The World’s Top 25 Attractions

So what’s different about this list of the world’s Top 25 attractions? This list represents actual trips taken by thousands of  travelers, blended with data on what attractions were most frequently visited by the 20+ million travelers who researched and planned their travels on Viator in 2010.

Exploring Athens: Agora, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum

It would be fair to say that there aren’t all that many peaceful spots in Athens, but once the rowdy school group has toddled off around the corner, the Agora becomes beautifully tranquil. There’s a certain irony in this, as it was designed to be anything but. The Agora was the ancient Athenian market and meeting place; the hub of the city-state. It was the heart and the pulse of the truest democracy the world has ever known, and now it looks like a large field full of ruins.

Europe’s Top 6 Eating Experiences

Try this with your friends: say the name of a city they’ve been to and most likely they’ll come up with a one-word, sensory delight that sums the place up for them. For example, Lisbon – ‘oh, the fish; Munich – ‘ah, the beer’; Paris – ‘ooh, the croissants’. Well here are a few of my own favourites, in no particular order as television judges say. These are things that make me get dreamy eyed at the mere mention of that place’s name. And yes, they are all food-related, so… what of it?

5 Can’t-Miss Destinations in Eastern Europe

Move over Spain. Beat it, Italy. There’s some competition over in Europe these days. While Spain, Italy, France and the rest of Western Europe will always remain as some of the best spots for European holidays, Eastern Europe is picking up steam and grabbing the hearts of travelers around the world.

Indonesia: 5 Reasons You Won’t Leave Kuta

There is a reason Kuta district is Bali’s most popular destination among young travelers these days. It has some of the best waves in the Eastern hemisphere, a terrific nightlife, has an unparalleled and unique scenic beauty… oh, and it is totally affordable. 

The 5 Taoist Great Mountains of China

Part of imperial China’s “nine great mountains” from Taoism and Buddhism, the five sacred mountains of Taoist China are not only symbols of a natural wholeness, serving as major pilgrimage destinations for the natives, but are also amongst some of the loveliest natural landmarks in the country. Located in varying points on the easternmost parts of China, a trip to each is a feasible venture for those interested in the philosophical, religious and altogether cultural history of one of the world’s most renowned countries.

Top 5 Things to See and Do in Mongolia

As the largest and most heavily populated city in Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar is a logical place for many visitors to start their exploration of this beautiful country. Though the city itself can hardly be recognized for having a particularly clean environment, the pulsating hub of Mongolian commerce is home to both modern ways of life and the quaint and serene tradition of Mongolia’s rich culture and religion.

Top 12 Festivals around the World

Need some help with your travel itinerary? Why not take inspiration from the world’s rich smorgasbord of festivals, and plan your next vacation around the dates and locations of some of the planet’s most exciting events. To get you started, here’s our top 12 far-flung festivities, one for every month of the year…

Top 5 USA Spring Break Cities

Over the years, students and adults alike flock to Spring Break destinations varying from USA beach towns to European and Mexican getaways. However, one truth remains, Americans started the party 50 years ago, making Spring Break a cultural phenomenon. Here are the Top Five American cities on the coast in which you should spend your Spring Break.

Top 5 Things to See in Nepal

Long thought of by globe trekkers as the literal and figurative pinnacle of the great outdoors, many travelers quickly find that culturally rich Nepal is not just a country of natural attractions, but a historically affluent testament to anthropology, whilst being both encouragingly and (through poverty) disastrously subversive to modernity. Either way, Nepal is an adventure, full of all the right elements that make it an ideal destination for the adventurous traveler. Below are 5 places you simply cannot miss.

Top 10 Foods to Try before You Die

Ever wanted to eat your way around the world? All diets are off on this no-limits top 10 list of iconic dishes from around the world. Try them at least once, before it’s too late!

Top 11 Most Popular Things to Do Around the World

We compiled a list of the 11 most popular activities as booked by actual travelers for Friday, November 11th. With everything from a 5-day Moroccan adventure to a tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel and even a helicopter wedding at the Grand Canyon, our travelers are making the most of the special day, anywhere they are traveling in the world.

The World’s Top 50 Travel Destinations

 So what’s this list all about? In a nutshell, it covers the world’s top 50 travel destinations in 2010 blended with data on what destinations were most frequently visited by the 20+ million travelers who researched and planned their travels in 2010.