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If your idea of a great coffee shop is lots of quirk, local flavor, and personality, you’ll love the Freedom Cafe, which is part of a boutique hotel in the center of Durban, South Africa. It’s a converted shipping container with tons of character, interesting decor, and an amazing garden.
Bluebirds’ Nest, Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi can be overwhelming with its hustle and bustle, but this tucked-away little cafe is a great place to relax, with calming music, a roof terrace full of plants, lots of cushions and books, and a wonderful selection of drinks and foods that you can enjoy in peace.
Caffè Florian, Venice, Italy
The oldest coffee shop in Europe, Caffe Florian opened in 1720, making it even older than the United States. Each of its rooms has different themes, and each one of them is more iconic than the last.
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62 percent of Copenhagen’s inhabitants use bikes daily to get to school or work. The city has put a lot of effort into making all this cycling possible: there are 242 miles of designated bike lanes and plenty of amenities like air pumps and timed traffic lights, so you can bike around without worry.
Montreal, Canada
Europe boasts quite a few cities famous for being bike-friendly, but Montreal, Canada doesn’t fall short of any of them. You’ll find incredible 370 miles of bike paths. The city also holds an annual bike festival, where cyclists of all levels can tour and explore Montreal’s beauty.
Tokyo, Japan
Around 14% of Tokyo’s 14 million residents use their bikes for everything from shopping trips to work and school commutes. There are plenty of bike paths and bike-sharing programs available, and you might even catch a glimpse of locals riding the Mamachari utility bike that can cart just about anything.
Strasbourg, France
Home to the world’s most famous bike race, Le Tour de France, we couldn’t leave Strasbourg out of the list. It is also one of the most gorgeous cities in Europe. The designated cycling paths, including 360 streets with two-way lanes for bikes, will allow you to take in all its charm.
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]]>Cavallino, Italy — Venice Lagoon
This rural island is situated just outside Venice and can accommodate up to 16 guests in its seven bedrooms. The villas are surrounded by natural beauty, offering a serene experience—the absolute opposite of the crowds you’ll find in the center of Venice.
Bird Island, Belize
Located off the southern coast of Belize, this relaxed, rustic island can accommodate up to six people in three buildings. Guests can snorkel, fish, kayak or just fully relax with no outside interferences. Children under five can stay on the island for free.
Batholmen, Norway
Batholmen, located in the archipelago of Hvaler in Norway, is a self-catered island, which can accommodate 5 people. There is an on-site motorboat available to explore more of the surrounding area. Keep in mind there is no running water at the local grocery store.
El Nido, Philippines
If you’re after more luxurious experiences, this private island in El Nido, Philippines is the one for you. The resort offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, and is steeped in colorful vegetation leading to the stunning white sand beach.
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]]>Uluwatu, Bali
Perhaps one of the most iconic of Bali’s surf spots, Uluwatu is located at the foot of a stunning cliff, overlooked by Bali’s oldest Hindu temple.
Biarritz, France
Long before the French town of Biarritz became a world-famous resort town and surfing destination, locals would take advantage of the consistent swells and would ride them on wooden planks and palm fronds.
Jeffereys Bay, South Africa
The South African town Jefferys Bay was made famous by the surf cult classic Endless Summer. Its surf break is considered one of the best right-hand point breaks in the world due to its consistency and quality.
Bundoran, Ireland
If you’re willing to brave the cold, the Irish town Bundoran is a surfer’s heaven. The town embraces the culture with extra accommodations for surfers, even offering discounts to surfers visiting during the peak season of September-May.
Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
On the eastern coast of Sri Lanka lies the relaxed village of Arugam Bay, known for its steady waves and laid-back atmosphere.
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The Argentine capital of Buenos Aires is home to some of the world’s most thought-provoking street art. Throughout neighborhoods like Palermo, Villa Crespo, San Telmo you can find murals and stencils about everything from political messages to lighthearted jokes.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is known for its labyrinth of colorful “graffiti laneways”. Street artists from all around the world have left their marks in the city’s passageways, such as Hosier Lane, Union Lane, ACDC Lane, and Croft Alley.
Berlin, Germany
The street art scene in Berlin goes way beyond the graffiti-covered remains of the Berlin Wall. Urban art covers the entire German capital from the historic center of Mitte to the lively district of Kreuzberg.
Montreal, Canada
Every year in June, Montreal hosts an 11-day Mural Festival, which attracts prominent street artists from all over. Moreover, the local arts community produced its own work throughout the year. Take a stroll down Saint-Laurent Boulevard to enjoy some of the city’s best outdoor displays.
Valparaiso, Chile
Urban art is not only legal in Valparaiso, Chile, it is also widely celebrated. It can be found virtually everywhere across the city’s 42 barrios, most notably in the Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción neighborhoods.
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Milford Sound is a fjord with what feels like every different type of natural beauty that the earth has to offer, from mountains to waterfalls to lots of wildlife like seals, dolphins, and penguins. And not only is it beautiful, but you can also hike and kayak there will enjoying the view.
Glacier National Park, United States
Located in Montana, Glacier National Park has 730 miles of hiking trails, with tall mountains, alpine lakes, plenty of wildlife, and not to mention glaciers. Unfortunately, only 26 glaciers remain due to the effects of climate change, so this is also a good place to be reminded of just how important it is to protect our earth.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Visit Machu Picchu at sunrise and you’ll think you’re dreaming. The 500-year-old stonework, restored architecture, green grass, morning mist, and wandering llamas are truly a wonder to marvel at.
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]]>Cabazon Dinosaurs, “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” (Cabazon, California)
The dinosaurs in Pee-wee’s Big Adventure are actually one of America’s most iconic roadside attractions located in Cabazon, California in Riverside County. Most exciting of all, the dinosaurs are dressed up and repainted into different outfits and colors throughout the year, so they’re always ready for their close-up.
El-Khazneh, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (Petra, Jordan)
One of the most elaborate ancient temples in Petra, El-Khazneh is so ornate and striking that it’s no surprise that the creators of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade wanted to film a movie there. It’d be a great place to visit even if it hadn’t been a movie location, but the fact that it IS only makes it that much cooler.
Cafe des 2 Moulins, “Amelie” (Paris, France)
If you’ve seen Amelie, you know how iconic her cafe workplace is. If you’ve ever wanted to check it out for yourself, you totally can, as it’s a working cafe in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. It’s very picturesque.
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]]>Powell’s City of Books, Portland, Oregon, US
Powell’s is claimed to be the largest independent chain of bookstores in the world! This flagship branch in Portland takes up a city block and customers are provided with a map to find their way around the huge collection. And of course, there’s also a café on site.
Librarie Avant-Garde, Nanjing, China
Known as China’s most beautiful bookstore, it’s surprisingly located in an underground parking lot. The store was opened to serve as a public library and is constantly expanding to other cities in China.
Atlantis Books, Santorini, Greece
This store was opened by a group of friends over a decade ago and prides itself on its community events and classes, and on its amazing view of the Aegean sea.
El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina
This incredible space is actually a theater-turned-bookstore. It still features frescoed ceilings and balconies that are now filled with bookshelves, reading booths, and of course, an in-house café.
Gertrude & Alice, Sydney Australia
Inspired by Gertrude Stein and Alice Toklas’ relationship, two friends decided to open this bookstore and café on Bondi beach. With walls filled with books, it is the perfect spot for working, chatting, or quietly reading.
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#luxurytravel #mtatravel #vikingsun #cruiselife #oceancruising #luxurycruiseIf so, it’s possible if you have a lot of time and a lot of disposable income! Viking Cruise Lines offers a 245-day cruise to the 4 oceans and 6 continents of Earth that takes you on a round-trip voyage around the Earth.
The cost is high, starting at $90,000, but if I ever win the lottery, this might be my first purchase!
The cruise departs and ends in London, England. From London, you’ll discover 53 countries and go on 111 guided tours that will show you the highlights of nearly every part of Earth.
Your first stops will be on the British Isles and in other destinations in the North Sea, such as Norway and Iceland.
After this, you’ll cross the ocean and go down the Atlantic coast of the Americas and then up the Pacific coast. Some of the best stops are Boston, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Mexico, and Los Angeles.
PUERTO RICO Next, get ready to cross the South Pacific! Here, you’ll cross the International Date Line and then go to Southeast Asia to visit countries like Vietnam.
#vietnam #saigon #bitexcotower #livelaughloveFinally, get ready to sail across the Indian Ocean and into the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you’ll stop in beautiful countries such as Italy and Spain.
Your memorable trip ends once you get back to London, 245 days after your departure! Would you go on this massive cruise?
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