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- 20 Junerato in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 big city destinations in the world
Seoul skyline ©Joop/Flickr
Not everyone is a great fan of beaches, mountains or other natural attractions. Some prefer the business of urban areas, the lifestyle, the multitude of experiences, the variety of entertainment options.
That is why we have gathered for you the top 5 city destinations in the world with some info so you can decide which metropolis do you want to visit during your next city break or even a longer vacation. …
- 29 Febandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 Asian city breaks
Singapore, photo by William Cho
Asia is home to some of the greatest sites wonders and man-made wonders in the world, the tallest mountains and some of the lowest plains, the smallest villages and the world’s most hectic and developed cities.
Picking just one urban travel destination from this vast continent is like finding the perfect straw in the haystack – there are just too many of them that fit the bill.
It’s not much use to choose the most touristy city you can find if you are only planning on a short break, but as a long as a city really excellent at one specific, two or three days will be enough to get the most out of your holiday. Here are our picks for the top 5 Asian city breaks, for travelers who want a short holiday that packs a punch. …
- 17 Jankachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most interesting urban destinations in Iceland
Reykjavik
Iceland is already famous for its breath-taking natural scenery filled with glaciers, geysers, waterfalls and lava fields, and it has long been a perfect destination for active travelers who want to lose themselves in the middle of pristine, deserted landscapes.
When it comes to hiking, walking, skiing and climbing, Iceland is simply one of the best places on earth. But the urban side of this cold country is nothing to scoff at either, and while Iceland might not have any sprawling metropolises, it has more than enough quaint cities and towns where you can immerse yourself in local life and culture.
City life in Iceland is far from bleak, and even the small town are an explosion of color, activity and sights. Here are some of the most interesting urban destinations in Iceland for the curious traveler. …
- 07 Sepevike14 in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
A beginner’s guide to urban exploration
Just when you thought that we know all the possible ways a person can travel, something new and exciting pops up to give traveling a fresh boost. Urban exploration is one such trend, although the idea is neither new nor completely original. Urban exploration, or urbex, similarly to the exploration of caves for example, supposed the research, documentation, mapping of unseen (and often forbidden) urban areas.Urban explorers can be attracted to anything from abandoned industrial facilities to former theme parks, catacombs or sewers. And like other forms of exploration, urbex is not without risk, and can entail all sorts of dangers. However, if you suspect that the urbex bug is on your tail, you might be interested in a beginner’s guide to urban exploration. …
- 02 Aug
The best urban travel destinations in Australia
Adelaide
The wild expanses of Australia’s outback are quite sought after by adventure travelers and nature lovers, but although Australia is famous for its amazing natural landscapes, it has quite a few impressive urban landscapes to show off as well. Despite the wide open expanses of bush, outback, desert and beach, Australia is actually one of the most urbanized countries on the planet.
You can find any type of urban area in Australia, starting with sleepy, scenic towns off the beaten path, to buzzing metropolises where the flurry of people and cars never quite stops. So if you want to take a quick dip into the cities of Oz, here are some of the best urban travel destinations in Australia. …
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