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Planning a trip somewhere in the US? Looking for a wonderful attraction that suits your patriotic spirit? Here’s a list of the 10 best attractions for the American patriot! 1. Statue of Liberty, New York Located on Liberty Island in Manhattan, the statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886 as a gift to the United States from the people...
1. Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), London, England Officially called Elizabeth Tower, Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster. Completed in 1858, the tower holds the largest four-faced chiming clock in the world and is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower. It is by far the most famous landmark...
Below is a list of 10 rivers that flow through capital cities in Europe 1. River Thames, London, England The River Thames flows through London and London’s major attractions are situated right along the banks of the river, such as the Big Ben and Westminster Palace, the Tower Bridge and Tower of London and the London Eye 2. The...
The combination of great heights with wonderful views and a hint of danger is always exhilarating. So here’s a list of awesome skywalks or edge-walks from around the world, either on top of tall towers, or over-the-edge observation decks out in nature 1. Grand Canyon Skywalk, Arizona, United States This transparent over-the-edge skywalk is...
Here’s a list of the most gay-friendly cities in the world. It might not come as a surprise to you that most of those cities are from the United States and Western Europe, with the exception of one entry from the Middle East! 1. New York, New York, USA It is well known that the gay pride movement started in New York, so it’s no wonder...
A love lock, sometimes known as a love padlock, is a padlock which couples lock to a public object, most often a bridge, to symbolize their love. After the padlock is locked, the key is thrown away, most often to a river or a lake, to symbolize their unbreakable love. Love locks have become more and more popular over the last 20 years and are...
All the countries that ever won the world cup came from either South America or Europe. Europe now holds 11 titles, while South America holds only 9 titles. The latest world cup in Brazil offered a great opportunity to Brazil to take its sixth title, and even the title distribution between Europe and South America. However, Brazil failed...
1. Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand This epic national park is located at the South island of New Zealand. The most popular track in the park is the 51 km (32 miles) walk called Abel Tasman Coast Track, which is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. People often combine walking and sea kayaking when doing this track, allowing them to enjoy...
1. Tuscany, Italy Tuscany is perhaps the most famous wine region in the world and a major destination for wine road trips. Tuscany is located along the coast in central Italy. The capital of the region is Florence, which is often the starting point of any wine trip to the area. Another notable city is Siena (a beautiful medieval city with a famous...
1. Heineken Brewery, Amsterdam, Netherlands Heineken Brewery, also known as Heineken Experience is a museum about the beer and the brewery, based in the original brewery building. The tour in the museum features different attractions, interactive exhibits, and two bars, and is considered one of Amsterdam’s best tourists attractions. Visit...
