From Belfast, you can book a tour or rent a car to drive along Northern Ireland’s scenic Causeway Coastal Route to spend some time at the Giant’s Causeway. Not only is the drive itself absolutely stunning–even more so on a sunny day–but the Causeway is something unworldly that should be on your bucket list. As Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the area is coveted and well-protected. If you’re on the Emerald Isle or in the United Kingdom, visiting…
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for having over 1,600 limestone island formations amongst teal blue waters. The region is home to an impressive range of biodiversity as well as host to outdoor activities like scuba diving, rock climbing, and hiking. Through a tour with Cát Bà Ventures, I spent a day out in Halong Bay admiring its natural beauty, including kayaking on the water and seeing a traditional fishing village. Halong Bay via Cát Bà Island…
Sabang is a small village that’s part of larger Puerto Princesa, but is approximately 80 kilometers northwest of the city center. You must drive through heavily forested land along winding roads for more than one hour to get to the beautiful, remote Sabang area. Activities in Sabang Sabang Beach: The beach in this cute little village is absolute paradise. The waters are crystal clear, the sands pure white, and not a piece of trash can be found. It’s the perfect…
One of the best places to experience a piece of Japan’s unique cultural history is in northern Gifu Prefecture. Tucked away in the mountainous area of northern Gifu is a small village called Shirakawa-go, lined with special gassho-zukuri houses. Shirakawa-go was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, preserving the village’s integrity and value as a cultural asset. If you’re into history and are interested in seeing a lesser known part of Japan, Shirakawa-go should definitely be on your…