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Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe (Part 1) 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. See also

Global Grasshopper | Travel Tips and Inspiration Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia The stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park lies in the Lika region of Croatia. The park is surrounded by the mountains Plješevica, Mala Kapela, and Medveđak, which are part of the Dinaric Alps. The 16 blue-green Plitvice Lakes, which are separated by natural dams of travertine, are situated on the Plitvice plateau.

Fairytale Destinations Is it a dream or is it for real? These places will make you wonder whether you step into the land of magic and fantasy or still firmly stand on the ground. With unearthly nature, unreal landscapes or fairy tale architecture, these destinations will take you far away from your humdrum reality. Picturesque Colmar in France, considered the most beautiful city in Europe, looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale. As if being the wine capital was not enough, Colmar, with its pretty squares, fountains and canals, is also called the "little Venice" (la Petite Venise). The Lord of the Rings' scenery of Faroe Islands truly makes you believe the archipelago is inhabited by hobbits and elves. Saksun, Faroe Islands. Castle Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Germany in autumn. It is not a sugary Disneyland construction, although it looks like a fairy tale palace occupied by some capricious princess. If there was a fairy tale about the enchanted land of clay, its setting would look like Cappadocia.

10 Weird and Mysterious Places on Earth digg 1. Mystery Spot Mystery Sport is a tourist attraction near Santa Cruz, California, famous because of its disrespect to the laws of physics and gravity. The odd cabin, although seems like lying on flat ground, makes those who enter inside swinging all the time. 2. The question about the triangle that swallows ships, planes and all the people with them still waits for its answer. 3. Socotra is archipelago the Horn of Africa and Arabic Peninsula, but the main island of Socotra is 95% of the whole landmass, while the rest is just small islands. 4. Mount Roraima is located on the triple border point between Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela. 5. Rio Tinto is located in south-western Spainand originates from Sierra Morena mountains of Andalusia. 6. The Fly Geyser, near Gerlach, Nevada, is strange because it somehow grows up. 7. McMurdo Dry Valleys are located on Antarctica but, believe it or not, they lack snow. 8. 9. 10. Racetrack Playa in California is well known due to its sailing stones.

National Parks of the West - Six National Parks in 14 days :: Vacations By Rail :: Itinerary Day 1 - Depart Chicago aboard Amtrak's Empire BuilderArrive at Chicago's historic Union Station, meet your tour manager, and board the famed Empire Builder for your scenic overnight trip. As the Empire Builder begins its journey northwest at 2:15 pm, settle into your comfortable seat, meet your fellow travelers, and enjoy the passing scenery. Day 2 - Glacier Park MontanaWhen you awake this morning the train is nearing Minot, ND for a 30-minute rest stop. We're scheduled to arrive in East Glacier Park at 6:45 pm. Day 3 - "Going-to-the-Sun" Road ExcursionMid-morning board a vintage red open-air Jammer bus for a tour of Glacier National Park. Day 4 - Waterton Lakes National ParkDon't forget your passport this morning because after breakfast you depart for Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada's fourth National Park and also the country's smallest. A highlight of Waterton Lakes National Park is Upper Waterton Lake, on which you will enjoy a boat cruise.

10 of the best budget hotels in New York Posted on: September 21st in Cool Hotels, Travel by Graham Padmore. Like this Post? The Big Apple may be one of the ultimate city break destinations – shopping, art, sightseeing and so much more. It’s also (like most major capital cities) unfortunately notoriously expensive. So for those wanting to maximise their spending money, you will have to seek out some good NYC budget hotels. To save you the time and the hassle here are 10 of the best budget hotels in New York: A good tip is to book as far in advance as possible, this way you’ll get the best price. The Gershwin This Manhattan midtown hotel is just a block away from 5th Avenue and close to both Madison Square Garden and the Empire State Building. Prices from $32 a night.Check prices and availability for The Gershwin Hotel The Jane Once home to salty sailors and Titanic survivors, The Jane is a living work of art. Prices from $90 per night.Check prices and availability for The Jane The Pod Broadway Hotel and Hostel Holiday Inn Long Island

How to Travel for Free It’s not always easy but travelers from Jesus to Jack Kerouac did it. Millennia before the Lonely Planet claimed to show travelers how to ‘travel on a shoestring’, people had long been hitting the road with barely enough bread for that day. Whilst we now live in the age of consumer travel, the greater part of travel has always been hand-to-mouth and, in fact, continues to be so – ask any immigrant who just jumped the fence into the First World. If it’s true that the best things in life come for free, it’s even more to the point that the best things in life can’t be sold. We ought to point out, however, that whilst it is possible to travel the world without any money, it’s not necessarily all that much fun. In fact, once you’ve got into the swing of travelling with no money, you may run the risk of becoming too proud. We once heard that the best way to travel for free was to be a woman. Remember that travel is about give and take.

Rude Hand Gestures of the World Rude Hand Gestures of the World 2 years ago Rude Hand Gestures of the World by Romana Lefevre is a photographic guide to the many ways of using hand gestures to offend people in different parts of the world. A hand gesture is arguably the most effective form of expression, whether you're defaming a friend's mother or telling a perfect stranger to get lost. Chin Flick Meaning: Get lost Used in: Belgium, France, Northern Italy, Tunisia In France, this gesture is known as la barbe, or "the beard", the idea being that the gesturer is flashing his masculinity in much the same way that a buck will brandish his horns or a cock his comb. Note: In Italy, this gesture simply means "No." Corna Meaning: Your wife is unfaithful Used in: The Baltics, Brazil, Colombia, Italy, Portugal, Spain Informing a friend that his wife has been unfaithful is an unhappy and delicate task. Cutis Meaning: Screw you and your whole family Used in: India, Pakistan Fishy smell Five fathers Idiota Meaning: Are you an idiot? Moutza

Adventure Travel - National Geographic Adventure Blog Phrases in 5 common languages to know when traveling in Europe Traveling abroad this summer? These helpful phrases will open doors and help you gain immediate acceptance. You don't need to be fluent in the language of the country that you are traveling to, but learning some key phrases makes a great impression. If someone hears that you're trying to speak the language, they will give you their respect and help. From saying hello to asking how much something cost; knowing some important phrases will set you up for an amazing trip. Its also a great way to meet and connect with people, you can find a secret spot that only the locals know or the best place to eat in town. Your pronunciation doesn't have to be perfect, all that matters is that your trying and that means a lot the locals. Here are some helpful phrases in 5 common languages to know when traveling in Europe French, Italian, Spanish, German and Dutch The Basics: Hello: bonjour (bohn-zhoor) Please: S'il vous plaît (see voo play) Thank you: merci (mehr-see) Goodbye: au revoir (oh reh-vwar) I’m lost!

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