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Stand in Front of a Favorite Painting or Sculpture - The Very Best of Italy Slideshow at Frommer. Ireland's Most Historic Castle Hotels Slideshow at Frommer. 10 best boat journeys. Boats are often overlooked as a way to see the world; we invariably have limited time to get from A to Z so we fly, missing B to Y. In a lot of cases, though, boats are the best, and frequently the only way, to properly see a destination. Here are ten of the best boat journeys the world has to offer. 1.

Fjords, Norway Pin this image Image by Maltesen For more than a century, Norway’s legendary Hurtigruten ferry route has linked the numerous coastal villages and towns. 2. Pin this image Image by Maria Hsu Bobbing on the emerald waters of Halong Bay and moving through its 3000-odd limestone islands is simply sublime. 3. Pin this image Image by Bruno Girin From its inconspicuous source in the Peruvian highlands to its mouth near Belém in Brazil, the Amazon River measures more than 6,200km (3,853mi). 4.

Pin this image Image by robynejay Not for the faint-hearted, rubber-rafting down the wild Franklin River is a challenging and, at times, treacherous undertaking. 5. Pin this image Image by Loimere 6. Top 10 things to throw yourself off. Have you had a good plummet lately? No? Well, if you'd like to add an adrenaline rush and an element of danger to your next trip, we've pulled together a list of ten of the best places around the world to enjoy the feeling of weightlessness you can only get from the perfect fling. Are you ready to take the plunge? 1. BASE jumping the New River Gorge Bridge, USA If you can make it to the New River Gorge Bridge on the third Saturday of October, you will step right into one of mankind’s only ‘Bridge Days’ – and meet a family of mad flyers.

The bridge is the centrepiece of Fayette Country’s festival, and includes demonstrations of rappelling, ascending, and most notably BASE jumping. 2. Step between the borders of Zimbabwe and Zambia and you’ll hit Victoria Falls – or hear it, whichever comes first. 3. Thinking about opening that emergency exit? 4. 5. If you’re harbouring Tarzan dreams, take your very own Jane to the jungle-green forests of Durango, Colorado. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 10 most unusual roads on the planet - Cheap Car Rental USA, Compare Car Rental with Avis, Budget, Alamo, Hertz. There's a reason the road less travelled is less travelled!

The world's steepest roads, the world's narrowest roads, the world's most bizarre roads here's ten reasons to take out extra insurance on your next rental car! The worlds steepest road, Baldwin Street Dunedin, New Zealand Baldwin Street is just your average suburban street in New Zealand, only it rises 230 feet over its short 1150 feet distance! Locals challenge the fittest visitors to run it, and they've never met an athlete it couldn't beat! Click here for rental car options in Dunedin, New Zealand The worlds iciest road The McMurdo South Pole Highway is a 900 mile stretch of unpaved highway linking the U.S. Antarctic McMurdo station to the Amundsen-Scott station basically it's a series of flags patrolled by snow plows! The road is extremely dangerous, tedious and of course, very very isolated! A special thanks to Chicke Fitzgerald and her commentary on the state of the travel industries distribution ecosystem.

6 weekend breaks in Europe. 10 places of myth and legend. Even though we can get to the other side of the world in less than a day, there are still places that resist becoming everyday. Over the centuries they have accumulated tall stories like Manhattan accumulates tall buildings. So pack your compass, reading glasses and imagination for a journey to sites of myth and legend. Here are ten places that are caught in the imagination more tightly than on any map. Zanzibar, Tanzania Pin this image Image by phoosh Just the name 'Zanzibar' conjures images of harem girls giggling behind gauzy veils, carved wooden doors opening to spice-filled rooms and other images from The Thousand and One Nights.

El Dorado, Colombia Pin this image Image by *L*u*z*A* Veiled behind vine-draped trees deep in the Amazon jungle gleams a dazzling kingdom of gold. Valley Of The Kings, Egypt Pin this image Image by archer10 (Dennis) On the west bank of the Nile River, across from the city of Luxor, lies the final resting place of Egypt’s pharaohs. Ys, France Pin this image. Luxury Travel Group launches new UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Indochina. Vietnam’s first high end tour operator, Luxury Travel Vietnam, has just created a new tour with a focus on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Indochina. This is a fantastic journey through three Southeast Asian nations where travelers can discover the best of the best and explore the treasures of 6 world heritage sites. This Indochina loop focuses on the ancient cultures of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

Travelers will land in Luang Prabang, Laos, and then fly to Vietnam and then end the journey in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The trip has many highlights: You will explore the historical sites of Hue, Hoi An and Myson in Vietnam, and cruise on the famous Halong Bay. The tour also offers access to other UNESCO World Heritages Sites such as Luang Prabang Town in Laos and Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

Teeming with history, marvelous architecture and awash in natural beauty, Cambodia is fast becoming a must see destination in Indochina. Top 8 Places with Most Beautiful Scenery in the World | Most Interesting Facts. Here’s places in that have most beautiful scenery in the world. Not all of these places become seven wonders of the world, but one thing for sure is you will be amazed when you come to this places and enjoy how our nature have created such a great scenery.

So let’s take a look at those places with most beautiful scenery in the world. 8. Great Barrier Reef in Australia Are you familiar with this world’s largest coral reef? Great Barrier Reef Australia 7. Dragon Nest is located on the edge of cliff in the valley of Paro in Bhutan. Tiger Nest Bhutan 6. The Incas built Machu Picchu with a remarkable concept. Macchu Pichu Peru 5. Who doesn’t know the Grand Canyon, an area which covers the 18 miles cliff and extends up to 277 miles. Grand Canyon in The United States 4. Recorded in history that nearly 500 mountaineers have died in order to conquer this mountain. Matterhorn Mountain 3. Paris Skyline at night 2. No one doubts that this place deserves to be one of the wonders of the world. 1. 4 off-the-radar destinations in South Australia. Some of The Most Inspiring Landmarks of the World. 106 Flares Facebook 83 Twitter 2 Google+ 20 StumbleUpon 0 Pin It Share 1 1 106 Flares × Landmarks are often structures such as cathedrals, museums, skyscrapers, hotels, homes, libraries, bridges and ruins.

Natural phenomena in physical features such as mountains rock formations, rivers and waterfalls, can also be chosen as landmarks if they have special historical, architectural, or cultural significance. Historical landmarks are not just tourist attractions, they serves as a commemoration of a remarkably important national event. This allows us and for generations to come, to remember great cultures and events of the past that is worthy to record in its own history. Thank you for visiting, we hope you find our site, enjoyable, informative and educational. 21 Of the Most Extraordinary Places To Visit. Best Beaches in the World - Travellers' Choice Awards.