Popular Travelling Destinations |
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The first thing that comes to mind when one speaks of “popular” travelling destinations is the same regular monotonous list of Paris, New York, London, Dubai, Singapore and other metropolises around the globe, the gems of the standing world as you may call. But if one tends to look deeper, stray a little from the conventional idea of “destinations” and stress more on the “travel”, you will encounter people and places of such wonder and breathtaking beauty, pristine and untouched by the very concrete jungles we look to escape from, brimming with a culture and history as unique as life itself, tucked away in unexpected corners of the globe that will quite literally..Knock Your Socks Off!! DUBROVNIK, Croatia Dubrovnik...this beautiful walled city dubbed as the “Pearl of the Adriatic” is quite simply Stunning... One look at Dubrovnik and it looks like its something straight out of Gods Sand Box. The first glimpse of the tremendous over-view of the city is mesmerizing. This ancient city rivaled Venice in the middle ages in terms of Commerce and culture. As one climbs the magnificent city walls with their view over the Mediterranean, you can imagine how the inhabitants of this city must have felt back then: as kings of the world, gods of the Mediterranean. As George Bernard Shaw once said, "Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik" Sea Of Galilee & Rosh HaNikra grottoes, Israel Located in the north eastern region of Israel and getting its water supply from the Jordan River that runs through it, the Sea of Galilee (known as Yam Kinneret in Hebrew) is Israel’s largest freshwater lake. The Sea of Galilee, technically a lake referred to as a sea merely for historical reasons, has gained geological recognition for being the lowest freshwater lake in the world (lying some 200 meters below sea level. Renowned for being the beautiful waterfront before which Jesus performed his miracles, the Sea of Galilee has also been acknowledged in the New Testament as a lush and bountiful giver of life; a rich source of fish stock for the Israelites. To this day, the Sea of Galilee supplies Israeli fishermen in the town of Tiberius. For all its beauty and splendor and for the rich history that it harbors, the Sea of Galilee is a sight not to be missed by anyone embarking on the Holy Land Tours … METEORA, Greece Meteora means suspended in air. Hermit Byzantine monks in the ninth century first inhabited these mountains, living on fissures and caves along the rocks to spend time with God. In 14th century, these hermit monks built 20 different monasteries to get away from Turkish occupation. The tall cliffs were the perfect escape for these monks. At first only ladders and ropes was the only way to reach these monasteries. During the 1920s steps were carved out making it more accessible. Today only six monasteries remain. Travelling is not merely treading on sandy beaches or posing against the rugged mountainous wilderness, its more about seeing and experiencing all the cultures, practices and traditions assimilated in the world for u may never know...tomorrow it might be U or Meteora, who may not be around to tell its tale. Lake Bled, Northwestern Slovenia Lake Bled is one of Slovenia’s most popular tourist area, next to the town of Bled The lake was formed when the Bohinj glacier receded. Some claim that nowhere in the world is there a lovelier place, than this paradise and its surroundings. The island in the middle of Lake Bled is without doubt one of the premier attractions of the area, which surprises and charms every visitor. Surrounded by mountains and forests, away from the hustle and bustle of the capital, Lake Bled and its castle are certainly a primo slice of heaven! SANTORINI, MYKONOS & PAROS, Greek Islands Santorini is the diamond of the Greek Islands. Its white sculptured villages are nestled atop steep volcanic cliffs that fall sharply to the deep blue Aegean Sea. This is paradise for shoppers, photographers, artists, hikers or anyone who just wants to sit at a cafe and soak up the sun and scenery. Mykonos is a cubist painting with white buildings, golden beaches covered with bronze bodies. It is young, hip and hedonistic with a touch of bourgeois. Over the years, it has gone from sleepy fishing villages, to jet set, to hipster haven and is now settling into more mainstream tourism. Perhaps too crowded at times, it is nonetheless an essential part of the Greek Island experience. Paros offers the best of the Cycladic Island experience. Whether you arrive at the beautiful port town of Paroikia or the tiny airport, you will be charmed from start to finish. You will lie on its golden beaches, stroll its cobblestone alleys, and pass through archways covered with brilliant bougainvilleas. Paroikia has a long boardwalk by the port that hosts dozens of great little restaurants and tavernas. Behind the port, you will find the historic old city with its winding alleys and small shops. When it comes to travel, taking the road often not taken is never a bad thing. |