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Pamplona
otherNavarre, Spain
The city stops in July for the San Fermin festival, filling streets with people in white with red scarves for nine consecutive days of bull runs through the Old Town to the bullring. Travelers can experience the atmosphere, traditions, and food.
View on Google MapsCerro Negro
attractionNicaragua
The only place in the world where you can go volcano boarding. It's an active volcano, the youngest in Central America, formed in 1850. The hike takes about 45 minutes, and you can pay a guide $5 to carry your board.
View on Google MapsVolcano Day Nicaragua
activity2 Ave, NE, León 21000, Nicaragua
The only 100% Nicaraguan-owned tour operator in Leon that provides all the equipment for volcano boarding at Cerro Negro. Cost is $30.
View on Google MapsOeschinen Lake
attractionOeschinen Lake, 3718 Kandersteg, Switzerland
A stunning alpine lake with turquoise waters, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and snow-capped mountains. Features a scenic bench offering the 'best view in the world'.
View on Google MapsKitchen Coos and Ewes
activityHigh Arrioland, Newton Stewart DG8 0AU, UK
Experience a Highland Cow safari where you can get hands-on with the herd, brush them, and give them food. See baby calves with their mothers and learn about herd dynamics. Includes a tractor-trailer ride, a chance to pet the cows (avoiding horns), and enjoy home-baked treats and a gift shop afterwards. Located in Dumfries and Galloway, family-friendly for all ages.
View on Google MapsSpinalonga
attractionSpinalonga, Greece
An abandoned leper colony until 1957, where inhabitants built a complete town. Features Dante's Gate and a rebuilt main street. Take a 10-minute boat ride from Plaka.
View on Google MapsInitiation Well
attractionQuinta da Regaleira, R. Barbosa du Bocage 9, 2710-567 Sintra, Portugal
Inverted tower well, linked to the nine circles of Dante's inferno, designed to feel like a symbolic journey into the darkness before returning into the light
View on Google MapsPoço Imperfeito
attractionQuinta da Regaleira, R. Barbosa du Bocage 9, 2710-567 Sintra, Portugal
Unfinished second well
View on Google MapsQuinta da Regaleira
attraction2710-567 Sintra, Portugal
Main palace at the top of the gardens
View on Google MapsGruta do Labirinto
attractionQuinta da Regaleira, 2710-567 Sintra, Portugal
Where you emerge back into daylight
View on Google MapsCleopatra Antique Pools
attractionPamukkale, 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Türkiye
Swim in ancient thermal springs, a personal gift from Mark Antony to Cleopatra, continuously used for 2,200 years. The water is rich in calcium and bicarbonate, believed to have healing properties. Submerged marble columns from a 7th-century earthquake lie at the bottom. Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds. Combined ticket with Pamukkale and Hierapolis is around €23.
View on Google MapsPamukkale
attractionPamukkale, 20190 Pamukkale/Denizli, Türkiye
Explore the white travertine terraces with warm mineral water flowing across them. This UNESCO site also contains one of the largest ancient cemeteries in the Roman world.
View on Google MapsExplorium - National Sport & Science Centre.
activityBlackglen Rd, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 N1F2, Ireland
A national sports and science center offering the Conquer Explorer package. Activities include scaling towers, jumping from heights, climbing, navigating science exhibits like a bed of nails and G-force bike, competitive games to test speed and strength, illusion sections, and learning about animal senses. Suitable for competitive individuals and family days out.
View on Google MapsAquaFlor
shopBorgo Santa Croce, 6, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Design your own custom signature perfume by working one-on-one with a master perfumer, choosing scents inspired by your life and the blooming flowers of Florence. The perfume is bottled on-site and your formula is recorded for future orders.
View on Google MapsPico Grande
activityPortugal
Spectacular and famous hike in Madeira, recently reopened after wildfires. Access is limited to Friday-Sunday and often sells out weeks in advance. Alternative access and viewpoints can offer a better experience with fewer crowds and better conditions. Check Pico do Arieiro webcam for visibility. Sunset is recommended over sunrise for a more atmospheric experience.
View on Google MapsPico do Arieiro
attractionPortugal
Mountain peak in Madeira, known for its webcam which is crucial for checking visibility before hiking the PR1 trail. Sunset is recommended here.
View on Google MapsAdršpach-Teplice Rocks
attraction549 57 Adršpach-Teplice nad Metují, Czechia
A unique sandstone rock city formed over millions of years, featuring towering formations, narrow passages, dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and a scenic lake. Famous landmarks include The Lovers Rock, The Mayor and Mayoress formations, Elephant Square, and The Gothic Gate. Parts of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian were filmed here.
View on Google MapsSalzbergwerk Berchtesgaden
attractionParkplatz Salzburger Straße 24 Gästeeinfahrt, Bergwerkstraße 83, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany
A 500-year-old salt mine, Germany's oldest active. Features miner costume change, a train ride 650m into the mountain, giant carved chambers, an underground salt lake with colored lights, and historic wooden slides used by miners for centuries. Salt mined here since 1517.
View on Google MapsXingwen Stone Sea and Caves Land Tourism Area
attraction54HP+3J9, Xingwen County, Yibin, Sichuan, China, 644419
A 10 km long cave, the longest accessible in China, with a giant slide through the middle. It once sat on the ocean floor, leaving alien-looking stone formations. Features an underground lake with boat rides.
View on Google MapsForest City
attraction1, Jln Forest City - Lebuhraya Tanjung Pelepas, Forest City Pulau Satu, 81500 Pulau Satu, Johor, Malaysia
A massive, unfinished city built to house millions, now largely abandoned due to budget shortfalls and the pandemic. Features empty tennis courts, wedding venues, shopping centers, and restaurants.
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