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- 02 Aprevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful cliff diving spots in the world
La Quebrada Cliffs, photo by prayitno on Flickr
The list of adrenaline-raising, potentially life threatening and utterly crazy extreme sports seems to be getting longer every year, but a would-be adventurer can always return to old classics that were popular before everything else requiring hi-tech equipment. Jumping off a cliff is one of the simplest things a traveler can do, and not even because the hotel had bad service or food, but rather for the sheer fun of it. Cliff diving is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, but it has been practiced by people for centuries, and it even has a world federation today. But as much fun as cliff diving can be, it is always better when you find a stunning location for your death defying act. Here are some of the most beautiful cliff diving spots in the world. …
- 14 Marpapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Visiting the oldest cities in the world
Quito, photo by slopjop on Flickr
It might seem almost strange that the neon colored jungles that are modern big cities could be anything but brand new, and living completely in the present. But most cities don’t need to look old in order to be old, and while you might be walking down a newly paved alley fringed with modern cafes and restaurants, it’s possible that others have walked on the same streets a few millennia ago. Believe it or not, some cities have managed to survive the passing of time for thousands of years, and even some of the descendants of the original inhabitants could still be living in them. Visiting the oldest cities in the world can be an endless source of fascination and fun – they would not be still standing if people didn’t like living in them! …
- 26 Janandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best boat trips in the world
Halong Bay, photo by Joseph Hunkins
Plane travel has all but replaced other ways of getting around the world, like trains or boats – why spend days or weeks to cross the ocean when you can do it in less than a day? While flying sure is practical, in some parts of the world boats are the most convenient (and sometimes the only) way to get around a destination. The view from the water is often better than the view from the shore, so if you find yourself in a particularly nice place near water, taking a short boat trip can never hurt! Here are some of the best trips in the world, some shorter and some longer, but all of them with some great scenery to offer. …
- 13 Janevike14 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Budget travel destinations for 2012
Egypt, photo by Nina Hale
Depending on how the world economy turns out, currency rates change and political troubles brew, the budget-conscious traveler’s to-see list can change every year. Some destinations can suddenly become affordable, or maybe they have always been on the cheaper side but they didn’t get the attention they deserved. Whatever the reason, every year there are a few favorites when it comes to budget travel, and even if you hadn’t considered visiting them anytime soon, there is no better time for it than now. So if you want to make sure that you save as much money as possible while still getting to see some amazing places, take a look at some of the best budget travel destinations for 2012. …
- 21 Deckachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Where to celebrate Easter in 2012
Rio de Janeiro, photo by Jorje Andrade
April is still a long way off, but when planning a trip it’s never too early to start thinking about where to go, when to go, and to snoop out any possible deals for accommodation and travel. This is the perfect time to look at some possible destinations for Easter if you don’t want to spend it at home. In many parts of the world that celebrate Easter there are numbers of interesting holiday customs and traditions that make a trip interesting even for non-religious folks. So here are some suggestions on where to celebrate Easter in 2012. …
- 13 Dectomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Responsible travel: a guide to agro-tourism
photo by warrenski on Flickr
Agro-tourism, also called agritourism, is one of the newest trends in the world of travel. Green travel allows you to help preserve the environment as much as possible without giving up on actually traveling, but agro-tourism does more than that: it involves in you activities that make tourism more sustainable. Agro-tourism, to put it simply, implies spending time on a farm, working or just enjoying country life, picking fruit or feeding animals, and even doing harder jobs that allow you to pay for your holiday. In all cases, agro-tourism is an active sort of tourism that lands you with some useful experience, and often makes it possible for you to travel practically for free. Here’s one of the best way to indulge in responsible travel: a guide to agro-tourism. …
- 11 Dec
The best castle towns in the world
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, photo by Destination Europe on Flickr
In ages past, when castles were being built by the hundreds, little towns would often spring up around them, leaching off the wealth and protection of the castle’s lords and ladies. And while castle towns are a fixture in most European countrie, they are not limited to the Old World. Pretty towns with large castles looming over them can be found all over the world, and if the castle is interesting, then the community built around it is no less intriguing. If you feel like taking a step back in time to the glorious days of Medieval Europe or Asia, and even North America (without getting acquainted with any of the horrors of the Middle Ages), then take a trip to some of the best castle towns in the world. …
- 21 Novpapillon in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The weirdest travel destinations for 2012
Meteora - ©cod_gabriel/Flickr
With the prospect of the end of the world looming over us in 2012, travelers should do well to make the most of this year. All jokes aside, 2012 might as well be the year of wacky travel, and even if your travel destinations are usually vanilla, you should definitely slip in some weirdness too. Some places in the world are simply so outlandish that they are worth visiting based on that fact alone. If you want to see or do something unusual, you might consider taking a trip to some of the weirdest travel destinations for 2012. …
- 18 Novevike14 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 sacred caves from around the world
Elephanta Caves, photo by Justin Morgan on Flickr
Some people believe that there is still a bit of magic left in the world, but even if you are not one of them, you simply can’t help feeling touched when visiting places that have a very deep meaning for many. Sacred caves are just like that – maybe you don’t feel any spiritual connection to the temples or places of worship housed in them, but you will have a hard time not appreciating them. Many sacred caves bring together the beauty of nature with stunning architecture, and even if they are mere caves without any man-made additions, you can be sure that they are beautiful enough to make people believe that there is something mystical about them. Here are the top 5 sacred caves in the world. …
- 03 Novtomtum in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 most beautiful lighthouses in the world
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, photo by Randy Pertiet on Flickr
Lighthouses started out as practical things – after all, the sailors of yore needed some guiding light in the night when approaching the shore – but as an extra, many of them ended up being quite beautiful too. Old lighthouses are surrounded by stories and legends, while new and modern lighthouses added some sleek and elegant lines to these romantic constructions. Whether you want to see these towers enveloped in light during the night, or standing tall against the coastal winds during the day, you will not be disappointed. Here are the top 5 most beautiful lighthouses in the world. …
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