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Post by Owen on Oct 4, 2022 21:30:51 GMT
61 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Most Amazing Swimming Pools around the World Luxury resorts understand the allure of a gorgeous pool. They understand how a lovely stretch of water with a magnificent view can attract guests searching for a special vacation. The following places feature amazing swimming pools that are some of the most spectacular in the world. www.touropia.com/amazing-swimming-pools/14 June 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 4, 2022 21:39:20 GMT
62 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Cool Ice Hotels Back in the Autumn of 1990, friends Par Granlund and Yngve Bergqvist had a vision to build an igloo, in the Inuit style but bigger than ever created before. Their first igloo, located in the small town of Jukkasjarvi in Sweden, was a simple art gallery visited mainly by curious locals. Growing in size annually in a never-to-be-repeated design, ice rooms were included in the late nineties for those wishing to stay longer, seek inspiration and to admire the building and its stunning location. The IceHotel in Jukkasjarvi is still rebuilt every year but nowadays ice hotels are popping up in several other northern countries, catering to adventurous travelers looking for a cool retreat. Note that these are not the type of places where you can turn up outside the door looking for a room. Most of these ice hotels have to be booked up to a year in advance. www.touropia.com/cool-ice-hotels/
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Post by Owen on Oct 4, 2022 23:19:43 GMT
63 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 52 Ancient Roman Monuments What have the Romans ever done for us (quote)? Well, one of the things the ancient Romans are most famous for is their architecture. They brought a lot of new ideas to architecture including the arch, the baked brick, and the use of cement and concrete. The fact that many ancient Roman monuments are still standing is evidence of how good Roman architecture really was. www.touropia.com/ancient-roman-monuments/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 0:49:56 GMT
64 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 14 Rock Cut Tombs and Temples Rock-cut architecture is the practice of creating a structure by carving it out of solid natural rock. There are many examples of work of this kind, often done on a grand scale and involving intensive labour. The rock-cut tombs and temples listed here are among the most amazing and beautiful buildings in the world. www.touropia.com/rock-cut-tombs-and-temples/16 Jan 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 1:00:08 GMT
65 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Greatest Ancient Egyptian Monuments One of the greatest civilisations the world has ever seen, the Ancient Egyptians ruled over the lower reaches of the Nile for millennia. After a unified kingdom arose around 3100 BC, a series of dynasties and pharaohs built ever-bigger pyramids and temples before falling to the Roman Empire in 30 BC. During this incredible long era the ancient Egyptians produced some of the most famous monuments in the world of which many have survived the ages. Many of the massive monuments were dedicated to various deities or the pharaohs themselves and were adorned with rich decorations, such as striking statues and detailed reliefs. Such was the ingenuity and engineering prowess of the Ancient Egyptians, many of these amazing ancient monuments are still standing today. Here’s a look at the most amazing ancient Egyptian monuments: www.touropia.com/ancient-egyptian-monuments/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 1:03:56 GMT
66 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 12 Most Fascinating Pyramids in Egypt Unquestionably the most iconic symbol of Egypt throughout history is the pyramid. The masonry structures with a pyramid design are symbolic and significant in Egyptian culture, and today they are among the top attractions in the entire country. Currently, historians have identified over 100 pyramids throughout Egypt, most of which date to the Old Kingdom and the Middle Kingdom periods of Egyptian history. The largest and best known of the Egyptian pyramids are found in Giza, which is located just outside of Egypt’s capital city, Cairo. However, the Giza Plateau isn’t the only place where you can spot historic pyramids. These ancient structures can be found across Egypt, and many visitors aim to see as many of them as possible during their stay. Along with the widely known Great Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khufu, which most tourists will photograph during their visit to Egypt, take a closer look at some of the lesser known, but no less incredible, pyramids in the country. www.touropia.com/pyramids-in-egypt/2 December 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 1:28:37 GMT
67 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Prehistoric Cave Paintings After visiting the Altamira cave paintings in northern Spain, Pablo Picasso famously exclaimed “after Altamira, all is decadence”. He wasn’t kidding. The art in this cave and in many others that dot parts of France, Spain and other regions in the world are among the greatest pieces of art ever created. Like all great art they provide an insight into the way that people thought, even though it was tens of thousands of years ago. www.touropia.com/prehistoric-cave-paintings/16 Jan 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 3:42:04 GMT
68 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Famous Underground Caves in the World Caves have been explored throughout history. In prehistory they were used for shelter, burial, or as religious sites. Today researches study caves because they can reveal details of past climatic conditions. Cavers explore them for the enjoyment of the activity or for physical exercise. For the less adventurous, a number of the most beautiful underground caves have been converted into show caves, where artificial lighting, floors, and other aids allow the casual tourist to experience the cave with minimal inconvenience. www.touropia.com/famous-underground-caves-in-the-world/16 Jan 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 3:48:04 GMT
69 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Mysterious Tidal Islands around the World A tidal island is a piece of land that is connected to the mainland at low tide at which time they can be reached on foot. At high tide however it is completely cut off from the mainland and becomes a real island. Tidal islands are sometimes connected to the mainland by a man-made causeway allowing easy access for visitors wishing to cross over but even these can get submerged by the sea. So always check the tide times before you visit, or get ready to swim back. www.touropia.com/mysterious-tidal-islands/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 4:08:06 GMT
70 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Amazing Desert Landscapes Some of the most interesting landscapes in the world are in the most desolate, dry regions of the world. From magnificent sand dune fields and vast expanses of sun-reflecting salt to gargantuan rock formations. As deserts cover almost one third of the Earth’s land surface this list features only a tiny selection of these amazing desert landscapes. www.touropia.com/amazing-desert-landscapes/16 Jan 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 4:12:59 GMT
71 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Beautiful Lakes of Color There are numerous beautiful lakes around the world that feature a variety of colors that are far from the usual color of water. The hue of colors add an extra dimension to the already picture perfect landscapes that surround these lakes. So, please join our journey, as we venture throughout the world, visiting amazing lakes of color and beauty. www.touropia.com/beautiful-lakes-of-color/16 Jan 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 4:18:48 GMT
72 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 12 Most Amazing Volcanoes on the Planet Volcanoes have long been a source of myths and legens. To ancient cultures, volcanoes’ power could only be explained as acts of gods or demigods. We now know that volcanoes are in fact the result of the tectonic movements of the Earth’s crust. But although we understand their inner workings they still represent a force of nature that can be intimidating and bewildering. Here is our list of the most amazing volcanoes in the world. www.touropia.com/amazing-volcanoes/16 Jan 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 4:27:22 GMT
73 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Most Important Rivers in the World Rivers have been very useful to men in all parts of the world since prehistoric times. They provide a source of drinking water, for obtaining food, to fertilize lands and way to transport goods from place to place. Rivers also provide an important habitat for wildlife. They play an essential role in the ecology of rainforest and wetlands. A list of the most important rivers in the world. www.touropia.com/most-important-rivers-in-the-world/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 4:31:59 GMT
74 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 23 Incredible Natural Rock Formations Rock formations are created by the elements such as heat, wind, rain, and erosion. What nature has done with these tools on the palette of the earth is both breath taking and mind boggling. These incredible natural rock formations were created slowly over millions of years using the hardest materials. Thankfully for us, nature is a patient artist. An overview of the most incredible natural rock formations on the planet: www.touropia.com/natural-rock-formations/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 4:36:41 GMT
75 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 15 Incredible Sea Arches around the World Sea arches are a spectacular phenomena created by Mother Nature with a little help from oceans. They are usually composed of a soft rock that eroded over millions of years as waves hit land, carving caves and tunnels in the rock. Some arches are accessible by beachcombers at low tide, while others can be reached only by boat Some arches are big enough to drive watercraft through. All will provide a field day for photographers, too. www.touropia.com/sea-arches/17 February 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 4:40:57 GMT
76 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Spectacular Sea Stacks Sea stacks are amazing vertical rock formations standing in the sea that were formed entirely by wind and water. The formation process usually begins when the sea creates cracks in the headland, causing them to later collapse, and forming free-standing stacks. Eventually, the same process that created the sea stacks will also cause them to collapse. www.touropia.com/spectacular-sea-stacks/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 4:46:47 GMT
77 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Island Ecosystems of the World Many remote islands around the world have some of the most unique flora and fauna in the world. Some have species of plants and animals that are not found anywhere else and which have evolved in a specialized way. Because these islands provide a shelter from the fierce competition that species face on the mainland, species will develop that take advantage of these rare conditions. As a legacy of a unique evolutionary history, these ecosystems are irreplaceable treasures of nature. This list features some of the world’s most unique island ecosystems. Note: The island ecosystems listed here are not necessarily islands surrounded by water, but are areas of land, isolated by natural means from the surrounding land. www.touropia.com/island-ecosystems-of-the-world/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 4:59:01 GMT
78 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 11 Fascinating Impact Craters on Earth Impact craters are formed when a meteoroid, asteroid or comet crashes into a planet or a moon. All the inner bodies in our solar system have been heavily bombarded by meteoroids throughout their history. This bombardment is clearly visible on the surfaces of the Moon, Mars and Mercury for example. On the Earth, however impact craters are continually erased by erosion or transformed by tectonics over time. Still, almost 170 terrestrial impact craters have been identified on our planet. These range in diameter from a few tens of meters up to about 300 km (186 miles), and they range in age from recent times to more than two billion years. The impact craters featured on this list are relatively small and young making them easier to spot. An example of a large and old impact crater is the Chicxulub crater with a diameter of 180 kilometers (110 miles). The impact that formed this famous crater is thought to have been responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs, about 65 million years ago. www.touropia.com/impact-craters-on-earth/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:03:36 GMT
79 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Most Beautiful Fjords of the World A fjord is a long, narrow arm of the sea with steep sides, carved by glacial activity. Many people consider fjords the very symbol of Norway. This country contains some of the longest, deepest, and most beautiful fjords in the world. In a survey conducted by National Geographic Traveler Magazine the famous fjords of Norway were selected as the number one unspoiled travel spot from a list of 115 destinations around the world. Interestingly, other fjord coasts in New Zealand and Chile also scored well. www.touropia.com/beautiful-fjords-of-the-world/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:08:08 GMT
80 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 11 Greatest Mountains of the World The sport of mountain climbing was born in 1760, when a young Genevese scientist, Horace-Benedict de Saussure, offered prize money for the first person to reach the summit of Mount Blanc, Europe’s tallest peak. But long before that time humans have been climbing mountains for the challenge it poses. Or “because it’s there” as English mountaineer George Mallory famously replied when he was asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest. A few months later he disappeared on the way to the summit. Some of the mountains on this list still provide a great challenge for the professional mountaineer. Others can be visited more easily by foot or cableway. But all of them can be appreciated from a safe distance providing magnificent vistas and spectacular scenery. Note: Volcanic mountains can be found in a separate list. www.touropia.com/mountains-of-the-world/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:14:10 GMT
81 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 18 Most Dramatic Sea Cliffs in the World Nothing creates a better “End of the World Experience” than the dramatic coastlines formed by vertical sea cliffs. Standing on top of these tall cliffs, your eyes are met with nothing but the vast expanse of the ocean, huge waves crashing against the rocks below. www.touropia.com/most-dramatic-sea-cliffs-in-the-world/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:18:51 GMT
82 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 12 Most Beautiful Canyons of the World Canyons or gorges are one of nature’s natural wonders carved out over eons by fast moving rivers. Most canyons were formed by a process of long-time erosion from a plateau level. The cliffs form because harder rock that are resistant to erosion and weathering remain exposed on the valley walls. Canyons offer some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth (and even in the solar system), not only for the sheer size but also for the beauty that often lie hidden beneath the ground. Note: The word canyon is generally used in the United States, while the word gorge is more common in Europe. www.touropia.com/canyons-of-the-world/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:31:25 GMT
83 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Best City Beaches in the World Taking a dip in the ocean right after work is something most people can only dream about. For some reason that turquoise sea and beautiful sandy beach just isn’t next door. And moving out of the city and away from work doesn’t sound like a good idea in this time of recession. But there are a few places that offer the best of both worlds: city sophistication and great beaches. This top 10 includes those famous cities that are blessed with some of the best city beaches in the world. www.touropia.com/city-beaches-in-the-world/19 May 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:35:33 GMT
84 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Best Whale Watching Tours Around the World Whether it’s a humpback whale breaching the waves in a bold display or a grey whale and her calf gently cresting the water’s surface, there’s something magical about any encounter with these mammoth creatures of the sea. Whale-watching has become one of the world’s most popular wildlife attractions, and there have never been more opportunities to view the seafaring mammals than today. Whales can be spotted in every ocean, but some locations are better for whale-watching tours than others. Here are some of the best destinations to enjoy an intimate experience with a gentle giant. www.touropia.com/best-whale-watching-tours/7 August 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:39:29 GMT
85 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Big Game Safari Destinations Many tourist and wildlife guides that discuss African safaris often use the term Big Five Game to describe the animals that can be seen. Big Five actually refers to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot and was coined by game hunters but is now used by safari tour operators. The collection consists of the lion, the African elephant, the Cape Buffalo, the leopard and the rhino. This list features the best places in Africa to see the “Big Five” offering an abundant wildlife and a great safari experience. www.touropia.com/big-game-safari-destinations/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:43:28 GMT
86 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Uninhabited Islands around the World The theme of being stranded on an uninhabited island has inspired many films and novels, such as the movie Cast Away and the TV series Lost. The quintessential deserted island story, however, was Daniel Defoe’s 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe. The story of Robinson Crusoe was likely influenced by the real-life Alexander Selkirk, a Sottish sailor who spent four years as a castaway when he was marooned on an uninhabited island. The island called “Más a Tierra” was renamed to Robinson Crusoe Island in 1966 and is no longer uninhabited. The island has a population of about 600 people and contains modern day conveniences such a satellite internet connection and an airstrip. Real uninhabited islands can still be found however and will continue to inspire writers, movie makers and… bloggers. www.touropia.com/uninhabited-islands-around-the-world/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:46:45 GMT
87 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Awesome Slot Canyons around the World Slot canyons are one of nature’s colorful idiosyncrasies. Unlike the Grand Canyon, which is both wide and deep, slot canyons are deep but narrow canyons. Some are so narrow, visitors must squeeze through the passageways, getting up close and personal with colorful rock formations. Most slot canyons are formed by water erosion over the ages. Many are suitable only for advanced hikers but some involve gentle walks that even a couch potato can do. www.touropia.com/awesome-slot-canyons/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:50:04 GMT
88 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Best Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World For more than two centuries, humans have used hot air balloons to launch themselves into the atmosphere and observe the world below from a unique perspective. The exhilarating experience of riding in a hot air balloon safely and comfortably, however, has never been more accessible than now. Today, adventurous travelers in every corner of the globe can enjoy amazing views of world’s most spectacular landscapes and ancient civilizations, gaining a new appreciation for the beauty and diversity that is planet Earth. www.touropia.com/hot-air-balloon-rides/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:53:23 GMT
89 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 11 Incredible Terrace Fields In order to make the best of poor soil, water conservation, and mountainous terrain, terraced farming was introduced by various cultures around the world. Extremely labor intensive to build, terracing allowed the land to support civilization’s increased need for crops, livestock and poultry. Erosion was avoided, rain and runoff water was preserved, and otherwise unused hillside became arable due to terraced agriculture. Not only do these terraced fields provide essential goods for the local people but they also feature some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. www.touropia.com/incredible-terrace-fields/
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Post by Owen on Oct 5, 2022 5:56:46 GMT
90 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 17 Greatest Waterfalls in the World Few geographical features exemplify the beauty and power of nature as dramatically as majestic waterfalls. The sight of tons of water spilling over the edge of a cliff or cascading over rocks never fails to impress. While the grandest falls deserve a prominent place on any bucket list, a waterfall doesn’t have to be the tallest, widest or most voluminous to make it a worthwhile travel destination. From powerful cataracts plunging over steep precipices to multi-step cascades tumbling gently into a series of pools, here are some of the world’s most amazing waterfalls. www.touropia.com/greatest-waterfalls-in-the-world/7 June 2022
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