No matter where you go in the world, there are always those bad elements eager to scam you and ruin you vacation. You would be surprised at how many tourists fall victim to scams while traveling, some may seem pretty obvious while others are very elaborate and ingenious tricks. Nothing worse than getting scammed to…
Who knew there were so many Chinatowns around the world?, each with their own vibrant feel, but distinct features and different quirky flavor, infused by the city around it. The bustling atmosphere and top-notch food on offer make Chinatowns worth a visit at any time of year. Pork dumplings? Braised noodles, sticky rice and mango, Szechuan chicken? get your chopsticks…
Moldova is a small European country that stands landlocked in the continent’s eastern part. It stands surrounded by Romania in the west and Ukraine in the north. Before World War II, it was part of Romania. After World War II, it belonged to the Soviet Union until 1991, when it gained its independence. Moldova’s remote yet…
Minsk, the beautiful capital of Belarus, is an ancient city with a rich history, traditions, culture, and arts. It is situated in Eastern Europe, 340 km (213 miles) northeast of Warsaw and 120 km (75 miles) southeast of Vilnius. Minsk was almost completely destroyed in the second world war and was rebuilt during the Soviet time. Till 1991 it…
It was founded in the early 17th century and despite Albania’s efforts to appeal to more foreign visitors, Tirana, both the largest city in and the capital of Albania, is not a well-known destination. Tirana boasts a heritage dating back to the Ottoman Empire and is surrounded by lush green hills and has colorful streets…
Carved out over millions of years, by the elements, canyons are undoubtedly one of the world’s most amazing natural wonders. They can be less than 3 feet across yet well over thousands feet deep! Hidden away, and with walls that remind us of abstract art. These canyons hold great beauty and every single one is unique,…
A monolith is a monument or natural feature such as a mountain, consisting of a single massive stone or rock. Erosion usually exposes these formations, which are most often made of very hard and solid metamorphic rock. The word monolith comes from the Greek word “monolithos”, derived from mono (“one” or “single”) and lithos (“stone”).…
If people call it the Paris of the east, it must be for a good reason. In fact we found many good ones why Bucharest is one of the most beautiful European cities. First of all, it is one of the most accessible places in Europe, Bucharest’s mass transit network is the fourth largest in Europe. Despite…
There is one thing in common among the world’s most treacherous staircases: all of them require nerves of steel. Stairways can leave just as much of an impact on your memory as the places they lead you, especially when they stand between you anda site you flew half way across the world to experience. WOW Travel shares with…
Defensive walls were built over the centuries to protect a city or settlement from potential aggressors. Beyond their defensive utility, many walls also had important symbolic functions, representing the status and independence of the communities they embraced. Nowadays these walls are UNESCO monuments visited by millions of people. These walls are silent witnesses of glorious…