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Iceland 🇮🇸, Blue Lagoon Lake
One of the most famous and popular thermal springs in Iceland is the Blue Lagoon Lake. It is located 40 km from Reykjavik and 23 km from Keflavik Airport on the Reykjavik Peninsula, part of which is protected by UNESCO as a national park. This place attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year.
The peninsula is characterized by geological activity: there are several thermal springs, there are open manifestations of volcanic activity, and the landscape of the peninsula is endless fields of frozen lava covered with rare vegetation and mosses.
The landscape that surrounds the Blue Lagoon was formed in 1226 after the grand eruption of the Eldborg volcano.
All electricity on the peninsula is generated by power plants that use the energy of thermal springs, and the Blue Lagoon Lake was formed next to one of these power plants.
Great Britain🇬🇧, Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle has been the current country residence of the British monarchs for nine centuries and is regarded as an unshakable symbol of the royal power of Great Britain. It is considered the oldest and largest residential castle in the world. It was inhabited by 39 kings and queens, along with their families and court retinue. It was visited by representatives of famous families, crowned heads of state and government, famous political figures.
The castle complex includes the royal palace, fortress walls with towers and entrance gates, several internal buildings and buildings. The territory is more than 52 thousand square meters . m is divided into courtyards: Upper, Lower and Central, marked by a Round tower rising on a hill. The fortress is surrounded by terraces and parks, nearby is Windsor Forest, which has long been used as a hunting ground.
Namibia🇳🇦, Kolmanskop
Kolmanskop is a long–abandoned city in Namibia. Founded by German colonists during the diamond boom at the beginning of the last century, the place has existed for less than half a century. Now the Kolmanskop is a popular attraction among foreign tourists, reminding of the frailty of modern civilization. Usually travelers come here as part of a tour of national parks and neighboring ghost towns, since an hour-and-a-half excursion with a photo session to get acquainted with the half-buried Kolmanskop is quite enough
Popularity returned to the city at the beginning of the XXI century, when the tourist industry of Namibia began to develop rapidly. The authorities quickly carried out cosmetic repairs of the most preserved objects of Kolmanskop, restored the casino and gym, cleared the sand rubble if possible.
Russia🇷🇺, Altai, Chuya River
The Chuya River is a large and fast tributary of the Katun River, and an interesting route for rafting. The pool covers a total of 11,200 kilometers, and the length is 320 kilometers.
Not only the steppe is named after the river, but also the largest road in the Altai Mountains — the Chuisky Tract. In the area of 713 km of the highway, you can visit the confluence of the two main rivers of Altai, Chui and Katuni.
Here, a fascinating sight appears before the eyes of a tourist, as the waters of the turquoise Katun connect with the turbid milky waters of Chuya. In order to see this, a special observation deck is organized 500 m from the highway on a hill, to which a road is laid directly from the highway.
Also, the Chuya River is notable for meanders. Meanders, or bends, are the places where the river winds. It may seem strange, but the reasons for the formation of bends have not yet been fully clarified.
USA 🇺🇸, Monument Valley
Monument Valley is the territory of the Navajo National Park, located at the junction of the states of Utah and Arizona, is part of the Colorado Plateau
The status of a cult attraction in the USA and the picturesque Monument Valley gained worldwide fame thanks to the classic westerns of John Ford, who began shooting his films against the background of red rocks and sands since the 1930s.
The height of the valley floor ranges from 1500 to 1800 meters, the area of the territory is about 600 square kilometers. In the process of weathering and soil erosion, the soft upper layer of sedimentary rocks was destroyed, as a result, only sandstone remnants of rocks remained on the surface. The red color of geological formations is explained by iron oxide in the mineral composition of sandstone.
Monument Valley is characterized by a desert climate — cold winters and hot summers. During the winter months, snow may fly by, but no stable cover is formed.
Croatia 🇭🇷, The City Of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a city located in the south-east of Croatia, in Dalmatia, on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Tourists remember Dubrovnik with its red terracotta roofs, marble squares, secluded monasteries and majestic walls - 25 meters high. According to UNESCO, it is one of the most beautiful European cities: Dubrovnik is second only to Venice and Amsterdam. It is called the "pearl of the Adriatic"
The coast of the city looks fabulous: bays, golden beaches, rocks and lush greenery. The surroundings are filled with the aroma of pine trees, cypresses, fragrant lemons and tangerines. Palm trees and cacti are found on the hillsides. Exotic plants are displayed in local squares and parks. Once they were brought to Dubrovnik by captains from different parts of the world. Part of this treasure is collected in the arboretum, located 12 km from Dubrovnik.
Germany 🇩🇪, Rakotzbruck Bridge
The extraordinary fascinating beauty of the bridge can be seen in one of the ancient palace arboretums in Germany. For more than a century, this ideal semicircular structure, created from basalt columns, amazes people with its geometry, giving rise to incredible legends shrouded in mysticism and superstition, and not only ancient ones.
It is the main attraction of the small Saxon town of Gablenz, in Germany. Back in 1844, Friedman Herman Retschke decided to set up an amazing English-style park on the shore of Lake Rakoff with beautiful bridges, alleys, mysterious grottoes, pyramids and artificial rocks. To implement such unusual plans, basalt slabs had to be imported from Switzerland and Bohemia, because there was no such rock in these places. And when there was a need to build a ferry across the lake located in the Kromlau Park, it was this stone that became the main building material.
Portugal 🇵🇹, Nazare
In the town of Nazare on the west coast of Portugal, on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, you can see both a relaxed beach holiday and the biggest waves in the world.
In summer, the small resort town of Nazare is a classic tourist attraction of the country. Tourists bask in the gentle sun, swim in the Atlantic Ocean. In general, the usual serene rest.
In winter, everything changes dramatically. Beach tourists are replaced by extreme and lovers of unusual natural phenomena. During this period, you can observe the formation of giant waves that hit the coast almost at arm's length. This phenomenon, incredible in its power and amazing in its beauty, attracts both travelers and the most desperate surfers.
The creator of the giant waves was the atypical relief of the ocean floor near the city of Nazare, in particular the underwater Northern Canyon of Nazare. This depression in the bottom surface reaches almost to the shore, forming a kind of springboard for ocean waves.
UAE, Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and one of the 6 largest and most beautiful mosques in the world. The mosque in Abu Dhabi is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and first president of the UAE, who is next to it. Among the guests and residents of the capital of the Emirates, this is one of the most visited places.
The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, opened in 2007, covers an area of 12 hectares. Its size allows to accommodate about 41,000 believers. The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 7,000 people.
A visit to the mosque is available to everyone, regardless of faith. Tourists have been allowed to enter the territory of the Muslim shrine since March 2008. When visiting, it should be noted that the dress code is observed on the territory, according to which entry is not possible in clothes with open shoulders, knees, with uncovered head (for women).
Abkhazia, Khashupsin canyon
Khashupsin Canyon is a fantastically beautiful natural location stretching for several kilometers in the valley of the Khashupse River. Sheer limestone cliffs, numerous gorges and natural bowls with crystal clear, cool river water, which tirelessly makes its way to the sea.
Thousands of tourists flock to the picturesque sights of Abkhazia every year. Someone is planning long walking routes, someone just needs to visit the most colorful places with an excursion group, and some arrange rafting on sapboards during the high-water season.
Hiking routes (if you move from the village of Tsandrypsh) require endurance and physical fitness from travelers. After all, you will have to overcome about 10 km under the scorching rays of the sun.
Italy 🇮🇹, Sirmione
Sirmione is a city in the province of Brescia in Italy on the picturesque Lake Garda. Sirmione can rightfully be called the pearl of Lombardy and one of the most popular tourist centers of Northern Italy. The historical center of the city is located on a peninsula that seems to cut into the lake.
The territory of Sirmione and the coast of Garda was inhabited already in the Bronze Age. And the Romans turned the city into a place of rest.
The iconic landmark of Sirmione is the Scaligerian Water Castle. Built in the 13th century in the lake harbor, this is a real outpost with powerful walls and towers connected by stairs and passages. The tallest tower is 47 meters. There is an observation deck on it. Previously, the entrance to the castle was protected by a suspension bridge. Currently, the bridge is permanent. It connects the historical center and the new districts.
Turkey🇹🇷, Eskisehir
Eskisehir, or in Turkish "old town" is not at all old, but the "youngest", brightest and most European city in all of Anatolia. "Young" because it houses several large universities, and in this regard there are very, very many young people. Bright, because houses, bridges and lanterns are painted with bright colors. European, because it resembles Venice, Amsterdam and Berlin at the same time.
Eskisehir is a city of almost half a million located approximately between Istanbul and Ankara. Thanks to the abundance of students, and there are about half of the population, there is a cheerful atmosphere in the city, several pedestrian streets in the center are occupied by bars, restaurants and other entertainment establishments.
France 🇫🇷, Strasbourg
Strasbourg is a city located in the north-east of France, on the right bank of the Rhine. It is the main city of the Alsace region and the Bahrain Department. The city has been the seat of the Council of Europe since 1949 and the European Parliament since 1992. Strasbourg has the title of the European capital and the capital of Europe.
The city borders with Germany, so it combines the culture of the two countries. Its rich and turbulent history can also be traced in its remarkable cultural heritage. The city center, located on a Large Island, was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, on its territory there is the famous Notre-Dame de Strasbourg Cathedral and the Petit France quarter. Strasbourg has also become a symbol of the Franco-German truce, however, as well as the whole of Europe.
Lithuania 🇱🇹, Trakai Castle
The largest preserved ancient fortress in Lithuania is the Trakai Castle, also known as Trotsky or Troksky. It is an island castle located in the center of Lake Galve. Geographically, it is located in the city of Trakai — the ancient residence of the Lithuanian princes. Today it is a very beautiful city, which is visited by thousands of tourists who want to visit the Trakai National Park, and, of course, to see the Trakai Castle.
Since the attraction is located on the island, you can only get to it by the bridge connecting the fortress with the city. In 1962, a museum dedicated to the history of Trakai was founded on the territory of the castle, and souvenir shops were opened. The best time to visit it is in the morning on weekdays. On weekends, the castle grounds are crowded, because at this time locals like to walk there.
Indonesia 🇮🇩, Pulo Clnta Eco Resort Hotel
The unique Pulo Clnta Resort or "Love Island" is a magnificent romantic boutique hotel built in the shape of a heart on one of the 23 charming tiny islands of North Sulawesi. Despite its modest size, Pulo Cinta Eco Resort offers excellent conditions for recreation. Love Island has its own private beach, a restaurant with excellent cuisine.
Guests of the resort are accommodated in villas on stilts and can fully enjoy the solitude, peace and proximity of the sea: relax, swim, sunbathe.
The region where Pulo Cinta is located boasts the highest marine biodiversity on the planet. Therefore, it is very interesting to do snorkeling here – masks and tubes are provided to all hotel guests for free. For an additional fee, you can arrange scuba diving or take advantage of the unique opportunity to swim with whale sharks!
There are no active excursions on the "Love Island"! Only the sea, the sky and you!
India 🇮🇳, Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is the most famous landmark of the country, located in Agra, on the banks of the Jamna River. The Taj Mahal is an incomparable ensemble consisting of a mausoleum palace, a mosque, a main gate, a guest house and a landscape park with an irrigation system. This complex was built by Padishah Shah Jahan as a last tribute to his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
The story of love and happy family life of a noble couple lasted 18 years. During this time, Mumtaz Mahal gave her husband 13 children, but she could not survive the birth of the 14th child.
After the death of his wife, Shah Jahan spent a whole year in seclusion, aged and stooped during this time. In order to pay the last tribute to the love of Mumtaz Mahal, the Padishah decided to build a mausoleum palace, which has never been and will never be equal on Earth.
Brazil 🇧🇷, Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro
The Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro is a picturesque park and one of the ornaments of the Brazilian city. The 140-hectare green zone presents rich collections of flora from Brazil and other countries of the world. More than 6000 species of tropical and subtropical plants are grown here. It is noteworthy that only 40% of the garden area is cultivated, and the rest of the territory consists of a natural Atlantic forest. Since 1992, the natural landmark of Rio de Janeiro has received the status of a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Walking along the alleys and paths of the Botanical Garden is very popular with residents of Rio and tourists. In addition to exotic plants and flowering flower beds, you can see historical and archaeological monuments in the garden. A large scientific center operates on the territory, which has the largest library of books on botany in the country – 32 thousand volumes.
Switzerland 🇨🇭, Izeltwald
Iseltwald is a picturesque, small town and is surrounded by Lake Brienne. The lake is not small at all, and after seeing the color, it is simply impossible to believe that such water actually exists. In the morning, the emerald-turquoise water glows from the sun's rays and you see yourself in mirror reflections, and in the evening swans swim on it.
Wanderers come to Iseltwald, fascinated by the village way of life and stay here for a few days. As soon as dawn flashes, they wake up to the chirping of birds, they settle down in the courtyard and leisurely enjoy breakfast. And after breakfast there are a lot of activities: go on a picnic, cool off from the spray of a mountain waterfall, explore the nearest routes by bike or, finally, wander around the village on foot.
France 🇫🇷, Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is one of the French royal residences, which was built in the suburbs of Paris, the city of Versailles, in the XVII century. Today it is one of the most popular attractions not only in France, but also in the world.
The complex of the Palace of Versailles, which includes several more "small palaces" and a park, is the largest in Europe. Despite the splendor and size, the overall appearance of the Palace of Versailles is integral, it does not create a feeling of piling up elements and excess, which allowed it to become a model for other royal residences of the Renaissance. But Versailles itself became a symbol of excessive and irrational spending of public money during the peak of the absolute monarchy. This is why the palace is interesting, since it is unlikely that residences capable of eclipsing Versailles will appear anywhere in the near historical period.
Germany🇩🇪, The City of Dresden
Dresden is a city in East Germany, the capital of the federal state of Saxony. It is one of the most important cultural centers of the country and one of its largest cities, which is often called "Florence on the Elbe". Dresden is a city of amazing beauty, a pearl of the Baroque, an art center of European scale, almost destroyed during the Second World War and carefully restored again.
The city of Dresden is located on both banks of the Elbe River at the foot of the Ore Mountains. The highest peak of the neighborhood has a height of 384 meters. Nature is a hilly plain covered with forests and agricultural land. Interestingly, Dresden itself is a very green city. Parks and other green spaces occupy 60% of its area. The climate is temperate with some marine influence. Summer is warm, winter is cool, but mild with an average temperature of about zero. More than 600 mm of precipitation falls per year.
Belarus 🇧🇾, Nesvizh Castle
Nesvizh Castle is a fortification complex located in the Minsk region, in the city of Nesvizh, on a hill surrounded by picturesque lakes. Romantics and lovers of stories about knights do not have to go to Western Europe for fresh impressions: a bright representative of this fabulous era lurks very close – in Belarus. Nesvizh Castle is a unique architectural monument, which from time immemorial belonged to the greatest family of rulers of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania – the Radziwills
The interior interiors of the castle, even after restoration, very accurately convey the boundless luxury and splendor of the daily life of the Radziwills. In the lobby, tourists are greeted by a grand staircase decorated with frescoes telling about the military glory of members of the famous family. Most of the halls of the Nesvizh Castle have capacious names that reflect the purpose of a particular room at the time when its founders lived here.
Turkey 🇹🇷, Amasra
The small Turkish town of Amasra is a wonderful place where you can not only bask in the southern sun and splash in the waves of the Black Sea, but also significantly diversify your knowledge of ancient history by admiring unique monuments.
This resort, not so popular among our compatriots, is in great demand among residents of Turkey and tourists from European countries. The charm of the town lies in the absence of a large number of vacationers, the presence of beautiful natural landscapes and unique attractions.
A small, extremely beautiful and ancient city is located on the northern rocky coast of Turkey. If you look at the map, you can see Amasra opposite the coast of Crimea. Part of the city is located on the mainland, and the other half is on the island of Boztepe. They are connected by a stone arch bridge built by the ancient Romans. From the shore you can see another island called Rabbit Island.
Russia, Karachay-Cherkessia, Dukkin Lakes
Dukka Lakes are one of the most visited in the vicinity of Arkhyz. Located at an altitude of 2,450 m.n.m., they are opened from the ice earlier than others, for example, Sofia, Zagedan, or lakes near the passes of the Abishira—Akhuba ridge, and later covered with snow, so you can walk here from the beginning of June to mid-October.
There is no "better" time to visit the lakes: in early summer, ice floes still float on the black surface of the lakes (and this is a passion, how beautiful), then meadows and rhododendrons begin to bloom along the shores, and at the end of September, the gorges acquire a bright, saturated yellow-orange color.
All lakes are filled with clear water with a pleasant, blue tint. Sometimes the color of the water surface becomes saturated blue, or even completely black. Standing by the shore, you can see the bottom down to each small pebble.
Turkey 🇹🇷, Karadeniz
Karadeniz is a Black Sea region in the northeastern part of the country.
There will be no huge hotels, crowds of tourists and "all inclusive".
Tea plantations, Turkish Alps, waterfalls no worse than in Bali, trekking through fern groves, fjords and breakfast above the clouds are waiting for you.
It is better to choose the time to travel to high-altitude areas in summer.
The weather is too changeable in autumn and spring. One day the sun warms, and tomorrow the snow falls softly.
Karadeniz is the birthplace of many famous Turkish dishes and the national horon dance accompanied by musical instruments kemenche and tulum.
It is more convenient to travel around the region by car, visit more interesting places at a comfortable pace.
Go to Karadeniz if you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy all the shades of green in the wooded mountains, wake up above the clouds and wander along the tea plantations...
USA, Oregon, tulip farm
Not far from the town of Woodburn in the western US state of Oregon there is an amazing place. This is a tulip farm. It is called "Wooden Shoe" (Wooden Shoe Tulip Farah).
Tulips have been grown here since 1974, that is, for almost 50 years. Fields with flowers occupy, just think about it!- more than 16 hectares!
The farm hosts an annual tulip festival from the end of March to the first week of May. The Tulip Festival is one of the most visited places in the U.S. state of Oregon.
During the festival, you can ride over the fields in a balloon. It costs such a pleasure $ 15 per adult.
Also at the festival you can buy bouquets of cut tulips or already growing in pots, as well as a lot of all sorts of charming trinkets for home and garden.
Qatar🇶🇦, Doha, the Pearl of Qatar
- an artificial island that is not inferior in scale and prestige to the famous Dubai Palm Jumeirah.
One of these is the construction of the artificial Pearl Island of Qatar, a luxury residential complex that includes luxury villas, dozens of skyscrapers, luxury hotels, trendy boutiques and cozy restaurants.
The island is shaped like a string of pearls.
The island got its name for a reason: pearl mining is one of the main sources of income for the Qatari economy. This country has been the main trader of jewelry in the Asian market for many years.
The island is the only place in Qatar where a foreigner can own land in private ownership.
The whole island is divided into 12 districts, each of which is made in one particular style, for example, in Italian, Moroccan or Spanish. There is an area made in the style of Venice, and there is in the form of a Colosseum, separate areas are allocated for entertainment and trade.
USA, Hawaii, Vailua Falls
Wailua Falls is located on one of the most ancient islands of Hawaii – Kauai, formed more than six million years ago. The waterfall got its name in honor of the river on which it is located. The water slide is represented by two main jets of 24-meter height.
According to some ancient legends, ancient warriors representing the Hawaiian tribe Ali'i, as proof of their courage and willingness to stand up for their fellow tribesmen, made jumps from the platform between two streams of the Vailua waterfall.
Vailua is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Hawaii. Vailua radically changes its appearance depending on the amount of precipitation. The best time to visit this spectacular waterfall is early in the morning.
There is a descent to the place where the waterfall falls, which, however, is slippery, dirty and life-threatening. Some tourists pull ropes along the way, but local officials cut them off every time.
Russia 🇷🇺, Anapa, Utrish Nature Reserve
The state Reserve "Utrish" is located on the Abrau peninsula of Anapa, Krasnodar Krai. This natural attraction, which occupies a huge territory, is unique not only in its external beauty, but also in its plant and animal diversity.
The Utrish Nature Reserve is one of the leaders in the number of diverse species of plants and animals in Russia.
The diversity of the flora of the reserve is represented by the Mediterranean subtropics, in which many endemic and relict plants of the tertiary period grow, including: juniper-pistachio forests, high juniper, smelly juniper, pistachio, Pitsunda pine, oak, ash, linden, maple and much more.
Trees over 1000 years old grow on the territory of the reserve. About 50% of the reserve's plants are officially considered endemic (including pre-glacial plants).
Italy 🇮🇹, Vipiteno
Vipiteno is a small town in the Italian Alps, in South Tyrol, located at an altitude of 950 meters above sea level. Vipiteno is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, its name constantly flashes in the constantly compiled various ratings.
The city has its roots in 14 BC, when Nero Claudius Drusus founded a military camp called "Vipitenum" along the road between Italy and Germany.
75% of the city's residents speak their native German. All the signs in Vipiteno are presented in German and Italian.
Multi-colored painted houses with bay windows and stepped gables are the main feature of Vipiteno. The houses look completely toy-like.
There is only one Vipiteno in the old town (but what!) central pedestrian street via citta nuova (via città nuova). Walking through it is like getting into an old fairy tale from childhood. You're just waiting for a gnome to look out of the doorway of a toy house.