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- 10 Feblizzy_a in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Best resort towns for off-piste skiing
When you’re just learning the ropes of skiing, cross country and alpine skiing are enough to raise your adrenaline levels through the roof. But as you get better, your appetite for skiing will probably change, and you will find yourself looking for something a bit more adventurous.Off-piste skiing (also known as backcountry skiing) is the perfect mix of freedom, exhilaration, untouched snow and wild scenery. It involves more effort than regular skiing, not only because you’re completely on your own (no supervision or maintenance crews), and sometimes no mechanized access to the slopes. So if this is the thing for you, here are the best resort towns for off-piste skiing. …
- 21 Declizzy_a in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Solo travel destinations in South Pacific
Traveling solo is becoming more and more popular, and not because travelers are becoming more antisocial – on the contrary! When your friends are not inclined to long weeks of travel, it’s best not to lug them with you and listen to them complain, and just go traveling on your own!Traveling solo is much less scary than it sounds, and you always end up meeting traveling companions for portions of your journey. Here are some solo travel destinations in South Pacific, for those travelers who want to experience the joys of traveling on their own. …
- 30 Sep
Top 10 countries to visit in 2011
Sri Lanka
2010 is slowly drawing to an end, and if in this year’s New Years resolutions you decided to visit a few places you’ve never seen before, you still have time to tick a few destinations off your list. Three months is plenty of time to decide on a destination or two, so if you haven’t taken any time off last summer, you can compensate with a nice, long holiday now.
But here’s a suggestion: start planning for 2011, and make next year your personal ‘travel year’! What makes a country end up on a top 10 list for 2011? Well, there can be plenty of reasons: budding tourist sector, amazing attractions, cheap travel, great cuisine. So here’s our list of the countries you should definitely visit in 2011. …
- 26 Augtylerd in Fun and Travel | 3 COMMENTS
Top 5 greatest zoos in the world
Zoos are one of those classic attractions that draw not only thousands of tourists, but locals as well. Going to the zoo on a Sunday afternoon was nothing unusual for people in the past, and although nowadays the popularity of zoos seems to have diminished a bit, kids at least will always want to gawk at wild animals in cages.Sure, seeing the animals in their natural habitats is much more rewarding (and less cruel), but visiting a zoo can be fun, especially if you think that most of the animals are well cared for. So if you like zoos, here’s a list of the best (and most ethical) zoos in the world. …
- 11 Aug
Hot springs that you shouldn’t miss
Ever since ancient times hot springs have been known for their therapeutic purposes, and in addition to that they are tremendous fun as well. Hot springs are spread all around the globe, and they can always offer a moment of relaxation for the weary traveler.Many hot and warm springs have developed bustling resorts around them, but the natural appeal and wilderness of many hot springs has been preserved for those who prefer a more authentic feel. Japan is the queen of hot springs, which are an important part of the culture, the world is full of beautiful and effective hot springs where you can have a moment of respite. …
- 03 AugEdina in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Five romantic places to get married
It is widely known that the day one gets married is one of the happiest and most romantic days of their lives. As such, it’s only fitting to celebrate it in a memorable place. Especially for someone who is used to traveling,wanting to get married in a faraway place probably goes without discussion.Although may celebrities are known for their weddings at Italian Castles or on exotic islands, regular people can also find unusual, amazing and much less pretentious places where they can have their dream wedding. So here are the most romantic places on earth where you can say ‘I do’ to your significant other. …
- 01 AugEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 movie locations to visit before you die
Sometimes when you’re watching a movie, you see such amazing places or landscapes that you instantly wish you were there too. Some filming locations have been chosen precisely because they look spectacular, but sometimes the fame of the movie rubs of on the locations, which become a more or less serious pilgrimage site for the movie’s fans.In today’s post, we’ll list a few filming locations that can lead a double life as tourist attractions (or simply as a fun place to stop by during your trip). …
- 15 JulEdina in Fun and Travel | 1 COMMENT
Best extreme sports holidays
While some of us like to spend their holidays relaxing on a beach, exploring unknown places and discovering cultures and peoples, for others a holiday is an excellent opportunity to pump up their adrenaline levels to insane quotas. Extreme sports are a means of disconnecting yourself from day-to-day life for some, but others live for the excitement and never miss the chance to jump, fly, glide or dive.Most of the time you can combine traveling with extreme sports, and there are some great locations around the world where the extreme sport of your choice seems all the more dangerous and rewarding. So here is what you can do if you are set on taking a holiday on the edge. …
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