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8 special highlights of Varanasi you don't want to miss

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  It is difficult to understand why Varanasi is so attractive.  After all, it is gross, there is cow shit everywhere, people are cremated in public and there is hardly any good coffee to be had.  Yet it is enchanting. Varanasi is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and is the most sacred place for Hindus.  Old traditions such as public cremations and the caste system are still very prominent here.  Yes, it is India  at its best and a must-do when you go to India.  In this article, I'll take you on a tour of the eight highlights that make Varanasi an unforgettable experience. Walk along the Ganges The Ganges is the center of life in Varanassi.  A walk along this sacred river (or Mother Ganga as the Indians call her) is therefore a guarantee for sensory overload. Check out this -  best places to visit in varanasi People wash themselves, their clothes and their water buffalo.  Deceased relatives are washed one last time in ...

What to do in Copenhagen: 10 must-do things

 As a Dutchman you will feel at home quickly: there is a lot of cycling, coffee drinking, liquorice eaten and there are canals with tour boats. Do you think Copenhagen is an expensive city? You don't have to: you can easily adapt your city trip in this stylish Scandinavian city to your budget. Skyscanner gives you 15 tips for the cheapest sights in Copenhagen . 1. Take a free city walk Not all sights and activities in Copenhagen are expensive. Some are even free! Sandemans provides free guided tours of the city every day in summer. The circular walks start at 11 a.m. at the stairs of the City Hall and last three hours. Along the way you will pass famous sights such as Tivoli, the Royal Palace and the Frederik's Church (also called Marmorkirken). The tours are given by volunteers. When you are satisfied, you can pay them something as they see fit. 2. Go to the museum for free Culture and society are very important in Denmark and Copenhagen therefore has museums and galleries tha...

The 10 most beautiful sights in Germany

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What are the most beautiful places in Germany ? We made this list with the most  beautiful German sights !  Going on holiday to our eastern neighbors means making choices, because  Germany  is large and there are plenty of beautiful areas , cities and  special places . Curious about the most beautiful places in Germany? Park Holidays presents you the 10 absolute must-sees in Germany! Must-see places in Germany It will not surprise you that there is plenty to do with our eastern neighbors. From lively cities to spectacular nature reserves: Germany has something to offer every type of holidaymaker. And the good thing is: Germany is just around the corner. So ideal for a car holiday! 1. Zugspitze The Zugspitze is at 2,962 meters the highest mountain in Germany and that has a considerable attraction for tourists from home and abroad. Traveling to the top is only a matter of minutes, as the state-of-the-art location takes you up in 10 minutes. In winter you can ski w...