Easter Island Located out in the Pacific ocean

Easter Island
Located out in the Pacific ocean and special territory of Chile, these statues are the only thing left of culture that once lived here. These gigantic and amazingly carved heads are just another reminder that primitive people are not really all that primitive. The stones that attract visitors to this island are made out of volcanic ash and many still remain in the quarry, left by the settlers as diminishing resources on the island left their tribes doomed to war that finally killed them off.

Colosseum/Forum

Colosseum/Forum
The Colosseum and the Forum are right next to each other so I included them together. Remnants of a civilization that once controlled the “known” world, these sites are breathtaking not only for their beauty but for of their history and age. You’re standing in the spot Caesar walked and gazing into the area where gladiators battled to the death. The Colosseum has slowly crumbled throughout the ages and much of it is restricted, especially the floor and basement where everything was organized. There is also a good museum there too. The forum is great to walk around (and it’s free!!), though a ticket is required for Palatine Hill, where Rome’s elite used to live.

Stonehenge In England

Stonehenge
Located near Salisbury, England this megalithic structure is over 3,000 years old and its stones coming all the way from Wales. Scholars still are not sure how they got the stones from Wales and have tried to replicate the feat with dismal results. The attraction is now fenced off and you can no longer go into the circle. Visitors now can only walk around the attraction. It’s worth visiting for the mystery behind it and the really good audio tour.

Petra by Indiana Jones

Petra
Carved into a canyon in Arabah, Jordan, Petra was made famous by Indiana Jones’ third movie. It was “discovered” in 1812 by a Swiss explorer. Prior to that, it was unknown to the western world. Though its founding is not known, it appears this place had settlers as early as the 6th century B.C. Under Roman rule, the site declined rapidly and was abandoned by the late 4th century. In 1985, Petra became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was recently named on of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

Tikal In Guatemala

Tikal
This Mayan city-state is one of the largest and best preserved ruins of the civilization. Located in Guatemala, this place lets you experience your inner-Indy early in the morning or late at night when the tourists go home and it’s just you and the jungle. Tikal was a dominant force in the Mayan world and is a dominate force in archeology today. It’s a wonderful place to explore and deserves at least two days and is easy accessible from neighboring Belize

Taj Mahal In India

Taj Mahal
Built in the 1600s, this building is a testament to undying love. Located in Agra, India, this white marble tomb built for a Emperor Shah Jahan’s deceased wife is a must see for everyone. in 1983, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Taj sees between two and four million tourists annually. There have been recent restrictions on tourism in an effort to help protect the site. However, the greatest threat to the site is the air pollution that is destroying the white marble the building is constructed of. It too was named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat
This ancient city in Cambodia was the center of the Khmer empire that once ruled most of Southeast Asia. This empire went extinct but not before building amazing temples and buildings that were reclaimed by the jungle for hundreds of years. Though this place is packed with tourists, it’s still breathtaking to see. Temple regions to the north and south see far fewer tourists than the main temple group. The best time to visit is early in the morning before the tour groups arrive. The most popular temples are Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Phrom, and Angkor Thom. In order to really experience the temples, you’ll need to purchase the three or five day pass

The Pyramids at Giza

The Pyramids at Giza
Over 3,000 years old and we still don’t have a good idea as to how they built them or how Egyptians got them so precise. The Pyramids align to the stars and the solstices and contain vast chambers we still haven’t opened. They are truly a marvel of human engineering that was fit for kings. The largest one, called the Great Pyramid, was built by the Pharaoh Khufu. Also in this area is the Sphinx, another historical site that baffles researchers with its own mysteries.

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu
Located in southern Peru, this fascinating city lies on top of a mountain that’s accessible by train or 4 day trek. It was an important center for the Inca civilization but was abandoned when the Spanish came and is famously referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas.” The location was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983. Concerns over growing numbers of tourists has led to limitations on tourists there, though only by a fraction of what is necessary. It was also named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.

Hunawihr church and vineyards

Hunawihr (German: Hunaweier) is a very small pretty wine-growers'village in the Haut-Rhin département, in Alsace, France.
Among the vineyards, on the top of a hill, stands a small, fortified church from the 14th century. Ever since the Reformation, the village church has accommodated both Protestants and Catholics, and up to the present day, the two denominations have always cohabited in one and the same sanctuary - worshipping at different hours, of course, and also burying their dead in two separate graveyards.
The hilltop site offers an interesting view over the Alsace Plain (between the Rhine and the mountains) and the castles which used to protect the shifting borders between France and Germany.
Hunawihr is a classified 'most beautiful village of France'

Close by to Hunawihr is the centre for the reintroduction the stork in Alsace - an important attempt to slow the decline in the 'trademark' bird of the region.
Next to the stork centre there is a botanical centre in which hundreds of butterflies, including many exotic species, can be seen in their natural environment.

Half timbered houses in Colmar

Half timbered houses in Colmar. Corner Rue des Marchands and Grand-Rue.
Building left is the famous "Restaurant Au Fer Rouge".
Colmar is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace in northeastern France.
Colmar is 64 kilometers south-southwest of Strasbourg on the Lauch River, directly to the east of the Vosges Mountains. It is connected to the Rhine by a canal.
It is situated along the Alsatian Wine Route and considers itself to be the "Capital of Alsatian Wine" (capitale des vins d'Alsace).
Colmar has a sunny microclimate and is the driest city in France, with an annual precipitation of just 550 mm, making it ideal for Alsace wine.
Colmar's secular and religious architectural landmarks reflect eight centuries of Germanic and French architecture and the adaptation of their respective stylistic language to the local customs and building materials (pink and yellow Vosges sandstone, timber framing). The medieval centre of this historic town has fine overhanging timber-framed buildings, dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, a dream for the keen photographer.
Many tourists visit the town

Lahore Fort

The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as shahi qila (urdu: شاهی قلعہ ) is citadel of the city of lahore, punjab,pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the walled city of lahore. The trapizoidel composition is spread over 20heactareas. Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of mughal emperor akbar (1556-1605), and was regularly upgraded by subsequen trulers,having thirteen gates in all. Thus the fort manifests the rich traditions of the entire mughalarchitacture. Some of the famous sites inside the fort include: sheesh mahal, alamgiri gatenaulakha pavalion, and moti masjid. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCOWorld haritage site along with the shalimar gardens lahore.

Deosai National Park Tour

Deosai National Park is a wonderful summer escape. The park is not only about wildlife but also about stunning scenic views of the snow-clad mountains and streams. The park remains wrapped in the white sheet of snow from November to May and it is only in the summer months one gets an opportunity to visit the park. The park can be reached from Astore Valley in the west and Skardu in the north.Deosai National Park is popular for the Himalayan brown bear, which is an endangered species. Deosai National Park is also home to a number of other wild animals that include red fox, golden marmot, Sind ibex, wolf, the Ladakh urial, and the snow leopard. The Deosai National Park is also home to a number of avian species, which include lammagier vulture, griffon vulture, the golden eagle, peregrine falcon, laggar falcon, kestrel, the snow cock and Indian sparrow hawk.

Tour to Nanga Parbat

The killer mountain as Nanga Parbat is called is the 9th highest peak in the world. The peak is 8,125 metres in height and is one of the most challenging mountains in the world to climb. Though associated with tragedies, it is not that the peak has not been scaled. Many mountaineers lost their life on way to the summit at Nanga Parbat. It was in 1953 that the Nanga Parbat was conquered by Herman Buhl.

Situated in the Himalayan Range, Nanga Parbat means naked mountain. You can take Rupal Face Trek or Fairy Meadows Trek to reach the base camp of the Nanga Parbat. Rupal Face Trek leads to the base camp of the mountain from the southern side while Fairy Meadows takes you the base camp from the northern side.

Tour to Mohenjo Daro

Mohenjo Daro is another wonderful historical site in Pakistan. A part of the Indus Valley Civilization, Mohenjo Daro is situated on the west bank of the Indus River. Discovered in 1921, Mohenjo Daro makes an exciting tour combined Harappa, which is other site of the Indus Valley Civilization. Though similar in nature with Harappa, Mohenjo Daro is a unique experience to travel.

Mud-brick and baked-brick were used to built houses and buildings in Mohenjo Daro. Like Harappa, Mohenjo Daro had wide streets with spacious houses. Excavations have revealed Mohenjo Daro as a well planned and architecturally brilliant town. It is an exciting experience to see and observe how people of that era went about their daily chores and what were the various customs and traditions they used to follow.

An Old View Of Kabba