UNIQUE WALKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Added on: 4th Apr 2015
THE BERLIN WALL, GERMANY
This memorial is an excellent opportunity to see the section of the
Berlin Wall that is still standing and to wander around the death
strip, the grassy no-man’s-land that separated the inner wall on the
east side from the larger outer wall on the west. It’s a fascinating
trip through modern European history, with all the memorials for
those who died trying to climb over the wall, reminding tourists of
the dark history of the place and how politics can divide a nation
and even a family.
ROB ROY WALK, SCOTLAND
This walk follows the steps of legendary Scottish hero Rob Roy
MacGregor, and you will definitely come to know the history of Scotland
as you walk through glens, along rivers, and past mountains and lochs.
This is undoubtedly one of the most majestic parts of the UK countryside.
THE LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE
The Loire is considered Europe’s last untamed river and so for this
reason in 2000 UNESCO gave official recognition to the Loire Valley
for its architectural heritage and its breath taking, untouched
natural environment.
APHRODITE AND ADONIS WALK, CYPRUS
The gorgeous Akamas peninsula, on the northwest tip of Cyprus
has a unique beauty. The peninsula owes its exceptional character not
only to its attractive, rich natural landscapes but also to the vast wealth
of Hellenic history and mythology dating back three thousand years.
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, SPAIN
This ancient pilgrimage route, dating from the tenth century, is a very
popular path and tourist attraction today, both for religious and
secular reasons. Traditionally crossing through some of the most
charming, bucolic parts of France and Spain, the end goal is the
Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, in northwest Spain.
MARGARET ISLAND, HUNGARY
Margaret Island offers a restful, pleasant hideaway from hectic
downtown Budapest with large green areas, flowery gardens,
old trees, and lots of entertainment. The island will offers many
stunning attractions including medieval ruins, a small zoo, a
musical fountain, a water tower, swimming pools, a water park,
an open-air theatre and cinema, and some great clubs. It is a
great place to escape after a long tiring day in the big city.
PAYS DOGON, MALI
“The land of the Dogon people,” as it is also known, has the reputation
of being one of Africa’s finest regions. According to the local tour
guides, a proper trek there can last anywhere from two to ten days
and takes in the soaring cliffs of the Bandiagara escarpment inlaid
with old abandoned cliff dwellings. Dogon villages dot the cliffs and
are the astonishing highlight of the journey.
BRYCE CANYON, USA
The locals claim that there’s no place in the world like Bryce Canyon
and despite this sounding like an overstatement it might not be that
far from the truth. They also say that words or even photographs fail
to describe the uniqueness of Bryce Canyon and only by visiting it can
you sense its rare magnitude.
METEORA, GREECE
Meteora was originally settled by Greek Orthodox monks who lived
in caves during the eleventh century. It is considered a remarkable
achievement of human creativity and by taking a walk there you will
find yourself admiring the striking dichotomy of imposing and
intimidating cliffs; and the triumphant construction of
human architecture.
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