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- 14 Octerato in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most magical places in Spain
Spain
Spain is a favorite destination for visitors coming to Europe and attracts many tourists with its extensive beaches and spectacular coastline. However, many expect more from their holiday than just to dangle at the beach or at the pool.
As you may see in the video and article below, Spain also offers incredible adventures and magical places, so here are some sights that you should definitely not miss if you want to get goosebumps. …
- 04 Apr
The traveler’s guide to Mumbai
The charming and vast Mumbai
Some metropolises can be described in one word, despite their size: New York is glamorous, Paris is romantic, London is dignified. But Mumbai, one of the largest cities on the planet, is difficult to qualify.
The capital of Maharashtra is a maddening tangle of ancient history and traditions, of modern technology and architecture, of extreme riches and poverty. You are as likely to find luxury brand shops and bustling bazaars, and questionable street food as fine dining.
Few people can visit Mumbai for the first time without feeling the weight of it. It takes time to get used to the chaos, but once you do, Mumbai seems like the most enjoyable place on the planet. Here’s a traveler’s guide to Mumbai for those who plan on jumping head first into this amazing city. …
- 27 Febandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Travel to Cuzco, Peru’s colonial gem
Cusco
Peru’s history might not always be a happy story, but it always a fascinating one. The most famous relic of Peruvian history is Macchu Picchu, the ‘lost city of the Inca’, which was not city at all, but merely a princely estate.
If you’re looking for an Inca city, look no further than Cuzco, the old capital of the Inca Empire, a monument of Spanish colonialism later on, and currently one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in South America.
If you want to binge on pre-Columbian archaeology, Cuzco is your answer, but one of the most fascinating features of the city is its colonial architecture. Millions of tourists come to this amazing city every year, so join the ranks and visit Cuzco, Peru’s colonial gem. …
- 21 Febandra88 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
A traveler’s guide to East Timor
photo by yeowatzup on Flickr
East Timor is another one of those Pacific islands that people rarely get to hear about, but for travelers visiting this island nation, it is hardly a bad thing. East Timor shares an island with Indonesian West Timor, and it also comprises the islands of Atauro, Jaco and Oecusse.
As a fairly new country, East Timor has had its fair share of unrest and domination by bigger and more powerful nations, but now things have finally calmed down, and a slow trickle of adventurous travelers has started to make its way to this ‘undiscovered’ corner of the planet.
Don’t expect a well developed tourist infrastructure with tons of resorts and amenities, but if you are in search of pure nature beauty, an interesting culture, and really welcoming people, a traveler’s guide to East Timor might just convince you to visit. …
- 20 Febitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
5 reasons to visit Taiwan
Taiwan
Although China is a pretty popular travel destination nowadays, the same can’t really be said about Taiwan, otherwise known the Republic of China. The island of Taiwan has traded hands several times throughout history, and it’s a tricky place: its government is on mainland China, but Taiwan is an entirely different nation.
If you think that if you’ve seen China there’s not much reason to visit Taiwan, a visit to this beautiful island (called in the past Formosa, meaning ‘beautiful’ in Portuguese) will change your mind. Taiwan is one of the most densely populated places on the planet, and yet there’s still enough space for breathtaking natural beauty. Mountains, beaches, exotic small towns and crowded neon-lit cities will give you plenty of incentives to travel. Here are 5 reasons to visit Taiwan, but there are many more than that! …
- 13 Feb
Responsible travel in Myanmar
Myanmar with its beautiful architecture
There are countless reasons to visit Myanmar, formerly called Burma. There are the majestic ruins of Bagan to consider, the surreal sight of Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, a golden rock teetering on the edge of an abyss, you can shop for souvenirs in Mandalay and row on Inle Lake, and just let yourself drown in the mix of sights, smells, tastes and stories.
But as alluring as all this might sound, Myanmar is also known for its human rights abuses, and a large portion of the international community (including hardcore travelers) choose to boycott the country despite its huge magnetism.
Whether or not you decide to visit Myanmar is a question of personal principles, but if the attractions of the country prove to be too much to resist, responsible travel in Myanmar is not impossible, and here are some tips that might come in handy. …
- 29 Decitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
5 Bolivian attractions to see before you die
Bolivia Sucre
It might sound like a well worn cliche, but Bolivia truly is the land of extremes and contradictions, and this is not just a fanciful metaphor. Bolivia really has some of the highest and lowest points on the planet, the hottest and coldest climates, the driest and swampiest spots and the most abject poverty surrounded by the richest natural beauty.
Bolivia is also ethnically and culturally diverse, and therefore one of those countries where you can’t just stop at looking at the sights – you actually want to get to know the people, to learn about the history and the culture. But looking at the sights is definitely a huge part of the Bolivian experience, because these tend to be the sort of sights you can’t help but look at. Here are our picks for the 5 Bolivian attractions to see before you die. …
- 19 Octpapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The traveler’s guide to historical Cartagena, Colombia
photo by Bernd Lutz on Fotopedia
Most people spending their holidays in Colombia end up visiting Cartagena at some point – it is the most popular destination in the country, after all. Cartagena is a city with several faces, and two of them are overrun with travelers most of the year. The resort areas with high rise hotels along Bocagrande strip, where beach bums and luxury travelers alike come to enjoy the sun and the ocean. But history buffs are attracted to the colonial walled city, which flourished after the 16th century.
Cartagena was founded by Spanish conquistadors on the site of a small indigenous village, and the growing town rose to fame, was targeted by pirates and then became one of the first sanctuaries of freed African slaves in the Americas. Here’s a traveler’s guide to historical Cartagena that will give you a taste of the wonders of this city.
- 15 Junpapillon in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The best tourist attractions in Armenia
Selim Caravanserai, photo by David Holt
If you happen to see a 3000 year old map of ancient Anatolia in a museum, you will notice that the only part that remains virtually unchanged is Armenia. Since it was the fist Christian country in the world, Armenia naturally has a lot of religious monuments and architecture.
Its time as part of the Soviet Union has also left its mark on the country, and all in all, there is much to see here both of terms of nature and history, as well as nightlife and entertainment. So if you don’t want to limit yourself solely to churches during your visit (although these are exceptionally beautiful), here are some of the best tourist attractions in Armenia. …
- 25 Apr
Amazing travel destinations in the Caucasus region
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Lots of tourists visit Eastern Europe, and lots of tourists visit Asia, but what about the piece of land between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that connects the two continents? In geography classes, the Caucasus Mountains are usually talked about as a natural border between the two continents, and the surrounding region, called simply the Caucasus, doesn’t get mentioned that much.
The Caucasus comprises several Russian federal subjects, as well as Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. These countries and Russian republics don’t get nearly as much credit as they should, so here are some amazing travel destinations in the Caucasus region. …
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