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- 05 Decitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best outdoor ice skating rinks in the world
Toronto, photo by santaz_elv on Flickr
In temperate regions, it’s already the beginning of winter, and if you’re lucky to be in the middle of a cold winter with snow and ice, like in the good old times, then people have probably already started enjoying the wonders of frozen water.
Staging snowball fights or ice skating outside are the best parts of winter, especially if you have a whopping huge ice skating rink at your disposal. Even if the technicalities of a double loop jump escape you, ice skating is good fun for everyone (especially if you don’t mind a few scraped knees and elbows). So if you want to ice skate in style, check out some of the best outdoor ice skating destinations in the world. …
- 15 Novevike14 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best Disneyland parks in the world
photo by J Aaron Farr on Flickr
Disney cartoons are some of the most famous and beloved in the world, and their movies are not far behind. Something this magical and exciting couldn’t have lasted long without a theme park, and the first Disneyland park opened in 1955. Since then, Disneylands and Disney resorts have popped up all over the world where Disney has a fanbase, and although all of them have things in common, many of the theme parks come with their own quirks and unique features.
If you loved Disney as a kid, chances are that you will still love the park as an adult – so don’t be shy, age doesn’t matter when it comes to enjoying the magic of Disney! Here are some of the best Disneyland parks in the world. …
- 25 Octevike14 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
5 destinations for the Wild West enthusiast
Alabama Hills, photo by Alisha Vargas on Flickr
Unless you are very young, you’ve probably seen a quite a few Western movies when growing up. And while for many people these tales of bank robbers, cowboys and beautiful tavern maids were just a way to pass an idle afternoon or evening, there are more than enough die-hard fans of the Western genres who would give an arm and a leg for Clint Eastwood’s spaghetti western hat.
If you’re a fan of the Wild West in all its gritty glory, there’s more you can do than buy movie props on e-bay – you can go and visit some travel destinations that even after all these years still have the unmistakable mood of a western film. Here are 5 destinations for the Wild West enthusiast. …
- 14 Jul
Top 5 yurt retreats in the US
Why would you want to stay in a hotel, motel, inn, or any kind of house when you can choose to live in a tent? Yurts, portable tents made of wooded lattices and covered with felt, have been the accommodation of choice for Mongolian nomads for centuries. In their cultures of origin, yurts have a special significance, but they have been adapted in a somewhat simpler form by Western cultures as well.Many yurt enthusiasts build their yurt varieties using hi-tech materials and different features, but the basics are always the same. So if you want to get a taste of ‘nomadic’ accommodation, try one of the top 5 yurt retreats in the US. …
- 06 Jul
The best surf festivals in the world
Gold Coast
Surfing might not look like it, but it is a pretty old sport, dating back to at least the 18th century, when Europeans first learned about it. In Polynesia, people have been surfing for centuries, and in ancient Hawaii, surfing was more than a sport, it was an art and part of culture.
Today, surfing is enjoyed by millions of people, and not even only by the lucky ones who live near a beach. It’s only natural that there should be festivals to celebrate this sport, and they are not as unusual as one might think. So if you would like to share your love of surfing with other like minded people, here are some of the best surf festivals in the world. …
- 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. …
- 11 Junevike14 in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
The weirdest beaches in the world
Nice beaches are not that difficult to find, and if you are planing on a beach holiday you probably won’t have a hard time finding a good destination. But what if you are looking for something more special? If you are the kind of tourist who likes unusual destinations and who thinks that the weirder they are are, the better, then beach destinations are not that easy to decide on.And if you’ve promised it to yourself to settle only for one of the weirdest beaches in the world, then here are some suggestions for you. …
- 03 Jun
The best summer roadtrips in the US
Roadtrips are the quintessential American experience, especially (but not only) if you’re a college students who’s just experiencing their first couple of summers of freedom, when they can do whatever they want and have some adventures on their own.Roadtrips are not only fairly cheap, but they also allow you to see many places and roadside attractions that you might not have discovered otherwise. Roadside America is completely different than big city America, and if you want to see more of it, here are the best summer roadtrips in the US. …
- 02 Junpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best vacation destinations for geeks
Akihabara
Are you a tech-addict who likes to spend a lot of time in front of the computer or playing with the newest gadgets? If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t like to get separated from their technological toys even when you’re traveling, here’s an alternative to taking your laptop with you on your holiday (although no one will stop you from bringing it with you).
These destinations are perfect for computer geeks, anime lovers or sci-fi fans who don’t have to abandon their geeky pursuits while traveling : the best vacation destinations for geeks. …
- 25 May
Top 5 paragliding destinations in the world
For an adrenaline junkie, paragliding is one of the most exciting adventures you can try. If you’re one of those people who are just n satisfied with keeping their feet on the ground, you can give yourself some artificial wings and see the world from above.There are tons of beautiful places on the planet which would look astounding from the air, but when it comes to paragliding, it’s better to stick with destinations that have been tried before and are known to be safe (as safe as it can get with an extreme sport, anyway). So for the curious adventurers, here are the top 5 paragliding destinations in the world. …
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