1. Sichuan, China Located in Sichuan, China is the Leshan Giant Buddha. Carved into the mountainside, this Buddha measures 233 feet tall. The Giant Buddha was carved in the 8th Century and is one of the largest known Buddha images in the world. While in Sichuan, be sure to stay at the Panda Inn featuring the panda image everywhere …
1. Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, United States Opened on 27 May 1937 and was the longest suspension bridge span in the world at the time. This remained until Verrazano Narrows bridge was built in New York in 1964, Golden Gate bridge is now the seventh longest main span and one of the most amazing bridge in the world. …
1. Colosseum In Rome, Italy The Colosseum, or the Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an ancient elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Occupying a …
1. Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea Built in 1394 under orders of King Taejo, the first king and founder of the Joseon Dynasty. The Gyeongbokgung houses the National Folk Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Korea. The palace is composed of several buildings including the Gangnyeongjeon (Gangnyeongjeon Hall), which was used as the king’s main sleeping and …
1. Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon, Portugal The Monument to the Discoveries, Padro dos Descobrimentos, is quite a distinctive structure standing at a height of 52 m (170 ft), this concrete slab is shaped like the front of a ship. This represents ships which departed from the banks of the Tagus river during the Age of Discovery. The monument …
Despite surveys projecting a slight rise in flight and hotel prices this year, travellers are still looking to travel but in a more cost-efficient way. Sometimes, it can be hard finding super cheap flights, satisfying bundle packages, or a hotel that’s not far away from your desired activities. Looking to travel more in 2019 but not break the bank? Check …