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TravelCompass.org is your official world travel guide to backpacking around the world.

The country profile section provides you with practical travel information on all countries spanning seven continents of the world.

Before you go abroad, you can learn a few basic and practical words or phrases from the Travel Phrases section.

If you have absolutely no idea where to go, check out some of the categories on this page or the Top Ten Attractions section.

Sun Destinations
Sometimes we just need to escape from the harsh, cold winter, and head to a sunny destination. Some of the world's most popular beach resort towns are:

Cancun in Mexico
Punta Cana in Dominican Republic
Varadero in Cuba
Montego Bay in Jamaica
Costa Del Sol in Spain
Boracay in Philippines
Bali in Indonesia

Asian Temples
The world is blessed with sacred temples and places of worship. Some of the world's most famous temples include:

Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan
Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Borobudur in Indonesia
Ayutthaya in Thailand
Bagan in Myanmar

Wine Country
If you enjoy drinking wine, you may want to consider sampling wines in regions such as:

Napa Valley in USA
Provence, Bordeaux, Loire in France
Tuscany in Italy
Mendoza in Argentina
Colchagua Valley in Chile

Ancient Ruins
There are ruins that reflect the old glory days of past empires. Some of the most fascinating ruins are:

Machu Picchu in Peru
Chinchen Itza in Mexico
Tikal in Guatemala
Colosseum in Italy
Acropolis in Greece
Pyramids in Egypt

Castles
Castles were built for kings, lords or nobles during the Middle Ages. They are remnants of some of the greatest civilizations. You can find many magnificient castles throughout Europe, Middle East and Asia.

Bodiam Castle in England
Bunratty Castle in Ireland
Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany
Hluboka Castle in Czech Republic
Kronborg Castle in Denmark

Art Museums
There are many places where you can enjoy or admire artworks from famous artists. Here are the biggest art museums or galleries around the globe:

The Louvre in France
State Hermitage in Russia
The Met in United States
Prado in Spain
Uffizi Gallery in Italy

Festivals
There is always something to celebrate about somewhere in the world. Here are some of the world’s most popular festivals:

Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain
Songkran Water Festival in Thailand
Mardi Gras in New Orleans, US
Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

Jungle and Nature
Jungles and forests are habitats of most of the world's diverse plants and wildlife species. A lot of countries are protecting these treasures by designating them as reserves to slow down deforestation. Some of the world’s best known areas are:

Amazon Rainforest in Brazil, Peru, Colombia
Congo Rainforest in Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon.
Monteverde in Costa Rica
Sukau Rainforest in Malaysia

Exotic Animals
Some of the most stunning and exotic animals are:

Kangaroo and Koala in Australia
Penguin in Antarctica
Lion, Giraffe, Rhino in Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya
Panda in China
Tarsier in Philippines
Blue Footed Booby and Giant Tortoise on Galapagos Island in Ecuador
Pink Dolphin in Brazil

Link Exchange With Travel Compass - Your Official World Travel Guide Destination Travel Guide News Top Travel Destinations News Travel Advise International News Travel Advisory Abroad News World Travel Guide News Articles © 2018 travelcompass.org	TravelCompass.org is your official world travel guide to backpacking around the world. The country profile section provides you with practical travel information on all countries spanning seven continents of the world. Before you go abroad, you can learn a few basic and practical words or phrases from the Travel Phrases section. If you have absolutely no idea where to go, check out some of the categories on this page or the Top Ten Attractions section.
	Sun Destinations Sometimes we just need to escape from the harsh, cold winter, and head to a sunny destination. Some of the world's most popular beach resort towns are: Cancun in Mexico Punta Cana in Dominican Republic Varadero in Cuba Montego Bay in Jamaica Costa Del Sol in Spain Boracay in Philippines Bali in Indonesia
	Asian Temples The world is blessed with sacred temples and places of worship. Some of the world's most famous temples include: Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan Angkor Wat in Cambodia Borobudur in Indonesia Ayutthaya in Thailand Bagan in Myanmar
	Wine Country If you enjoy drinking wine, you may want to consider sampling wines in regions such as: Napa Valley in USA Provence, Bordeaux, Loire in France Tuscany in Italy Mendoza in Argentina Colchagua Valley in Chile
	Ancient Ruins There are ruins that reflect the old glory days of past empires. Some of the most fascinating ruins are: Machu Picchu in Peru Chinchen Itza in Mexico Tikal in Guatemala Colosseum in Italy Acropolis in Greece Pyramids in Egypt
	Castles Castles were built for kings, lords or nobles during the Middle Ages. They are remnants of some of the greatest civilizations. You can find many magnificient castles throughout Europe, Middle East and Asia. Bodiam Castle in England Bunratty Castle in Ireland Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany Hluboka Castle in Czech Republic Kronborg Castle in Denmark
	Art Museums There are many places where you can enjoy or admire artworks from famous artists. Here are the biggest art museums or galleries around the globe: The Louvre in France State Hermitage in Russia The Met in United States Prado in Spain Uffizi Gallery in Italy
	Festivals There is always something to celebrate about somewhere in the world. Here are some of the world’s most popular festivals: Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain Songkran Water Festival in Thailand Mardi Gras in New Orleans, US Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany
	Jungle and Nature Jungles and forests are habitats of most of the world's diverse plants and wildlife species. A lot of countries are protecting these treasures by designating them as reserves to slow down deforestation. Some of the world’s best known areas are: Amazon Rainforest in Brazil, Peru, Colombia Congo Rainforest in Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon. Monteverde in Costa Rica Sukau Rainforest in Malaysia
	Exotic Animals Some of the most stunning and exotic animals are: Kangaroo and Koala in Australia Penguin in Antarctica Lion, Giraffe, Rhino in Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya Panda in China Tarsier in Philippines Blue Footed Booby and Giant Tortoise on Galapagos Island in Ecuador Pink Dolphin in Brazil