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25 Secret Small Towns in Europe you MUST Visit

25 Secret Small Towns in Europe you MUST Visit
1. Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic There’s no other town in the world that I am more fond of than the quaint, charming, fairytale-like town of Cesky Krumlov in southern Bohemia. It’s as if you have stepped into a time warp – small cobblestone roads, bridges every which way you look, and no, there’s no McDonalds! It’s a great short day trip from Prague if you find yourself there but for the best experience, visit Krumlov in the summer season and raft down the Vltavy River. 2. Situated in Alsace, Colmar is a unique blend of French and Germany architecture, culture and spirit. 3. This town in Malta is the main fishing village for the entire country. 4. The lakeside town of Hallstatt is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has even been dubbed the prettiest lakeside village in the entire world. 5. Bruges has become incredibly popular for travellers looking to photograph the lego-like houses in the city centre (pictured above). 6. Image: handmade-saratov.ru 7. Image: Wikicommons 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Related:  TravelIdee

24 Unusual Beaches You've Never Heard Of Before | WOE Do you think that beaches are blasé tourist destinations with nothing unique or interesting to offer? Well, you’re only partly correct. Many of them are over crowded and boring, but none of the beaches we feature here will disappoint. A singing beach, a glowing beach, a beach with rainbow-colored sand — here are the most offbeat seaside destinations you’ll find on Earth. 1. Glass Beach Location: Hanapepe, Kauai, Hawaii 2. Location: Papakolea Beach/Mahana Beach, South Point, Ka’u, Hawaii What’s so special about it: Thanks to the mineral olivine, which comes from the nearby cinder cone, this peculiar beach sparkles a brilliant green. 3. Location: East coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand What’s so special about it: Drive down to this beach armed with a shovel, because the best thing to do here is to dig your very own DIY spa. 4. Location: Dunedin, New Zealand 5. Location: Irimote Island, Japan 6. Location: Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, USA 7. 8. 9. 10. Location: Maldives 11.

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20 Wonderful Places You Need To Visit Before They Disappear | The Wondrous Magazine 01. Olympia, Greece The site of the first ever Olympic Games in 776 BC, the ancient city of Olympia has been inhabited since prehistoric times and is one of Greece’s top archaeological sites. In recent years, hot and dry summers have led to rampant wildfires that have scorched surrounding areas and encroached worryingly close to the ruins. With rising temperatures and lower rainfall in the area, ancient history buffs would be wise to visit sooner rather than later. Days are passing so quick and that time is near when these most beautiful places will be vanished from our world forever! 02. With 700 miles of hiking trails spanning alpine meadows and gorgeous lakes, Montana’s rugged national park is a favourite among outdoorsy locals and visitors. 03. The ‘Floating City’ may soon lose its moniker. 04. A magnet for travelers with a knack for smartphone photography, Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni are the largest and most entrancing salt flats on the planet. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

Les 10 lieux les plus effrayants du monde Notre planète est parsemée de lieux paradisiaques mais il existe aussi certains endroits totalement effrayants qui feraient frémir les plus courageux d’entre nous. DGS vous emmène à la découverte de 10 lieux qui auraient pu faire de terrifiants décors pour des films d’horreur. 1. Kabayan est une municipalité des Philipines. 2. La légende dit qu’une petite fille s’est noyée dans un canal qui entoure une petite île inhabitée au Mexique. 3. Eh oui, l’enfer existe vraiment… Et la porte, ou plutôt le trou, pour y accéder se trouve au Turkménistan. 4. L’hôpital psychiatrique désaffecté Hellingly est situé à l’est de Sussex, en Angleterre. 5. Akodésséwa est une ville commerciale de l’agglomération de Lomé, capitale du Togo. 6. Les mines de Matsuo au Japon étaient autrefois les plus grandes mines de souffre en Asie. 7. Vous connaissez le film Silent Hill ? 8. Les cimetières ne sont jamais des lieux rassurants… Cependant, celui de Prague est encore plus effrayant que les autres. 9. 10.

GuidePal City Guides » 10 pueblos curiosos de España que probablemente desconozcas Viajes Un pueblo que parece “aplastado” por una roca, y otro, que parece “colgado” de una roca. Otro al borde de un precipicio, un pueblo blanco, uno azul, uno en torno a un castillo de cuento, otro perdido en el medioevo. Son diez pueblos de España, todos curiosos desde algún punto de vista. Para quienes les resulten conocidos, verlos en lista quizás sea un buen motivo para despertar las ganas de viajar por gran parte de la península ibérica. Para quienes no los conozcan, sin dudas será una grata sorpresa, atracciones a veces no tan conocidas de un país que tiene tanto por conocer: 1. Las fotos de Besalú parecen una “reconstrucción digital” de un pueblo medieval, pero es tan real como lo puede contar su historia. Jordi Marsol Jordi Cerdá Jordi Payá 2. Pareciera que una enorme roca está a punto de desmoronarse y aplastar las casas de Setenil de las Bodegas. manuelfloresv manuelfloresv José Luis Sánchez Mesa José Luis Sánchez Mesa 3. miquitos 4. Hector Garcia Hector Garcia 5. Tomas Fano LordFerguson 6. 7.

Mysterious Forests Forests have an ancient and mysterious charm that keeps us all coming back, whether we're photographers looking for the perfect shot or just travelers and weekenders. An expansive, natural and healthy forest is like a cathedral erected to the glory of nature, which is probably why we find these photos to be so stunning. Luckily for those of us stuck in the city, talented photographers flock to forests' shaded canopies to take stunning photos like these. If you or someone you know of has some amazing photos of mysterious forests that belong in this list, please add those photos to this list! Show 91 more Add Image Recent submissions to this list Wistman's Wood, Dartmoor Bamboo Sea, Southern Sichuan, China Horsham Pennsylvania, Usa La Forge Du Bois Belet, La Charente, France Penrhos Country Park, Holyhead Beech Woods, Dorset Drag Image Select File Rules: 1) no ugly watermarks 2) no borders 3) no low quality images Ooops!

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