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Hallstatt, Austria’s Most Beautiful Lake Town

Located between Salzburg and Graz, in the Salzkammergut Lake District of Austria, Hallstatt is a little town of breathtaking views. Considered to be the oldest still inhabited settlement in Europe, Hallstatt is More »

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Banaue Rice Terraces, the Eighth Ancient World Wonder?

The Banaue Rice Terraces are ancient sprawling man-made structures said to date back 2000 to 6000 years, that were carved into the Ifugao in Cordillera Mountains in the Philippines by ancestors of More »

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Scenic Village in the Swiss Alps: Gimmelwald

“If heaven isn’t what it’s cracked up to be, send me back to Gimmelwald.” (Rick Steves) More »

Naoussa Paros, a Magnetic Fishing Village in the Cyclades


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Highest City in the World: La Rinconada, Peru

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As we were searching for unusual, remote places on the planet, we ran into Rinconada, said to be the highest city in the world. Located in the Peruvian Andes. at a height of 5,100m (16,732.28 feet) above sea level, La Rinconada is filled with stories that willprobably get you meditating.

Neuschwanstein Castle, a Scenic Historic Testimony in the Bavarian Alps

.ads in wordpress Neuschwanstein Castle is located in Hohenschwangau, close to the Füssen town, in the Bavarian Alps, Germany, close to the Austrian border. The castle is one of the most legendary of the three royal palaces built by Ludwig II of Bavaria, also known as “the Fairytale King”, in the 19th century.

Walk to Remember: Gardens of Marqueyssac, France

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Even though the Gardens of Marqueyssac in France have a unique appearance and atmosphere, I couldn’t help correlate the feel of this place with that of Villa D’Este. When choosing between a natural landscape and a man-made environment, I would normally have no difficulties. Pristine places equal total domination.

Seven of the World’s Most Beautiful Colorful Sand Beaches

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Here is a fascinating example of nature frenzy: prepare to see some of the world’s most beautiful colorful sand beaches.Red, green, pink, purple and even black are some of the colors featured in this breathtaking display of nature serenity. Enjoy!

The Rainbow River: Caño Cristales, Columbia

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Caño Cristales (also known as the “river of five colors” or “the river that ran away from paradise”) has a unique biological feature: it is covered by colorful algae.