Afghanistan
MASJET-E-JAM
Also
known as the Friday Mosque, the Masjet-e-Jam in Herat is one of the
finest and most popular Islamic sites in the world. Inside the mosque,
tourists can see a big bronze cauldron as well as a Sherbet receptacle.
Moreover, the place features Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din’s tomb.
The
mosque is located in the city of Herat in the province of the same
name. This is in northeastern Afghanistan.The mosque facade has
undergone many changes through the years. The current form of the mosque
dates from the 15th century. What makes the mosque so beautiful is the
attention paid to detail. The mosaic and tiles are particularly
striking.
The
structure also serves as an outstanding example of Ghorid
sophistication. There are also several artworks in the Masjet e Jam in
Herat. These are among the most attractive features of the mosque.
GARDENS OF BABUR
The
Gardens of Babur in Kabul features several plant species. The tourist
destination is also the place where the remains Moghul Emperor Babur
were buried. In the gardens, people can find a small but attractive
mosque.
BOT-E-BAMIYAN
The
Bot-e-Bamiyan features popular Buddha statues from the 3rd century and
the 5th century. The heights of the statues are 36 meters and 53 meters.
This place is considered as one of the major archaeological places in
Afghanistan.
THE MAUSOLEUM OF AHMED SHAH DURRANI
Considered
one of the most significant landmarks in all of Afghanistan. This
mausoleum is the final resting place of the man who founded modern-day
Afghanistan.Located in Kandahar. You can take any public transport and
they will take you to the mausoleum. The mausoleum is very near the
Mosque of the Cloak of the Prophet Mohammed. They are right in the
middle of the city.
The
mausoleum is one of the most elaborate in the country. It is shaped in
an octagonal manner beautifully decorated. The gilded dome is a
beautiful gold in color. Apart from the tomb of Ahmed, there are a dozen
tombs there as well. The exquisite decoration has lured visitors to the
site.
The
Mausoleum of Ahmed Shah Durrani is not just for history buffs; it is
also where people go to see the best of Afghanistan architecture. The
Maratha tried to attack him several times, but he always emerged
victorious. He defeated them eight times.
SULTAN MASOOD PALACE
The
Sultan Masood Palace in Ghazni was constructed in 112 A.D. Inside the
palace, people can find antique furnishings. The palace has soldiers’
quarters, government offices and a throne room. It also features several
small but beautiful gardens.
THE MUSEUM OF ISLAMIC ART
The
Museum of Islamic Art in Ghazni became open to the public in 1966. This
tourist spot displays the Timurid architecture. Numerous collections of
artifacts and antique items are stored and featured at the site such as
bronzes and ceramic tiles. The remains of Sultan Abdul Razaq were
buried in the museum.
The
museum is located in the small village of Rauza. This town is located
within the boundaries of the province of Ghazni, which is situated in
the central-eastern regions of Afghanistan. To get to the museum,
visitors will have to take the road from Kabul to Kandahar. This road
passes right through Ghazni along the way from Kabul. The trip from
Kabul to Ghazni will take around a couple of hours.
THE SHRINE OF BABA WALI
Located
in Heart, the Shrine of Baba Wali provides a relaxing view of the
Arghandab River. Near the shrine, tourists can find other attractive
tourist spots including the Elephant Mountain. The site is open to
public seven days a week.
SHAHR-E-GHOLGOLA
Also
called as the Town of Noise, Shahr-e-Gholgola in Bamiyan features the
ruins of a wealthy city that existed in the 5th century and 7th century.
One of the nice attractions at the town is the historic citadel where
the massacre of the residents in the place led by Genghis Khan started.
MOUSALLAH COMPLEX
The
Mousallah Complex in Herat features the ruins of the ancient madrassa.
At the site, people can find 12 minarets. In addition, this tourist
destination is also the place where Gaur Shad’s mausoleum were
constructed.
KABUL BALA HISSAR
The
Kabul Bala Hissar is a historic town that has a very strong and complex
defensive system. One of the interesting places in the town is the
fortress, which was used as a military college since 1939. Within the
premises of the town, people can find the residences of popular emperors
and Afghan rulers.
Albania |
Albania is an unknown destination for so many people but it needn’t be. It’s a beautiful country with a fascinating history and culture dating back thousands of years. It’s a safe and affordable destination and with more airlines planning to offer cheap flights it’s about to become much more accessible.
People often ask me what I like about the country and it’s simple. It’s natural beauty, stunning landscapes, Mediterranean weather and welcoming people. Not to mention it’s dirt cheap compared to almost everywhere else in Europe. Even for city loving people like myself, Albania’s scenery will blow your mind. Massive mountain ranges, pristine lakes and springs and some of the best beaches in southeastern Europe, Albania is an incredible destination which deserves more attention.
If you don’t know much about this small Balkan nation, here are a few of the highlights I’ve experienced after multiple trips and more than 6 months in the country.
Albanian Riviera
If Albania is known for one thing it’s the riviera. Travellers from Italy, Greece and Albanian speaking countries (Kosovo and Macedonia) have been enjoying Albania’s beautiful beaches for decades. It’s about time the rest of the world opens their eyes to the natural beauty which rivals that of neighbouring Greece, Montenegro and Croatia for half the price.
Ksamil, Himara, Borsh and Dhermi beaches are great getaway destinations, especially if you avoid the crowds in July and August. In September you can have the beach and surrounding sights almost to yourself and in my opinion it’s the best time to visit Albania.
Travel tip: Look out for Albania’s infamous bunkers which are scattered around the country. A throwback from Communist times they are particularly evident in the coastal and border regions. Many have been painted and some repurposed into shops, cafes and even homes.
Llogara Pass
Driving in Albania can be a little challenging at times but the drive from Vlora through the Llogara Pass towards Saranda is one of the most spectacular drives I’ve ever experienced. The mountains, the valleys, the views over the sea, countless beaches and remarkable scenery, the entire coastline is outstanding. I can’t speak highly enough of this drive. The drive from Tirana to Saranda should have only taken 5 hours but it took us 9 as we couldn’t resist stopping to take photos. If you only do one thing in Albania, take this road trip through the pass down to the coast.
Travel tip: Drive carefully along the coast as many areas lack safety railings and there are numerous spots where the road has fallen away due to earthquakes. Goats crossing the road is a common sight along the coast. Be prepared to stop quickly!
Berat
A city of a thousand windows is the tagline for Berat, its Ottoman stone houses with endless windows looking down over the rest of the city. It’s an ancient city with heritage listed buildings on both sides of the Osumi River as well as in the city’s citadel, Berat Castle.
Driving towards the city you can’t miss the formidable Mt Tomorr in the background, Berat’s 2,416 metre high mountain which dominates the skyline at every turn. You can drive up parts of the mountain at certain times of the year but from what I hear it’s not the safest road. I think it’s one mountain best admired from the safety of the city.
Berat may be a little remote as it’s not on the way to anywhere but it’s worth visiting for its history, architecture and stunning scenery. Berat is definitely on my must see destinations in Albania even if only for a quick visit.
Butrint
Butrint National Park and UNESCO listing covers the white sandy beaches at Ksamil, the wetlands and its precious wildlife as well as the ancient ruins of the old Illyrian city. Mussels are farmed in the pristine waters and you’ll see some locals fishing but otherwise the park remains untouched. Even the low tech car crossing has little impact on the environment.
Walking through the ancient city, it reminded me of Rome and parts of Athens which isn’t surprising as much of the Butrint you see today was built by the Romans and Greeks. The theatre provided entertainment for the residents who shopped in the market place and socialised at the great basilica. They were protected from invaders by massive city walls and an acropolis on the hill.
Travel tip: Try to organise your trip to Butrint in time to watch the sunset over the Greek island of Corfu.
Gjirokastra
They grey slate roofs of Gjirokastra’s Ottoman houses give the city a muted look not seen in the rest of the country. It’s an historic UNESCO listed town surrounded on all sides by stunning mountain ranges. A visit to Gjirokastra Castle with its captured US spy plane and unrestricted views over the valley is a must as is wandering the winding back streets. Albania’s former dictator Enver Hoxha and acclaimed writer Ismail Kadare both left their mark on their hometown, one of the most interesting cities in the country. If you dare, take a side trip to the mafia controlled
Travel tip: I visited Gjirokastra on a day trip from Saranda but I regretted not having more time to visit. It’s worth basing yourself in Gjirokastra for a few days to explore the region and try a few of the local restaurants.
Blue Eye Spring
Hidden away deep in the forest, the Blue Eye (Syri i Kalter) is a natural spring where crystal clear water bubbles up from 50 metres below the surface. The frigid water gently passes over the white sand producing a stunning turquoise colour which turns into a pretty green as it travels around the mountains.
Travel tip: An unexpected oasis in the middle of nowhere, don’t miss the sign for the turnoff on the highway half way between Gjirokastra and Saranda. Be prepared to pay a small fee to enter the nation
Algeria
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Andorra
2 Winter Wonderland: Vallnord
One of the most popular winter sports destinations in the Pyrenees, Vallnord draws skiers and snowboarders from across Europe to its many fine slopes. In the northern part of Andorra, Vallnord is really three unique ski resorts in one - Arcalis, Pal, and Arinsal
- providing a vast amount of terrain to explore. Skiers and boarders of
all levels are well catered to, with more experienced downhillers
usually heading for the north-facing alpine slopes of Arcalis with its
long lasting snows, while beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike are
well catered to at Arinsal and Pal. Most slopes are connected to one
another by cable car, while gondolas from the village of La Massana
serve Pal. Vallnord is particularly popular for family ski vacations due
to its first-rate ski schools and fun activities such as snowshoeing,
sledding, and snowmobiling, as well as paintball and laser tag. For the
truly adventurous, activities such as speed riding (a mix of skiing and
hang-gliding), heli-skiing, and ski-biking are available. Another
popular ski area is Grandvalira between Andorra la Vella and Les Escaldes.
Address: Av Través, 2 - Edf Casa Casa Ferré, Carretera de la Caubella, 1, AD400 La Massana
Official site: www.vallnord.com/en
3 Sant Joan de Caselles Church
A little way north of the little village of Canillo is the chapel of
Sant Joan de Caselles. Considered one of the country's finest Romanesque
chapels, this splendid old stone building dates from the 11th century
and contains many interesting features, most notably its fine interior
decorated with excellent frescoes, as well as a retablo, St. John and the Apocalypse,
dating from 1525. Other highlights of this well-preserved church are
the choir grille with its Romanesque stucco figure of Christ on the
Cross, and the unique polychrome painting that surrounds it.
Address: AD100 Canillo
4 Centre Termolúdic Caldea
In the heart of Andorra la Vella, the huge Centre Termolúdic Caldea,
Europe's largest spa complex, dominates the capital's skyline with its
magnificent glass pyramid tower. Featuring more than 6,000 square meters
of watery fun and treatment areas, guests can make full use of the
facility's numerous lagoons (both indoor and outdoor), its many saunas
and jacuzzis, as well as its specialized spa areas featuring Indo-Roman
baths, cascades, warm marble slates, and even a grapefruit pool. Due to
its use of the mineral-rich warm waters that emerge from the city's
thermal source, a visit to this uniquely designed spa complex is one of
those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that is not soon forgotten.
Address: Parc de la Mola, 10, AD700
5 Ordino and Casa Plairal d'Areny de Plandolit
The chief destination in Andorra's picturesque Valira del Nord Valley is the small town of Ordino, idyllically located at the base of the 2,740-meter-tall Casamanya mountain. In addition to its quiet streets, quaint shops, and old church, the town is home to Casa Plairal d'Areny de Plandolit, built in 1633 and later rebuilt in the mid-19th century by Baron de Senaller, famous for instigating reforms in 1866 that gave heads of households voting rights. Now open to the public, this splendid old house boasts a magnificent wrought-iron balcony from 1843 along with a reproduction of the country's original Cupboard of the Seven Keys. On the ground floor are storerooms and a blacksmith's shop, while on the upper level is the old armory with its large barrel-organ, as well as the dining room in which the Baron's Limoges and Sèvres dinner services (the latter a gift from the Austrian Emperor) are displayed. Other interesting rooms are the library with its coats of arms of related families, the music room with a copy of the original version of the Andorran national anthem, the private chapel, and a bakery
Angola
This was our last day of the trip and we went slowly home... Enjoying South African scenery:)
We tried to take as much gravel roads as we could:
And in the afternoon we were home! And spectacular sunset that night.
Today we travelled South to Richtersveld:
We were close to South African border by the Orange river that divides Namibia and South Africa.
Argentina
Don't miss a visit to Iguazu Falls next time you are planning a trip to Argentina.
(Courtesy Say Hueque)
(Courtesy Say Hueque)
From the jungles and waterfalls of
the tropical north to the glaciers and penguins of the arctic south,
Argentina is a country like no other. As the eighth largest country in
the world, Argentina stretches over a large portion of South America and
because of this, contains numerous quality destinations to visit,
depending on your interests. From the vineyards of Mendoza to the big
city of Buenos Aires, here are 9 places you definitely don't want to
miss when making a trip to Argentina.
Iguazu Falls
Often cited for its place on the New Seven Wonders of Nature list, Iguazu Falls is arguably one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Located in the northern tropical region of Argentina, a visit to Iguazu Falls National Park offers incredible views of the falls, as well as different types of tours to explore the surrounding jungle. In addition, because Iguazu is located on the border of Argentina and Brazil, visitors have the option of viewing the falls from both sides, each offering its own advantages
Tourist Places to Visit in Austria
It is difficult to talk about where you can go in Australia or where you can stay because there are hundreds of destinations and there are a lot of hotels to stay at. But there is too much information on the web that people can hardly go unaware. Interested travelers can start by looking at a list of cities and resorts on the website. Popular destinations are ski resorts, lakeside resorts, and cultural spots. There are just too many places to go, but the ideal destination depends on travelers’ preference. For instance, those who like ski resorts can check out those in Innsbruck, which is popular for winter sports
Azerbaijan
Maiden Tower, Baku, Azerbaijan
Mardakan Castles
Mount Bazarduzu
Naxcivancity
Palace of Shaki Khans
Shirvanshah's Palace, Baku, Azerbaijan
Walled City Market, Baku, Azerbaijan
Bahamas
The
Bahamas became completely independent in 1973 and since then, this
member of the Commonwealth of Nation has kept its economy growing with
tourism and international banking. The islands have a total area of 13
940 square kilometers and a population of 303 770 inhabitants. The
climate is tropical marine with a hurricane season running between June
and November.
The capital is Nassau
and it is located on the island of New Providence. The official
languages are English and Creole. People are very religious, but this
does not mean that the locals are judgmental towards the liberal
behavior of the visitors.
The
most popular islands for tourists are: New Providence, Grand Bahama
with national parks, gardens and untouched eco-system; Abaco, the
largest island; San Salvador- the island were Christopher Columbus first
set his foot back in 1942 when he discovered America and few other
inhabited islands including Cat Island, Exuma, Mayaguaba etc.
TOURIST
SPOTS
The Soukh: Visit to Bahrain would remain
incomplete without making a trip to the Soukh, which is full of sounds, aromas
and colors. Everything from cloth of colors and textures to jewelry and gold
and a traditional array of spices and local produce is available. The place
provides modern trade facilities, and is worth visiting if not for anything
else, to enjoy brightly colored fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, spices and
nuts. The Gold Souq consists of contemporary European jewelry and the
traditional Bedouin designs and other variety of styles. The Cloth Souq
contains materials of all colors and textures ranging from silk to cotton and
wool.
Siyadi House: Built by Ahmed Bin Qassem Siyadi, a
pearl merchant, it has fine features to look out for, including stained glass
windows, ornate ceilings, carved screens and a large safe set into the wall of
an upper reception room. 
Museum of Pearl Diving: Is considered as the most important
historic buildings in Bahrain. It derives importance as being the first
official center for Bahrain Courts. The building was inaugurated by Late H.H.
Sh. Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, the past Governor of Bahrain, during Calendar
year 18th October, 1937. At that time the building comprised of four Supreme
Courts, apart from three Directorates. Later on, during 1984 the building was
transformed into a Traditional Heritage Center. Currently, the Museum of Pear
Diving is under the control of Directorate of Archaeology and Heritage, one of
the major Directorates of Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and Information. The
Museum of Pearl Diving, is considered as a source of pride to Bahrain, its
governors and people from past to present.
Bangladesh
Dahagram-Angarpota
Enclave:
Dahagram
and
Angarpota enclave of Patgram upzila in Lalmonirhat district is the
largest Bangladesh's enclaves inside India. A 'Passage Door' of the
system was kept for communication with the enclaves and the mainland in
Pakistan, which
is currently known as 'Teen Bigha Corridor’. After 1985 the enclave
Dahagram
and Angarpota has become a distinct union of Patgram upzila in 19th of
August
1989. Teen Bigha Corridor is now opened
for 24 hours after the deal signed at the meeting held in Dhaka
between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and IndianPrime Minister
Manmohan Singh on 6 September 2011.
Nidaria Mosque:
Mughal
Subedar Mansur Khan had donated 10.56
acres of land and built the mosque in 1176 Hijree . At that tune Ijar Mahmud
Sheikh, Bijar Mahmud Sheikh, Khan Mahmud Sheik was the motayalli of this mosque.
There is a saying that people called this mosque as Nidariya Mosque because
Subedar Mansur Khan has no beard. . At present the local people say pray in the
mosque.
Tushvhandar Jamidar Bari:
TushVandar
Jamidar bari is
situatied at Tushvandar union in Kaligonj upzila. The ancestor of the Jamider
Tushvander Murabi Dev Vhattacharga came to Cooch Behar from 24 Pargana din 1634 during
the period of the great King Pran Narayan. At that time there was a system of
donating land for religious loins. Murari Dev Ghoshal did not accept the property as he was
Brahmans rather he appealed to rent for the property. The rent was finally
accepted as rice bran by the queen. According to legend, this place was known
as Tush vhandar as a pile of collected husk. The Tushvhandar Jamidary was
established by Brahman Murari Dev and ended by the death of Jamidar Girish
Mohan Roy Chowdhury after the ruling of 4 hundred years.
Kakina
estate:
According
to the analysis of history, Kakina was a slice of Cooch Behar during the great king Modh
Narayan. Indra Narayan Chakrabarty was the ruler of Kakina. In 1687 Fouzdar Ebadat
Kha declared warship against Narayana Maharaja. The mission of the Mughals coach Behar forces was defeated to the the Mughal and
Indra Narayan catrubarti was
suspended from the ruling of Kakina..Financial Times: Cuban tourism boom to harm rest of Caribbean
What a surprise!
The sight of the Stars and Stripes being
hoisted over the newly opened US embassy in Cuba last week, was one of
the most visible signs yet of the diplomatic rapprochement between the
long-term foes.
If President Barack Obama gets his way,
the US Congress will soon go further still and lift its 55-year-old
trade embargo on the island.
Such a move would be a major boon to the
Cuban economy, not least by unleashing a torrent of big-spending
American tourists on the island, which has largely been starved of such
arrivals for more than half a century.
This, however, could prove disastrous for
some of the small islands elsewhere in the Caribbean which are heavily
dependent on tourism. They could see much of the US tourism trade they
have come to reply on decamping to the large, and quite possibly
cheaper, new competitor in their midst.
Victoria, Australia
Limestone stacks of the 12 Apostles, on the sea.
Fingal’s Cave, Scotland
Unusual basalt columns formed by lava flow.
Giant’s Causeway, Ireland
Also formed by lava flows, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Lake Tahoe, California & Nevada, USA
An enormous lake surrounded by evergreens and relaxing scenery.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Hundreds of underground buildings and “fairy chimneys” make this land unique.
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