Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Gardens is the most-visited theme park in Scandinavia, and the second-oldest operating amusement park. The amusement park features beautiful scenery, a lake and flower gardens. It originally had rides…
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Tivoli Gardens is the most-visited theme park in Scandinavia, and the second-oldest operating amusement park. The amusement park features beautiful scenery, a lake and flower gardens. It originally had rides…
Marienplatz, in Munich, Germany, was previously known as Schrannen. Later it came to be known as Marienplatz meaning St. Mary’s Square. Marienplatz was known as a busy marketplace. But the…
Hawa Mahal is the most awe-inspiring sight in the city of Jaipur. It is also known as ‘Palace of Winds‘ because of its windows that allow the wind to flow…
Known as the ‘museum of art and culture’, housing about 3 million pieces in its collections, the State Hermitage Museum complex, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is one of the largest…
Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany, is the earliest of the Nazi concentration camps, which had set the example of what the concentration camps across Europe would mean. In the initial period,…
One of the world’s first shopping malls, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, is also one of the largest covered markets today. The strategic location of Istanbul helped it in…
A natural spectacle that remained unseen by rest of the world until mid 19th century, the Victoria Falls go by the indigenous name – ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – which literally means “Smoke…
Wong Tai Sin is a popular god worshiped by people in Hong Kong. The name of the God translates as ‘Great immortal Wong.’ It is believed that the Wong Tai…
Imagine a world where colourful lobsters swim with gorgeous goosefish, exotic sea urchins and sharp shorebirds. Prepare to meet the hell guards of Poseidon as you enter a kingdom of…
There are a few landmarks you never want to miss while at Boston. One of them is the citadel of the state government: the Massachusetts State House. The Senate and…
Hear the whispers of history from behind the rustling leaves of fabled trees. Relive historical moments of hope, belief, motivation and courage. This is where the colonial militia revved up…
Moreton Island is covered almost entirely by sand and has the world’s largest sand hill called the Mount Tempest. Home to Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort and three other settlements, Moreton…
Nestled in the beauty of Lake Malawi, Cape Maclear is Africa’s impression of the Mykonos. Get ready to be lulled by the touch of tropical sun, crayon-colored boats, interspersed campsites,…
Bandon in Oregon, United States, boasts of some of the most scenic beaches in the world. Located in a coastal town, Bandon beach greets you with its charm and scenic…
Cavendish Beach at Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. Located in the mouth of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, on the island of Prince Edward in Canada, Cavendish Beach is picture perfect.…
West Side Market, Cleveland comprises an indoor as well as an outdoor market. At the outdoor market, visitors will find dozens of vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables. The wide…
[gallery ids=”23533,485,23535,23544,23536″] Tierra del Fuego National Park is located on the Argentine island of the same name, which is a part of Patagonia and the Andes. Tierra del Fuego, meaning…
Dominical is a great place for surfers and swimmers, but certainly not for novices. It is also an ideal getaway for backpackers, explorers, adventurers, or for those who seek to…
With roller coasters, water rides, and animal exhibits, SeaWorld is a popular destination for families to spend the day in San Diego, California. Various attractions at SeaWorld makes it one…
One of Russia’s Seven Wonders, Valley of the Geysers is the second largest geyser field in the world, with about 90 geysers in the 6 kilometer basin. Visitors to the Valley…
Ilulissat Icefjord is a fjord, or narrow waterway, lined by steep cliffs, on the west coast of Greenland. The fjord was formed from the Jakobshavn Isbrae glacier, one of the…
Bottom Beach is one of the most scenic and unspoilt beaches of Barbados. It is also one of the top tourist attractions of this beautiful country. An increasingly popular destination…
Located on the island of Elba in coastal Italy, the Capo Sant’Andrea Beach is a delight for leisure loving travelers. The waters are are so clear that the seabed is…
Aka Island (Akajima island) is located in Akajima, a part of the Kerama Islands group, situated about 24 miles from Naha, the capital of Okinawa, Japan. Akajima island, also popularly…
The Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio is a popular tourist spot that attracts the visitors touring the city. This is also a favorite holiday destination located on the Lake…
Anse Source d’Argent Beach is one of the most popular beaches of Seychelles. It is located to the east of Praslin and west of Felicite Island. La Digue boasts of…
[gallery ids=”24840,24841,7928″] Teeming with wildlife and botanical treasures, Table Mountain dominates the skyline of the ‘Mother City’. Endlessly pouring tablecloth of clouds amply justifies its riveting presence between the Devil’s…
Masai Mara National Reserve is often referred to as a paradise on earth for its sheer variety of wildlife. Named after the traditional local inhabitants the Masai, (the semi-nomadic tribal…
People think America is all about great food, great shopping and high lifestyle. While all of the above are true, there are still places in the country that depict the…
An Bang Beach, located in the city of Hoi An in Vietnam has been voted amongst the top 50 beautiful beaches of the world. The An Bang Beach, with its…
Canadian Rockies are a part of the enormous North American rocky mountain range. The Rockies are frequented by adventure lovers. A majority of tourists cherish the views of the breathtaking…
Alaska is one of the greatest tourist spots on earth. But what makes it an attractive landscape even to Americans is the Kenai Peninsula, a dreamy stretch of land jutting…
Out of all the posh areas of the US, there is one that stands out in terms of history, culture and affluence – the Back Bay area of Boston. It…
[gallery ids=”7779,35650″] Luna Park in Melbourne is a beautiful blend of old world charm and modern technology. This place reminds the elderly generation of their prime and gives the newer…
[gallery ids=”23631,7773″] Zanzibar is renowned for white sandy beaches, exquisite remnants of Stone Town, the Swahili culture, aroma of exotic spices, azure cloudless skies, diverse coastal reefs and pervading Indian…
Central Park, New York is one of the most renowned and frequently visited tourist destinations of New York. The history of Central Park, New York City is quite interesting as…
[gallery ids=”7681,35653″] SeaWorld is a very popular theme park and marine-life zoo in Orlando, Florida. The park hosts many educational programs, shows, exhibitions and other fun experiences, making it immensely…
[gallery ids=”7674,35656″] St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the biggest cathedral church of North America which has been designed according to the Neo-Gothic style. St. Patrick’s Cathedral in North America is the…
The Public Garden was the first botanical garden established in the United States in 1837 to be accessible to general public. The city had organized a competition in order to…
Wrangel Island is an island in the Arctic circle, located in the Chukotka Autonomous Area in Russia’s Far East. The UNESCO World Heritage site also includes the nearby Herald Island.…
An internationally renowned institution, the Art Institute of Chicago is a museum that houses art collections from around the world. Its origins can be traced to the Chicago Academy of…
Salvation Mountain is Leonard Knight’s gift to God, coming with an important message- “God is Love.” This unique destination located in California is 50 feet high, 150 feet wide and…
Prague Old Town also known as the ‘Golden City’, Prague is a historic city that has preserved its structures of development until today. The city is comprised of the Old…
Bagan is a plain covering about 16 square meters and its monuments seem to overwhelm its landscape. The 2000 monuments in the region have different sizes and shapes. They are…
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a fine collection of American art. It is the largest art museum in New York City. The museum opened in 1872 while it was…
Chartres Cathedral, devoted to the Virgin Mary is one of the most beautiful churches in the world. It was inaugurated in 1260 and has been well preserved till today. The…
Versailles is a small village in France, famous for its enormous and stunning palace (château). This site is one of the most beautiful achievements of French art. The original residence…
The city of Baalbek is one of the most important sanctuaries of the Roman world and its monuments are impressive evidence of the Roman architecture of the imperial period. The…
They say there are few places in the world where you can get a good night’s sleep in a cave and Cappadocia in Turkey is one of them. The landscape…
The history of the Acropolis of Athens dates back to the time when democracy and art were just flourishing. The word Acropolis means “upper town” and the Acropolis of Athens…
Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia is known for its natural beauty, including waterfalls, caves, and lakes. The park is characterized by karst topography – landforms made from the erosion…
Valle dei Templi, meaning Valley of the Temples, is an archaeological site containing the well preserved ruins of Doric (old, simple Greek architecture) temples, located in Agrigento on the Italian…
The temple of Karnak (Al-Karnak) is a huge building complex made up of a series of structures and features. In fact, it is a city of temples that have been…
The 2000 years old Banaue Rice Terraces have been recognized as one of the wonders of the world. The fact that people still plant vegetables and rice on the terraces…
Norway is a land of breathtaking landscapes consisting of mountains, lakes and forests. It’s famous for its fjords, the ice age creations where high mountains and cliffs literally rise out…
Potala Palace means “the Sacred Palace of Buddhism” in Sanskrit. King Songtsan Gampo built the site in the 7th century situated in present day Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It…
The Schwedgon Pagoda (“Pagoda” meaning stupa) is the holiest Buddhist shrine in Myanmar and according to the legend, it was built about 2,500 years ago. However, archaeologists estimate the time…
Damascus was founded in the 3rd millennium B.C. and is today one of the oldest cities in the Middle East. The city today is an amazing mixture of old and…
Santorini epitomizes the experience of vacationing in Greece and thousands of visitors come every year to gaze at one of the most dramatic geographic spectacles, which was the result of…
The Mezquita (meaning “Mosque”) of Cordoba is a beautiful sacred destination in Spain, which symbolizes the many religious changes that Cordoba has gone through over the centuries. Even though, the…
Dubrovnik is a stunning city with a beautiful Old Town. The region has been attracting tourists for centuries and is famous for its piazzas and narrow streets. The best part…
The Alhambra is a grand palace and fortified structure located on a strategic height that allows people to enjoy the view over the whole city and the meadow (la Vega).…
The Sistine Chapel is one of the most popular places to visit in the Vatican City. The chapel is known for its architecture, frescoes and paintings as well known Renaissance…
The Yangtze River is the third longest river and one of the most popular cruising destinations in the world. Tourists enjoy the most beautiful scenery and historical hot- spots in…
Varanasi (also called Benaras) is one of the most sacred cities in the world today. Mark Twain famously described it as being “older than history”. The history of this city…
Abu Simbel is a village located in southern Egypt and is home to the two Abu Simbel temples, which are made of rock and are situated on the western bank…
Morocco’s beauty lies in its munificence. This imperial (and liberal) city in Northern Africa is a prelude to the layered beauty of Moroccan culture. Burgeoning economy, consumerist landscape, traditional Berber…
[gallery ids=”15926,6081″] Hagia Sophia is an extremely beautiful and important architectural monument, which once used to be a church. It was then converted into a mosque and later into a…
[gallery ids=”15925,6049″] Topkapi is the largest and oldest palace in the world, surrounded by 5 kilometers of walls and occupying an area of 700,000 square meters. Sultan Mehmed II, the…
Uffizi Gallery, which was originally designed by Vasari in the 15th century, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Florence. It has a wide collection of Florentine paintings…
The island of Bali in Indonesia is a combination of great things including friendly people and beautiful natural attractions. Its sandy beaches, flowing rivers and exotic wildlife could instantly make…
Any other festival or celebration seems insignificant when compared with the greatest show on earth – Rio Carnival. Street processions are accompanied by dancers with sincerely elaborated costumes and…
Golden Pavilion is one of the main buildings of a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan officially known as Rukon-ji. The name of this building comes from the term, Kinkakuji and…
Once a city of potentially 125,000 people, Teotihuacan was one of the largest cities worldwide during its time. Teotihuacan is an archaeological site from a major Mesoamerican civilization, so influential…
The Tower of Hercules is an ancient lighthouse that stands at the opening of La Coruña harbor on the northwestern coast of Spain. The lighthouse stands along the sea route…
Wartburg Castle is a historic work of medieval architecture in Eisenach, Germany. The fortress atop a hill is today seen as a symbol of Germany’s feudal period. Construction of the…
Kathmandu Valley is comprised of three cities- namely, Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and is the gateway to tourism in the country. It’s the…
People believe that prophet Muhammad lived and taught in Mecca about 1,300 years ago. Hence, it is coubted among revered religious destination. All Muslims are expected to make a journey…
Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is one of the most famous journeys in the world. Choosing this cruise would highlight your trip to China by showing you the…
Venice, capital city of Veneto is a unique place with its own charm. Every monument and place in this city has history. Venice is known as the City of Water…
Ladakh is a large area of the northern and eastern Kashmir region. It is one of the highest regions in the world and consists of high plains and deep valleys.…
Delphi is one place in Greece that consists of a rich history, an amazing museum as well as a beautiful location. This city specifically has a lot of religious significance…
The Temple of Heaven, which was constructed between 1406 and 1420, was originally called the Temple of Heaven and Earth. It was given its present name later on between 1522…
The Dead Sea is three million years old and 400 meters below sea level and is known to be the lowest surface on the planet. There are beliefs regarding the…
Portofino is a small fisherman village, which is sheltered by the sea. This landscape looks incredibly attractive especially in the evenings when it’s time for the sun to set. The…
Being one of the most fought over cities in human history, the Old City of Jerusalem is divided into four neighborhoods based on the maximum number of people that live…
Galápagos Islands in Ecuador provide one with an extraordinary demonstration of what the world would be like if wild animals and humans lived together in harmony. That being said, these…
[gallery ids=”5497,17200,17201,17203″] One cannot forget to name the Great Barrier Reef while counting the natural wonders on this planet. This world heritage site facilitates a variety of possibilities that tourists…
Bora Bora, located about 2,600 miles south of Hawaii, is known for its breath takingly beautiful turquoise lagoons and tangerine sunsets. It’s one of the most beautiful islands on the…
This is where the mightiest of the Kings were laid to rest and this is where surprises are churned out every now and then. The Egyptian Pharaohs may have died…
Cruising the Nile River used to be the only way to visit Egyptian temples in history. But even today, it has many advantages when compared to modern airlines. It is…
Easter Island is a famous tourist destination in the southeastern region of the Pacific Ocean. Also known as Rapa Nui, this Chile-owned territory has a rich culture and a mysterious…
The oldest surviving triple-arched Roman triumphal arch is the Arch of Orange, France. Originally constructed between 10 and 27 AD, during the reign of the first Roman emperor, Augustus, the…
Once the first capital of the the Achaemenian dynasty, the ancient city of Pasargadae now lies in ruins. The archaeological site is located in what is now southwestern Iran, northeast…
Mogao Caves, also known as Mogao Grottoes or the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, are a collection of 492 caverns, built into the cliffs along China’s Dachuan River, home to…
Notre-Dame de Reims (Our Lady of Reims), is the cathedral of Reims, France. The seat of the town’s Archdiocese, and for a time a place of coronation of French kings,…
Once an ancient city in Phrygia, Hierapolis has been known for its natural hot springs since the 2nd century BC. This complex consists of Roman baths, a library, a gym,…
La Sagrada Familia, or its full name Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia in Catalan (in English meaning “Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family”) is an…
The Palace of Fontainebleau, or Chateau de Fontainebleau, is a royal residence used by French kings and royal families. Beginning in the 12th century, the chateau was used as a…
Malbork Castle, also known as the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork is a monastery, built in 1276 by a crusading military order. The medieval brick castle complex is…
Millennium Bridge in London is an exclusive pedestrian bridge built across River Thames. It is the only pedestrian bridge in the world. Many even call it the “wobbly bridge” because it…
Windsor Castle, England – The magnificent 900-year-old Windsor Castle is the official residence of the Queen and the world’s largest working castle. It was built by William the Conqueror. The…
Museum Island, an island within the Spree River of Berlin, Germany, is home to 5 museums. Known as Museuminsel in German, the island was once the city of Cölln, and…
Levoca and Spis Castle are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Slovakia, Europe. A well-preserved collection of buildings once used for military, political, and religious purposes, the…
The River Thames has a played pivotal role as far as the development of London from its nascent stage to a city of stupendous dimensions is concerned. In the medieval…
Kazan Kremlin is a complex of several buildings in Kazan, Russia, noted for their architectural and historical value. A kremlin is a citadel and the seat of government of the…
Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest stone Buddha sculpture in the world, and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. Built during the Tang Dynasty, the enormous statue sits in…
Huascaran National Park is a preserved wilderness area of Peru, located in the Andes, and covering the majority of the Cordillera Blanca (meaning “white mountain”) range. This national park is…
Sighisoara is a fortified medieval town in Romania, built at the crossroads of Central and Eastern Europe at the edges of Latin culture and Byzantine-Orthodox culture. Hungarian rulers invited German…
Jongmyo is the oldest Confucian royal shrine, first constructed at the end of the 14th century, and rebuilt in 1601 after it was burned down by the Japanese during war.…
Great Slave Lake is a large, deep lake located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, and a popular site to fish in both the summer and the winter. It is…
Altai mountains, located in Russia, contain natural reserves, lakes, mountains, and a plateau. The Golden Mountains of Altai UNESCO site includes three general areas: Altaisky Zapovednik, Katunsky Zapovednik, and the…
is a historical industrial complex located in Sweden, which features administrative and residential buildings from the 17th to 19th centuries. This well-preserved example of a traditional Swedish ironworks was built…
Haeinsa Temple is part of South Korea’s Three Jewel Temples – its largest Buddhist monasteries. The Haeinsa Temple is best known for holding the depository of the Tripitaka Koreana, a…
Fin Garden (Bagh-e Fin) is a historical Persian garden, located in Kashan, Iran. The garden contains Kashan’s Fin Bath, famous for being the site of the murder of Amir Kabir,…
On August 6, 1945, during World War II, military forces dropped the first atomic bomb in world history over the Japanese city of Hiroshima, killing a total of about 140,000…
Mount Rushmore National Memorial on Mount Rushmore is located near Keystone in South Dakota, USA. It is one of the most iconic monuments representing the United States internationally. Set against…
A crater lake (and an endorheic lake, meaning it does not flow into the sea), Lago de Atitlan is the deepest lake in Central America, with a maximum depth 340…
Located in Yellowstone’s Midway Geyser Basin, Excelsior Geyser is the largest geyser in the world. The geyser is largely dormant these days. The last major eruptions of the geyser were…
Aptly referred as “Waterfall of the Deepest Place” by the Pemon people, the Angel Falls evoke a sense of tranquility. And yet, at the same time, thundering sound of…
The Amazon River, located in South America, is the second longest river in the world. It flows through Guyana, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru traversing a distance of…
Monument Valley is a sweeping but desolate landscape within the precincts of the Navajo Indian Reservation on the Utah-Arizona border. The Monument Valley represents the quintessentially American West with the…
Carlsbad Caverns National Park in the Guadalupe Mountains is a United States National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in southeastern New Mexico, the greatest attraction of the…
Spanning over an area of 1,347 acres, the Devils Tower is a monolith – an igneous intrusion of phonolite in Crook County, Wyoming in the Unites States. The Devils Tower…
Home to one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, the Kilauea volcano, and one of the world’s most massive volcanic mass, Mauna Loa, the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is…
[gallery ids=”20765,20766″ orderby=”rand”] Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah is one of the best places to understand the tremendous force that Nature is. At the heart of the national…
Dujiangyan is an irrigation system built around 256 BC by the Qin Dynasty in China. The infrastructure was built during the Warring States Period, though construction continued throughout the Tang,…
The Eatern Qing Tombs make up an imperial mausoleum complex from the last feudal empire in China, the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). This sacred burial ground is located near Beijing in…
Doñana National Park is situated along the banks of the Guadalquivir River and the delta where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. Consisting of various areas of marshland and swamps, lagoons,…
Durham Castle is a Norman castle located in northeast England in the United Kingdom. Built under the order of William the Conqueror beginning in 1072, the castle now houses University…
Durmitor National Park is a natural area of northern Montenegro in Europe. The park’s features include mountains, canyons and gorges, rivers, and underground streams formed by glaciers as they melted…
Deep within the silent valley of Pinturas River of Argentine Patagonia lies Cueva de las Manos or Cave of the Hands. This cave is a unique testimony to the culture…
The Danube River’s delta is a natural reserve containing lakes, channels, islands and is home to a variety of wildlife. The Danube Delta is the second largest delta in Europe…
Darien National Park is a large natural park and preserve located in Eastern Panama’s Darien province, extending along most of the Panama-Colombia border. The region included in Darien National Park…
The Churches of Chiloé are a group of churches located in the Chiloé Archipelago within Chile, constructed from native wood, in a fusion of indigenous and European cultural traditions. The…
Central Sikhote-Alin is a minor mountain range and forest region located in the far east of Russia, notable for its unusual ecosystem with a wide range of flora and fauna,…
The Solomon Islands are a large group of islands nestled in the Pacific Ocean. The islands which form this countryare Choiseul, Guadalcanal, Malaita, new Georgia, San Cristobal, and Santa Isabel;…
The Spanish colonial town of Lima, Peru was founded on January 5, 1535 by Francisco Pizarro, a Spanish conquistador. Over its history, Lima became an important city in terms of…
Macau is a port city with an unique history and modern mix of cultures. Once a Portuguese colony, Macau was under Portuguese administration from the mid-sixteenth century until 1999, when…
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