Archive for October, 2011
7 Fascinating Walled Cities to Explore
There are thousands of ancient cities to visit around the world, but there aren’t too many walled ones. There’s something special about exploring walled cities as they all have so many stories to tell. These are 7 of the most interesting of the world’s walled cities. (photo credit: drossel) 1. Taroudant, Morocco, Africa This historic fortified [...]
7 Superb Sites to Visit in Malaysia
Malaysia is one of the most fascinating destinations in all of Asia. It has just about everything you could wish for including bustling cities, white, sandy beaches, beautiful islands, national parks, and a lot of history and culture to boot. The food’s also diverse with a combination of Indian, Chinese, and Malaysian influences. The architecture’s [...]
10 of the World’s Best Water Parks
Most children love splashing about in the water when they’re growing up and it’s something they never really grow out of when they get older. There are plenty of places around the world to get wet and wild while having some family fun. These are some of the best water parks to visit on your [...]
10 Destinations That Require More Than Just One Visit
There are some destinations around the world that are basically impossible to explore in just one visit. To get the most out of these sites, many travellers visit them more than just once. These are some of the locations that usually need at least two visits to fully explore all they have to offer. 1. [...]
14 of the Worlds’ Most Historic Hotels
There are thousands and thousands of hotels located across the world, but for various reasons some are more famous and/or historic than others. These are some of the most well known hotels on the globe. (photo credit: adforce) 1. The Martinez Hotel, Cannes, France This is one of the most popular hotels in the world with [...]
Canada’s Top 12 Railway Hotels
North America couldn’t have been developed all those years ago without the help of the railroad. Canada and America are two of the largest nations in the world, stretching about 3,000 miles from coast to coast, East to West. The railway was an integral part of these countries in the past, but sadly they’re not [...]
14 of the World’s Most Impressive Churches and Cathedrals
While travelling around the world, many people love to visit the old churches and cathedrals that are still standing in various cities. These are some of the most impressive that can still be seen today. 1. Hagia Sophia, Turkey (photo by vlx) This church is recognized as a World Heritage Site and was built from 532 [...]
8 of America’s Most Popular Boardwalks
There are many famous beaches in America that feature boardwalks and piers. Of course, who can forget the famous song “Under the Boardwalk?” These walkways are a great tradition in many seaside towns. These are some of the most popular ones you’ll find in the USA. (photo credit: keithius) 1. Coney Island, New York The boardwalk [...]
10 of the World’s Most Popular Castles
There are many beautiful castles still standing in the world today. Some of them are still used while others are now open to the public or have been transformed into museums or parks. These are 10 of the most popular castles to visit on the globe. 1. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena, Colombia [...]
10 of the Most Popular North American Capital Cities
With a total of 50 American states and 13 provinces and territories in Canada to choose from, there are 63 excellent capital cities in North America to visit. These are some of the most popular. (photo credit:janiscki) 1. Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Honolulu has the distinction of being the biggest city in America’s 50th and final [...]
