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10 Hardest Countries to Visit

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If you have one of  the most powerful passports in the world , traveling around the globe is a piece of cake. Just pack your bags and enjoy the weekend on some Greek island or in a club in Ibiza. But people from countries who need a visa to travel to almost everywhere know the hassles and the patience needed to fulfill your dreams. While many countries allow visa free travel or a visa on arrival, there are a few countries who are inaccessible by even the holders of  the world’s strongest passports . Let’s have a look at the top 10 hardest countries to visit on Earth. China China is a much secluded country and is known for banning most of the social media sites like Facebook and Youtube. With most nationalities requiring a visa to travel to China, travelling  can be troublesome with the Embassies getting increasingly strict for visa applications. Getting a visa for long stays is very difficult and you will have to provide long list of documents to get your passpo...

Greek Islands to visit this summer!

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When someone thinks about Greece the first thing that comes in his or her mind is the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the Greek mythology, or the Greek cuisine. But the real beauty of Greece lies in it’s islands. There are more than 2000 Greek islands which are visited by more than 30 million tourists every year. Mykonos and Santorini are stacked with tourists every year but if you want to relax and tan in the Greek sun, you are better off with islands like Zakynthos, Corfu, Rhodes or Aegina. 1. ZAKYNTHOS Zakynthos is the third largest Greek island in the Ionian sea and is a popular tourist spot in the summers. Myrtos beach on Kefalonia and Porto Katsiki on Lefkada are best for relaxing in the summers, but head to the Shipwreck Bay of Zakynthos for some bungee jumping or skydiving. 2.  CORFU If you are planning a trip with your family, Corfu is your best bet. The calm atmosphere and secluded beaches make way for a great family trip away from all the crowd. Also, acco...

Alluring and Beautiful Castles in Spain – Travel Diaries

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Each year Spain is visited by more than 40 million tourists from different parts of the world. Spain has more than 2,500 castles, and deciding which ones to visit on your next trip to this country can be confusing. Here is a list of the best alluring and beautiful Castles in Spain where you can go to fulfill your fairytale dreams! CASTILLO DE COCA Castle of Coca or Castillo de Coca is considered to be one of the best castles in Spain. The castle is located in the city of Coca (The birthplace of Roman Emperor Theodosius) in the province of Segovia, which lies in flat and wooded lands of the center of Spain, in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon. Castle of Coca was built in the 15th century with the help of the powerful Archbishop of Seville Alonso de Fonseca I, who in 1453 received permission to King Henry IV of Castile on the construction of the castle. It is marked by it’s predominant Christian architecture, complete with an attractive exterior made entirely of bri...