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- 12 Martylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
A traveler’s guide to the Northern Mariana Islands
photo by ctsnow on Flickr
The Northern Mariana Islands are either a tourist’s paradise, or a nightmare, depending on how you travel. This Micronesian archipelago is not the typical tropical island paradise with abandoned beaches and interesting local culture, or at least not anymore, and not in a very obvious way.
The Mariana Islands are often seen as a package tour machine, where there is little authentic culture left and all most of the island’s assets have been mobilized for the benefit of tourism. If you are looking for a package tour destination with giant hotels and some good scuba diving spots, you will love these islands, but even if you travel independently there’s no reason to completely dismiss them.
If you travel off season and avoid the heavily touristy areas, you can find historical sites and quiet beaches. Here is a traveler’s guide to the Northern Mariana Islands, if you’re wondering what you can expect. …
- 15 Sep
Mysterious Ukraine: top 5 travel destinations
Odessa
Eastern Europe is becoming a more and more popular tourist destination, and although the Balkans are now attracting a steady stream of tourists, there are parts of Europe that haven’t had yet a share in the limelight. Ukraine, the ‘borderland’ as its name says, is slowly shifting into something completely different, with improving economy and a more carefree attitude.
Ukraine is a cultural and historical patchwork , whose Slavic heritage is peppered with Scythian gold stuffed into museums, cave monasteries, Byzantine murals and Tatar stories. There are countless reasons for visiting this country, and here’s a taste of what awaits you in mysterious Ukraine: top 5 travel destinations. …
- 14 Sep
Visiting the old city of Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is one of those cities that, although strongly associated with spirituality, you don’t really need an ounce of spirituality to appreciate wholly. The Old City of Jerusalem is a melting pot of history both ancient and modern, of various cultures, and even different religious beliefs, a place where every little nook is heavy with the weight of centuries of history and human civilization.
While Jerusalem on the whole is an exciting city with much to offer to its visitors, no visit to the holy city is complete without a thorough tour of the Old City, which has been the beating heart of the region for millennia. Here are some useful tips for visiting the old city of Jerusalem, to help you make the most of this exciting travel experience. …
- 24 Jankachou_n in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Historical attractions in Snowdonia
Snowdonia National Park in Northern Wales is not only one of the most picturesque regions in Europe, but also a great destinations for lovers of history.The beautiful natural landscape is the perfect backdrop for the dozens of historical attractions in Snowdonia. Between all the the hiking trails and nature walks it is easy to forget that the Snowdonia region is steeped in history.
Some of the attractions seem as old as time, but there are also some sites of a more modern variety too. Here are some of the historical attractions in Snowdonia. …
- 14 Janlizzy_a in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 less known attractions in Egypt
Cairo
Egypt is a destination that will swallow your time before you know it, and still you’ll feel like you haven’t seen all there is to see in this dazzling country. A trip to Egypt brings out the explorer in every traveler, and after you’ve already seen the major landmarks like the Great Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings or Karnak, it’s time to see what else is on the menu.
Some attractions in Egypt are less known than they deserve, but only because there are so many sights in the country that travelers tend to lose count. So here are the top 5 less known attractions in Egypt that you shouldn’t miss out on. …
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