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- 22 Augtomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 eco friendly cities in the world
Copenhagen
We live in a world where pollution is an increasingly serious problem, and at the same time traveling in one’s free time is also far more widespread then in the past thanks to the development of new technologies that allow people to go from one place to another quicker and more safely.
Luckily, traveling doesn’t necessarily mean more pollution, and there are lots of ways to decrease your carbon footprint and to protect the environment as much as possible. For starters, you could pick travel destinations that are a little bit more concerned with being green than usual – so here are top 5 eco-friendly cities in the world. …
- 19 Augitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 New Year’s Eve parties to watch out for in 2011
Montreal
There are less than three months left until New Year’s Eve, but many would-be travelers have already started planning for their end of year getaway. There will be no shortage of cool parties to attend in 2011, but if you don’t want to spend the New Years at home and you feel like traveling somewhere to drink your champagne and count down, it’s never too soon to start thinking about where you want to go.
Choosing a destination as early as now is not a bad idea, considering that you might find some dirt cheap deals that will make the New Year’s party so much easier on your wallet. So here are the top 5 New Year’s Even parties to watch out for in 2011. …
- 17 Augitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful waterfront cities in the world
Rio de Janeiro
Those who have never lived in a city near water, be it a lake, river or the ocean, miss out on a lot of fun: waterfront walks, the gulls, the sound of water and ample opportunity for various water sports. Cities have been built near water for ages, for a variety of reasons, and nowadays there are several old and beautiful waterfront cities that makes delightful destinations.
The waterfront cities on this list have more in common than the obvious aquatic element: they are also places where it is impossible not to have fun. If you like your cities next to a bit of water, here are some of the most beautiful waterfront cities in the world. …
- 15 Aug
The most amazing botanical gardens in the world
Botanical gardens might have started out as smallish medicinal plant gardens in the Middle Ages, but they gradually developed into gardens run by universities or scientific institutions in order to study plants and display some of the most interesting specimens to the public.Sure, seeing a huge cactus in a greenhouse is not the same as seeing one in its natural habitat, but if you are not able or don’t have the time to travel, the botanical garden is a great place to see a bit of nature. And besides, many botanical gardens are great tourist attractions in their own right, not only because they exhibit some wickedly interesting plants, but also because they do it in a novel way. So here are some of the most amazing botanical gardens in the world. …
- 11 Augpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best megacities in the world
Often, if you watch a travel documentary or open a tourist brochure, what it usually advertised is a return to nature, to tradition and letting go of anything artificial. That’s normal, considering that the world is becoming more and more urbanized, and many people who take up traveling live their life in cities, so it is assumed that they want to see something other than streets and sky-scrapers.This is not to say that big cities don’t get their share of travelers, because no matter how much you love nature, sometimes you feel like getting lost in the concrete jungle. So how about a trip to some of the best megacities in the world? Sky-scrapers, suspension bridges, shops, busy streets and city life at its most exciting. …
- 02 Augitachan in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Gap Years – And Some Different Ways You Could Look at One
For many students, whether finishing their GCSEs, A-Levels, or a university degree, a gap year is a rite of passage: it’s a chance to take a break from endless years of exams, endless speeches about future careers, and endless goal-orientated programmes.
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For these reasons and more, gap years programmes are an invaluable experience, and while they sometimes get a bad name, they teach people life lessons that the rat race doesn’t: they can deal with existential angst and the importance of people power, and they can show you just how easy another way of living could be…before you get right back into the daily grind.
Plus, they can provide valuable experience for the daily grind, so that you may just end up with a better chance of securing a dream job after you’ve been on a gap year than before one. …
- 14 Jul
The most interesting colonial towns in the world
Olinda, Brazil
While colonial past was rarely pleasant, especially for the colonized people, it must be said that the end result has some good parts too, even if they are limited to nice colonial architecture and an interesting blend of cultures.
For that reason, ex-colonies have a unique charm, and if for whatever reason you are interested in colonial history or simply enjoy a good cultural mix, then there are quite a few places you might want to visit. So for tourists interested in such things, here are the most interesting colonial towns in the world. …
- 08 Jul
The best travel destinations you’ve (probably) never heard of
Fethiye
With modern maps, travel brochures and agencies and even travel websites, it might seem like there is hardly a patch of the planet that we haven’t heard of. But naturally, there are lots of travel destinations that you seldom hear about, even if they are just as attractive prospects as any popular vacation spot.
Backpackers might know about the, but regular travelers might still be unaware of the existence of some spectacular destinations that definitely deserve (and probably will get) more attention. So if you want to go somewhere new and exciting, here are some of the best travel destinations you’ve (probably) never heard of. …
- 21 Junpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 birdwatching destinations in the world
Birdwatching is not the most active passtime, but certainly one of the most interesting. And in order to pursue their interest, amateur birwatchers have to arm themselves not only with large amounts of information about bird species, how they can be identified and where are their habitats, but also with the stamina of a born traveler.Birdwatchers looking for some elusive species or another will have to travel quite a bit, but given the large number of excellent birdwatching destinations on the planet, the it is worth every bit of effort. So if you want some tips on where to go, here are the top 5 birdwatching destinations 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. …
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