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40 Incredible Secret Places Most Travelers Don't Know About. The Last One Blew Me Away...

40 Incredible Secret Places Most Travelers Don't Know About. The Last One Blew Me Away...

33 Unbelievable Places To Visit Before You Die. I Can't Believe These Actually Exist On Earth... So many other-worldly places exist right on our planet, and we never even knew about it. Here are 33 landmarks that look like paintings and scenes from science fiction movies. earthporm.com During the rainy season, the world’s largest salt flat becomes the world's largest mirror. michaelyamashita.com These unqiuely tall and thin mountains are so alien that they were used in James Cameron’s “Avatar.” niccolobonfadini.comniccolobonfadini.com These sentinels are actually giant trees covered in snow and ice. apod.nasa.gov natureflip.com This 240-meter-long cave system has been one of Guilin, China’s most popular attractions for over 1200 years. amusingplanet.com all-that-is-interesting.com Ice caves are temporary structures that form at the edge of glaciers when flowing water melts a hole into glaciers. amusingplanet.com all-that-is-interesting.com This canyon was formed by millions of years of flowing water that carved out a deep, yet narrow crevice. wikipedia.org jeffwongdesign.com independent.co.uk

The Best Websites on the Internet It's seriously hard to keep track of which sites have the greatest content and resources. So to help make things easier, we've compiled this comprehensive list of over 100 of the best websites on the internet. The sites on this list are those that we consider to be genuinely useful, top-of-the-line websites (not apps) where you'll find what you need. Books Project Gutenberg Own an e-reader but hate paying for e-books? GoodReads What could be better than large social network for book enthusiasts? Audible The internet's home of audio books, Audible has an insanely-sized catalog featuring most classics, many new releases, and a host of quality audio courses to keep you learning for years. If you're anything like me, your list of books to read is literally never ending. Book Riot You can be a book lover without being pretentious. Pixel of Ink Invaluable for Kindle owners, Pixel of Ink tracks down great Kindle ebooks available cheaply or for free. WhichBook Browsing Instapaper Pocket Google Translate

Paris: Paris Metro/museum passes The Paris public transport system, known by the acronym RATP, is one of the world's most comprehensive and efficient. It includes the Métro, the (mostly) underground rail network covering the entire city, and the RER (light suburban rail) and bus systems. For pricing purposes it is based on eight "Zones" essentially concentric circles. Zones 1 and 2 comprise the 20 numbered arrondissements of Paris proper. Individual transport tickets and Carnets Prices quoted below are from RATP website and valid from January 2013 A single-use Métro/bus ticket costs €1.70. A "Carnet" (karn-ay) of 10 single-use tickets costs €13.30. Carnets can be purchased on arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport from French Tourist Information Desks in Arrivals Individual tickets and Carnets of tickets can be used any time, even months after they were purchased. Note that you should keep your ticket until you leave the system. Multi-use transport passes Zone 1-4 Mobilis Pass €10.85 Zone 1-5 Mobilis Pass €15.65 . Zone 1-5 €7.85

35 Clearest Waters In The World To Swim In Before You Die Tweet Every one loves taking a dip in the clearest of waters on a beautiful hot summers day. So if you are missing the summer already then check out our list of 35 of the most clearest waters in the world to swim in before you die. 1. Photo – Jocas A. Linapacan Island is a municipality in the province of Palawan and has some of the clearest waters in the world. [SEE ALSO - Amazing Swimming Pools You Would Love To Dive Into] 2. Photo – Rishwan (Richy) The Maldive Islands, sit in the Indian Ocean and consist of twenty-six atolls. Its population of 328,536 (2012) inhabits 192 of its 1,192 islands. 3. Photo: Unknown Bodrum is a district and a port city in the southwestern Region of Turkey. Bodrum Castle, built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 15th century, overlooks the harbour and the marina. 4. Photo – O.Taillon Cayo Coco is an island in central Cuba and well known for its all inclusive resorts. 5. Photo – visualpanic 6. Photo – To Sua Ocean Trench 7. Photo – National Geographic 8. 9. 10. 11.

Watch Free English Dubbed Anime & Anime Movies | Download Complete Cartoons Shows & Movies Online - Animetoon.tv 8 Ruined Cities That Remain a Mystery to This Day Awsome list Annalee! Although, I would have chosen Teotihuacan over Palenque. They Thrived between the 700BC through the 700AC. No one knows where they came from and what's best, no one knows where they went. They were traders in the best sense of the word, with "consulates and diplomats" from other civilizations living in town, with a "diplomatic" district representing each tribe of the entire Mesoamerican region. Flagged

megashare “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring. “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. “Man of Steel” A young itinerant worker is forced to confront his secret extraterrestrial heritage when Earth is invaded by members of his race. “Iron Man 3” When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. “G.I. The G.I.

The Best Websites For... solo travellers By Fred Mawer Published: 13:27 GMT, 4 March 2014 | Updated: 14:54 GMT, 4 March 2014 Taking a holiday on your own can be a trial. But there are websites that can help single people team up with like-minded fellow travellers, provide advice on keeping costs down, and offer breaks specifically for solo holidaymakers. Like minds: You don't have to travel alone and suffer the costs of single supplements, there are plenty of websites geared towards solo travellers www.travellingalone.co.uk A straightforward website packed with advice about – you guessed it – travelling alone. The tips for solo travel by continent and type of holiday are also worth reading. www.singleplanet.co.uk Over one hundred places to stay, worldwide, deemed to be good for single travellers aged around 25 or older, in so far as they offer opportunities for guests to interact with other people also staying there on their own. www.travbuddy.com TravBuddy is one of the best websites that helps travellers link up. www.justyou.co.uk

How to Write a Great Travel Journal: 9 Tips Welcome to Solo Traveler. To receive the monthly Newsletter and the mid-month Solo Travel Advisory of deals, please subscribe on your right. Thanks for visiting! Your journal is a window through which you’ll see your travels in the future. I write about my travels all the time. In my journal I cover the details – date, time, place, cost… In my blog I delve into my discoveries, feelings and learnings. For those who don’t blog, a journal is the place to hold both kinds of memories. Here are 9 tips to help you write a journal that covers both. This is a fun and inspiring travel journal. Tips for Writing a Travel Journal Blog or book? Get down the details. Journal writing as part of our Reader Retreat. In January we have a Readers’ Retreat in Northern Ontario. You can learn more about the retreat here. Solo Traveler Reader Retreat Related posts:

7 Reasons Why You Should Travel Alone At Least Once In Your Life 1. You will meet amazing people. While traveling with friends or a significant other can be a lot of fun, traveling solo for a certain amount of time can prove to be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do because of the great people you’ll meet. When we travel with friends or a partner, we tend to stick to that little group of familiar faces and even though you’ll meet new people, the dynamics and interactions won’t be as deep and fulfilling. 2. When you travel on your own and you start meeting people and making awesome friends, you’ll probably team up with travel buddies and end up expanding your travel plans. When you’re traveling, you’re open to change and you’ll welcome it with open arms. 3. This is a big one, especially if it’s your first solo experience. Safety can be a great comfort, but common sense is the key. 4. Everyone wants to find their better half and much is said about failed relationships while on the road. 5. 6. 7. Just disconnect from the world for a while.

6 rights you have as an airline passenger FLYING RIGHTS. Airline passengers have rights the government wants local and foreign carriers to observe. Photo by AFP MANILA, Philippines - The Air Passenger Bill of Rights is out and will take effect December 21. As an airline passenger, these are the key things you need to know: 1. If your checked-in baggage were offloaded from the flight you're in due to "operational, safety, or security reasons," the airline has to inform you ASAP, give you a report, and ensure that your offloaded baggage is carried in the next flight with available space. The airline should deliver the baggage to you within an hour from the time the flight carrying your baggage arrives at your destination. 2. An airline is allowed to overbook a flight -- an industry practice of selling more than the seats the aircraft has, based on demand-supply for a specific flight -- as long as the passengers who are bumped off do so voluntarily. 3. 4. 5. 6.

The Fearless Foodie’s Field Guide to Restaurants in Binondo! The Mooncake Festival may be over, but that’s no reason to pass up the chance to visit one of Manila’s oldest neighborhoods and food hubs, Binondo! For a taste of truly authentic Cantonese food from some of Manila’s longest-standing Chinese restaurants, it’s really the only place that comes to mind! We went through looloo reviews for restaurants in Manila’s Chinatown, and found the area’s most-reviewed and top-rated places: Click the image to view in full resolution! The place’s slightly messy interiors and beaten-down display only adds to the old-time charm of this Binondo staple. Hakaw and hotpots — these are two things that Golden Fortune is pretty well-known for, according to reviews. Tucked away in one of Binondo’s narrow alleys is this restaurant that specializes in hand-pulled noodles. Sure, they’ve got the usual Chinese restaurant favorites like xiao long bao, siomai, asado, etc. If you’re looking for a light snack while exploring Chinatown, consider New Po Heng as your next stop.

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