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  Get to know India's spiritual highlight: the city of Varanasi.  Located on the banks of the river Ganges and a place of pilgrimage for Hindus.  A fierce and colorful city, but also a destination that you will love when you get to know it better. Varanasi is a destination on your wish-list as there are few places that will impress you so much.  Are you lucky enough to end up  in Varanasi  while traveling through  India  ?  Below you will find an overview of the highlights of Varanasi. The old center of Varanasi Varanasi is one of the oldest cities on earth and its historic center is made up of a maze of narrow alleys.  It seems as if time has stood still, because cars and modern elements are rarely seen in the street scene.  Here you will get to know the real India and you will be amazed by the hectic street.  Getting lost is the order of the day, but there is always a friendly local who can show you the way.  In the mea...

If you are going backpacking in  India  , chances are that you will spend the last days in relaxed Goa.  Here you can withdraw from the Indian hustle and bustle and recharge with yoga, meditation, fun parties and beautiful beaches. You have probably heard of Goa.  A few years ago, this coastal province was known as the party destination of India, but stricter rules have kept the festivities in check.  It is still cozy and you can party like the best, but there are also plenty of places to find where it is wonderfully quiet. Beaches of Goa Goa does not have any worthwhile sights;  most tourists come here because of the beautiful beaches.  Blame them, because with more than 100 kilometers of coastline, you have beautiful beaches for the taking and paradise at your fingertips.  The coast of Goa is characterized by golden sandy beaches and long rows of swaying palm trees.  The sea water is quite rough and because of the high waves it is not suita...

  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 ...

 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...

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...