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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...

Top 10 Least Corrupted Countries in the World

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Corruption has a diminishing affect over a country’s economy and growth. The corruption rate of a country exhibits it’s many traits like social security, crime rates, living standards, etc. While corruption rates are high in some countries, there are others where the law has a strong grip over the lawbreakers and the money seekers. Almost everyone is familiar with the economic crisis in Greece where corruption amongst the politicians played an effective role in the country’s economic downfall. Here is a list of the top 10 countries with the least corruption rates. 10. Luxembourg Luxembourg has a unitary parliamentary system with a constitutional monarchy. The country’s  government is highly concerned about the implementation of anti-corruption laws. The administration within judiciary is also very transparent in this country. Luxembourg also has the lowest corruption rate in the European Union. Luxembourg is also known to have  the highest average salary in the world...

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...