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- 06 Apr
Top 5 attractions in Lebanon
Beirut
Lebanon is a tiny speck of land on the coast of the Mediterranean, surrounded by countries that are more famous, if not necessarily more powerful, and not one of the usual suspects when it comes to traveling to the Middle East – which granted isn’t the kind of region to attract too much tourism nowadays.
But Lebanon is a fascinating place where the extremely modern blends with the very ancient, with large cities teeming with shopping, nightlife and fine dining, as well as Phoenician and Roman ruins. Lebanon has beaches, skiing and all round fun. Here are the top 5 attractions in Lebanon, if you feel like sightseeing a bit. Check for cheap airline tickets to Beirut and hotels before you start your journey. …
- 14 Marpapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Visiting the oldest cities in the world
Luxor
It might seem almost strange that the neon colored jungles that are modern big cities could be anything but brand new, and living completely in the present.
But most cities don’t need to look old in order to be old, and while you might be walking down a newly paved alley fringed with modern cafes and restaurants, it’s possible that others have walked on the same streets a few millennia ago. …
- 28 Febtomtum in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The tourist gems of Bangladesh
Cox’s Bazar, photo by The Wandering Angel
Bangladesh has a bit of a knack for attracting disaster, or at least this is how most people come to hear about this small South Asian country. But even after civil unrest, wars and natural disasters, Bangladesh got back on its feet, and surprisingly quickly.
Bangladesh might be small and rather flat, yet it has several national parks that protect rare plant and animal species, picturesque villages where traditional culture is thriving, and more environmental protection initiatives than many western countries.
And despite being usually overlooked by mass tourism, Bangladesh has an incredible number of attractions of all types. In any case, the tourist gems of Bangladesh are interesting enough to turn the country into a tourist magnet. …
- 16 Febevike14 in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
The most exciting desert ruins in the world
Palmyra, photo by Varun Shiv Kapur on Flickr
For a city dweller, deserts usually seem forbidding and inhospitable, despite the fact that there are people who made their homes in these arid corners of the planet.
Sometimes even entire cities can thrive in the middle of the desert, and become fun places to be, at least if Las Vegas is any indication. Ancient desert cities and oases have often been abandoned and now lie in ruin, and that might make a desert seem a bit creepy, but also a great destination for an adventurous traveler.
Ruins in the desert never cease to fascinate, and while some might still be quite mysterious and off the beaten track, many of them have become popular tourist attractions. If desolate landscapes and ancient wrecks are your thing, you’re probably going to enjoy visiting the most exciting desert ruins in the world. …
- 28 Declizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Mayan ruins of Guatemala
Tikal, photo by An en Alain on Flickr
Mayan ruins have always been surrounded by an aura of mystery and have never failed to attract the curious and the adventurous, but this yea (what with the end of the Mayan calendar and the presumed upcoming apocalypse), Mayan ruins are going to be especially popular.
So if you want to take advantage of the last chance to see the ruins, or (most likely) have something to brag about in 2012, then why not take a look at the Mayan ruins of Guatemala?
Tikal, the most famous one, is one of the largest pre-Columbian sites in the world and a tourist hotspot, but the smaller Mayan ruins of Guatemala that get less attention can still give you the feeling that you are the first person to step foot there in centuries. …
- 05 Deckachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 secret attractions in Laos
A typical view of Laos. Beautiful, hot and cultural
There is a good reason why the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has been dubbed Lao: Please Don’t Rush. Laos is a very poor country, and severely underrated in comparison with its Asian neighbors like Thailand or Vietnam, but there are few other places on the planet where life is more relaxed and laid back than in Laos.
This forgotten country has more natural wonders on one square kilometers than most countries have on their entire territory, and Laotian culture can only be described as enthralling. Most attractions in Laos are unknown to a lot of people (perhaps with the exception of Pha That Luang, the gilded stupa of Vientiane), and there are many many more attractions just waiting to be discovered. Here are the top 5 secret attractions in Laos that deserve a little love and attention. …
- 28 Seplizzy_a in News | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 life-changing North African adventures
Morocco desert
Much of North Africa has gone through some serious hurdles in the past year or so, which might have put many travelers off going to this part of the world.
But the political and civil storms in these North African countries is settling down, and and if you are the kind of traveler who likes to make a change in the world as well as have fun, then traveling to North Africa is the best thing you can do right now.
Countries like Tunisia or Egypt benefit greatly from the income generated by tourism, and they are trying to attract more visitors with lower prices then before. And even if you can make a change, a change might also happen to you. Here are the top 5 life-changing North African adventures that might give you a new perspective on life and its wonders. …
- 20 Sepandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The backpacker’s guide to Lebanon
Beirut, photo by austinevan
Lebanon is not what most people imagine the Middle East is like. This small country is green and mountainous, sand dune-less and modern, with great care invested in preserving its rich historical heritage. Lebanon hasn’t always been a perfect place for a holiday, but there’s no doubt about it today: if you want to go to the Middle East, start with Lebanon.
Friendly people, cities with great nightlife, loads of historical sites ranging from the old to the very old, and an incredible cuisine, make Lebanon irresistible. What’s more, Lebanon can be visited on a budget, so here’s a backpacker’s guide to Lebanon. …
- 07 Sepevike14 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
A beginner’s guide to urban exploration
Just when you thought that we know all the possible ways a person can travel, something new and exciting pops up to give traveling a fresh boost. Urban exploration is one such trend, although the idea is neither new nor completely original. Urban exploration, or urbex, similarly to the exploration of caves for example, supposed the research, documentation, mapping of unseen (and often forbidden) urban areas.Urban explorers can be attracted to anything from abandoned industrial facilities to former theme parks, catacombs or sewers. And like other forms of exploration, urbex is not without risk, and can entail all sorts of dangers. However, if you suspect that the urbex bug is on your tail, you might be interested in a beginner’s guide to urban exploration. …
- 18 JulEdina in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The best cultural attractions in Thailand
Thailand
As the most popular and inviting tourist destination in Southeast Asia, Thailand is not only a place of natural beauty, but also of extraordinary cultural accomplishments. Thai culture, with its rich mythology, religion, architecture and art, produced incredible monuments, buildings and institutions which can turn every holiday into an unforgettable experience.
For a tourist, there are hundreds, if not more, cultural attractions which can fill more than a couple of weeks of travel. So whichever portion of Thailand you are planning on visiting, you are guaranteed to see quite a few of the best cultural attractions in Thailand, and here are some of them. …
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