Zurich History

Zurich's origins date back to 15BC, when the Roman town of Turicum was established to oversee trade passing through the Alps. Despite the settlement being continuously inhabited, it wasn't until the 9th century that the first mention of the Teutonic town of Zurich appeared.Ruled by a grandson of Emperor Charlemagne (known as Louis the German), it swiftly

Thailand Shopping and nightlife

Shopping in ThailandDuty-free shops are located at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai, Samui and Hat Yai airports. Duty-free can be found in the King Power Complex (+66 2 677 8899; www.kingpower.com) on Bangkok's Sri Ayutthaya-Rangnam Road as well as tax-free shops.

Things to see in Jerusalem

AttractionsMount ZionAccessed by the towering, bullet-ridden Zion Gate that leads from the Armenian Quarter, Mount Zion’s wealth of religious and historic relics is a necessary stop in any tour of Jerusalem. The main sites are King David’s Tomb, one of Judaism’s holiest sites, as well as the Cenacle room within the compound believed to be the site