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Sweden's Iconic ICE HOTEL

200 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle one finds the famous Ice Hotel of Jukkasjärvi. Situated in the Kiruna Municipality, in Norrbotten County of Sweden, Jukkasjärvi is a small village with about 1,500 people and an equal number of dogs as the permanent population. The IceHotel is its greatest claim to fame.

One Of The World's Oldest Countries Armenia

As a country, there are many incredible facts about Armenia that makes it a ‘must visit’ destination. So if you have not already set your foot on this country, get ready to plan a vacation there as soon when the COVID-19 pandemic is over and the world is once again a safer place to travel.

Asia's Treasure House Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is steeped in history. Every street in the modern metropolis is reminiscent of some important episodes that shaped the modern day Vietnam. Despite its historic significance, the city also maintains a vibrant modern culture. From architecture, museums, good food to cultural shows, there is a lot to do in HCMC. It is Vietnam’s biggest and most populous city and the business hub. The following are some of the most important attractions of the city.

Borneo's Most Beautiful Country BRUNEI

Brunei Darussalam, or the Sultanate of Brunei, is the only country situated entirely on the beautiful Borneo Island. From a total lack of crowd of tourists, virgin rainforests, lip-smacking street food, world’s largest floating village to the most spectacular mosques, Brunei has everything that a visitor would love. The country’s capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan and most of the architectural landmarks are situated in this city. But there are beautiful places to visit even outside the capital city. In this article we present the top attractions in the country.

Baltic's Hidden Treasure LATIVIA

The Baltic country of Latvia remains a much unexplored country. Nevertheless, there are a wealth of attractions in this country. This article highlights some of the must see places in the Latvian capital city of Riga.

World's Smallest Country Vatican City

In 1929, the Pope signed an agreement with the then Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, and accordingly the Vatican City, which formed part of the city of Rome, was given the status of an independent nation. With a size of only 0.44 sq km, it is the world’s smallest country. But don’t go by the size. Within the walls of the Vatican City there are a plethora of sights and attractions that may take a few days to explore, especially because there is always a huge queue at the entry. Here is a list of the main attractions:

A Look At The World's Remotest Places

Travel, of all things, they say, brings you the greatest satisfaction. Normal travel is easy; with a well-developed tourism industry across the globe, the perfect vacation is just a click away. But travellers who are explorers at heart, are fascinated by nothing but challenges and choose to travel beyond the beaten path.

An unusual winter in Mongolia

Freezing cold temperatures, extreme wilderness and the absence of luxury combined with incredible landscapes, clear blue sunny skies and a culture of nomads who are unbelievably strong and kind these are the unique traits of Mongolia. In addition to that, eagle hunting, dog sledding, ice fishing, a camel festival and domesticated reindeer - that’s what drew our attention to visit one of the most uninhabited countries in the world - in the heart of winter.

111 Underrated Destinations of the World

Most of our bucket lists feature places with beautiful beaches, mountain or monuments that are already very crowded. But there are some destinations that are full of history, natural wonders or other attractions that have skipped the notice of travellers. While this has helped these places retain their beauty and charm, they deserve a visit when one is around and visiting the more touristy areas nearby. We have compiled a list of 111 such underrated destinations, some of which are not really unknown to tourists. When the global ban on tourism ends, we hope the tourists ditch the crowds and take the road less travelled.

A Look At The Cities Under Lockdown

The travel and tourism industry currently accounts for 10% of global GDP. Things looked perfect for the industry until the pandemic struck.

45 Underground Attractions Around The World

From wartime tunnels and salt mines to temples and shrines deep inside the earth’s crust to historic cisterns and ancient settlements beneath the modern-day metropolis, from nuclear shelter to a treasury carved inside the rocky mountain, the world under the ground presents a series of attractions to tourists who love to explore. In this Snapshot we have dug up the most interesting subterranean sights around the world for our readers.

Underground cities straight out of a Fairy Tale

Cappadocia is a region located in the central part of Turkey. It is home to very unique, tall, conical rock, honeycomb-like formations huddled together in places like Monks valley, Göreme and many others. It also holds caves, clefts, peaks, ‘fairy chimneys’ that change colour with every sunset, and aesthetic folds in its soft volcanic rock.

Moscow Metro - a veritable Underground Palace

While there are underground railway systems in almost all major cities of the world today, in this issue dedicated to underground tourism, Moscow metro deserves a special mention because it is unique in many ways.

HIDDEN war-time tunnels OF VIETNAM

Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations of South East Asia.

Natural Mud Attractions Around The World

From the days of Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, mud has been known to be used as a beauty and wellness ingredient.

Mali

TRAVEL JOURNAL This is the journal of the trip I did to Mali, in Western Africa. It doesn't intend to be a complete guide of the place, but an extract of my personal impressions in this exotic country.

Kumortuli: Creating Idols Out Of Mind

Kumortuli holds a long tradition of clay idol making in India.

The Mud-Brick City Of Timbuktu

For a long time, the Fabled town of Timbuktu was covered in myths leading to debates as to whether it at all existed or not.

The Tiger's Den Jim Corbett National park

She was barely five metres away from our jeep, quietly she came out of the bushes, slowly walked down the muddy road and sat down before our jeep.

Neora Valley - Natioanal Park

Located in the Kalimpong District of West Bengal, the Neora Valley National Park that spreads over an area of 88 sq km is rich in biodiversity.

Roars From The South

Huge elephants crossing your path, minding their own business, without even stealing a glance at you, is a common sighting at Bandipur.

Dilijan National Park

In the beautiful country of Armenia, there are four protected national parks and the Dilijan National Park is one of them.

Bharatpur

Of all the bird sanctuaries that we have grown up hearing about, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan has perhaps been the most popular one.

Lake Sevan - National Park

The Sevan National Park is located very close to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

A Rare And One-Of-Its-Kind - The Living Root Bridges Of Meghalaya

The North Eastern State of Meghalaya, well-known as the abode of clouds, is bestowed with Natures best elements. It is nothing short of scenic lush-green hills, gushing waterfalls, heavy rainfall, mouth-watering cuisine and a diverse congregation of wonderful people.

Hamburg: The City Of Bridges

Hamburg, the second largest city in Germany, is a big tourist attraction for its harbour, nightlife, canals, historical buildings and culture apart from its scenic beauty. Its port is has the second-busiest one in Europe and the third largest in the world, after that of London and New York.

Bridges Of India

51 famous bridges of India.

Berlin: A Living Museum Of The Infamous Cold War

After a very long and hectic sightseeing day, the last nights sleep was very important. But I generally sleep like a log even if I am travelling to unknown places, am amidst unknown people and in the middle of chaos, noise and activity. After all the walking the day before,