Thursday, June 12, 2014

20 Most amazing places which most travelers do not know

Ristorante Grotta Palazzese, Polignano a Mare, Italy



Ristorante Grotta Palazzese, Polignano a Mare, Italy
The beach of Polignano a Mare will blow your mind as well!

Chichilianne, Rhone Alpes, France



Chichilianne, Rhone Alpes, France
The breathtaking Mont Aiguille is nearly 7,000 foot tall and offers amazing views of the French Prealps.

Nauru, Micronesia



Nauru, Micronesia
Ever heard of Nauru? Neither had we. This tiny island nation has a population of less than 10,000 and because of its obscurity is the least visited country in the world. With miles of untouched beaches and forests, you’d better pay a visit quickly before more people learn about this island paradise.

Tigers Nest Monastery, Paro Valley, Bhutan



Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Paro Valley, Bhutan
This 17th century temple sits on the edge of a cliff 3,000 feet above the Paro valley. The holy site was built to protect the cave in which Guru Padmasambhava, a leader of Buddhism, meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours.

Dubrovnik, Croatia



Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik is a medieval city is still largely intact. So much so, that parts of the city are used as King’s Landing in Game of Thrones. The city is brimming with amazing architecture and surrounded by the Mediterranean on one side and walls on the other.

Albarracn, Aragon, Spain



Albarracín, Aragon, Spain
Albarracín is a beautifully preserved medieval village in Northern Spain. The rock paintings in the cliff-foot caves of the Albarracin Cultural Park (some of the most important evidences of the Levantine prehistoric art of Spain) and the “Picaportes” (door knobs) are something to marvel at!

Bagan, Burma



Bagan, Burma
Bagan is an ancient city hidden deep inside Burma. At the height of the Kingdom of Pagan, the city had over 10,000 Buddhist temples. Today, over 2200 of these are still standing, making it an amazing place to visit.

Aescher, Switzerland



Aescher, Switzerland
Aescher hotel is so high up on the Appenzellerland mountains that you have to hike or get a cable car to reach it. Amenities are intentionally basic but the food is hearty and the nearby trails lead to exhilarating adventures.

Haiku Stairs, Hawaii



Haiku Stairs, Hawaii
Known as the Stairway to Heaven, this fairly unknown hiking trail can be found on the island of O’ahu. The trail is steep and ends at a peak 2,800 feet above the sea, which offers amazing views of the island.

Pingvallavatn Lake, Iceland



Pingvallavatn Lake, Iceland
Found deep within this huge National Park is the boundary between North America and Europe. Lucky divers can swim in between the tectonic plates of these two continents, which is getting 2 centimeters wider every year.

Chefchaouen, Northwest Morocco



Chefchaouen, Northwest Morocco

Lord Howe Island, Australia



Lord Howe Island, Australia
This beautiful island is mostly untouched by man, with a tiny native population and only 400 tourists being allowed to visit each year. The limit is in place to protect the amazing natural landscape of Howe Island, which is home to a beautiful crystal lagoon and coral reef.

Bishop Castle, San Isabel National Forest, Rye, Colorado



Bishop Castle, San Isabel National Forest, Rye, Colorado
Bishop Castle is undoubtedly one of the craziest castles in the world, created by the one-man castle builder Jim Bishop. It’s an incredible place to get married or just to visit for inspiration.

Huacachina, Peruvian desert



Huacachina, Peruvian desert
Huacachina is a tiny village of just over 100 people built around a lush oasis in an otherwise barren desert. For a few bucks, you can rent sandboarding equipment and try one of the locals’ favorite thrills.

The Bastei Bridge in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Germany



The Bastei Bridge in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Germany
Visit also Lilienstein, one of several small mesas in Saxony – it’s surreal to watch the fog roll over.

Cappadocia, Turkey



Cappadocia, Turkey
Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia, best known for its unique moon-like landscape, underground cities and cave towns.  All of which is best seen from the sky, with dozens of hot air balloons offering amazing bird eye views.

Hallstatt, Austria



Hallstatt, Austria
Hallstat is a medieval village which is home to less than 1,000 people. High in the mountains of Hallstat, you can explore prehistoric mines that were some of the first in the entire world.

Leptis Magna, Tripoli, Libya



Leptis Magna, Tripoli, Libya
Leptis Magna was once a major city of the Roman Empire. Now, its ruins act as an adventurer’s playground. If you want to experience the amazing sights of ancient Rome, but avoid competing with the crowds, this is the place to go.

The Alczar of Segovia, Spain



The Alcázar of Segovia, Spain
The Alcázar of Segovia is a stone fortification, located in the old part of the city. It’s one of the most distinctive castles in Spain by the virtue of its shape – like the bow of a ship.

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