The most beautiful hiking trails in the world

Salkantay Trail, photo by Helder Ribeiro on Flickr

Here’s the reason why there are so many incredible hiking trails in the world: our planet is pretty big (for us, at least), and not all people who claim to like hiking actually go hiking (otherwise there might be actual traffic jams on hiking trails).

That leaves us with expanses of magnificently rugged and challenging terrain through which daring travelers have forged paths in their search of beautiful vistas and healthy outdoor exercise. Some trails are difficult and technical, while others are easy enough that you have ample time to admire the surrounding scenery. So here are some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. …

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Top 5 most exciting volcanoes in the world

Pompei

Think back of all the times when you’ve seen volcanoes in movies, and you’ll probably notice that they are rarely a benign presence in the plot. Unwary travelers find themselves in the way of a murderous torrent of lava, or are sacrificed to strange deities by scary looking locals.

Suffice to say, volcanoes have been unjustly represented in films and books, so probably you don’t often find yourself thinking that you fancy visiting a volcano today.

But despite their infamous reputation, volcanoes more often than not look like impressive mountains with a crater at the top rather than steaming, lava filled geological monsters. So them a chance (they can be really beautiful!) and visit some of the top 5 most exciting volcanoes in the world. …

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Top 5 gap year destinations

Cape Point, South Africa

Whenever someone mentions anything about gap years, most people would instantly think about college students who defer an academic year in order to travel the world. However, taking a gap year might not be a bad idea for professionals either, nowadays. You don’t have a job, or you hate your job? Spend a few months, or even a year traveling – it’s much less irresponsible than it sounds.

Traveling for longer periods of time means that you can work while visiting new places, and it also gives you the chance to pick up some useful skills that will come handy when you return home. If you think that it’s time for something completely different, here are top 5 gap year destinations. …

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The best rock climbing destinations in the world

Rock climbing can be a very rewarding and incredibly exciting hobby, provided that you are not afraid of heights, and you have some good muscles for clinging precariously on hundred foot tall rock walls and dangling into huge drops. If you are one of those people who likes to live on the edge, you should give rock climbing a chance, especially since it is one of those extreme sports that give you ample opportunity to visit some of the most interesting places on the planet.

The wealth of mountains, canyons and other jutting or dropping forms of relief that we can find all over the globe, there is no shortage of walls to climb on, and here are some of the best rock climbing destinations in the world. …

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Top 10 wine destinations in the world

Douro Wine Region, © sograpevinhos.com

A good glass of wine has the power to transport you to a sunny vineyard in Bordeaux, a winery in Tuscany or a Napa Valley wine train. But if you are a traveler at heart, you will take your passion for wine further than the neighborhood wine bar or restaurant, and go off in search of the unusual or delicious wines on the planet.

Wine is a drink that is produced and marketed in many parts of the world, so naturally there are a lot of available travel destinations for wine lovers. If you want to celebrate your fascination for the fermented grape juice in style, then go on a trip to one of the top 10 wine destinations in the world. …

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Top 5 unique things to do in New Zealand

New Zealand is a place of exceptional natural beauty, and there’s no doubt that it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. So naturally, most of the people visiting the country travel there in order to see at least some of the impressive natural wonders that New Zealand can boast of.

Of course, the stunning natural assets of the country are well worth seeing, but there is more that you can do in New Zealand, in addition to hiking or walking. Whether you are interested in unusual activities, extreme experiences or just wandering off the beaten track, New Zealand will not disappoint you. Here are top 5 unique things to do in New Zealand. …

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Top 10 national parks in the world

Yellowstone

If you want to get a taste of a country’s natural sights, then visiting a national park is the best way to get it done, because you can be sure that you will see some truly photo-worthy sights. National parks are created for the preservation and display of places of exceptional national beauty, so most likely, each square meter of the park will reveal something worth looking at.

So if you want to cool off from the summer heat in a natural environment, here are the top 10 national parks in the world. …

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The most beautiful World Heritage Sites in the world

If a place has the label of Unesco World Heritage Site, then you can rest assured that what awaits you is without a doubt one of the most stunning places on the planet. Any place can become a world heritage site, whether it is natural or built by humans, the only condition is that it should have a great cultural or physical significance.

There are many such places on the planet, over 900 in fact, scattered over all the continents. Although all of these places are really amazing, some of them are obviously higher up on the list of things you should see before you die, so here a list of the most beautiful world heritage sites in the world. …

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Top 5 lighthouse hotels in the world

If you like your beaches windswept, deserted and wild, then you probably have a fondness for lighthouses. In the past, these tower-like buildings were used to help ships navigate through dangerous shoals and tricky reefs. Lighthouses used to be extremely important, but moderns technologies have replaced them – which, of course, doesn’t mean that there aren’t enough lighthouses in the world for romantic or melancholic beach-walkers.

50 years ago, if you wanted to see what it’s like to live in a lighthouse, you had to become a lighthouse keeper. Today, all you need to do is rent a hotel room – so here are the top 5 lighthouse hotels in the world. …

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Best travel destinations for the solo traveler

Traveling alone can be a blessing and a curse, but if you know how to make the best of both, chances are that you’ll be enjoying the best trip of your life. When you go off on your own to a distant place, it can get lonely and boring, especially if there are long hours of traveling involved.

However, once you get to your destination, you are free to do whatever you want, visit the sights that really interest you and  enjoy your own company for a while. And if the destination is suitably interesting, traveling solo can be a really great adventure that you can later boast off to your friends and family. Here are the best travel destinations for the solo traveler. …

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