The best Mediterranean island-hopping destinations

Unlike tropical paradises where there’s sun and hot weather almost all year long, the islands of the Mediterranean Sea are a seasonal attraction for beach goers. So since you only get a few months per year to enjoy the Mediterranean islands, there’s all the more reason to hop on the plane or a boat and spend some time on the sun-drenched beaches of an island, nibbling on some aromatic local treat, perhaps under the shade of an olive bush laden with fruit.

Hop from island from island and stay a few days on each of them, bask in the romantic, relaxed atmosphere of these place: visit some of the best Mediterranean island-hopping destinations. …

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The best big cities to get lost in

photo by vaticanus

Some people like to lay out intricate itineraries when they are visiting a city for the first time, carefully planning out routes that cover all the attractions they want to see. Others like to take a more free-style approach to sightseeing, and just wander off wherever their feet take them, even if that sometimes means getting lost in an unknown city.

Interestingly enough, big cities are the best places you can get lost in, because it doesn’t take long to find a bus stop, metro station of maybe a tourist information center that can set you on the right way. So if you like to wander aimlessly in unknown cities on the lookout of interesting sights, here are some of the best big cities to get lost in. …

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The scariest bike trails in the world

Yungas Road, photo by Jimmy Harris

Mountain biking is so different from regular biking that you could even say that there is nothing in common between the two except for the fact that both are done using bicycles. But even the bikes used for mountain biking are vastly different from your usual bikes.

That the trails should be different is no surprise – while regular bikers will content themselves with a tour of the park, mountain bikers actively seek out the most dangerous and rugged terrain they can find.

There is no shortage of terrifying mountain bike trails in the world, and some of these can be quite dangerous and fit only for experienced bikers, while others simply look dangerous. And here’s a list of some of the scariest bike trails in the world. …

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The most interesting ghost towns in the world

Visiting cities is rewarding and taxing at the same time, especially if you are not very fond of crowds. But if you like urban environments, the asphalt jungle, the shops, the looming buildings and the general atmosphere of a city or a town, then you are probably interested in urban tourism.

However, if you want to avoid the crowds, here’s a compromise: visit a ghost town! There’s no reason to limit yourself to the typical old Western ghost towns (although they are really fascinating), because ghost towns can be found all over the planet. So here are some of the most interesting ghost towns in the world. …

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The most amazing beaches in the Mediterranean

Saint Tropez

If you are planning on spending your summer in Europe, you will probably want to do a great deal of sightseeing, but you will also probably want to take it easy for a while and just relax without a worry in the world. And what better place for some god old fashioned lazing than the beach?

The coasts of the Mediterranean have more pristine beaches than you could wish for. From secluded stretches of sand hidden away from sight, to popular beaches where there seems to be a party going on at all times of the day, there’s something for everyone on some of the most amazing beaches in the Mediterranean. …

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Solo travel destinations for summer 2011

Montreal

Now that it’s summer, it’s time to go traveling, but not necessarily with a big group of boisterous friends (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Traveling solo is one of those experience that everyone should try at least once in their life – it opens up your mind, allows you to test your limits, as well as meet a bunch of interesting new people who might teach you a thing or two about travel, and life in general.

So if you are preparing to go on a solo journey this summer, but you are not sure what destination to pick, here are some suggestions for some amazing solo travel destinations for summer 2011. …

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Top 10 most beautiful churches in the world

Hallgrímskirkja, photo by O Palsson

A church is a sort o building that you can appreciate regardless of your beliefs, and even the most hardened atheist would be hard pressed to say that churches are not interesting. Religious architecture has a long history, and it usually has a knack for bringing out the best of the styles of a certain era.

Many churches in the world look like they can tell you a story about the times when they were built, and from an artistic point of view, they are certainly worth looking at. So for those who want a spiritual pilgrimage or simply want to see some pretty buildings, here are the top 10 most beautiful churches in the world. …

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Top 5 flea markets in Europe

photo by Frederique Voisin-Demery

One of the pleasures of traveling is buying souvenirs, and if you manage to get away without spending a fortune on gifts and mementos, all the better. Souvenir shops, however, are notorious for exploiting the tourist’s passion for little reminders of their travels, and most of the time you just end up with a cliche object that you don’t even like that much.

If you want a unique souvenir or a gift, flea markets are a much better place to hunt for interesting bargain items, and European flea markets are so fascinating that they could make great travel destinations in their own right. So here are the top 5 markets in Europe, for those tourists who like browsing through old, fascinating and unique things. …

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Where to eat the best pizza in the world

Pizza is everyone’s favorite takeaway when you’re hungry, tired, and don’t feel like either cooking or eating something too fancy. The delicious pizza pies, now available all over the world, started out in Italy, but there was nothing that could stand against their domination of the culinary world.

Now, Italian pizza has quite a few competitors that sprung up in other parts of the world based on the original recipe, but always with some essential differences. There are as many types of pizza in the world as countries, cities and restaurants, but here are some possibilities as to where you can eat the best pizza in the world. …

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Easter dishes from around the world

Pashka, photo by Mitrius

About a third of the world’s population will celebrate Easter next Sunday, and while many of the basic Easter rituals are similar wherever you are on the planet, important details such as the traditional Easter meal are not. Easter breakfasts and sometimes dinners are special, just like other holiday meals, and they are the perfect occasion for many families to dig out old and trusted recipes passed down from generation to generation.

So for all the gourmets who are planning on traveling this Easter, here are some interesting Easter dishes from around the world that you can try on your trip, or maybe cook on your own! …

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