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Occitanie is an ideal destination for couples who love history and architecture. The Pont du Gard, the Cirque de Gavarnie, the cities of Albi and Carcassonne and the routes of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela are just some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites the region has to offer.
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From the Dolomites to Yosemite, UNESCO scientists have a stark warning about these vital ice giants.
Source: These glaciers could completely disappear by 2050, scientists warn
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If you’re building your travel dream list, this is a good place to start. Here are 30 places rich in natural beauty and steeped in history and culture.
We travel to open our eyes to new experiences, cultures, sights and ideas. UNESCO, an agency of the United Nations, designates World Heritage landmarks around the world that are selected for their cultural, historical, scientific or other significance, and are legally protected by international treaties.
Currently there are 1,073 sites listed, the majority of them (832) for cultural reasons, and 206 are listed for their natural features. Only 35 meet the criteria for both cultural and natural features.
Prairies of seagrass, mountain and monasteries, the oldest human settlements in Europe, a volcanic archipelago, petrified waterfalls and more make up these extraordinary features.
If you’re building your travel dream list, this is a good place to start. Here are 30 places rich in natural beauty and steeped in history and culture.
Meteora, Greece
In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these “columns of the sky” from the 11th century onward, according to UNESCO.
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8 great tours for an adventurous and mesmerizing experience close to nature on the Pyrenees.
The Pyrenees is a huge range of mountains in southwest Europe that forms a natural border between France and Spain. Reaching a height of 3,404 meters (11,168 feet) at its highest peak of Aneto, the range extends for about 491 km (305 miles) from the Bay of Biscay (Cap Higuer) to the Mediterranean Sea (Cap de Creus). This wonderful region is filled with mountain villages, snowy peaks, dormant volcanoes and wonderful wildlife (including bears, marmot, eagles and much more) and is bound to be full of adventure. There are plenty of things to do in the Pyrenees. In this article, we’ll look at 8 great tours for an adventurous and mesmerizing experience of this area.
1. Pyrenees Mountains Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona
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