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No Cops On Fårö: Fårö
In our modern world it’s hard to believe there are places that don’t have any banks, post offices, or even any police. Well, the roughly 600 residents of Fårö, a Swedish island in the Baltic Sea, just think that’s normal. Besides, it’s only a short ferry ride to the island of Gotland, Fårö’s sister island. in: Sweden, Europe best visited: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Trainshopping: Maeklong Railway Market
The name Maeklong does not sound too familiar when you cannot associate it with something precise. Once you know and see the market with this name, you will definitely remember it forever. Through the core of this real colorful fresh market, full of traditional goods most of them set on wheels, runs a train eight times a day. in: Thailand, Asia best visited: April, May, June |
Live to the Beat of Reggae : Negril
Baptized by the Spanish explorers in 1494, Negril is the short version of “Negrillo”, the name attributed to the black cliffs which are located in the Southern part of the former village. With a long history, the small resort town which flourished into one of the top touristic attractions became noticed at the second half of the 20th century. in: Jamaica best visited: All year long |
Deep In Between Two Continents: Silfra
In the Philippines, you can go and row a boat in two rivers at the same time. That, being a translated idiomatic expression from the local language, would mean you’re an unfaithful lover. In Iceland, however, you can touch both the American and Eurasian continents at the same time – for real! No idioms, no connotations. in: Philippines best visited: All year long |
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More Than Once An Olympic Village: Albertville
If you’re old enough to remember the 1992 Winter Olympics, then you’ve heard of the Southeastern French village of Albertville. However, winter sports are only the tip of the proverbial iceberg of this small Rhône Alpes Region town. in: France, Europe best visited: All year long |
Experience Mudflat Hiking on Unsteady Beaches : Sylt
Sylt is a North Frisian Island tourist resort town where Low German is spoken, Michelin stars in restaurants are the norm, and the only way in (other than ferry) is on the Hindenburg. Seriously! Really, the way in by car or rail is over the Hindenburgdamm (and not the Zeppelin) connecting the island to the mainland. in: Germany, Europe best visited: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
African Wildlife on A Plate (Not Literally): Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park was created once the hunters of gold, ivory and animal skins started to affect the wildlife. The beauty of the park consists in its biodiversity of flora and fauna. Famous for its safaris where you can get to see the “Big 5”, the park was declared an International Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. in: Africa, South Africa best visited: January, February, September, October, November, December |
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India’s Nature Sanctuary : Srinagar
Most people who had been to Jammu and Kashmir’s capital city of Srinagar would agree that it is one of the most India’s magnificent destinations. Owe it to its location on the Jhelum River banks flanked by breathtaking sceneries of quiet lakes, hills and wooded slopes of mountains, snow mantled winter trees, stunning gardens and houseboats on the awesome Dal Lake. in: India best visited: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
The Mellow Volcano's Bounty: Vanuatu
Along a volcanic archipelago is the tiny island nation of Vanuatu, just some 500 kilometers northeast of Australia. Actually, it's an island nation of around 82 islands, only of which 65 are inhabited. Sounds nice if you're looking to get away from it all. in: Vanuatu best visited: May, June, July, August, September, October |
Turbulent Waters At The ''Graveyard of the Atlantic'': Cape Hatteras
Known as the point where the cold and warm currents of the Atlantic collide, causing turbulent waters, frequent storms and the oh so feared hurricanes, Cape Hatteras bears a nickname reminding of disaster. in: United States of America best visited: All year long |
Beauty and the Beasts: Newfoundland and Labrador
With the motto citing a verse from the Bible, “Quaerite primum regnum Dei” (Seek ye first the kingdom of God, Matthew 6:33) Newfoundland and Labrador are the historical lands where the Maritime Archaic people used to live. Their ancient cultures going back 9000 years tell stories about the sea-mammal hunters in the subarctic area. in: Canada best visited: June, July, August |
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Slack Up To The Sound Of Drums: Cook Islands
Carrying the name of Captain James Cook who spotted them in 1770, the 15 islands famous for black pearls, marine and tropical fruit exports combine main characteristics but differ from each other culture wise. in: Cook Islands best visited: All year long |
The Eye Candy of Zhangye: Zhangye Danxia Landform
Without going into the geological jargons, eye candy is what would best describe the Zhangye Danxia Landform. It is literally a massive piece of art that spans more than 400 square kilometers in the Linze and Sunan counties of the Gansu Province in northwest China. A canvas cloth would envy the rolling hills and landscapes painted with all colors imaginable. in: China, Asia best visited: June, July, August, September |
Mmmmmanestra!: Gracisce
Gracisce distinguishes itself by architecture, history and position. The administrative center and strategical setup sprinkled with unusual geological features, Gracise used to be preferred as a summer destination by the Bishop from Pican, fact kept in ancient documentaries in the Bishop's Palace. in: Croatia best visited: All year long |
Throne Room of the Mountain Gods: Concordia/Karakoram
Very few things can be more satisfying than the feeling of being on top of the world. That thought will probably occupy your mind when you get to Concordia in northern Pakistan, where 10 of the world's highest peaks are concentrated. in: Pakistan best visited: April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
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Dance with the Waves, Sing with the Caves: Pacitan
Some people recognize it as the birthplace of Indonesia’s first directly elected President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Pacitan is not considered so much of a tourist spot. Most travelers usually head to more well-known destinations such as Bali or Surabaya. For most people, Pacitan is a place unheard of. in: Indonesia best visited: April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Kingdom of Jellyfish: Jellyfish Lake
Are you a snorkeling enthusiast or simply want to try an extreme adventure and dive into a lake with a unique underwater population of jellyfish? in: Palau best visited: January, February, March, April, May, November, December |
Catch This Pearl!: Browns Island/Motukorea
Browns Island or Motukorea is part of a public recreation reserve and one of the best preserved volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field. This ancient spot of land covered by several scoria cones is of great archeological remains, a jewel when it comes to archaic artifacts and it played a dominant role in aviation history. in: New Zealand, Australia and Pacific best visited: January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December |
The ''King of Bubbles'' In Nemo's Deepest Blue: Nemo 33
Smiling every time a new diving opportunity comes up? Well, start smiling as Nemo 33 is the diving bliss open every day of the year for you to enjoy the underwater magic. Not only that the availability is fantastic but Belgium's Nemo 33 is the deepest indoor swimming pool in the world. in: Belgium best visited: All year long |




















