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- 17 Augitachan in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful waterfront cities in the world
Rio de Janeiro
Those who have never lived in a city near water, be it a lake, river or the ocean, miss out on a lot of fun: waterfront walks, the gulls, the sound of water and ample opportunity for various water sports. Cities have been built near water for ages, for a variety of reasons, and nowadays there are several old and beautiful waterfront cities that makes delightful destinations.
The waterfront cities on this list have more in common than the obvious aquatic element: they are also places where it is impossible not to have fun. If you like your cities next to a bit of water, here are some of the most beautiful waterfront cities in the world. …
- 10 Aug
The most interesting activity camps in the world
For some people, traveling means spending a few weeks at a resort and being waited on hand and foot while they lounge and soak up the sun. And while nobody can deny that a holiday like that is sometimes necessary, if you’re the type of person who cant sit quietly for a second, then you might soon find yourself very bored.If you don’t want to feel like you ‘wasted’ your time doing nothing and you absolutely have to learn something new even if you’re supposed to be on a holiday, then you can go to an activity camp and kill two birds with one stone. Nobody will be able to accuse you that you didn’t have a proper holiday, and you get to do something fun and quirky – just pick one of the most interesting activity camps in the world. …
- 13 Julevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best big cities to get lost in
photo by vaticanus
Some people like to lay out intricate itineraries when they are visiting a city for the first time, carefully planning out routes that cover all the attractions they want to see. Others like to take a more free-style approach to sightseeing, and just wander off wherever their feet take them, even if that sometimes means getting lost in an unknown city.
Interestingly enough, big cities are the best places you can get lost in, because it doesn’t take long to find a bus stop, metro station of maybe a tourist information center that can set you on the right way. So if you like to wander aimlessly in unknown cities on the lookout of interesting sights, here are some of the best big cities to get lost in. …
- 08 Dectibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The 10 most beautiful cities in the world
Beauty is supposed to be in the eye of the beholder, but when it comes to architecture and general atmosphere, there are a few cities in the world that are undeniably more beautiful than others. Since there are more cities in the world than one can possibly visit in a lifetime, there are surely some that we’ve missed, but we can wager a pretty safe bet on which are ten of the most beautiful cities in the world, that probably most visitors can appreciate. … - 28 Novevike14 in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
The best carnivals in the world
The Venice Carnival
Carnivals are probably one of the biggest paradoxes in the world. The point is to put on a mask, not to hide your personality, but on the contrary: to show it off. You can dress up in the most ridiculous, unusual, dorky or brilliant costumes just because that’s how you feel like at the moment, and no one will bat a lash.
Carnivals are great opportunities to let go and just have pure, unsophisticated fun without worrying about the consequences. So get your most outrageous costume and check out the best carnivals in the world. …
- 05 Octtibi60 in Travel Planning | 3 COMMENTS
Top 10 best family vacation spots
School has started a month ago, and I remember that about this time, back in my childhood, I was starting to get really sick of all the studying, and I really just wanted a vacation. Well, if you have kids, you probably know that they need a little bit of fun in order to function well, so why not devote a weekend to a family trip somewhere?We know how difficult it can be to choose a holiday destination where all the family can have fun, from young kids to grandparents. So to help you, we’ve compiled a list of the ten best family holiday destinations that can help you with the planning. …
- 17 JunTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Most Walkable Cities in the World
Dubrovnik
The 21st century seems to be one of fast and affordable travel. However, walking is still the most reliable means of transportation when it comes to sightseeing. To count just a few of its advantages: first of all, it is totally free; it gives you access the most hidden corners; you can see everything at your own pace; and. very important, it keeps you fit.
Of course, there is always the risk that you get soar feet, but this is merely a disadvantage in comparison with the plenitude of your experience. Fortunately for walkers, the world still has enough places that are almost entirely hiker-friendly: …
- 01 JunTudi in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Backpacking Europe: Top 7 Cost-Free Attractions
Warsaw
In case yesterday’s post has whetted your appetite for Europe, today we’re going to do a little virtual sightseeing and see what European attractions one can enjoy for free. With all the on line travel applications that we have today, it is quite easy to estimate the costs of a trip.
But when it comes to attractions, things get a little complicated: in a big city like London or Paris, you might end up paying a museum entrance fee that is half of your accommodation price. However, keep in mind that many hostels offer free (inexpensive) city tours and maybe even a list of free attractions, just as some of the famous European Museums have a free admission day. So here come today’s seven picks: …
- 16 MarTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The Islands of Venice
Venice at night
From all the European cities, Paris might be the only one competing with Venice in terms of popularity, romanticism and cultural heritage. But under any other aspect (architecture, gondolas, music, tasty gelatto) Venice is one of a kind. Still displaying the sophistication and the grandeur that characterized this renowned city-state in medieval times, Venice is equally associated with grandeur and decadence.
It’s almost impossible to comprehend just how many valuable monuments are concentrated on this island (almost every building in Venice is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Most of Venice can be visited by foot so you can visit every last one these wonderful places.
But if you have more than one weekend to visit Venice, than it would be a very good idea to visit Venice surrounding islands: not only you can escape the overcrowded streets and agitation of the town, but you can also get some really unique pictures that would make your friends green with envy. …
- 11 FebTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Iconic Hotels around the World
Sometimes it’s hard to figure out just what determines people to choose one travel destination over another or just prefer a certain hotel to all the others. The truth is that, when it comes to traveling, people just aren’t willing to take so many risks: a good recommendation is always more effective than the most expensive advertising campaign. And here is where popular culture and the Hollywood film industry have brought an enormous contribution. People just die to see themselves booking the same room with, let’s say, Leonardo di Caprio, or just to take a picture in the hotel lobby where their favorite film was shot. So here comes out list of iconic hotels, made famous by their guests or successful movies: …
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