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.
Cultural Travel
Are you curious about art, history, architecture, theater and gardens?
Then come journey through the world of culture!
5 top cultural travel experiences:
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. But with so much gold, there’s no denying that 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.
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Discover 29 delightful things to do in Mallorca, Spain
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.
21 of the most gorgeous gardens in the world
The world’s most beautiful gardens include the French gardens at Versailles, Alnwick Castle’s poison garden and Xochimilco’s floating gardens.
17 Delightful things to do in Bonn, Germany
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.
17 Spellbinding things to do in Stone Town, Zanzibar
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.
15 Hidden gems and unique places to visit in Greece
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.
100+ Surprising and fun facts about Greece
It’s illegal to wear high heels to the Acropolis, and Crete has healing powers. Really? These 100+ cool facts about Greece are fascinating!
The 11 most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico
Bursting with Baroque churches and gardens, the colonial cities in Mexico are beautiful! Queretaro, Taxco and Guanajuato are among the best.