 14172 14688 516 3.5 Latvia 13947 14588 641 4.39 Croatia 13159 13530 371 2.74 Poland 12721 13432 711 5.29 Hungary 12560 12698 138 1.08 Romania 8437 9499 1062 11.18 Bulgaria 7022 7296 274 3.75 Average 31156.85714 32345.85714 1189 3.67

As we can see from Table above, GDP per capita has increased in almost every EU member state, with except - Cyprus (-5.7%), Greece (-2.2%) and Slovenia (-1.1%).

In overall GDP per capita in European union has raised by average 3.6% and totals in $32.345 thousands per capita.

By now I would like to divide this table in smaller units, those who receive the most and those who receive less.

Lets take average GDP per capita in EU and divide those who are above and those who are bellow.
In total 12 European economies has GDP per capita higher than average median in whole EU - Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Netherlands, Ireland, Finland, Belgium, Germany, France, United Kingdom and Italy.
The rest of member countries are bellow average median GDP per capita in EU in 2013.

I would like to Make another table dividing European states in groups:

Country Population % of Population > 50 thousands Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden 15.6 3.05% 40-50 thousands Austria, Netherlands, Ireland, Finland,Belgium, Germany, France 193.9 38.02% 30-40 thousands United Kingdom, Italy 124.1 24.33% 20-30 thousands Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Slovenia, Malta, Portugal 72.7 14.25% 10-20 thousands Czech Republic, Estonia, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Croatia, Poland, Hungary 75.02 14.71% < 10 thousands Romania, Bulgaria 28.6 5.21% 509.92 100%

I created this table to measure how much of population in European Union has GDP per capita higher than average median, as well to compare population of those countries dividing each group by 10K.

In total in European Union lives about 509 million inhabitants, 65% of them lives in countries which GDP per capita is higher than average European Union in 2013 - $32.34 thousands. It is about 333 million people.
The rest or about 35% of European Union population lives in countries which GDP per capita is less than EU average median. Total count is about 176 million people.

Speaking of my predictions for next (this 2014) year:

I would forecast that Austria could probably join the 50K Club. Spain could join 30K club, but I doubt that Spain will reach average median GDP per capita in EU 2014.
Probably Czech Republic and Estonia could leave 10K club and join 20K Club.
While I would predict that Romania will left 0-10K club and join 10K club, leaving Bulgaria for couple of years alone in 0-10k club.

In overall last (2013) year showed a growth in GDP per Capita in almost every European Union member state, with Exception - Cyprus, Greece and Slovenia.

In 2013 in terms of GDP per capita growth there was one country reaching 2 digits number, and I would call it fastest growing economy in European Union for 2013 - Romania.

GDP per capita in European Union 2013/How divided is Europe?

GDP Per Capita In Former Soviet Union Countries 2013

22 July, 2014 | Macroeconomics | 61 seen

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the beginning of a new era for the countries of the former Soviet Union. With the fall of the Soviet regime, many of these countries were left to fend for themselves, struggling to build new economies and establish new political systems.

Today, the former Soviet Union countries are still grappling with the legacy of the Soviet era, and economic development remains a major challenge.

In this article, we will take a look at the GDP per capita of the former Soviet Union countries in 2013 and analyze the factors that have contributed to their economic development.

Disclaimer: The Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) have been excluded from this list due to their historical and political circumstances. While these countries were part of the Soviet Union, they do not consider themselves as part of the "former Soviet Union countries" and have since made significant progress in developing their own unique identities and economies.

GDP per capita is a measure of the economic output of a country divided by the number of people living in that country. It is a commonly used indicator of the standard of living in a country.

In 2013, the average GDP per capita of the former Soviet Union countries was around $8,000, which is significantly lower than the average for the European Union countries.

The country with the highest GDP per capita in 2013 among the former Soviet Union countries was Russia, with a figure of $15,147. Russia is the largest country in the former Soviet Union and has a relatively diversified economy, with significant natural resources and a well-developed manufacturing sector.

However, the Russian economy has been heavily dependent on oil and gas exports, which has made it vulnerable to fluctuations in global commodity prices.

The second-highest GDP per capita among the former Soviet Union countries in 2013 was recorded in Kazakhstan, with a figure of $13,260. Kazakhstan is an oil-rich country with a relatively well-developed manufacturing sector. It has also been implementing a series of economic reforms aimed at attracting foreign investment and promoting economic growth.

The third-highest GDP per capita among the former Soviet Union countries in 2013 was recorded in Azerbaijan, with a figure of $7,494. Azerbaijan is a major oil producer, but it has also been investing in non-oil sectors such as tourism and agriculture.

Other former Soviet Union countries, such as Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine, had significantly lower GDP per capita figures in 2013. These countries have struggled with a range of economic and political challenges, including corruption, poor governance, and low levels of foreign investment.

In recent years, some former Soviet Union countries, such as Georgia and Armenia, have made significant strides in economic development. They have implemented reforms aimed at promoting economic growth, attracting foreign investment, and improving the business environment. As a result, their GDP per capita figures have increased in recent years.

In conclusion, the former Soviet Union countries have made significant progress in economic development since the collapse of the Soviet Union, but there is still a long way to go. The countries with the highest GDP per capita in 2013 were Russia, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan, with the other countries lagging significantly behind. However, many of these countries have been implementing economic reforms aimed at promoting growth and attracting foreign investment.

As a result, we can expect to see further progress in the coming years, and companies operating in the region should be paying close attention to these developments.

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