Point Venus Beach, named after Captain Cook who observed the 1769 Transit of Venus here, is the best black sand #beach in #Tahiti with crystal clear water, good swimming and very good snorkeling if you know where ... and we will tell you. backpackandsnorkel.c...
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Visit the Ho Chi Minh #Mausoleum : a tribute to #Vietnam 's founding father 'Uncle Ho'. It stands on Ba Dinh Square where independence was declared. A must-see #Hanoi landmark! #VietnamHistory backpackandsnorkel.c...
Spend your evenings at Hoa Lu Old Town in Ninh Binh #Vietnam and shop for traditional crafts, taste local specialties, & enjoy the magical, lantern-lit atmosphere after dark. #HoaLuOldTown #NinhBinh #VietnamCulture #Travel backpackandsnorkel.c...
The #Msheireb Museums in #Doha in #Qatar celebrate the #history of four historic #heritage houses. They tell the story of people involved in #slavery in #Islam, the early #oil and gas industry, and the life of Qataris in the 20th century. backpackandsnorkel.c...
Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is very walkable and many attractions are within walking distance from each other. This self-guided walking tour covers the highlights in architecture, history and culture.
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Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh, #Vietnam ,is a massive complex & home to the longest Arhat corridor (500 statues!) & giant bronze Buddhas located near dramatic karst mountains. #BaiDinhPagoda #NinhBinh #Travel #VietnamTravel backpackandsnorkel.c...
Firstside Park is an urban oasis among all the traffic in downtown Pittsburgh. Its spiraling paths surround sculptures of a rabbit, monkeys, and frogs. The park was built using 2,500 tons of recycled concrete. backpackandsnorkel.c...
The Shelburne Museum was one of the highlights of our Vermont trip. You should plan full day to see artifacts like 19th-century American folk art, quilts, 19th and 20th century decoys and carriages. backpackandsnorkel.c...
La Paz, #Mexico has interesting museums. Did you visit the Museo de Arte de Baja California Sur and the Museo Regional de Antropolog�a e Historia de BCS? How did you like them? #LaPaz backpackandsnorkel.c...
Ireland's Powerscourt Estate is famous for its mansion and landscaped gardens. Lonely Planet ranked it: �Top Ten Houses in the World�, and National Geographic ranked it number 3 �World's Top Ten Gardens�. #Powerscourt #Ireland backpackandsnorkel.c...
St. Stephen's Green is a large park in Dublin. Sir A.E. Guinness paid for the redevelopment of the park, which opened in 1880. It is a good place to relax and visit lots of statues. We explain what they are. #Dublin #Ireland backpackandsnorkel.c...
Beyond the marble: Explore the dramatic Agra Fort, the Mughal citadel where the Taj Mahal's builder was imprisoned. Our guide provides the history & the self-guided map you need. #AgraFort #MughalHistory #India backpackandsnorkel.c...
Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is very walkable and many attractions are within walking distance from each other. This self-guided walking tour covers the highlights in architecture, history and culture.
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Milford Sound is a deep fjord which attracts almost a million visitors per year and makes it one of the top attractions in New Zealand. We recommend to take a fjord cruise to enjoy the scenery. Have you been here? #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...
Bora Bora has a 20 mile (31 km) long road that circles this beautiful #island . A drive around #BoraBora provides fantastic #views and a good #experience . backpackandsnorkel.c...
For many visitors, Balandra Beach is the highlight of their visit to La Paz, #Mexico . Its has turquoise water and its iconic #ElHongo #MushroomRock has become the symbol of La Paz. How did you like it? #BalandraBeach #LaPaz backpackandsnorkel.c...
No visit to #Kathmandu is complete without experiencing the wonderful Kathmandu Durbar Square. Our Self-Guided Walking Tour provides detailed information of all the monuments and #Temples in the Royal Quarter. backpackandsnorkel.c...
Prepare for an adrenaline rush you have to feel to believe at #Hanoi #TrainStreet . This is where history & real life collide. Find the schedule & cafes here. #VietnamTravel #Adrenaline #TravelAsia #Vietnam backpackandsnorkel.c...
Established by the Gaels during or before the 7th century, Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. There is so much to see that we provide several self-guided walking tours of Dublin. How do you like it? #Dublin #Ireland backpackandsnorkel.c...
Climb the 500 steps to the top of Hang Mua (Mua Cave) in Ninh Binh #Vietnam for the ultimate panoramic view of Tam Coc's winding river & rice fields & Karst Mountains. #HangMua #MuaCave #NinhBinh #Viewpoint backpackandsnorkel.c...
The Lodhi Art District is an outdoor gallery of massive, vibrant murals. Our self-guided route helps you find every piece in Delhi's most colorful neighborhood! #LodhiArtDistrict #StreetArt #DelhiCulture #India #Delhi backpackandsnorkel.c...
White sand, turquoise water, and fire shows. Experience the vibrant soul of Long Beach on Perhentian Kecil. #LongBeach #Malaysia backpackandsnorkel.c...
Playa Agua Caliente (Hot Water Beach) is about 1h east of La Paz #Mexico in El Sargento. It has hot pools, good #snorkeling, and only very few visitors. We loved it, how did you like it? #LaPaz #ElSargento #hotpools backpackandsnorkel.c...
The #Aitutaki #lagoon is the reason why tourists come to #Aitutaki in the Cook Islands. Spend your day enjoying the #turquoise waters, white sand beaches and sandbanks and #snorkeling among #colorful and #healthy #corals and #fish. backpackandsnorkel.c...
The name #Bhaktapur in #Nepal comes from the Sanskrit words Bhakta (devotee) and Pur (city), literally meaning City of Devotees. Check out our self-guided walking tour of #Bhaktapur , including its fantastic Durbar Square. backpackandsnorkel.c...
The golden domes of this majestic mosque dominate the skyline of Kampong Glam, Singapore. #SultanMosque #KampongGlam backpackandsnorkel.c...
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is my adopted hometown. It is a fascinating city and we even have our own language and food. Since I live here, I have put together an extensive list of the best things to see for the Steel City. backpackandsnorkel.c...
Discover the serenity of Lan Ha Bay #Vietnam with a cruise! Kayak through hidden lagoons & towering karst islands. Located right near popular #HaLongBay . #LanHaBay #VietnamCruise #CatBaIsland #HiddenGem #VietnamTravel #Travel backpackandsnorkel.c...
Experience the pulse of modern #Saigon at Nguyen Hue Promenade! Admire the exhibitions & street performers. #HCMC #HoChiMinhCity #VietnamTravel #NguyenHue #WalkingStreet #Vietnam backpackandsnorkel.c...
#Tahiti shows its volcanic origins by having mostly black sand #beaches , a few whitish beaches and a rugged interior. There is good #snorkeling, #swimming, #hiking and hundreds of #waterfalls after a rainy day. What did you like most about Tahiti? backpackandsnorkel.c...