Paris-the city of love

Paris, the capital of France, called the city of love, is one of the most beautiful capitals in the world and one of the largest cities. With the famous symbol Eiffel Tower, this city has an indescribable charm and can be a dream destination for your vacation.

It is ideal to go to Paris together with your loved one because, besides major cultural sites such as Cathedral Notre Damme du Paris, Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Basilica Sacre-Coer, here you can find many places full of romance such as walks along the river Senna, enjoying coffee at a cafe in Paris, all these making you to appreciate the most beautiful and simple things in life.

Lawrence Durell said about Paris : "The national characteristics... the restless metaphysical curiosity, the tenderness of good living and the passionate individualism.This is the invisible constant in a place with which the ordinary tourist can get in touch just by sitting quietly over a glass of wine in Paris bistro." In other words, Paris itself is a way to leave your life.

The sights of Paris are very different from the great monuments like the Palace of Versailles, Les Invalides, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the majestic cathedrals such as Notre-Damme, Sacred Coer, Sainte Chapelle to world class museums like the Louvre Museum, Centre Pampidou, Orsay Museum, art exhibitions, extraordinary gardens that parisians love them very much, such as Luxembourg gardens (on the left bank of the Senne), Tuileries gardens (route from the Louvre to the Arc de Triomphe), park Royal Versailles and large forests such as the Bois de Boulogne and Bois de Vincennes.

Free attractions in Paris are:

-Notre Dame de Paris is one of the main symbols of the city and can be accessed at any time free by the  tourists; 

-Montmartre, the most beautiful district of Paris, is where you can visit free the Sacre-Coeur Basilica;

-Le Champ de Mars is the market were is the Eiffel Tower. Here you can enjoy free all landscapes; 

-Jardin des Tuileries is an historical garden where Queen Marie Antoinette walks and you can follow the Napoleon  path up to the Arc de Triomphe;

-Pere Lachaise Cemetery is a place of pilgrimage for lovers of culture and art, here being the tombs of Honore de Balzac, Marcel Proust and Oscar Wilde;

 -Modern Art Museum is a free alternative for    those who want to see a part of French art          before you go to visit Louvre Museum. 

       

   In conclusion, Paris must occupy first place in    the list of your future vacations. Here is a         photo gallery that definitely will make  you        dream of this city, paradise of art, culture      and last but not the least , the city of love.

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Bali-exotic destination for a dream vacation

Bali is an exotic island paradise, known for its green rice terraces, for its volcanoes height that can exceed 3000 meters, for  its people that although poor, are very hospitable and not least for its temples where you can view  incredible sunsets.

Bali island belongs to Indonesia which is famous for beautiful tropical beaches with palms and flowers that grow up huge, for  diversity of art represented by sculpture, painting, dance and ceremonies dedicated to the gods. In Bali are organized numerous ceremonies and festivals. 

The representative temples of Bali tourism are Tanah Lot temple, the temple Pura Jagatnatha,  dedicated to god temple Sang Hyang Widi Wasa, Pura Besakih that is  situated on mountainside Agung.

Those who want to spend their holiday in Bali will not think twice because it is a paradise destination. When you arrive on the island you can make various trips and tours with buses, cars, boats and even airplanes. 

The featured sights for a dream vacation are: 

- Kintamani, a mountain village located at 1500 m altitude, where you can admire Lake Batur and Batur Volcano, still active. You can visit the village Trunyan; 

- Tampaksiring were we can visit  the Tirta Empul temple and Elephant Cave; 

-The Mother Temple is the most sacred of Bali and the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia; 

-many museums such as Puri Lukisan in Ubud, Neka in Campuhan Gallery in Ubud Neka, Agung Rai Gallery in Peliatan and Agung Rai Museum  in Pengosekan.

In Bali, besides visiting the beauty of nature, we can make  many other activities such as: 
- Water sports: swimming, snorkelling, water skiing, parasailing, wind surfing; 
- Scuba Diving, the best places are along the east coast near Candi Dasa, Amed and Tulamben and near Nusa Penida;
- Fishing: there are companies that rent yachts and fishing boats; 
- Cruises: Daily organized near islands Nusa Penida  and Nusa Lembongan  on the south-east were you can also practice water sports;
- Submarine Safari: submarine tours of 36 seats in the Gulf Amuk Bay, Padangbai; 
- Other activities: golf, tennis and squash, white water rafting, karting, bungee jumping, horseback riding, paintball, traditional dance classes ,cooking classes;

If you want to buy souvenirs recommend natural teas, spices, frames decorated with banana leaves, wood carvings and of course the famous Indonesian coffee.

In conclusion, Bali offers many exotic places that can turn your vacation into a true paradis. In completing the thought, here is a photo gallery of the most representative locations.

Thailand - the fairyland, a great travel destination

Thailand, also known as the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country located in the center of the Indochina peninsula in South East Asia. 

Thailand is called the land of pagodas, the  country of the smile and the fairyland of Asia. 

In this country you can plan your dream vacations and exotic honeymoons. Thailand, through the two cities Bangkok and Tron, has a lot to offer to cultural  lovers  and through the beaches and landscapes that it has, it  can satisfy the tastes of all  nature lovers.

Thailand can enchant with various activities such as: 

-here you can delight sun and beaches all throughout the hole year but one of the best months to visit Thailand is november;

 -thai traditional food will impress even the best chefs;

-the Buddhism will impress you with its  beautiful temples and cultural diversity specific to this religion;

-night-life, which was one of the reasons that attracts many young tourists throughout the hole  year,  is varies from night clubs to many great beach bars;

- for lovers of shopping, Thailand offers a variety of markets where you can find the most  interesting and the funniest  holiday souvenirs;

If i couldn`t convince you with the arguments that i  have brought till now, i hope that in  the next gallery of photo  you will discover  the beauty of this exotic country that is worth to see it at least once in lifetime.

Himalayan Mountains

Himalayas form a continuous arc for nearly 2600 km around the edges of the Indian subcontinent, from the curve of the river Indus in the north-west to the Brahmaputra river in northern est.In this mountain belts are Tibetan Plateau. The Himalayas form the highest mountain region on the planet. Here you can meet mountains over 8,000 meters high, the highest being Mount Everest with a height of 8848 meters.

Indian Himalayas influences the climate of the peninsula appeared a cold air masses from Central Asia. Vegetation is influenced by climate. In the past almost all the sub-Himalayan region was covered by tropical forests. Much of this area has been deforested, leaving only in the inaccessible forests, or on steep slope

The Himalaya are among the youngest mountain ranges on the planet and consist mostly of uplifted sedimentary andmetamorphic rock.The Himalayas have the third largest deposit of ice and snow in the world, after Antarctica and the Arctic.

The beauty of this mountains  can be seen in the following photo gallery.

In conclusion, the Himalayas are by far one of the most outstanding destinations for a dream vacation.

Yosemite National Park, California

Located in central California, Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 and draws four

million annual visitors.Yosemite Valley is open year-round, but much of the remaining park is closed in late autumn because of snow and re-opens in mid to late spring. Open-air tours around Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias are available. Many people enjoy short walks and longer hikes to waterfalls in Yosemite Valley, or walks amongst Giant Sequoias in the Mariposa, Tuolumne, or Merced Groves. Others like to drive or take a tour bus to Glacier Point (summer-fall) to see a spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country, or drive along the scenic Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows (summer-fall) and go for a walk or hike.

In addition to exploring the natural features of the park, visitors can also learn about the natural and cultural history of Yosemite Valley at a number of facilities in the valley: the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center, the adjoining Yosemite Museum, and the Nature Center at Happy Isles. There are also two National Historic Landmarks: the LeConte Memorial Lodge (Yosemite's first public visitor center), and the world-famous Ahwahnee Hotel. Camp 4 was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Rock climbing is an important part of Yosemite. Camp 4, a walk-in campground in Yosemite Valley, was instrumental in the development of rock climbing as a sport, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Climbers can generally be spotted in the snow-free months on anything from ten-foot-high (3 m) boulders to the 3,300-foot (1.0 km) face of El Capitan. Classes are offered by numerous groups on rock climbing.

Bicycle rentals are available in Yosemite Valley spring through fall.Water activities are plentiful during warmer months. Rafting can be done through the Yosemite Valley on the Merced River. There is also a swimming pool available at Curry Village.

In 2010, Yosemite National Park was honored with its own quarter under the America the Beautiful Quarters program.

Here is a photo guide for all to see what landscapes offer this amazing park:

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Palma de Mallorca, Spain

The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras

The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995, the first-ever property to be included in the cultural landscape category of the World Heritage List.This inscription has five sites: the Batad Rice Terraces, Bangaan Rice Terraces (both in Banaue), Mayoyao Rice Terraces (in Mayoyao), Hungduan Rice Terraces (in Hungduan) and Nagacadan Rice Terraces (in Kiangan), all in the Ifugao Province, the Philippines.

The rice terraces of the Cordilleras are the only monuments in the Philippines that show no evidence of having been influenced by colonial cultures. Owing to the difficult terrain, the Cordillera tribes are among the few peoples of the Philippines who have successfully resisted any foreign domination and have preserved their authentic tribal culture. 

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The Wave, Arizona-U.S.

The Wave is a sandstone rock formation located in the United States of America near the Arizona-Utah border, on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes, in the Paria Canyon on the Colorado Plateau.

The Wave is comprised of sandstone dunes that have calcified vertically and horizontally, turning into compacted rocks over time.

While the rocks have been hardened, they are still susceptible to damage. Only 20 visitors a day are allowed to walk through the ravine, and permits are required. The permits are issued through online. The tour guides are available for hire

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It is famous among hikers and photographers for its colorful, undulating forms.

Hawaii- a dream destination

Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states (August 21, 1959), and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of Australia. Hawaii’s diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches and oceanic surrounding, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists alike

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Hawaii offers six romantic islands, tailor-made for two. Spend the day sharing in adventures from watching the sunrise atop Haleakala to watching the sunset from Waikiki Beach. When the day is done, sip champagne while relaxing to the rhythmic ebb and flow of the ocean. Tomorrow there are beaches to explore. Sunsets to chase. Surprises to stumble upon. You’ll see why the special moments of your trip to Hawaii become even more memorable when they’re shared together.

Waimea Bay is widely known as the birthplace of big wave surfing. Waimea’s big winter waves subside in the summer, for perfect beach conditions. 

One of the most popular landmarks in Hawaii, Pearl Harbour is the largest natural harbor in the state and also the only naval base in the United States to have the distinction to be recognized as a National Historical Landmark. Pearl Harbour offers visitors a variety of ways to learn about the history and the events of the past.