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10 Most Beautiful Villages in Europe | Earth Traveling. From the Alps to the Mediterranean, these frozen-in-time European villages will make you appreciate the beauty of taking it slow. Reaching some of these European beauties requires extra effort, yet the rewards are dazzling. Your eyes will thank you. Hallstatt, Austria The storybook town of Hallstatt in central Austria enjoys a gorgeous setting on the bank of the Hallstätter See, between the pristine lake and a lush mountain that rises dramatically from the water’s edge. Manarola, Italy Manarola is a small town, a frazione of the comune (municipality) of Riomaggiore, in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northern Italy. Image Source Bibury, England The hilly Cotswold region is a designated “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” in southwestern England, and one of its loveliest villages is Bibury, where verdant meadows abut ancient stone cottages with steep pitched roofs.

Image Source Colmar, France Image Source Reine, Norway Image Source Pučiśća, Croatia Image Source Telč, Czech Republic Image Source. Top 7 Most Unique Restaurants in the World | My World Gems. There’s nothing like eating a delicious meal with a magnificent view. From high in the sky to under the sea, these 7 restaurants with unique surroundings are a feast for the eyes. 7. Wet Feet and Waterfalls Labassin Waterfall Restaurant – Philippines San Pablo City in the Philippines is the home of a resort that offers one truly remarkable and unique feature. This resort is the Villa Escudero Resort and the feature is a waterfall restaurant. 6. Sprawling over 1,030 meters on level 122 of the world’s tallest building (at a height of over 442 meters/1,450 ft), and two levels below the At the Top observatory deck, At.mosphere is the holder of the Guinness World Record for the ‘highest restaurant from ground level’. 5.

The sense of ‘having arrived’ at one of Bangkok’s most iconic restaurants begins with the ascent to the 63rd floor and the walk down the artistically lit staircase, with the city below and the soothing strains of the jazz band resonating through the warm breeze. 4. 3. 2. 1. 20 Places to see in your 20s - WORLD OF WANDERLUSTWORLD OF WANDERLUST. TOP 20: 20 Places to See in your 20s 20. Lantern Festival, Taiwan Here’s a photo you’ve likely seen doing the endless rounds on social media – and it’s little wonder due to the spectacular nature of the photograph, which encapsulates the spirit and wonder of the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taiwan. 19. Unless you’ve been living under a rock since you were born, you would have a preconceived notion of what these series of fortifications made out of stone, brick, wood and other materials look like. 18. Here’s one of the most over-photographed little seaside towns the world has to offer. 17.

If you think it’s beautiful in the heat of summer, then try visiting Yosemite in a thick layer of snow in winter – words just can’t describe. 16. Here’s one you probably haven’t heard of and neither had I when writing this article, so you should probably do a quick copy+paste and check it out if you’re looking for something seriously off the beaten path… 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2.

Discover These 5 Hidden Beaches in the Philippines Before Everyone Else Does! As an archipelago with 7,107 islands, you’ll never run out of beaches to explore in the Philippines. Boracay may get mentioned a lot when it comes to Philippine beaches due to its long stretch of powdery white sand but there are other wonderful beaches to see. It just takes a bit of effort getting to them. If secluded beaches boasting pristine white sand and a gradient of sapphire and emerald water interest you, then prepare yourself for a rugged journey and don’t forget to pack camping gear as well.

These hidden paradises may be difficult to reach, but as the saying goes…sometimes the best things in life don’t come easy. Casapsapan Beach, Casiguran, Aurora Situated 4-5 hours away from Baler, Aurora, the sleepy town of Casiguran boasts of a long stretch of white sand beaches that gives Boracay a run for its money. The rough journey to this secret paradise involves a steep trail and a river crossing which you can do in a small vehicle like a tricycle. Malamawi Beach, Isabela City, Basilan. Places Nearby - looloo.

11 Amazing Places You Need To Visit Once In Your Life | Earth Traveling. Everyone likes to travel, but it becomes really hard to choose a destination for your next visit. Despite the saying “It is a small world,” there is an enormous amount of opportunities to see something really exciting, and this is why choosing one destination may be a bit challenging. This makes compiling a list of 11 Amazing Places You Need To Visit Once In Your Life even tougher, but we’re up for the task. 1. River of Flowers, Keukenhof, Holland. A fantastic floral display of grape hyacinth and tulips going down almost like a river through Keukenhof park in Holland. 2. The Melissani Cave which is also called the cave of the Nymps is a favorite adventurous spot for global tourists. 3.

Dunnottar Castle is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland on the north-east coast of Scotland, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of Stonehaven. 4. Rocamadour is a commune in the Lot department in south-western France. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Doh! 20 biggest travel mistakes. There's no faster way to become embittered with the locals than going toe-to-toe with hungry shopkeepers. Do you really need to whittle 50 cents off that embroidered handbag? The Armenian peasant jacket or Metallica nesting dolls you didn't buy? Not having them will haunt the rest of your life.

When you see something you like, just buy it. "Near city center" is like a Bible verse -- open to vast interpretation. When the money you saved on your "near city center" hotel is wasted on 30-minute commutes and outrageous taxi fare, you've committed a cardinal travel sin. Making a travel plan using only your guidebook is like making a plan to stand in line for a week. A survey says two-thirds of travelers return from trips with six unworn outfits. Trial-size shampoo bottles are handy -- until they burst open in-flight, spreading glycerol soap snot all over your bag. Nobody back home wants to scroll through your 9,000 lame images. Arriving less than two hours before any Heathrow flight is risky. 1.

The 15 Craziest Things In Nature You Won’t Believe Actually Exist. Mother Nature is beautiful and amazing because we can see many amazing stuff like these 15 things that you won’t believe they actually exist. All these places are real. It is hard to believe in that, but that is true. 1. Volcanic lightning aka “dirty thunderstorms.” 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Wide-12743-1366470726-17.jpg 721×480 pixels. 12 Beautiful World Heritage Sites | Nature Photos | Travelycia. The 33 Most Beautiful Abandoned Places In The World. Many people doesn’t know, and didn’t even heard about these famous abandoned places. Many of these places are really something amazing, but they are also really sad when you take a closer look at them. On the folowing list, you can see abandoned planes, abandoned ships, as well as the abandoned houses, and so many other things, that are really amazing and magnificent.

So, check out these amazing abandoned places photos. 1. Christ of the Abyss at San Fruttuoso, Liguria 2. Kolmanskop in the Namib Desert 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 15th century monastery in the Black Forest in Germany 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 1984 Winter Olympics bobsleigh track in Sarajevo 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. A Private Suite On Wheels. Talk about bringing camping into the 21st century. This luxurious take on the camper gives you the freedom to go, or stay, wherever you wish, while enjoying the outdoors in style. The Opera is a mobile holiday package combining tent accommodation, optimum travelling pleasure, convenience and comfort, and of course a modern look. This spectacular travel companion will open a world in which you can enjoy the luxuries of a comfortable boutique hotel against the backdrop of your favorite natural settings. The camper comes equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, two beds, a deck and plenty of storage to bring all that you need to have a memorable date with nature.

Believe it or not, the compact kitchen is equipped with a stainless steel sink with a mixer faucet and pull-out faucet head and a top loading refrigerator. The electrically adjustable slats and mattresses with two comfort zones are your basis for an excellent night’s sleep under the stars. TimeZoneCheck.com. Winter by the sea: the beaches of Gran Canaria | LateRooms.com Blog. If, like us, you’re craving some much needed sun, sea, sand and more sun, then you can’t beat the island of Gran Canaria right now. So to get us in the mood for a warming short break, we asked The Quirky Traveller for her take on the beaches of this winter hotspot… Gran Canaria, off the coast of West Africa, is mainly hot and dry all year round, making it an ideal winter holiday destination.

Trade Winds from the north-east create a micro-climate which gives the resorts on the south coast the very best of the sunshine. Winter temperature is usually between 21 and 25 C (70-77F) and can sometimes be hotter than a summer’s day. There is a beach to suit all ages and tastes. Swimming in the bright blue sea is safe from most of the beaches and if you like lots of activities and plenty of company then you are truly spoilt for choice.

On most of the beaches you can hire sunbeds and umbrellas, much needed as protection from the strong sunlight. Surf’s up! The Lighthouse at sunset. The Cool Hunter - Welcome. Ivan About Town | Tourist Spots in the Philippines | Philippine Travel Blog: Quezon City: Where to eat in U.P. Diliman. The University of the Philippines, Diliman has been a big part of my life. I spent nine years in U.P. as a student, finishing three degrees. And now, I'm a member of the faculty, teaching tourism courses at the Asian Institute of Tourism. And U.P Diliman food has definitely been a big part of all those years. I was a dormer for close to four years and had my share of isaw, fishballs and dirty ice cream, as well as food from the U.P. Contrary to popular notion, U.P. 1. 2.

Among my favorite dishes at R.O.C. is the R.O.C. I had lunch there with former U.P. 3. My all-time favorite snack is the Chicken Asparagus Sandwich which is grilled chicken with mayo and asparagus strips served in French bread (Php158). 4. 5. 6. They serve Isaw Manok (Php3), Isaw Baboy (Php3), Goto (Php6), Tenga (Php6), Atay (Php6), Botsi (P6), Balun-balunan (Php6) and Pork Barbecue (Php8). And guess who I saw buying isaw while I was there! 7. 8. 9. Did I miss anything?