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- 13 Jultibi60 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 otherworldly travel destinations
photo by Frank Kovalchek
Travel is all about seeing new things which are quite different from one’s regular surroundings. But as unique as some travel destinations are, some of them simply look like out of this world. There are some places on the planet which look so completely amazing that you might think that they are from another planet, or maybe some piece of fantastic art.
Mother Nature has a way of creating landscapes which are beyond our imagination, and it would be a shame not to visit at least a few of them. So here are the top 5 otherworldly travel destinations on the planet. …
- 01 Jultibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Budget travel destinations for summer 2011
Jamaica
Summer is the perfect season for holidays, and a summer without a holiday is a summer that has not been exploited fully. If you’re worried about your budget, you still shouldn’t give up your summer holiday, because there are a lot of destinations that don’t require you to spend an inordinate amount of money.
Fun on a budget is possible, especially in summer, when there are tons of deals and offers for travelers. So if you want some tips on which places are budget-friendly this summer, here’s a list of budget travel destinations for summer 2011. …
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Top 5 underwater tourist attractions
A century ago, a regular tourist could well expect to visit some strange lands, see some castles, towns, markets and maybe even museums, but the point is that all that you could see was most certainly located on dry land. Even now, we tend to think of tourist attractions as mostly above the ground, with the exceptions of some caves and grottoes.However, there is a world of tourist attractions under the oceans and seas, and nowadays you don’t need any special diving skills to see them. More than natural attractions, there are lots of man-made underwater sights that you can visit as well. If you fancy a dip to see some great places, here are the top 5 underwater tourist attractions in the world. …
- 27 Junlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 bike friendly cities in the world
Perth Australia
Biking is one of the ecofriendliest ways to get around nowadays, and in addition to protecting the environment, it’s good or your health and general well being too. But that’s not all, because from a tourist’s point of view, there are some other advantages to biking.
First of all, if the place you’re visiting has bike track, then renting a bike is far more affordable than relying on public transport, and in crowded cities it might even get you aster to your destination. Besides, nothing beats seeing a beautiful city from the vantage point of a bike seat, and sneaking into narrow alleys and corners that no bus can get into. So for bike enthusiasts, here are the top 5 bike friendly cities 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. …
- 15 Junkachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most amazing monuments in the world
Ushiku Daibutsu, photo by Norio Nakayama
The world is full of amazing structures made by humans, but possibly the most astounding are those created with the purpose of commemorating or honoring a person or an event. Since ancient times, monuments have been erected every time that people felt the need to celebrate or to mourn something, so it’s no surprise that usually the most impressive buildings on the planet are monuments.
When visiting a new place, it’s always a good idea to take a look at the monuments you can find there, because it can give you a feel of what the place is like, and of its past, so here are some of the most amazing monuments in the world, in case you happen to be traveling anywhere near them. …
- 13 Jun
Backpacking hotspots in Asia
Nong Khiaw, photo by John Pavelka
Backpacking in summer is a great way to experience new and exciting places, especially if you are on a budget. For less money than what you would pay for an all-inclusive holiday, for example, you get to see more places, and (some say) even have a more authentic view of a foreign destination.
Backpacking is also more adventurous, and there’s a sense of freedom in being able to go where you want, whenever you want, and getting the most out of a holiday. So if you’re set on a backpacking trip, there are lots of amazing places to see, especially in Asia, which has become a backpacker’s paradise in the past few years. So here are some of the most popular backpacking hotspots in Asia. …
- 10 Jun
The best markets in Shanghai
Imagine the population of a moderate-sized country crammed into one gigantic city filled with more wonders than you can imagine, and you get none other than Shanghai, the most developed and exciting city in China, and possibly all of Asia. As one of the most visited cities in Asia, there’s naturally a lot to see and do in Shanghai.Museums, monuments and shopping centers are only a tiny portion of all there is to see, and while there are many attractions that any visitor to this city should at least take a look at, one thing that you really shouldn’t miss are the colorful, enticing and exotic markets, so here’s a list of the best markets in Shanghai. …
- 01 Jun
The best waterparks in the world
Since it’s summer, it’s also swimming season, or splashing-around season if you don’t really care for deep water. And while beaches and lake shores are great for some fun in the water, nothing can beat the excitement that a good waterpark can offer.Have your fill of waterslides and splash pads, wave pools and lazy rivers in one of the best waterparks in the world! Pack your bags for a summer holiday in a great destination! …
- 30 May
The best rafting destinations in the world
Some people don’t take the heat of the summer very well, and are not exactly fond of sunny beaches and dolce far niente when there are much more exciting thing to do. Things like rafting, or example, ad adrenaline laden sport that will not only make your blood race, but will also cool you off.If the best for of summer relaxation for you is a good rafting trip on some of the most dangerous and wild rivers on the planet, here are some destinations that you might find interesting – the best rafting destinations in the world. …
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