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Posts Tagged ‘sightseeing travel’

It's summer, the time when most people choose to take family vacations and rest after a year's hard work. Many families take part in tours to different resorts, different cities and countries. But of course, this kind of family vacations are rather expensive and many families simply can't afford this. Cheap family vacations aren’t so ...

My first visit to Aegina took place in 2007, when I studied in Athens State University as an exchange student. It was a sunny late spring weekend when we decided to visit one of the Greek islands with a small group of students. As our ferry approached Aegina, I realized that it would be an ...

Located about 174 miles away from Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, Tatev monastery is one of the most famous and hard-to-get travel destinations of the Caucasus. The monastery is located in Syunik region (southern part of Armenia, close to the Iranian border). The history of the place goes back to pre-Christian times and begins with a ...

I think that you’ll agree that jungle movies are pretty tempting. Maybe you’ll think it’s nonsense, but they definitely give some good travel ideas. Haven’t you ever been amazed at the spectacular nature when you saw a movie where the heroes get stuck in a jungle? Although usually it’s very scary as they might die ...

As I open my eyes every morning, I throw a glance at the little colorful stone souvenir on my shelf – a present I got from my Peruvian friend and which I fondly keep to this date. Peru, home to one of the most ancient civilizations in the world is just as colorful and mysterious ...

There are so many travel ideas that a whole life is not enough. Obviously we need to choose among the most interesting travel ideas. Kakadu National Park is surely among must-see places. It's situated in the Northern Territory of Australia. The territory of this park is about half the size of Switzerland. The park is ...

If you happen to arrive at Malaga city in Southern Spain and find the main streets of the city packed with partying people in the middle of the night, you have probably made it there during the annual Malaga Fair. The Malaga Fair taking place on the second week of August is the number one ...

If any of your vacation tours take you to Osoyoos, Canada, don’t miss your chance to see Canada’s Spotted Lake. This travel destination is unlike any other on earth. Canada’s Spotted Lake is situated near the city of Osoyoos in British Columbia. It is one of the natural phenomena that cover a territory of 38 acres. ...

Now that summer is not over the hills, you should think about planning well-deserved vacations. It’s not an easy task to choose a travel destination, but once you have made up your mind, a tougher task is on the way- travel planning. Unless you are a fan of plan-less travel, you might consider a piece ...