I'm Shruthi and welcome to my world of blogging.....my first blog on travel is a virtual hand-holding walk thru most the planet's amusing spots for all fellow traveloholics (will add space travel once it gets as commercial). Here I paste all my research outputs on holiday travel.I have tried with good efforts to circle the best spots on Earth for all to see. If it helps short list your plans on holidaying, my wish is fulfilled!
Choosing to read this blog further down may be dangerous - it may tempt you to splurge away your savings or force you to pull a loan!Because here's the final compilation of the best must-visit places around the world...put together by the finest of travelers and writers and philosophers all put together... if you love risks, challenges, exploring beneath various cultures and embracing the joys of the world, you parked yourself in the perfect spot!!
Assuming we share the same tastes on fun, thought, adventure and holidaying, i have gone through both virtually and literally in and out of plethora of airports to give you this pocket-fitting snap shot of AMAZING CITIES IN THE WORLD.
Jules Verne must have traveled around the world in 80 days...but in my opinion, one should always chew his food slowly and enjoy the pleasure in doing things at their own pace! In my quest for bulleting cities worth re-visiting, i have listed the following; the cities also are significant for different reasons- history, technology, nature, lifestyle,adventure,etcetera.Here you go:
1.Barcelona:
Barcelona oozes history in the midst of striking green and blue bountiful nature...Over the centuries Spain has made prisoners of many foreign writers like Somerset Maugham who have come to travel here...According to Alicia Keys, "the sun in Barcelona is blinding and warms you deeply; the water is transparent and shines with the sun’s reflection. The beach has the kind of soft sand that’s so good for running barefoot in. The architecture is grand and historic." Barcelona is an evergreen hard-romantic fantasy playground waiting for you to explore!
2.New York: Located in southeastern New York state, New York is composed
of five boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. New York is a very big city, with literally hundreds of different neighborhoods. Unlike most cities, which you can research upon arrival, you should do some planning before you reach New York - you don't want to waste a minute here. Unique museums, quiet parks, incredible views, world-class restaurants - all are within a few minutes no matter where you are. It is a fantastic place if you like big cities. It is truly the "City That Never Sleeps"; Times Square is as bustling at 3am as it is at 3pm, most subway lines run 24 hours, and there is always something to do. Any baseball road trip should make it a point to see at least one of the four teams in New York - and then spend the rest of your time being amazed by the city itself.
3.Paris: First-time travelers to Paris will want to know two things right from the start: Parisians are nowhere
near as rude as legend makes them out to be; and popular opinion to the contrary, Paris is actually a very affordable city. The most captivating city in the world, Paris is relatively compact, which makes it a great place for lovers in France to explore on foot. A center of culture for centuries, Paris boasts some 130 fascinating museums. Exquisite gardens, stunning architecture, cobblestone streets, beautifully landscaped parks, stylish boutiques, and the lively cafés and bistros along the banks of the river Seine all await one's discovery in France's most dynamic city.
4.Rio De Janeiro:
Rio, a multi-faceted destination , the focus of the travel industry in Latin America and unique in terms of its natural beauty, with the richness of its history and the contagious fun of its residents have contributed to its image as a very special destination, and never more so than during its two major festivals, Réveillon and Carnaval. The modern city doted with colonial architecture nestles in style amid clean-and-free beaches on one side and the hills with tropical rain forests on the other side! Two landmarks, true postcard images, are known the world over: the Sugar Loaf and the Statue of Christ the Redeemer. With its splendid Bay and and its wonderful climate, a blend of summer and springtime, Rio de Janeiro is a city that lives in and for the sun.
5.Rome: Rome 
gushing fountains and renaissance piazzas. Cats pad across fallen marble columns and children kick footballs up against the side of 16th century baroque churches. And you almost drown in the sheer variety of things to see and do. The great sights such as St Peter's, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain are world-famous for a reason - they are mindblowing. Rome Rome
6.Sydney: Sydney Sydney 
yourself crashing into bed at night exhausted by trying to see all the main attractions. Sunny, sexy, and sophisticated, Sydney New York London
7.Dublin: Dublin Glasgow 
history as the little towns along the coasts, but it also boasts a lot more culture and things to do. The whole of Dublin Dublin Ireland
8.Cape Town: Cape Town 
South African city does well to turn its spectacular setting into much-loved tourist attractions: there’s the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, penguin-friendly beaches, and 15,000 acres of wilderness (Table Mountain
9.Bern: There’s just one thing you should do in Bern
simply a beautiful, magnificent city which was rich on charm. When you go to Bern Alps and the river Aaere sing romantic ballads to you…It's very romantic and nice and reminds one of the Italian way of big cities. It is just one more Swiss diamond to discover!
10.Stockholm
: Night in Stockholm translates to candles and white lights coming out to create a cozy, festive aura wherever you are. Stupendous Stockholm
The planet surprises you in a variety of forms across the cities on anytime of your visit. Let not your work, savings or any such mundane reasons keep you from relishing them. When planning your next visit, try and fit any of these cities in your itinerary. Or you also may wanna:
Choosing to read this blog further down may be dangerous - it may tempt you to splurge away your savings or force you to pull a loan!Because here's the final compilation of the best must-visit places around the world...put together by the finest of travelers and writers and philosophers all put together... if you love risks, challenges, exploring beneath various cultures and embracing the joys of the world, you parked yourself in the perfect spot!!
Assuming we share the same tastes on fun, thought, adventure and holidaying, i have gone through both virtually and literally in and out of plethora of airports to give you this pocket-fitting snap shot of AMAZING CITIES IN THE WORLD.
Jules Verne must have traveled around the world in 80 days...but in my opinion, one should always chew his food slowly and enjoy the pleasure in doing things at their own pace! In my quest for bulleting cities worth re-visiting, i have listed the following; the cities also are significant for different reasons- history, technology, nature, lifestyle,adventure,etcetera.Here you go:
1.Barcelona:
Barcelona oozes history in the midst of striking green and blue bountiful nature...Over the centuries Spain has made prisoners of many foreign writers like Somerset Maugham who have come to travel here...According to Alicia Keys, "the sun in Barcelona is blinding and warms you deeply; the water is transparent and shines with the sun’s reflection. The beach has the kind of soft sand that’s so good for running barefoot in. The architecture is grand and historic." Barcelona is an evergreen hard-romantic fantasy playground waiting for you to explore!2.New York: Located in southeastern New York state, New York is composed
of five boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. New York is a very big city, with literally hundreds of different neighborhoods. Unlike most cities, which you can research upon arrival, you should do some planning before you reach New York - you don't want to waste a minute here. Unique museums, quiet parks, incredible views, world-class restaurants - all are within a few minutes no matter where you are. It is a fantastic place if you like big cities. It is truly the "City That Never Sleeps"; Times Square is as bustling at 3am as it is at 3pm, most subway lines run 24 hours, and there is always something to do. Any baseball road trip should make it a point to see at least one of the four teams in New York - and then spend the rest of your time being amazed by the city itself.3.Paris: First-time travelers to Paris will want to know two things right from the start: Parisians are nowhere
near as rude as legend makes them out to be; and popular opinion to the contrary, Paris is actually a very affordable city. The most captivating city in the world, Paris is relatively compact, which makes it a great place for lovers in France to explore on foot. A center of culture for centuries, Paris boasts some 130 fascinating museums. Exquisite gardens, stunning architecture, cobblestone streets, beautifully landscaped parks, stylish boutiques, and the lively cafés and bistros along the banks of the river Seine all await one's discovery in France's most dynamic city.4.Rio De Janeiro:
Rio, a multi-faceted destination , the focus of the travel industry in Latin America and unique in terms of its natural beauty, with the richness of its history and the contagious fun of its residents have contributed to its image as a very special destination, and never more so than during its two major festivals, Réveillon and Carnaval. The modern city doted with colonial architecture nestles in style amid clean-and-free beaches on one side and the hills with tropical rain forests on the other side! Two landmarks, true postcard images, are known the world over: the Sugar Loaf and the Statue of Christ the Redeemer. With its splendid Bay and and its wonderful climate, a blend of summer and springtime, Rio de Janeiro is a city that lives in and for the sun.5.Rome:
gushing fountains and renaissance piazzas. Cats pad across fallen marble columns and children kick footballs up against the side of 16th century baroque churches. And you almost drown in the sheer variety of things to see and do. The great sights such as St Peter's, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain are world-famous for a reason - they are mindblowing. 6.Sydney:
yourself crashing into bed at night exhausted by trying to see all the main attractions. Sunny, sexy, and sophisticated, 7.Dublin:
history as the little towns along the coasts, but it also boasts a lot more culture and things to do. The whole of 8.Cape Town:
South African city does well to turn its spectacular setting into much-loved tourist attractions: there’s the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, penguin-friendly beaches, and 15,000 acres of wilderness (9.Bern: There’s just one thing you should do in Bern
simply a beautiful, magnificent city which was rich on charm. When you go to 10.Stockholm
: Night in Stockholm translates to candles and white lights coming out to create a cozy, festive aura wherever you are. Stupendous The planet surprises you in a variety of forms across the cities on anytime of your visit. Let not your work, savings or any such mundane reasons keep you from relishing them. When planning your next visit, try and fit any of these cities in your itinerary. Or you also may wanna:
- Find peace in a Spanish church on the Road to Santiago
- Collect scorpions for science in the Tunisian Sahara
- Learn how to see the world from a boatman in Laos
- Deliver a postcard to strangers in Italy and become part of the family
- Drive a dog team with your daughter in Alaska
- Understand the meaning of hospitality in Morocco
- Discover your true identity in Hong Kong
- Track gorillas in the mountains of Rwanda
- Travel unpaved roads through Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala
So next time you take your flying carpet out, you know where to go! So enjoy your next trip with deep appreciation that you can do it at all! And I will accept your forgiveness in advance if I seem overly cranky.The blog is open to comments, criticism and of course more thoughts on globe trotting.
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