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- 12 Marandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 most gigantic hotels in the world
Luxor Las Vegas, photo by Steve Cadman on Flickr
Imagine thousands upon thousands of rooms in one single building, with bathrooms, hallways, bars and restaurants in tow. Sounds bigger than anything humanity has ever built? Buildings capable of housing a small town are not a figment of the imagination, but pure reality. Buildings of such a size are obviously not family homes, but sprawling hotels in some of the biggest and busiest cities of the world.
As a guest lodging in a hotel this big, you would need some very good maps, but if you are ever in the situation of not being able to find the exit in some of the top 5 most gigantic hotels in the world, at least you’ll have the certainty that they are a beautiful place to get lost in. …
- 05 Oct
The world’s best food festivals this autumn
Foodies everywhere should rejoice that autumn is here, because as well all know autumn is the harvest season in many parts of the world and harvest equals lots of fresh ingredients for some mind-blowing dishes. There are quite a few autumn food festivals around the world, and if you love food just as much as you love traveling, then you belong among the participants.The beauty of food festivals is that they often help popularize cuisines that are not currently in vogue in the culinary arts, and finding new foods that you end up loving is always a win. So pack your favorite cutlery and some comfy clothes, and let your stomach lead the way to the world’s best food festivals this autumn. …
- 14 Jul
The most interesting colonial towns in the world
Olinda, Brazil
While colonial past was rarely pleasant, especially for the colonized people, it must be said that the end result has some good parts too, even if they are limited to nice colonial architecture and an interesting blend of cultures.
For that reason, ex-colonies have a unique charm, and if for whatever reason you are interested in colonial history or simply enjoy a good cultural mix, then there are quite a few places you might want to visit. So for tourists interested in such things, here are the most interesting colonial towns in the world. …
- 13 Jun
Backpacking hotspots in Asia
Nong Khiaw, photo by John Pavelka
Backpacking in summer is a great way to experience new and exciting places, especially if you are on a budget. For less money than what you would pay for an all-inclusive holiday, for example, you get to see more places, and (some say) even have a more authentic view of a foreign destination.
Backpacking is also more adventurous, and there’s a sense of freedom in being able to go where you want, whenever you want, and getting the most out of a holiday. So if you’re set on a backpacking trip, there are lots of amazing places to see, especially in Asia, which has become a backpacker’s paradise in the past few years. So here are some of the most popular backpacking hotspots in Asia. …
- 03 Maritachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most exciting tourist attractions in Macau
Macau city center
Until 1999, Macau was a an overseas territory belonging to Portugal, but although it has changed hands, not much has changed about this huge city, and it is just as fun to visit as ever. Contrary to popular opinion, Las Vegas is not the best gambling destination in the world, Macau is.
But apart form that, Macau is a city with a long (and not always happy) history – it was the last European colony in Asia, and the old town makes you feel like you’re taking a walk through some European small town. There are lots of things to see both in the city and the islands of Taipa and Coloane, so here are the most exciting tourist attractions in Macau. …
- 20 Octevike14 in Travel Planning | 4 COMMENTS
The backpacker’s guide to Macau
Although from an administrative point of view Macau belong to China, when you travel to this city you can’t help but feel like you’re in the heart of Europe instead of Asia. Macau is one of the oldest European colonies in the Orient, and the colonial cultural heritage is more obvious in Macau than in other places.A backpacker will have the time of their life when exploring this interesting pick and mix of Portuguese and Chinese elements. A few days in Macau will please even the most persnickety of backpackers: good food, nice atmosphere, and lots of affordable (if sometimes a bit seedy) accommodation options. …
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