By: Bound2explore February 2, 2024
The open air cable car that take you from Kalti to the top of Mount Stanserhorn is definitely one of the coolest cable car in Switzerland. The best part about it is the view. And the unreal experience when at the altitude over 1000 meter you can feel the wind blowing on your face while standing inside the open air cable car. Did I mention that this ride is free if you have swiss travel pass?
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For most people, the ancient city of Troy and the story of ancient Greek mythology Trojan horse can be quite intriguing. Especially after the movie starring Brad Pitt in his prime time with similar title became the box office. Watching the movie is great but seeing the real life ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in person is even better. So, if you have been dreaming of chasing the ruins of Troy after watching the movie, wait no more.
Continue reading →A day trip to Sintra from Lisbon is a must whenever you are in Lisbon and short on time. Rich with history and architectures, Sintra is a spot you do not want to miss. Located outside Lisbon with only 30 minutes- drive, Sintra is a perfect day trip. Sintra can be reached by a rental car, a train or a tour/shuttle from Lisbon.
Continue reading →By: Bound2explore December 30, 2018
There is a reason why so many movies were filmed in Wicklow Mountain National Park. The jaw dropping view is one of the reason. So if you are a movie buff, you can track all of the locations or spots where you favorite movie was shot. From a legendary Braveheart to a romance movie like PS I love you. More than that, Wicklow Mountain National Park also offers outdoor activities such as hiking and horseback riding for you who are into adventure travel. If you are a foodie, you can try authentic Irish food in Enniskerry Village. You can also take a walk in the beautiful garden and learn about the history of Glendalough abbey. Here are the reasons why Wicklow Mountain National Park is a perfect day trip from Dublin:
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I’m a big fan of a day trip to another city or country. Some city are quite small that you will be able to explore most of it in one day. Since Bratislava, Slovakia is the closest Capital City to Vienna, I decided to do a day trip to Bratislava from Vienna, Austria. The trip only took one hour by train. You don’t need to book your ticket ahead of time. The train runs every hour from Vienna Central Station.
If you are ready for a day trip to Bratislava from Vienna, here is on how to start. Take a train from Vienna Central Station to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica or Bratislava Central Station. From there you can walk to the downtown or you can take a bus or taxi. Taking a taxi is more convenient but if you are feeling athletic like me then you can walk and bump into the cute spot along the way. You never know what adventure awaits you when you do a day trip to Bratislava from Vienna. Continue reading →
My three days in Barcelona, Spain started near La Ramblas as I witnessed a crime in progress. No traveler is really prepared for such things. Even when you are aware of the risk you will face while travelling in foreign countries, you always think it would never happened to you. After such an experience, somehow I am still able to develop an adoration toward Barcelona. There is something endearing about this city. If every city has its own personality, then Barcelona’s would be lively and warm. Not to mention that almost every time you look around you can spot Gaudi Architecture. So if you are into architecture, beautiful landscape, food, and history, Barcelona is a place to be. Just keep in mind to hold you bag a little tighter. Continue reading →
Could you possibly visit three countries; Andorra, French and Spain in one day? If you live on North America Continent, it seems impossible to do that. Since the continent is quite large and some states like Texas or California are bigger than some countries in Europe. But if you happen to live in Europe or visiting Europe, then you can easily do that. In fact you can totally enjoy one city in each country. If you are short on time and want to experience what Europe has to offer then this itinerary will be perfect for you. So how to visit Andorra, French and Spain in one day? Continue reading →
The most dangerous hiking path in Span; Caminito Del Rey had claimed a few lives in the past. This hiking path was deemed to be dangerous that the government decided to close the place for public. Finally the place was re-opened after undergoing extensive renovation and reconstruction of the bridge, the boardwalk, and safety cable. While the most dangerous hiking path in Spain: Caminito Del Rey is no longer as dangerous as it was before reconstruction, it is also not a walk in the park. Due to quality of terrain, it requires a certain level of physical effort and skillfulness. As the highest point of the path stand at 105 meters or around 345 feet, you can’t be afraid of height if you want to hike here. So, are you ready to hike on the most dangerous hiking path in Spain: Caminito Del Rey? Continue reading →
Have you ever dreamed of Venice? To cruise slowly along the canal and enjoy the serene Venice? If you have, you really do not want to skip this picturesque city even if you are short on time. Venice is a must visit city when you are in Italy. It does live up to the hype with its beautiful canals, stunning landmarks and food to die for. This is a famous tourist destination for a reason. I had been wanting to visit Venice since I was a kid. So on my trip to Italy, I made sure that I have to reach Venice one way or another. Since I spent most of my time in Milan, I decided to do a day trip to Venice from Milan. Continue reading →
Paris in pictures is a collection of photographs that bring the beauty, adventure and romantic spirit of Paris to life. Words can hardly describe how captivating Paris is. So, instead of writing about things to see and to do in Paris, I rather take you into a fascinating journey through Paris in pictures. After all, pictures worth a thousand words. For anyone who had been in Paris and want to reminisce or anyone who want to visit Paris and be inspired, here is a collection of my travel photographs. Enjoy Paris in pictures! Continue reading →