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There are colours, forms and shapes that just please your aesthetic senses; it is called beauty. Nature itself is beautiful.
The world have a way of making you pack your bags just to see certain places that ordinarily your mind can’t have a full glimpse of.
If you’re looking for islands, beaches, caves, and other graceful places to visit, allow us be your tour guide. These are places you would definitely love to visit when you have the time or want to chill from work stress.
They are:
- JAPAN
Japan is a country in East Asia with an estimated population of over 125 million. Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Japan is famous for a lot of things.
If you are familiar with Anime movies you don’t need to look any further. Anime is computerized animation that has its origin in Japan.
Tokyo has a lot attractions and if you are a traveler, it’s a destination you would want to be in.
The Tsukiji fish market is situate at Tokyo, it is the largest fish market in the world.
The Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom during the springtime. Majority of the city turn pink.
Japan is also know for its tourist attractions. Such attractions include;
Fuji Mount, Imperial Palace, Hiroshima peace memorial park, historic Kyoto, the island shrine of itsukushima, temple city: Historic Nara, Osaka Castle, Chubu-Sangaku National Park & the Japan Alps, the Astatu Shrine in Nakoya, the Ruins of Fukuoka Castle in Maizuru Park, Sapporo, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Snow Monkey Park and a whole of places to explore.
Japan is no doubt an enigma.
- SEYCHELLES
The Seychelles island lies off the coast of East Africa. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1976. She has an estimated population of 199,330.
Seychelles has three official languages: English, French and its local, Seychellois. Victoria is the capital of the Seychelles. Victoria is the heart of tourist attraction.
It’s also the smallest capital in the world and the fun part of Victoria is; one can easily cover the lands by foot in a day. Victoria is the heart of tourist attraction.
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The deep blue water and the shores bring out the paradise in Seychelles. Seychelles has 115 island located in the Indian ocean.
Seychelles is blessed with beautiful sites. Mahe is home to Victoria, the capital city of Seychelles.
Anse Intendance is one of the many beautiful beaches in Mahe.
Surfers explore the beach thanks to its powerful waves. Another beautiful beach in Mahe is Baie Lazare.
Curieuse Island is another beautiful place, what’s special about here is, it’s home for giant tortoises who roam around.
Other tourist sites include; La Digue Island, Morne Seychellois National Park, Ste Anne Marine National Park, Beau Vallon Beach, Vallée de Mai National Park in Praslin, Silhouette Island, Bird Island, Ste Anne Marine National Park and so many others.
- ITALY
Italy is a country in Europe and Rome is the capital.
Rome is over 2000 years and that alone tells you about the cultural heritage of Italy.
The official language is Italian and it’s predominantly a Christian state of over 83 percent of Christians.
They are mostly Catholics. Italy has a population of over 57 million. It’s said to have been a birthplace of western civilization.
Tourism, arts, beautiful landscape are what Italy is famous for. 13 of Shakespeare’s play were set in Italy. Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar and others. Italy itself speaks of art and creativity. Italy is also known for its attraction like architecture. The designs of the buildings would leave in awe.
When it comes to lake, Italy has over 1500 beautiful lakes. Some of the lakes are; Lake Garda, Lake Orta, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and others. Lake Garda is largest in size.
You can’t explore Italy and not visit Colosseum.
The colosseum is an oval amphitheater situate in Rome built over 2000 by the Roman Empire. Part of the the colosseum collapsed in 1349 no thanks to an earthquake.
Other attractions are; Florence Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, the Grand Canal in Venice, Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Basilica of St. Peter, Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums, Trevi Fountain, Rome
- MAURITIUS
Mauritius is an Island country in Africa with Port Louis as it capital.
I’ve never been to Garden of Eden but I know Mauritius stand a chance of being compared to it. Mauritius is home to beautiful places to explore.
Chamarel
Chamarel is a village in Mauritius located in Riviere Noire District.
Charamel is famously known for its scenic locations and nature attractions in its neighborhood. Volcanic eruption brought about the multiple sand colours of red, green, blue, brown, violet, purple and yellow
Mauritius Botanical Garden
The Garden was built in 1767. It is famous for its massive lilies and different varieties of palm.
Mahébourg
This is where you have a feel of the old Mauritius.
This was built when the Dutch first visited. Here you will find beautiful beaches, nice restaurants where good food is served.
- GREECE
Greece is regarded as the birthplace of democracy and western philosophy. Athens is the capital.
Greece accounts for like 15 million tourists per year. This should tell you that Greece has a wealth of tourist attraction.
Acropolis
Acropolis is in Athens. It’s considered to be the symbol of Greece.
Acropolis is a rocky mound rising in the heart of modern Athens, crowned by three elegant temples.
Delphi
Delphi is UNESCO World Heritage site. Stories had it that ancient go there to worship Apollo (god of sun and light)
Santorini
Santorini is one of the famous island of the world.
It’s a luxury-oriented destination, perfect for couples, with cultivating grapevines and history to dive into.
Other tourist attractions include; Mykonos, Corfu, the Blue Caves of Zákynthos and others.
- FRANCE
France is an European country with Paris as Its Capital. The population is estimated around 68 million.
Over 89 million people travel to france every year. France is rich in varieties of things, e.g Culture, food, music, movies, art, etc.
France offers you sceneries that makes you want to go back for more. No wonder it’s the most visited country in the world.
It starts with the Eiffel Tower.
The Eiffel Tower is the most significant figure in Paris. Simply put, it’s the pride of Paris. The sight of it makes tourists ponder how such masterpiece came to be. Because of its beautiful, it was nicknamed “Iron Lady”.
Louvre Museum
The art museum is the largest in the world.
It will take 100 days if one wants to properly see all the arts in the museum. Some of the most famous artworks in the museum include;
The Mona Lisa
The Raft of the Medusa
The Venus de Milo
The Horse Tamers
The Wedding at Cana
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, Château de Versailles, Côte d’Azur, Mont Saint-Michel are other tourist attractions in France.
- AUSTRALIA
One of the fun fact of Australia is that it is a country and a continent. The capital is Canberra. It has an estimated population of over 25 million.
Australia is a land of spectacular beautiful. Along the coast you can explore cities, sand island and more.
Even if it feels like Australia is at the end of the world, tourists still manage to want to visit there to appreciate beauty.
Australia has some amazing places to explore and one of those places is Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Queensland.
It was established in 1975. It’s a beauty to behold.
You can’t come to Australia and bypass the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
UNESCO World Heritage listed as one of the natural wonder of the world.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Northern Territory is another beauty to see.
The eyes catchy red rock forms the centerpiece of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As the sun goes down, the colour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta marvels you.
