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Cool Antartica

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Antarctica, sometimes being mistaken by a lot of people as the South Pole. It is the coldest, windiest and driest continent, with no permanent human occupant or resident(most human stays on an average of a year or more, specially during whaling season) only algae, seals, penguins and mosses. Antarctica got its name from a Romanized version of the Greek word Antarktike, meaning “Opposite of the Arctic”. If you want to visit Antarctica, you may want to stay at the McMurdo station. It is capable of housing more or less a thousand visitors, tourist and scientists. Also, other frequently traveled tourist spots are: King George Island, Half Moon Islands, Deception Islands and Livingston.

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Baguio: Philippines’ Strawberry Farm

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Baguio is known to be Philippines’ Strawberry Farm. It would only take the traveler a 6-hour bus ride from Manila. Its cold climate becomes the main reason of foreigners who are used to the cold to stay there. Baguio is filled many travel spots. In Mines View Park, one could explore the beautiful mountains around with a telescope. Even horse-riding is available at a certain price.

There are also many Igorots (an ethnic tribe) that allow travelers to take pictures with them and dress-up like them. And let us not forget the Strawberry Farm that every tourist never fails to visit. In it people could pick as many strawberries as they like at a very low price. Not only are they sweet but also affordable.

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Destination: Rajasthan

4.jpgSituated at the Northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, Rajasthan is an exotic and vibrant state where royal glory and tradition meets. Famous for its culture, music, customs, costumes, cuisines, manner and dialect, it is gifted with magnificent palaces and natural resources. For the traveler looking for enchantment and intrigue, this is a recommended destination.

Home of the kings, this proves to be one of the most exotic traveler destinations in the world. Priding itself with its rich ethnicity, it exudes charisma from its colorful and enduring rituals that form part of their way of life. Jaipur of the Pink City of India is the capital of this tourist hot spot.

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Antarctica

3.jpgAntarctica is fast becoming a popular tourist destination primarily because of the appeal of its remoteness. The beautiful snow caps, arctic animals and rugged terrain are a sight to behold. Majority of travelers come on board cruise ships that usually stop at outlying islands just at the tip of the peninsula near South America. This is the reason why most of ships traveling to Antarctica come from Ushuaia, Argentina.

Antarctic Peninsula including the Shetland Islands is generally the destinations of the cruises. Other islands frequently traveled by tourists are King George Island, Livingston and Half Moon Islands and the Deception Island. Traveling through the Antarctic circle allows tourists to claim that they have been to the South Pole.

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Chile

2.jpgConsidered as one of the best spots to visit in South America, Chile is an enjoyable destination for the nature lover. This country features various natural resources like volcanoes, parks and mountain ranges. Chile is a long and narrow country that stretches 4200 km from its Northern point to its Southern tip that allows it to claim the title of the longest country in the world. Despite its length, the country is only 240 km wide.

Andes is the main mountain feature of the country, which looks like an impassable wall. There are about 50 volcanic peaks found in the Andes with the Atacama desert to the North and Santiago City to the South. Chile is proud of its wine, which is one of its more famous products mainly due to its beautiful vineyards.

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Rajasthan, India

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Rajasthan is famous for its traditions and culture, their colorful dye prints and dances. For shoppers, you would surely love their embroidered goods purchasable for a consumer-friendly price. It is also prominent for its stones, textiles and handicrafts, jewelries and clothing.

This country is also known for its abundant natural resources, music and rituals. Do not also forget that its cuisines such as curry. Though people may become quite culture shocked at this location, it may be worth a try for those who seek adventure. So if you are someone who is ready to take on a new environment with a totally new background and history, then Rajasthan, India is perfect for you.

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Jeju, South Korea: See Magical Myths and Legends Unfold

Start your journey in Jeju City at the Chilmeori Shrine, which is located just a few minutes from the Jeju International Airport. If you have the opportunity to travel in February, you’ll be able to enjoy the ritual shaman performance, which represents the proverbial myth of 18,000 gods. As one of the most highly recognized practices on the island, the people of Jeju believe these demonstrations rid the world of evil and injustice. Read more »

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Chile

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If you are a mountain climber, you are sure to enjoy Chile. It is filled with volcanoes, mountains and mountain ranges. If you love wine, then Chile is the place for you. Its vineyards allow the country to produce great-tasting wines that may attract foreigners. These could be the perfect place for wine collectors to come to.

Interestingly, the country is also known to be the longest in the whole world though its width is quite short. Its two well-known national parks are The Juan Fernandez Islands and the Easter Island. Most of the dwellers in Chile are “mestizos” or a descendant of the Spanish blood.

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Mykonos Island, Greece

The Aegean Sea is teeming with paradisiacal islands, yet travelers and locals alike all end up on the tiny gem of Mykonos, an island so beautiful the Greek gods come here to dream. Mykonos radiates with charming shops, quaint windmills and hidden churches, all back dropped in blue by either the sky above or the sea below.

Mykonos Island, Greece

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Ihuru Island, Maldives

Northeast of Seychelles off of India’s southern tip, the 1,102 islands that make up the Maldives combine to simply make all your tropical dreams come true. From four-star resorts to diving 80-feet deep in water so clear you’ll try to take off your mask and breathe it like air (but please don’t), the Maldives are perfect to escape from the real world and find yourself enveloped in a palm-fringed fantasy.

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