The French capital had not particularly attracted me perhaps because it was overly publicized or perhaps because it was simply not yet the time, however I preferred to travel the world as long as visiting the city of lovers. After that I made other trips to the Ville Lumiere because it really hit my heart, but with this post of mine I want to remember my first time where I limited myself, so to speak to visit tourist Paris, which still manages to excite even a traveler demanding.
Not only Santorini, Mykonos and Paros: if you also count the uninhabited rocks, the Greek islands reach almost 6 thousand units. Of the inhabited areas, some are beloved by visitors who storm them in summer and winter; others remain totally ignored, despite being beautiful and suggestive like the most famous ones. And in these little touristy Greek islands and in the most remote archipelagos we recommend you to dive this summer: not to crowd them and reverse the route, but to give the possibility to less glamorous beaches (and perfect for solo, couple and family trips) to become your favorites.
Heading out on Holiday doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. When travel budgets are tight or if you don’t have the money to take your entire family on a flight, hotel, and entertainment, there are lower cost ways of vacationing on a budget. Now that we have three kids over the age of two, each child needs their own seat on a plane. Heading from San Francisco to Seattle can be well over a thousand dollars in airfare alone. Regardless of the cost, we still enjoy spending time on Holiday with the kids, we just need to find ways to do it with a lower cost.
Dream holiday in Innsbruck and it is the capital of the Alps. And the Tyrol is a city where there is no need to choose between urban and mountain activities since it is only 20 minutes from downtown. In this sense, it is really a pleasure to be sitting in an outdoor cafe overlooking the medieval monuments of the historic center of Innsbruck. And, in just half an hour, is on the terrace of a high mountain restaurant at 2,000 meters altitude.
The 7 wonders of the modern world were designated in 2007 during a vote organized by the association New Seven Wonders Foundation. This ranking follows what we know as the 7 wonders of the world (old); a list established by two great Greek spirits (Herodotus and Callimachus of Cyrene) a few hundred years before JC. Thus, on July 7, 2007, in Lisbon was unveiled the list.
The 7 wonders of the modern world
1. Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is a set of military constructions erected to defend the country’s northern border. It is the most important human construction ever made. And this, whether on the surface, in mass or even in length. Moreover, the last measure of its length (in 1990), we deliver a stunning result: 6.259 kilometers. Since 1987 she is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Finally, let’s cut short an urban legend, the Great Wall of China is not visible from space! Although it is several thousand kilometers long, it is only 6 meters wide. Thus, as soon as one exceeds one hundred kilometers of altitude it is done entirely in its surroundings.
2. City of Petra in Jordan
The city of Petra, located south of present-day Jordan, was created towards the end of the 8th century BC by Edomites. It was later occupied by the Nabataeans and prospered thanks to its strategic position on the road of incense and spices. It is the second wonders of the modern world.
At its peak, 25,0000 people lived there before it gradually fell into oblivion. It was rediscovered in 1812 by the Swiss explorer Jean Louis Burckhardt. Subsequently, she was listed in 1985 as UNESCO World Heritage. It is from a major tourist site.
3. Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Christ the Redeemer, or O Cristo Redentor in Portuguese, is a statue of Jesus Christ designed by the Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa. It was made between 1926 and 1931 by the sculptors Paul Landowski (French) and Gheorghe Leonida (Romanian).
From the top of Mount Corcovado, it overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and embraces its bay with open arms. The statue is 30 meters high and its pedestal 8 meters. It is one of the 5 tallest statues in the world.
4. Machu Picchu in Peru
Machu Picchu is an Inca city of the fifteenth century perched at 2,438 meters above sea level in the middle of the Andes. At the time, and according to archaeologists, it would have been either an imperial residence or a religious sanctuary. Or both. Pride of Peru, this city was abandoned after the decline of the Inca empire.
Thus, it remains unfinished today and that is perhaps what gives it all its charm. Indeed, every year very many tourists go there. Finally, note that it has been listed since 1983 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Chichen Itza site is an ancient Mayan city located on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The first traces of construction date from the 8th century and its presence here is due to the cenotés that surround it. These famous wells of fresh water thus allowed the Mayans to easily meet their water needs. Since 1988 it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the 5th wonders of the modern world.
6. Colosseum of Rome in Italy
Huge amphitheater in the center of Rome, the Colosseum is the largest arena ever erected during the Roman Empire. Its construction began between 70 and 72 AD, under Emperor Vespasian. The Herculean works lasted nearly a hundred years and ended in 80 under Titus.
With a capacity of between 50,000 and 75,000 spectators, the Coliseum has hosted both fights (animal and gladiator) and public performances. Jewels of Italy, it was classified in 1980 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today it still hosts shows, but exceptionally.
7. Taj Mahal in Agra, India
There are few stories as moving as the Taj Mahal. Indeed, this white marble mausoleum built by the Muslim Mughal emperor Shâh Jahân was erected in memory of his wife Arjumand Bânu Begam. She died while giving birth to their fourteenth child.
The construction of the mausoleum that began in 1631 was completed in 1648. Taj Mahal, which means “palace of the crown” in Persian, is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Registered in UNESCO World Heritage in 1983, it is 73 meters high and every year around 7 million tourists visit it.
If there is a perfect country for nature lovers, it is New Zealand. We will highlight some of the best places to visit in New Zealand throughout the article. From any cardinal point where you start your route, you will find impressive natural contrasts with amazing flora and fauna. It is the country with the most variety of scenarios in which we have been since it has allowed us to enjoy the fine sand of the desert, the icy ice of the glaciers, the forests in the highest mountains and multicolored lakes.
Machu Picchu, without a doubt, deserves to be where it is. A 100% cultural destination for those travelers who love history, culture and adventure, And who has been named
The holidays are approaching and I know that many of you will be served by these tips for traveling in cold weather. So, here I have a full article, so they can go to the North Pole if they wanted
The best mountain with children– Until about 3 years we can still bring the kids with a backpack baby carrier but from that age are many times. When we surrender unable to motivate
Halloween is coming and today we travel to New York to see seven haunted houses, mysterious places to be scared. The legend and the history are mixed sometimes with the spectacle and in these places everything is prepared so that our hairs stand on end … Refrain delicate hearts.
