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- 30 Sep
The coolest rainforest destinations in the world
Corcovado National Park, photo by Miguel Vieira on Flickr
Our planet would not be the same if we didn’t have rainforests, and the world as we know it would most likely be replaced by a harsher, much more inhospitable place. Rainforests produce almost a third of the planet’s oxygen turnover, they are home to more then a half of the world’s species and their are vast natural pharmacies where a quarter of our natural medicine originates from these majestic places.
Some of the most incredible wonders of the world can be found in rainforests – animals, plants and natural environments that are so beautiful that they take your breath away. Delve into the mysterious world of rainforests by visiting some of the coolest rainforest destinations in the world. …
- 23 Seplizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 cities for New Year’s celebrations in 2011
New Year’s New Orleans, photo by Gary J Wood
When it comes to preparations for New Year’s parties, it’s never too late to start. Not because a few months are not a reasonable time to prepare for a trip somewhere, but because if you want to make sure that you find reasonable accommodation and a decent party to attend, you will need to be quick before someone else snatches up all the best deals.
Destinations where the New Year’s is celebrated in style are extremely popular, so hurry and jump on the bandwagon while there are seats left! Here are top 5 cities for New Year’s celebrations in 2011. …
- 26 Jul
The best tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur at night
Malaysia is a great destination to visit regardless of what you’re looking for in a holiday: culture, history or fun, and as expected, the country’s capital is the cherry on top of this amazing destination. Kuala Lumpur is a huge city that has so much to show off that you find something new to see every time to visit it, and luckily, many of the best attractions in the city are free.
Kuala Lumpur is has become so much more than a ‘muddy estuary’ (which is what the name of the city means, and which was fitting back in the days when it was a tiny tin-mining village) – a huge, bustling metropolis. Here are some of the best tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur, for those who are visiting this great city. …
- 11 Junkachou_n in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best music festivals in Asia
Manila
If you’re traveling to Asia this summer, you won’t lack any entertainment no matter what your tastes in attractions are. If you are a music lover and you want to see what music festivals are like on continents other than America and Europe, there are plenty of events to attend in Asia this summer and autumn.
Whether you’re interested in some traditional music or if you just want to see some good internationally and locally known bands, a music festival is a great idea for your holiday, so here are the best music festivals in Asia. …
- 01 Jun
The best waterparks in the world
Since it’s summer, it’s also swimming season, or splashing-around season if you don’t really care for deep water. And while beaches and lake shores are great for some fun in the water, nothing can beat the excitement that a good waterpark can offer.Have your fill of waterslides and splash pads, wave pools and lazy rivers in one of the best waterparks in the world! Pack your bags for a summer holiday in a great destination! …
- 13 Apr
The most impressive caves and grottoes in the world
Batu Caves, photo by edachsund
It’s always a surprise when you visit a cave or a grotto and you come to the realization that the natural wonders of the planet are much deeper than we think. Caves and grottoes have had a special significance for humans since the dawn of time.
Used for worship or shelter, caves are now simple miracles of nature, but that’s enough to make anyone want to visit them. So strap on your headlamp and venture into the breath-taking underbelly of the planet, because here are the most impressive caves and grottoes in the world. …
- 04 Markachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 underwater attractions in Asia
We all know that Asia has so many amazing travel destinations that it is difficult to count. But when you think of travel destinations, it’s usually the places above (or under) solid ground that come to mind. However, the wonders of Asia do not cease when you leave dry land, quite the opposite.If you are not averse to getting a bit wet, the wonderful underwater sites of Asia will make a really good destination for you. So get your diving equipment (but not necessarily), and take a look at this list of top 5 underwater attractions in Asia. …
- 13 Febtomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 islands you have to see before you die
Vieques
Islands are cool place to visit for at least to reasons. One, there’s the possibility that you have to (or can) take the boat to get to your destination. Two, they are (most of the time, and we are not talking about giants like Greenland) small enough so that you can explore them properly over the span of one holiday.
Besides that, the stereotypical island has beaches, palm trees and sunny weather, what’s not to like about that? But regardless of your tastes in island climate and geography, here are some bits of land that you must be crazy not to like. Here are the top 5 islands you have to see before you die. …
- 15 Janitachan in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 travel destinations for vegetarians
Keeping up a vegetarian diet while traveling is not as easy as it sounds, especially since this lifestyle is not equally popular everywhere on the planet. While at home you can prepare your meals for yourself or eat out at places where you know that there are vegetarian or vegan dishes on the menu, in a foreign place you might end up chewing on french fries and cheese sandwiches for lack of anything better.But luckily for the herbivores among us, there are many countries where the vegetarian gourmet will be in heaven. Here are the top 5 travel destinations for vegetarians. …
- 29 Dec
Adventure travel in Borneo
If you are thinking of traveling to Borneo, pack a pair of sturdy boots, because you have a lot of ground to cover. Borneo is a big island, the third largest in the world, actually, and it is shared among three different countries: Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia.There are interesting places in all the three regions of the island, so regardless of whether you’re heading to Brunei, East Malaysia or Kalimantan, you won’t find yourself without things to do. And since this is one of the most exotic places on earth, sitting in a hotel room is absolutely out of the questions. Here is some basic information about adventure travel in Borneo. …
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