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- 07 Feb
The weirdest hot springs in the world
Blood Pond, Japan, photo by Simon le nippon on Flickr
Hot springs are hardly unusual, and you can usually find a few of them in whichever corner of the world you happen to be visiting. But while a regular nice hot spring is generally a hole in the ground with steamy water and surrounded by natural beauty, some hot springs have a little something extra too.
A couple of hours in a thermal pool will recharge your batteries and relax you, but if the hot spring is also unusual to say the least, then all the better. If you prefer hot springs that are not contained and manicured, like in a resort, and instead you’d rather go for something natural, wild, and out of the ordinary, then you will most definitely enjoy a dip in the weirdest hot springs in the world. …
- 13 Augitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best wildlife viewing places in the world
If you really like animals, then you probably want more than to see them in Animal Planet documentaries or at the zoo, behind bars and cages. The real experience of wildlife viewing entails some effort on the onlooker’s side as well.Trekking into the wild, to the habitats of specific animal and observing them in their natural medium can’t be trumped by any zoo or documentary, because this is one of the closest things to seeing how the animals really behave without the interference of humans. If you’re clever enough, they won’t even notice you, and you’ll leave with the knowledge that you managed to see without being seen. So for animal lovers, here are some of the best wildlife viewing places in the world. …
- 20 Jul
Top cool mountain towns for summer
Nelson, photo by waferboard
In many countries this is the hottest summer in a long time, so it’s no surprise that people are flocking to the mountains and any other place where the temperature is slightly lower than in the plains. While many people try to cool off at the beach or a poolside, if you want to bask in fresh and cool air, you should head to the mountains.
There are plenty of resort towns in mountainous areas where you can breathe in the refreshing air and stop worrying all the time about sunburn and heat strokes. So if you want to spend some time in a heat-free haven, here are the top 5 cool mountain towns for summer where you can hide in the shade, hike, paddle, or bike. …
- 18 Jul
Top 10 national parks in the world
Yellowstone
If you want to get a taste of a country’s natural sights, then visiting a national park is the best way to get it done, because you can be sure that you will see some truly photo-worthy sights. National parks are created for the preservation and display of places of exceptional national beauty, so most likely, each square meter of the park will reveal something worth looking at.
So if you want to cool off from the summer heat in a natural environment, here are the top 10 national parks in the world. …
- 18 Novtibi60 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
10 places that your kids should absolutely see
If you have children, then you know that holidays are as much an opportunity to relax as to explore and learn. Children are curious by nature and they don’t like the same things that adults do. So no matter how much you like lounging on the beach, your kids will get bored of building sandcastles and splashing in the water after a while. So if you want to keep them from yawning but you also want to go someplace that you will enjoy too, here are some picks that might just work. … - 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. …
- 30 MarTudi in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
America’s Most Fabulous Historic Routes
No matter for which part of the United States you are heading this summer, it is always a good idea to check what attractions you might find in your way. Rather than spending hours in a row in some obscure rest area along the highway, your could use that precious time to visit some less known historic building or natural curiosity. It’s very likely that a 21 century road trip won’t transform you into a men of the west; but it represents, however, a great opportunity to visit some unique attractions and refresh your knowledge of the American history.
Following one of America’s historic routes is also a great way to make your journey children-friendly and help them learn a thing or two about their ancestors: …
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