Category: Travel

Have you ever wondered why world maps are still necessary when you can just use GPS? Do maps still come in handy today?

Just so you know, there are actually so many reasons why maps still matter even in this day and age. For many centuries, maps have been offering mankind with that important knowledge necessary for decision-making.

Maps first appeared on clay tablets, mammoth tusks, and cave walls before explorers started drawing maps on paper as humans start understanding the shape of the world. 

Right now, advanced GIS or Geographic Information Systems combining complex visualization and math lets …

While Bulgaria has always been known and celebrated as one of Europe’s cheapest travel destinations, there are a few important tips you might want to keep in mind. These pointers will help you make the most out of your Bulgarian travel for you to have the highest level of fun with no need to worry about running out of cash!…

There are just so many incredible things about Japan. From their compelling culture, scenic historical destinations, to their mouthwatering food, you can never go wrong wherever you decide to go. But, according to locals, the following Japanese cities are the best and here are the reasons why!

Kyoto

The capital of Japan for more than a thousand years, the city of Kyoto has maintained its alluring beauty as it also embraces and welcomes more contemporary trends. Locals agree that the city is cool as it provides easy access to many other equally stunning destinations.

The classic and beautiful city …

The impressive Great Wall of China spreads across a distance of 20,000 kilometers from Gobi Desert in the west to the Yellow Sea in the east. This is the longest wall in the world and is also one of the planet’s most famous attractions. 

Built more than 2,300 years ago, this wall listed as a UNESCO site has a width of 7 meters and a height of 6 to 14 meters with more than 25,000 battlements that snake a path along thick forests and steep mountain ridges. 

Unlike what most people believe, the wall is not really a continuous …

Miramare Castle and its stunning garden is nestled on Gulf of Trieste and offers visitors a scenic environment that abounds in the beauty of nature and is rich in history. Aside from the majestic views and imperial rooms, the waters around the castle also serve as a marine reserve. But, beyond what meets the eye, this castle is also filled with mystery that makes it a beauty to behold and a haunted place to avoid at the same time. 

Castles have long been associated with fairy tales as well as myths and legends of the distant past. To this …

Island Vir is an island that is part of the Zadar Archipelago’s 300 islands or one of the 1,186 islets and islands located in the Croatian Adriatic. 

Vir Island at a Glance 

The island lies in the Sea of Vir in the northwestern region of Dalmatia. This ranks on the 20^th in the list of the largest islands of the Croatian Islands and 8^th in Zadar Archipelago. This stretches for 10.12 kilometers long, a surface of 22.38 km with the widest part being 4.25 km.

The coast line of the island is 31.43 km long. Zadar and …

People rarely consider Christmas to be an ideal time to travel. The traditional idea is to catch up on family time, binge on homemade food and drink, shop till you drop, and just revel in the good will and cheer all around. Although this is an appealing way to spend the winter holiday, an increasing set of travel aficionados is making use of the time off to take a holiday. With that in mind, here are the top ten Christmas Holiday destinations, for everyone, from solo backpackers to families! …

History

World Travel, in fact, the movement across the frontier defines the human’s curious nature. this unquenchable curiosity and urge to explore was the reason behind our ancestors’ early international travels. The history of world travel starts most probably with the start of the human race. As evident from the fact that the human race originated in Africa and is now inhabited all over the world. Since the 10,000 years ago, all the landmasses of the planet were populated with human beings.  Ironically the next phase of human’s world travel history is characterized by abandoning travel due to the …

Mount Triglav is the pride of Slovenia and there is the unwritten rule that you are not a true Slovenian until you have completed climbing mount Triglav. However, there are many paths available for climbing mount Triglav and, depending on your physical condition and time available; you can choose trips that take you from one to three days. Single-day trips are usually quite demanding and intended for people in very good physical shape. When choosing a two or three day trip for climbing mount Triglav, there are several alpine cottages available for staying one or two nights.…

If you are planning to visit the Canary Islands, then make it a point to drop by Gran Canaria. It is among the largest is the group and is renowned to be the most beautiful. It’s surrounded on all sides by crystal clear waters. The landscape is dominated by the peak of a volcano named Pico de las Nieves which rises 1,949 m above sea level. From this point, you can see the entire island in all its grandeur.…