Unique places

Are you going to Cambodia soon? Then I am sure that you will also visit the famous Angkor Wat temple complex! It is one of the 7 world wonders that you do not want to miss during your trip through Cambodia. The temple complex of Angkor is located near the nice town of Siem Reap. These temples are the beautiful remnant of the once powerful Khmer empire. Gazing at the dazzling beauty of these buildings is an experience that has to be very high on your bucket list! What are facts about Angkor Wat?

I have described 17 interesting facts about Angkor Wat!

As far as I’m concerned, the most beautiful square in the world is the Naqsh-e Jahan square in Isfahan, Iran. This square is also known under the name: The Imam square. If you are travelling there always be moments that you will remember forever and for me one of those moments when I first set foot on the immense square Naqsh-e Jahan square in Isfahan. Believe me, that square will surprise even the most seasoned traveler! Why?

Naqsh-e Jahan (Imam) square in Isfahan: the most beautiful square in the world!

The bridge over the river Kwai in Thailand is a railroad bridge built near the Thai city of Kanchanburi as part of the Railway of death. During construction many Western prisoners of war lost their lives. It’s the place where more than 100.000 people, among which are 3.000 Dutch people, lost their live during the construction of a railroad track. A pretty intense history and visiting the site is impressive. All information for a visit to the bridge over the river Kwai in Thailand!

A visit to the bridge over the river Kwai, Thailand!

Persepolis is a ruin city in located in the south of Iran. This ruin city used to be the capital of the Persian empire. You can visit the ruins of what once used to be a powerful city, destroyed by Alexander the Great. The name Persepolis is not the original name, the city used to be called Parsa. Parsa means city of the Persians. Persepolis is the Greek name with the same meaning, namely, city of the Persians. Imagine yourself being a real Persian princess looking over this ancient city! Persepolis is must visit in Iran!

Persepolis, a must visit in Iran!

Petra is the absolute highlight of my journey through Jordan! Petra is the reason that I think you should immediately put Jordan on your bucket list. Jordan has much to offer tourists, but Petra is of unmatched beauty that you will not find anywhere else in the world. The ancient city is partially carved out of red rocks and is beautifully hidden in a gorge. Here you stand eye to eye with one of the most beautiful buildings in the world! The history, the architecture and the beautiful landscape make Petra one of the most special places in the Middle East. What are fun facts about Petra?

Read on for 18 fun facts about the wonder of the world called Petra!

The Galapagos islands consist of multiple islands, but the main island, which all tourists eventually visit, is the island Santa Cruz. It is near the island Baltra’s airport (the biggest airport of the archipelago) and is one of the four islands where you can stay for the night. The place you will be staying on Santa Cruz is Puerto Ayora. This is the economical capital of the Galapagos Islands. Many cruises start in Puerto Ayora. There are multiple locations to stay the night. There are plenty of restaurants and shops, and it’s the only island with an ATM. Santa Cruz is a beautiful volcanic island with great landscapes and a great variety of vegetation. What are the best things to do at Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands?

What are the 5 best things to do when visiting Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands?

There are many great places in the world and people talk about the seven new world wonders in this context. A world wonder is simply a name for a natural phenomenon or construction made by mankind. The list with the seven modern world wonders exists since 07-07-2007. Because of a worldwide vote, more than 100 million people have voted and that’s how this list was put together. The list consists out of seven beautiful constructions, but almost nobody knows what these seven things actually are.

I have listed all Seven New Wonders of the World for you.

I want to go to the DMZ if I’m in South Korea! I have said that for years! It’s a weird and special place and it seemed to me to be quite an experience to be there. The DMZ is the buffer zone between North and South Korea, 4 km wide and 248 km long. It’s a kind of no-man’s country where the UN soldiers stand guard. In general, it is fairly quiet at the border. Once upon a time, however, an incident has occurred and the DMZ comes back to the news. How it’s like to visit the DMZ in South Korea?

I explain what a visit to the DMZ in South Korea looks like.

I love color and think it’s as cool as houses and other buildings in cities are painted in different colors. Colorful cities always make me very happy. And of course they are super photogenic! I can not help but walk around with a big smile in a town full of colored houses. Colorful cities are great to visit!

I have put the 10 most colorful cities in a row for you!

The Alhmabra is Spain’s most visited building with 2.5 million visitors annually. The Alhambra in Granada is one of the most beautiful places you can visit in Europe, as it is a large palace complex from the time of the Moors (Arab people). They ruled over Spain until the sixteenth century and brought Islamic elements into the Spanish culture. Tips for visiting the Alhambra!

Everything you need to know about visiting The Alhambra and tips!