Hiking in Cinque Terre can be a dream with its medieval fishing villages and stunning views of the Italian Riviera. However, it can also be confusing and many travellers miss out by not going beyond the Cinque Terre. Here’s what you need to know before you go:
The Tien Shan Mountains is one of the best mountain ranges that you can visit if you’re seeking solitude.
Whether you’re a hiker, trekker or mountaineer, you’ll have over 10,100 square kilometres of mountains to discover. And much of that to yourself. You may not see another hiker or mountaineer for days, or even weeks in the more remote parts.
6 of the best places to visit in Namibia for nature and wildlife sightings including 2 UNESCO sites, cheetahs, black rhino tracking on foot and virtually guaranteed multiple wildlife sightings at the waterholes of Etosha National Park.
The Meteora Monasteries are the second most important site in Greece AND a UNESCO site. They should be on your bucket list when travelling to Greece.
Meteora: THE Place to See a Unique Hidden Monk Jail!
- Greece
- Adventure Travel, Cultural Travel, Nature and Wildlife Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites to Visit
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The Holy Spirit hike in Meteora, Greece, is packed with adventure, breath-taking views, long traditions and a first for me….a monk jail!
Lviv is known as the “Little Paris of Ukraine” and is a UNESCO Site, yet it isn’t on the radar of many travellers. Visit now:
Mexico is one of the destinations that I keep travelling back to. Mexico is often seen as a cold weather getaway by many Canadians and Americans. While it is an easy place to travel to for first-time travellers, it offers SOOO much more than that! Here’s what you can experience when you travel to Mexico:
Sigyria, also referred to as “Lions Rock” is Sri Lanka’s most visited historical destination. It’s been home to a king, monks and is now a UNESCO site.
Meteora is home to some of the world’s most adventure-seeking monks! They have to rock climb over 300 vertical meters to reach the monasteries!
Kvarken Archipelago: Finland’s Only Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Finland
- Eco-Adventures, Nature and Wildlife Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites to Visit
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Not only is Kvarken Archipelago Finland’s only natural UNESCO Site, it’s also one of the fastest rising land uplifts in the world and a nature lover’s paradise.
Budapest Tram #2 is the most scenic tram journey in Europe according to National Geographic. And according to our guide it’s the second most scenic tram journey in the world (after San Francisco). Regardless of it’s rating, It’s spectacular!
The canals of Amsterdam are celebrating a birthday in 2013 and it’s rather a big one. 400 years to be exact! Here are 8 reasons why you should celebrate it:
Whale Watching in St Lucia, South Africa
- South Africa
- Adventure Travel, Nature and Wildlife Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites to Visit
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Humpback whale sightings are virtually guaranteed in St Lucia from June-November. It was one of the best whale watching trips I’ve ever been on!
My hippo tour in iSimangaliso Wetland Park was one of the highlights of my trip to South Africa! Not only is it a UNESCO Site but it’s also home to 800 hippos!
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm): A Photojourney
- Italy
- Adventures in the Alps, Mountain Adventures, Nature and Wildlife Travel, UNESCO World Heritage Sites to Visit
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Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm in German) is home to the Dolomites, Europe’s largest alpine meadow AND serves as a training ground for Olympic athletes!