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- 16 Junlizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful college campuses in the world
College campuses are not only places of learning (as well as fun and parties), but also marvels of past and present architecture. Whether they are new or old, college campuses exert a certain kind of charm over their visitors (especially if these visitors are former students, but not only in that case).What’s surely true is that education seems like a far more interesting process when it happens in one of these places. So whether you are a prospective student, or just a curious traveler, here are the most beautiful college campuses in the world. …
- 23 Mayevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best Surprise Trips for your Dad on Father’s Day
Dublin, Ireland
Mothers are not the only parents who havw their own special celebration. Now, it’s the turn of the fathers to be celebrated – the third Sunday of June is coming soon, to be more precise. As a counterpart to Mother’s Day, Father’s Day was first celebrated in 1907, and since the 30’s, it’s customary to offer fathers of any age gifts on this day.
So if you want to give your dad the most amazing present he could think of, why don’t you surprise him with a trip? There are plenty of travel destinations that would make a great destination for a father and daughter/son trip, so here are the best surprise trips for your dad on Father’s Day. …
- 10 Marevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
10 haunted hotels where you can spend the night
photo by AndYaDontStop
If you’ve seen or heard about Stephen King’s Shining, the horror novel that was adapted into a successful feature film, you are probably aware that haunted hotels are not the best place to spend the night. But for those of you who crave a bit of excitement (or know better than to believe in ghosts), staying at a haunted hotel might seem like an appealing experience.
And you can find hotels that are supposedly haunted all over the world, and the only thing that they have in common are their unwanted resident spirits. Here are 10 haunted hotels where you can spend the night (if you dare). …
- 28 Febkachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best pubs in Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is quite a big holiday in the US, especially in the big cities where exciting parades are held every year. And while there’s no questions about the fun that you can have at a St. Paddy’s parade in the US, the real thing is definitely worth checking out.If you are planning to go to Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day, you should celebrate in the local style. So after attending the parade while wearing green and waving Irish flags, the next step is to retreat to a traditional pub and continue celebrating with a pint of Guinness and some good Irish pub grub. Here are the best pubs in Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day. …
- 23 Janlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world
St Patrick’s Day is the Irish holiday, and even if you don’t have a drop of Irish blood in your vein, you should celebrate it! Why? Because it is not just an opportunity to wear green and drink beer, but also a day when the most exciting and parades take place not only in Ireland, but the US as well.St. Paddy’s Day bashes are many and varied, but it takes the luck of the Irish to find the best ones. So if you want to be sure that you’re not left out of the best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world, take a look at our list. …
- 06 Janandra88 in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
The most gruesome prison tours in the world
Seeing what’s it like behind the bars is not a fantasy that many people share, but as weird as it sounds, there’s something exciting about having a (very small) taste of what a prison is like. Those who are interested in history, for example, will surely get a kick out of visiting famous prisons-turned-museums, and fans of crime movies are likely to appreciate the thrills as well.It doesn’t matter what kind of prison you visit, they all have a higher or lower level of gruesomeness, but that’s just part of their ‘charm’. So for the travelers with a passion for the creepy and scary, here’s a list of the most gruesome prison tours in the world. …
- 05 JulEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 traditional pubs in Ireland
Undeniably, Ireland is one of the most fascinating vacation spots in Europe. When it comes to natural wonders, there’s nothing more attractive than the melancholy green hills, the windswept shores of the Atlantic and the sleepy little towns. But after visiting the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren or Blarney Castle, or walking along the lakes of Connemara, all you will want to do is sit down in front of a hearty Irish stew and a pint of draught.When it comes to Ireland, pubs are just as iconic as any of the mainstream or unusual tourist attractions in any guidebook. Even the smallest town in the Irish countryside will have its pub, and if you want a genuine taste of Irish life that’s where you will find it. Simply put, the pub is the heat (or hearts) of any town, where you can meet people, eat local specialties and more often than not, listen live to traditional music. Here are five of the most famous pubs in Ireland. …
- 23 JunTudi in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Musical Capitals of the World
Liverpool
During today’s post I will invite you to a musical (and, unfortunately, virtual) tour of the world. If you ever wondered what the world’s hottest places to experience contemporary music are, then here is your answer.
However, in case you expected Seattle, Ibiza or London, well… think again. Music is the kind of discipline where perpetual innovation and reciprocal influences are the key to success. Following the history of music, we can easily observe how different cities have served as artist playgrounds in different time periods: take Vienna, Liverpool or Seattle for example. For all the music lovers and wannabe musicians out there, here is a short list of the world’s trendiest music capitals: …
- 15 DecTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
A short introduction to cultural Dublin
Dublin is a city with so many faces: from its picturesque architecture to its famous nightlife, Dublin never ceases to amaze tourists. The Irish pubs have reached an incredible degree of popularity, which makes Dublin’s pubs and the tasty Guinness beer one of Ireland’s major attractions. But apart from its tormented history and traditions, Dublin can also offer a deep insight into the Irish culture. Let’s not forget, this is the city that bred universal talents like James Joyce, G.B. Shaw or Samuel Becket. Not to mention that, as any respectable capital, Dublin hosts an incredible number of concerts, street festivals, literary cafes and art galleries. So when you finish up visiting Dublin’s top attractions and pubs (which, by the way, you can find listed in this Dublin Travel Guide), take a few days to enjoy cultural Dublin. Here’s a short list to start you off: …
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