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Jul18

A dazzling new eating establishment

Published by in Eating, Europe, Greece, Parks, Restaurants, Romantic

Designed by lmarchitects in 2012, PHOS is a new Greek restaurant selecting as a starting point for inspiration. Located on the Greek Island of Mykonos, the project distinguishes thought the use of traditional elements displayed in a contemporary view which creates a great modern look. If you’re looking for an authentic meal, a great ambiance and the perfect setting under the stars Phos Restaurant is the place to go.

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Jul18

Simien Mountains

Published by in Adventure, Africa, Bird-watching, Climbing, Ethiopia, Parks, Photos, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, UNESCO, Walking

The Simien Mountains are located in North-Western corner of Ethiopia and contain the country’s highest peaks. The tallest point is Ras Dashen (4543m), the fourth highest mountain in Africa. Many tourists would say that Simien Mountains offer the most dramatic mountain scenery on the continent. They have National Park status and consist of a high plateau which ends abruptly in deep escarpments up to 2000m deep from which there are vistas of up to 100km over the surrounding lowland valleys. The Northern escarpment offers the most dramatic scenery with wonderful views to numerous deep canyons, dramatic ridges, and isolated monoliths and spires.

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Jul16

The latest unmissable tourist attraction in Asia

Published by in Arts, Asia, Cities, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Singapore, Urban Tourism, Walking

 

“Gardens by the Bay” is one of the largest horticultural attractions in the world. It consists of three distinct waterfront gardens – Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central, set in the heart of Singapore’s new downtown Marina Bay. The Gardens are being developed in phases. Bay South was completed and opened to the public on 29 June 2012. The full master plan implementation of Bay East and the development of Bay Central are part of the next phase of development.

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Jul16

Krakatau Volcano

Published by in Adventure, Asia, Camping, Extreme, Fishing, Indonesia, Parks, Photos, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Swimming, Travel Stories

Krakatau is an epic volcano situated between Java and Sumatra Island. Very often the volcano is characterized by massive eruptions. A great example is the eruption of 1983, when more than 20km3 of rocks and ash got tossed into the air followed by an up to 40m high Tsunami that erased all villages framing the Sunda Strait. The volcano is also known by the name of Anak Krakatoa, located in the Indonesian archipelago, right between Pacific and Indian Ocean. There the sea conditions are rough, where elementally strong currents can become a danger for life of divers, swimmers and hobby coxswains as they can tear you easily deep deep down that you’ll never be seen again.

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Jul15

A unique Craftsman-style resort

Published by in Golf, North America, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Spa, Swimming, United States of America

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Torrey Pines Golf Course is located in La Jolla, California, just 5 miles from the chic boutiques of La Jolla and 12 miles from SeaWorld San Diego. The San Diego International Airport and San Diego’s major attractions including Sea World and the San Diego Zoo are just a short drive away. Featuring 170 spacious suites ranging in size from 520 sq ft to more than 1,500 sq ft, more than 13,000 sq ft of meeting space, and a 9,500 sq ft full-service spa with 14 treatment rooms, it is the only 5 diamond resort in San Diego – a AAA 5 Diamond Award Winner.

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Jul13

The Olgas

Published by in Adventure, Australia, Australia, Bird-watching, Cultural, Hiking, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Travel Stories

The Olgas, also known as Mount Olga, are a group of large domed rock formations or bornhardts located about 365 km (227 mi) southwest of Alice Springs, in the southern part of the Northern Territory, central Australia. The 36 domes that forms the Olgas cover an area of 21.68 km2 (8.37 sq mi), and are composed of conglomerate, a sedimentary rock consisting of cobbles and boulders of varying rock types including granite and basalt, cemented by a matrix of sandstone.

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Jun23

Cabrera, Balearic Islands

Published by in Adventure, Europe, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Reserve, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Spain, Swimming, Travel Stories

Cabrera is an uninhabited islet in the Balearic Islands, Spain, located in the Mediterranean Sea off the southern coast of Majorca. It is also a national park.The highest point is Na Picamosques, 172 m high. Cabrera is the largest island of the small archipelago that features the islands of Estells de Fora, L’Imperial, Illa de ses Bledes, Na Redona, Conillera, L’Esponja, Na Plana, Illot Pla, Na Pobra, and Na Foradada.

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Jun22

Kaudulla National Park

Published by in Adventure, Asia, Bird-watching, Hiking, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Sri Lanka, Travel Stories

Kaudulla National Park is an evergreen dry forest that spread over an area of 6656 hectares, connected to the corridor between nearby Minneriya Wildlife Park and Kaudulla in Sri Lanka. Kaudulla National Park features Relapanawa reservoir, Olumadu Wewa reservoir, Puliyan Kalla wewa reservor, Minneriya-Kanthale Yoda Ela canal, Aluth Oya stream and Hatharas Kotuwa Oya. In view of the large water bodies in close proximity to each other, two thirds of the park is get submerged in water for several month each year. In view of the large water bodies in close proximity to each other, two thirds of the park is get submerged in water for several month each year.

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Jun18

One of the world’s most romantic spots

Published by in Europe, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Ukraine, Walking

Located in Kleven, not far from the Ukrainian regional center Rivne, this beautiful train tunnel of trees is considered as one of the most beautiful tunnel in world. Named as “Tunnel of Love” by local people, the tunnel is actually a three kilometer section of private railway that serves a fiberboard factory near the town of Klevan. It runs around three times a day delivering wood to the factory. Naturally covered by green trees and makes a tunnel, it is sure to transport the viewer into a world of fantasy.

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May13

One Renaissance Castle Palace

Published by in Arts, Chillin, Europe, Hotels, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Spain, Swimming

Set in the face place of the town, the Parador de Benavente Zamora Hotel is surrounded by bonnie gardens. This hotel is 65 kilometres from the Zamora Series Place and 93 kilometres from the Valladolid Aerodrome. Renaissance Hall Castle constructed under the position Offernando II, heart of Las Conquistador in 1202. The manse was finished in 1808 during the Emperor Wars.

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