The Cappadocia region's most upscale and contemporary tourist city, Urgup has a number of lovely hotels, many built in and around centuries-old cave dwellings. The city and its surrounding area are known for their mysterious fairy chimneys, early Christian rock churches and fine vineyards. A mix of ancient and modern, Urgup is a center for traditional handmade carpets, but also has a lively nightlife. Hot air ballooning is very popular, and a fantastic way to see the area's beauty from above.
Chepelare (Bulgarian: Чепеларе) is the principal town in Chepelare Municipality, part of Smolyan Province in Southern Bulgaria. It is situated in the central part of the Rhodopes, on the banks of Chepelare River. Chepelare is a popular winter resort with one of the longest ski runs in Southeastern Europe. It is located near Pamporovo, one of the biggest Bulgarian ski resorts. As of December 2009, the town has a population of 5,412 inhabitants.
Roll on over to the Alta rocks to check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site carvings. There are thousands of these fascinating archaeological remains, which detail images of animals, and scenes of hunter/gatherer life. Alta is also home to the northernmost ice hotel in Europe, an utterly majestic masterpiece replete with ice chandeliers, chairs and even beds.
Payakumbuh (Indonesian: Kota Payakumbuh, Minangkabau: Payokumbuah, Jawi: ڤايوكومبواه) is the second largest city in West Sumatra, Indonesia, with a population of over 127,000 people and an area of 80.43 km². It is in the Minangkabau Highlands, 120 km by road from the West Sumatran capital city of Padang and 180 km from the Riau capital city of Pekanbaru. The whole area is directly adjacent to the Lima Puluh Kota Regency. It is located near the volcano Mount Merapi, Mount Sago, and Bukit Barisan. Payakumbuh means "grassy swamp" in the Minangkabau language. It suggests that the area was originally swampy.
Discover the best top things to do in Yulin, China including Great Wall Ruins of Qin Dynasty, Zhenbeitai Observation Deck, Red Stone Gorge, Lingxiao Tower of Yulin, Yulin Drum Tower, Zhenbeitai Sites.
Discover the best top things to do in Grevena Region, Greece including Greek Adventure, Portitsa Gorge, Trekking Hellas Rafting Aliakmonas, Olympus Path Adventure Trips, National Snow Center Vasilitsas, Chionodromiko Kentro Vasilitsa, Folklore Museum of Agios Kosmas.
Discover the best top things to do in Cambara do Sul, Brazil including Fortaleza Canyon, Itaimbezinho Canyon, National Park of Aparados da Serra, Trilha Passo da Ilha, Cascata dos Venancios, Pedra do Segredo, Rota Aparados Turismo Receptivo, Cachoeira do Tio Franca, Igreja Matriz Sao Jose, Irma Tarcila Historic Municipal Museum.
Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. It is located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region. The municipality has a population of 15,391 (31 August 2017) and covers an area of 5,808.92 square kilometres (2,242.84 sq mi) of which 830.81 km (320.78 sq mi) is water. The population density is 3.09 inhabitants per square kilometre (8.0/sq mi).
Muğla Province (Turkish: Muğla ili, pronounced [ˌmuːɫɑ iˈli]) is a province of Turkey, at the country's south-western corner, on the Aegean Sea. Its seat is Muğla, about 20 km (12 mi) inland, while some of Turkey's largest holiday resorts, such as Bodrum, Ölüdeniz, Marmaris and Fethiye, are on the coast in Muğla.
The Kabardino-Balkar Republic (Russian: Кабарди́но-Балка́рская Респу́блика, Kabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika; Kabardian: Къэбэрдей-Балъкъэр Республикэ, Ķêbêrdej-Baĺķêr Respublikê; Karachay-Balkar: Къабарты-Малкъар Республика, Qabartı-Malqar Respublika), or Kabardino-Balkaria (Russian: Кабарди́но-Балка́рия, Kabardino-Balkariya), is a federal subject of Russia (a republic) located in the North Caucasus. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 859,939 on 12,500 square km. Its capital is Nalchik.
Discover the best top things to do in Corum, Turkey including Corum Muzesi, Hattushash, Alacahoyuk Muzesi, Bogazkale Museum, Lion's Gate, Great Temple, Bogazkoy - Alacahoyuk Milli Parki, Incesu Kanyonu, Catak Tabiat Parki.
Discover the best top things to do in Schwarzenberg, Austria including Angelika Kauffmann Museum, Rappenlochschlucht, Bregenzerwalder Kasehaus, Seilbahn Bezau, Pfarre St. Martin Alberschwende, Bregenz Festival, Skigebiet Damuls - Mellau - Faschina, Bodele Ski Area, Bregenzerwaldbahn Museumsbahn, Werkraum.
Enna [ˈɛnna] listen (help·info) (Sicilian: Castrugiuvanni; Greek: Ἔννα; Latin: Henna and less frequently Haenna) is a city and comune located roughly at the center of Sicily, southern Italy, in the province of Enna, towering above the surrounding countryside. It has earned the nicknames belvedere (panoramic viewpoint) and ombelico (navel) of Sicily.
Discover the best top things to do in Sossusvlei, Namibia including Deadvlei, Big Daddy Dune, Dune 45, Sesriem Canyon, Namib Sky Balloon Safari, Desert Air, Hidden Vlei.
Sfakiá (Greek: Σφακιά) is a mountainous area in the southwestern part of the island of Crete, in the Chania regional unit. It is considered to be one of the few places in Greece that have never been fully occupied by foreign powers. With a 2011 census population of 1,889 inhabitants living on a land area of 467.589 km (180.537 sq mi), Sfakia is one of the largest and least densely populated municipalities on the island of Crete. The etymology of its name is disputed. According to the prevailing theory, it relates to its rugged terrain, deriving from the ancient Greek word σφαξ, meaning land chasm or gorge.
Bristling with beautiful lakes, splashing rivers, rugged peaks and looming castles, Vorarlberg is tucked between Switzerland and Germany. This spirited state is dotted with Bauhaus-inspired architecture, eco-friendly dwellings and tiny towns, bristling with spires. Capital Bregenz is the main draw in this alpine locale. Cobblestone streets and a lovely lakeside setting add to its charms. Renowned for its cheese and dairies, Vorarlberg is also a popular spot for skiing and other winter sports.
Discover the best top things to do in Kameoka, Japan including Hozukyo Gorge, Izumo Daijingu, Anaoji Temple, Kuwayama Shrine, Hosen-ji Zen Centre, Hiedano Shrine, Kameoka Matsuri, Jinzoji Temple, Yawaragi no michi, Michi-no-Eki Galleria Kameoka.
Naryn (Kyrgyz: Нарын, Narın, نارىن) is the regional administrative center of Naryn Region in central Kyrgyzstan. Its area is 84 square kilometres (32 sq mi), and its resident population was 34,822 in 2009. It is situated on both banks of the Naryn River (one of the main head waters of the Syr Darya), which cuts a picturesque gorge through the town. The city has two regional museums and some hotels, but is otherwise residential.
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