Amazing Earth: Nicaragua

The land of lakes and volcanoes, the largest country in Central America, is a primarily country agricultural country, but lately tourism has become one of the its leading industries. Presently, Nicaragua is in the middle of an economic boom thanks to the influx of tourists, and this boom is affecting all aspects of Nicaraguan life.

So if you want to take advantage of the freshness of the Nicaraguan landscape and way of life, you had better take advantage of it while you can. Old colonial town and natural wonders and what make Nicaragua are great place for a holiday, especially if you are planning to backpack. Nicaragua is a poor country still, so you won’t need a huge budget to get around, and the beautiful sights that await you there definitely make it a worthy destination. …

North African Adventure I – National Parks

Since in the past we had a series of blog entries about places to visit in South Africa, I thought that it was about time to do a bit of exploring in the northern parts of this fascinating continent as well. There are several popular tourist destinations in North Africa, think about Tunisia, Algeria or Egypt, for example.

But beyond these conventional holiday spots, as exciting as they may be, there are hundreds of places worth visiting in North Africa. I thought that like before, we could start with the most beautiful national parks in the northern regions of the African continent, because after all, there is no better way to discover a place’s natural beauties. …

Amazing Earth: Trinidad and Tobago

I’m not one to say that colonialism was a good thing, historically and culturally speaking, but in the case of Trinidad and Tobago, I’m tempted to change my opinion just a little bit. After all, this island paradise would not have existed as we know it without the influence of the Spanish, British and French colonialists. The twin nation of Trinidad and Tobago embraces an amazing cultural diversity, which makes it unique even among its sister Caribbean states with whom it shares a similar history.

Trinidad and Tobago are the birthplace of the calypso and soca music, and of the limbo dance, and the spring Carnival could easily compete with the likes of the Rio Carnival. Discover Trinidad and Tobago, one of the most amazing places on earth. …

Amazing Earth: Tasmania

Just try to imagine traveling the same distance like between Los Angeles and Denver in one direction and reaching the shores of Antarctica, while if turn the other way and go for 300 miles, you will find one of the most arid deserts in the world. Here, between the hot Australian desert and the frozen wilderness of the South Pole lies one of the most interesting islands in the world: Tasmania.

Many of you might have heard about this small Australian state named Tasmania from the famous cartoon depicting a Tasmanian devil named Taz. Although this endemic animal is for Tasmania just what the kangaroo is for Australia or the kiwi for New Zealand, its proverbial ferocity is just one small aspect of the island’s amazingly rich wildlife. During today’s post, we will try to focus one some of the aspects that make Tasmania such a an amazing place.

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Man-Made Wonders of the Modern World

Many times during our travels we discover some places and buildings that seem to belong to another age. Despite the fact that few famous landmarks have no functional purpose (although there are some places that seem to be designed for the pure pleasure of the viewer), these constructions simply pop out of the background.

And by this I don’t necessarily want to imply that they don’t belong there, just that some human constructions are so remarkable and unique, that it’s hard to focus on anything else in their presence. Without any further introduction, here come 5 modern man-made wonders: …

7 Most Luxurious Pools in the World

Summer calls for some nice places to chill out and what can cool you off and help you relax better than a luxury pool? In a world in which pools have become a commodity, architects are in a fierce competition to design the most unbelievable pools.

Rather then presenting you the world’s most luxurious hotels, today we will focus on some of world’s most famous pools (some of them so unique that they have become the major attraction from their hotels): …

Amazing Places: Word’s Most Fascinating Ghost Towns

Surprisingly or not, people don’t always expect nice views and life-changing experiences from their travels. Some just like to spice up their journeys with some goose bumps from time to time, which is also why many ghost towns have become favorite tourists destinations. Whether we’re talking about some dusty miner towns or medieval ruins, abandoned towns are likely to give us chills and thrills. And, depending on their level of conservation, some might be more just as educative as an open air museum. For today’s post, I have selected 5 of the most intriguing ghost towns around the world: …

Backpacking Europe: 5 Most Beautiful National Parks

Traveling from city to city and exploring Europe’s intricate history and architectural marvels is, in many cases, the backpacker’s main activity.  It is quite amazing to discover all the cultures, lifestyles and to meet so many different people, but let us remember that Europe, in addition to its cultural diversity, is the beholder of priceless natural treasures.

This is why the best way to explore Europe is to find a balance between its urban culture and superb nature. You don’t necessarily have to climb the Mont Blanc: a few short hikes are enough for you to be able to admire some of the best landscapes on Earth. And judging from a purely pragmatic perspective, we must admit that nature is much less expensive then any city. Today I present you five of the most amazing places in Europe (coincidence or not, all these areas are in fact national parks): …

Amazing Earth: The Hidden Treasures of China

If you consider breathtaking views and unbelievable photographies as indispensable attributes of your travel experience, then China is definitely the place for you. A country of amazing diversity and impressive cultural heritage, China is the beholder of some of the world’s best kept secrets in terms on natural wonders. This is why today, as part of our ‘Amazing Earth’ series, I decided to present you two of China’s most beautiful national parks: Mount Sanqingshan in Jiangxi Province and Jiuzhaigou Valley in Sichuan. …

Amazing Earth – Seychelles Islands

The Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean are amongst those rare locations where nature is so beautiful and diverse and the sensation that you have reached paradise so strong, that I might take the first time traveler a couple of days to adjust to the high beauty standards of the place.

Each of the 115 islands that are part of the Seychelles archipelago represent a universe of its own. Among these, Mahé (also the administrative, economical and cultural region of the country), Praslin and La Digue are the most popular destinations, and concentrate a big part of the island’s attractions. …