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1. Dubai

Well, who wouldn’t want to visit the world richest country? Dubai city is one of the brightest and most colourful places in the whole of the world. It’s hard to believe that a few years ago this place was just basically a baron wasteland, but then when they struck oil they made billions and basically everyone is rich that lives here now! you need to come here for a few reasons, the heat (it never goes under 30 degrees centigrade), the food (there is a whole road where every fast food restaurant you can think of is down, the employees come out to your car to serve you.), the shopping (everything is really cheap! plus the world’s largest mall is here)

2. New York

Who doesn’t like New York? It’s crazy one of the best places in the world, there is so much food, so many people and so much to do here at the big apple. Everyone has heard of this iconic city and everyone wants to go, the best times arte either right in the peak of summer in June time, or at Christmas time to see all the lights and street vendors. Nearly every country’s food is in this compact city, from Asian inspired food to family run Italian pizza.

3. Tokyo

If you are into weird things then you need to come here, also you can buy electronics extremely cheap here too. All through Tokyo city is little hidden gems of things that make you go “whoa” such as vending machines that deposit crabs, or watching some sumo wrestling at the ryogoku kokugikan arena.

4. The Bahamas

Oh yeah, everyone loves the Bahamas, imagine it now sat on a white sandy beach with a cocktail in your hand listening to steel drums in the distance. Many popular destinations in the Bahamas are places like Nassau which are extremely popular to the cruise industry and the locals welcome people with great care offering drinks and culinary delicacies. One of the most laid back places in the world. arriving to the Bahamas on a cruise is the only way to arrive in style, seeing the palm trees and the beaches as you dock gives you the true feeling of luxury.

5. Stonehenge

Just near the little countryside county of Wiltshire, this place is extremely eerie, when you come here you have a weird aura around you, you know that this place is special. It’s crazy to think that still no one knows how the huge rocks got on top- of each other, considering how old the structures are. Extremely popular to druids throughout the world, this place is a must see destination.

Amsterdam was once the center of international economic activities many centuries ago. It has a total of 175 nationalities living in its towns and municipalities. Its people are known to be some of the tallest in the world. Furthermore, it has various attractions that cast a cultural, artistic and historical look over Amsterdam. As such, here are top 10 attractions you should visit while in Amsterdam.

1. Red Light District:

Men do need to pay to enter a strip club in Amsterdam, when they have a whole street dedicated to stupendous women. Dating back to the 14th century, Red Light District is known to be one of the most vibrant tourist attractions in the older part of Amsterdam. It has sex shops, strip clubs and window girls looking to have a good time. Prostitution is legal in the Netherlands and the girls who offer their services do pay taxes. Furthermore, one should note that window prostitution is distinct in the Netherlands and cannot be viewed in many places. If you are a couple, it is quite normal to walk through the street together. This district is mainly a tourist attraction and you will not be the only male/female couple walking.

2. Anne Frank House:

There is not one person out there, who has not read the Diary of Anne Frank, or at least saw a movie or documentary about it. The actual diary cannot begin to tell readers what it was like to live behind the bookcase in the annex. The museum is actually the place where Anne Frank, her family and family friends hid to avoid racial persecution during WWII. The hiding place or hidden annex as it is called is no bigger than a North American apartment. As you enter the hidden annex, you cannot help but notice the small wooden staircase. The rooms where 8 individuals were living for most of WWII were small and crowded. You could barely fit a bed in them. As such, the Anne Frank house is something that will make you appreciate more of what you have and let’s you walk in the shoes of those unjustifiably shunned from society for being Jewish.

3. Canal Cruise:

Amsterdam is known as “Venice of the North”. It is made up of more than 100 canals, 90 islands and 1500 bridges, which were declared UNESCO monuments in 2010. Many attractions could either be seen by foot or by boat. If you would like to see the many hidden treasures of Amsterdam, canal cruising is for you. While on tour, you can view the boathouses of various celebrities such as Pat Sajak and primordial architectures that withstood WWII and flooding. If you ever take the cruise at night, you would be awestruck and flabbergasted by the color and lights that spark the city.

4. Sea Palace:

If you are ever looking to have an amiable and scenic sit down dinner in Amsterdam, the Sea Palace is for you. The Sea palace is a floating Chinese restaurant located in central Amsterdam. This restaurant is unheralded with astounding scenery one cannot miss when going to Amsterdam. The food is finger licking. From dim sums to Beijing Duck to specialty Szechuan and Cantonese dishes, this restaurant has it all.

5. Van Gogh Museum:

Vincent Van Gogh is known mainly as a crazy 19th century Dutch painter who painted a portrait of himself after cutting off his ear. If you are an impressionist and post-impressionist art lover, this museum is for you. This museum carries over 200 permanent art and letter van Gogh collections. While visiting the museum, tourists can also view the various art collections of other painters and compare. There are audio and guided tours that can assist visitors as they walk through the museum, which is open to the public 364/365 days a year.

Unlike several years ago, the cost of traveling has reduced significantly and with proper planning you can see some of the most spectacular sites of the world. Discussed herein are some of the greatest locations that you can visit either alone, with a friend or family members.

1. The Pyramids and the Sphinx, Egypt

Once regarded as one of the wonders of the world, the Egyptian Pyramids and Sphinx tops the list. The three places that you can visit are the great pyramid of Khufu, The Pyramid of Kafhre and The smaller Pyramids of Menkaura. What many people do not more about is that each of the pyramids is a tomb for kings of Egypt. You only have to visit the place for you to realize the spectacular sight they are.

2. Santorini

Situated in Greece, Santorini is the second greatest place to visit on earth today. The island was created as result of volcanic eruption. What makes the island a spectacular place to visit? From the beautiful beaches to the tiny white villages, you will not miss a single thing to enjoy while at the place. Standing out are remnants of old Roman such as markets and theaters. There are shortages of activities that you can get involved, e.g. hiking amongst others.

3. Stonehenge

Stonehenge is located in the world comes third in the list boasting of stone monuments. In the vast location are several other structures from the Stone Age period. Its existence can be dated back to the 8000 BC. The site has some magical aspects to it as it gives you some sense of tranquility no matter what you are going through.

4. Italy

Regarded as the contemporary country of the Roman emperor, Italy has some of the most amazing sites you can visit. If you love terrain then there is the Alps for you as well as the flatlands of the PO river. Some of the most alluring features in Italy include the leaning tower. Other locations that you can visit while in Italy are Venice that is popular with love birds, Verona province and Pemonte well known for good wine.

5. Loch Ness

Located in Scotland, Loch Ness is one the biggest of the three lochs situated in the Great Glen. It has a hilly and wet catchments and has six major rivers that flows inside the loch

Man has revealed earth’s many secrets with the help of machines, vehicles, research and development. Most of the places on earth are accessible now with improvement in infrastructure and technology.

1. Caves

Deep, winding, dark, slippery and uninhabitable; caves also remain one of the least explored and documented places on earth. Caving is very popular in France, Italy, Australia, UK, United States etc. hence most of the caves currently documented are from Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia. However, China which has the highest limestone deposits in the world has very few explored caves. South America, Africa, Antarctica have not been explored to its maximum. The exact number of caves on Earth is still not known. Voronya Cave, Georgia the deepest known cave in the world too has not been completely explored due to its extremely inhospitable environment.

2. Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon rainforest contains 50% of the world’s rainforests. Its biodiversity is extremely vast as it supports numerous types of plant species and over 2,000 birds and mammals. Its climate and surroundings have invoked the interests of many large expeditions for explorations; however, its habitat has impeded thorough exploration of this region. About 2.5 million insect species and 438,000 species of plants have been officially documented with many left to be discovered.

3. Antarctica

No one knows what exactly lies beneath the icy terrain of Antarctica, with ice sheets 2 miles thick, it is also the coldest place on earth. Scientists believe there is a network of rivers, streams and stony land makes up its geography. Recently, the discovery of sub-glacial lakes has opened a new chapter in Antarctica’s exploration. There are possibilities of these lakes harboring life forms which can be studied thus providing useful answers to scientists about life in outer space. The ocean floor below the Antarctic has not yet been explored.

4. Mariana Trench & Deep Sea Ocean

The deepest and darkest place in the ocean is the 35,800 feet deep Mariana Trench which is one of the least explored places on earth.  Due to its depth and pressure of up to 1,000 atmospheres, the deep is completely hostile to humans. Even though scientific development has increased man’s knowledge about deep sea life with discovery of many new varieties of deep-sea creatures on the ocean floor only 2% of the ocean floor has been explored, leaving a lot more to be discovered. A study of the deep-ocean life will help scientists to understand deep-sea creatures’ unique living patterns in harsh ocean conditions.

5. Deserts

Though we know of all the deserts on earth, very few explorations have been conducted as they have the least hospitable environments to sustain human life. Explorations have almost always been marked with tragedy and loss of life due to the harsh desert conditions.  Scientists and extreme adventurers venture into deserts for research and thrill.

6. Gangkhar Puensum, Bhutan

At an elevation of 7570 meters above sea level the Gangkhar Puensum has the distinction of being the highest unclimbed mountain on earth. Four unsuccessful expeditions have been carried out till date. Currently the government of Bhutan has prohibited climbing the mountain due to religious beliefs, and is unlikely to be conquered in the near future.

7. Icecap; Greenland

81% of Greenland is covered in ice, and hence it is also the least populated country in the world with major settlements situated on the ice-free coast.  Greenland has only been explored up to a point as the climate and ice is unsuitable for human life. However, scientists carry out expeditions for research and development purposes in the Northern part of Greenland.

8. Northwest Siberia

Siberia constitutes almost all of Northern Asia, of which western Siberia is covered in ice while eastern and central Siberia consists of mountain ranges. Recently many research expeditions are conducted by scientists and geologists to study its environment and ecology, as most of the population is concentrated in western Siberia.

9. Mountains of Northern Colombia

The mountains of Northern Colombia have been unexplored until recently when a group of scientists embarked on a biological expedition. The Yariguies Mountains are home to a recently discovered species known as ‘Brush-Finch’.

10. Central Range, New Guinea

The central range of high mountainous forest area is has been under protection due to its inclusion in New Guinea’s national parks. These forests are support lifestyles varied species of birds and animals. However, mining activities are posing threats to its fragile ecosystem.

Museums are either created to preserve certain artifacts or to enhance the knowledge of the rest of the world. However, the following are quite unusual and makes one wonder why they exist at all.

1. Museum of Jurassic Technology

This museum says that it showcases certain relics that go back to the Lower Jurassic period. It is unusual because the Jurassic period came to an end millions of years ago when humans did not exist. If humans were not around, who operated this ‘Jurassic technology”? The display of artifacts is quite weird and you will walk out more puzzled than ever.

2. British Lawnmower Museum

The museum exhibits about 400 antique lawnmowers as well as those that never entered the market. One interesting piece is the 1921 Blade which was basically powered by solar energy and was extremely fast. The artifacts belong to the Edwardian and Victorian era and the main aim of this odd museum is to keep the ‘engineering Heritage’ of England alive.

3. Kansas Barbed Wire Museum

This museum hopes to give life to that part of American history which is unofficially known as the Devil’s Rope. If you visit, you will be lucky enough to see about 2000 varieties of barbed wire as well as those samples that were manufactured till 1890. The museum includes a Barbed Wire Hall of Fame and a research library. Why one would care about barbed wire, is the question.

4. Glore Psychiatric Museum

This museum exhibits the psychiatric treatment history through the years. It does so with the help of reproductions, dioramas and models. One visit to this museum and you will understand that psychiatrics used methods like burning, blistering and public humiliation as a part of their treatment. The most interesting artifact is the ‘things-that-patients-swallowed’.

5. The Creation Museum

This museum stretches across 60,000 square feet of land and its main purpose is to give importance to young Earth creationism. The museum describes how the universe was created, how mankind was formed and how it will eventually die.

Spas are an excellent place to detoxify and de-stress yourself from the tensions of daily life.

1. Cinq Mondes Spa – Beau Rivage Palace, Switzerland

This 15,000 square foot spa offers suites with Japanese baths, private hammam and garden only for you to enjoy alone. With its own indoor and outdoor pools, gym, Jacuzzi and two tennis courts they have a lot to offer you apart from their specialized spa treatments which are selected from all over the world such as the Indian warm oil massage, Balinese balm of nut oils, Japanese –style massages, Egyptian Water massages.

2. Fortina Spa Resort, Malta

The resort has four exclusive spas- Hypogeum which offers Chinese massage treatments, Belle Époque which provides the latest beauty rituals to pamper you, Spa Sante detoxifies and relaxes the tired body and mind and Spa Mediterranean offering concentrated sea-water and algae treatments. It also has an infrared sauna and offers almost 200 treatments. You can choose from their unique treatments such as Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Colonic Irrigation, Chinese Tuina Massages, Indonesian Massages and treatments, Seaweed and Mud Applications and color therapy among others. The Spa Sante offers complete relaxation by visiting the Finnish Sauna, Mediterranean Sauna, Ice Fountain, Heated recliners, Aqua Meditation rooms and Cisterna Steam and Flower Rooms.

3. Chiva-Som, Thailand

A luxury health resort spa, it is located in Hua Hin amidst seven acres of lush gardens. It has 70 treatment rooms and a watsu pool, flotation pool, kinesis studio where you can indulge your senses. Their award winning spa-cuisine will help you make the most of your spa experience. The fruits and vegetables are organically grown in the Chiva-Som garden and promises to provide you a delectable treat along with its low-calorie and nutritious benefits.

4. Ananda Spa, India

Located in the foothills of Himalayas, this 24,000 square foot destination spa offers the ultimate spa experience with a combination of traditional Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta regimes in a spa setting. You can de-stress by enrolling for their package programs which offer complete rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul. The Ananda Spa regularly brings in experts from various fields of wellbeing to conduct workshops and private sessions with clients to provide insights into holistic wellbeing and health care.

5. Kalari Kovilakom, India

A palace which has been restored and recreated into a spa has echoes of an ashram, it’s the only spa that offers authentic ayurvedic treatments. Packages are offered with a minimum stay of 14 days in this luxurious spa resort.

Before you ask why somebody would voluntarily want to get scared, think again! There are many people all over the world who get a thrill out of getting terrified out of their minds. Most of them are haunted houses.

1. Borley Rectory

This haunted house in England got its reputation over 80 years ago. People complain about odd noises coming from within the premises and some have even reported seeing ghost-like figures in the windows. Ration tourists explain it away and blame the moonlight or the darkness, but we know better.

2. Dead Man’s Curve

If you travel on this street, you will not travel on any other. Why? Because you will die. Hundreds of people have had sudden accidents on this road and according to legend, five young people met with a very brutal accident during the 1960s. The only survivor says that a headless hitchhiker roams the street.

3. Kelly Road

If you are in Pennsylvania and you find yourself getting increasingly spooked with every passing second, you may be standing on Kelly Road. Visitors say that if you go there with an animal, it will practically lose its mind and bare its violent side. Do not go here and keep your pets away as well.

4. The Whaley House

This attraction in California is pretty haunted, one would say. The doors and windows open and close violently even when the air is still. The courtroom is particularly odd and if you happen to visit, you will smell phantom cigar smoke and hear funny voices. It is enough to drive anybody crazy.

5. Raynham Hall

Raynham Hall in England has been haunted for over 300 years now. A woman called the Brown Lady likes scaring tourists and visitors. People say that she has no eyes, just blank sockets. The scariest part is that somebody has taken a photograph of this lovely lady. You can always meet her, if you like.

We all like to snuggle up beside the fireplace in winters but the climate of these countries is unbearable. Even when the sun is out, it is dull and keeps the citizens freezing through the years! Here are our top 10 coldest countries and places on earth in no particular order.

1. Antarctica

This is the coldest country of all in the world. Antarctica is a desert. The only difference is that it consists of ice rather than sand, and, obviously, rather than it being hot, it is cold. 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice. For the use of comparison, Antarctica is twice the size of Australia. It is not only the coldest, but the driest and windiest continent, that has the highest level of elevation. The coldest temperature there ever was in Antarctica is −89 °C.

2. Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world, covering approximately one eighth of it. Russia shares boarders with countries such as Ukraine and Latvia, having 143 million people as residents. Winters are very cold and long in Russia, having temperatures cross -40 degrees. Summers are always a slight relief, but we could still see temperatures of rain in the month June, and people wearing winter jackets at that time of year.

3. United States of America

United States is probably not the third coldest country in the world, but who could forget Alaska? We see cold winters nonetheless, and windy cities, such as Chicago. Chicago is, after all, “The Windy City”. But Alaska is the coldest continent there is in US, having temperatures as cold as below 60 degrees. It is a definite hazard for those who live there.

4. Canada

We all thought Toronto was the capital of Canada because it is one of the largest cities in the country. But we thought wrong. Ironically enough, Ottawa is the capital of Canada. With Canada being located not too far from United States, no wonder it is one of the coldest countries as well. Canada is a great place, but the freezing, windy, dry weather make it difficult to adjust. The summers are warm, but they are so short, that they are hard to get used to. In the winter, we wait impatiently for the summer. In the summer, we get ready for the 40°C temperature.

5. Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan was formerly known as the Republican of Kazakhstan, and previously neighbored by Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. It became an independent country in 1991. Like Canada, Kazakhstan is known to be culturally diverse. It is also known for its brutal winter season. The coldest city is Astana. The rainfalls are extremely harsh and erratic. It is impossible to step out of the house during the winter season without losing a toe or two. The only relief out there is the mild summer season.

These places are all unique and beautiful in their own way and should be visited at least once.

1. The Door To Hell

This is located in Turkmenistan and is basically a crater which starting burning 35 years ago and has not stopped till date. It is 70 meters wide and was discovered in 1971. When it was found, scientists did not calculate the among of gas it held very accurately which is why it still continues to go up in flames. You may not be able to visit this but you can see it from a distance.

2. Mounth Roraima

This is a tabletop mountain in Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil. One can go till the top with the help of a natural ramp that was formed years ago. If you do not wish to take the staircase, you should go back and take some rock climbing lessons for a few years before returning.

3. Meteor Crater

This crater is located in the United States and was created over 50000 years ago. It was a huge grassland at the time and was covered with camels and wooly mammoths. Fortunately, no humans were present which is why it continues to be as unique and beautiful as it is.

4. The Great Dune of Pyla

The Great Dune of Pyla is massive- it is about 100 meters in terms of height, 500 meters wide and about 3 kilometer in terms of length. It is steep and has turned into a forest over the years. The Great Dune of Pyla is very famous among those who like to indulge in adventure sports especially paragliding.

5. Socotra

This is considered to be the weirdest and most unusual looking place on the planet. It is isolated because of which the vegetation found here is unlike anything you will ever see. One such tree is the Dragon’s Blood Tree which produces sap that is red in color. It is unnatural looking and so are the spiders and birds that reside here. If you decide to visit this place, be sure to take several photographs!

Beaches have always been near the number one spot when it comes to spending one’s time when on a holiday – there is the vast ocean, sun and sand, lots of beautiful women and men, and plenty of other gifts from Mother Nature. In this edition, we present some of the most beautiful beaches around the world in terms of natural beauty, quality of rest and overall standards of services.

1.    Whitehaven Beach, Queensland, Australia
Globally recognized as one of the best beaches of Australia, Whitehaven Beach is situated on Queensland’s Whitsunday Island. The magnificent pearly sands are made up of small coral pieces from the Great Barrier Reef over thousands of years of being churned and crushed by the waves.

2. Beaches of Mauritius, Africa
Mauritius is a very popular tourist spot only because it has several stunning beaches to laze on.  A coral reef surrounds the islands enabling adventure sports such as snorkeling. The good news is that some of the hottest girls can also be found on the beaches of Mauritius.

3. Sanur Beach, Bali, Indonesia
Replete with resorts and bikini clad tourists, Sanur Beach has a name for being one of the most beautiful beaches of Asia. Relaxing beneath a palm tree here is enough to rejuvenate stressed minds.

4. Bahias de Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico
Bahias de Huatulco is one of the most calming beaches as it still protected from large tourists crowds. As the beaches are hard to reach, you will have to usually explore for hidden nooks, distant from the ’spring break’ youngsters who crash on other Mexican beaches.

5. Praia do Rosa, Brazil
Brazil is the land of beautiful beaches, and Praia do Rosa is one of the finest. Snuggled in a crescent-shaped bay, it has golden yellow sand dunes, beautiful people surfing and romantic getaways.