Perched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandbanks exposed to powerful tides between Normandy and Brittany stand the 'Wonder of the West', a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the archangel St Michael, and the village that grew up in the shadow of its great walls. Built between the Perched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandbanks exposed to powerful tides between Normandy and Brittany stand the 'Wonder of the West', a Gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the archangel St Michael, and the village that grew up in the shadow of its great walls. Built between the 11th and 16th centuries, the abbey is a technical and artistic tour de force, having had to adapt to the problems posed by this unique natural site. One of 37 World Heritage Sites in France!… see moresee less

Always too much tourists

Absolutely gorgeous!

Lived in STAVANGER and went to Pulpit Rock - nice trips on foot via "Ryfylke" (Jørpelaand)

awesome

WOW! :)))

I want to visit this place in July

Will stop here in June 2012 for sure!

Breathtaking

this place is unbelievable

This is Yemen's Death Valley, meaning it is considered a truly stunning, exotic and alien-like natural wonder. Interesting to note that nearly a third of the plant life here exists nowhere else in the world.

Believe it or not this tree is actually a bar! Baobab trees naturally hollow out after 1,000 years (which gives you some idea of just how old this actually is!), so a very enterprisingly family decided to turn it into a bar. Amazingly, it can seat up to 15 people at a time!

This, not surprisingly, is a Bodhi tree; the same kind of tree under which the founder of Buddhism reported sat and found enlightenment.

that would be nutzoid

Looks so exotic!

These are actually the roots of the trees, not the trees themselves. The temple was built in the 12th century and was abandoned in the 1400s. It wasn't until the 19th century that it was "discovered" by archeologists.

Le Pigeon's sister restaurant. Apparently great for brunch!

We always stay at the Andra. It's in Belltown - close to everything we love and walkable.

This is such a nice place to stay and it does not hurt that Tom Douglas' Lola provides the room services, amazing breakfast!

Da Rosa serves up some of the tastiest treats from France, Italy and Spain. I would stop by just for the olives.

Da Rosa serves up some of the tastiest treats from France, Italy and Spain. I would stop by just for the olives.

Da Rosa serves up some of the tastiest treats from France, Italy and Spain. I would stop by just for the olives.

Because they really do "put a bird on it" -- they serve complimentary bird-printed post-dinner truffles.

I am dying to try La Jarochita's Veracruz-style tamales. They're made in banana leaves and Mexican flat breads. I'm drooling just thinking about it.

Just saw they were featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives http://www.youtube.co...qXwGj-GBf6I

Great spot for breakfast or brunch. Fills up quickly so go early.

Mmmmm

I really wanted to go to Beast the last time I was in Portland, but couldn't make a reservation, so word to the wise -- make reservations in advance! I've heard the wonders of their food and bonus points that their prix fixe is really affordable.

Drink microbrews, especially if they're local, sustainable, and organic, because it's the eco-friendly thing to do.

Because not only is Hopworks Urban Brewery a microbrewery, it's an organic microbrewery that also serves sustainable food at that.

This is Le Pigeon's sister restaurant and apparently amazing for brunch.

Amazing for dinner.

Amazing adventure.

The most beautiful place on the island!

Yes please!

How long shoiuld one plan for this trip

Great spot

Nice

Wow....

You have to go sailing in the Whitsunday Islands! Gorgeous. But check the weather and make sure you are not going during the "wet season" which is like going to Florida during the summer (hurricane season) because the water then is not as blue.

must go here soon.

Moraine Lake. The most beautiful lake we have ever seen!

Unbelievable lake and worth a canoe rental!

What a setting.

What a setting.