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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. …
- 26 Feberato in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 natural wonders in Britain
Brimham Rocks ©burge5k/Flickr
It might not be the land of immense forests or the highest mountains, but Great Britain has got some of the most mysterious landscapes that will instantly charms you and take you back into the time of legends and myths.
In the short video Jamie Oliver himself will invite you to visit Britain and explore its wonders, watch and then enjoy the top 5 natural wonders in Britain. …
- 16 Marpapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The best World Heritage Sites in the Philippines
Banaue Rice Terraces, photo by bertconcepts on Flickr
The Philippines might not look that huge on the map, but considering that the nation has over seven thousand islands and the longest coastline in the world, the Philippines has enough places to visit to last for a lifetime. Although it is the second largest archipelago in the world, the Philippines is quite far off the beaten path when it comes to tourism in Southeast Asia.
But for a backpacker or indie traveler, this is just as well, because you won’t have to brave the hordes in search of a place where you can relax. The Philippines is home to extraordinary natural beauty and an equally extraordinary culture, both of which have achieved several UNESCO titles. Find out more about this amazing country by visiting some of the best World Heritage Sites in the Philippines. …
- 19 Janevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
5 traveler gems in Georgia, Caucasus
Tbilisi, Georgia
Like its fellow Caucasian countries, Georgia is not the best known travel destination in the Easternmost reaches of Europe, and like its neighbors it is also wonderfully undiscovered by tourists.
Political tensions after the fall of the Soviet Union have kept most travelers away from Georgia for decades, but now there’s nothing to stop curious travelers from exploring every nook and corner of this country rich in history and culture.
Georgia’s incredible mountain scenery, and its towns and cities dotted with old buildings and narrow stairways will make sure that this small country in the Caucasus will get the attention it deserves in the future. If you’re up for an adventure, visit a few of the 5 traveler gems in Georgia, Caucasus. …
- 11 Jantylerd in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Travel to the New 7 Wonders of Nature: Jeju Island, South Korea
Sunrise Peak, photo by Justin Ornellas on Flickr
We all know about the seven wonders of the ancient world, and surely many travelers have seen the ones that remain. And as impressive as these monuments of Antiquity are, there are many more wonders natural and artificial on the planet that are just as mind-blowing.
So it makes sense that various lists of new wonders have been put together, and some focus on wonders that are not man-made. Jeju Island in South Korea made the list of the New7Wonders of Nature just last year, so it seems like 2012 will bring a new wave of tourists to this amazing place! So hop on the bandwagon and travel to one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature: Jeju Island, South Korea. …
- 06 Decpapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most visited tourist attractions in Norway
Bergen
There was a time in the past when Norway was seen as remote, icy, and populated with strange beings and few people, most of them Vikings. But today, still pretty remote and still icy, Norway is one of the riches and most developed countries on the planet, and at the same time one of the wildest, but its wildness it of the civilized kind that is cultivated and embraced by the people.
Norway’s landscapes are stunning, and the Norwegian government is doing its best to keep it that way. Norway is not a cheap country, but few travelers have ever regretted spending more in Norway than in the average European country – after all, there are more than enough attractions in the country to make up for any extra expense. The most visited tourist attractions in Norway are only a taster for all the hidden wonders of this country! …
- 24 Augevike14 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The newest and most beautiful World Heritage Sites
Ogasawara Islands, photo by pha pha
World Heritage Sites are created in order to preserve the best that out planet or our civilizations have to offer. A world heritage sites can be pretty much anything, be it a forest, a building, part of a city, as long as it has an exceptional cultural or physical importance.
There are over 900 listed world heritage sites in the world, and the list is continually growing. In 2011, some very interesting additions have made the list. If you are interested in visiting places of exceptional beauty or deep meaning, here are some of the newest and most beautiful World Heritage Sites. …
- 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. …
- 04 DecTudi in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
A Guide to Romania’s Most Beautiful Churches
Budesti Josan
Since the ex-communist bloc has opened up, tourists have been thrilled to discover the hidden treasures of Eastern European countries like Romania, Croatia, Slovakia or Ukraine. Romania’s touristic potential is still insufficiently exploited, but the undeniable value of some Romanian monuments has surpassed the efforts made by the local travel industry. Therefore, not only have Romanian churches become part of the universal patrimony, but there are numerous tourists who come to Romania with the only purpose of seeing these masterpieces of traditional architecture. …
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