In fact, most visitors arrive on a day trip but staying the night is even better. Trains from Bangkok leave frequently to make the 90-minute trip to Ayutthaya. The park is expansive and from a different period and culture than renowned Angkor Wat, so don’t write it off before you go. The ruins at Ayutthaya Historical Park date back to 1350. Most of today’s visitors go to see earlier history, though. One thing’s for sure: no one in the West learns about Ayutthaya in history class, despite the fact that it was the largest city in the world in 1700. The estates are beautiful and can be a great way to enjoy some of the smaller villages in northeast India. The same fertile ground that makes it a good home for wildlife also makes the region ideal for agriculture. You can search for an Indian one-horned rhinoceros at Kaziranga National Park or explore evergreen forest at the Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary. Ecotourism is the main reason to visit, with wild animals a surprising draw. In town, the historic district of Eureka Springs is practically an artisan village and the Great Passion Play is scheduled to resume this spring.Īssam is closer to the Himalayas than the Taj Mahal, which keeps this part of India decidedly off-the-beaten-track.
Scenic drives are abundant and head past rivers and waterfalls. What sets this area apart, though, is how many activities there are even if physical pursuits aren’t your strong point. This is one of the largest wilderness areas in the eastern United States, so it’ll come as no surprise that there are plenty of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and other activities. Natural beauty abounds in the northwest corner of Arkansas, where you’ll find the Ozark Mountains. The colonial town has beautiful churches to visit, great restaurants and volcanoes to tour right outside town. While this tradition is worth scheduling your trip around, Antigua is lovely the rest of the year, too. While you’ll have missed this week in 2021, it’s already time to start planning travel for early 2022! These intricate works of art are only viewable for a few hours before religious processions parade over them, destroying them as they go. Every year, locals create gorgeous “carpets” on the street out of colored sawdust, flowers and other materials. There’s no denying that Antigua, Guatemala is a touristy destination but its annual Semana Santa (Holy Week, or the week leading up to Easter) celebrations are worth the trip. Still, a winter visit is recommended so you can enjoy dog-sledding, snowshoeing and reindeer sleigh rides while you’re there. When you’re this far north, aurora season is longer than you might expect, stretching from September through March. There are even “arctic dome” hotels (high-end glamping tents with transparent walls) that are friendlier on your waller than glass igloos in other locales. Activity is high and, unlike other Scandinavian destinations, it offers a disproportionate number of clear nights for viewing. Known as the “aurora borealis city”, Alta offers conditions just right for northern lights hunting.
Visas are required for entry, but a little paperwork is worth it for access to 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and heart-warming hospitality. As if that’s not enough, you can also head into the Sahara Desert or Hoggar Mountains to add a dose of nature to your adventure. Sitting along the Mediterranean, Algeria offers incredible Roman ruins without any of the crowds. Rent bikes in Évora and design your own route or book a complete package to have luggage transfers and accommodations taken care of for you. Take things in slowly by cycling past beaches, lighthouses and fishing villages-or head inland for wineries, castles and farmers’ markets. With soft hills and calm-inducing sunsets, you’ll find an easy-going culture and not a lot of stress (exactly what you need after the year we’ve had).
You’ll find one stunning landscape after another in the mostly rural Alentejo province of Portugal.
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