Beautiful Places

Memorable Places to Get Engaged. Getting engaged is a huge deal. Not only are you agreeing to spend the rest of your life with someone (which is no small undertaking), the engagement itself will be a story that will be told over and over again for the rest of your lives together. And every good story has to have not only great characters (in this case the future bride and groom), but a great setting to start it off on the right page. So to help create the plot of your fairytale story, here are some memorable spots in which to get engaged. Siesta Key -Florida, United States Siesta Key beach is known to be one of the best in the world, with its temperate waters, signature white sands and miles and miles of beach to walk. Siesta Key is also known to have some of the best sunsets in the world. Take your beloved for a stroll on the beach at sunset and pop the question against the fiery night sky. Kylemore Abbey -Connemara, Ireland Another castle to consider for the prince an...

Kuala Lumpur, the top 5 must see sights and must to do attractions in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia gets inspired : Kuala Lumpur Petronas Towers The number one building/attraction that will never cease to amaze me is the Petronas Twin Towers. This skyscraper is visited by millions, loved by all and is like no other building in Kuala Lumpur. No visit to the city is complete without a picture of you standing in front of the twin towers and afterwards enjoying the adjoining park and shopping center. The sun sets around 7pm in Kuala Lumpur so be sure to visit during the afternoon. Batu Caves Hindu temple This Hindu temple and shrine is well known in Kuala Lumpur. Located about 10 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur this attraction is known for its giant golden statue and numerous stair steps that need to be taken to reach the top. Batu Caves can be easily reached by train or bus which can be taken from KL Central. The busiest day is during the Thaipusam festival when around nearly one...

Wats, Waterfalls and World Heritage Sites in Laos. Laos is an up and coming destination on the South East Asian tourist trail with many travellers attracted to this landlocked country due to its laidback lifestyle and stunning mountainous landscapes. From saffron-robed monks receiving alms to golden stupas, explore the best sites and attractions that Laos has to offer. Luang Prabang  The delightful city of Luang Prabang (once the capital of Laos) is considered to be the spiritual heart of the country. Blending a rich meld of French and Indochina architecture, the area is an outstanding example of the fusion between traditional architecture and Lao urban structures; especially those built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries. The incredibly well preserved townscape illustrates a key combination of two distinct cultural traditions, and earned its reputation as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. Patuxai Victory Monument  Patuxai or Vic...

5 Places Culinary Tour of Italy. There are 20 regions in Italy, each with its own distinctive  and delicious  culinary traditions. Since the cooking styles are hyper-regional, you could stumble upon very different foodie experiences in towns that are a mere 3 miles apart. To some, trying to taste the most from a region in 5 meals a day may sound daunting. To us, it sounds like an adventurous challenge. Pull up a seat and embark on a culinary tour from Tuscany to Sicily. Piedmont  The appeal of most Italian cuisine is its effortlessness and simplicity. Not so in Piedmont, the northern region surrounded on 3 sides by the Alps and bordering both France and Switzerland. Here, there is often a deliberate attempt to make the richest, most decadent foods in Italy using such ingredients as local white truffles, gorgonzola, butter and world-renowned chocolates, as well as a liberal use of gnocchi and polenta. Piedmont is also the home of fonduta -- a cheese dip similar to f...

Tourism in Russia: 5 Best Tourist Attraction in Russia. The largest country in the world, Russia offers a broad array of travel experiences, from treks up the slopes of glacier-capped mountains to strolls along the shoreline of Earth’s oldest lake. Historical sites and cultural activities in the country’s great cities abound as well. Whether you’re exploring the grounds of Moscow’s Kremlin or wandering through the steppes of Mongolia, a visit to Russia is an adventure not soon forgotten. These top tourists attractions in Russia can inspire a great Russian itinerary for a memorable trip. Hermitage Museum Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia is a massive museum of art and culture showing the highlights of a collection of over 3 million items spanning the globe. The collections occupy a large complex of six historic buildings including the Winter Palace, a former residence of Russian emperors. St Sophia Cathedral, Novgorod ...

The 7 Beautiful Places to Visit in Uruguay Before You Die – Top places. Located on the southeast coast of South America, Uruguay is South America’s second smallest country (after Suriname) – but despite that, there are hundreds of places that could make the list of best places to visit in Uruguay before you die. A potted history would contain input from Spain and Portugal, as well as Argentina and Brazil, and consequently Uruguay has a complex but fascinating cultural and architectural history. As well as being a melting pot of cultures, it is also a natural beauty with plenty of beaches and forests to keep you in perpetual awe. Pocitos A district of the capital, Montevideo, the area is known for its fabulous beach Playa Pocitos and the boulevard, Rambla, which runs along its length. There are many excellent restaurants and boutiques along the Rambla, and the beach is nothing but golden sand and clear waters. Palacio Salvo While you’re in Montevideo, the Palacio Salvo is a bu...

5 Best Places to Celebrate New Years in Canada. It is one of the most awaited festivals all over the world, where people come from all nooks and crannies to indulge themselves in one epic partying spree. In fact, planning your New Years Eve can be downright stressful and overwhelming. From free outdoor music concerts to dazzling displays of fireworks to black tie galas, the choices are endless. And that’s not even the hard part. Deciding where to ring in the new year can be tough, do you stay in your hometown and attend a local party or make your way into a different city to see how they do it? If you want options, you got them. Here are our favorite places to ring in the New Year in Canada: Ottawa, Ontario It is the capital of Canada and one can expect that they go big when it comes to ringing in the new year, and boy oh boy do they ever. Head to Ottawa City Hall where the celebration is known as the TD Hogmanay Scottish New Years Party. Visitors here will have the chance to ska...

Machu Picchu is very difficult to get to because it is so high in the mountains. It has only one way in and a stone wall to protect it. Most people on Earth did not know it was there until a Yale graduate named Hiram Bingham rediscovered it in 1911. He heard rumours of a hidden city which was already known to the native Peruvians, who guided him there. You'll love hearing about the legends and stories of the Inca from native Quechua guides and locals along the way-all that stuff you've learned in school about the Conquistadors doesn't quite sink in until you see places where they demolished once-beautiful Inca temples and built gigantic churches on top of them. Plus, with G Adventures, you'll have a great mix of guided tours and free time to explore the cities of Cusco and Lima on your own, as well as exclusive access to a traditional Quechua women's weaving cooperative and restaurant, experiences with the locals that you'll never forget. ...

Beautiful Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden - Cherry Blossom Viewing. Nishinomaru Garden is Osaka's most popular location for cherry blossom viewing and Hanami Parties. Nishinomaru Garden features around 600 cherry trees, including someiyoshino (the most popular variety of sakura (cherry blossom) in Japan) and around 95 kinds of Japanese apricot flowers. Nishinomaru Garden is located within the greater Osaka Castle Park between the Outer Western Moat and the Inner Moat of Osaka Castle. Nishinomaru Garden was opened in 1965. It is the site of the former residence of Kita-no-mandokoro (wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a Japanese ruler in the 16th century). Nishinomaru Garden covers an area of approximately 64,000 m2, combining open expanses of grass and the 600 cherry trees set against the background of the castle tower and the stone walls of a moat. The scenery, which changes from season to season, attracts many visitors throughout the year. While spring brings the bright colors of cherry ...

Beautiful Places to Visit in Singapore. Both urban and natural attractions in this mega-metropolis. From the marvellous display of water and lights to the numerous beaches, Singapore is all about sci-fi architecture, billion-dollar gardens, contemporary art, striking new hotels and of course a retail joyride.   Singapore Botanical Garden Travelers on a budget will appreciate the Singapore Botanic Gardens as most of the gardens are free; there is only a charge for the National Orchid Garden, the most visited section of the garden. The garden contains more than 60,000 species of plants and animals, and is home to the world’s first children’s garden. Past visitors rave about the tropical greenery of the gardens.  Garden by the Bay Gardens by the Bay is a recent addition to Singapore’s tourist attractions, but is one that gardeners won’t want to miss visiting. Open less than a decade, Gardens by the Bay is built on reclaimed land in central Singapore. It consists of thr...