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Wanaka, a lively town buzzing with carefree spirit
Wanaka is the gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park – a World Heritage Area – an alpine paradise of towering peaks, thundering waterfalls, spectacular glaciers, rainforest, rivers and valleys. Activities abound; for kids, for families, for the adventurous and extreme at heart and for those seeking peace and relaxation. Walking,…
New York City: How to avoid lines at the most popular attractions
During high season, one of the main time-eaters while sightseeing is standing in line. In fact, at big-name sights like the Empire State Building, waiting to get in can take up your entire afternoon. But, a smart approach can alleviate the wait. The weather matters When it’s raining or snowing…
“Giardino delle erbe” (herb garden) in Casola Valsenio
The “Giardino delle erbe” (herb garden) was opened in 1975 and is now entitled to its founder Augusto Rinaldi Ceroni. The garden was created with the purpose of maintaining and cultivating special medicinal and aromatic plants. Owned by the Emilia Romagna Region, since year 2000 it has been run by the…
Bergamo, an unforgettable day trip from Milan
Bergamo is an easy day trip from Milan, taking less than an hour by train. This scenic medieval city of 120,000 people is located in the Lombardia region of Italy in the foothills of the Alps. From Bergamo’s train station a one-euro bus ticket provides you with transportation up the hill…
The Glowing Caves
Visitors of New Zealand can’t miss the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves, definitely one of this country’s most amazing tourist attractions. These limestone caverns, full of grottos and incredible rock formations, as well as the underground river are lit by the blue-green luminescent light radiated by a myriad of Arachnocampa luminosa,…
The Alien Island
240 kilometers east of the coasts of Somalia, and 380 kilometers south of the Arabian Peninsula lies a small archipelago. Socotra (also spelled Soqotra), its largest island, is vastly uncontaminated thanks to the fact that it has been opened to tourism only recently. Being very isolated, Socotra has a…