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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 »

10 Tips for Hiking Half Dome, a Phenomenal Mountain Trail in Yosemite

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Hiking Half Dome Yosemite is our idea of a perfect day. Some say it takes 12 hours to go all the way to the edge of the dome and back, but with experience, good equipment and perfect weather conditions, you could make the trip faster.

11 Best Beach Destinations in Europe for Traveling on a Budget

Best Budget Beaches in Europe

People usually fail to correlate traveling towards hedonistic and utterly relaxing places, with a tight budget. This is particularly true with seaside escapes, which most tend to label as “expensive” from the very start. Well, we have done some research and discovered some beaches in Europe, where you can stay for a week or even more, without worrying about your finances.

Top 3 USA Stateside Cruises for 2013 [Guest Post]

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From island hopping in a tropical paradise to exploring the Arctic Circle, a cruise can provide so much to a traveler. In today’s guest post, we decided to test your appetite (and this goes out to those of you living and dreaming in the US) for super-boat rides.

13 Psychedelic Lake Opera Stages in Bregenz, Austria

The Bregenzer Festspiele  is usually associated with incredible floating opera stages and performances of famous plays.

Verdi The-Masked-Ball opera stage Bregenz

Verdi’s A Masked Ball, produced in 1999. Photograph by BENNO HAGLEITNER

Surreal Land Art: Giant Hand in the Atacama Desert

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As if a giant man was trapped in the desert of Atacama in South America, the surreal Mano de Desierto (Hand of the Desert) seems to reach out from the sand in the shape of an impressive stone sculpture. The unusual landmark is located conveniently on the Panamerican Highway, where it proudly stands 11 meter tall in a strange “hello” shape.

Fascination of the Amalfi Coast: Positano, Italy

Positano, Italy, aerial view

Positano may be one of Italy’s most luxurious and romantic vacation destinations, but to us its plain beauty and traditional architecture rank the highest. The town of Positano showcases fabulous coastal views on the renowned Amalfi Coast in Campania, Italy. The picturesque settlement is suspended vertically on the face of a cliff and is popular for its artists and writers.