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- 17 AugBelle in News | NO COMMENTS
Paradise on England’s doorstep: Ireland and Wales
Dublin, Ireland
It is perhaps one of the great idiosyncrasies of the English population that we seem to share a firm conviction that if we are to find our own version of Shangri-La, we need to search for it beyond the borders of our own country.
As a nation, we are quick to dismiss the merits of such gems in England as the Lake District, the Norfolk Broads, the Yorkshire Moors and the beautiful coastal regions of Devon and Cornwall. While our local familiarity with these places may not breed contempt, it does seem to nurture a healthy disregard for the many outstanding places we have in England.
If that is true for England, then it is certainly the case for two of our nearest neighbours, as when it comes to incredible scenery, outstanding attractions and a wealth of fascinating history, both Ireland and Wales can offer their own veritable paradise of options for tourists. …
- papillon in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
5 travel scams to avoid
As travel is getting more and more popular, scams related to travel are also getting increasingly widespread. Even the most seasoned traveler can fall pray to a wily scammer, because just as travelers get creative when it comes to their trips, so do scammers and their attempts to leech some money off you.Picking a naive tourist’s pockets is small fry compared to some rip-offs that have been heard of nowadays. So here are 5 travel scams to avoid in some of the most popular travel destinations in the world. …
- itachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful waterfront cities in the world
Rio de Janeiro
Those who have never lived in a city near water, be it a lake, river or the ocean, miss out on a lot of fun: waterfront walks, the gulls, the sound of water and ample opportunity for various water sports. Cities have been built near water for ages, for a variety of reasons, and nowadays there are several old and beautiful waterfront cities that makes delightful destinations.
The waterfront cities on this list have more in common than the obvious aquatic element: they are also places where it is impossible not to have fun. If you like your cities next to a bit of water, here are some of the most beautiful waterfront cities in the world. …
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Preparing for Thanksgiving 2011
Some might say that it’s a bit early to start thinking about Thanksgiving Day already, seeing as it is at the end of November, but as everyone who has lived through disastrous holidays, planning ahead can save your from a lot of trouble.Since we know that preparing for a holiday that for most people means a gathering of the whole family (sometimes the extended family, even!), there are a lot of small details to take care of. Three months is plenty of time to perfect your plan for an awesome Thanksgiving Day with the people you love. Here are some tips that will hopefully help you in preparing for Thanksgiving 2011. …
- 16 Aug
The most beautiful rivers in the world
Mekong River in Laos
There has always been something about rivers that made them attractive to artists and travelers, and even people who just fancied a quiet walk along the meandering banks of a slowly flowing river.
Rivers are usually only as beautiful as their surroundings, and a stretch of river that looks like a piece of paradise can quickly turn into a scene from an industrial wasteland. But some rivers are regarded as universally, unequivocally beautiful, and it doesn’t take an artist to see that. So here are some of the most beautiful rivers in the world. …
- andra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 modern ruins for urban explorers
Gagra, Georgia. Photo by Vyacheslav Argenberg
The fact that we know out planet pretty well by now (although not entirely), can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your sense of adventure. If you have the time and the money, and you know where you want to go, you can travel anywhere on the map, which is definitely a good thing. On the downside, however, some people could argue that much of the mystery is gone, and trips are no longer journeys of exploration that can lead you to unknown places.
But if you fancy yourself a modern Indiana Jones, don’t despair yet – there are modern ruins for you to see and explore, and with a bit of imagination they are mysterious enough to satisfy even the most cynic traveler. So here are top 5 modern ruins for urban explorers: …
- 15 Aug
The most amazing botanical gardens in the world
Botanical gardens might have started out as smallish medicinal plant gardens in the Middle Ages, but they gradually developed into gardens run by universities or scientific institutions in order to study plants and display some of the most interesting specimens to the public.Sure, seeing a huge cactus in a greenhouse is not the same as seeing one in its natural habitat, but if you are not able or don’t have the time to travel, the botanical garden is a great place to see a bit of nature. And besides, many botanical gardens are great tourist attractions in their own right, not only because they exhibit some wickedly interesting plants, but also because they do it in a novel way. So here are some of the most amazing botanical gardens in the world. …
- lizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Nakuru lake
The Great Rift Valley is not an easy place to describe, either geographically or geologically. The name was coined by a 19th century explorer, John Walter Gregory, who gave it to a 6000 kilometer long stretch of land running from northern Syria to central Mozambique.
Since this huge chunk of land is spans over more than a few countries and it is also geologically imprecise, nowadays the term is used mostly to denote a valley in the East African Rift that is the process of splitting into two pieces the African plate.
The part of the valley located in Kenya is famously beautiful (though this is not the only part of the valley that is worth visiting), and has some unique features. So here’s a short guide to one of the planet’s most amazing places: the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. …
- 13 Augitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best wildlife viewing places in the world
If you really like animals, then you probably want more than to see them in Animal Planet documentaries or at the zoo, behind bars and cages. The real experience of wildlife viewing entails some effort on the onlooker’s side as well.Trekking into the wild, to the habitats of specific animal and observing them in their natural medium can’t be trumped by any zoo or documentary, because this is one of the closest things to seeing how the animals really behave without the interference of humans. If you’re clever enough, they won’t even notice you, and you’ll leave with the knowledge that you managed to see without being seen. So for animal lovers, here are some of the best wildlife viewing places in the world. …
- 12 Aug
Top 5 scary things to do this summer
Trift Glacier Bridge, photo by Vasile Cotovanu
Scary is not always bad, it can also be a good kind of scary. Ask any thrill seeker, and they will tell you that being scared is their favorite state of mind. If you wouldn’t mind a few thrills of your own, we’re not about to suggest that you should do something truly dangerous, like swim in shark infested waters or something similar.
On the contrary, thrill seekers usually take all the necessary precautions that will ensure that they will be around for more thrills next time. So if you’re done with tame, everyday travel experiences, here are top 5 scary things to do this summer that will put some spice in your life. …
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