We are all well too familiar with the Inca civilisation: think Machu Picchu, think huge terraces on the cliffs of mountains and think the handover of Incan territory to the Spanish conquerors. Essentially, Peru has marketed itself as the pride of the Incas. Peruvians are seen as the descendants of the once-powerful civilisation that ruled […]
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Things to do around Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a world wonder, but it is not the only thing that Peruvians are proud of. Many tourists fly in and out just to see Machu Picchu, but miss out of the many other sights that make Peru special. In fact, there are so many things to do in and around Machu Picchu […]
Introducing the seven wonders of the Argentinian Patagonia
If you are still not tired of the seven wonders cliché, here is another list of seven wonders to add to your bucket list. Patagonia is huge, and just the Argentinian Patagonia is larger than many European countries put together. Most people do not have time to see all that Patagonia has to offer, so […]
This is the mystical city of Mardin: 7 things to do
The southeast part of Turkey is a gem, and one of the shiny ones has got to be the ancient city of Mardin. Some of you might think that it is dangerous and unsafe due to its proximity to Syria, but it is actually an extremely safe city. Mardin is home to a million nice […]
Georgia in a nutshell: 8 things you absolutely have to do
If you were to ask me to list my top five must-visit countries, Georgia is definitely on it. Note that I am referring to Georgia the country, and not the state in the United States! Georgia is small and packed with interesting sights. Whether you are a nature lover, a fan of architecture, a foodie […]
9 things to do in Baku, Azerbaijan
If there was a city that surprised me, it has to be Baku. I did not expect to find a modern, aesthetically pleasing and cosmopolitan city in this part of the world. As I entered the city from another sleepy town in Azerbaijan, I could not help but gasp at what I saw. Baku was […]
7 things you can do in Qinghai in China
Before visiting Qinghai in China, I must admit that I have not heard of this province! Ironically Qinghai is the fourth largest province in China, yet many people are unaware of its existence. What is there to see in Qinghai? Here are 7 amazing things you can do in Qinghai to justify the effort getting […]
