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- 11 Jullizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The greatest Chinatowns in the world
photo by Ricardo Martins
Chinatowns, to put it very simply, are neighborhoods where a large number of ethnic Chinese people live, but anyone who has ever been to a Chinatown knows that this definition is not enough to describe the whirlwind of colors and lights that these quarters usually are.
Chinatowns have been around for centuries in major cities where Chinese people settled down, and nowadays there are not only repositories of culture, but also important commercial and tourist centers. If you are looking for buzzing activity, here are the greatest Chinatowns in the world that you could visit. …
- 10 Julitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 art colonies in the world
Salt Spring Island
If you are a traveler who likes art, or if you are an artist yourself, you probably take every opportunity to use your traveling experience to either create something or to find art that you like. Art colonies are places where artist retreat for a longer or shorter while in order to get inspired and create some art, and if inspiration is to be found, then the place must obviously be exceptionally beautiful.
So whether you are actually planning on moving into an art colony or just sneak a peak (at both the people and the surroundings), here are top 5 art colonies in the world. …
- 08 Jul
The best travel destinations you’ve (probably) never heard of
Fethiye
With modern maps, travel brochures and agencies and even travel websites, it might seem like there is hardly a patch of the planet that we haven’t heard of. But naturally, there are lots of travel destinations that you seldom hear about, even if they are just as attractive prospects as any popular vacation spot.
Backpackers might know about the, but regular travelers might still be unaware of the existence of some spectacular destinations that definitely deserve (and probably will get) more attention. So if you want to go somewhere new and exciting, here are some of the best travel destinations you’ve (probably) never heard of. …
- 07 Jultylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful tourist attractions in Latvia
Riga
Latvia, one of the Baltic States, is one of those countries that are liberally sprinkles with tourist destinations, one more amazing than the other. Although fairly small and sparsely populated, there’s barely a square kilometer in Latvia that doesn’t have a nice spot, especially in the countryside and in the larger, old cities.
Exploring Latvia properly and seeing all of its interesting sites would take a long while, so if you’re visiting it for the first time, here are some of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Latvia. …
- andra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 destinations for Formula 1 fans
If you like car races in general and Formula 1 in particular, there are more ways to experience the rush of the race than in front of the TV. So this year, how about traveling to one of the circuits? Luckily, all of the F1 Grand Prix this year are taking place in fabulous locations, so not only the F1 fan in you will love them, but the tourist as well.There are more then enough Grand Prix locations to choose for, and it’s a piece of cake to organize a nice holiday for yourself and make F1 part of it. So if you’re in the mood for some car racing and sightseeing at the same time, check out these top 5 destinations for Formula 1 fans. …
- 06 Jul
The best surf festivals in the world
Gold Coast
Surfing might not look like it, but it is a pretty old sport, dating back to at least the 18th century, when Europeans first learned about it. In Polynesia, people have been surfing for centuries, and in ancient Hawaii, surfing was more than a sport, it was an art and part of culture.
Today, surfing is enjoyed by millions of people, and not even only by the lucky ones who live near a beach. It’s only natural that there should be festivals to celebrate this sport, and they are not as unusual as one might think. So if you would like to share your love of surfing with other like minded people, here are some of the best surf festivals in the world. …
- tylerd in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 great but underrated destinations in South America
Quime, photo by Hummingbird
South American destinations like Rio, Buenos Aires or Sao Paolo are popular and usually swarming with tourists, so it’s easy to forget how many other great destinations there are in South America.
The most well known countries might have has the most number of tourist destinations, but the remaining South American countries have quite a few attractions of their own. In short, there are many underrated destinations on the continent which don’t get as much attention as they deserve, but on the other hand they are the perfect holiday spot for tourists who prefer their destinations less ‘touristy’. So here are the top 5 great but underrated destinations in South America. …
- 05 Jul
A backpacker’s guide to Prague
Prague, beautiful and mighty
The capital of the Czech Republik is the most widely known tourist attraction in the country, and rightly so. Prague is not only the most beautiful city in the Czech republic, but one of the most amazing ones in Europe. Prague architecture, its nightlife, cultural life and whole atmosphere are powerful tourist magnets, and few people can resist visiting it (and revisiting it) when in Central Europe.
And the good thing about this city is that it is very budget friendly, so backpackers can easily visit it without worrying about their funds. So if you’re a backpacker planning on visiting Central Europe, here’s a backpacker’s guide to Prague. …
- lizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful Capes in the world
Cape Town
The simple geographic definition of cape, that is a body of land jutting into a body of water, can’t possibly describe the sheer beauty that many capes have. Cape Cod, for example, is one of the most beautiful places in the US, and it’s not the only cape that can boast of exceptional beauty and touristic potential.
You might not set out on a journey to visit the most beautiful capes in the world, but if you happen to be in the area, you will definitely enjoy visiting these places. …
- 04 Julevike14 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The best Melanesian travel destinations
Oceania, a vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean dotted with countless islands, is a paradise for travelers looking for new experiences and places to see. Melanesia is only a small part of Melanesia, but it is filled with all sorts of wonders and exciting places.The islands that make up Melanesia have their similarities, but overall each of them have different sides to show to their visitors, but all of them are places that will make you want to prolong your trip indefinitely. So if you are planning a trip to the Oceanic islands, here are some of the best Melanesian travel destinations that you could visit. …
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