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- 11 Jun
4 nights Iceland getaway with Northen lights watching for $1,278
Northern lights over Iceland Moyan Brenn/ Flickr
Today you can choose from some of the best destinations from all over Europe and start planning your trip to the Old Continent. The first on the list is a 4 nights Iceland getaway having a Northern lights tour as the main highlight, and all that from $1,278 per person.
You can also get yourself now a classic Paris vacation visiting the chateaux of the area from $1,603 per person, an 8 nights trip to Spain and Portugal with airfare for $2,1,17 or a 6 nights vacation in Norway visiting the fjords from $2,147. Hurry up, such deals will now stay on for long! …
- 17 Jankachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most interesting urban destinations in Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland is already famous for its breath-taking natural scenery filled with glaciers, geysers, waterfalls and lava fields, and it has long been a perfect destination for active travelers who want to lose themselves in the middle of pristine, deserted landscapes.
When it comes to hiking, walking, skiing and climbing, Iceland is simply one of the best places on earth. But the urban side of this cold country is nothing to scoff at either, and while Iceland might not have any sprawling metropolises, it has more than enough quaint cities and towns where you can immerse yourself in local life and culture.
City life in Iceland is far from bleak, and even the small town are an explosion of color, activity and sights. Here are some of the most interesting urban destinations in Iceland for the curious traveler. …
- 07 Dectibi60 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most stunning natural attractions in Iceland
Thingvellir National Park, photo by suvodeb on Flickr
Iceland is not quite as icy as the name would lead you to believe, and the country that awaits the curious traveler is far from an Arctic wasteland of ice and snow. In Iceland, nature can be seen in its purest, rawest form, giving off the impression that the island is still going through a process of formation.
Volcanic landscapes, geysers, crystal clear pools, craggy rocks and glaciers make up the unique geography of this place. There are cities, towns and villages in Iceland, and they are all infused with a charms of their own, but it’s thanks to the incredibly spectacular natural sights and particularities that Iceland draws as many visitors as it does.
If you want to see some of the most magical landscapes on the planet, here are the most stunning natural attractions in Iceland. …
- 22 Augtomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 eco friendly cities in the world
Copenhagen
We live in a world where pollution is an increasingly serious problem, and at the same time traveling in one’s free time is also far more widespread then in the past thanks to the development of new technologies that allow people to go from one place to another quicker and more safely.
Luckily, traveling doesn’t necessarily mean more pollution, and there are lots of ways to decrease your carbon footprint and to protect the environment as much as possible. For starters, you could pick travel destinations that are a little bit more concerned with being green than usual – so here are top 5 eco-friendly cities in the world. …
- 19 Augitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 New Year’s Eve parties to watch out for in 2011
Montreal
There are less than three months left until New Year’s Eve, but many would-be travelers have already started planning for their end of year getaway. There will be no shortage of cool parties to attend in 2011, but if you don’t want to spend the New Years at home and you feel like traveling somewhere to drink your champagne and count down, it’s never too soon to start thinking about where you want to go.
Choosing a destination as early as now is not a bad idea, considering that you might find some dirt cheap deals that will make the New Year’s party so much easier on your wallet. So here are the top 5 New Year’s Even parties to watch out for in 2011. …
- 13 Mayitachan in News | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 most beautiful churches in the world
Hallgrímskirkja, photo by O Palsson
A church is a sort o building that you can appreciate regardless of your beliefs, and even the most hardened atheist would be hard pressed to say that churches are not interesting. Religious architecture has a long history, and it usually has a knack for bringing out the best of the styles of a certain era.
Many churches in the world look like they can tell you a story about the times when they were built, and from an artistic point of view, they are certainly worth looking at. So for those who want a spiritual pilgrimage or simply want to see some pretty buildings, here are the top 10 most beautiful churches in the world. …
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