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- 08 Augkachou_n in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best movie studio tours in the world
photo by snapper
There are few people in the world who don’t like watching movies, and probably few people who are not curious in the least about what goes on behind the silver screen – how movies are made, where they are made, and how the world depicted in a films is made to look real.
Movies require a lot of work, and even if at first the film industry seems glamorous and stylish, there’s more to it than good looking actors, there are writers, make up and costume people, camera people and much more. If you are interested in the details of how a film is made, you can take a movie studio tour and go behind the scenes. Here’s a list of the best movie studio tours in the world. …
- 04 Augevike14 in News | NO COMMENTS
The best antique fairs in the world
Unlike in the case of flea markets where just about anything is sold regardless of value, antiques which are both rare and valuable are not that easy to find. You can hit some antique shops and look for something of interest while you are traveling, but if you like having a wide selection and browsing through a lot of different stalls, you might enjoy it more if you went to an antique fair.Huge antique fairs are held on a regular basis in many places in the world, and you might just find one at your destination. If you are an amateur or professional antique collector, or if you simply like to look at old pretty objects, here are some of the best antique fairs in the world. …
- 02 Augkachou_n in Travel Planning | 4 COMMENTS
Top 5 surprisingly good airport hotels
When people talk about their favorite hotels, airport hotels rarely make the list. These hotels are usually places where you stay because you don’t have a choice, for example if your flight was delayed or if you want to catch a wink of sleep during a long layover.But although airport hotels don’t conjure up any great memories for many travelers, there are some airports in the world which can boast of some seriously amazing hotels which are downright better than what you might find in the city. So next time you have to spend the night at the airport, check if you haven’t ended up at at the location of one of the top 5 surprisingly good airport hotels. …
- 29 Jul
The best wax museums in the world
photo by Abhijeet Rane
Sculptors and painters have been obsessed for ages with the representation of human form as accurately as possible, but no form of art has ever come closer to copying the human body as the craft of wax sculpture creators. If you’ve seen a wax statue even if only in a picture, you were probably struck by how closely they resemble the people they were modeled on.
Wax museums have been around since the end of the 18th century, when artist Marie Tussaud started touring Europe with her statues. So if you want to see the wax replica of some past or present celebrity whom you’d like to meet, here are the best wax museums in the world. …
- 26 Jul
Top 10 most beautiful castles in the world
Himeji
Childhood love for castles, forts and all the accessories that come with it is rarely completely overcome, and as a grown up traveler, anyone can indulge in their secret (or not so secret) love for castles in several destinations where castles are considered to be a very serious business.
In Europe, castles and palaces have a long tradition, and in countries like France, Germany or the UK castles are some of the most beloved tourist attractions. Castles, however, come in many shapes and sizes, from medieval storybook-style castles, to marvels of Asian architecture and other castles. So if you like castles, here are the top 10 most beautiful castles in the world. …
- 11 JulEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 most visited cities in the world
Antalya
A seasoned traveler always looks for the least trodden path, off the beaten track, but it’s always better to visit the popular places too, and to have a sort of ‘traveler’s general knowledge’ about the most famous tourist attractions in the world.
The places that get the most visitors are sometimes overrated, but there’s always something beautiful and attractive at their core, so for the sake of that, it’s worth to trudge through the crowds and queue for hours sometimes. Well, if there still are some popular places that you haven’t managed to see yet, here’s a list of the top 5 most visited cities in the world – add some more to your have-seen list! …
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The most beautiful train stations in Europe
photo by e³°°°
There are many ways of traveling through Europe, and while railway travel is certainly not the fastest, it is one of the most comfortable and budget-friendly. Europe’s extensive railway network allows you to visit most of the continent (save for very remote areas), and to stop on the way as many times as you want.
If you choose this kind of travel, you will naturally spend quite a lot of time in railway stations, and why not, even make them into a target of sightseeing. Some railway stations in Europe are beautiful enough to feature on a tourist circuit, so here’s a list of the most beautiful train stations in Europe. …
- 06 Jul
The best surf festivals in the world
Gold Coast
Surfing might not look like it, but it is a pretty old sport, dating back to at least the 18th century, when Europeans first learned about it. In Polynesia, people have been surfing for centuries, and in ancient Hawaii, surfing was more than a sport, it was an art and part of culture.
Today, surfing is enjoyed by millions of people, and not even only by the lucky ones who live near a beach. It’s only natural that there should be festivals to celebrate this sport, and they are not as unusual as one might think. So if you would like to share your love of surfing with other like minded people, here are some of the best surf festivals 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. …
- 14 Junandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 literary destinations in the world
Your favorite writers are certainly full of imagination, but as a rule, the creativity of artists is generally fueled by something they see, hear or touch. There are many places that have inspired brilliant and famous writers, and some of these places have become sites of pilgrimage, so to say, for lovers of literature.So if you are curious what determined your favorite writer to pen that novel you’re absolutely in love with, you might find your answers in one of the top 5 literary destinations in the world. …
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