Imagine green forests stretching as far as the eye can see as a cable car is carrying you up the hill towards a majestic castle. The breeze is caressing the back of your neck, easing the heat of the day as you dangle your legs, watching the grass beneath sail away. After a pleasant trek through the forest, it's the perfect arrival to the beautiful Schloss Burg Solingen on Wuppertal. Schloss Burg Solingen is definitely one of the area's highlights, however, aside from the beautiful castle, there are enough Solingen attractions to keep you entertained for a short getaway. In
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With pristine beaches, jewel-like lakes, ancient ruins, and more than 1,000 idyllic islands, Croatia is one of Europe's hottest tourist spots.
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New Zealand New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands. Official language: English Population: about 4 millions Capital: Wellington New Zealand has a unique and dynamic culture. The culture of its indigenous Māori people affects the language, the arts, and even the accents of all New Zealanders. Their place in the South Pacific, and their love of the outdoors, sport, and the arts make New Zealanders and their culture unique in the world. Visit: Sky Tower (in Auckland): at 328 metres, it is the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand and offers breathtaking views for up to 80 kilometres in every direction. Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World (in Auckland): The Antarctic Encounter is home to New Zealand’s only sub-Antarctic penguins while in Underwater World you come face to face with sharks, turtles, giant rays and other incredible deep sea creatures on the moving walkway. Zealandia (The Karori Wildlife Sanctuary): an ambitious 250 hectare project intended to restore and protect native flora and fauna within the city environment (in Wellington). Glenorchy, Queenstone: Visit the New Zealand location sites used to create "The Lord of the Rings" movies and replicate Middle Earth. Rugged mountains, majestic lakes, crystal clear air, and just so much to do. Avon river punting ride: Punting is the act of propelling a punt (flat bottomed boat) with a pole. A unique part of the city, the Avon River sustains a diverse plant and animal life and is a source of many recreational activities. Rotorua city: is renowned as the heartland of Maori culture. The area is well known for it's extensive geo-thermal activity - with threads of steam poking up in all sorts of places (including busy streets & paths). Abel Tasman National Park: Situated in the stunning Tasman Bay region at the top of the South Island of New Zealand, Abel Tasman National Park is one of New Zealand's most popular national parks, a unique coastal playground of immense beauty. Golden beaches border the translucent turquoise sea, and sandy estuaries fringed by natural forests. The walking tracks here, both inland and coastal are world famous for there outstanding beauty. Maori rock carvings: In the late 1970s master carver Matahi Whakataka-Brightwell came to his mother's land at Lake Taupō. On a boat trip around the Western Bays he saw the cliffs at Mine Bay and decided to use them as a canvas for his work. The Maori rock carvings at Mine Bay on Lake Taupō, are over 10 metres high and are only accessible by boat. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools: the Thermal Pools and Spa are located in the centre of the village. The pools range in temperature from 33-42° Celsius. New Zealand Glaciers: New Zealand's most famous glaciers are the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers on the South Island's West Coast. Gouged out by moving ice over thousands of years, the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers are easily accessible to mountaineers and hikers.
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All throughout history, mankind has yearned to benefit from the natural healing powers that our planet has to offer. These mystifying places can be found in all corners of the Earth -- some are difficult to explain and shrouded in mystery, while others have revealed their secrets through scientific investigation. In either case, these places symbolize a unique quest for healing that resides outside the realm of modern medicine. 10. Stonehenge The prehistoric monument Stonehenge is the source of many unanswered questions. For years, historians and archaeologists have puzzled over how a Neolithic civilization managed to transport large stones without
"My favorite travel book. Sparkling, ironic, and terrific fun." — Jan MorrisEothen ("From the East") recaptures a bold young Englishman's exploits in the Middle East during the 1830s. Alexander William Kinglake recounts his rambles through the Balkans, Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Palestine, and Egypt in a style radically different from other travel books of his era. Rather than dwelling on art or monuments, Kinglake's captivating narrative focuses on the natives and their cities. His adventures ― populated by Bedouins, pashas, slave-traders, monks, pilgrims, and other colorfully drawn personalities ― include crossing the desolate Sinai with a four-camel caravan and a sojourn in plague-ridden Cairo. A contemporary of Gladstone at Eton and of Tennyson and Thackeray at Cambridge, Kinglake offers a frankly imperialistic worldview. "As I felt so have I written," he declares in his preface, and his forthright expressions of his thoughts and impressions range in mood from confessional, to comic, to serious, to romantic. Victorian readers were captivated by Kinglake's chatty tone and his uncompromising honesty, and two centuries later this remarkable travelogue remains funny, fresh, and original. narrative nonfiction;victorian era literature;19th century;ottoman empire;eastern mediterranean;historical travel writer;english gentlemans perspective;victorian travel journal;epistolary;first hand account of the plague;culture and customs;historical travel memoir;victorian travelogue;natives and their cities;cultural exploration;middle east cultures;cultural encounters;intellectual;adventurous;beauty;romance;historical;retrospective;complex
There are many things to do in Cologne but even a day is enough to get to know the city on a general level. Even so, if you have time to spend in the North-Rhine Westphalia region, spend it in Cologne. Cologne's highlights will sway you with its rich history and an abundance of attractions, museums, and eateries. I visited Cologne during the summer and regretted not having more time in this beautiful city. Compared to Bonn and Dusseldorf, I liked Cologne best for its sense of vastness, general mood, and layout. By the way, I also have guides on what to
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With so much history in Europe, and such famous cities as Paris, Venice and so on, many great cities often get overlooked. Copenhagen is just one such city, and it deserves a lot more attention than it gets. Below are just ten of many reasons why. 10. Tivoli Gardens Located right in the centre of Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens is the second-oldest active amusement park in the world. Tivoli Gardens opened on August 17th in 1843, making it 170 years old this year. With around 4 million visitors a year, it is the 4th most visited amusement park in Europe. One
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From thermal spas to Schönbrunn palace, Vienna and Austria offer terrific experiences that should be on every traveler’s list.
Myra and her family were traveling to Iceland. They are avid travelers, and the northern island was one of their dream destinations. Myra wanted to capture some terrific family photos, but also Iceland’s majestic charm and magnificent nature at the same time. In order to do this, and still have everyone in the photo, she enlisted the help of […]
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Tunisia is a country rich in history. A part of it used to form the Carthage Empire, which dominated most of the Mediterranean during the 4th century BC, thanks to its famous leader Hannibal. Now
