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- 27 May
The best animal adventures in the world
If you really love animals (as in wild animals, not just pets) and you are the kind of person who can happily spend hours watching a nature documentary, then how about seeing the real thing? Even if you don’t completely trust your skills of survival in the wilderness, there are lots of safe alternatives to trekking in the wild – for example you can book a tour.Whether you want to get really close to animals or just stay withing watching distance, there are plenty of destinations that can allow you to answer the call of the wild, so here are the best animal adventures in the world. …
- 13 Mayitachan in News | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 most beautiful churches in the world
Hallgrímskirkja, photo by O Palsson
A church is a sort o building that you can appreciate regardless of your beliefs, and even the most hardened atheist would be hard pressed to say that churches are not interesting. Religious architecture has a long history, and it usually has a knack for bringing out the best of the styles of a certain era.
Many churches in the world look like they can tell you a story about the times when they were built, and from an artistic point of view, they are certainly worth looking at. So for those who want a spiritual pilgrimage or simply want to see some pretty buildings, here are the top 10 most beautiful churches in the world. …
- 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. …
- 11 Marandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Amazing places: Ushuaia, Argentina
photo by Acaro
Ushuaia is the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego, an archipelago off the southern tip of the South American continent. Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the entire world, in addition to being the tourist center of Tierra del Fuego, and an excellent base for excursions to Antarctica.
The city used to be a missionary base, penal colony and naval base, but today it is a cosmopolitan place with nice restaurants, and even casinos, but its main merit is for being in the middle of an area full of natural beauty. So here’s our next article in the series of Amazing Places: Ushuaia, Argentina. …
- 15 Jan
Where to dance tango in Buenos Aires
Tango is not one of the oldest dances in the world, but it is old enough to have become traditional in more than just Argentina. Tango was invented at the turn of the century by Italian immigrants to Argentina, believe it or not, in brothels. But after only 20 years or so, tango in Buenos Aires had already left its brothel beginnings far behind, and it entered the mainstream.To this day, tango is immensely popular in Argentina, and the best place to dance it is in its hometown, Buenos Aires. So brush up on your tango moves before your trip to the hot South America, and check out some of these places where you can dance tango in Buenos Aires. …
- 26 Octtomtum in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Top 10 most famous mountains in the world
Mont Blanc, France
One of the first things that kids learn in geography classes is how high them mountains in their respective countries are, and of course all of them are compared to Mount Everest, or some other peak that is among the highest in the world. Mountains have somehow become a reason for national pride in many countries, and woe is the country that is unfortunate enough to have only plains and hills on its territory.
So naturally, when we visit another country, mountains are an instant attraction (well, maybe only for those who are into hiking and trekking). In any case, should you wonder which mountains are famous enough to be checked out during your travels, here’s a list (in no particular order) of some of the most famous peaks in the world. …
- 19 Octitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best wine festivals in the world
Benjamin Franklin once said that the discovery of wine is more important because the discovery of a new constellation, because there are enough starts in the sky already. This goes to show how highly we think of wine in our day to day lives, and how much we can appreciate a nice glass of it next to a plate of good food.And when we humans really love something, we write about it, sing about it, paint about it and last bu not least, we organize festivals. Wine festivals are meant not only to celebrate our love for this beverage, but they are also a great opportunity to taste some unique or rare sorts, and mingle with other fellow enthusiasts. For all the wine lovers among you, here’s a list of the best wine festivals in the world. …
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