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- 07 Septibi60 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 gap year destinations
Cape Point, South Africa
Whenever someone mentions anything about gap years, most people would instantly think about college students who defer an academic year in order to travel the world. However, taking a gap year might not be a bad idea for professionals either, nowadays. You don’t have a job, or you hate your job? Spend a few months, or even a year traveling – it’s much less irresponsible than it sounds.
Traveling for longer periods of time means that you can work while visiting new places, and it also gives you the chance to pick up some useful skills that will come handy when you return home. If you think that it’s time for something completely different, here are top 5 gap year destinations. …
- 04 Sep
The best rock climbing destinations in the world
Rock climbing can be a very rewarding and incredibly exciting hobby, provided that you are not afraid of heights, and you have some good muscles for clinging precariously on hundred foot tall rock walls and dangling into huge drops. If you are one of those people who likes to live on the edge, you should give rock climbing a chance, especially since it is one of those extreme sports that give you ample opportunity to visit some of the most interesting places on the planet.The wealth of mountains, canyons and other jutting or dropping forms of relief that we can find all over the globe, there is no shortage of walls to climb on, and here are some of the best rock climbing destinations in the world. …
- 01 Sep
Top 10 wine destinations in the world
Douro Wine Region, © sograpevinhos.com
A good glass of wine has the power to transport you to a sunny vineyard in Bordeaux, a winery in Tuscany or a Napa Valley wine train. But if you are a traveler at heart, you will take your passion for wine further than the neighborhood wine bar or restaurant, and go off in search of the unusual or delicious wines on the planet.
Wine is a drink that is produced and marketed in many parts of the world, so naturally there are a lot of available travel destinations for wine lovers. If you want to celebrate your fascination for the fermented grape juice in style, then go on a trip to one of the top 10 wine destinations in the world. …
- 30 Aug
Top 5 destinations on the Garden Route, South Africa
photo by Annabel Symington
The Garden Route is a stretch of the South African coast that is widely considered to be one of the most picturesque regions in the country. The Garden Route, Tuinroete in Afrikaans, starts in Heidelberg and ends at Storms River, and predictably enough it gets its name from the verdant and lush vegetation of the area.
The coast along the Garden Route is dotted with countless lagoons and bays, and numerous scenic small towns. There couldn’t be a better place for a South African road trip than the Garden Route, whose climate is reputedly one of the mildest in the world, and whose natural beauty and friendly towns tempt travelers at every turn. If you are visiting South Africa, here are the top 5 destinations on the Garden Route. …
- 25 Aug
The best hiking destinations for beginners
Villarica Volcano, photo by Ollie Harridge
Hiking is an awesome way of visiting natural attractions, but the truth is that sometimes it can be awfully difficult. Those who are not used to physical effort will sometimes find it exhausting to follow in the footsteps of an experienced hiker who is used to climbing steep slopes and difficult terrain, and nobody likes to be the last one in a group of climbers, slowly and tortuously trying to follow them.
That’s why if you are a beginner in matters of hiking, it’s better if you start small. Easier hikes are not less scenic or less worthwhile then the more difficult ones, and you will build up stamina and experience for longer and more complicated trails, so here are some of the best hiking destinations for beginners. …
- 15 Aug
The most amazing botanical gardens in the world
Botanical gardens might have started out as smallish medicinal plant gardens in the Middle Ages, but they gradually developed into gardens run by universities or scientific institutions in order to study plants and display some of the most interesting specimens to the public.Sure, seeing a huge cactus in a greenhouse is not the same as seeing one in its natural habitat, but if you are not able or don’t have the time to travel, the botanical garden is a great place to see a bit of nature. And besides, many botanical gardens are great tourist attractions in their own right, not only because they exhibit some wickedly interesting plants, but also because they do it in a novel way. So here are some of the most amazing botanical gardens in the world. …
- 26 Jultibi60 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Adventure travel in Africa
There are tons of way to travel, and no two travelers will have the same experience at the same destination, because how your trip turns out to be depends on the traveler, their preferences and their needs. But no matter how differently people might perceive a destination, when it comes to the vast African continent, adventure usually comes to mind.Such a diverse part of the globe as Africa, with all its different countries and cultures are a gold mine for travelers looking for cultural experiences, but the continents natural wonders and astounding wealth of wildlife make it a haven for adventurers. So here’s a short guide to adventure travel in Africa, to open up your appetite. …
- 25 Jul
The most unusual bar locations in the world
Bojangles Bar, photo by Andy Mitchell
Sometimes you might prefer to have a drink in the evening in a nice, classical bar with soft lights and good music, or maybe a lively pub with noise and lots of people, but how about a novel bar experience where nothing seems to fit the image of a regular bar?
Weird bars are not as rare as one might think, especially if you know where to look. Since bars are places where you are supposed to relax and have fun, the even the weirdest places might feel surprisingly homey, and if the drinks are good, all the more reason to visit one of the top 5 weirdest bars in the world. …
- 05 Jullizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful Capes in the world
Cape Town
The simple geographic definition of cape, that is a body of land jutting into a body of water, can’t possibly describe the sheer beauty that many capes have. Cape Cod, for example, is one of the most beautiful places in the US, and it’s not the only cape that can boast of exceptional beauty and touristic potential.
You might not set out on a journey to visit the most beautiful capes in the world, but if you happen to be in the area, you will definitely enjoy visiting these places. …
- 22 Junpapillon in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 best zoos in the world
Most people used to like going to the zoo when they were kids. Kids like zoos indiscriminately, but adults might have concerns about the conditions in which animals live and how they are treated. A good zoo is not necessarily a zoo with the most numbers of species, but where the animals are treated right – after all, seeing happy animals is much better than seeing sad, listless ones.If you’re wondering which are the best zoos in the world, which would most likely be pleasant to visit if you are interested in animals, then here are our suggestions. …
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