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During the ice ages, deep valleys and narrow inlets filled with ocean water, creating the natural wonders that the modern world often refers to as fjords. Although there are many fjords across the globe, the ones that grace the Norwegian coastline reign as the most popular because of their astonishing beauty. Hundreds of cruise ships bring tourists to Norway every year to experience these marvelous inlets. However, the mountains and villages surrounding the Norwegian fjords also offer many incredible sights and adventures. Learn more about some of Norway’s most popular fjords. Hardangerfjord As the world’s third largest fjord, Hardangerfjord is popularized by its vibrant region that is often called the Orchard of Norway because of its colorful fruit trees and gardens. Many travelers choose to visit here during May to see the blossoming of trees like apples, plums, cherries and pears. In addition to kayaking and boat cruising around the magnificent fjord, visitors can explore the...

A desert refers to a barren area of land which is entirely covered by sand, with few plants, scarce rainfall and dry air. Deserts in China include Gobi and the sandy land in semiarid areas. The total area is 1,308,000square kilometers, taking up 13.6% of the country's total land area. The following is an introduction of the top five most beautiful deserts in China for you. Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia Badain Jaran Desert is located in the west of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is 1,200 meters to 1,700 meters above sea level. Its total area is 47,000 square kilometers, ranking the third largest in China and the fourth largest in the world. Unique mountains, singing sand, lakes, mysterious springs and temples are regarded as the five great features of Badain Jaran. The sand dunes present a marvelous spectacle, like a vast sea with huge waves and high ancient pagodas. Badain Jaran Desert is the hometown of the highest sand dunes in China, even i...

Here is a list of some good backpacking tips if you are on a budget. And let’s face it, what college student is not on a budget these days? Just because you are pinching pennies doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun backpacking trip. It does mean being smart, finding ways to cut corners, and having a little extra left over at the end of your trip. With these tips below you will be having a great trip in no time and worry free with your money. Not sure where you are going yet? Check out the New FarePlay and let us help you find cheap flights to top destinations around the world. Pack light The key to backpacking is ‘less is more’. Stick to this rule of thumb and you will be all set. Sometimes students love to go overboard and bring six swimsuits and ten pairs of jeans. Well guess what, this is not the way to effectively backpack a place. If you are being boggled down by too much stuff then you will miss out some great opportunities like seeing more things and catching that last ...

We all know that the more we prepare for our Himalayan trek, the greater chance we have of successfully rising to the challenge. But how? Before I list what got me to the top (and back) on my first Nepal trek, I need to let you know that I’m no gung-ho hiker. I love bush walking and keep relatively active, but I wouldn’t consider myself an adventure junkie by a long shot. I made a pact with 3 girlfriends that we’d do the Annapurna Circuit together and then thought “what was I thinking!” So if this blog post tells you anything, it should be that almost anyone can consider trekking in Nepal and it’s not such a pain to make it happen. These are 6 doable tips that worked for me and from this you can hopefully take away ideas on how to prepare for your own trekking adventure…

Are you in need of some inspiration for your summer break? Look no further than our top 10 tips for places to visit this June, July and August. 1. London, England London is full of parks and green spaces and, when the infamous British weather plays ball, the city is a delight in the summer. Wander the river and canal tow-paths from Camden to Little Venice, explore the expanses of Richmond Park and Hampstead Heath (which also has pools for open-air swimming in summer), and spy the giraffes of London Zoo from Regent's Park. The city's Southbank Centre also hosts a festival of cultural events throughout July and August - this year they are themed around love.