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- 28 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The United Kingdom, The Land of Hope and Glory
A quintessential view of London with its trademark double decker, the capital and largest city of the UK, London ©Nikos Koutoulas/flickr
The United Kingdom is an island country situated in Europe. France lies to the south and Ireland to the west. It is one of the wealthiest and most powerful country in the world, known for its vast, dynamic and influential history and culture as well as for its unique charm and beauty.
The total area of the UK is 243,305 sq km while the coastline is 12.400 km.
The capital and largest city is London. Pound Sterling is the currency of the country. The political status is constitutional monarchy under Queen Elizabeth II.
The United Kingdom consists of four countries, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The rest of the three countries have their own devolved administration as well having their own capital city. Cardiff is the capital of Wales, Edinburgh for Scotland, and Belfast for Northern Ireland.
English is the official and national language of the country. Each of United Kingdoms countries have their own national and recognized languages like Scottish and Scottish Gaelic in Scotland and Irish and Ulster Scot in Northern Island. Welsh is the only Celtic language that is official in Wales alongside English. Many numerous minority languages can be also heard, particularly in big cities like London, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham. …
- 09 AprAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 7 Stunning Heritage Sites of United Kingdom
London ©ale/flickr
The United Kingdom is still a powerful and prosperous country. Having vast history and beautiful landscape, it is a destination that you must see it once in a lifetime.
- 09 Marerato in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
The most beautiful castles in Wales
Pembroke Castle ©Andrew Last/Flickr
With more than 600 – yes, six hundred – castles in the country, Wales is sometimes referred to as the Capital of Castles. Many of them are ruins, others are restored and even used as homes, but they are all amazing!
Read about some of the most beautiful castles in Wales but first watch the short video about the beauties of this amazing land. …
- 01 Mar
The most fascinating greenhouses from around the world
Royal Greenhouses of Laeken, photo by Luc Viatour on Flickr
Just because an exotic plant native to some remote Pacific island could not possibly survive a temperate weather with its unavoidable cold rains and snows didn’t mean that enthusiastic botanists didn’t try their best to find ways to keep their hobbies alive.
Greenhouses were already being built in the 13th century, but even the ancient Roman new a thing or two about growing plants in controlled spaces.
Nowadays, you can find industrial sized greenhouses in many countries (Holland has some of the biggest greenhouses in the world), but it’s the greenhouses that were built for fun, style, or science that are really worth visiting. Here are some of the most fascinating greenhouses from around the world that make visit-worthy travel attractions. …
- 25 Janitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most popular glamping destinations in the world
Montana
For most people, camping is all about roughing it in the wild, getting in touch with primal nature and relying on basic survival skills – all in good fun. Others might prefer a but of glam in their camping expeditions, and instead of sleeping in a drafty tent and eating canned beans warmed by the fire, they go for something a bit more upscale – they go glamping.
So if you want to be close to nature but not too close, you can pick and chose whatever you like out of a camping experience and supplement the rest with luxury. Here are some of the most popular glamping destinations in the world, where the wild is made upscale for you. …
- 12 Octtomtum in Food Experiences | 2 COMMENTS
The weirdest street food in the world
Air batu campur, photo by avlxyz on Flickr
Street food is a gift from heaven for travelers who are backpacking on a shoestring in some faraway country, and who prefer a taste of the local cuisine instead of international fast-food chain fare.
And it’s not just budget travelers who sing praises to these cheap and convenient meals, but also consecrated foodies too, who often travel great distances in search of some unique recipe, preferably served on a stick at street corners.
But since street food is chiefly sold to satisfy the taste buds of the locals, a traveler from another part of the globe might have a hard time getting her or his palate used to the novel tastes and aromas. Here’s a list of the weirdest street food in the world, and if you can get these meals down then there’s no street food on the planet that you can’t ingest. …
- 29 Septibi60 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
5 Christmas traditions worth traveling for
photo credits: http://christmasstockimages.com
Many people are reluctant to travel at Christmas because they don’t like the crowds, the inflated prices, or maybe they just don’t want to deal with the cultural shock of not being able to celebrate the holiday in a way that there are used to.
But there are tons of places in the world that become incredibly interesting at Christmastime, and not only because of decorations and events, but also because different countries have different Christmas traditions that you might not have heard of.
If you are ready to experience Christmas in a different way then before, then here are 5 Christmas traditions worth traveling for, to open up your appetite. …
- 17 AugBelle in News | NO COMMENTS
Paradise on England’s doorstep: Ireland and Wales
Dublin, Ireland
It is perhaps one of the great idiosyncrasies of the English population that we seem to share a firm conviction that if we are to find our own version of Shangri-La, we need to search for it beyond the borders of our own country.
As a nation, we are quick to dismiss the merits of such gems in England as the Lake District, the Norfolk Broads, the Yorkshire Moors and the beautiful coastal regions of Devon and Cornwall. While our local familiarity with these places may not breed contempt, it does seem to nurture a healthy disregard for the many outstanding places we have in England.
If that is true for England, then it is certainly the case for two of our nearest neighbours, as when it comes to incredible scenery, outstanding attractions and a wealth of fascinating history, both Ireland and Wales can offer their own veritable paradise of options for tourists. …
- 24 Jankachou_n in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Historical attractions in Snowdonia
Snowdonia National Park in Northern Wales is not only one of the most picturesque regions in Europe, but also a great destinations for lovers of history.The beautiful natural landscape is the perfect backdrop for the dozens of historical attractions in Snowdonia. Between all the the hiking trails and nature walks it is easy to forget that the Snowdonia region is steeped in history.
Some of the attractions seem as old as time, but there are also some sites of a more modern variety too. Here are some of the historical attractions in Snowdonia. …
- 05 Decitachan in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 10 best hostels in Europe
Staying at a hostel and sleeping in a dormitory style room with who knows how many strangers is not everyone’s cup of tea, but this is actually one of the most fun experience of hostel-going.Hostels are a place where one can meet fellow backpackers, can exchange tips and information, and where one can even make friends. So here is our list of the top 10 best hostels in the world, in no particular order. …
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