Top 20 free attractions in Paris City of love, fashion capital, literary paradise…Paris has many different guises. And while museum entry can be steep and fine dining comes at a premium, the French capital can also be a very cheap date. Whether you go weak at the knees for soaring church spires or want to rub elbows at an authentic French market, let yourself be seduced by our top 20 must-sees. They are all are completely gratuit, letting you save the euros for the really important stuff: wine, cheese and a flashing Eiffel Tower keyring you’ll regret the minute you return home. 1. Festooned with gargoyles and gothic touches, this imposing Parisian icon is essential for every visitor. 2. Window-shopping (or lécher les vitrines to the locals) is a great way to take an indulgent peek at objets d’art and wild curiosities you’d never actually buy. 3. A lift to the peak of the Eiffel Tower can squeeze the budget at €13.40 per ticket, but luckily the views below are just as stunning. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Image by OliverN5 9. 10. 11.
The World's Top 50 Travel Destinations in 2012 Check out Viator’s Top 50 Destinations in 2014! Editor’s Note: This post is part of the Viator Travel Awards, an annual awards competition where we – along with our readers, travelers, and fans – select the top things to do and see in each of the major regions we serve, the top things to do in our most popular tour categories, and more. Where will you go in 2014? We can’t plan your vacations for you, but we can certainly help you narrow your wish list of destinations with our annual Top 50 Travel Destinations list. No, we don’t propose that you visit all 50 in a year – although, hey, that’s an admirable goal – merely that you take these 50 places into consideration when planning your 2014 travels. Some of these Top 50 Travel Destinations have major events in 2014 that you won’t want to miss. How many of the Top 50 places we’ve selected will you visit in 2014? Dubrovnik, Croatia ‘Game of Thrones’ is filmed in Dubrovnik Browse Game of Thrones tours in Dubrovnik Adelaide, Australia Adelaide Tokyo
25 Things You Didn’t Know About Iceland | Iceland Travel Guide by Katie Hammel | June 16th, 2010 1) At roughly 39,000 square miles, Iceland is small – about the size of the US state of Ohio. 11% of the country is covered with glaciers, and 8% of that is a single one, Vatnajökull, which is located in the vast and nearly uninhabited interior. Three of Iceland’s five glaciers are the largest in Europe. Another 30% of the land is lava fields. >> Read about transportation in Iceland 2) Though it’s called Iceland, the name is a bit misleading. 3) Only about 320,000 people live in Iceland. 4) Iceland sits out in the North Atlantic Ocean, just south of the Arctic Circle (which passes through the island of Grismey but not through the mainland itself). >> Learn more about flights to Iceland 5) Because of its northerly position, the sun shines in Iceland nearly 24 hours a day during the peak of summer. >> Read about where and how to see the Northern Lights in Iceland 6) Iceland is one of the most geologically active spots on Earth. Ready to go?
World's most livable cities Monocle's Most Livable Cities Index[edit] Important criteria in this survey are safety/crime, international connectivity, climate/sunshine, quality of architecture, public transportation, tolerance, environmental issues and access to nature, urban design, business conditions, pro-active policy developments and medical care. The 2013 ranking continued thus: Hong Kong (11), Fukuoka (12), Kyoto (13), Paris (14), Singapore (15), Hamburg (16), Honolulu (17), Madrid (18), Vancouver (19), Berlin (20), Barcelona (21), Amsterdam (22), Portland (23), San Francisco (24) and Düsseldorf (25). The EIU's Liveability Ranking and Overview[edit] Melbourne, Australia was ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit as the World's most liveable city since 2011. The August 2013 report placed Melbourne, Australia as the most liveable city in the world,[4] with Vienna, Austria taking second place, followed by Vancouver, Canada. Mercer Quality of Living Survey[edit] See also[edit] References[edit]
Phrases in 5 common languages to know when traveling in Europe | Travel tip | Traveldudes.org - StumbleUpon 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!
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.
A four week itinerary for northern Laos and northern Vietnam Introduction While many would argue you could enjoy the highlights of Vietnam OR Laos in four weeks, few would be willing to try and cover both in the same stretch of time. So what to do if you have four weeks and want to do both countries well? We'd say stick to northern Laos and northern Vietnam -- not only will that mean you can travel at a more comfortable pace, it means you get to save the south of each country for another trip. This is a very busy trip plan and you could easily spend two months doing the same trip without adding any new destinations. Visas Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival for Laos. Vientiane: Days 1-2 Kick off your trip in the Lao capital of Vientiane. Vang Vieng: Days 3-5 We're not a great fan of the Lao tubing mecca, but take away the trashed tourists and what remains is a beautiful hinterland that can be easily explored by bicycle. Cheeky novices. Muang Khua: Day 11 Jump back on the boat and continue north to Muang Khua. Rice, rice and more rice.
Top 10 Ugliest Cities in the World | The Top Tenz From Chisinau city in Europe to Luanda city in Southern Africa and beyond, these cities have been ranked as one of top ugliest cities in the world. Ranking is based on multiple factors involved, such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, crime rate, quality of life and environment. Los Angeles comes on tenth number in list of worst cities in the world. It’s congested and huge buildings and narrow highways makes it unappealing. Its worst problem is overcrowded traffic. It is perhaps an interesting fact that Brazil comes in the list of having most beautiful city (Rio) and the ugliest city (Sao Paulo) in the world. Detroit, the most miserable city of U.S.A. also comes in this list of ugliest cities of the world. It is a wonderful truth that America, being known as a most developed nation in the world, has unorganized cities. Moldova’s capital is a horror. Caracas, the “city of death or murder” is the capital of Venezuela. Image
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One week in Bali: A suggested itinerary Introduction What with all the cheap flights that are now available to the Indonesian island of Bali, more and more people are popping across for a short holiday of anything from a couple of days to a week. So what's the best way to spend a short break in Bali? The simple answer is it depends ... on you. Are you looking for a week-long laze on the beach with a bit of surfing thrown in or would you prefer bike riding and volcano climbing? We're going to depart from our standard itinerary model and instead suggest a few different places for different kinds of people -- you can put the pieces together yourself. General guidelines Bali is bigger than you may think and the generally poor standard of roads -- and the heavy traffic in the south -- makes the going even more time consuming than it should be. We'd say with a week, pick three spots at the most as you'll otherwise be spending too much of your time in transport, packing and unpacking. Bali in a nutshell Pools with a view, Ubud Map
Best Trips 2013 Contiki Euro-Trip: Get paid to Travel & Party Imagine the following scenario: You have the summer off and would love to go traveling across Europe, meet a ton of people, go to festivals and have the time of your life. Now what if I told you that you can have all that for free AND get paid on top of that? Our friends over at Contiki, the world’s biggest provider for young group travels, is recruiting team players for their guerilla army, a group of cool folks aged 18 to 35 who travel through various festivals in Europe this summer. The itinerary is pretty amazing: France, Austria, Italy, Germany – 3 weeks, 4 countries, 3 festivals, unlimited hours of fun with an army of new friends from all over the world. The festivals in question are: Garance Reggae Festival in Bagnols-sur-Ceze, Southern France. Szene Open Air Festival in Lustenau, Austria. SonneMondSterne Festival in Saalburg, Central Germany On top of that you’re going to the beautiful Lake Como in Italy, the Hopfgarten in Munich and the Contiki Chateau. Conditions: Good luck!!
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