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- 10 Aprkachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful canyons in the world
Taroko Gorge, photo by B_cool on Flickr
Canyons are some of the most dramatic landforms on the planet (and even on other planets), created over millions of years by rivers that carved their way through the landscape. Geologists can probably rave on for hours about canyons, but you hardly need to know everything about them in order to appreciate their beauty.
Wherever they are, canyons tend to be major natural attractions for people who want to see them, take pictures of them, climb them and trek along them. Canyons or gorges have a way of creating the perfect setting for adventures, as long as you don’t shrink from a bit of hiking and walking. Here are some of the most beautiful canyons in the world, for travelers who ‘collect’ natural wonders. …
- 26 Jultibi60 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Adventure travel in Africa
There are tons of way to travel, and no two travelers will have the same experience at the same destination, because how your trip turns out to be depends on the traveler, their preferences and their needs. But no matter how differently people might perceive a destination, when it comes to the vast African continent, adventure usually comes to mind.Such a diverse part of the globe as Africa, with all its different countries and cultures are a gold mine for travelers looking for cultural experiences, but the continents natural wonders and astounding wealth of wildlife make it a haven for adventurers. So here’s a short guide to adventure travel in Africa, to open up your appetite. …
- 22 Junitachan in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
The scariest dishes in the world
photo by Will Merydith
Traveling and cuisine go fabulously well together, and so does traveling and extreme sports, but what about all three of them together? In some places, eating the local delicacies counts as an extreme sport, especially when your dish can land you in a hospital or even worse.
Fortunately for them, these dangerous dishes are also extremely delicious, and when they are well prepared there is no risk in eating them. Still, you’re likely to get a thrill or two while tasting the scariest dishes in the world, even while your mouth is watering, and here are a few examples. …
- 17 May
Top 10 driest places on earth
Callao, Peru
Rainy weather can sometimes completely ruin a holiday, especially if you were planning on some serious sightseeing. Sometimes, all you can do to avoid this is to check the weather forecast and plan your holiday according to the whims of the weather.
But if you’re in no mood for any compromises, here’s what you can do: visit a place where it’s almost 100% sure that it won’t rain! Here are the top 10 driest places places on earth. …
- 08 Markachou_n in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The creepiest ghost towns outside the US
Kolmanskop, Namibia
The remains of forgotten Wild West towns can be found in many states in the US, and they important historical sites, as well as destinations that combine fun and creepiness. If you’re a fan of western movies, a trip to places like Bodie will be a delight for your inner movie buff, and make you want to don a cowboy hat and head to the nearest saloon.
But ghost towns can be found outside the US as well, and while they won’t remind you of John Wayne films, they are suitably creepy and mysterious. Here are some of the creepiest ghost towns outside the US. …
- 28 Oct
Top 10 places to see in Africa
Dogon Country, Mali
To continue our series of posts on the main sights that are an absolute must on each continent, here are the top 10 places in Africa that are so amazing that it’s a real shame if you take a tour o the continent. Obviously, it’s nearly impossible to visit all of Africa at once.
The continent is so large, the cultures so diverse and the landscapes so amazing that it would probably take years to see all the visit-worthy places. So if you have a dilemma about where to go on your African tour, here is a list of places that we are sure you’ll just love. …
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