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The glowing Waitomo Caves
It can get quite claustrophobic initially, with you drifting in deafening silence and eerie darkness on a boat in the middle of nowhere. Then came the soft glow above that begins as a faint spot that mushroomed into an illuminated night sky that lit up the gentle ripples beneath you.
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Cochem: Visiting the Medieval town
Colorful half-timbered houses lined the cobbled stone streets with sloping vineyards wrapping the town and ancient castle towering above it. The picturesque town of Cochem is said to radiate so much charm that few other towns in Germany can rival it.
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Enter the magical realm of Efteling
She lay motionless in a glass case, her dewy white skin a stark contrast to her blood red lips and long black hair. And surrounding are seven little guys lovingly gazing at her. Just a little further down the forest, you chance upon a house made of gingerbread and covered with gobstoppers and candy. Welcome to the Fairytale Forest at the Efteling Theme Park.
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Mont Saint Michel; stepping back in history
Officially announced as a UNESCO Heritage site in 1979, the island that withstood nature’s wrath and mankind’s rage remains enduring, offering us a wealth of history and culture, a rich lesson in architecture and a vision of natural beauty.
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Cancún Underwater Museum- a submerged world
From far, they rest on the seabed like an army of quiet terra cotta soldiers, as if ready to strike. You take a closer look and realise they are far from stoic warriors, but figures of normal beings like you and me.
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Vernazza: taking it easy on the Italian Riveria
It’s one of those striking places you see on postcards- a tranquil coastal town with charming houses clinging to the side of cliffs overlooking the Adriatic Sea. This is the picturesque town of Vernazza, tucked away in the Liguria province of north-western Italy.
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Pamukkale: pools with healing powers
A calming sight of Aegean blue against cascading stark white terraced slopes. This is the travertine hot springs in Pamukkale, Turkey. A UNESCO World Heritage site, people from far and wide have come to bathe in Pamukkale’s minerals rich pools. You have to visit the calcium cliff bathing pools overlooking the town.
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Chernobyl: frozen in time
It makes for an unusual travel tale and one heck of a conversation starter. For the inquisitive, it’s a trip that quenches curiosity. For scientists, a visit can shed some light. For avid gamers, it’s like stepping into in-game graphics. It takes a lot of courage to volunatarily step into the site of the worst nuclear power plant accident in history.
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Top Beach destinations around the World
There’s just something calming about beach holidays; gazing at the horizon, hypnotized by sounds of waves lapping the shores, and the welcoming sea breeze caressing our faces. But with an abundance of beach destinations out there, how do you pick the right one?
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Top Chinatowns Around the World
Some Chinatowns may be huge, some are just one tiny street, some kinda resemble ghettos while some feature iconic structures adorn with ornate designs. But while they may all look very different, oddly enough, there are certain features that collectively define them.
