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- 12 Janandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 travel attractions in Greenland
Narsaq, photo by Claire Rowland on Flickr
The largest island on Earth is also the least populated place on the planet, and one that is very little known in the world at large. Although it is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, Greenland pretty much takes care of its own business internally, and it is well on its road to independence (which would cost Denmark 97% of its territory).
For such a huge country, Greenland has a surprisingly low number of visitors, despite the fact that it isn’t nearly as inaccessible as it may seem. This gem of Inuit and Danish culture and stunning landscapes is an uncharted territory for many travelers who roamed around the world, and visiting it once will make you wish you had gone there earlier. Here are our picks for the top 5 travel attractions in Greenland. …
- 03 Mayandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best places to watch the Northern Lights
photo by nick_russill
Despite their name, Northern Lights can be seen in both hemispheres, the trick is to be close to the planet’s magnetic poles. These beautiful spectacles of light and color are called aurora borealis in the north, and aurora australis in the south.
The explanation for this phenomenon is simple, despite their magical appearance – they are created by certain particles emanating from the sun when they hit the earth’s atmosphere. The ensuing light parade can take many shapes and forms, from a pale green or pink shade on the sky to eerie glowing curtains. Read on to find out which are the best places to watch the Northern Lights. …
- 17 Deckachou_n in Travel Planning | 4 COMMENTS
Ice fishing in Greenland
Greenland, one of the largest islands in the world, belonging to Denmark, represents almost 97% of Denmark’s overall territory. For many tourists (and travel agencies, for that matter), Greenland is the blank spot on the map. Ask a random person on the street what is there to see in Greenland, and chances are that they won’t be able to tell you anything.In fact, there is plenty to see in Greenland, although everything seems to be larger and wilder than in other parts of the world. The icebergs, glaciers, magnificent wildlife and hiking paths in Greenland create the perfect vacation spot for the adventure traveler, but that’s not all: there’s also ice fishing! …
- 09 Octitachan in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
The coldest holiday destinations in the world
I’ve always thought that temperatures, just like colors, are a matter of taste. Some people like dog days, tropical islands, scorching deserts, anything with a temperature over 80 degrees Fahrenheit. And other people like frozen winds, snow, ice and cold in general.I can’t say I see the attraction of a frozen mountain top (except if I’m in a cabin, in front of a cozy fire), but there are some very good holiday destinations in the world whose only drawback is a bit of a chill (ok, more than a bit of a chill). So for all you polar bears, here are the coldest holiday destinations on the planet. …
- 13 Seppapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Amazing Places: Greenland
There are few places on this planet that are as large and as mysterious as Greenland. Ask the average person on the street what Greenland’s capital is, and they probably won’t even be able to answer you. However, Greenland is a very welcoming, if distant country, who until recently was considered to be part of Denmark.Greenland is the largest non-continental island in the world, and it is about the size of Mexico. It is no small country by any standards, but it still has the lowest population density on the planet. There are a lot of things for a tourist to do on this amazing island: hiking, sports, animal watching and general sightseeing. So here is some useful information about Greenland. …
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