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Daily Women Travel Tips
Love getting pampered?
Want a movie star life, but cringe at the cost?
Thankfully Hungary, a thermal rich country, has Budapest spas where you can enjoy days of luxury, for pennies on the dollar.
Budapest spa tickets start from $7 and massages start from $15…
Only a fool discounts the events of the past and their effects on future actions. History not only serves to shape what we become, both as an individual and as a society, but also can be used to predict what might yet occur.
And if there’s one nation that has had to learn from the past but still move beyond it, it’s Armenia.
And where it would be easy to sweep history under the rug and move on, the nation has decided to showcase both its architecture and its stories.Continue
It’s Ukraine’s San Diego. A big city with a small town feel sitting on beautiful beaches and featuring all the cosmopolitan delights. Great weather means days spent soaking up the sun, while nights involve drinking and dancing with attractive locals in the moonlight.
Odessa is not just a holiday destination, it’s a place to have the time of your life.
Odessa is the Black Sea’s biggest city and the fourth biggest in Ukraine’s with a population of over a million. As the country’s biggest port, it is also a center of trade and commerce, while exuding an international feel.
Because of its abundance of sunny days, mild climate and warm waters, it is a popular holiday destination luring hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Imagine stepping foot on 2,000 year old crumbling ramparts that stretch 5,000 miles (8,000 km) into the distance. Taking a walk on the Great Wall of China features high on most people’s list of 1,001 things to do before they die. And satisfying that dream by visiting the world’s longest man-made structure rarely disappoints. Continue
Drinking and driving isn’t really the problem is it? It’s more of a drinking then driving scenario that causes issues.
Say if you were to drive for a few hours, have some drinks, call it a night, then repeat the cycle, that would be perfectly acceptable, would it not? Maybe a little alcoholic, but still acceptable.
With that in mind, enjoy the scenic drives and the tasty spirits that come with a trip along the Route des Rhums.Continue
Where do we bury our dead?
Where do we keep their bones?
These were the questions French officials were asking in the 1780’s, as Paris suffered from the oppressive stink of mass (open) graves and the decomposing bodies laying in them. There was no room left in the city’s cemeteries and the risk of disease was amplifying the problem. Continue
You might be keen to get hike the Himalayas when you visit Nepal.
You’ve seen Kathmandu and you’ve witnessed city life in the mountainous nation.
You’ve seen modern existence in a metropolis. But don’t be too rash.
Travel a mere 7.5 miles (12km) east of Kathmandu and you’ll come across the historic city of Bhaktapur.
Whether staying for the night or just making a day trip, Bhaktapur offers visitors a wide selection of sites in a relatively small area.
The birthplace of Benjamin Franklin, the location of the Boston Tea Party and the place where the Boston Massacre occurred, even the reluctant historian can’t help but be intrigued by the thick history that in ingrained in the streets and buildings of Boston.
Follow the path to independence as experienced by some of the most famous names of the American Revolution.
There are sixteen sites on the official Freedom Trail covering 2.5 miles (4km). Keep an eye out for these highlights.Continue
It’s one of the world’s most magnificent castles.
Occupying one of more than 20 small islands in the middle of Lake Galve, it rests regally while sailboats and swans glide over the glassy water.
On a warm summer day, there is no better way to experience that storybook setting than on a romantic sail on the lake.Continue
If America had a Library of Alexandria, it would surely be in Connecticut.
No other state in the Union has a more distinct culture of edification, a passion for higher learning and a yearning for knowledge. Nowhere is this more obvious than in and around the capital, Hartford, where 29 colleges and universities are scattered around a small area called the Knowledge Corridor.
And that’s not all. Hartford is also rich with historical and cultural points of interest, and awash with museums, galleries and significant architecture.
It’s the longest and most famous railway in the world. Cherished by rail enthusiasts everywhere, the name alone evokes a sense of wonder, curiosity and immensity. With 5,753 miles (9,259km) of continuous track, the Trans-Siberian Railway cuts through some of the most rugged, extreme, pristine and awe-inspiring terrain in Russia.Continue
The road flies by under your wheels.
Your arm rests on the windowsill as your hand rolls up and down with the wind. Music plays on the car’s speakers while you drive endlessly towards the horizon.
A lengthy road trip with a scenic backdrop is an enjoyable experience. When visiting Jordan, substitute an extended bus trip for a drive along the famous King’s Highway.
Mummified corpses, tombs fit for kings and preserved souls may sound like the plot of an Indiana Jones movie, but it was the daily life of the ancient Egyptian civilization.
Left behind to archaeologists’ delight, the three pyramids of Giza are located on the Giza Plateau near Cairo. A contrast of ancient and modern, turn your back on the hoards of tourists and ignore the bustling commerce that has grown around the site to take in the wonder of the three largest Pyramids of Giza. Continue
It’s a country within a country. A tiny enclave on a hill surrounded on all sides by the historical and cultural might of Italy. Although it is less than a tenth of the size of New York City, The Republic of San Marino packs a big punch.
San Marino is the oldest republic in Europe, having been established as an autonomous state in 301AD. Located in central Italy, it is the third smallest country in Europe after the Vatican and Monaco, with a total land area of 23 square miles (61 sq km). Though less than 30,000 people live in the country, it receives more than 3.5 million visitors per year.
So much to do and well, you better give yourself the time! Endless stretches of fine sand beaches, every aquatic sport you can think of, plenty of historical tours to excite the intelligentsia, national parks for lovers of nature and great shopping for those who want to keep one foot in the cosmopolitan world.
To top it off, the tropical weather and strong ocean breezes make sure you can enjoy it all with a tranquil nonchalance you can’t find in many other places…Continue
Insider travel secrets come in handy.
In London the secret is 15, a number that will help you enjoy the city in no other way.
Every savvy local knows this, but very little tourists do.
It is the number of the famous Double Decker bus which will show you best of the city for a very cheap price.Continue
You’ve found paradise. You’ve gotten out on the water for a day of activity. You’ve looked out the window in the morning only to discover adverse weather. What to do now?
If you’re interested in learning a bit more about your surroundings, you may want to check out a museum. Rest assured that in Palau, you’ll have a few opportunities to hunt down some history, arts, and culture.Continue
Would popular attractions be more interesting if they were submerged in water? Would you visit an underwater art gallery? How about at underwater restaurant? Or an underwater museum?
While this author has yet to find evidence of the first two suggestions, the idea of a museum on the sea floor isn’t all that far-fetched. It could certainly be argued that shipwrecks are historic displays. And what of a collection of wrecks in a proximal vicinity?
If ever there were an underwater museum it would be in Chuuk. Continue
There are over four hundred castles in Wales. Shocking considering its small size, and a testament to its warring past. Yet, there are four which stand out among the rest, all historically significant and amazingly well-preserved. Ask four people which is the most beautiful and you will get four different answers.
The truth is they are all spectacular and set in picturesque locations that enhance their beauty. This is what fairy tales are made of…Continue
If the movie 101 Dalmatians gave you good memories from your childhood, then imagine what 1,246 will do for you now.
I’m not talking about dogs here, I’m speaking of Islands.
All flawless in their unspoiled natural beauty. Without a doubt, the best way to see this part of the world is from the deck of a fine boat.
The Dalmatian Coast and Islands of Croatia are simply a marvel to behold. Wild, mountainous, forested and fringed with sandy shores. After hours gliding through crystal clear turquoise waters, these islands beg for a sailors’ kiss.Continue
