Sa Pa, Vietnam

One of the most spectacular rice fields can be found in the Muong Hoa valley between Sa Pa town and the Fansipan Mountain. Beautiful in every season, these rice fields are on the top of the list tourist attraction in Vietnam.

Machu Picchu, Peru

The narrow terraces, rediscovered in 1911 by a Hawaiian historian Hiram Bingham, were constructed from stone blocks. Watered by natural springs, these terraces were made to irrigate native crops of potatoes and corn. Today, in the Lost City of the Incas, there are no growing crops, just breathtaking grassy terraces.

Banaue Rice Terraces, The Philippines

At the Cordilleras mountains at 1,525 meters (5,000 feet) lays this Philippines gem, the Banaue Rice Terraces. For over two millennia, the Ifugao tribes have been producing and harvesting rice on these rice fields. But unfortunately, due to their emigration, there is less and less sown rice.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh6B0PbnWWm/?tagged=banaue

Douro Valley, Portugal

Portugal, not only famous for its great wines but also for Douro Valley, one of the most beautiful wine terrace fields in Europe. Located close to the city of Porto, Douro Valley’s terrace walls are almost 500 years old. The scenery of the valley with its color changing is glorious all year long.

Salineras de Maras, Peru

In Peru, there aren’t just rice terrace fields, but salt fields as well. This Inca salt pans have been used for centuries. The huge salt slabs are made only by the power of nature: the water leeches from the mountain, then it is evaporated in the sun leaving thick salt deposits.

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Revisit The Local Museums

Let’s be honest, when was the last time you have been to your local museums? We assume it’s been a long time ago. So why not give them a visit? There are always new and exciting exhibitions worth seeing. So, next stop: your local museum.

Historical Buildings

You have passed by that old-school-looking building a million times, but what can you say about it? Do you know its history? When was it built, or by who? Do a little research. You will be surprised with all the info you can learn.

Churches, Temples, Synagogues

An old church is always a good place to see. Have you ever been to your local synagogue? What do you know about its history?

Famous Streets

Who was the person whose name bears the biggest and most famous street in your city? Check it out, and play tourist for one day. For example, revisit your favorite shops and boutiques.

The post How to Be a Tourist In Your Own City appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Roses Park

Roses Park is one of Timisoara’s prettiest sights. It was designed for the Universal Exposition in 1891, when Emperor Franz Joseph I came to visit. After the First World War, in 1934, it was replanted and reopened as a rosarium, the largest one in this part of Europe.

Museum of the Communist Consumer

The Museum of the Communist Consumer is a free, private museum, which resembles a home from the communist era, up to the late 1980s. Open every day of the week, the museum has three large rooms full of household electronics, school paraphernalia, toys, postcards, cleaning supplies and many more retro things.

Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral

The Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, the astonishing building and the symbol of Timisoara, can fit 5,000 worshipers. Its construction began in 1936 and was finished in 1941. It is considered one of the tallest Orthodox buildings is the world.

The post 3 Things You Shouldn’t Miss In Timisoara appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Zanzibar is an archipelago in East Africa and it is the semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. There are numerous small islands, but the two biggest ones are Unguja and Pemba. While Unguja has the prettiest, most romantic beaches with turquoise water and white sand, Pemba and the tiny islands offer breathtaking underwater adventures with colorful fish and coral reefs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiUh4xCgaDm/?tagged=pembaisland

Zanzibar is warm all year long, with daily temperatures between 28 and 32 Celsius and night-time lows between 20 and 25 Celsius. It has equal days and nights, 12-hours each, all that thanks to its proximity to Equator.

If you are considering traveling to this East African destination, you should know that the month of February is the most humid, while in March and May the days are mostly rainy.

If you love eating, you should know that the Zanzibar dishes are a marvelous mixture of the Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine, which equals to yummy spices. It’s not for nothing that it’s called The Spice Island.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0XSjLgwoT/?taken-by=constancehotels

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A Bottle of Țuică

Țuică, Romania’s national drink, is prepared only from plums. A bottle of Țuică is a great souvenir for drinkers, because it contains approximately 24–65% of alcohol. Taste, quality and age should be the most important criteria when purchasing a bottle.

A Jar of Green Walnut Jam

Picked in June, and turned into a delicacy, the green walnut jam is considered a traditional Romanian specialty. It takes quite some time to prepare it; the marination takes up to several hours, and the whole process contains a special boiling method as well.

Dracula-Inspired Souvenirs

When you think of Romania, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? We assume that it is the Count Dracula. In this country, everything is Dracula-inspired. Rubber duckies, T-shirts, magnets, bags, the choice is yours!

The post Top 3 Souvenirs To Take Home From Romania appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

1. Dohány Street Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe, and the second biggest one in the world.

2. It is 75m long, 27m wide and seats almost 3,000 people; 1,492 men and 1,472 women, plus the standing places. The fascinating thing is that even before the construction began, people could pre-order seats.

3. During World War II, the synagogue was used as a German Radio’s base and as a stable.

4. The Dohány Street Synagogue was the brainchild of designer Ludwing Förster.

5. Because the designers and the architects weren’t Jewish people, the synagogue looks more like a Christian Basilica, rather than a traditional synagogue.

6. The synagogue has pipe organs, which were once played by famous Hungarian composer Liszt Ferenc, and a cemetery, which is not customary.

7.  The Central Synagogue in New York City is almost a true and exact copy of the Dohány Street Synagogue.

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The astonishing photos represents the true beauty of this Balkan country. From ancient Serbian monasteries, forests, fortresses, mountains and many more attractive locations, Serbia is a definitely a country worth visiting.

Have you ever been to Serbia? If so, you can send them photographs taken on your journey. And if not, scroll down and take a look at the beautiful scenery. Maybe you will get filled with wanderlust.

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1. The Space Needle, the proud symbol of Seattle took around 400 days to get finished. It opened its doors on 21^st, April 1962, for a space-age-themed World’s fair.

2. It stands 605 feet tall and offers 360-degrees views from its 3 main view areas.

3. The Space Needle’s original name was “The Space Cage”.

4. You need 43 seconds to travel by one of the 3 fast elevators, from the bottom to the tower’s top level. It also has staircase with 848 stairs.

5. The Space Needle is the brainchild of architecture John Graham.

6. At the top of the Seattle Space Needle there is a rotating restaurant called SkyCity Restaurant which offers beautiful and romantic views of the city.

7. Every New Year’s Eve, at midnight there are astonishing firework shows which are synchronized to music.

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1. Eiffel Tower was built in the 19^th century, in 1889, as the entrance arch for the World’s fair.

2. It was named after Gustave Eiffel, whose company was in charge of the building. Mr. Eiffel also had an apartment for himself at the top of the tower.

3. The Tower was made of iron and weights around 10,000 tons, while it is approximately 320 meters high, which varies due to temperature changes.

4. The Eiffel Tower has a French nickname; La Dame de Fer, which means the iron lady.

5. The famous structure was going to be demolished in 1909, but was kept because it was repurposed as a giant radio antenna.

6. The Eiffel Tower was originally intended for Barcelona, Spain, however, it was rejected.

7. There are 20,000 light bulbs placed on the Eiffel Tower.

8. There are more than 30 replicas of the Tower all around the world.

The post Fun Facts About The Eiffel Tower You Didn’t Know appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Very Old City

According to archaeologists, Berlin dates to the 13th century.

City Of Museums

Berlin is very well known as a city of museums. There is even a local saying that there are more museums – around 180 – than rainy days – 106 on average.

Expensive Graffiti

Berlin is full of interesting street art. However, every year, the city spends over 35 million euros on cleaning graffiti.

Big Numbers

Berlin is over 9 times the size of Paris, but it only has 1/5 of Paris’ population density. The capital has more bridges than Venice as well, around 1,700.

3 UNESCO World Heritage

The capital city of Germany has 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites: The Museum Island, Sansoussi Palace and Parks in Potsdam, and the Modernism Housing Estates.

Longest Open-Air Museum

East Side Gallery, the longest open-air museum with a length of over 1.3 km, is also located in Berlin. It showcases over 100 murals from artist all over the world. You might have heard about the famous mural called “The Fraternal Kiss.”

The post 6 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Berlin appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Sa Pa, Vietnam

One of the most spectacular rice fields can be found in the Muong Hoa valley between Sa Pa town and the Fansipan Mountain. Beautiful in every season, these rice fields are on the top of the list tourist attraction in Vietnam.

Machu Picchu, Peru

The narrow terraces, rediscovered in 1911 by a Hawaiian historian Hiram Bingham, were constructed from stone blocks. Watered by natural springs, these terraces were made to irrigate native crops of potatoes and corn. Today, in the Lost City of the Incas, there are no growing crops, just breathtaking grassy terraces.

Banaue Rice Terraces, The Philippines

At the Cordilleras mountains at 1,525 meters (5,000 feet) lays this Philippines gem, the Banaue Rice Terraces. For over two millennia, the Ifugao tribes have been producing and harvesting rice on these rice fields. But unfortunately, due to their emigration, there is less and less sown rice.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh6B0PbnWWm/?tagged=banaue

Douro Valley, Portugal

Portugal, not only famous for its great wines but also for Douro Valley, one of the most beautiful wine terrace fields in Europe. Located close to the city of Porto, Douro Valley’s terrace walls are almost 500 years old. The scenery of the valley with its color changing is glorious all year long.

Salineras de Maras, Peru

In Peru, there aren’t just rice terrace fields, but salt fields as well. This Inca salt pans have been used for centuries. The huge salt slabs are made only by the power of nature: the water leeches from the mountain, then it is evaporated in the sun leaving thick salt deposits.

The post 5 Most Beautiful Terrace Fields Worth Visiting appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Revisit The Local Museums

Let’s be honest, when was the last time you have been to your local museums? We assume it’s been a long time ago. So why not give them a visit? There are always new and exciting exhibitions worth seeing. So, next stop: your local museum.

Historical Buildings

You have passed by that old-school-looking building a million times, but what can you say about it? Do you know its history? When was it built, or by who? Do a little research. You will be surprised with all the info you can learn.

Churches, Temples, Synagogues

An old church is always a good place to see. Have you ever been to your local synagogue? What do you know about its history?

Famous Streets

Who was the person whose name bears the biggest and most famous street in your city? Check it out, and play tourist for one day. For example, revisit your favorite shops and boutiques.

The post How to Be a Tourist In Your Own City appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Roses Park

Roses Park is one of Timisoara’s prettiest sights. It was designed for the Universal Exposition in 1891, when Emperor Franz Joseph I came to visit. After the First World War, in 1934, it was replanted and reopened as a rosarium, the largest one in this part of Europe.

Museum of the Communist Consumer

The Museum of the Communist Consumer is a free, private museum, which resembles a home from the communist era, up to the late 1980s. Open every day of the week, the museum has three large rooms full of household electronics, school paraphernalia, toys, postcards, cleaning supplies and many more retro things.

Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral

The Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral, the astonishing building and the symbol of Timisoara, can fit 5,000 worshipers. Its construction began in 1936 and was finished in 1941. It is considered one of the tallest Orthodox buildings is the world.

The post 3 Things You Shouldn’t Miss In Timisoara appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Zanzibar is an archipelago in East Africa and it is the semi-autonomous region of Tanzania. There are numerous small islands, but the two biggest ones are Unguja and Pemba. While Unguja has the prettiest, most romantic beaches with turquoise water and white sand, Pemba and the tiny islands offer breathtaking underwater adventures with colorful fish and coral reefs.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BiUh4xCgaDm/?tagged=pembaisland

Zanzibar is warm all year long, with daily temperatures between 28 and 32 Celsius and night-time lows between 20 and 25 Celsius. It has equal days and nights, 12-hours each, all that thanks to its proximity to Equator.

If you are considering traveling to this East African destination, you should know that the month of February is the most humid, while in March and May the days are mostly rainy.

If you love eating, you should know that the Zanzibar dishes are a marvelous mixture of the Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine, which equals to yummy spices. It’s not for nothing that it’s called The Spice Island.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm0XSjLgwoT/?taken-by=constancehotels

The post Zanzibar, the Perfect Honeymoon Destination appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

A Bottle of Țuică

Țuică, Romania’s national drink, is prepared only from plums. A bottle of Țuică is a great souvenir for drinkers, because it contains approximately 24–65% of alcohol. Taste, quality and age should be the most important criteria when purchasing a bottle.

A Jar of Green Walnut Jam

Picked in June, and turned into a delicacy, the green walnut jam is considered a traditional Romanian specialty. It takes quite some time to prepare it; the marination takes up to several hours, and the whole process contains a special boiling method as well.

Dracula-Inspired Souvenirs

When you think of Romania, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? We assume that it is the Count Dracula. In this country, everything is Dracula-inspired. Rubber duckies, T-shirts, magnets, bags, the choice is yours!

The post Top 3 Souvenirs To Take Home From Romania appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

1. Dohány Street Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe, and the second biggest one in the world.

2. It is 75m long, 27m wide and seats almost 3,000 people; 1,492 men and 1,472 women, plus the standing places. The fascinating thing is that even before the construction began, people could pre-order seats.

3. During World War II, the synagogue was used as a German Radio’s base and as a stable.

4. The Dohány Street Synagogue was the brainchild of designer Ludwing Förster.

5. Because the designers and the architects weren’t Jewish people, the synagogue looks more like a Christian Basilica, rather than a traditional synagogue.

6. The synagogue has pipe organs, which were once played by famous Hungarian composer Liszt Ferenc, and a cemetery, which is not customary.

7.  The Central Synagogue in New York City is almost a true and exact copy of the Dohány Street Synagogue.

The post Facts You Didn’t Know About The Largest Synagogue In Europe appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

The astonishing photos represents the true beauty of this Balkan country. From ancient Serbian monasteries, forests, fortresses, mountains and many more attractive locations, Serbia is a definitely a country worth visiting.

Have you ever been to Serbia? If so, you can send them photographs taken on your journey. And if not, scroll down and take a look at the beautiful scenery. Maybe you will get filled with wanderlust.

The post An Instagram Account That Represents The Beauty Of Serbia appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

1. The Space Needle, the proud symbol of Seattle took around 400 days to get finished. It opened its doors on 21^st, April 1962, for a space-age-themed World’s fair.

2. It stands 605 feet tall and offers 360-degrees views from its 3 main view areas.

3. The Space Needle’s original name was “The Space Cage”.

4. You need 43 seconds to travel by one of the 3 fast elevators, from the bottom to the tower’s top level. It also has staircase with 848 stairs.

5. The Space Needle is the brainchild of architecture John Graham.

6. At the top of the Seattle Space Needle there is a rotating restaurant called SkyCity Restaurant which offers beautiful and romantic views of the city.

7. Every New Year’s Eve, at midnight there are astonishing firework shows which are synchronized to music.

The post 7 Fun Facts About The Seattle Space Needle appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

1. Eiffel Tower was built in the 19^th century, in 1889, as the entrance arch for the World’s fair.

2. It was named after Gustave Eiffel, whose company was in charge of the building. Mr. Eiffel also had an apartment for himself at the top of the tower.

3. The Tower was made of iron and weights around 10,000 tons, while it is approximately 320 meters high, which varies due to temperature changes.

4. The Eiffel Tower has a French nickname; La Dame de Fer, which means the iron lady.

5. The famous structure was going to be demolished in 1909, but was kept because it was repurposed as a giant radio antenna.

6. The Eiffel Tower was originally intended for Barcelona, Spain, however, it was rejected.

7. There are 20,000 light bulbs placed on the Eiffel Tower.

8. There are more than 30 replicas of the Tower all around the world.

The post Fun Facts About The Eiffel Tower You Didn’t Know appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Very Old City

According to archaeologists, Berlin dates to the 13th century.

City Of Museums

Berlin is very well known as a city of museums. There is even a local saying that there are more museums – around 180 – than rainy days – 106 on average.

Expensive Graffiti

Berlin is full of interesting street art. However, every year, the city spends over 35 million euros on cleaning graffiti.

Big Numbers

Berlin is over 9 times the size of Paris, but it only has 1/5 of Paris’ population density. The capital has more bridges than Venice as well, around 1,700.

3 UNESCO World Heritage

The capital city of Germany has 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites: The Museum Island, Sansoussi Palace and Parks in Potsdam, and the Modernism Housing Estates.

Longest Open-Air Museum

East Side Gallery, the longest open-air museum with a length of over 1.3 km, is also located in Berlin. It showcases over 100 murals from artist all over the world. You might have heard about the famous mural called “The Fraternal Kiss.”

The post 6 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Berlin appeared first on Traveler Dreams.