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- 06 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Rise and Fall of Mighty Troy
The big Trojan Horse ©tuareghan
Troy itself has roughly about 4.000 years of history. It’s one of the most famous and oldest archaeological sites in the world. Known for both of it’s history and legend, it is one of the most complex place in the planet. It is situated at the northwest of Anatolia which is nowadays Turkey, located on the southwestern part of the Dardanelles. It’s 536 km from Istanbul and 702 km from Antalya. You can reach the destination by car and domestic flights. …
- 10 Apritachan in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The world’s weirdest shopping malls
Bullring, photo by Ell Brown on Flickr
If your tastes in architecture run towards the more classical styles, you can’t help but feel baffled by the turn that modern architecture is taking, and how everything built recently looks more and more like props from a sci-fi movie.
But love it or hate it, today’s new buildings look really intriguing, and it’s ot that crazy to travel somewhere just to see the newest and weirdest masterpiece of an eccentric architect. Shopping malls have been around for a while, but they are no strangers to bizarre styles.
Some malls might seem completely generic, just a place for shops to take up space, but others look completely out of this world. Here are some of the world’s weirdest shopping malls, for the viewing pleasure of travelers who like to see out strange things. …
- 13 Martibi60 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Bhutan’s scenic monasteries
Taktsang Monastery, photo by taxidesign on Flickr
Bhutan is a tiny patch of land lodged between Tibet and India, two nations that get significantly more international attention, and lots more tourists too. But Bhutan has its fair share of enthusiast despite not being part of the mainstream resort circuit.
For a backpacker or an indie traveler, Bhutan is a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural experiences, and one of the last remaining places in Asia that can truly be called unspoiled.
One might say that Bhutan is poor, but in a country where they actually have something called an indicator of Gross National Happiness it is easy to find things that are more important than luxurious hotels and resorts. Discover the beauty of Bhutanese culture and nature by visiting some of Bhutan’s scenic monasteries. …
- 06 Marpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The spookiest buildings in the world
Wat Rong Khun, photo by beggs on Flickr
Buildings can favor function over form, or be a feast for the eyes, or both, but in some cases the form seems to be intended not to give architects and architecture fans shiver or delight, but shivers of a different kind. To put it simply, some buildings in the world are creepy, so much that many would prefer to sleep without a roof over their head rather than spend the night in these monstrous structures.
Whether the creepy factor was an accident or an attempt to instill awe in onlookers and residents is a matter of debate. What’s certain is that some of the spookiest buildings in the world can easily become nightmare fodder for those with impressionable imaginations. …
- 09 Feb
The most popular travel destinations in India
Red Fort in Delhi, photo by Christopher John SSF on Flickr
As the seventh largest country on the planet, India has a a number of attractions befitting its size. Just like it’s next to impossible to visit all the essential parts of India in the course of one trip (unless you have a lot of time on your hands), it would be unimaginable to visit all of its major attractions in one go.
With twenty eight Unesco World Heritage Site and thousands of attractions that are just as interesting, you’ll have your work cut out for you if you are planning to visit even a fraction of them. So where to go when you are visiting India? Here are some of the most popular travel destinations in India, which will work as a great introduction to the wonders of the country for the first time visitor. …
- 01 Dectibi60 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
5 reasons to visit Andorra
photo by Karoly Lorentey
Andorra is a tiny country with only one town (Andorra la Vella, the capital), with more shops per capita than most other countries in Europe and huge and often overpriced ski resorts. So unless you have too much money to spend, why would you want to travel to Andorra?
At the first glance, this microstate might seem like a monument of consumerism, but behind the glitzy shop windows and traffic jams you will find a travel-worthy, hospitable and fascinating place whose size in in inverse proportion with its attractions. Here are 5 reasons to visit Andorra, for those who are skeptical about the charms of this underrated country. …
- 26 Oct
Travel destinations for the art nouveau fan
Brussels
At the end of the 19th century, a new art style took over the world. Swirling lines, models inspired by plants and flowers and harmony with the natural environment made Art Nouveau an instant hit, and this elegant art style is not dead yet – modern architecture and art sometimes take a break from sleek and sterile lines and slip into art nouveau inspired images.
If you like art nouveau, then there are plenty of travel destinations where you can indulge in your love of all things beautiful, and we’re not only talking about museum pieces here. Arm yourself with a camera and visit some of these travel destinations for the art nouveau fan. …
- 06 Octitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The largest and most interesting libraries in the world
Zurich University Library, photo by tomatoos on Flickr
Bookworm travelers rarely leave on a trip without bringing either a few beloved paperbacks with them, or, more recently, an e-reader full of interesting new books. But there are other ways as well for a literature geek to indulge in their passion for the written word while they are traveling.
How about visiting a few libraries? You might not have time to stay long enough to read something, but some of the largest and most interesting libraries in the world are true works of art. …
- 03 Oct
The most beautiful bridges in the world
Pont du Gard, photo by http2007 on Flickr
From organic bridges made of tree roots that take centuries to grow to engineering masterpieces that last for centuries, for a long time humans have been using bridges to make their lives easier.
Sure, a bridge might sound just like something that you cross in order to get from point A to point B if these two points are separated by a river, gorge, huge crack in the earth etc, but those with a keen eye for engineering know that bridges are much more than that.
A bridge can be engraved with cultural symbols, it might have deep historical meaning, and most of all, it is a neat piece of engineering. So travel around and look up the most beautiful bridges in the world, you won’t regret it! …
- 16 Junlizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful college campuses in the world
College campuses are not only places of learning (as well as fun and parties), but also marvels of past and present architecture. Whether they are new or old, college campuses exert a certain kind of charm over their visitors (especially if these visitors are former students, but not only in that case).What’s surely true is that education seems like a far more interesting process when it happens in one of these places. So whether you are a prospective student, or just a curious traveler, here are the most beautiful college campuses in the world. …
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