8 cidades pequenas que vão te conquistar A pequena e colorida Burano, localizada a poucos quilômetros de Veneza, acolhe os visitantes com suas casas multicoloridas. (foto: Skyscanner) Pequenos e pitorescos, os destinos de hoje mostram que tamanho não é documento. No caso destas cidades, quanto menor, melhor. Para um viajante que gosta de uma experiência enriquecedora, fica difícil se decidir apenas entre grandes centros urbanos e cidades pequenas, já que estes dois tipos de destinos têm muito a oferecer. Estas pequenas localidades ficam ainda melhores quando se aliam à beleza de cenários únicos, formados por arquitetura bem características ou por paisagens naturais. 1. A pequena e colorida Burano, localizada a poucos quilômetros de Veneza, acolhe os visitantes com suas casas multicoloridas. A poucos quilômetros de Veneza, fica a pequena e colorida Burano. 2. Casas tradicionais às margens do rio Lauch, em Colmar. 3. Castelo de Bled, Eslovênia (foto: Eduardo Vessoni) 4. 5. 6. 7. Morro de São Paulo (foto: Setur/Alex Oliveira) 8.
10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Italy Posted on: April 17th in Beautiful Places, Europe, Travel by Scott Balaam. Like this Post? It’s amazing how many Italians opt not to go abroad for their holidays. When I taught English in Rome I used to ask my students why they didn’t visit other countries. They simply replied: “Why would we? We have incredible culture, the best beaches and mountains to go skiing in the winter!” 1. Photo Venice is one of the most famous cities in Italy and one that’s built on water. 2. Photo Milan is one of Europe’s richest cities and Italy’s home of fashion. 3. Photo Verona is a lovely city which was made famous by Shakespeare’s famous story of Romeo and Juliet. 4. Photo A city known for its beauty, left-wing politics, wealth and most importantly its cuisine. 5. Photo Florence is a fascinating place and an art lovers dream. 6. Photo It’s impossible to do a tour of Italy without visiting the capital. 7. Photo This coastline should be on everyone’s list of beautiful places to visit in Italy. 8. Photo 9. Photo
Top 10 Incredible Train Trips" The controversial Qinghai-Tibet Railway opened in 2006 and was the first train to access the Tibet Autonomous Region because of its altitude. At its highest point, the track runs at more than 16,000 feet (4,877 meters) above sea level, making it the world's highest altitude train. The trip from Beijing to Lhasa takes about 45 hours. A large portion of the tracks on the Lhasa leg of the trip are built on permafrost, a permanently frozen layer of soil. The train winds up through the Kunlun Shan and Tanggula mountain ranges. While the train's construction does mean more jobs, critics worry about its impact on Tibet and its culture.
30 Epic Places You Must Go Before 30 Traveling young is important because it shapes your worldview. When you travel young, you realize who you are and what you believe in before it’s time to make the big-kid decisions (career, marriage, and all that scary stuff) that will impact the rest of your life. If you were to visit each of these places before turning 30, you would be pretty darn well in touch with yourself and pretty equipped to take on real, adult existence. Check out -- and check off! 30. 29. 28. 27. 26. 25. 24. 23. 22. 21. 20. 19. 18. 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story indicated that the Berlin Wall was built by Nazi Germany. Also on HuffPost:
Río de Janeiro: conocé las paradas de la cidade maravilhosa - Ana Markarian - Revista Ohlalá! De inmensa belleza, la cidade maravilhosa ofrece un sinfín de paseos, entretenimientos, bares y tiendas en las que vale la pena sumergirse y conocer todas sus propuestas. A continuación, un recorrido para los turistas que se animan a todo. Feria de Antigüedades Encantadora feria de antigüedades con objetos de estilo en deco y moda. / Ana Markarian y Maritza Caneca Foto 1 de 6 Los domingos, en la Praça Santos Dumont hay una encantadora feria de antigüedades con objetos de estilo en deco y moda. Dónde:Praça Santos Dumont, Gávea. Ver mapa más grande Jardin Botanico Fundado en 1808, cuenta con alredor de 7200 especies de plantas. Dónde: Rua Jardin Botanico 920 y 1008. Cuándo: de lunes a domingos de 8 a 17 hs. Más info: www.jbrj.gov.br Ferias y algo más En varios puntos de la ciudad, todos los días, hay ferias de alimentos, en donde se encuentran flores, condimentos y algunos utensilios de cocina. Gilson Martins Foto 1 de 3 Si lo que querés es ir de compras, entonces no podés no pasar por esta tienda.
Packing List Home Packing List We created this packing list with the help of our members - keen travellers who've been there and done that. They contributed their suggestions through our forums, which are a great resource for any traveller. Of course, no two people are the same, so consider this list a starting point. It has been designed to be useful for travellers of all types: male, female, young, old, short-term, long-term, etc. Download to Excel Download to Word Download to PDF Print If you have any suggestions for items that should be included, contact us with your ideas and we will gladly review them. Essentials Address list and list of important contacts or numbers Backpack, suitcase, sports bag (something to pack everything in) Paper or Notebook Passport (check validity!) Finances Resource: Money on the Road Clothes Clothes Accessories Toiletries First Aid Kit Resource: Stay Healthy on the Road Other Items More suggestions: What Would You Pack? Trip Planning and Packing Tips Online Travel Guide Top of page
10 Travel Web Sites Worth Bookmarking People managed to travel quite well before the Internet came along, although how they did it is now shrouded in mystery. There are so many Web sites to help you plan trips and book trips and fantasize about trips and (best of all) save money on trips that the difficulty is not finding a site that will help you but choosing from among the bounty. It’s been a while since I updated the bookmarks you’ll find next to the articles on the Frugal Traveler blog page, so I’ve decided to add a bunch more, ranging from the indispensable to the just-for-fun. Here is a selection of 10 that you should consider bookmarking. 1. The result may not be perfect, but it sure is helpful if you’re obsessed with one dish or simply like the very rational idea of determining where you’ll eat by the meal you want rather than by the chef who will cook it or the neighborhood it’s cooked in. 2. Let’s say you’re somewhere in Europe (or planning to be), and you want to see where you can go from there for very low cost.
The Traveller's Medicine Cabinet: 5 Essential Drugs for the Road While out roving you aren’t always (or even often) anywhere near a hospital or pharmacy. But, if you pack these nutritional supplements and natural medications wherever you go, you’ll be able to cope just fine. #1: Kratom The Situation You’re hiking the Appalachian trail in the dead of winter. Suddenly the worst happens; your boot gets caught between two rocks, you lose your footing and tumble to the ground, wrenching your ankle in the process. © Miserlou What It Is A leafy green plant grown mainly in Southeast Asia. Uses First and foremost, Kratom is a powerful painkiller similar to Morphine or Opium. Side-Effects Kratom is mildly addictive, about on par with caffeine. Forms Kratom can be purchased in dried leafy form, as an extract, a resin, or in pill form. Legality Kratom is legal in most of the developed world. #2: Kava Kava Kava Kava A leafy green plant grown throughout the Pacific islands. Kava can help to treat social anxiety or stress, and also works as a powerful relaxant. Oil of Oregano
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Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) This information tells you what you need to do to apply for a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417). You might be able to get this visa if you: have not previously entered Australia on a Work and Holiday (Temporary) visa (subclass 462)hold a valid passport from a country involved in the Working Holiday Program with Australiahave turned 18 years of age but have not yet turned 31are a genuine visitor who wants to have a holiday in Australiahave enough money to support yourself on a working holiday (about AUD 5000) have enough money to buy a return or onward travel ticket at the end of your staywill not be accompanied by dependent children at any time during your stay. Second Working Holiday Visa To apply for a second Working Holiday (Temporary) visa (subclass 417), you must: If you are already in Australia, and wish to remain onshore, you should apply for a second Working Holiday visa before your first Working Holiday visa expires. Health requirements You must meet certain health requirements.