Comments on: The most impressive tourist attractions http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions go explore. experience. and be inspired. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Travel Nerd http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-45838 Travel Nerd Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:36:56 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-45838 @Melvin: As an inhabitant of Cologne I can't agree more :-) @Melvin: As an inhabitant of Cologne I can’t agree more :-)

]]> By: The Velvet Parade – celebrating 150 velvet escapes | Velvet Escape travel blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-10111 The Velvet Parade – celebrating 150 velvet escapes | Velvet Escape travel blog Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:24:37 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-10111 [...] The Most Impressive Tourist Attractions A wonderful experiment with @travelrants40 [...] [...] The Most Impressive Tourist Attractions A wonderful experiment with @travelrants40 [...]

]]> By: bora bora islands http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-4115 bora bora islands Mon, 11 Oct 2010 05:04:00 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-4115 I love the Bora Bora islands. Its one of its kind and often known as the paradise on the earth due t its exotic beauty. It is also the most romantic island one can ever go. It is always the beat destination spot for having fun. Snorkeling and diving is the most favorite activity here. I love the Bora Bora islands. Its one of its kind and often known as the paradise on the earth due t its exotic beauty. It is also the most romantic island one can ever go. It is always the beat destination spot for having fun. Snorkeling and diving is the most favorite activity here.

]]> By: Hank Freid http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-3425 Hank Freid Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:13:04 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-3425 In my point of Taj Mahal in India is also impressive master piece. However it is nice post on a nice topic In my point of Taj Mahal in India is also impressive master piece. However it is nice post on a nice topic

]]> By: IsabellesTravel http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-1085 IsabellesTravel Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:12:48 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-1085 Nice topic! I can relate to a few of your choices (and others I just haven't seen YET! ;-) Especially the Sydney Opera House, made a big impression on me. And Milford Sound was beautiful too! A few other personal ones that left a mark, were: the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Bryce Canyon for being so fairtail-like, but also Grand Canyon. I know it is huge and touristy, but I saw it from a helicopter and the only thing I can say is: Whaw! But there are so many more wonderful places in the world! Thanks for putting up this article and reminding me of the wonderful places I already saw, and that are still out there! Nice topic! I can relate to a few of your choices (and others I just haven’t seen YET! ;-)
Especially the Sydney Opera House, made a big impression on me. And Milford Sound was beautiful too!
A few other personal ones that left a mark, were: the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Bryce Canyon for being so fairtail-like, but also Grand Canyon. I know it is huge and touristy, but I saw it from a helicopter and the only thing I can say is: Whaw!
But there are so many more wonderful places in the world! Thanks for putting up this article and reminding me of the wonderful places I already saw, and that are still out there!

]]> By: Melvin http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-1084 Melvin Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:22:20 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-1084 I would go with the Kata Tjutas in Australia... Angkor Wat in Cambodia... the Halong Bay in Vietnam... Cologne Cathedral in Germany... the pyramids in Egypt (without even been there) & so many more. I would go with the Kata Tjutas in Australia… Angkor Wat in Cambodia… the Halong Bay in Vietnam… Cologne Cathedral in Germany… the pyramids in Egypt (without even been there) & so many more.

]]> By: chris http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-1068 chris Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:09:28 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-1068 I thought Ephesus was pretty impressive. I thought Ephesus was pretty impressive.

]]> By: HazardousPaste http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-108 HazardousPaste Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:58:51 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-108 Man-made: While it's cliche, I thought Venice was pretty amazing. Natural: Bryce Canyon- enjoyed it a lot more than the Grand Canyon because it's not as imposing. Plus you can go hiking down into the canyon without fear of falling for an uninterrupted mile, which was great for me due to severe acrophobia :-) Man-made:
While it’s cliche, I thought Venice was pretty amazing.

Natural: Bryce Canyon- enjoyed it a lot more than the Grand Canyon because it’s not as imposing. Plus you can go hiking down into the canyon without fear of falling for an uninterrupted mile, which was great for me due to severe acrophobia :-)

]]> By: Enchanting spots: Amsterdam | velvet escape's blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-104 Enchanting spots: Amsterdam | velvet escape's blog Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:48:55 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-104 [...] recently wrote an article on “The Most Impressive Tourist Attractions” and Sara, one of my readers, included a comment describing how she felt when she visited the [...] [...] recently wrote an article on “The Most Impressive Tourist Attractions” and Sara, one of my readers, included a comment describing how she felt when she visited the [...]

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-84 velvet Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:52:10 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-84 Hello Vera, thanks for your comment. Banteay Srei was indeed stunning. The carvings are incredibly intricate. I haven't been to the Grand Canyon YET but it's definitely on my list of places to visit! Cheers, Keith Hello Vera, thanks for your comment. Banteay Srei was indeed stunning. The carvings are incredibly intricate. I haven’t been to the Grand Canyon YET but it’s definitely on my list of places to visit! Cheers, Keith

]]> By: Vera Marie Badertscher http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-82 Vera Marie Badertscher Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:42:22 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-82 I agree a Cambodian temple belongs on the list. My favorite was Banteay Srei (nicknamed the woman's temple). Golden and delicate compared to the others. Ephesus definitely, but also Delphi. It's mountainside setting sets off its spiritually awesome feeling. And while I am in Greece, I'll add the new Acropolis Museum. Not yet opened, but a marvel of paying homage to the classical site of the Parthenon with a high-tech building. Natural wonders--how could you not include the Grand Canyon of the Colorado? Purely awe inspiring. I never tire of it. But I also love Canyon de Chelly in Arizona for its mor human scale. Okay, back to work. I agree a Cambodian temple belongs on the list. My favorite was Banteay Srei (nicknamed the woman’s temple). Golden and delicate compared to the others.
Ephesus definitely, but also Delphi. It’s mountainside setting sets off its spiritually awesome feeling.
And while I am in Greece, I’ll add the new Acropolis Museum. Not yet opened, but a marvel of paying homage to the classical site of the Parthenon with a high-tech building.
Natural wonders–how could you not include the Grand Canyon of the Colorado? Purely awe inspiring. I never tire of it. But I also love Canyon de Chelly in Arizona for its mor human scale.

Okay, back to work.

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-81 velvet Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:56:07 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-81 Wow! That is inspiring. Should make most of us feel like jumping on the next flight to Zambia! Thank you. Wow! That is inspiring. Should make most of us feel like jumping on the next flight to Zambia! Thank you.

]]> By: Sara http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-80 Sara Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:42:07 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-80 Following our twitter conversation I promised to post my thoughts here too! My top spot would be Victoria Falls in Livingstone Zambia at full flood. I did feel this was rather biased as I'm Zambian but I really do love the sense of 'one with nature' that you get here. All senses are overwhelmed - the sound of the water thundering; the sight of the power of water, trees, mist and random alien like people in baggy green rain coats they have just hired; the smell of fresh water and flowers; the feeling of wet mist on your skin, soaking your hair and settling on your lashes; the taste of fresh air and water. It's like another world or rather that you have shut out the manic world we are used to and entered a place of wonder that calms the mind! Following our twitter conversation I promised to post my thoughts here too! My top spot would be Victoria Falls in Livingstone Zambia at full flood. I did feel this was rather biased as I’m Zambian but I really do love the sense of ‘one with nature’ that you get here.

All senses are overwhelmed – the sound of the water thundering; the sight of the power of water, trees, mist and random alien like people in baggy green rain coats they have just hired; the smell of fresh water and flowers; the feeling of wet mist on your skin, soaking your hair and settling on your lashes; the taste of fresh air and water.

It’s like another world or rather that you have shut out the manic world we are used to and entered a place of wonder that calms the mind!

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-79 velvet Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:09:51 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-79 Thanks Mary for your comment. Ephesus is surely impressive. I'm a big fan of Turkey - there's so much to explore and see and the people are incredibly friendly and hospitable. I did a roadtrip once in Eastern Turkey, skirting the borders with Georgia, Armenia, Iran and Syria. The statues atop Mt. Nemrud, Mt. Ararat and the walled city of Diyarbakir were truly astounding. Thanks Mary for your comment. Ephesus is surely impressive. I’m a big fan of Turkey – there’s so much to explore and see and the people are incredibly friendly and hospitable. I did a roadtrip once in Eastern Turkey, skirting the borders with Georgia, Armenia, Iran and Syria. The statues atop Mt. Nemrud, Mt. Ararat and the walled city of Diyarbakir were truly astounding.

]]> By: Mary http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-78 Mary Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:32:51 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-78 Ephesus would be at the top of my list. Pompeii has the name recognition but, Ephesus was much more impressive to me. Ephesus would be at the top of my list. Pompeii has the name recognition but, Ephesus was much more impressive to me.

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-77 velvet Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:03:29 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-77 The Petronas Twin Towers are indeed awesome, and especially so at night when they're floodlit. The Petronas Twin Towers are indeed awesome, and especially so at night when they’re floodlit.

]]> By: Darren Cronian http://velvetescape.com/2009/04/the-most-impressive-tourist-attractions/#comment-73 Darren Cronian Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:00:26 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=699#comment-73 The Petronas Towers were awesome, I just loved the structure and my hotel room overlooked it. I want to go back to KL so badly, because I loved Malaysia. I also loved walking over Sydney Harbour Bridge, but I was disappointed with the opera house close up. The Petronas Towers were awesome, I just loved the structure and my hotel room overlooked it. I want to go back to KL so badly, because I loved Malaysia. I also loved walking over Sydney Harbour Bridge, but I was disappointed with the opera house close up.

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