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- 05 Markachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The craziest elevators in the world
Gateway Arch, photo by Ryan Kelly on Flickr
Elevators are not usually at the top of a traveler’s must-see list, unless they have watched a particularly good thriller or if they don’t like being confined in small spaces. Elevators are notorious for their uninteresting music often even more uninteresting decor, but as hard to believe as it is, there are several elevators in the world that are actually exciting.
If you have never thought that an elevator ride would be something to write home about, then you definitely haven’t been on any of the craziest elevators in the world. Forget all you’ve known about elevators so far, and prepare for a truly exhilarating experience. …
- 02 Markachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
5 spectacular attractions in South Korea
Busan
Although grounded in ancient traditions and Confucianism, South Korea is one of the most modern and liberated countries in Asia, where every day is an adventure for a traveler. Visit a big city in South Korea, and you can barely keep up with the fast rhythm of daily life, but head to the countryside or a small town, and you’ll be lulled into a gentle pace and appreciation for life’s smaller pleasures.
Cities like Seoul, Busan and Incheon are the kind of places where you can find something interesting to see or do any hour of the day, but South Korea’s sights are not restricted to urban sprawls, and you can find them in the most surprising places. Here are 5 spectacular attractions in South Korea, but you can rest assured that these are only a taster! …
- 01 Marlizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The best uninhabited islands that you can visit
Eil Malk, Palau, photo by Lakshmi Sawitri on Flickr
It was probably easier to end up staying on a desert island centuries ago than nowadays, so those adventurous travelers who want to play at becoming Robinson Crusoe will make to make an effort to be forgotten on some remote island or other. But what you can do quite easily nowadays is visit an uninhabited island – you and many other curious travelers.
Just because an island is uninhabited it doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of people who will want to visit it, and just as many people willing to arrange a visit for you. You won’t feel completely like a castaway, but if you like ‘stranded on a desert island’ stories, you will love some of the best uninhabited islands that you can visit. …
- 28 Febtomtum in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The tourist gems of Bangladesh
Cox’s Bazar, photo by The Wandering Angel
Bangladesh has a bit of a knack for attracting disaster, or at least this is how most people come to hear about this small South Asian country. But even after civil unrest, wars and natural disasters, Bangladesh got back on its feet, and surprisingly quickly.
Bangladesh might be small and rather flat, yet it has several national parks that protect rare plant and animal species, picturesque villages where traditional culture is thriving, and more environmental protection initiatives than many western countries.
And despite being usually overlooked by mass tourism, Bangladesh has an incredible number of attractions of all types. In any case, the tourist gems of Bangladesh are interesting enough to turn the country into a tourist magnet. …
- 27 Febandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Travel to Cuzco, Peru’s colonial gem
Cusco
Peru’s history might not always be a happy story, but it always a fascinating one. The most famous relic of Peruvian history is Macchu Picchu, the ‘lost city of the Inca’, which was not city at all, but merely a princely estate.
If you’re looking for an Inca city, look no further than Cuzco, the old capital of the Inca Empire, a monument of Spanish colonialism later on, and currently one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in South America.
If you want to binge on pre-Columbian archaeology, Cuzco is your answer, but one of the most fascinating features of the city is its colonial architecture. Millions of tourists come to this amazing city every year, so join the ranks and visit Cuzco, Peru’s colonial gem. …
- 24 Febitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 3 Cambodian villages for rural holidays
Cambodia, photo by missmei
The first thing that comes to mind at a mention of Cambodia are temples in general, and Angkor Wat in particular, or if you are the type to look on the gloomy side of things, Cambodia pretty much equals Khmer Rouge and a depressing history of being dominated by other nations. But Cambodia is so much more than ancient temples and memorials dedicated to the victims of the reign of terror.
Cambodia might be poor and still rebuilding itself, but it is imbued with a kind of magic that is difficult to resist. One way to enjoy this magic is to spend some time in the countryside, and get to know the culture, the people, and experience the small pleasures of day to day life, like sunshine, good food and friendly people. Here are top 5 Cambodian villages for rural holidays. …
- andra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Scenic natural spots in the Balkans to see before you die
Plitvice waterfalls, photo by 29cm on Flickr
When the new seven wonders of the world were chosen in 2007, a dozen of the nominated sites were located in the Balkans. This small patch of Europe has an inordinately large amount of natural beauty on its side, and this alone would make the Balkans an excellent choice of a travel destination.
Add to this the fact that Balkan countries have amazing cuisine and unique cultures, and there’s not much else you could wish for in a vacation spot. The Balkans are becoming more and more popular with foreign tourists, many of whom flock to the pristine beaches at the Mediterranean, there are many other scenic natural spots in the Balkans to see before you die, and here are some of them. …
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Remote Baltic islands you’ve (probably) never heard of
Saaremaa, photo by Ekke on Flickr
Islands like Bali, the Maldives, Fiji and other tropical wonders get all the attention on the travel scene, and even a few islands with temperate climate are quite popular with mainstream travelers as long as they are famous.But what about the scores of islands that are located in parts of the world that are slightly off the beaten path?
The Baltic Sea is bordered by countries with huge touristic potential, like Denmark, Finland, Sweden or Germany, and sticking to dry land will reward you with amazing sights, but there is a bunch of islands scattered over the pond that are just as worthy of interest. If you want an island holiday that goes beyond the conventional, here are some remote Baltic islands you’ve (probably) never heard of.
- 21 Febandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
A traveler’s guide to East Timor
photo by yeowatzup on Flickr
East Timor is another one of those Pacific islands that people rarely get to hear about, but for travelers visiting this island nation, it is hardly a bad thing. East Timor shares an island with Indonesian West Timor, and it also comprises the islands of Atauro, Jaco and Oecusse.
As a fairly new country, East Timor has had its fair share of unrest and domination by bigger and more powerful nations, but now things have finally calmed down, and a slow trickle of adventurous travelers has started to make its way to this ‘undiscovered’ corner of the planet.
Don’t expect a well developed tourist infrastructure with tons of resorts and amenities, but if you are in search of pure nature beauty, an interesting culture, and really welcoming people, a traveler’s guide to East Timor might just convince you to visit. …
- 17 Febtibi60 in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 attractions in Chile for outdoorsy travelers
Arica
It’s almost as if civilization and had conspired to make Chile one of the geographically diverse countries on the planet, stretching from the driest desert on the planet, Atacama, to the icy north of Patagonia, and encompassing about half the length of the South American continent.
Chile has beaches and islands along the coast, plenty of volcanoes, waterfalls, archaeological sites, vineyards and ice caps, which is to say that if you prefer to spend your time outside, Chile has more than enough sights and things to do to keep you out of your hotel room 24/7. So pack a good pair of walking shoes and prepare to submit to the elements while visiting the top 5 attractions in Chile for outdoorsy travelers. …
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