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The tiny Himalayan country of Nepal cradled by several Indian states on one side, and by the People’s Republic of China, on the other has, been a mecca for backpacking…

Recife, the capital city of Pernambuco, is the fourth largest metropolitan city in Brazil. The city of Recife is located on the confluence of the two rivers, viz. the Beberibe…

If there were no colors, the earth would have been a dull place to live. Today I have picked five exotic and colorful places on earth. Here is the list…

Ruins of the Forum in Pompeii, Italy Sprawled across 163 acres, just 3 miles off the Bay of Naples, Pompeii was an impressive ancient Roman city that was at its height of…

The spectacular archaeological ruins in the Middle East, Petra (Jordan) represents an ancient Arab culture and architecture that flourished more than 2,000 years ago. Featuring several rock-cut buildings and structures,…

A mesmerizing architectural marvel, Angkor Wat in Cambodia is a temple built in the early 12th century AD. Built as a Hindu Temple, by Emperor Suryavarman II, its religious orientation…

True to its name, Mammoth Cave is an extremely long and extensive cave system under the Flint Ridge in south-central Kentucky (US). Its depth or total length is still unknown…

An imposing landmark in Australia, the Ayers Rock is a massive sandstone monolith in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, renowned for its structural composition, spiritual significance and views. It is…

The magnificent Mount Fuji on Honshu Island is often known to the locals as Fuji-san. Renowned globally for its perfectly symmetrical conical peak, this mountain in Japan is a symbol…

Rising amidst billowing clouds and blue skies and watching over the scenic Borneo jungle and South China Sea, Mount Kinabalu is Malaysia’s Kilimanjaro. This climber-friendly mountain is a vastly underrated…

A two-and-a-half-hour guided tour around the Changdeokgung Palace and its Secret Garden is a beloved sightseeing attraction for every tourist visiting Seoul, South Korea. This over-600-year-old royal establishment has gone…

The Prehistoric village of Skara Brae is situated near the white sand beach of the Bay of Skaill. In the winter of 1850, a storm revealed the Europe’s best-preserved ruins…

The timeless treasure of Mont Saint-Michel rises from the sea like a fantasy castle. This small island, located off the coast in northern France, is attacked by the highest tides…

Nazca Lines are an enigma to the researchers, a baffling beauty for the viewers, and a stimulating challenge for the historians. The legendary lines of Nazca in the Peruvian region…

While roaming in Salvador, if you come across vividly-colored buildings bedecked with hunky-dory stucco, you are at the Pelourinho – the Historic Centre. This place has a grim history. Salvador…

One of the major attractions of Lima in Peru is the historic Cathedral of Lima (Catedral de Lima). Francisco Pizarro, a Spanish explorer credited with having founded the city of…

Cologne Cathedral has always been a favorite haunt for globe-trotters and is one of the most frequently visited tourist attractions in Germany. Cologne Cathedral is a fine reflection of Gothic…

The Cathedral of Brasilia was the very first monument to have been erected in the futuristic capital city of Brasilia. The designer of the cathedral, Oscar Niemeyer, was honored with…

The Islands of Noronha are a part of the Southern Atlantic submarine ridge. Due to its pristine beaches, Noronha is frequently visited by tourists. The tranquil aura and the sand…

Chaco Culture National Historical Park is part of the National Park System of the United States. It is noted for archeological sites of the ancient indigenous Chaco culture of the…

Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, United States is a United Nations World Heritage Site. Spanning across an area of 52,830 acres (21,380 hectares), it is the world’s longest known…

Situated in Western Australia, in the East Kimberly region, Purnululu National Park is one of the most visited and enthralling geological landmarks in the state as well as the country.…

The Holsten Gate, also known as Holstentor, is one of the important tourist attractions in Germany. Built sometime in the 15th century, the Holsten Gate is considered as one of…

The Marksburg Castle in Germany still stands in all its past glory. It is unspoilt by the ravages of time and has become an important address for the German Castle…

The city of Weimar is located to the north of the Thüringer Wald in the Bundesland area of Thuringia. The position of the city of Weimar is such that you…

Park Güell in Barcelona is a beautiful green park, which is an attraction for many tourists visiting the city. The park offers a refreshing delight with its greenery. This park…

Casa Mila or La Pedrera (The Quarry) is situated at the Passeig de Gracia in the Eixample district in Barcelona, Spain. It was initially constructed as an apartment building. Inspired…

Castel del Monte, a 13th century medieval castle or citadel, features a blend of architectural styles from classical antiquity, the Muslim world, and the Gothic style from northern Europe. Located…

The Benedictine Convent of Saint John, also called the Abbey of Saint John, is located in bucolic Müstair, Switzerland. This quaint Swiss village is a unique destination and home to…

Bremen Roland is a famous statue of Roland in the market square, or Rathausplatz, of Bremen, Germany. Roland was a knight of the first Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne, and a…

Located in the Tyrrhenian Sea just north of the Italian island of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands are an archipelago formed by volcanic activity. The Aeolian Islands are part of Italy…

The Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi (Basilica Papale di San Francesco in Italian) is an Italian cathedral located in the city of Assisi. This cathedral is the head, or mother…

Boyana Church of St. Nicholas and St. Pantaleimon in Sofia, Bulgaria’s Boyana quarter, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church, famous for the frescoes housed within its inconspicuous medieval walls. The majority…

Aachen Cathedral is a Roman catholic church, known as the “Imperial Cathedral” or the “Royal Church” of St. Mary at Aachen. The cathedral was one of the first 12 places…

Quebrada de Humahuaca, is a picturesque narrow valley located in north-west Argentina, in the state of Jujuy. The region has always been a crossroads for economic, social and cultural communication.…

Kakadu National Park in Australia is a major tourist attraction that draws tourists with its wide variety of flora and fauna along with its towering escarpment containing aboriginal rock art.…

The reef consists of carnivores called polyps, which prey on small sea creatures that float by catching them with twinging tentacles. These multi-colored corals are eye-catching. Other organisms found in…

The impressive Iguazu Falls, which separates the Iguazu River into its upper and lower sections, is situated along the border between Argentina and Brazil. The number and height of the…

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,…

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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 park is the…

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,…

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…

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…

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 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…