Sigiriya (Lion’s rock) is an ancient rock fortress rising 370m straight up over the plains of north central Sri Lanka. It’s also is the home to vast palace ruins. The flat topped rock formation makes it very distinct and within the area water gardens, terraced gardens, frescoes and inscribed poems known as ‘Sigiri graffiti’ can be viewed.
Sigiriya is a popular tourist destination and despite its age, the splendour of the palace still furnishes a stunning insight into the ingenuity and creativity of its builders. The upper palace on the top of the rock includes cisterns cut into the rock that still retain water. The moats and walls that surround the lower palace are still exquisitely beautiful. UNESCO declared Sigiriya a World Heritage Site during 1982.
Seville is the capital of Andalusia and is the stereotypical Spain with flamencos, bullfights, Moorish palaces and gorgeous hilltop villages. Other than Seville, the two other principal centres include Granada and Cordoba.
Seville is a great city with its colour and is as alive at night as it is during the day (but what Spanish city isn’t?). There are plenty of beds in hostels and hotels to base yourself to see the sights. Seville contains three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alcázar palace complex, the Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies. It is also the only river port in Spain and lies in the fertile valley of the Guadalquivir River.
Other not to miss attractions include the Plaza de Espana and the nearby parks offer a romantic setting for an evening stroll. Behind the Cathedral is the picturesque old Jewish quarter of Santa Cruz.
Tansen is not only a medieval hill town but it represents a typical traditional Nepalese town. It’s located in the Palpa district and became an important trade route between India and Tibet (now occupied by China). Newari traders and artisans famous for their metal and dhaka (cloth) industry would stop in Tansen’s market centre to sell their goods. Tansen was also submitted to the UNESCO Tentative List during 2008.
Tansen is situated at an altitude of 1372 meters overlooking the Kali Gandaki River and surrounded by hills and mountains of the Himalayan region. The town itself is too steep for cars and made up of narrow, winding lanes which adds to its charm.
Reunion Island is a French colony in the Indian Ocean. It lies roughly between Madagascar and Mauritius, off the east coast of Africa. It has a population of approximately 800,000.
Reunion Island has one of the world’s most active volcanoes. It’s also home to the highest mountain in the Indian Ocean, lush subtropical rainforests and pristine beaches. Reunion Island is the perfect holiday and travel destination.
The centre of Reunion is dominated by three cirques, or natural amphitheatres, which were previously the craters of volcanoes but long since dormant. These jagged outcrops and waterfalls found amongst them, make for some spectacular scenery.
The Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island were declared an UNESCO World Heritage site during 2010.
One great reason to visit this travel destination is for no ‘one’ reason! There are far too many contrasts and something for everyone – here on Reunion Island.
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Sigiriya (Lion’s rock) is an ancient rock fortress rising 370m straight up over the plains of north central Sri Lanka. It’s also is the home to vast palace ruins. The flat topped rock formation makes it very distinct and within the area water gardens, terraced gardens, frescoes and inscribed poems known as ‘Sigiri graffiti’ can be viewed.
Seville is the capital of Andalusia and is the stereotypical 
Tansen is not only a medieval hill town but it represents a typical traditional Nepalese town. It’s located in the Palpa district and became an important trade route between India and Tibet (now occupied by China). Newari traders and artisans famous for their metal and dhaka (cloth) industry would stop in Tansen’s market centre to sell their goods. Tansen was also submitted to the UNESCO Tentative List during 2008.
Reunion Island is a French colony in the Indian Ocean. It lies roughly between Madagascar and Mauritius, off the east coast of Africa. It has a population of approximately 800,000.
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