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- 03 Novpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 sights in South Asia
Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan
The next installment of our series of posts about the absolute top ten sights on each continent will probably offend geography purists, but given the sheer size of the Asian continent, coming up with only 10 attractions is a difficult task. So instead, this post will present the best sights in each part of Asia.
South Asia is still a pretty big place, and there are far more interesting attractions beyond those that made the list. So, in no particular order, here are the tourist destinations that should feature on anyone’s list of things to see in South Asia. …
- 26 Octtomtum in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Top 10 most famous mountains in the world
Mont Blanc, France
One of the first things that kids learn in geography classes is how high them mountains in their respective countries are, and of course all of them are compared to Mount Everest, or some other peak that is among the highest in the world. Mountains have somehow become a reason for national pride in many countries, and woe is the country that is unfortunate enough to have only plains and hills on its territory.
So naturally, when we visit another country, mountains are an instant attraction (well, maybe only for those who are into hiking and trekking). In any case, should you wonder which mountains are famous enough to be checked out during your travels, here’s a list (in no particular order) of some of the most famous peaks in the world. …
- 04 Octkachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Amazing places: Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Long time ago, travelers who wandered into Nepal came back with the conviction that they had found the famed Shangri-La, the symbol of an earthly paradise in the Orient. The place that they visited was actually Kathmandu, the Nepalese capital, and while these travelers might have been a little romantic and naive, they were right about the beauty of this exotic city.
Nowadays, Kathmandu is a magnet for indie travelers looking for something different, but there’s a little something in this city for everyone. It does feel like a place outside time, sometimes, but that only makes it all the more exciting. …
- 22 AugEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Sacred Places: The most beautiful Buddhist temples in the world
Asian religions and practices, and Buddhism in particular, have a strong influence over the west nowadays. People practice Tai Chi, Yoga, Reiki and other such activities, which can seem like mere sports to the uninitiated, but which always imply a strong spiritual involvement as well.Whether or not you believe in the powers of meditation and spiritual balance, or Buddhism in general, it is undeniable that religious sites fill you with a sense of peace and quiet, and if they are beautiful and surprising, then all the better. Add some Zen to your life by visiting these amazing Buddhist temples. …
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