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- 18 Novevike14 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 sacred caves from around the world
Elephanta Caves, photo by Justin Morgan on Flickr
Some people believe that there is still a bit of magic left in the world, but even if you are not one of them, you simply can’t help feeling touched when visiting places that have a very deep meaning for many. Sacred caves are just like that – maybe you don’t feel any spiritual connection to the temples or places of worship housed in them, but you will have a hard time not appreciating them.
Many sacred caves bring together the beauty of nature with stunning architecture, and even if they are mere caves without any man-made additions, you can be sure that they are beautiful enough to make people believe that there is something mystical about them. Here are the top 5 sacred caves in the world. …
- 07 Novevike14 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 things to do in Bangalore
Bangalore
Bangalore is a budget paradise, and you can pull off a very comfortable vacation in the capital of Karnakata. Affordable accommodation can be found aplenty, tour packages and travel deals abound, what more could you need? And Bangalore is not just a cheap destination where you can spend your holidays and nothing more.
This city is full of life and full of things to see and do, from interesting museums to fascinating temples, palaces and parks. If you’re curious about what this colorful city has to offer, check out the top 5 things to do in Bangalore. …
- 28 Sep
The craziest base jumping spots in the world
When it comes to extreme sports of all kinds, what you do is just as important as where you do it. Not many people would enjoy paragliding over a boring industrial town or bungee jumping above a boring car park. And this is why people are prepared to travel large distance to practice their extreme sports of choice, so that they will be able to get that adrenaline rush in an amazing place that will make the whole experience of whole lot better.Base jumping is no different, especially since the place where you jump off should be pretty tall in the first place, and it should also have a nice view. Base jumping is a dangerous and crazy sport, but if you are a fan of it (or you’d just like to see people base jump) here are the craziest base jumping destinations in the world. …
- 19 Sep
The most scenic ferry rides in the world
Split
Ferries are just convenient ways of getting across water, especially if you’re with a car, right? While this is an incontestable truth, there just might be more to ferries than meet the eye. Ferry rides can actually be quite scenic, and although there probably aren’t many people who take ferry rides just for the fun of it, if you have no choice but take the ferry, then you might as well enjoy it and make the most of it.
But some ferry rides are simply too good to miss, and if they happen to be on (or near) your itinerary, then you should definitely hop on, kick back and stare in wonderment. Here are some of the most scenic ferry rides in the world. …
- 16 Sepkachou_n in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 fast-food chains abroad
Toast Box, Singapore, photo by Marco Ooi
If you live in a country where fast-food is more often than not embodied by a greasy hamburger or perhaps a hot dog, fast-foods are probably not your eateries of choice when you are going abroad. If you can get a Big Mac at home, why bother going abroad to eat it?
But in many countries, fast-food can have a completely different meaning, and the food you get at a fast-food in Russia or Thailand might take your taste buds completely by surprise. So whenever you are visiting a foreign country, don’t dismiss the local fast-food chains. especially if you are on a budget and you can’t self-cater. Here are the top 5 fast-food chains abroad to watch out for. …
- 12 Sep
The most stunning palaces in India
Jodhpur
Long before it became a backpacker heaven, India was the country of the rajahs and maharajahs, who built lavish palaces known in the whole world. Many of these princely residences survive and are used to this day, and they are as varied as India itself.
There is no single type of palace in India – you can encounter a wide range of architectural styles, but what they all have in common is their undeniable luxury, intricate details and unmistakable opulence. The most stunning palaces in India will take you back in time to experience the opulent lives of the rich. …
- 05 Sepkachou_n in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Travel tips for train travel in India
India is a huge country, and unless you plan on sticking to one destination, you will have no choice but spend quite a bit of time on a means of transport. You can travel by plane between major cities, but while a plane ride is arguable more comfortable than a bus or train ride, and much shorter, it is expensive and it would cause you to miss out on much of the fun of traveling through India.The Indian countryside is beautiful and full of magnificent sights, and there is hardly a better way to admire it than from behind a train window. Trains in India might not have the best reputation in the world, but when you’re an open minded traveler who likes adventure, you will find yourself enjoying yourself, so here are some travel tips for train travel in India. …
- 08 Augkachou_n in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best movie studio tours in the world
photo by snapper
There are few people in the world who don’t like watching movies, and probably few people who are not curious in the least about what goes on behind the silver screen – how movies are made, where they are made, and how the world depicted in a films is made to look real.
Movies require a lot of work, and even if at first the film industry seems glamorous and stylish, there’s more to it than good looking actors, there are writers, make up and costume people, camera people and much more. If you are interested in the details of how a film is made, you can take a movie studio tour and go behind the scenes. Here’s a list of the best movie studio tours in the world. …
- 29 Jul
The best wax museums in the world
photo by Abhijeet Rane
Sculptors and painters have been obsessed for ages with the representation of human form as accurately as possible, but no form of art has ever come closer to copying the human body as the craft of wax sculpture creators. If you’ve seen a wax statue even if only in a picture, you were probably struck by how closely they resemble the people they were modeled on.
Wax museums have been around since the end of the 18th century, when artist Marie Tussaud started touring Europe with her statues. So if you want to see the wax replica of some past or present celebrity whom you’d like to meet, here are the best wax museums in the world. …
- 22 Jul
Top 5 offbeat travel destinations in Asia
Ha Long Bay, photo by Joseph Hunkins
Asia is chock full of exciting and popular tourist destinations, and each Asian country has several ‘staple’ destinations which absolutely cannot miss from the itinerary of a first-time traveler to a particular destination.
But after you’ve seen the popular sights, you’ll still have lots of places to visit, especially if what you’re looking for is a little more offbeat than usual. When your traveler-sense is yearning for something out of the ordinary, you can visit some of these top 5 offbeat travel destinations in Asia. …
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