Top 10 travel destinations in the Balkans

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Usually when someone says that they are going to visit Europe, they don’t mean the Balkans as well. For some reason, despite having mostly escaped the shadows of communism and dictatorial regimes, many people are still reluctant to venture quite so far into the eastern parts of Europe.

In fact, the countries of the Balkans regions make really great holiday destinations; not only is there plenty to see there, but they also have a warm, welcoming and interesting culture (not to mention that they are also far cheaper than any country in Western Europe). Here are 10 of the most exciting travel destinations in the Balkans. …

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Amazing Places: Greenland

There are few places on this planet that are as large and as  mysterious as Greenland. Ask the average person on the street what Greenland’s capital is, and they probably won’t even be able to answer you. However, Greenland is a very welcoming, if distant country, who until recently was considered to be part of Denmark.

Greenland is the largest non-continental island in the world, and it is about the size of Mexico. It is no small country by any standards, but it still has the lowest population density on the planet. There are a lot of things for a tourist to do on this amazing island: hiking, sports, animal watching and general sightseeing. So here is some useful information about Greenland. …

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Amazing Places: Socotra

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It’s incredible how many places get (re)discovered even today, thus becoming little by little known to traveler’s around the world. Some of these places have lain forgotten for decades, sometimes even centuries, without anyone but the locals paying any attention to them.

Such is the case of Socotra, a little island off the coast of the Indian Ocean, an offshore territory belonging to Yemen. Socotra is without a doubts one of the most amazing places on earth, similar to no other place on this planet. …

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Cancun Underwater Museum – the world’s first underwater sculpture park

I’m sure that everyone who is interested in diving (as well as those interested in modern art) have already heard of this museum, but I think that such an interesting place deserved a mention on our blog. So here’s the story: back in 2009, about a hundred statues made by Jason de Caires Taylor, a young but famous artist, were placed underwater off the coast of Isla de Mujeres and Cancun, on the premises of the Cancun National Marine Park.

This idea has never been put in practice before, and needless to say, it attracted a lot of attention, even from people who are not necessarily into scuba diving. Today, more than 400 underwater sculptures can be admired in this innovative park, and if you haven not dived before, now it’s time to learn how. …

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The most beautiful island paradises you have to see before you die

Whether we’re talking about an occasional traveler or a seasoned one, I’m fairly sure that one thing they have in common is the wish to visit an island paradise, just like those seen in the movies or on postcards. You might think that what you see on the big screen or in images seems to be too good to be true, but believe me, once you visit one of these amazing places, you’ll know for sure that paradise does indeed exist on this planet.

I’m talking about real like island paradises, places where you feel like you could spend the rest of your life lounging on the soft sand under the shade of palm trees, drinking coconut milk and simply enjoying life. Here are a few of these paradises that you should visit before you die (and possibly end up in Paradise). …

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The best Safari tours in the world

Not all travelers are adventurous by nature, and some people simply don’t relish the thought of going off into the wild  just so they can experience what it is like. And that’s why Safari tours are so convenient for those who’d rather not risk getting eaten by a lion, but would still like to see the afore mentioned lion go about his or her  day.

While traditionally a safari implied hunting as well as sightseeing, nowadays the hunting part is thankfully skipped. Safari comes from a Swahili word meaning a long journey, and after all, that’s what it is: a long journey through the African wilderness. So grab your camera, some khaki clothes and a slouch hat, and embark on one of the most fascinating journeys you’ve ever experienced. …

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Sanssouci – probably the most beautiful palace in Europe

When it comes to architecture, it’s next to impossible to designate a building as the most beautiful/ugliest, because like all art, architecture is mostly subjective. But if you ask me, I have quite a firm opinion on the subject of Europe’s most beautiful palace.

Without question, Sanssouci is one of the most impressive Rococo buildings in the continent. Sure, it might be dwarfed by the Baroque opulence of Versailles, but Sanssouci has so many little hidden corners and delightful follies that it’s impossible not to fall in love with it. …

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The most luxurious hotel suites in the world

I’m sure that everyone has fantasized about spending at least a few nights in a luxury hotel, being waited on hand and foot, ordering gourmet room service and enjoying the most expensive jacuzzis, swimming pools you can ever imagine. Well, if you want to make your dream come true, you have to be prepared to seriously empty your bank account, because a room like this costs in the $15,000, and that’s without taxes! Here’s a list of the most expensive hotels in the world, hotels where only royalty, stars and magnates have access to (or people who have been saving up for it all their lives). …

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The adventurer’s guide to Syria

Aleppo

Perhaps not the most usual destination for your holiday, Syria is an amazing place with an amazing culture if you try to  get it to know better. Because of the unstable politics of the country and its poor human rights record, at the first sight Syria does not look like a place you’d care to spend too much time in.

But the cultural heritage of Syria makes it one of the most accessible and unique Middle Eastern countries. Tourist attractions in Syria are many and spread all over the country, and despite conservative social norms, tourists are always welcome. So if you are looking for a genuine Middle Eastern adventure, get a taste of Syria’s magnificent sights, culture and cuisine. …

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Tea regions around the world

Since some time ago we had an entry about cities where the most delicious brews are made, worthwhile destinations for coffee-lovers and simple, beauty-seeking tourists alike. This time, I though that it would be interesting to do a similar article on another immensely popular drink: tea. Hot or cold, black, green, red or white, tea comes in virtually thousands of tastes and colours.

Regular folks like their brew laced with sugar, lemon, milk or other seasonings and aromas, but for a true tea purists, where the tea comes for counts the most. Incidentally, tea is and has always been grown in some of the most amazing places in the world. So leave your tea-bags in the cupboard, brew up some loose-leaf orange pekoe and read about where your delicious cuppa comes from… …

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