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Ooty, also known as Udhagamandalam, is a charming hill station in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Blessed with natural beauty, Ooty is one of the top hill stations in South India and also one of the top places to experience Tamilnadu Tourism. Often referred to as the ‘Queen of the Hills’, Ooty is a nature lovers paradise.

Apart from Ooty Lake, this scenic hill station also boasts of several lakes which are the important places to visit in Ooty.

Here is a list of some of Ooty’s popular lakes that you can visit on your next trip:

Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake is a serene lake with emerald blue waters in the Nilgiri district of Tamilnadu.

It is one of the top Ooty sightseeing places. The lake is part of the Silent Valley National Park situated on the way to Avalanche village.

Due to the lush green surroundings, this lake shines in an emerald hue and is a beautiful sight to watch. There are various activities for tourists around this lake like trekking, fishing, bird-watching and boating.

Bellikkal Lake

Bellikkal Lake is a wonderful place amidst the lush greenery and appealing surroundings. The beautiful Bellikkal Lake is a preferred watering hole for many wild animals like elephants, tigers, bison, deer and bears.

It is also a great place for bird watching because varieties of birds like Shrikes, bulbuls, mourning doves, crow pheasants and woodpeckers are spotted here. One can also opt for adventure activities like Mountain biking and trekking.

Avalanche Lake

Avalanche Lake, one of the best Ooty tourist places, is a mesmerizing lake formed naturally in the year 1823 due to a massive landslide (Avalanche).

This lake is mostly visited after monsoons as the high water level offers great opportunity for trout fishing. It is considered as one of the star attractions of Ooty tourism. This lake is the major source of water supply for the Kundah Hydro Power stations.

Pykara Lake

Pykara Lake is a beautiful lake formed on the backwaters of Pykara Dam in Ooty.

Pykara Dam built on Pykara River amidst dense forest is a beautiful destination offering breathtaking scenery. Pykara Lake is one of the top places to visit in Ooty and an ideal place to experience beautiful boat ride. Boating in the backwaters of Pykara Lake is a memorable experience and one can also catch a glimpse of wildlife like Elephants roaming on banks of the lake.

Kamaraj Sagar / Sandynalla Reservoir

Kamaraj Sagar, also known as Sandynalla Reservoir, is a manmade lake and is one of the most popular places to visit in Ooty.

Situated on the way to Wenlock Downs & Pykara, the glittering waters and the serene location make it a heavenly place. This is a favorite haunt for the nature lovers as well as film makers. It is also a great fishing spot in Ooty.

If you are a history buff, if you’re the type who likes to learn new things while on vacation, or if you’re simply looking for a unique destination for your next trip, you should definitely consider staying a few days at Colonial Williamsburg.

It is one of the most famous living history museums in the world, and is located in the American state of Virginia.

Here you can see actors dressed in historically accurate period costumes depict what daily life was like in the 18th century.

Read on for some tips on how to plan your trip:

Book a Tour

One of the first things you should do is book a tour. History is all well and good, but it becomes twice as fun and exciting when it involves ghosts and stories about the supernatural.

Williamsburg is one of the oldest cities in Virginia, and throughout its 350-year history, it has seen more than its fair share of tragedy and violence. First, the entire town of Colonial Williamsburg was built on top of sacred Native American burial grounds, which leads locals to believe that the spirits of the dead still haunt the place.

The town was also the witness to the horrific Williamsburg Witch Trials, where the accused were tortured and sentenced to death.

Where to Stay

Once you’ve booked a Williamsburg ghost tour, you can decide where to stay during your visit to the historical town. There are several options within the area, suitable for different groups and budgets.

A budget friendly option that’s also great for families is the Governor’s Inn, located just a short walk away from Colonial Williamsburg. For the full 18th century experience, stay instead at the Authentic Accommodations in the heart of the Historic District.

Things to See and Do

There are plenty of things to see and do in the Historic District, including dropping by the Anderson Blacksmith Shop and Armory, the apothecary, the foundry, and the courthouse.

In these places you will see how weapons and tools were made, how illnesses were treated, and how justice was served during the Colonial times. You may even have the chance to participate in some activities, such as attending a court session, or helping brick makers make bricks.

Later on, whether you are traveling with friends, family, or your significant other, make sure to ride around the town in an authentic horse-drawn carriage—for bigger groups and families, they have wagons that can seat up to nine people.

Food

Of course, food is an important part of any trip, and luckily, there are several delicious dining options in and around Colonial Williamsburg. For classic American fare in a family-friendly setting, check out Huzzah’s Eatery.

For a more luxurious dining experience, head to the Rockefeller Room, a fine dining restaurant with a traditional Southern flair and influences from the 18th century British Empire.

Relaxing

Finish your trip with a relaxing round of golf or pampering session at the full service Spa of Colonial Williamsburg. Choose from an array of indulgent treatments such as the Colonial orange and ginger scrub and massage.

With some careful planning and enough time to see all the places that interest you, your visit to Colonial Williamsburg will surely be an enjoyable and unforgettable one.

The region of Costa Brava is teeming with unique cultural attractions.

Starting with the incredible ancient history and ruins of the region, stretching into medieval times with pristine examples of Romanesque art and fantastic architecture still intact.

The cultural experiences available range from museums and art galleries, to pottery and handicraft workshops, to sea side restaurants and delicious Costa Brava “marisc” (seafood). From the Salvador Dalí house & museum to local wine & produce delivered directly to your table, the cultural side of Costa Brava awaits.

Here is our cultural guide for the Costa Brava in Spain:

Sant Pol Campground in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

Our cultural journey of Costa Brava begins at the Sant Pol campground in Sant Feliu de Guíxols. This is not the style of camping you may expect.

We stayed in amazing circular apartment style buildings comfortably sleeping four and perfect for families. This unique circular accommodation is right on site in the Sant Pol campground close to the restaurant, pool, reception and small shop all conveniently located to provide the maximum service quality while camping in Costa Brava.

Sant Pol was the perfect place to start our trip.

Girona City and Cultural Capital

From Sant Pol campground we drove into the city of Girona, the cultural capital of the Costa Brava region.

Girona is an urban center and can be easily accessed by its international airport or high speed train connections from Barcelona and Madrid. The city has a population of roughly 100 thousand and plays host to many festivals and events throughout the year.

It is bustling with cafes and restaurants, and is home to an impressive medieval old town as well as Jewish quarter. Upon our arrival we met up with a local guide and went on a walking tour through the city.

Girona has gained international attention for being one of the filming sites of the massively popular Game of Thrones series. The old town especially has daily GOT (Game of Thrones) tours that run through all of the sites seen in the series. It is very popular and many people travel to Girona just for this reason. I bet that once there though they are pleasantly surprised by all the other cultural attractions the city has to offer.

Our walking tour of the city included the German Gardens, many parts of the old town, and some fantastic views over the city from the top of the old walls. We also gained a better understanding of the history and importance of the cities’ location being at the confluence of the rivers Ter, Onyar, Galligants, and Güell.

Overall it was a fantastic introduction to the cultural vibrancy of the Costa Brava region.

Incredible Handicrafts and Interactive Creative Tourism Experience

From Girona city we drove into the country side of Costa Brava to the town of La Bisbal d’Empordà. La Bisbal d’Empordà is famous for handmade pottery manufacturing and upon arrival we were treated to a workshop in the factory of Ceràmiques Yuma.

The Yuma ceramics factory is a wonderful location to participate in this cultural handicraft. We were greeted by Francesc, the master potter, who introduced us to his studio and workshop. We also got the opportunity to partake in making some of our very own pottery.

The experience in La Bisbal d’Empordà is a unique chance to meet locals and immerse yourself in a creative and fun cultural activity. The pottery making in Ceràmiques Yuma is a special art and a great example of shaping local ingredients into a fantastic finished product and something to be proud of. The pottery and ceramics handicraft is an important cultural heritage, and current day tradition within Costa Brava. We highly suggest you sign up for one of the workshops during your visit.

From La Bisbal d’Empordà we drove further into the surrounding countryside to meet up with the team at Burricleta as part of our Activities adventure in the region.

Mediaeval Villages & Biking Adventures Through History

The plan with Burricleta was to go on an E-Bike adventure to the nearby mediaeval town of Peratallada. As seen in the Travel Dudes Costa Brava Activities article linked above, Peratallada has a history dating back well over one thousand years. The town is a historic masterpiece and was literally carved from the stone it sits upon. The fortified Peratallada is a maze of wonderfully restored and still somewhat raw middle-aged houses. It is a cultural gem of the Empordà region.

The cultural significance of Peratallada is in the history of the village and at its core is the (still to this day) privately owned castle at Plaça Major, as well as the 13th century Romanesque church dedicated to saint Stephen. The town hosts everything from mediaeval festivals and handicraft workshops to boutique hotels and wonderful shops. You can find craft beer, cute cafes, delicious restaurants and overall a bustling tourist economy.

Peratallada is the perfect medieval village and a great example of Costa Brava’s culture heritage.

Salvador Dalí – All Things Strange & Wonderful

From the medieval villages and countryside of Empordà we drove north to the wonderful seaside town of Cadaqués, home of Salvador Dalí.

Salvador Dalí was a famous painter and artist throughout the 20th century who resided for the better part of his life in the Costa Brava region. The main museum hosting a large array of some of his best works is located in Figueres, however, on this day, we were on route to another Salvador Dalí museum in the region his remote home near the coastal town of Cadaqués.

The Salvador Dalí home is a magnificent look into the private life of the famed painter. Actually located in Portlligat (just 5min drive from Cadaqués) the home is a strange mix of many different rooms joined together by narrow corridors and hallways.

The home was Dalí’s only stable residence where he lived and worked alongside his wife Gala for the better part of 50 years. In 1930 Dalí bought the original structure which likely resembled a small fisherman’s cottage. As an artist he immediately fell in love with the surrounding landscapes, the light, the remote and rugged coastline, and for the next 40 years (at least) he continued to build upon his fisherman’s cottage growing the structure into the strange piece of art installation it is today.

This quirky structure has been added upon and renovated continuously throughout the decades, and as Dalí’s life evolved so did his house. As we learned at the museum, Dalí would buy the other nearby cottages and one by one integrate them into his house, every new ‘room’ a new cell of his life. Thus all of the rooms are starkly different and have an incredible uniqueness to them all.

The guided tour of the home-museum is very popular and fills up fast (only 8 people allowed in every half hour, likely due to space requirements) so be sure to book your ticket in advance. It was a wonderful look into the life of Salvador Dalí and his eccentric and narcissistic influences.

We highly recommend the tour of the house next time you visit Costa Brava.

Cultural Cuisine in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

From Dalí’s house we then drove south to the small seaside village of Sant Feliu de Guíxols. There, right at the harbour, is an absolutely delicious seafood restaurant called Sa Marinada. Now even though it’s not covered in this video, be sure to check out the Costa Brava Gastronomy video and article for more on the wide array of amazing dining experiences the region has to offer.

Sa Marinada itself serves up unique seafood dishes matched with the perfect local wines and all in an incredible location along the coast. As you all know food and wine is an integral part of all European culture and the Costa Brava is no different.

The specialties in Costa Brava are definitely seafood and wine with locally grown varietal grapes such as Syrah, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Picapoll and Malvasía. At the Sa Marinada restaurant specifically the dishes are based on the Mediterranean diet, inspired by traditional recipes with a modern touch. They are always using fresh and local ingredients to provide a fantastic culinary experience.

Cultural Conclusion – What a Trip!!!

Although we only got a small taste of the local food and wine it was absolutely delicious and goes to show that the Costa Brava has a strong and vibrant culture around it’s culinary dining experiences.

There is so much on offer that it may seem a little overwhelming at first, but focus on what it is you want to taste and discover and go from there. We also highly suggest to try the local cuisine if you’re in the area.

Overall the cultural activities and attractions within Costa Brava are fantastic. There is so much to see, learn, discover, and share. From the amazing history to the art and architecture, to the food and wine, landscapes and handicrafts. We only scratched the surface in this video & article, but we have also been able to provide quality insights on how to spend your time exploring the Costa Brava region and all of the cultural experiences on offer.

Travel tip shared by Greg Snell for Travel Dudes.

The Cote d’Azur, notably Cannes, is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the French Riviera’s glamor. This is how to do it on a limited budget!

Lamborghinis and Ferraris adorn the streets, beautiful people sunbathing on the beach and casinos pick up their best customers by helicopter from their yacht (yes this actually happens).

All this may seem unreachable for those who do not have a million budget, but there are many ways to share the festivities on the Cote d’Azur without ruining themselves.

Here are Our Insider Tips for Visiting Cote d’Azur on a Budget

1. Rent an Apartment

There are thousands of holiday apartments on the Cote d’Azur that are empty for much of the year, and you can make some really great bargains in Cannes – a four-person apartment in the Pointe Croissette area can go as little as £200 a week.

However, prices rise sharply in May when the major film festival takes place as in August, which is a popular tourist month.

September and Spring are the best times of the year for those who want to make a bargain and the weather usually also be good enough for beach visits. I suggest checking out Cannes Estate for a beautiful newly renovated apartment for a bargain price!

2. Eat Like the French

Your biggest expense on the river will undoubtedly be your food. Prices are high both at restaurants and in local shops. The solution is the Carrefour Supermarket in Antibes and Nice where you can make really good bargains and pack up with food to cook yourself.

Eat locally: freshly baked bread and cheese is an unbeatable combination that does not cost the shirt.

3. Check for Restaurant Deals

There are some phenomenal restaurants along the coast, but they usually come with phenomenal prices too.

Check out the carte du jour (today’s menu) which may contain some great deals, especially at lunchtime. If you are looking for something really affordable, check out the PhilCat kiosk in Cannes which serves huge lunch salads for a couple of euros or queue for Pizza and Co in Antibes.

The family-run La Sousta in Cannes also offers tasty and reasonably priced dinners for just over SEK 100 per head course.

If you really want to get away with something, try the 350-kronor menu at the trendy Mantel restaurant – here you will be served with an incredible three-course menu for the price of one of their main courses.

4. Take a Budget Flight

The easiest and cheapest way to get to the Cote d’Azur is by plane to Nice.

From Sweden you can fly with the low cost airline directly from Stockholm Arlanda and Göteborg Landvetter. Accommodation in southern Sweden flies smoothly with Norwegian from Kastrup. The price of an air ticket to Nice is on average a thousand dollars return and slightly higher in the summer months.

5. Take the Bus

For the transfer to and from the airport in Nice, the best option is the local bus, a trip that costs only 15 kronor (alternatively you can buy ten tickets for 100 kronor and save money on future trips).

Bus number 200 takes you all the way to Cannes (timetable is available here), but be prepared for the journey to be long. Bus number 8, with open ceilings, is not only cheap (15 SEK per trip) but also gives you a great view of the city.

6. Experience the Local Culture on a Budget

The Matisse Museum in Nice has a collection of artwork by local artist Henri Matisse, and best of all: entry is free.

Another must be the hill in Antibes with a guy on the top, from here you get the best view of the superyachts in Antibes harbor and in Fréjus there is a Roman amphitheater to admire. Finally, no trip to the French Riviera would be complete without a visit to beautiful Monaco. All the aforementioned cities are easily reached, and not least cheap, by train. A return trip from Cannes to Monaco costs around 180 kronor.

7. Set the Screen on the Beach

Large parts of the coast consist of private beaches where a sun lounger can cost up to 300 kronor a day. But there are also public beaches that are free to visit and where the sunbeds on average cost 40 kronor.

Bijou Plage, a general beach at the Pointe Croissette in Cannes, is a sandy beach with excellent opportunities for snorkeling. In the area around Cap d’Antibes there are a lot of cliffs where you can sunbathe for free.

Exclusive Plage Garoupe on the east side of Cap also has a small public beach and many rocks to snuggle around. The beaches are often frequented during the weekends, so plan your visit during a weekday. But if the temperature is below 24 degrees, you probably will have the beach for yourself – local residents usually stay away during the “cold” days.

Feel free to share a bottle of rose on the beach and enjoy the sunset, an excellent alternative to an expensive wine at the restaurant.

Coorg, also known as the Scotland of India, is the most charming hill station in Karnataka.

Coorg is well known for its breathtakingly exotic scenery and lush greenery. Coorg is the largest producer of Coffee in India and also one of the top destinations of Karnataka Tourism. 

Coorg or Kodagu is an unforgettable holiday destination due to its misty hills, lush forest, tea and coffee plantations, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views.

Raja’s Seat, Abbey Falls, Iruppu Falls, Omkareshwara Temple, Bylakuppe, Talacauvery and Dubare are the top tourist places to visit in Coorg.

Talacauvery, Brahmagiri Sanctuary and Nagarhole National Park are other popular Coorg attractions. Coorg is also famous for trekking activities with peaks like Thandiyandamol, Brahmagiri and Pushpagiri.

Must-Visit Tourist Attractions in Coorg

Raja’s Seat

Raja’s Seat is a popular sunset point in Madikeri. It is a small pavilion built on a high elevation with a commanding view of the cliffs and valleys.

This lovely spot was a favorite place of recreation for the Kings of Coorg. Today it is one of the famous Coorg tourist places and is visited by tourists throughout the year.

Madikeri Fort

Madikeri Fort is a historical landmark and one of the most famous tourist attractions of Coorg.

The fort is situated in the center of Madikeri town and still preserves its old charm. The fort was first built by Mudduraja in the last quarter of the 17th century CE.

There is mud palace inside the fort and it has a unique sculpture of a tortoise with the initials of King Vijayarajendra engraved on it.

Dubare Elephant Camp

Dubare Elephant Camp is an elephant training center situated on the banks of the river Cauvery and is one of the most famous places to visit in Coorg. Dubare Camp is a project undertaken by forest department and jungle lodges & resorts.

The Elephants used for Mysore Dussehra are trained at this camp. Rafting at Dubare is one of the popular things to do in Coorg. Visitors can also participate in various activities involving Elephants which include elephant bath, feeding and safari.

Golden Temple — Bylakuppe

Golden Temple or Namdroling Monastery is a beautiful Buddhist Monastery situated at Bylakuppe.The complex is huge and it houses 40 feet high gilded images of Guru Padmasambhava, Buddha Sakyamuni and Amitayus.

It is one of the best places to experience Coorg Tourism.

Cauvery Nisargadhama

Cauvery Nisargadhama is a man-made island formed by the River Cauvery and it spreads over a sprawling 35-acre land.

Machans (tree top shelters) and pargola (wall less shelters), pedal boating, elephant riding and a deer park are the major attractions here. The island is accessible through a hanging rope bridge.

Talacauvery

Talacauvery is a beautiful place and the origin of the Cauvery River situated on the slopes of the Brahmagiri mountain range.

There is a small square tank called Cauvery Kundike or Brahma Kundike, which is considered to be the birth place of River Cauvery and is one of the top pilgrimage places to visit in Coorg.

This place also has a small temple dedicated to Goddess Cauvery and also consists of shrines dedicated to Lord Agastheeshwara and Lord Vinayaka.

Nagarhole National Park

Nagarhole National Park is one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India and also one of the top tourist attractions in Coorg.

The park has rich flora and covered with small streams, hills, valleys, and waterfalls.

The important animals in Nagarhole National Park are tiger, leopard, wild dog, sloth bear, the hyena, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, four-horned antelope, gaur, wild boar and elephant.

Irupu Falls

Iruppu Falls is a magnificent waterfalls situated in the Brahmagiri Hills of Coorg. Also known as Lakshmana Tirtha Falls, it is one of the best waterfalls in Karnataka and also one of the well-known Coorg tourist places.

Cascading down from a height of 170 feet through several stages, the falls are situated amidst thick forest of western Ghats and offers great views of the nature.

Are you afraid of heights? Petrified of planes? Phobic to plummeting to Earth’s surface at close to 120 miles per hour?

Well, there’s no better exposure therapy to get over those fears than to go skydiving on your next vacation!

With the recent surge of interest in skydiving, hundreds of professional skydiving companies have sprouted up across the nation.

Pretty much every major tourist city has its own special skydiving company. The obvious question you’re probably now asking is: which one is the best?

Fear not, in this article we’ll share four of the best-reviewed American skydiving locations for an unforgettable free fall.

Four Unbelievable Skydiving Locations in the US

Mokuleia, Hawaii

What better way to take in Hawaii than by plummeting toward the island of Oahu?

Headquartered in the city of Mokuleia, Skydive Hawaii is one of the top-reviewed skydiving companies in the world.

Skydive Hawaii offers three tandem skydiving adventures to choose from: 12,000 feet, 14,000 feet, and an insane 20,000 feet drop.

As you’re free falling and parachuting, you’ll get to see some awesome views of Oahu’s North Shore and Pearl Harbor. Since Hawaii is such a hot tourist draw, be sure you book your skydiving adventure well in advance.

Snohomish, Washington

No list of the best US skydiving spots would be complete without Washington State’s Skydive Snohomish.

If you’ve heard of this company before, that’s probably because it was one of the few American companies on the Travel Channel’s top 9 list of the best places skydiving locations on earth.

Located in Harvey Field, about a 40-minute drive from Seattle, Skydive Snohomish boasts impressive views of nearby snowy peaks in the Cascades Mountain Range.

For those who don’t mind frigid temps, definitely look into booking a skydiving trip with the pros at Skydive Snohomish.

Moab, Utah

Another American skydiving company on that famous Travel Channel list was Skydive Moab in Utah’s Arches National Park.

Anyone who enjoys the sandstone scenery of Western USA will love a drop in Moab. As you take your 25-minute flight, you’ll get to see all the highlights of Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and the ever-popular Slickrock Mountain.

Skydive Moab has been in business for three entire generations, so you can be sure you’re in good hands here.

Key West, Florida

Everyone who loves a good party eventually finds their way to Ernest Hemingway’s old hangout.

What better way to live it up in this crazy Key West than by booking a skydiving flight with Skydive Key West? On your 15-minute flight, you’ll get to see some of Key West’s exotic fauna as well as the iconic Seven Mile Bridge.

After your flight time is up, get ready to free fall 120 mph with your instructor for 40 seconds before opening your parachute. Note, Skydive Key West doesn’t offer solo skydiving.

Honestly, is there anything more badass than a skydiving selfie? Probably not. So, if your social profiles need a fresh update, then it’s time for you to get those highly coveted skydiving bragging rights.

Any of the above destinations is certain to give you an awesome backdrop for your skydiving photos.

Simply choose the location that suits your preferences, book your flight, and get ready for the ride of your life!

France is the most popular destination for tourists in the world, annually receiving some 82 million visitors from around the globe. 

It attracts a wide variety of tourists. Some come for the art, the culture, the history of the country, or to marvel at its numerous world-famous landmarks.

Others are attracted by its picturesque countryside and impressive architecture. Still, others visit France for the famed quality of its cuisine and its wine.

Whether you are visiting France for these, or any of a host of other reasons, there is always something for every visitor. With hundreds of flights from the UK to France every day, there has never been a better time to visit.

Here are Five of the Best Places to Visit in France:

Marseille

Marseille is one of the largest cities in France, second only to Paris, and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Located on the country’s south-east coast, it remains a major seaport in the Mediterranean.

Though very much a working city, Marseille is an ideal spot for anyone wishing to soak up a little European history.

From Roman ruins to medieval buildings, and a pair of old forts that dominate the busy harbor, there is much to occupy any visitor. With your travel through time completed, you can take a walk along the harbor itself, and discover its myriad of bars, shops and waterfront cafes. 

Lyon

Lyon is a city steeped in history. With a continuous history of habitation stretching back to Roman times, it was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1998.

The city is home to numerous parks and plazas, including the 2200 hectare Grand Parc de Miribel-Jonage which is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike to take a stroll.

As well its historical association with architecture and the arts, Lyon is famed for its vibrant modern cultural scene. A popular destination for gourmets, the city is renowned for the quality of its cuisine, and the high standards of its bars, restaurants, and cafes.

Strasbourg

Cheap flights to Strasbourg take you right to the border between Germany and France, and the historical capital of the former Alsace region.

A unique blend of the historical and the modern, the city demonstrates its organic blending of German and French architecture in which may be found museums and galleries stood shoulder-to-shoulder with cafes, shops, and patisseries.

Ancient buildings like its Gothic cathedral share city space with important modern institutions like the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights.

Bordeaux

Another major city port, Bordeaux is a spectacular and bustling city, filled with attractions for the visitor. The city centre includes more than 300 historical landmarks from the famous 19th Ponte de Pierre stone bridge that spans the majestic Garonne River, to the sixth-century Basilica of Saint-Seurin, and many beautiful plazas.

Of course, Bordeaux is famous for its wine, and visits to the surrounding vineyards are a popular day-trip for many tourists, as they pass by impressive chateaux and picturesque villages en route to the wine-making region.

Paris

Being responsible for over half of the country’s annual influx of tourists, France’s capital is well-deserving of its reputation as the jewel in the country’s crown.

With cheap flights daily to the city, you will soon find yourself among some of the most notorious landmarks in the world: the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Tuileries Gardens, the Place de la Bastille, the Opera House and, of course, the Eiffel Tower.

Art lovers will delight in the Louvre, the Musee d’Orsay and the artist’s quarter of Montmartre, including the impressive Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, which dominates the largest hill and highest point in the city.

What’s the best time to visit St Petersburg, Russia? During White Nights, of course! It happens in June and July, when it never gets totally dark.
 
Are you planning to travel to Saint Petersburg or other cities in Russia anytime soon? Then this video is for you, just make sure that you go during June and July.
 
In this first travel guide, you will see: 
 

Day 1 in St Petersburg

0:10 – Quick tour around
1:35 – Settling in at the Belmond Grand Hotel Europe 
3:23 – Dinner at Azia Restaurant
5:11 – Evening Boat Tour at the historic center during White Nights