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- 03 Novtomtum in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 most beautiful lighthouses in the world
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, photo by Randy Pertiet on Flickr
Lighthouses started out as practical things – after all, the sailors of yore needed some guiding light in the night when approaching the shore – but as an extra, many of them ended up being quite beautiful too. Old lighthouses are surrounded by stories and legends, while new and modern lighthouses added some sleek and elegant lines to these romantic constructions.
Whether you want to see these towers enveloped in light during the night, or standing tall against the coastal winds during the day, you will not be disappointed. Here are the top 5 most beautiful lighthouses in the world. …
- 12 Aug
Top 5 scary things to do this summer
Trift Glacier Bridge, photo by Vasile Cotovanu
Scary is not always bad, it can also be a good kind of scary. Ask any thrill seeker, and they will tell you that being scared is their favorite state of mind. If you wouldn’t mind a few thrills of your own, we’re not about to suggest that you should do something truly dangerous, like swim in shark infested waters or something similar.
On the contrary, thrill seekers usually take all the necessary precautions that will ensure that they will be around for more thrills next time. So if you’re done with tame, everyday travel experiences, here are top 5 scary things to do this summer that will put some spice in your life. …
- 03 Augitachan in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Summer travel in the Geat Smoky Mountains
photo by arsheffield
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the border between Tennessee and Northern Carolina is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the US, and not only a World Heritage Site but also an International Biosphere Reserve.
The park is huge, it is in the vicinity of several large cities, and it can be visited year round, so it is no surprise that it is one of the most visited national parks in the US. If you like spending time in the wild but yo don’t want to retreat into a remote corner of the planet, then the Great Smokies are just the place for you. Take advantage of what’s left of the warm season, and take a tour of this amazing place – so here are some tips for summer travel in the Great Smoky Mountains. …
- 03 Jun
The best summer roadtrips in the US
Roadtrips are the quintessential American experience, especially (but not only) if you’re a college students who’s just experiencing their first couple of summers of freedom, when they can do whatever they want and have some adventures on their own.Roadtrips are not only fairly cheap, but they also allow you to see many places and roadside attractions that you might not have discovered otherwise. Roadside America is completely different than big city America, and if you want to see more of it, here are the best summer roadtrips in the US. …
- 18 Novtibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
10 places that your kids should absolutely see
If you have children, then you know that holidays are as much an opportunity to relax as to explore and learn. Children are curious by nature and they don’t like the same things that adults do. So no matter how much you like lounging on the beach, your kids will get bored of building sandcastles and splashing in the water after a while. So if you want to keep them from yawning but you also want to go someplace that you will enjoy too, here are some picks that might just work. … - 17 Novtylerd in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The coolest small towns in the US
Saugatuck, Michigan
People who are living in a crowded city can surely appreciate the charm of America’s small towns. There’s just something special in living in a place where everybody knows everybody else, where the shopkeepers know your name and where even the most insignificant house seems to have more personality than any high-rise building in the big city.
When you’re in need of a bit of peace and quiet, you should consider visiting one of these small towns, where life’s little joys can make a whole lot of difference. …
- 12 AprTudi in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
5 Inspiring Spring Destinations for the Artist Within
Just as winter is reserved the grandeur of whole cities covered in snow, autumn the richness of fragrances and tastes and summertime the blessing of the sun, springtime is, above all, simply inspiring. If there is one season pushing us to go outside and awakening our adventure spirit, that can only be spring.
With all the songs, paintings and love poems praising the spring, no matter that this season often seems over-saturated with romanticism. But it is equally true that there is no better time to let yourself guided by inspiration, grab a camera and let loose the artist within. Traveling across Southern USA, you will discover the most amazing, breathtaking spring sceneries: …
- 05 JanTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
A day of fun and adventure in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, North Carolina is mostly known for its NASCAR circuit and for the numerous corporate headquarters it nestles in its modern skyscrapers. With a one of the biggest airports in the nation and a strategic location at the juncture of some major interstate highways, Charlotte represents the main gateway towards America’s hottest beach resorts (that spread along the Atlantic coast, from Myrtle Beach to Miami).
However, Charlotte is more than a financial center and a transaction city: its numerous sports facilities, museums, art galleries and thriving nightlife are attracting thousands of tourists every year. Although a beach vacation is mostly about enjoying the sun and doing nothing, it doesn’t hurt taking a vacation from your vacation from time to time and go sightseeing. …
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