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- 21 Juntomtum in Amazing Places | 2 COMMENTS
The most beautiful World Heritage Sites in the world
If a place has the label of Unesco World Heritage Site, then you can rest assured that what awaits you is without a doubt one of the most stunning places on the planet. Any place can become a world heritage site, whether it is natural or built by humans, the only condition is that it should have a great cultural or physical significance.There are many such places on the planet, over 900 in fact, scattered over all the continents. Although all of these places are really amazing, some of them are obviously higher up on the list of things you should see before you die, so here a list of the most beautiful world heritage sites in the world. …
- 11 May
The most picturesque roads in Africa
Swartberg Pass, photo by exfordy
Some would say that the best continent for roadtrips is America, which is not quite a lie – after all, it feels like it was in the US where the good old road trip was invented. But there are plenty more fish in the sea and roads in the world, and many of them are on the fascinating continent of Africa.
Taking a road trip through Africa is like traversing different corners of the world sometimes: go you from savannahs to deserts, forests to lowlands, from tiny villages to bustling cities. And traveling from one point to another is half the fun on this continent, so here are the most picturesque roads in Africa. …
- 15 Apr
The most amazing port cities in the world
Port Elizabeth
Nice fresh sea air, a beautiful view of the harbor, fresh fish at the market every day and long walks on the beach…people who live in port cities definitely have a lot to be happy about. For millenia, port cities were the hubs of commerce, arts and civilization, because back when people had to rely on non-motorized means of transport, traveling by boat was the fastest way to get to a faraway destination.
Port might be slightly less important nowadays, but from a touristic point of view, they tend to be fascinating places. So here are some of the most amazing port cities in the world. …
- 28 Mar
The best sandboarding destinations in the world
Since we’ve already written about where you can find the most interesting sand dunes in the world, here’s another treat for those of you who still feel some nostalgia for those childhood days spent playing in the sand box. Sand has many uses, way beyond building castles on the beach, especially if you are longing to do something more adventurous than developing your miniature castle building skills – sandboarding.Sandboarding is not that different from snowboarding, but instead of fluffy frozen water, you end up with mouthfuls of sand when you tumble down. For all the extreme-sports enthusiasts, here are the best sandboarding destinations in the world. …
- 25 Mar
Top 5 surf spots in the world
Gold Coast, Australia
Some people go to the beach for the sun, the people, the beach volley and maybe a dip in salt water, but if you’re a surfer, things get much more serious than this. You start looking at other things when you think of the ideal beach, besides the nice scenery.
The waves have to be great, the weather equally so, and if there are other surfers with whom you can have some friendly competition, then all the better. Here are the top 5 surf spots in the world. …
- 28 Oct
Top 10 places to see in Africa
Dogon Country, Mali
To continue our series of posts on the main sights that are an absolute must on each continent, here are the top 10 places in Africa that are so amazing that it’s a real shame if you take a tour o the continent. Obviously, it’s nearly impossible to visit all of Africa at once.
The continent is so large, the cultures so diverse and the landscapes so amazing that it would probably take years to see all the visit-worthy places. So if you have a dilemma about where to go on your African tour, here is a list of places that we are sure you’ll just love. …
- 22 JulEdina in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Tea regions around the world
Since some time ago we had an entry about cities where the most delicious brews are made, worthwhile destinations for coffee-lovers and simple, beauty-seeking tourists alike. This time, I though that it would be interesting to do a similar article on another immensely popular drink: tea. Hot or cold, black, green, red or white, tea comes in virtually thousands of tastes and colours.Regular folks like their brew laced with sugar, lemon, milk or other seasonings and aromas, but for a true tea purists, where the tea comes for counts the most. Incidentally, tea is and has always been grown in some of the most amazing places in the world. So leave your tea-bags in the cupboard, brew up some loose-leaf orange pekoe and read about where your delicious cuppa comes from… …
- 28 MayTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Five Challenging Cultural Tours for the 2010 Summer
In such times of cultural awakening, cheap traveling and widely available information, the world begins to look more and more like a huge open air museum. And one must admit that there are few things that today’s travel industry cannot offer: form the Ancient Silk Road to the footsteps of Belgian comic hero Tin Tin, tour organizers are coming with creative options that can feed your craving for knowledge and adventure.Today’s post will try to give you a few suggestions on what is there to see and explore in the soon to come summer of 2010: …
- 18 MarTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Kenya 101
It hasn’t been much since we dedicated a whole week to South Africa and all the historical, cultural and natural treasures encompassed by this captivating country. Although South Africa is a very diverse country, there is so much more to explore through the African continent.
One of the best countries to visit is Kenya, a country famous for its tea, coffee and wildlife safaris. These three ‘products’ also represent Kenya’s main export when it comes to traveling. However, few people are aware of the country’s religious and cultural diversity, or the beauty of its landscapes. It could take you a whole year just to see everything there is to see in Kenya. However, here is what you shouldn’t miss during a regular vacation: …
- 08 MarTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
South African Adventure V: Shopping
A friendly “native” in Pretoria
Although South Africa is a leading provider of outdoor activities and wildlife safaris, it doesn’t mean the shopping is a neglected activity in this amazingly diverse country. Actually, no matter how hooked on sports, cultural activities or history someone is, it’s almost impossible to imagine traveling without shopping, even when shopping is restricted to buying souvenirs.
However, when it comes to South Africa, spending your money on souvenirs is much closer to an investment than a waste: considering that for some relatively small prices you get the chance to buy some unique artworks and amazing artifacts, you will be soon regretting that you haven’t brought a bigger suit case. Here are some useful tips on where and how to find the good stuff: …
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