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Top 5 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Ballachulish, Scotland

The village of Ballachulish (/ˌbæləˈxuːlɪʃ/ BAL-ə-KHOO-lish or /ˌbæləˈhuːlɪʃ/, from Scottish Gaelic Baile a' Chaolais [baləˈxɯːlˠ̪ɪʃ]) in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, is centred on former slate quarries. The name Ballachulish (Ballecheles, 1522 – Straits town,) was more correctly applied to the area now called North Ballachulish, to the north of Loch Leven, but was usurped for the quarry villages at East Laroch and West Laroch, either side of the River Laroch, which were actually within Glencoe and South Ballachulish respectively.

What to do and see in Brattleboro, Vermont (VT): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

Named one of the top ten small art towns in the country, Brattleboro's downtown is packed with coffee shops, bookstores, and art galleries. Over the course of a year, the town hosts world class jazz concerts, film festivals, and theater companies. Since 1922, Brattleboro has also been home to the Harris Hill Ski Jump, an annual winter tradition that brings thousands of spectators to the town to watch as some of the world's best athletes tackle the death-defying 90-meter ski jump.

10 Museums in Province of Ogliastra That You Shouldn't Miss

The province of Ogliastra (Italian: provincia dell'Ogliastra [proˈvintʃa delloʎˈʎastra], Sardinian: provìntzia de s'Ogiastra) was a province in eastern Sardinia, Italy. Ogliastra was the most mountainous province in Sardinia. With only some 57,642 inhabitants, it was also the least populous province of Italy. The province had a population density of 31.08 inhabitants per square kilometer and the president of the province was Bruno Pilia. It corresponded roughly to the medieval Giudicato of Agugliastra. The province of Ogliastra contained 23 comuni (plural; singular: comune), see the list of communes of the Province of Ogliastra.

What to do and see in Maharashtra, India: The Best Beaches

Maharashtra (/mɑːhəˈrɑːʃtrə/; Marathi: [məharaːʂʈrə] ( listen), abbr. MH) is a state in the western region of India and is India's second-most populous state and third-largest state by area. Spread over 307,713 km (118,809 sq mi), it is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Indian states of Karnataka, Telangana, Goa, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It is also the world's second-most populous subnational entity. It has over 112 million inhabitants and its capital, Mumbai, has a population of approximately 18 million. Nagpur is Maharashtra's second capital as well as its winter capitalp

What to do and see in Como, Lombardy: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

Como (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkɔːmo] ( listen), locally [ˈkoːmo]; Lombard: Còmm [ˈkɔm], Cómm [ˈkom] or Cùmm [ˈkum]; Latin: Novum Comum) is a city and comune in Lombardy, Italy. It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como.

10 Things to do Good for Kids in Loutraki That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Loutraki, Greece including Tech Diving Team Dive Center, The Lake Water Sports Club, Moni Osiou Patapiou, Corinth Canal, Limni Vouliagmeni, Lighthouse Melagavi (Iraion), Splash Water Park, Submersible Bridges, Loutraki Beach, Paraliako Parko Loutrakiou.

Top 10 Things to do Good for Couples in Bellevue, Washington (WA)

Bellevue (/ˈbɛlvjuː/ BEL-vew) is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States, across Lake Washington from Seattle. As the third-largest city in the Seattle metropolitan area, Bellevue has variously been characterized as an edge city, a suburb, boomburb, or satellite city. The population was 141,400 in a 2016 census estimate.

5 Golf Courses in Jordan That You Shouldn't Miss

Jordan (/ˈdʒɔːrdən/; Arabic: الْأُرْدُنّ‎ Al-‘Urdunn [al.ʔur.dunn]), officially The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic: المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية‎ Al-Mamlakah Al-Urdunnīyah Al-Hāshimīyah), is a sovereign Arab state in western Asia, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north, Israel and Palestine to the west. The Dead Sea lies along its western borders and the country has a small shoreline on the Red Sea in its extreme south-west, but is otherwise landlocked. Jordan is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. The capital, Amman, is Jordan's most populous city as well as the country's economic, political and cultural centre.

Top 5 Sights & Landmarks in Gambolo, Lombardy

Discover the best top things to do in Gambolo, Italy including Castello di Gambolo, Chiesa della Madonna del Terdoppio, Chiesa dei SS Gaudenzio ed Eusebio, Chiesa di San Paolo, Pieve di Sant'Eusebio.

What to do and see in Bologoye, Central Russia: The Best Sights & Landmarks

Discover the best top things to do in Bologoye, Russia including Monument-Locomotive Eu 706-10, Obelisk in the Memory of Those Who Died in the Years of the Great Patriotic War, Holy Trinity Church in Bologom, Statue of Vysotskiy, Obelisk to Railway Employees of Bologoye Junction, Water Tower.

The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Burdur Province, Burdur Province

Discover the best top things to do in Burdur Province, Turkey including Yaprakli Baraji, Salda Golu, Serenler Tepesi Tabiat Parki, Karacaoren Baraji, Salda Kayak Merkezi, Insuyu Magarasi, Oguzhan Kent Ormani, Lisinia Doga, Burdur Lake Beach, Yarisli Golu.

10 History Museums in Salzburg Region That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Salzburg Region, Austria including Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle, Museum Castle Moosham, Erlebniswelt Holz Muhlauersage, Felberturm Museum, Museum Bramberg, Gruber Museum, Baroque Museum, Heimatkundliches Museum St. Gilgen, Mozart's Birthplace, Festungsmuseum.

The 10 Best Food & Drink in Bengaluru, Karnataka

Known as both the "Garden City" and "The Silicon Valley of India," Bangalore (officially "Bengaluru") is a techie’s paradise, boasting the highest concentration of IT companies in the country. When you’re done geeking out, there are plenty of gardens, museums, natural features, palaces and temples to fill your dance card. Visit Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park and the Ulsoor Lake of Bangalore, well known for its beautiful locales and boating facilities. Bangalore is also a major center of Indian classical music and dance, and of vivid, cutting-edge nightlife.

The 8 Best Things to do in Topsail Beach, North Carolina (NC)

Topsail Beach is a town in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 383 at the 2012 census. It is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The 10 Best 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours in Jaco, Province of Puntarenas

The tiny hamlet of Jaco is located in the Pacific Coast province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. It’s the ultimate hideaway for sun seekers and active travelers, with cinnamon-hued volcanic-sand beaches, lush green rain forest and verdant mountains. Surfers flock here from around the world, but families, and honeymooners also find much to love, thanks to the multitude of beaches, outdoor activities, dining, shopping and nightlife. Explore the Costa Rican rain forest by horseback, learning about the flora and fauna in this impressive eco-system. Take an ATV tour to beaches, remote villages and waterfalls. Try your hand at sport fishing, paragliding, sea kayaking or even bungee jumping. Spend an afternoon at the Pura Vida Gardens and Waterfalls, where you’ll find millions of plants, flowers and orchids from around the world. Zip line through the jungle, play a round of golf or take an aerial tram tour of the rain forest. Expert surfers will want to check out La Roca Loca and Playa Hermosa for a challenge.

Things to do in Surrey, England: The Best Monuments & Statues

Discover the best top things to do in Surrey, United Kingdom including RAF Kenley, Magna Carta Monument, John F Kennedy Memorial, Lino Statue, The Howard Memorial Fountain.

Top 10 Things to do in Lagos State, Nigeria

Lagos, sometimes referred to as Lagos State to distinguish it from Lagos Metropolitan Area, is a state located in the southwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The smallest in area of Nigeria's 36 states, Lagos State is arguably the most economically important state of the country, containing Lagos, the nation's largest urban area. It is a major financial centre and would be the fifth largest economy in Africa, if it were a country.

What to do and see in Region of Murcia, Spain: The Best Gear Rentals

The Region of Murcia (/ˈmʊərsiə/; Spanish: Región de Murcia [reˈxjon de ˈmuɾθja], Catalan: Regió de Múrcia) is an autonomous community of Spain located in the southeast of the state, between Andalusia and Valencian Community, on the Mediterranean coast.