Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, or Arenal Volcano National Park, is a protected area in Costa Rica located in the northern part of the country, primarily in the province of Alajuela. The park encompasses an area of approximately 12,124 hectares (30,000 acres) and is centered around the iconic Arenal Volcano. Here are some key features and…
Category: Places To Escape
Place To Escape – Bahia Palace (Morocco) (Africa)
Photo by: Abdelmoughite El Moussaoui Bahia Palace is a historic palace located in the heart of Marrakech, Morocco. It was built in the late 19th century, in the 1860s, by Grand Vizier Si Moussa, and it was later expanded by his son, Ahmed ben Moussa, who was also known as Ba Ahmed. The palace…
Place To Escape – Paro Taktsang (Bhutan) (Asia)
Photo by: Ranjan Sinha Paro Taktsang, also known as the Tiger’s Nest, is a prominent and sacred Buddhist site located in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. It is one of the most iconic landmarks and religious sites in Bhutan, attracting thousands of visitors and pilgrims annually. The Taktsang Monastery is perched on the edge of…
Place To Escape – Cuenca (Ecuador) (South America)
Photo by: Marina Quadros Cuenca is a charming colonial city located in the southern Andean region of Ecuador. It is the third-largest city in the country and is renowned for its well-preserved historic center, which was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Here are some key highlights and attractions of Cuenca:…
Top 7 Best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan
Japan is famous for its cherry blossoms, known as “sakura.” Here are some of the best parks in Japan to see cherry blossoms: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (Tokyo) This expansive park in the heart of Tokyo offers a variety of cherry blossom varieties, making it a popular spot for hanami (cherry blossom viewing)…
Place To Escape – Island of Kefalonia (Greece) (Europe)
Kefalonia, also known as Cephalonia, is one of the largest and most beautiful islands in Greece. It is located in the Ionian Sea, off the western coast of mainland Greece. Kefalonia is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including breathtaking beaches, crystal-clear waters, lush green landscapes, and towering mountains. The island has a…
Place To Escape – Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site (Canada) (North America)
Photo by: Thomas Nichini Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, National Marine Conservation Area Reserve, and Haida Heritage Site is a protected area located in the southernmost part of the Haida Gwaii archipelago (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands) off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1988 as a result…
Place To Escape – Cocos (Keeling) Islands (Australia) (Asia)
Photo by: Rohid Syahwana The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are a remote territory of Australia located in the Indian Ocean. The islands consist of two atolls with 27 coral islands in total, of which only two are inhabited. They are situated approximately midway between Australia and Sri Lanka. The larger of the two inhabited islands…
Place To Escape – Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park (Madagascar) (Africa)
Photo by: Randolfo Santos Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the western part of Madagascar. Its name, “Tsingy,” which means “walking on tiptoes” or “where one cannot walk barefoot” in the Malagasy language, refers to the unique limestone formations that characterize the landscape. The park is famous…
Place To Escape – Nyerere National Park (Tanzania) (Africa)
Photo by: Dáša Říhová Nyerere National Park is a national park located in Tanzania. Formerly known as Selous Game Reserve, it was renamed in 2019 in honor of Julius Nyerere, Tanzania’s first president. Nyerere National Park is one of the largest protected areas in Africa, covering an area of about 50,000 square kilometers…