Monday, August 29, 2022

10 most beautiful towns to visit in Switzerland

 SWITZERLAND

SWITERLAND

Switzerland ladies and gentlemen known for its ridiculously mountainous views but we're going to take a look at some of its villages and towns so here are 10 beautiful towns to visit in Switzerland so without further ado let's get into it now number one GIMMELWALD NESTLED

GIMMELWALD NESTLED

high in the alps overlooking the LAUTERBRUNNEN VALLEY 

LAUTERBRUNNEN VALLEY

this postcard perfect town is the quintessential Swiss alpine village this tiny car free village is only reachable by hiking or cable car gimbals weld simply feels like another world a simpler slower paced life surrounded by the most breathtaking scenery in the world the only bad thing about this place is how difficult it will be for you to leave number two MORCOTE 

MORCOTE

one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland and in fact this picturesque village on LAKE LUGANO 

LAKE LUGANO

is part of the Swiss federal inventory of sites worthy of protection of particular architectural interest is the church of Santa Maria Del Caso the terrorist cemetery and the tower of the captain but for those of you who love the nature and  peace of certain destinations you can see the beautiful gardens that are full of exquisite subtropical flora on the lakefront a wonderful location for those quieter holidays number three WENGEN 

WENGEN

situated at the foot of the JUNGFRAU MOUNTAIN 

JUNGFRAU MOUNTAIN

this traditional car-free resort town boasts breathtaking views warm locals delicious food and access to some of the country's most wonderful nature you can hike through the green hills in the spring admire the VALLEY ABLAZE 

VALLEY ABLAZE

in the warm colors of autumn or enjoy skiing and other sports in the winter the best thing about Wengen is that this town is an amazing holiday all year  round number four SPIEZ 

SPIEZ

up to you known for its iconic medieval castle breathtaking scenery and picturesque convenience spies overlooks lake tunnel and  boasts views of the surrounding alps here you can hike through the hills or take a boat ride on the blue lake and sample some of the freshest fish now if you travel simply for the cuisine it's a destination with an impressive culinary offering with good food and the opportunity to taste the local wine number five MONTREUX

MONTREUX

located on the beautiful shores of LAKE GENEVA MANTRA 

LAKE GENEVA MANTRA

epitomizes tranquility and the natural beauty that surrounds it is an incredibly pretty town that is often referred to as the SWISS RIVIERA 

SWISS RIVIERA

so it's no surprise that many famous artists writers and travelers have frequented this inviting lakeside town in the past Montero is home to stunning historical architecture and there are plenty of activities all year round from skiing and snowboarding in the  winter to hiking and biking in the summer Montero is situated roughly around one hour from Geneva airport number six LUTRY 

LUTRY

is a medieval market town that is home to an 11th century church in a 16th century castle you can wander through the  cobbled streets and discover various galleries shops cafes and wine cellars the town also has a beautiful waterfront which adds to its pictures setting for those who love to like there are a number of hiking routes to explore where you can discover the stunning scenery of the area a wine harvest festival takes place at the end of september so  guess it's a great time to visit the town as you can intend tastings to sample the local  one number seven SCHAFFHAUSEN 

SCHAFFHAUSEN

this small historic town in northern Switzerland has  plenty of charm and a surprising amount of attractions with renaissance period  architecture a lovely riverside location a close proximity to Switzerland’s available one of  Switzerland’s best preserved medieval towns or you can take a train to the RHINE FALLS 

RHINE FALLS

which are the largest waterfalls in Europe number eight STEIN AM RHEIN

STEIN AM RHEIN

is a small but lively town situated where the river meets LAKE CONSTANCE 

LAKE CONSTANCE

in the northern area of Switzerland the charming old town features well-reserved medieval architecture and cobbled lanes but by far the most recognizable feature of this town is the historical buildings with intricately painted facades which give Steinam Ryan its fairy tale status the good thing is the town is small enough to explore on a day trip so take a wonder along the waterfront number nine SAINT URSANNE 

SAINT URSANE

located in the JURA MOUNTAINS 

JURA MOUNTAINS

and on the banks of the River San Jose is a small untouched medieval town inhabited by only a few hundred people it is a place of inviting peace and tranquility outside of the village visitors can explore the surrounding  wilderness via a number of stunning hikes or take to the river by canoe or kayak it's a perfect location as it's only one hour away by train from Basel number 10 ASCONA 

ASCONA

the pearl of Lake Majori features pretty pastel colored houses clustered together around a tranquil harbor the climate allows for leisurely strolls along the boardwalk promenade taking in the stunning lake and mountain views the old town has at its heart the tall bell tower being the town's central landmark and branching out from the church is a series of narrow lanes boutiques antique shops and galleries gastronomy is also one of the main attractions of the town so if you love your food don't  forget to try the hearty risotto so there you have it Switzerland long been known for its breathtaking scenery cuisine and majestic beauty of the alps the thing about this country is it has so much to offer for all types of travelers so i hope these towns and villages have given you an idea about where to travel next so now i'm signing off and I’m about to go outside soak up some vitamin d and enjoy an iced Americano with vanilla milk as always be good be kind be careful peace

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Best place to visit in Canada

Canada is home to some of the most beautiful and impressive landscapes on earth famous for its stunning lakes mountains and natural scenery as well as this you'll find impressive cities perfect to explore or start your journey before you visit Canada there are some things you should know such as the country is a lot larger than you may think this means your visit should be well thought out as to what you want to see and do. we're going to be taking a look at the top 10 best and most beautiful places to visit in Canada. Number 10. Quebec 

Quebec

Quebec is located in Canada's 
french-speaking province the capital is Quebec city where you'll find quaint streets lined with boutique shops and cafes a notable feature that looms over the city is the Mighty Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac 

mighty fairmont le chateau frontenac

a hotel perfect for those after a luxurious stay along with incredible views top attractions include exploring the historic streets visiting the museum De La Civilistaion 

de la civilistaion

seeing the Montmorency Falls 

montmorency falls

which are only 15 minutes from the downtown area number nine Montreal 

montreal

Montreal is located on the Quebec province just east of Ontario 

ontario

while visiting be sure to try one of the routine restaurants where you'll be able to order an incredibly tasty selection of fries cheese curds gravy as well as other naughty toppings other attractions in the city include visiting the beautiful Notre Dame Basilica Of Montreal 

notre dame basilica of montreal

as well as heading up mount royal for fantastic views of the city next up number Eight Thousand Islands 

eight thousand islands

close to Ottawa and great for a day trip is the thousand islands these are a group of over 1 000 islands located along the Saint Lawrence river which flows into lake Ontario the islands have over time been populated with various houses which are only accessible by boat a tour will take you  round some of the islands allowing you to learn more about them and the people that live  here number 7. Ottawa 

Ottawa

Ottawa is the capital of Canada and located in the Ontario 
province the city is home to the Canadian Parliament as well as top museums and attractions such as the national gallery of Canada Canadian museum of history and by ward market also running through the city is the Rideau Canal 

rideau canal

which during the winter freezes as a result you may see locals skating along it why not join in and enjoy a taste of how the locals enjoy winter number ix Niagara Falls 

Niagara Falls

Niagara falls 
is on the border between the united states and Canada and is one  of the world's most impressive collections of waterfalls if you are visiting Toronto these falls are easily accessible and only a few hours drive or you could visit on a day tour Niagara falls comprises of several waterfalls including the Horseshoe Falls 

horseshoe falls american falls

and Bridal Veil Falls

bridal veil falls

flowing over these is over 168 thousand cubic meters of water every minute and before you even see the falls you'll hear the thunderous roar from the falling water the largest and most well-known is the horseshoe falls which is approximately 670 meters wide and the water falls 57 meters into the river below a famous attraction is the maid in the mist allowing you to get up close and personal with this incredible landmark and now at number five Cape Breton 

cape breton

located on the east coast Cape Breton makes for a great place for a road trip one of the highlights of the island is the Cabot Trail 

cabot trail

which is a 300 km route through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park 

highlands national park

along the way you'll be driving through a mix of terrain including  scenic coastal roads and hills for those feeling adventurous Cape Breton offers various hiking routes including the skyline trail which you could explore for epic views of rural Canada next  up at number 4 Vancouver 

vancouver

head over to Canada's west coast and you'll find Vancouver 
this  busy metropolis is famous for being a place where you can be at the beach in the morning and up nearby mountains in the afternoon the city is also the gateway to one of the world's most famous ski resorts Whistler Blackcomb 

whistler blackcomb

for those wanting a more nature-based  trip then you'll find tours to visit the rocky mountains or if you wish just drive yourself note the rocky mountains are a fair drive from Vancouver but a different way to visit should you not be starting in Alberta 

alberta

number three Icefield's Parkway 

icefield's parkway

sometimes referred to as one of the world's most beautiful drives the icefields parkway runs between jasper and lake Louise along the  route you'll be driving along tree-lined roads with scenic views of the Canadian Rockies also along the route are many places to stop including stunning lakes and waterfalls for those  wanting a longer stay you could even consider camping number 2 Banff 

banff

Banff serves as a  wonderful base for exploring the Canadian rocky mountains the town is located within the Banff national park and is full of cute cafes boutique shops and other attractions what's more many of the streets have names such as caribou street bear street beaver street etc which adds to the unique feel of the place from Banff head to one of the nearby ski resorts including the spectacular Lake Louise 

lake louise

or go on a road trip to one of the stunning lakes such as Peyto Lake 

peyto lake

or even book yourself a tour to learn and explore more of this part of Canada to get to Banff fly into Calgary 

calgary

and either hire a car or use public transportation and now at number one Toronto 

toronto

Toronto is one of Canada's largest and busiest cities ever growing the downtown  area is a commercial hub with a grid network of roads also served by trams and a subway the city's most iconic attraction is the CN Tower 

cn tower

often seen in postcards not just of the city but of the entire country the tower stands at 553.33 meters with an observation deck at 346  meters and a higher platform at 447 meters visit for breathtaking views of the city or out towards the Toronto islands located along lake Ontario the Toronto islands are a must visit you can take the ferry across where you can enjoy the city skyline from afar and there you have  the top 10 best places to visit in Canada did you like? comments down below.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Top 10 places to visit in Bangkok

 BANGKOK 

BANGKOK

is everything you'd expect from the capital of Thailand it's noisy crowded colorful exciting infuriating and smile-inducing there are temples ancient sites and other attractions to be visited as well as modern shopping malls that have a kitschy at high end ambiance discover the best things to do in this bustling city with our list of the top 10 attractions in Bangkok number one THE GRAND PALACE

THE GRAND PALACE

if you only visit one major historical tourist attraction in Bangkok this should be the one the royal compound lives up to its name with spectacular structures that would put the most decadent modern monarchs to shame it's also the home of watfrakeo which houses the jade or emerald Buddha number two 
WAT PHO 

WAT PHO

located immediately south of the grand palace precinct what foe makes an excellent addition to your palace tour provided your feet are up for more walking the temple was built by king Rama i end as the oldest in Bangkok it has long been considered a place of healing and was famous centuries ago for its pharmacy and is Thailand's first university both established by king Rama iii number three 
WAT ARUN

WAT ARUN

Wat Arun is something of a triumphant complex dating back to the time of ancient battles between the former Siam and Burma having fallen to the burmese a utah was reduced to rubble and ashes but general taxin and the remaining survivors vowed to march until the sun rose again and to build a temple here number four WAT TRAIMIT WITHAYARAM WORAWIHAN

WAT TRAIMIT WITHAYARAM WORAWIHAN

sheer luck makes this attraction special during the 1950's the east Asiatic company purchased the land around the temple a condition of the sail was the removal of a plaster statue of buddha but the statue proved too heavy for the crane being used the cable parted and the figure was dropped being left overnight where it fell number five WAT SUTHAT 

WAT SUTHAT

Wat Suthat adjacent to the great swing is one of the oldest and most beautiful of bangkok's buddhist temples three kings had a hand in its construction it was begun soon after the coronation of rama i founder of the chakri dynasty in 1782 continued by rama 2 and completed 10 years later by rama 3.number six GIANT SWING 

GIANT SWING

in the center of the busy square in front of what suffolk stands one of bangkok's most eye-catching sites the 27-meter high teak frame of the so-called giant swing built in the 1700s to be used as part of traditional brahmin hinduist ceremonies the swing was later damaged by lightning and became just decorative number seven 
NATIONAL MUSEUM AND WANG NA PALACE 

NATIONAL MUSEUM AND WANG NA PALACE

history buffs will want to devote at least half a sightseeing day to the national museum until the mid-1970s this was thailand's only museum which explains why its collection is so big and diverse fortunately just about every exhibit is labeled in thai and english and guided tours are also offered in english so you won't miss out on any of the country's fascinating ancient and contemporary history number eight 
JIM THOMPSON HOUSE 

JIM THOMPSON HOUSE

the historic home of a self-made american entrepreneur who disappeared while traveling in Malaysia now stands as a relic of an older time in Bangkok Jim Thompson settled in Thailand after spending time there as a serviceman around the end of world war ii and quickly became a well-known name in the Thai silk industry number nine 
LUMPHINI PARK 

LUMPHINI PARK

Lumphini Park provides visitors with a green oasis amid the traffic and chaos of Bangkok hang out on one of several lawn areas enjoy the shade of a chinese pagoda or take a boat out on the lake lumbini park is a great place to spend an afternoon enjoying the contrast of the tranquil park with the skyscrapers rising all around it number 10 discover 
KHAO SAN ROAD 

KHAO SAN ROAD

this is Bangkok's infamous backpacker district a neighborhood jam-packed with goose houses food vendors clothing stalls and travelers from every corner of the globe you'll need to tap into your patients when hanging out here because while it is colorful and exciting in its own way the crowds and scents and blaring music can test even the calmest soul 
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