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5 recommended travel destinations

Travelling can help you feel calm and improve your mental power. Here are five places worth travelling!

According to a article by WebMD, there are three main reasons why people travel: to feel calm, allow for regular resets and improve mental power. We came up with five recommended travel destinations:

1. Mykonos

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Mykonos is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea that is famous for its tourism. It is said to be the remains of Poseidon, the God of the Sea, who fell into the sea after defeating giants in a battle. The main body of the building is white, which forms a strong contrast with the blue of the sea. Many wealthy people, and social media celebrities’ holiday of choice, but also recognized as one of the most romantic holiday destinations.

2. Grindelwald

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Grindelwald is one of the most beautiful towns in Switzerland, nestled in an alpine landscape at the foot of the Alps. Every year, countless skiers head to the first Mountain to ski, and there are some paragliding programs at the top of the Snow Hill. In summer, the snow on the mountain melts and the green grass against the mountain is especially obvious. The mountain will open a new project, skateboarding, and cycling along the track, with cars touring the town scenery. Visitors can walk through Grindelwald Glacier Canyon to view waterfalls and rock formations. The town also has several family-friendly activities such as a children’s ski track, playground and mini golf course.

3. Paris

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Paris is a mature city rich in history, with many famous historical buildings and monuments such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame Cathedral. As a centre of art and culture, there are many world-class art museums such as the Louvre, Musee d ‘Orsay, and Pompidou. It has collected many valuable works of art in the world, such as the ‘Mona Lisa’ and the ‘Birth of Venus’. In 1969, French President Georges Pompidou proposed the construction of a modern art museum in memory of Charles de Gaulle, who led France to Hitler’s chicken leg in World War II. It has a unique design style, so it is also known as the “culture factory.”

4. Prague

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Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has a history of more than 1,000 years, and the presidential offices have been located in Prague Castle for more than 60 years. The most important landmark in the castle is St. George’s Cathedral, which, despite being rebuilt three times, has retained its cornerstone and two minarets to this day. Next to the church is St. George’s Convent, the first convent in Bohemia and now the National Gallery, which houses Czech art from the 14th to 17th centuries. Styles include paintings from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Some shops in Prague have mole ornaments for sale, and the cartoon “The Story of Moles” is a very famous work from the 1970s, produced by the Czech production company “StudioBratrivtriku”. So many fans of the cartoon went to the Czech Republic.

5. Venice

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What is different from other cities is that the means of transportation in Venice are the gondolas, also known as ‘the sea taxi’. Teatro La Fenice in Venice, one of the most famous theatres in Europe, was built by aristocrats so the original seating design also represented the hierarchy of the time. Many operas by composers have premiered here, such as La Traviata and L’italiana in Algeri.