Darjeeling, nestled among rolling mountains, is a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Popular places to visit include Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop and the War Memorial, and the Himalayan Zoological Park and Snow Leopard Breeding Center. What should you bring home? Tea, tea, and more tea—and beautiful local handicrafts.
This mountain is home to one of the most important religious sites in Spain. A residence for the Benedictine abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat, the mountain is visited not only by those seeking spiritual rewards but also by those looking for one of the most spectaculars views of Catalonia. The history of Montserrat goes back to 880 when a group of shepherd children saw a bright light descending from the sky in the Montserrat mountains. The monks are also the owners of the Publicacions de l'Abadia de Montserrat, a publishing house that continues to operate today. It is the oldest press in the world, having published its first book in 1499. Music lovers will appreciate L'Escolania choir, a boys' choir of sopranos and altos based at the Benedictine abbey. They perform every day at the Basilica of Montserrat.
Discover the best top things to do in Central Russia, Russia including State Biosphere Reserve Bryansk Forest, Park Malevicha, Alyoshkinskiy Forest, Khoperskiy Preserve, Opalikhovskiy Forest, Natural-Historical Park Tushino, Gorodskoi Bor.
Crete (Greek: Κρήτη, Kríti ['kriti]; Ancient Greek: Κρήτη, Krḗtē) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete and a number of surrounding islands and islets constitute the region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), one of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece. The capital and the largest city is Heraklion. As of 2011, the region had a population of 623,065.
Discover the best top things to do in Luoping County, China including Jiulong Waterfalls, Luoping Duoyi River, Jinji Peak, Sanjiangkou Scenic Resort, Jiulong River, Longma Stone Forest, Lubuge Little Three Gorges, Cave of Fairies/Goddess (Immortal Cave), Lashan Lake and Yudai Lake, Lubuge Forest Park.
Bobbing in the frothing North Atlantic, the remote, 18-piece Faroes are a picturesque patchwork of emerald pastures, dotted with sheep, gaily-hued cottages and tree-free moors. The sea is never more than three miles distant in this proud, assured land, where deep-rooted traditions remain strong. The coasts boast deep fjords, steep cliffs and looming headlands. Explore these fjords by wooden sloop or sail the coast by schooner. Walk the fells and brave the unpredictable weather to puffin spot.
Discover the best top things to do in Kota Kinabalu District, Malaysia including The Golf Academy Borneo, Marine Ecology Research Centre, Kokol Hill, Pillars of Sabah, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, North Borneo Railway, Gaya Street Sunday Market, Manukan Island, Sabah State Museum, Suria Sabah.
Discover the best top things to do in Allier, France including La Boire des Carres, Arboretum de Balaine, Espace Naturel Sensible de la Vauvre, Bike Park 2C, Espace naturel sensible Les Coqueteaux, Foret de Bagnolet.
Upper Austria (German: Oberösterreich, pronounced [ˈoːbɐˌʔøːstɐʀaɪ̯ç] ( listen); Austro-Bavarian: Obaöstarreich; Czech: Horní Rakousy) is one of the nine states or Bundesländer of Austria. Its capital is Linz. Upper Austria borders on Germany and the Czech Republic, as well as on the other Austrian states of Lower Austria, Styria, and Salzburg. With an area of 11,982 km (4,626 sq mi) and 1.437 million inhabitants, Upper Austria is the fourth-largest Austrian state by land area and the third-largest by population.
Discover the best top things to do in Wudalianchi, China including Underground Ice River, Wudalianchi (Five Big Linking Lakes), Laohei Mountain, Beiyin Spring, Lava Ice Cave of Heihe, Jet Cone, Heihe Huoshao Mountain, Shankou Scenic Resort, Dazhanhe National Forest Park, Heihe Dongqing Garden.
Diksmuide (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌdɪksˈmœy̯də]; French: Dixmude, West Flemish: Diksmude) is a Belgian city and municipality in the Flemish province of West Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Diksmuide proper and the former communes of Beerst, Esen, Kaaskerke, Keiem, Lampernisse, Leke, Nieuwkapelle, Oostkerke, Oudekapelle, Pervijze, Sint-Jacobs-Kapelle, Stuivekenskerke, Vladslo and Woumen.
Discover the best top things to do in Herrera de Pisuerga, Spain including Canal de Castilla, Barco Marques de la Ensenada, Septima Esclusa Canal De Castilla, Cuarta Esclusa Canal De Castilla, Koxax, Centro De Interpretacion Del Cangrejo De Rio, Zoo de Aves, Parroquia de Santa Ana, Altar A San Cristobal.
Petersfield is a market town and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 17 miles (27 km) north of Portsmouth, via the A3 road. The town has its own railway station on the Portsmouth Direct Line, the mainline rail link connecting Portsmouth and London. Situated on the northern slopes of the South Downs, Petersfield lies wholly within the South Downs National Park.
Discover the best top things to do in Rockhampton, Australia including Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, FLOW Visitors Centre, Archer Park Rail Museum, Rockhampton Heritage Village, Rockhampton Zoo, Mount Archer (Nurim), Kershaw Gardens.
Newark-on-Trent or Newark /ˈnjuːək/ is a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district of the county of Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands of England. It stands on the River Trent, the A1 (on the route of the ancient Great North Road), and the East Coast Main Line railway. The origins of the town are possibly Roman, as it lies on an important Roman road, the Fosse Way. The town grew around Newark Castle, now ruined, and a large market place, now lined with historic buildings. It was a centre for the wool and cloth trades. In the English Civil War, it was besieged by Parliamentary forces and had to be relieved by Prince Rupert in a battle known as the Relief of Newark.
Discover the best top things to do in Steinbach, Canada including Steinbach Skatepark, Sweet Life Tea & Coffee, Adrenaline Escapes, Kismet Creek Farm, The Puzzler - Escape Rooms, Mennonite Heritage Village, KidZone, Steinbach Aquatic Centre, The Scarecrow Forest, Adventure Skydiving.
Nacogdoches (/ˌnækəˈdoʊtʃɪs/ NAK-ə-DOH-chiss) is a small city situated in East Texas and the county seat of Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States. The 2010 U.S. Census recorded the city’s population to be 32,996. Nacogdoches is a sister city of the smaller and similarly-named Natchitoches, Louisiana, the third-largest city in the Southern Ark-La-Tex.
Fort Pierce is a city in and the county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States. It is also known as the Sunrise City, sister to San Francisco, California, the Sunset City. The population was 41,590 at the 2010 census. As of 2012, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 42,645. It was named after the Fort Pierce Army post which was built nearby in 1838 during the Second Seminole War. The military post had been named for Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, a career United States Army officer and the brother of President Franklin Pierce.
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