Category: Attractions
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Taj Mahal: A UNESCO Wonder of the World in India
The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage“. It coveres…
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Angkor Wat: Cambodia’s Most Iconic Temple
Angkor Wat is the most famous ancient temple site in Cambodia, and visiting the ancient Angkorian temples is the reason most visitors come to Cambodia, and to Siem Reap. With its five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters into the sky, it is truly a monumental, and awe inspiring sight. This UNESCO World Heritage site was…
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Alternative Tourism in Granada
Granada may well be the country’s most conventional tourist destination, but it offers opportunities for some great alternative experiences too. Founded in 1984, UCA Tierra y Agua (Union of Agriculture and Fishing Cooperatives ‘Earth and Water’) is a union of nine co-operatives, one women’s association and more than 150 families who supplement their farming-based income…
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The Roman Colosseum
The fifth of the candidates for the contest Wonders of the Modern World is located at the center of the great city of Rome and is so famous that all we have ever seen: The Roman Colosseum. Built in the first century the Colosseum is the result of the ambition of three generations of emperors…
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Granada’s Poetry Festival
Each February, Granada’s elegant colonial courtyards, historic houses, public squares and churches reverberate to the sounds of poetic verse. Since 2005, an annual festival of poetry has been attracting over 100 scribes and thousands of spectators from around the world. Concerts, art exhibits, theatrical performances and impassioned debates accompany the lyrical occasion, but it…
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Top Nicaraguan Attractions
Archaeology Although the archaeology is not as inspiring as the Mayan temples further north, Nicaragua’s pre-Columbian history is fascinating. Around the country, museums display artefacts that have been discovered in each region; the best are at the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura in Managua, the Museo Antiguo Convento de San Francisco in Granada and Museo…
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Explore the Iguazu Falls
IGUASSU FALLS (Or Iguacu or Iguacu…depending on the country). One of the world’s great natural wonders is located on the borders of Argentina and Brazil, near Paraguay. Travelers from the world over are attracted to the mammoth falls, which are 50 feet higher than Niagara. Three waterfalls in the world surpass the rest: Niagara, Victoria,…
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7 accessible cycling adventures
Tackling an epic cycling trip doesn’t mean you need to be an epic cyclist. Dervla Murphy, who launched her distinguished travel-writing career pedalling from Ireland to India, sagely wrote: “one of the advantages of cycling is that it automatically prevents a journey from becoming an Expedition.” These bike-based trips offer high adventure that’s achievable for…
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Close Encounters of the Bird Kind
Shetland is famous for its birds. As well its huge seabird colonies, the islands attract Arctic species and are an important crossroads for migrating birds. Over 340 species have been recorded on Fair Isle, including rare and exotic birds from Asia and America. Twenty-one out of the 24 seabirds common to Britain breed in Shetland.…
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Iguazú Falls in Argentina
Any trip to Argentina should include the Iguazú Falls. They’re the biggest falls in South America – half as high again as Niagara – and a spectacular experience. In all, there are 275 falls stretching over 2.7 km but the main attraction is the Garganta del Diablo (devil’s throat), where walkways take you right above…