The Burning Man Festival is a party and circus side-show all wrapped into one. There are poetry readings, dancing, music and painting and even tarot card reading.

The whole experience is about self-expression and costumes. The performers are interactive and include the audience and this whole thing takes place in the desert.

There are so many travel destinations in the world that are outside of your typical warm and tropical or snow and skiing travel plans. There is history and urban legend and even romance in places you would never suspect.

We have outlined a few of the odd and unusual travel destinations for those of you who are getting a tad bored with your travel plans and experiences.

The latest vampire trend has a macabre place in Romania on the map. Transylvania Romania is the home to the real live Dracula’s Castle, Snagov Monestery, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel and the Salt Mines of Turda.

Travel to Transylvania may be a bit on the macabre side but for the horror buff or individual interested in vampires or the dark side this would be the perfect travel destination for you.

There are tours given by a tour operator daily and various spots relative to once-upon-a-time real live vampires are pointed out. Dracula’s Castle was built hundreds of years ago in 1377 and you can also see his burial place.

There is art by an artist made entirely of spider webs and even has underground tunnels through the Salt Mines of Turda. There is also a 1,000 step stairway up to Dracula’s fortress in the Fagaras Mountains.

Ever considered going to Calgary in July? Well now we have a given reason for you to do so. Every July in Calgary there is a ten day long festival of Old-West style. The festival is called the Calgary Stampede and nearly everyone in town participates in this fun event.

There is a rodeo, Grandstand Show, vintage tractor pull and even sheep shearing. There are country music bands and square dancing. The Calgary Stampede is a great way to spend a non-boring travel experience.

One of the best ways to take an unconventional trip is to volunteer your time and service in some way. There are literally hundreds upon hundreds of volunteer travel opportunities for the traveler who is bored and wants something odd and unusual as well.

That is wrong and for the travelers that want to see a perfect green landscape and an amazing city, Kyoto is the right direction. In this city history, nature and urban life styles mixes together to grab you in an adventure of discovering the deep Japan culture.

Here you can see everything that you have experienced, only on the TV- in Kyoto there are still geishas, Buddhist temples, surrounded with spiritualism and mystery, as well as historical areas such as Higashiyama.

The local architecture would leave you breathless with fine examples of housing such as pagodas and temples. The evening in Kyoto is an unforgettable experience, to its wild night life, fine international restaurants and places, where you can taste the typical cuisines of the city.

Kyoto is definitely for those of you who would seek adventure and challenges, while exploring the mighty culture of Japan.

Nearly every shot of this breath taking world was taken at Red Rock Country in Sedona Arizona.

Picture canyons and buttes and sandstone towers mixed into the beauty and natural background of the red desert. Travel to the Red Rock Country in Sedona Arizona is easy by plane, car and even RV.

There is so much history at Red Rock Country in Sedona Arizona including the fact that the Native American Indians are the ones who settled the area of Sedona some 11,000 years ago.

2. The beautiful and winding Mississippi River through Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota features beautiful scenes such as beautiful cities and river towns.

In the northeast corner of Iowa is the beautiful river town of Dubuque and just across the bridge is the beautiful antique and historic river town of Galena, Illinois.

Galena Illinois also has beautiful and historic bed and breakfasts. There are also ancient Indian burial mounds and an estimated 85% of the buildings and landmarks along the Mississippi River in the region are historic places and on the National Register of Historic Places.

3. Grafton Vermont is located in the foothills of Vermont amidst the orange, yellow and blaze red namesake Green Mountains.

The non-profit Windham Foundation has rehabilitated more than 50 buildings in and around Grafton Vermont which is only a tiny and compact village of 600 anyway. Travel to Grafton Vermont and you will have a multitude of areas to travel as well.

4. A charmed city shaded by beautiful oak trees and a multitude of historic and beautiful buildings, the square of Savannah Georgia is almost like a quiet and serene retreat. If you travel to Savannah Georgia you can also visit Chippewa Square where Forrest Gump became pensive about his life.

5. Clingmans Dome in Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most beautiful places to travel that is known about to a very little amount of people.

Clingmans Dome actually runs along the Appalachian Trail which winds through 14 states. From Georgia to Maine the Appalachian Trail winds through offering beautiful scenes and breath taking views.

Clingmans Dome is actually to be found on Tennessee’s eastern edge. The trail along Clingmans Dome runs 2,172 miles, features more than 4,000 different kinds of plants as well as 230 species of birds.

Papua lays north of Australia in the South Pacific and possess undiscovered beauty. Here are over 1000 distinct cultures and nearly 860 local languages. The history, the nature and the native traditions are indescribable and amazing.

Here you can practice all the water sports including surf, diving and etc. In case you are there, you will be offered to climb an active volcano, to have a dinner with the local aborigines and to go hunting for artifacts in the Sepic River Alley. Local people there still wear their ceremonial masks, bone daggers and practicing outstanding customs.

One of the most famous parts of your adventure will be the Scull Caves of Milne Bay. There is a local legend, which conceals secrets and a spiritual story. Your guiders will be exactly the natives that will show you what is behind the legend of Milne Bay.

Papua New Guinea still has its undiscovered virgin jungles, where no one ever set a foot. This journey is only for those of you that love the true spirit of exploring new worlds and new challenges.

Choose the Kootenay region and you won’t regret it. There is a famous place for winter and spring breaks. Just book a ticket to Cranbrook-Delta and travel to the Powder Highway. There are over 50 ski resorts, which offer you adrenalin with the mighty three-lift mountain outside of Nelson.

If you want more snow simply go to Whitewater Resort, where the snow is 40 feet per year.

Fernie is another good destination, which offers tree skiing activities. The Red Mountain resort is for those travelers who like cliff-climbing.

British Columbia is offering sport spirit and challenges, especially in Revelstoke Mountain Resort. There you can find amazing options for your vacation and even a walk to the peak of the mountain, where the view is unforgettable.

Utah’s Canyon Lands National Park is one of those places that stays captured in your mind till the end of your life. Here you can see sandstone folders, whitewater falls and amazing canyon shapes.

A real adventure is the Colorado’s Mesa Verde. It represents a cliff dwellings network within surrounding walls. In 1978, UNESCO named it a world heritage site.  The world’s first national park is Yellowstone. It was established in 1823 and ever since then Yellowstone is estimated to be a biodiversity treasure.

In case you are an adrenaline seeker, you must visit the mighty and powerful Death Valley. Here, like in no other place in the world you can see an amazing landscape. Be aware that this place has record breaking temperatures – as 134 degrees Fahrenheit and going there requires a special guide.

In case you are searching for adrenaline, while traveling, then visit the extreme landscape of The Badlands National Park in the USA.

They are located in South Dakota and the weather there is so dramatic, that the temperature goes from -40F to 116F. This park is the biggest protected mixed grass prairie in America.

In case you are traveling to Europe, then go for the extreme feeling that The Giant’s Causeway in Ireland gives. These are basalt columns with odd and bizarre shapes. This landscape is due to volcano activity from 50 million ago.

Another super extreme landscape, which has no equivalent, is Sossusvlei in the African country Namibia. Sossusvlei is placed in the Namib Desert and has extraordinary large red sand dunes. Sossusvlei is one of the driest parts in the world. There the only water source is a river that flows once every 10 years.

One can go hiking and see the gorgeous mountain vistas or caving and even snorkel in some of the underground lakes in the caves.

You can kayak or canoe the lovely Pratinha Lake or even use a zip wire to fly across it.  The water of the lake is so crystal clear that you can see up to 100 feet down!

Schools of fish and giant snails will enter you as you swim above them. This park is 580 square miles of beauty.

Flowers abound, monkeys can be seen and heard in the trees, the wildlife alone can hold anyone’s interest for hours at a time.

There are cactuses and orchids that are more beautiful than anything ever created in a hothouse. With so much to see and do, you might want to stay for more than a week to ensure that you have plenty of time to enjoy all there is to experience.

You will definitely want to bring a camera to take a lot of pictures so your friends and family will know that you aren’t exaggerating about the whole thing!

A vacation in Bali means many things – laying on the white sand beaches, exploring volcanoes and mighty waterfalls, diving for stunning coral reefs.

The most visited part of this amazing island is the South. Here you can get wild with their parties, non-stop night life and crowded streets.

One of the most famous beaches on the earth is perhaps Kuta Beach in Bali, especially for those who want to have fun with people all around the world. For the couples and honeymooners, Bali offers it’s almost virgin treasures – the southern beaches Sanur and Legian. There you can relax from the heart of the party on the island and enjoy spectacular dinners at the seaside.

Local traditions are the next best thing, when visiting Bali. Don’t miss out to see their special event – night seafood barbeque, always prepared at the Jimbaran Beach.

East Bali is for those, who want to see the beauty of  a untouched nature – black–sand beaches, exotic flowers, the Mount Agung volcano and Bali’s biggest pearl – the most beautiful and respected temple, Pura Besakih.

It is located in the tiny town of Kanab at Angel Canyon and the Golden Circle of national parks.

The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is home to approximately 2,000 homeless cats, dogs and other animals. Not only is the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary a haven for homeless and abused animals it is also a travel opportunity unlike anything else.

You can plan a trip[travel tips] to the beautiful tri-state area of Utah, Arizona and Nevada. Fly into Las Vegas which is the largest and most metropolitan airport closest to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Spend a night in Las Vegas and rent a car the next day. Head straight east to the Grand Canyon and spend a day at the Grand Canyon.

Now, head north to Angel Canyon where you can stay in one of the eight Angel Canyon Guest Cottages. Each cottage is complete with a kitchen, sitting room and bedroom and overlooks the horse pastures.

Contact the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary ahead of time to make a reservation for a tour and call ahead of time to reserve one of the cottages. Spend a few days or even a week at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary volunteering your time to the two thousand animals.

Another approach to this whole trip would be to road trip in an RV from wherever you live. You can make a day trip from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon and back to Angel Canyon for another day trip.

The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary has RV Sites available with a beautiful view and 50 amp electricity. The only thing to keep in mind is the RV sites are not parking spots you can pull your RV through, so you will have to be aware that you would have to actually back your RV into.

The local city near The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kanab, is a very popular city in the summer so if you would want to stay in the city of Kanab you would need to reserve rooms at your hotel far in advance.

You would also want to reserve your tours at The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary as well as your cottages here very far in advance as they book up quite a ways in the future as well.