Bizarre restaurants around the world

Cuisine is more popular nowadays than ever before, and no matter what type of food you prefer and what country it comes from, you can probably find a restaurant that caters to your tastes. Traditional meals are not the norm anymore, and lots of people enjoy Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian or more exotic cuisines in addition to grandma’s good old recipes.

Nevertheless, there is the occasional restaurant which offers some more unusual choices, both in terms of cuisine and in terms of atmosphere. Here are some of the most bizarre restaurants in the world, which will satisfy both your hunger and your curiosity. …

Top 5 greatest zoos in the world

Zoos are one of those classic attractions that draw not only thousands of tourists, but locals as well. Going to the zoo on a Sunday afternoon was nothing unusual for people in the past, and although nowadays the popularity of zoos seems to have diminished a bit, kids at least will always want to gawk at wild animals in cages.

Sure, seeing the animals in their natural habitats is much more rewarding (and less cruel), but visiting a zoo can be fun, especially if you think that most of the animals are well cared for. So if you like zoos, here’s a list of the best (and most ethical) zoos in the world. …

A culinary journey through Japan

Sampling a country’s cuisine is an essential part of the travel experience, but in today’s world you don’t have to cross half the globe to taste one specialty or another. You can find Chinese, Indian, Japanese or Mexican food at almost every street corner. But as any foodie knows, if you want to be sure that you’re tasting the authentic stuff, the safest way is to get it straight from the source.

Japanese food is widespread around the world, and you can find Japanese restaurants from the USA to Eastern Europe, but there are some things that you will only find in , say, a crowded street in Tokyo or a maybe peaceful village in Osaka prefecture. Here’s a list of interesting local tidbits and morsels that you should definitely taste when visiting the country of the rising sun. …

Five unusual things to see or do in Japan

Japan, the land of hot springs, temples and cherry blossoms is the perfect destination for a culturally-fulfilling holiday. There are places that you should not miss when visiting this fascinating country: medieval castles, parks, cutting-edge buildings and amusement parks. But there is another face to Japan, one that is not necessarily marketed towards tourists, a face that may seem strange to the western eye, but which is ultimately even more fun and interesting than the beaten track.

This list will help you discover some of the less mainstream attractions of Japan, which will surely leave you with a thirst to discover more about this fascinating country and its people. Wander down the backstreets of Tokyo, enter a few secluded and unusual clubs and visit places that you won’t find listed on standard-fare tourist brochures. …

Top 5 Coolest Science Museums in the World

Geeks and science buffs of the world, your time has come. During today’s post I will try to present you five of the most interesting science museums in the world. These world-class museums are famous for using innovative technologies in order to explain the unexplained and help common folks like us understand the mysteries of science.

Even if you find science classes to be unbearably boring, try not to miss the following museums: they are not only bustling with interesting information, but can be highly entertaining. As some of these amazing museums are only a few-year’s old, we might as well call them the museums of tomorrow: …

Amazing Places: Word’s Most Fascinating Ghost Towns

Surprisingly or not, people don’t always expect nice views and life-changing experiences from their travels. Some just like to spice up their journeys with some goose bumps from time to time, which is also why many ghost towns have become favorite tourists destinations. Whether we’re talking about some dusty miner towns or medieval ruins, abandoned towns are likely to give us chills and thrills. And, depending on their level of conservation, some might be more just as educative as an open air museum. For today’s post, I have selected 5 of the most intriguing ghost towns around the world: …

Five of the world’s longest hiking trails

For most, hiking represents a good occasion to work out, get some fresh air, and enjoy some really beautiful landscapes. For others, hiking is a necessity. And by this latter category of people, I don’t necessarily mean pedestrians or those who don’t have other option, but that category of mountaineers that could walk for days through wilderness just for the pure pleasure of conquering every little step. When it reaches this level, hiking is no longer a sport, but becomes a pilgrimage. Needless to stress out why half of the world’s longest hiking trails are actually the reminiscences of some old pilgrim routes. …

Travel Planner: Japan

All of us have already seen pictures with the so called Land of the Rising Sun, Japan. Still, the pictures don’t render perfectly the particular beauty the Japanese civilization has. Therefore, if you’re fond of travelling and Japan, you will have to see it with your own eyes. We suggest you a list of the most famous touristic objectives in Japan. We let you be the judge!

When arriving in Japan for the first time, all the tourists have this insatiable feeling: they want to see all the country in a couple of weeks. This feeling is a consequence of the spectacular Japanese sights and of its great difference in comparison with any European country. You may try to cover all the touristic attractions in Japan; still, here’s a short travelling guide comprising the must-see places in this country. …