“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.”
~ Aldous Huxley
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1) Bagan, Myanmar: The ancient gilded city of Bagan is home to thousands of honey-colored pagodas – check out the 9 most beautiful temples in Bagan that you absolutely must see.
2) Morocco: On a tour of the colorful Tetouan Medina in Morocco, see spices, squawking chickens, mounds of aubergine, and uh oh, sheep and goat heads!
3) Gardens around the globe: Take a peek at 21 of the most gorgeous gardens in the world.
4) St. Petersburg: It’s frothy and full of mirrors and gold. But there’s no denying the Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg is a treat for the eyes.
5) Sri Lanka: This teardrop-shaped island is fascinating – and the 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Sri Lanka are epic.
Make every day Valentine’s Day and enjoy these 17 most romantic things to do in Venice, Italy! From sipping Bellinis at Hotel Cipriani to lingering over a romantic lunch on Torcello Island, you’ll love this enchanting city.
Porto vs Lisbon: Which is better? That’s like choosing between wine and chocolate. The better choice for you really depends on whether you’re a city lover, culture craver, wine devotee or beach bum!
You may go for the beach. But Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon sculptures and art will tempt you away from your beach chair! Free tours and ArtWalk also make the city a mecca for art lovers.
Admire a Gothic cathedral. Hike donkey trails. Swim in idyllic coves. And you must stay in a finca! There are many great things to do in Mallorca.
The world’s most beautiful gardens include the French gardens at Versailles, Alnwick Castle’s poison garden and Xochimilco’s floating gardens.
Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany. You can visit his old house (see his pianos). But there are more things to do in Bonn too, like taking a river cruise to Drachenberg Castle.
Some of the fascinating things to do in exotic Stone Town, Zanzibar? Weep at a haunting old slave market. Learn about sultans at the Palace Museum. And go on a sunset dhow cruise.
You’ll love these unique and special places in Greece! Hidden gems like Kefalonia, romantic islands like Skiathos, and Meteora, with its monasteries atop soaring rock pillars.