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- 15 Junpapillon in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The best tourist attractions in Armenia
Selim Caravanserai, photo by David Holt
If you happen to see a 3000 year old map of ancient Anatolia in a museum, you will notice that the only part that remains virtually unchanged is Armenia. Since it was the fist Christian country in the world, Armenia naturally has a lot of religious monuments and architecture.
Its time as part of the Soviet Union has also left its mark on the country, and all in all, there is much to see here both of terms of nature and history, as well as nightlife and entertainment. So if you don’t want to limit yourself solely to churches during your visit (although these are exceptionally beautiful), here are some of the best tourist attractions in Armenia. …
- kachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most amazing monuments in the world
Ushiku Daibutsu, photo by Norio Nakayama
The world is full of amazing structures made by humans, but possibly the most astounding are those created with the purpose of commemorating or honoring a person or an event. Since ancient times, monuments have been erected every time that people felt the need to celebrate or to mourn something, so it’s no surprise that usually the most impressive buildings on the planet are monuments.
When visiting a new place, it’s always a good idea to take a look at the monuments you can find there, because it can give you a feel of what the place is like, and of its past, so here are some of the most amazing monuments in the world, in case you happen to be traveling anywhere near them. …
- tylerd in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The best beach towns in the US
If you are planning to spend your summer holiday at the beach, you are probably wondering where exactly to go. Of course, the most important factor is deciding your destination is the quality of the beach, but that’s not all – you need to pick a suitably pleasant town or city as well.Beach towns are known to be accommodating the needs of tourists, but naturally, some are better than the other. If you are searching for the perfect destination for your summer holiday, here’s a list of some of the best beach towns in the US. …
- 14 Junpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 camping spots in Eastern Europe
Bulgaria
Eastern Europe has many amazing cities which offer a wide range of accommodation for tourists, but if you want to explore the wilder, more natural side of this part of Europe, you will have a much better time if you stay in a camping spot.
While camping in the wild is not unusual in many Eastern European countries, there are several very good designated camping spots where you can put up your tent or park you caravan and enjoy amenities like running water or electricity. So for the potential campers, here are the top 5 camping spots in Eastern Europe. …
- andra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 literary destinations in the world
Your favorite writers are certainly full of imagination, but as a rule, the creativity of artists is generally fueled by something they see, hear or touch. There are many places that have inspired brilliant and famous writers, and some of these places have become sites of pilgrimage, so to say, for lovers of literature.So if you are curious what determined your favorite writer to pen that novel you’re absolutely in love with, you might find your answers in one of the top 5 literary destinations in the world. …
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Top beautiful but underrated cities in Europe
Lyon
When someone comes to Europe for the first time, they tend to visit the most popular destinations on the continent, especially when it comes to cosmopolitan cities like London, Paris, Vienna or Rome. However, there are many more places that deserve a tourist’s attention in Europe, and some of them don’t quite get as much hype as they deserve.
Some of top beautiful but underrated cities in Europe are also some of the most interesting and lively, and often they are also much more affordable than the destinations that tend to dominate tourist brochures. So if you want to see the hidden, unjustly under-appreciated side of Europe, here are some interesting destinations for you. …
- 13 Junitachan in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 tourist attractions in Cuba
After a long while when Cuba was not exactly a top tourist destination for anyone, the largest Caribbean island is now rapidly becoming a very good holiday attraction. Tourist accommodations are popping up in large numbers, the infrastructure is slowly being improved, and other than that, the country has no lack of interesting things to see.Whether you are interested in Cuba’s dance culture and delicious cuisine, or if you are more into natural wonders, you’re definitely not going to get bored on this sunny island. For those who wish to spend their holiday in this unique and exciting place, here are the top 5 tourist destinations in Cuba. …
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Backpacking hotspots in Asia
Nong Khiaw, photo by John Pavelka
Backpacking in summer is a great way to experience new and exciting places, especially if you are on a budget. For less money than what you would pay for an all-inclusive holiday, for example, you get to see more places, and (some say) even have a more authentic view of a foreign destination.
Backpacking is also more adventurous, and there’s a sense of freedom in being able to go where you want, whenever you want, and getting the most out of a holiday. So if you’re set on a backpacking trip, there are lots of amazing places to see, especially in Asia, which has become a backpacker’s paradise in the past few years. So here are some of the most popular backpacking hotspots in Asia. …
- 11 Jun
The best skydiving spots in the world
Skydiving is one of the most popular extreme sports nowadays, not only because it can give you a healthy dose of adrenaline, but also because it allows you to see some of the most breath-taking views on the planet. If you think that a landscape looks incredible from the ground, just imagine what it would look like if you could pleasantly float above it, hundreds of feet high, and see every nook and corner all at once.So if you are not afraid of heights and if you’re not averse to an adrenaline rush every now and then, here are the best skydiving spots in the world. …
- evike14 in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
The weirdest beaches in the world
Nice beaches are not that difficult to find, and if you are planing on a beach holiday you probably won’t have a hard time finding a good destination. But what if you are looking for something more special? If you are the kind of tourist who likes unusual destinations and who thinks that the weirder they are are, the better, then beach destinations are not that easy to decide on.And if you’ve promised it to yourself to settle only for one of the weirdest beaches in the world, then here are some suggestions for you. …
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