Beautiful Places On Earth

Marmaris is a coastal town along the Mediterranean coast in southwest Turkey. One can fly to Dalaman which is the nearest regional airport 100 kilometers away from Marmaris. From Dalaman, there are coach transfers to Marmaris which take approximately one and a half hours.

Diving and sailing are the most popular activities in Marmaris. Just take one yacht and sail around the Bay of Marmaris. Besides, there are daily cruises taking you around the turquoise coves and mountainous shoreline surrounding Marmaris. Marmaris is also famous for its busy nightlife. Head to the Bar Street for a night entertainment with traditional Turkish food and belly dancers is a must do in Marmaris.

Marmaris, Turkey

Portofino is a small harbor town located in the Liguria region of Genoa province, Italy. Once a small fishing village, Portofino is now considered as one of the most beautiful town on the Italian Riviera.

People come to this Mediterranean port to relax. Walking is the best option in Portofino as it is just a small town. One can enjoy a day out on the beach or enjoy the impressive harbor view. If you go scuba diving, you can see the statue of “Christ of the Abyss” put underwater in the San Fruttuoso Bay. You can also pay a visit to Castello Brown, a 16th century castle located high above the harbor of Portofino which is now a museum with a fantastic view of the harbor and the Mediterranean Sea. There are a few churches in Portofino which are worth a visit such as the Church of St. Martin and the Church of St. George. Besides, Portofino is also a popular yachting destination. Even taking a leisure stroll on the streets of Portofino is a great way to enjoy your vacation here!

I found my love in Portofino

Visitors can get into Portofino via Christopher Columbus Airport in Genoa. From the airport, it is a short 1 hour drive to Portofino. Portofino is only 38 kilometers southeast of Genoa. Another option to get into Portofino is from Milan, which is located approximately 171 kilometers north of Portofino.

The Sinai Peninsula is a triangle shaped peninsula in Egypt. Portions of Sinai Peninsula are belonged to Israel and Jordan. To the north of the peninsula is the Mediterranean Sea and to its south is the Red Sea. Sinai Peninsula connects together Africa and Southwest Asia.

Sinai Peninsula has become a popular tourist destination in recent decades due to its natural beauty both above the ground and under the water. However, perhaps it is its rich biblical history that attracts westerners to Sinai Peninsula. According to Abrahamic scripture, Mount Sinai is known as the place where the Ten Commandments were given to Prophet Moses. You should know the Ten Commandments, right? Here is a video clip by Lonely Planet showing the burning bush at the neighboring St. Katherine’s Monastery. Sunrise on Mount Sinai is exceptionally beautiful. One should also not miss out on the Colored Canyon, beautiful rock formations that reflect different colors during different time in a day.

Burning Bush – Lonely Planet travel video

Riding on the back of a camel from Gulf of Aqaba and Nuweiba is a good way to enjoy the excellent natural setting in Sinai Peninsula. Nuweiba itself has become a popular diving and snorkeling spot on the eastern coast of Sinai Peninsula. I shall talk about diving in the Red Sea in my future entry. Another resort town located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula is Sharm el-Sheikh. Sharm el-Sheikh is one of the finest diving spots in the world as well as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Arab world. In fact, Sharm el-Sheikh has long been lauded as the Las Vegas of Egypt!

Today entry brings you into the continent of Africa. Tunisia is a country in north Africa, and is the northernmost country on the African continent. Its northern part is situated on the coast of Mediterranean Sea, thus having a long and beautiful coastline.

One of such beautiful seaside town is Sidi Bou Said, a town of blue and white. Sidi Bou Said is located on the Mediterranean coast of Africa and is approximately 20 kilometers from the capital city of Tunis. Why blue and white? This is because the town is full of white houses with blue doors and windows. This beautiful coastal town was first discovered by French wealthy businessmen and those Europeans residing overseas over a long period of time. It was then rediscovered by Andre Gide in which the Nobel prize winner left his native France and lived in Tunis in 1942.

There are not very many things to do in Sidi Bou Said. The town has just 1 main road, full with vendors selling handicrafts and souvenirs. This road goes up to a hill. There is a café named Café des Nattes on top of the hill which overlooks the Gulf of Tunis and the marina of Sidi Bou Said. But Sidi Bou Said is definitely a place to go to get your peace of mind!

Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

Lauded as Land of Mermaid, Land of Orange and Lemon Groves as well as Land of Colors, Sorrento is a popular tourist destination and also one of the most romantic destinations in Italy. It is a small city in Campania, southern Italy and overlooks the Bay of Naples.

Sorrento is famous for its sea cliffs along the Mediterranean Sea. The Almafi Drive is a small road on these cliffs that connects in between Sorrento and Almafi. There are many sea resorts long the Almafi Drive, offering activities such as diving, sea fishing and cruising. Besides, Sorrento is also the birthplace of limoncello, a kind of lemon liquor made from lemon rinds, alcohol, water and sugar.

Sorrento, Italy