The World's Lesser Known Places

April 23, 2024 20:57

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Have a glimpse of the world's lesser known countries, cities, towns, villages and places

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Archeological Sites

Tumba Madžari, Skopje’s Neolithic Village

Tumba Madžari is a well-ensconced mound in the outskirts of Skopje, where a reconstructed Neolithic settlement greets occasional visitors.

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Stilted Communities

The Floating Village of Ganvié, Benin – West Africa’s Venice

Often dubbed the Venice of Africa, the Beninese village of Ganvié is a cluster of stilted houses whose streets are canals, and cars are canoes.

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Scenic Points

La Casa del Arbol, Baños (Swing at the End of the World)

Standing out among Baños’ numerous generic tourist traps is a treehouse coupled with two swings offering plucky visitors an acrophobia-inducing experience.