The newest and most beautiful World Heritage Sites

Ogasawara Islands, photo by pha pha

World Heritage Sites are created in order to preserve the best that out planet or our civilizations have to offer. A world heritage sites can be pretty much anything, be it a forest, a building, part of a city, as long as it has an exceptional cultural or physical importance.

There are over 900 listed world heritage sites in the world, and the list is continually growing. In 2011, some very interesting additions have made the list. If you are interested in visiting places of exceptional beauty or deep meaning, here are some of the newest and most beautiful World Heritage Sites. …

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Solo travel: top 5 awkward situations and how to avoid them

Solo traveling is empowering and can teach you how to rely on yourself in ways that you couldn’t before. It’s a way to enjoy your own company and to discover new things, not about your destinations but also about yourself. However, there are times when even a solo traveler wishes they had a companion, especially when a situation gets awkward.

A bit of awkwardness every now and then is a natural part of traveling solo, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be avoided from time to time. So here are top 5 awkward situations and how to avoid them when traveling solo. …

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The best urban destinations in the Balkans

Dubrovnik seen from above

The Balkans are not exactly the premier travel destination in Europe, and that’s really not much of a surprise considering the unstable political situation in the recent past, as well as unsavory rumors that have kept kept potential visitors at bay.

However, the Balkans are quickly developing into a great travel destination that has a fresh and unexplored feel, yet it is loaded with culture, traditions and a rich history.

The currently most popular travel destinations in the Balkans are capitalizing on the stunning natural wonders and a diverse culture, cuisine and friendly people in order to attract visitors, and they manage to do  it successfully. Here are some of the best urban destinations in the Balkans, for those interested in visiting this astounding corner of Europe. …

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Top 5 travel ideas for Labor Day 2011

Labor Day is just around the corner, so if you haven’t decided yet what you’ll do during the extended weekend, it’s time to think fast. Although a short weekend does not allow for lavish holidays filled with dozens of activities and destinations, a quick getaway on Labor Day is always a welcome break – especially it’s been some times since the last time you traveled.

So pack some clothes and maybe your favorite book and get away from daily life for a short while, and to help you here are top 5 travel ideas for Labor Day 2011. …

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The low down on bike – friendly travel in Amsterdam and Copenhagen

Biking in Amsterdam

Biking in Amsterdam

is a city that keeps cyclists close to its heart and on the road.  Bike paths are as popular as the roads and you’ll see Amsterdammers whizzing by.

They’ve really worked on the fun side of cycling with a whole host of tours – go self-guided and get a free pass for the canal boats, join a singing tour around the Red Light District or get in the countryside to see the windmills and drawbridges. …

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Where to eat the best pizza in the US

For lots of people, pizza is their favorite dinner, snack and comfort food, and pizza fans can go to great lengths in order to find the perfect slice that meets their expectations of dough thickness, crunchiness and taste of the topping.

Pizza comes in many forms with toppings that differ from place to place, from restaurant to restaurant, and with the virtual infinity of ingredient combinations, few few people can claim to hate it. And since the US has a knack for adopting and adapting culinary traditions (in this case, Italian), there are a lot of choices out there for the pizza connoisseur. So here are some tips on where to eat the best pizza in the US. …

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Top 5 eco friendly cities in the world

Copenhagen

We live in a world where pollution is an increasingly serious problem, and at the same time traveling in one’s free time is also far more widespread then in the past thanks to the development of new technologies that allow people to go from one place to another quicker and more safely.

Luckily, traveling doesn’t necessarily mean more pollution, and there are lots of ways to decrease your carbon footprint and to protect the environment as much as possible. For starters, you could pick travel destinations that are a little bit more concerned with being green than usual – so here are top 5 eco-friendly cities in the world. …

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Adventure travel in Costa Rica

Arenal volcano

Costa Rica, a Central American country that can claim to be one of the most popular green travel destinations in the world, is one of those places on the planet where you can embark on an adventure as soon as you get off the plane.

In Costa Rica, an adventure is always lurking behind the corner because although urban areas are not at all boring, it’s the exquisite natural regions that take up much of the territory and attract throngs of eco-friendly travelers who are mindful of the environment and try to leave everything as they found it.

If you like your trips rough, down to earth and peppered with interesting nature, plants, animals and lots of exciting activities, then you should definitely give adventure travel in Costa Rica a chance. …

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Top 5 New Year’s Eve parties to watch out for in 2011

Montreal

There are less than three months left until New Year’s Eve, but many would-be travelers have already started planning for their end of year getaway. There will be no shortage of cool parties to attend in 2011, but if you don’t want to spend the New Years at home and you feel like traveling somewhere to drink your champagne and count down, it’s never too soon to start thinking about where you want to go.

Choosing a destination as early as now is not a bad idea, considering that you might find some dirt cheap deals that will make the New Year’s party so much easier on your wallet. So here are the top 5 New Year’s Even parties to watch out for in 2011. …

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Christmas Tours for 2011

The Danube and Passau in winter

Many people celebrate Christmas at home, with family or friends, but if you’d rather spend your holidays on the move, traveling to distant places, there’s so much that you can do at Christmas time. Christmas tours are becoming increasingly popular, so if you want to sign up for a tour instead of planning your trip from scratch, there’s a quite a nice selection of trips for you.

Many Christmas tours for 2011 cater for a variety of tastes, and both active travelers and those who have a more laid back style will be able to enjoy a tour that is precisely to their tastes. …

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