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Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a UNESCO world heritage site, known for its hundreds of gigantic moai statues scattered all over the island. Check out the following places to explore the mysteries of Easter Island. Rano Raraku Known as ‘the nursery,’ the volcano of Rano Raraku , about 18km from Hanga Roa, is the quarry for the hard tuff from which the moai were cut. You’ll feel as though you’re stepping back into early Polynesian times, wandering among dozens of moai in all stages of progress studded on the southern slopes of the volcano. At the top, the 360-degree view is truly awesome. Within the crater are a small, glistening lake and about 20 standing moai. On the southeastern slope of the mountain, look for the unique, kneeling Moai Tukuturi; it has a full body squatting on its heels, with its forearms and hands resting on its thighs. Ahu Tongariki The monumental Ahu Tongariki has plenty to set your camera’s flash popping. With 1...

There are all kinds of travelers. Those who seek adventure, others who love sightseeing. And then there are the foodies! Foodie travelers, incited from their taste buds, choose to explore the culture of each country through their traditional flavors. This time, our palate will travel all the way into the secrets of Argentinian cuisine. Inspired by European cuisine, with Spanish, Italian and French influences, Argentinian food has a distinctive Mediterranean flavor. Particularly known as a meat and especially beef country, Argentina serves a variety of carnivore recipes. Succulent meats, hearty stews, spicy sausages, drool-worthy desserts, and a blooming street food scene, are just a sample of what you should expect. Here are 6 delicious traditional foods to try in Argentina: Locro Traditionally served to commemorate Argentina’s May Revolution on May 25 but also as a cure for the cold winters, locro is considered a national dish. It’s about a thick, hearty soup made from...

Although part of Spain, the Canary Islands are much closer to Africa than they are to Europe. Fuerteventura is only 160 kilometers from the northwest coast of Morocco, close enough for its beaches to be made of blowing Sahara sand. Spanish is the local language, but tourists may be surprised to find a distinctly Canarian character and culture that is quite different from mainland Spain. In other words, don’t expect bullfights or flamenco. Expect to find plenty of other tourists, especially on the islands of Tenerife and Gran  Canaria, most of whom have come for the fabled beaches. There’s no wrong season to visit the islands, as their placement where the tropical climatic zone joins the sub-tropical zone gives them an almost ideal climate of perpetual springtime, with average temperatures varying only 14 degrees throughout the year. Here is a list of 8 breath-taking places to visit in the Canary Islands: Teide National Park, Tenerife Source: Google.co.in The third...

The town of Sliema, or Tas- Sliema in Maltese, forms a significant part of Malta’s foremost commercial district, well known for its shopping, restaurants and cafe life. Once little more than a small fishing village, it grew exponentially during the British period, and went on to gain the reputation of destination of choice for the country’s upper-classes. Here we list 10 of the most interesting things to do here. Source: Google.com Valletta Ferry Source: Google.com Whether you are arriving to Sliema, heading out towards Valletta, or would simply like to enjoy the surroundings from a different perspective, the ferry service is by far the most convenient and affordable way to do so. Marsamxetto Ferry Services runs two ferries an hour till late, with a return ticket setting you back less than 3 euros. Sadly, their ferries no longer operate by steam engine but the views of Marsamxett Harbour, fortified Manoel Island, and the bastions of Valletta, are as impressi...