9 of the Most Fascinating Abandoned Mansions from Around the World. 5 Secret Restaurants in Paris. Promise you won’t tell anyone…! 1. L’Etage de Pastavino – Saint Germain’s best-kept secret It just looks like an ordinary Italian deli (épicerie in French) on a bustling market street in Saint Germain … but it’s hiding a secret in a dark corner at the back. Indicated only by two blackboards nearly tucked out of sight, something well-worth discovering is at the top of this winding staircase … Disappear past the shelves of Italian produce and find yourself in a charming, chic and cosy dining room upstairs… Jazz music plays softly in the background. We didn’t order this little plate, but it came anyway. We tried the four house cheeses of the day. Look at that creamy heart of burrata… The menu is varied and written entirely in Italian (which the rather handsome waiters kindly translate and explain to you item by item).
So next time you pass a deli-cum-sandwich shop, take a second look, it might not be all that it seems! La Bottega Pastavino//L’Etage de Pastavino, 18 Rue de Buci, 6eme. 2. 3. 4. 5.
5 Delightfully Non-touristy Things to Do in Tuscany « On The Road with Economy Car Hire On The Road with Economy Car Hire. Favoured for its rolling green pastures, divine cuisine and of course its many intriguing landmarks, there are many things to do in Tuscany, which is why it is one of the most popular regions for visitors to Italy. With such an action packed itinerary taking in the likes of the Leaning Tower of Pisa or the Uffizi Art Gallery in Florence, many never venture further afield and thus may leave with the opinion that the area is touristy and packed with people. This is not always the case however; many areas of Tuscany are rarely ever visited by anyone but locals. Here’s a pick of some delightfully non-touristy things to do that will be sure to show you a whole different side of Tuscany. Minicruise of the Tuscan archipelago Despite being blessed with a beautiful coastline, many of Tuscany’s visitors are too preoccupied with the delights of the cities and towns to truly explore it and it seems that few people are aware of the stunning Tuscan archipelago that lies just off the shore.
Vie Cave. Lamu. Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Lamu, situated 341 kilometres (212 mi) by road northeast of Mombasa, is the headquarters of Lamu County and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lamu is Kenya's oldest continually inhabited town, and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa, founded in 1370.
The town contains the Lamu Fort on the seafront, which commenced construction under Fumo Madi ibn Abi Bakr, the Sultan of Pate, and was completed after his death in the early 1820s. Lamu is also home to 23 mosques including the Riyadha Mosque, built in 1900, and a Donkey Sanctuary. History[edit] Early history[edit] Lamu Town on Lamu Island is Kenya's oldest continually inhabited town, and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa. Today, the majority of Lamu's population is Muslim.[2] "Golden Age"[edit] Colonial period[edit] Modern Lamu[edit] Economy[edit] Activity on the waterfront.
10 Most Beautiful Natural Swimming Pools in the World | Globe Traveling. As the mercury rises it’s hard not to daydream about taking a dip in the cool, crystal-clear blue-green waters of some imagined paradise. These photos of 10 most beautiful natural swimming spots around the world, from a deadly pool atop 360-foot falls to a mirage-like oasis in the desert of Arizona, will have you booking a flight or at least searching for a cool swimming hole close to home. 1. Little River Canyon, Alabama Within the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi River is the Little River, which plunges into the canyon and then meanders through it for 12 miles, offering up a number of beautiful swimming holes that are popular with locals in the heat of summer. ‘Hippie Hole’ 2. This is a beautiful natural lagoon with pristine water and resembles a swimming pool carved into rocks. 3.
Located in the Eco-archeological Park Ik Kil, just 3 km from Chichén Itzá and Pisté. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. This one is a little more commercial. but spectacular nonetheless. 10. The 24 Amazing Pools You Need To Jump In Once In Your Life | Travel Review. Top 15 Exotic Retreats For Design Lovers | Amazing Places. Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece Skaftafeli - Iceland Plitvice Lakes – Croatia Crystalline Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China Four Seasons Hotel - Bora Bora Ice skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands.
Marble Caves, Chile Chico, Chile The Gardens at Marqueyssac Ice Canyon - Greenland Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada Multnomah Falls, Oregon Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland Petra - Jordan (at night) Verdon, Provence, France Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia Norway Alesund Birdseye of City Benteng Chittorgarh, India Riomaggiore, Italy Keukenhof Gardens - Netherlands. Sky Lantern Festival - Taiwan. Mount Roraima - Venezuela. Seychelles East Iceland. Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. New York City. How to plan a round-the-world trip.