The Turnip Truck Urban Fare is a grocery store with hot and cold food bars with great vegan dishes for those who need instant gratification for their bellies.
One of the best burritos I've ever had. And they're all organic to boot. Also, they have the most amazing salsa verde I've ever tasted. I've tried to buy a bucket from them, but they don't sell it.
This is a stunning hotel in terms of location (BANFF Nat'l Park and UNESCO Heritage site), size and intention. Their aim to be recognized on a global scale for responsible tourism & a progressive eye toward the environment.
This place is a serious winter wonderland offering everything from ice skating to skiing right in the middle of a UNESCO World Heritage site. If you'd rather spend the day at a spa, they've got that, too.
Banaue Rice Terraces (Tagalog: Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) also called Payaw, are 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eighth Wonder of the Banaue Rice Terraces (Tagalog: Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) also called Payaw, are 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eighth Wonder of the World".[1][2][3] It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. The terraces are located approximately 1500 meters (5000 ft) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4000 square miles) of mountainside. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces. It is said that if the steps are put end to end it would encircle half the globe. SOURCE :WIKIPEDIA…see moresee less
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
For those of you who will be using your own plane to fly here, the local airport is happy to welcome all guests of the Shangri-la. And no, I'm not kidding.
Said to be the world's first geodosic hotel rooms, this nature hotel/eco-camp is a must visit if you're into sustainability and true innovation. Great vibe here & the rooms offer everything from the communal vibe to your own suite.
Not only would you be walking near the end of the earth here, but you would be in good company since it is heavily traveled by birds of prey. Best time to go is between December & Feb. Weather pretty intense the rest of the year.
at on the lake '' Nahuel Huapi '' Southern Argentina - the sky was hazy with ash from the Volcano '' Puyehue '' Close to '' Villa la Angostura '' & Victoria Island