Beautiful Places On Earth

Siena is a medieval city located in the northern part of Italy. It is located in the region of Tuscany, which is approximately 70 kilometers south of Florence.

Siena is famous for its medieval cityscape and is one of Italy’s most visited tourist attractions. In fact, the historic centre of Siena has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. One of the main sights in this medieval city is the Duomo or the Cathedral of Siena, a black and white cathedral of Italian Romanesque Gothic architecture. Another architecture jewel here is the Piazza del Campo, a shell shaped town square at the centre of the city. The Piazza del Campo is also the racetrack for the Palio di Siena, a horse race held twice yearly in Siena. Other main sights include the Palazzo Pubblico and the Pinacoteca, just to name a few.

Siena, Italy

Those arriving by plane can land at airport in Florence. From Florence, the easiest way to get to Siena is by bus. Besides, one can also travel to Siena from Florence by car or train.

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. The resort city faces Atlantic Ocean. Over the years, Myrtle Beach has rapidly developed into a popular tourist destination. The area attracts millions of tourists each year.

Myrtle Beach offers endless end of white sand beach called the Grand Strand. The beach is more than 60 miles long, beginning from Little River and ends at Winyah Bay. Myrtle Beach is home to numerous theme parks, such as Myrtle Waves and Family Kingdom Amusement Park, just to name a few. There is also an aquarium, numerous restaurants offering good food and a number of shopping complexes. As for me, I would prefer to catch some live music at Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, which has been ranked as the country’s number 3 boardwalk by National Geographic. For golf enthusiasts, there are over 250 golf courses in and around Myrtle Beach, making it the “Golf Capital of the World”.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Bruges is a city located in the northwest of Belgium in the Flemish region of the country. Dutch is the official language here. Canals encircle Bruges. Thus, Bruges is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the North”.

Bruges is known for keeping intact most of its medieval architecture. The Historic Centre of Bruges has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. One of its many notable medieval buildings is the Church of Our Lady, whose tower reaches 122.3 meters in height, making it the second tallest brickwork tower in the world. However, the most celebrated art treasure of the church is a white marble sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo around 1504. Besides, one should also not miss out on the Belfry of Bruges, a medieval bell tower which has become one of Bruges’s most prominent symbols.

Bruges Beigium Tourist Attractions

There are daily direct flights to Bruges from Brussels and Lille, France. However, the easiest and also the most affordable way to get to Bruges is by train. The journey from Brussels to Bruges takes only about an hour.

Bora Bora or better known as “Pora Pora” means “First Born” in the Tahitian language. Bora Bora is a volcanic island in the Society Islands archipelago of French Polynesia. The island is located some 230 kilometers northwest of Papeete, Tahiti which is the capital of French Polynesia. The only way to get in Bora Bora is by plane from Papeete and a few other islands of French Polynesia.

The island of Bora Bora is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef, making it a perfect spot for snorkeling and scuba diving. One can also swim at Matira Beach, the most famous beach on Bora Bora which is located at the southern tip of the main island. In the center of the island are extinct volcanoes, namely Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu. One can hike up these 2 peaks to get panoramic view of the lagoon looking down.

The tourist peak season on the island is during its dry season running from May to October. Avoid going to Bora Bora during these months if you dislike crowd. One special souvenir to bring back home from Bora Bora is black pearls. But do keep in mind that everything on the island is expensive! Prepare to bargain!

Bora Bora – French Polynesia