UNESCO World Heritage Discussions - Tripatini2024-03-29T11:25:53Zhttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/group/unescoworldheritage/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noLe Morne Brabant Peninsula in 'Bel Ombre a Comely Corner of Mauritius'tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2021-08-18:3169359:Topic:7873902021-08-18T04:35:45.260ZTripatinihttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/Admin
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<p><br/> <br/> <br/> Located on a sparsely populated stretch of the south coast of this <strong>Indian Ocean</strong> island country east of Madagascar and the African mainland, <span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Bel Ombre</strong> is a village of fewer than 5,000 permanent residents, and about an hour's drive south of the capital <strong>Port Louis</strong>, . But since the advent of tourism in the past few years, this area has developed a diverse lodging as well as dining scene, from upscale luxury resorts to relatively modest inns and guesthouses. And here are the half dozen top nearby beaches and attractions which make Bel Ombre a delight to visit (and the best time to do so, by the way, is from May to December), and all are easily reachable with an affordable car rental from Mauritius agency <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://inncarsholiday.com/" target="_blank">InnCarsHolidays</a>.</span></p>
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<p></p> World Heritage Sites among '15 of the World's Lesser Know Travel Wonders'tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2021-04-24:3169359:Topic:7796252021-04-24T08:37:55.868ZTripatinihttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/Admin
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<p><br/>There are many incredible destinations in the world yet to be overrun by tourists. If you're an explorer who likes to find under-the-radar spots, read on for a rundown of my favourite off-the-beaten-path destinations and experiences:</p>
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<p></p> Uruguay's sweet little vintage gem: Colonia del Sacramentotag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2020-09-19:3169359:Topic:7417642020-09-19T07:45:53.868ZJosé Balidohttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/JoseBalido
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<p><br></br> <br></br> The last time I visited Buenos Aires, one of the most memorable days of the trip,…</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> The last time I visited Buenos Aires, one of the most memorable days of the trip, was spent, ironically enough, in Uruguay. A comfy, <b><a href="http://www.buquebus.com/BQBPreHome.html">Buquebus</a></b> high-speed ferry ride away across the wide, murky <b>Río Plata</b> (one to three hours, depending on the ship, as well as a 2½-hour drive from Uruguay’s capital Montevideo) lies a small city that's home to the loveliest Spanish colonial old town in <b>South America</b>’s <b>Southern Cone</b> (and one of the most fetching on the entire continent, well deserving of its <b>UNESCO World Heritage</b> status.<br/> <br/> With a present-day population just under 27,000, <b>Colonia del Sacramento</b> is one of this country’s oldest settlements, founded on a peninsula in 1680 not by Spaniards but by Portuguese settlers, then switching back and forth between Portugal and Spain, then independent Brazil, before finally becoming part of Uruguay.</p>
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<p></p> UNESCO sites among '8 Scintillating Spots in Sicily'tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2020-05-06:3169359:Topic:7340102020-05-06T10:00:47.004ZTripatinihttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/Admin
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<p>Italy's largest island is in some ways like a world unto itself, packed with amazing, art, architecture, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Sicily" target="_blank">history</a>, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicilian_cuisine" target="_blank">cuisine</a>, mud baths, and of course lovely beaches bathed in turquoise waters. Sicily's magic has been shaped by civilizations including Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Spaniards, and Norman French, and it's all waiting for you. And though of course a wide variety of accommodation is available, one of the best ways to get the most enjoyment out of your visit is <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.wishsicily.com/holiday-rentals/luxury-villas-in-sicily" target="_blank">luxury Sicily villa rental</a> in the hills or by the sea, where when not touring you can spread out and indulge, for example sipping a lovely glass of Nero d'Avola by the pool.<br/> <br/> And when you are touring, here are some of my favorite spots not to miss:<br/><br/><a href="https://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/8-scintillating-spots-sicily-italy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">read post</a></p>
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<p></p> UNESCO sites cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2020-02-14:3169359:Topic:7283842020-02-14T10:53:31.745ZIberia Airlineshttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/IberiaAirlines
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<p><br></br> Sure, going out for an intimate dinner <em>à deux</em> is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make <strong>Valentine's Day</strong> extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and water, laid-back and high-adrenaline; simple…</p>
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<p><br/> Sure, going out for an intimate dinner <em>à deux</em> is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make <strong>Valentine's Day</strong> extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and water, laid-back and high-adrenaline; simple and elaborate; cheap and pricey - there's something here for every couple!</p>
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<p></p> Cambodia's fascinating greatest hitstag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2020-01-28:3169359:Topic:7275612020-01-28T05:38:24.290ZTripatinihttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/Admin
<p><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/82/Cambodia_2638B_-_Angkor_Wat.jpg/800px-Cambodia_2638B_-_Angkor_Wat.jpg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/82/Cambodia_2638B_-_Angkor_Wat.jpg/800px-Cambodia_2638B_-_Angkor_Wat.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="800"></img></a> <br></br> <br></br> Majority-Buddhist <strong>Cambodia</strong><span> </span>is a small, semi-authoritarian constitutional monarchy between Vietnam and Thailand with a rich history dating back to the founding of the Khmer Empire in 802. It suffered greatly during the Vietnam War era and especially in its…</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/82/Cambodia_2638B_-_Angkor_Wat.jpg/800px-Cambodia_2638B_-_Angkor_Wat.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/82/Cambodia_2638B_-_Angkor_Wat.jpg/800px-Cambodia_2638B_-_Angkor_Wat.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="800"/></a><br/> <br/> Majority-Buddhist <strong>Cambodia</strong><span> </span>is a small, semi-authoritarian constitutional monarchy between Vietnam and Thailand with a rich history dating back to the founding of the Khmer Empire in 802. It suffered greatly during the Vietnam War era and especially in its aftermath, when the radical Khmer Rouge régime unleashed a genocide between 1975 and 1979 that shocked the world and killed more than two million. But the historical legacy of centuries still lives on to be enjoyed, as well as marvelous beaches and ecotourism. Here are the top highlights:</p>
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<p></p> The allures of the eastern USA's Great Smoky Mountain National Parktag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2019-11-09:3169359:Topic:7234882019-11-09T13:30:37.370ZTripatinihttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/Admin
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<p><br></br> <br></br> Also marked as a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site</strong>, the…</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> Also marked as a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site</strong>, the <strong><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.npca.org/parks/great-smoky-mountains-national-park?s_src=g_grants_ads&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrMHsBRCIARIsAFgSeI2UW7nwHNhTLmYrw4OjYKDJ0sht5-W3UlDceWt0h21KhK9nxO4AiL0aAtC6EALw_wcB" target="_blank">Great Smoky Mountains National Park</a></strong> is the USA's most visited, covering 816 square miles (2,114 sq. kilometers) of the <strong>Blue Ridge Mountains</strong> (part of the <strong>Appalachians</strong>) straddling eastern <strong>Tennessee</strong> and western <strong>North Carolina</strong>. With four visitors' centers/ranger stations - including one near the entrance close to <strong>Gatlinburg</strong>, Tennessee and the other near <strong>Cherokee</strong>, North Carolina, both with exhibits, shops, and facilities - the park is a wonderland for the outdoors minded, and especially gorgeous during the fall foliage season now underway.</p>
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<p></p> 6 of India's top historic marvels of architecturetag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2019-10-27:3169359:Topic:7231362019-10-27T13:27:24.239ZTripatinihttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/Admin
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<p>India has been a land of rich history and heritage Some of the prominent religion of the world grew here. Powerful dynasties and clans rules India time to time and left their mark on the heart of the country. Right from Mughals to Rajputs, and British to French, Portuguese, and Dutch, India has witness a wide panorama of history that has left its mark on the…</p>
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<p>India has been a land of rich history and heritage Some of the prominent religion of the world grew here. Powerful dynasties and clans rules India time to time and left their mark on the heart of the country. Right from Mughals to Rajputs, and British to French, Portuguese, and Dutch, India has witness a wide panorama of history that has left its mark on the country's architecture, and bequeathed it some truly stunning landmarks. Here are what I consider the top half dozen:</p>
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<p></p> The top 7 destinations of awesome Egypttag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2019-10-21:3169359:Topic:7225562019-10-21T10:51:25.072ZTripatinihttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/Admin
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3655820038?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3655820038?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="750"></img></a> <br></br> <br></br> <br></br> Egypt is one of the most distinctive countries of the African continent as well as the Middle East, with an impressive civilization stretching back more than 5,000 years. From its pyramids and palaces to its art, artifacts to its bustling cities, desert expanses, and beautiful beaches, it's a place that dazzles the senses and seizes the…</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3655820038?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3655820038?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="750"/></a><br/> <br/> <br/> Egypt is one of the most distinctive countries of the African continent as well as the Middle East, with an impressive civilization stretching back more than 5,000 years. From its pyramids and palaces to its art, artifacts to its bustling cities, desert expanses, and beautiful beaches, it's a place that dazzles the senses and seizes the imagination. An <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.tripsinegypt.com/egypt-day-tours/" target="_blank">excursion to Egypt</a> will be the trip of a lifetime - and likely still leave much to explore on a second and even third visit. But for first-timers, here are seven musts that encapsulate the best of the country's exotic allure.</p>
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<p></p> Hoi An, Vietnam named 2019 'World's Best City to Visit' by 'Travel+Leisure'tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2019-10-17:3169359:Topic:7225022019-10-17T16:52:14.239ZTripatinihttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/Admin
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<p><br></br> <em>“What is the best city in the world to visit right now?”</em> This is the question<span> </span><strong>Travel + Leisure</strong><span> </span>asked its readers every year. The criteria to rate include sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping and overall value. This year, for the first time<span> …</span></p>
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<p><br/> <em>“What is the best city in the world to visit right now?”</em> This is the question<span> </span><strong>Travel + Leisure</strong><span> </span>asked its readers every year. The criteria to rate include sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping and overall value. This year, for the first time<span> </span><strong><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nadovatours.com/destinations/vietnam/hoi-an.html">Hoi An</a></strong> was pronounced by readers of <em>Travel+Leisure</em> as<span> </span>the world’s best city in 2019, with an overall score of 90.39 out of 100 - a jump from number 8 on the list last year.<br/> <br/> Spelled <b>Hội An</b> in Vietnamese, this is an ancient city located in the central part of Vietnam, on the coast of East Vietnam Sea. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations of the country that should not be missed on any visit to the country. From the 16th to 19th centuries it was a riverside town that attracted silk, spice and porcelain merchants from as far as Japan, India, Indonesia, and even Europe.</p>
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