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- 13 Apr
The most impressive caves and grottoes in the world
Batu Caves, photo by edachsund
It’s always a surprise when you visit a cave or a grotto and you come to the realization that the natural wonders of the planet are much deeper than we think. Caves and grottoes have had a special significance for humans since the dawn of time.
Used for worship or shelter, caves are now simple miracles of nature, but that’s enough to make anyone want to visit them. So strap on your headlamp and venture into the breath-taking underbelly of the planet, because here are the most impressive caves and grottoes in the world. …
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The coolest monuments in the US
photo by premieroctobre
Monuments are usually things that nobody really looks at unless they are a tourist, and of course, unless they are particularly spectacular. Looking at an ordinary obelisk that commemorates a historical event is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you’re not particularly passionate about history.
But then there’s another type of monuments, the kind that will make you stare in wonder and go ‘wow’. And the US has plenty of these, fortunately! Some of them are more well known than the other, but they all have one thing in common: they are simply cool. So here are some of the coolest monuments in the US. …
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Amazing tourist attractions in Tonga
photo by Sarah/Rose
Tonga, the ‘Friendly Islands’, are one of those small Micronesian nations that few brochures mention, and most people know very little about them. That doesn’t mean that there is nothing interesting about Micronesian nations, it’s just that they tend to get ‘lost’ amidst the vastness of the Pacific.
Tonga is a fascinating place, although probably not that pleasant for its inhabitants – it is the last absolute monarchy in the world, and the king rules over the people like a feudal lord. This might put off some potential visitors from traveling to Tonga, but this island nation’s nickname is really well deserved, and tourists will be welcomed with open arms. To give you a taste of what this destination has to offer, here are some of the most amazing tourist attractions in Tonga. …
- 09 Apr
Top 5 Spanish hideaways
Besalu
Sometimes Spain seems like one gigantic tourist destination that has something to visit at every corner (and everyone knows where every corner is). But there are some secrets left to this country, and plenty of destinations that not everyone knows about.
It takes some digging to find them, and you might know precious little about these destinations until you get there, but once you do get there, you’ll never want to leave the cycle of siesta, fiesta and sightseeing. Here are the top 10 Spanish hideaways that you can retreat to on your holiday. …
- 08 Apr
The backpacker’s guide to Tasmania
Hobart the Capital of Tasmania
Australia has lots of seemingly wild and unexplored places, but probably the most mysterious of these is its only island state, Tasmania. With scary connections such as the Tasmanian devil, Tasmania might not seem like the best place to explored on your own, especially if you are backpacking, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Tasmania’s creatures don’t bite (much), the scenery is breath-taking, there are few people and it’s small enough to explore in one go. So here’s the backpacker’s guide to Tasmania. …
- 05 Apr
Top 5 beaches in the Balearic Islands
La Calobra beach
Ibiza and Mallorca are surely well known for travelers who have spent some summer weeks in Europe, but perhaps it is less known that these two European beach paradises are part of a little group of very neat islands: the Balearic Islands.
This Mediterranean archipelago consists of Mallorca, its largest island, followed by Minorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Cabrera, which is actually the largest island in a tiny but beautiful archipelago. With so many islands in one place, you can imagine that the archipelago has more than a few great beaches, so here are the top 5 beaches in the Balearic Islands. …
- 04 Apr
The most fascinating archaeological sites in North America
Cliff Palace, photo by Ken Lund
The United States of America is not a very old state, but well before the British colonists arrived to America in the 17th century, the Native Americans had already built their civilization. Despite the earlier inhabitants of North America, and the vast number of archaeological digs and sites, the northern half of the continent is not exactly famed for them.
While Central and South America seem to get more attention from archaeologists and visitors, there is much to see in the US and Canada too. Here are some of the most fascinating archaeological sites in North America. …
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Top 5 US towns stuck in time
Harrisville, New Hampshire
It is amazing how the most nondescript spot on the map can sometimes prove to be a tourist-magnet in disguise, especially if we’re talking about small towns. The beauty of some small towns is the fact that they are not even aware of their own touristic potential – until a curious traveler makes them known in some way.
Here are some small towns whose main attraction is the fact that they seem to be caught in a time-warp, and nothing has changed there in decades. If you want to travel back to the past, here are the top 5 US towns stuck in time. …
- 28 Mar
The best sandboarding destinations in the world
Since we’ve already written about where you can find the most interesting sand dunes in the world, here’s another treat for those of you who still feel some nostalgia for those childhood days spent playing in the sand box. Sand has many uses, way beyond building castles on the beach, especially if you are longing to do something more adventurous than developing your miniature castle building skills – sandboarding.Sandboarding is not that different from snowboarding, but instead of fluffy frozen water, you end up with mouthfuls of sand when you tumble down. For all the extreme-sports enthusiasts, here are the best sandboarding destinations in the world. …
- 25 Mar
Top 5 surf spots in the world
Gold Coast, Australia
Some people go to the beach for the sun, the people, the beach volley and maybe a dip in salt water, but if you’re a surfer, things get much more serious than this. You start looking at other things when you think of the ideal beach, besides the nice scenery.
The waves have to be great, the weather equally so, and if there are other surfers with whom you can have some friendly competition, then all the better. Here are the top 5 surf spots in the world. …
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