When considering a good and surreal place to get a treat, to go for a holiday, the world is filled with beautiful and exciting places. The question now becomes, where to go. No wonder Phileas Fogg, opted to take his tour "Around the World in 80 Days". He must have known what he was in for; the sights he would see, the cultural variance he would experience, the pictures he would take (if he had a camera by then that is), and of course the woman he would meet (he did not know that part for sure)
When you talk about style, in the context of cities that fit best into it, there are definitely a good number that must not be left unturned, from the bubbly night life of New York, to the surreal seas of Malaysia.
Let's begin our little tour with the enchanting midnight sun, while sailing along the coast of Alaska. Watch thousands of seabirds spend most of their time searching for food, in a fairytale-like manner, in the marine waters, and come ashore only to rest and breed. Cruise the inside passages magnificently adorned with glaciers, rugged shore lines and abundant wildlife habitat featuring humpback orcas and sperm whales, sea lions and otters. Enjoy a river rafting adventure in Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve.A tour around the Alaskan coastline would not be complete without a long close look at the so many islands abound.
The forbidden city of China is a must see. For those that have doubts about one of the developing yet developed countries of the world, a visit to this ancient city will give you a feeling of something magical in the air. Standing within its 10meter high wall, and above its six meter deep moat, surrounded by some 9,999 buildings, reminds one of being a 'chess pun' placed in a "domino" town... awesome! The amazing colour diversity in this town, ranging from yellow, to bright red, to sky blue, to pale green and more, make the royal architectural wonders abound a beautiful and picturesque sight.
Take the warm and friendly scenery of the streets of Bangkok. As rural as it might seem, what more adventure could there be, without the warmness and hospitality of a people so rich in cultural heritage. They are so keen on advertising their variety of recipes, that as late as 9pm tourists flock round the food stalls, whether hungry or not. Try eating their chilli sauces on chicken and chips, and you will never go hungry again.
The Incredible India - a quick visit to the Delhi capital, and you might just once consider relocating. Armed with a camera the pictures you would take there, could land you a place on the "Times" magazine. Keep an eye on the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Jantar Mantar, and of course, the ever beautiful, so domineering Taj Mahal. India the home land of Bollywood, also has a reputation of very fun filled and colourful night life.
Malaysia, the land of millions of colours, is another beautiful place to be.
Tour the countries island of Penang very popular for its great food and the 2 famous heritage trails which include beautiful sights like Fort Cornwallis, Khoo Kongsi and the Goddess of Mercy Temple, and for more fun and relaxation, asides the roads, head over to the Pasir Panjang beach, get your family together, and take part in the white water rafting adventures and feel the cool touch of nature as you bump along the clear river, with its cascading rapids.
Rome, is a land of history making in itself adorned with wonders and unfathomable beauty. Must sees are the Vatican museum and the Sistine Chapel, especially if you have a keen eye for the "arts", and St Peter's Basilica. Feast your eyes by indulging yourself in a 3 hour walking tour, and have the whole of history, written on the back of your mind.
Cities I must not fail to mention are London, with its rich and conservative prowess, the all bubbly never-ending night life and the well documented details of history, written upon every stone wall, Paris, the land of romance, Venice, and so many more.
Now, I begin to wonder, can the most stylish cities in the world be numbered? Oh no, they are everywhere, and I believe there still are lots more undiscovered.
