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Top 10 Out of This World Hotel Rooms
The best part of travel is getting out, seeing the country, meeting new people, and taking in new cultures. That is, if you’re an extrovert. If you’re an introvert like so many are, the energy required to launch yourself into so many unfamiliar situations means frequent retreats back to the hotel room. There, in your mini forward operating base, you can recharge and reset for the next barrage of novelty. And it helps if the hotel room isn’t grey and lifeless.While some hotel rooms look like interrogation cells in Guantanamo and some like Queen Elizabeth’s personal spa, there exists a third type that is simply something else. These hotel rooms are wildly unique in shape or decor, or even redefine the whole concept of living spaces. Here are ten of those hotel rooms, who can best be described as out of this world.
By giridn5 years ago in Wander
Rajim Kumbh and Rajiv Lochan Mandir The Hallmarks of Rajim
Rajim is one among the ancient cities of Chhattisgarh and it existed ever since the age of Vedas. There are more than one mythological stories on how the godly city Rajim came to existence. The city embraces the confluence of three rivers Chitrotpala (Mahanadi), Pairi and Sondur, a sangam similar to Allahabad, India. Hence, Rajim gets its popular name ‘Prayag of Chhattisgarh’ and like Allahabad, Kumbh is organized every year at this place. In addition, the city also host one of an ancient temple Rajiv Lochan that dates to 7th Century. It’s been said that this temple is an earthy abode of lord Vishnu in avatar of Lord Rajiv Lochan. Surely this city has many mysteries and the most rumoured is, it’s not just a saying that lord Vishnu resides here… he really does.
By dev mehta 5 years ago in Wander
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach Florida
Northwest Florida, and in particular South Walton County, is a haven of breathtaking state parks, making the beaches SoWal is famous for only one of the must visit stops for outdoors fanatics. Right off of the western portion of Country Road 30A, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is one of many locales for folks to explore and enjoy. However, us modern people aren't the only ones who enjoyed this natural wonder, as scientists have found plenty of evidence that Native American's used this land for fishing, hunting and camping. Between the freshwater dune lakes, the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, there is a plethora of available foods and natural resources in the waters alone, and that doesn't even take what can be found on land into account.
By Destin, 30A & Beyond5 years ago in Wander
I Traveled To 10 Countries With Only $4600 | Volume I: Rome, Italy
Trip Statistics | Countries Visited: 10 | The List: Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, France, Egypt, Jordan, Greece, UK, USA, Iceland | Total: $4600 including flights.
By Amourais5 years ago in Wander
Car Camping is The Future of Travel
Travel has changed, and we aren’t going to be doing everything the way we did it before. Air travel is problematic. Stuck in a sealed tube 30,000 feet in the air with 200 other people who may or may not be carrying COVID or one of its variants is not my idea of a good time.
By Jason Weiland5 years ago in Wander
Exploring Antarctica: Top things to see and do
There are 7 continents on this beautiful planet and all of them are beautiful in their own way. But there is one continent that is still relatively unexplored and almost uninhabited with human beings, which we all know as Antarctica. Antarctica is a land of the wild and known to us for being the coldest part of the world. However, this place is rapidly becoming an ultimate adventure travel destination for all the adrenaline junkies and crazy travellers. So, when are you going to plan this amazing trip where no one else in your friend and the family circle has went? In this article, we are going to convince you to go and see the best things in the forbidden frontier of Antarctica.
By rose amy5 years ago in Wander
The Train is the Best Tourist Attraction of Any Major City.
Let’s assume that you were interested enough in my traveling habits to ask me what the main thing I like to do in any new place is. My answers would be short, simple, and for many people, probably kind of weird: The first thing I’d do is check out the place’s public transportation system.
By Camille Ora-Nicole5 years ago in Wander
Top 10 Happiest Countries in the World
Every year, the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network publishes its World Happiness Report—a study that examines the connections between happiness and development, all while encouraging policymakers to place more of an emphasis on the former. Around 1,000 people in each U.N. member state rate their quality of life on a scale from 0 to 10, while researchers cull data from six areas: GDP per capita, life expectancy, social support, trust and corruption, perceived freedom to make life decisions, and generosity. The World Happiness Report 2021 was released recently, and while the results follow previous trends (every Nordic country made the cut)—the list is a little more interesting amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The report paid special attention to evaluate how different governments have dealt with the pandemic, and how trust in said governments is directly related to overall happiness.
By SANDEEP SINGH5 years ago in Wander
Six Tips for Staying Safe on Summer Vacation
Summer months bring warm weather, sunshine, and often the desire to travel. Whether you are on summer break or using vacation time, summer is often the season associated with traveling and exploring.
By Sam Larson5 years ago in Wander
Visiting the Highlands
Are you planning visiting the Highlands? If so, great, and great choice by the way. I’ve been lucky enough to live in the Highlands of Scotland for coming up on 20 years and I still absolutely love it. There is always something new to see, a new delight, a new surprise – I’ve never lived anywhere like it.
By The Professional Traveller5 years ago in Wander
My Adventure in Greece Part II
Ten years after my Greek adventure/misadventure, I had the chance to go back for a conference. The conference was scheduled to take place at Souda Bay on the Greek Island of Crete. I scheduled my flight through the military travel system, and the conference organizers made the hotel reservation located in the city of Chania. Everything was set, and I promised myself not to lose my passport this time around and not forget to grab the hotel's business card so that I would not get lost again.
By Chad Pillai5 years ago in Wander
6 Best Family Friendly Destinations in Phoenix
There is no place better than Phoenix if you want to feel connected to nature. Its dry and warm climate makes the palace ideal for enjoying the breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunsets. Visitors can visit the city in the winters to see the areas covered in the blanket of snow and escape from their ordinary lives to the chilled cold weather. There are plenty of mind-blowing family-friendly resorts for tourists that are worth visiting and creating memories.
By jack son5 years ago in Wander