Since James Hilton imagined Shangri-La in his bestselling 1933 novel Lost Horizon, a host of Himalayan areas have laid claim to this earthly Eden. But only one place—Zhongdian in China’s southwestern Yunnan Province—has officially gone by the name Shangri-La County since 2001. The region cover[...]
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August 21st, 2012 - 8:19 am § in Asia Travel Blogs, China travel blogs, Destinations, Journals, Uncategorized
Where is Shangri-La?
June 18th, 2012 - 12:15 pm § in Europe Travel Blogs
Interesting Places to See in Prague
Prague boasts some of the most stunning architectural wonders found in Europe. The popular tourist destination is the cultural and economic hub of central Europe, and the capital of the Czech Republic. The city is also an important historical and cultural center, with the town center being recognize[...]
July 9th, 2010 - 10:40 am § in Europe Travel Blogs
Salzburg – Cultural Metropolis and the Birthplace of Mozart
The city of Salzburg is the 4th largest in Austria. It is the capital of the Salzburg province and it is said to be among the most beautiful cities not only in Austria but in Europe. Salzburg is especially well known as the place where the musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born. This city [[...]
June 25th, 2010 - 7:21 am § in Europe Travel Blogs
Trekking in the Wilderness of Northern Sweden
High fjelds, vast forests, plains, meadows, and ice fields form the exciting environment of Northern Sweden. This unspoiled wilderness is a great setting for trekkers who want to enjoy the beauty of the scenery while getting meaningful physical exercise at the same time – with full freedom to [...]