very unusual

Cappadocia – underground Turkey – living and hiding underground

While the fairy chimneys above ground in Cappadocia delight, there is magic below ground too. The tufa volcanic stone in...

Pamukkale – travertine terraces (Turkey)

Pamukkale is pronounced Pa-moo-kah-lay. This is a wonderful site in Turkey where there is a thermal spring that has left...

It's a little bit crazy, and a lot Muslim Quarter, Xi'an (China)

It's a little bit crazy, and a lot Muslim Quarter, Xi'an (China)

When you leave the Drum Tower area in Xi’an, you basically are right next to the Muslim Quarter, which is...

Blue Mosque – Istanbul, Turkey

Blue Mosque – Istanbul, Turkey

If you get to the Blue Mosque very early in the morning, you can be in the first batch of...

The Cricket Man (Beijing)

In Beijing, China, you can do a Hutong tour with a visit to The Cricket Man (with or without lunch). ...

Walking among the dead in catacombs and crypts

There are many places around the world have catacombs you can tour. Many more countries have crypts that you can...

Stay in a Japanese temple with Buddhist monks

If you are in Japan, one thing you can try as an unusual experience is staying in a shukubo. These...

Dancing with strangers at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Xi’an, China)

In Xi’an, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda has a fountain show at noon. It is near the city wall as...

Volcano biking

A very unusual activity you can do on Maui is seeing the sunrise from the top of a volcano (at...

Sea organ music (Croatia)

In Zadar, Croatia, there is an interesting attraction of a sea organ, which plays music based on the speed and...