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- 16 Sepandra88 in People and places | NO COMMENTS
Wandering Life: The Nenets people of Russia
Since we’ve already posted one entry about the nomads of Mongolia, I though it would be interesting to delve a bit deepr in the various nomadic cultures in the world, and do a short series on other fascinating peoples who still follow a nomadic lifestyle.The Nenets people are probably not as well known as the nomads of Mongolia, but their culture is just as fascinating. What’s admirable about these people is that they have managed to carve themselves a home and build a rich and complex culture in one of the least hospitable places on earth. …
- lizzy_a in News | NO COMMENTS
The best ski resorts in the Alps
Charmonix
When thinking about mountains and mountain resorts in Europe, you can’t help but think of the Alps. Sure, there are many mountain ranges in Europe, but when in comes to winter sports, the Alps are almost unbeatable. Not only are there lots of good slopes for skiing, snowboarding and other snow-related sports, but the views are also magnificent, without exception.
As you know, the Alps spread over Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany and Austria. There are countless great ski resorts in all of them, but here is a top five list of the best ski resorts in the Alps, ever. …
- 15 Seppapillon in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Weird and wonderful abandoned buildings in Asia
Abandoned buildings might be regarded as useless by some people, and maybe a few abandoned buildings have indeed outlived their purpose. However, some of them become something similar to a work of art, testimonies of times long past. Some people make a hobby out of ‘hunting’ abandoned buildings.Asia is full of buildings like this, and they vary a lot depending on country. Here is a list of the most fascinating abandoned buildings in Asia. …
- tomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best swimming spots in the world
Those who are fortunate enough to know how to swim can have fun practically everywhere there is a bit of water. You just need a reasonable temperature (both outside and in the water), and a deep enough body of water to be able to move your limbs without scratching the bottom of the lake/river/ocean.But for those of you with more particular tastes, the location of said body of water also matters, and why shouldn’t it? Even while you’re swimming, you inevitably catch a glimpse of the surroundings, and if the surroundings are pretty then the experience is all the more enjoyable. So here are the best swimming places on the planet, for those who can swim and those who don’t (who might just want to go and chill on the banks). …
- 14 Septylerd in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Singapore City Guide
If you want to boast that you managed to visit an entire country in only a week or so, you should go and visit Singapore. Actually, there are several reasons why anyone would want to visit Singapore. It is a city-state, granted, so it lacks much of the geographic diversity inherent to other countries, but its culturally diversity can easily compete with any other country on the planet.Singapore is a neon city mixed with healthy doses of Chinese, Indonesian, Indian and Malay influences, a city that never sleeps, which has been jokingly described as the only shopping mall in the world with a seat in the UN. …
- tibi60 in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Turkey: A culinary journey
Now that national cuisines are very much in vogue, we can expect so see a lot of national and regional specialties in restaurants, cafes and even fast foods. But nothing can compare to the taste of the genuine product, made by locals using local ingredients and local savoir-faire.Turkish food, that delicious fusion of all the best in Asian cuisine, is all the hype nowadays (judging by the number of Turkish eateries popping up everywhere), so on your next trip to Turkey, try out these tips concerning what to eat and where to eat, to get that special genuine Turkish cuisine feeling. …
- 13 Sepkachou_n in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 10 travel destinations in the Balkans
Mostar
Usually when someone says that they are going to visit Europe, they don’t mean the Balkans as well. For some reason, despite having mostly escaped the shadows of communism and dictatorial regimes, many people are still reluctant to venture quite so far into the eastern parts of Europe.
In fact, the countries of the Balkans regions make really great holiday destinations; not only is there plenty to see there, but they also have a warm, welcoming and interesting culture (not to mention that they are also far cheaper than any country in Western Europe). Here are 10 of the most exciting travel destinations in the Balkans. …
- papillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Amazing Places: Greenland
There are few places on this planet that are as large and as mysterious as Greenland. Ask the average person on the street what Greenland’s capital is, and they probably won’t even be able to answer you. However, Greenland is a very welcoming, if distant country, who until recently was considered to be part of Denmark.Greenland is the largest non-continental island in the world, and it is about the size of Mexico. It is no small country by any standards, but it still has the lowest population density on the planet. There are a lot of things for a tourist to do on this amazing island: hiking, sports, animal watching and general sightseeing. So here is some useful information about Greenland. …
- 12 Septibi60 in News | NO COMMENTS
The weirdest sports in the world
Some sports, like soccer or basketball, are popular mostly everywhere on the planet, but some sports haven’t had the privilege of becoming known in every country, large and small. Some sports were probably not interesting enough to spread out of their country of origin, or they didn’t have the opportunity to become famous.And some sports are simply so unusual that it’s hard to believe that anyone could have enough imagination to think them up. So whenever you visit a new country, find out what the locals are fond of playing in their free time, because you might discover something really interesting. Until then, here’s a list of the most unusual sports in the world. …
- 11 Sepitachan in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Autumn in New York: The best parks in the Big Apple
Personally, I like autumn much better than any other season. The weather is mild, and there’s nothing better than a cup of hot coffee on a foggy morning, while you’re sitting on your favourite bench in your favourite park with everything shining gold and red around you. And one of the best places to be in autumn is definitely New York.The summer crowds have already left the city, and there are lots of activities and events that you can attend (and I’m not talking about Fashion Week here). We can start with a few of the most interesting parks in the Big Apple. So grab a bagel and some comfortable shoes, and let’s set out exploring! …
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