The Birka archaeological site is located on Björkö Island in Lake Mälar and was occupied in the 9th and 10th centuries. Hovgården is situated on the neighbouring island of Adelsö. Together, they make up an archaeological complex which illustrates the elaborate trading networks of Viking-Age Europe The Birka archaeological site is located on Björkö Island in Lake Mälar and was occupied in the 9th and 10th centuries. Hovgården is situated on the neighbouring island of Adelsö. Together, they make up an archaeological complex which illustrates the elaborate trading networks of Viking-Age Europe and their influence on the subsequent history of Scandinavia. Birka was also important as the site of the first Christian congregation in Sweden, founded in 831 by St Ansgar. One of 14 UNESCO sites in Sweden!…see moresee less
I have to admit I'm not 100% sure what this place actually is, but I want to see it. Basically I think it's a museum/resource center for architecture and architects. They have a lot of interesting programs and exhibits.
Extraordinary boulders tower over white sand beaches, creating dramatic pools and arches. Hang on the beach, or climb the boulders over to the adjacent Devil's Bay. Bring your snorkel and flippers—there’s as much going on under the water as there is on the beach.
Extraordinary boulders tower over white sand beaches, creating dramatic pools and arches. Hang on the beach, or climb the boulders over to the adjacent Devil's Bay. Bring your snorkel and flippers—there’s as much going on under the water as there is on the beach.
Obviously you'll have to time it right, but if you're up for it, this place makes for a great destination wedding! They even have a chapel here that's been blessed by the local parish. Given the changing nature of the hotel, however, don't expect it to look exactly the same from year to year.
Really beautiful! i was there in the beginning of june. the garden was not in full bloom then, the season had just started, but it was still really nice :) don't know how it is in november though... There is also a japanese garden there but we never went to see it. but i've heard it is really Really beautiful! i was there in the beginning of june. the garden was not in full bloom then, the season had just started, but it was still really nice :) don't know how it is in november though... There is also a japanese garden there but we never went to see it. but i've heard it is really beautiful too!…see moresee less
A unique adventure travel destination: lush, green vegetation as far as the eye can see, with leaves as big as elephant ears. http://www.nicuesalodge.com/
Want your guests to be as enthusiastic as you are about your wedding? Tell them you're having in on Maui. No, it's not the most original choice you could make, but it's certainly reliable and because there are so many weddings there, there are lots and lots of wedding planners who really know what Want your guests to be as enthusiastic as you are about your wedding? Tell them you're having in on Maui. No, it's not the most original choice you could make, but it's certainly reliable and because there are so many weddings there, there are lots and lots of wedding planners who really know what they're doing. For a no-fuss wedding, Maui would be very hard to beat.…see moresee less
Situated in the Peruvian Andes, Cuzco developed, under the Inca ruler Pachacutec, into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and industrial production. When the Spaniards conquered it in Situated in the Peruvian Andes, Cuzco developed, under the Inca ruler Pachacutec, into a complex urban centre with distinct religious and administrative functions. It was surrounded by clearly delineated areas for agricultural, artisan and industrial production. When the Spaniards conquered it in the 16th century, they preserved the basic structure but built Baroque churches and palaces over the ruins of the Inca city. One of 11 World Heritage Sites in Peru!…see moresee less
No surprise that this is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The legend is that the falls here represent seven sisters while the lone fall across the way represents their suitor.
The Arctic Circle region of northern Sweden is the home of the Saami, or Lapp people. It is the largest area in the world (and one of the last) with an ancestral way of life based on the seasonal movement of livestock. One of 14 UNESCO sites in Sweden!