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- 18 AprAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 8 Heritage Sites to see in Russia
Vyborg, Russia ©Dmitry Volkov/flickr
Russia is the land of multiplicity. A paradox of Europe and Asia, it is the largest country in the world by territory. Because of its many ethnic groups and diverse landscape, it gives you different kinds of tastes and makes the whole nation impressive and exciting.
- 28 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Uniform Moscow
Fascinating buildings of Moscow
The Capital of Russia survived the winds of history, and it shines again
Coming from the airport, the enormous city appears suddenly. Everything is bigger than anywhere else: the buildings, the churches, the cathedrals and boulevards. However, the grandiose architecture of the city does not put in the shadows the numerous old buildings which date back to centuries which the lively capital of Russia protects.
- 16 Octerato in Airfare Deals | NO COMMENTS
Chicago to Saint Petersburg Cheap Flights
Saint Petersburg
Russia is a beautiful country with an amazing culture that you can visit any time of the year, but if you are daring enough you can experience the famous Russian Winter with these Chicago to Saint Petersburg cheap flights for $545 r/t with taxes. Fly with Swiss International Airlines and United Airlines and save compared to other companies. …
- 06 Aprlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 cities in the world that look beautiful at night
Sydney
Not all tourists travel at day and sleep at night, and night owls who spend their nights wandering around and exploring their surroundings are not interested only in the sights that can be appreciated in the sunlight. Many cities are pretty during the day, but become less inviting at night, so much that you almost forget to look around you.
But other cities really come alive once the sun sets and the lights turn on – these are the kind of cities whose real beauty becomes obvious after most of their inhabitants go to sleep. If you have an appreciation for a fine nighttime view and a bright skyline, here are the top 5 cities in the world that look beautiful at night. …
- 12 Marandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 most gigantic hotels in the world
Luxor Las Vegas, photo by Steve Cadman on Flickr
Imagine thousands upon thousands of rooms in one single building, with bathrooms, hallways, bars and restaurants in tow. Sounds bigger than anything humanity has ever built? Buildings capable of housing a small town are not a figment of the imagination, but pure reality. Buildings of such a size are obviously not family homes, but sprawling hotels in some of the biggest and busiest cities of the world.
As a guest lodging in a hotel this big, you would need some very good maps, but if you are ever in the situation of not being able to find the exit in some of the top 5 most gigantic hotels in the world, at least you’ll have the certainty that they are a beautiful place to get lost in. …
- 27 Deckachou_n in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The longest train trips in the world
The Canadian, photo by Simon Pielow
In the age of jet travel, fewer and fewer people take the train when traveling, and the reasons are obvious: it takes a fraction of the time needed for a train trip, it is more comfortable and you can travel greater distances without minding the obstacles, across mountains and oceans.
But those travelers who feel some measure of nostalgia for the long-gone days when traveling was not quite as widespread as today will probably still look fondly at trains and railway stations.
A train trip is far from being a waste of time even today, even if it takes as much time as a whole holiday would last. You get to meet interesting people, you rush past wonderful scenery and do some introspection on your way to some great destination. For railway fans, here are the longest train trips in the world. …
- 05 Decitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best outdoor ice skating rinks in the world
Toronto, photo by santaz_elv on Flickr
In temperate regions, it’s already the beginning of winter, and if you’re lucky to be in the middle of a cold winter with snow and ice, like in the good old times, then people have probably already started enjoying the wonders of frozen water.
Staging snowball fights or ice skating outside are the best parts of winter, especially if you have a whopping huge ice skating rink at your disposal. Even if the technicalities of a double loop jump escape you, ice skating is good fun for everyone (especially if you don’t mind a few scraped knees and elbows). So if you want to ice skate in style, check out some of the best outdoor ice skating destinations in the world. …
- 16 Novtibi60 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The weirdest monuments in the world
Fengdu Ghost City, photo by britrob on Flickr
Many monuments are built in order to commemorate an important person or event, but others seem to have no purpose at all except for making people who see them do a double take and perhaps question their eyesight.
Some monuments from around the world are plain strange, which actually makes them more enjoyable, and they make a case that monuments are not boring except if you’re a history buff. If you’re traveling anywhere near these places, arm yourself with a camera, and prepare to feel like Alice in Wonderland – here are some of the weirdest monuments in the world. …
- 03 Nov
The best destinations for hitchhiking in the world
photo by Vicki Watkins on Flickr
Hitchhiking can be seen as a means for an end for a backpacker or budget traveler who wants to save every penny – you give up the comfort of a bus or a train and you accept the prospect of waiting for long hours on the side of the road, hoping that a passing car will notice you and take you to your destination either for free or for a meager sum.
But for other travelers, hitchhiking can become the point of the whole trip – you get to meet new and possibly interesting people, make friends among the locals, and see a country in a non-traditional way without relying too much on maps and brochures. In other words, hitchhiking can be an adventure, so here are the best destinations for hitchhiking in the world where you can experience this adventure. …
- 27 Octerato in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Eat your way around Europe
©dickuhne/flickr
For food lovers, holidays are an exciting chance to try some new cuisine. While you may have your favourite restaurants at home, nothing is quite the same as trying traditional pizza in Italy, Borsch soup in Russia, or freshly baked bread from France.
So when deciding where to go, the food that’ll be available there can be a very important factor in making your final decision. You may be staying in budget hotels or trying to save money in other ways, but food is definitely a worthwhile expense whilst on holiday so we will try to help you eat your way around Europe. …
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