Good thing about being a student is that you don’t need to
worry about a family, your mortgage, paying off your loans etc. So this is the best
time to travel while you are still young. So if you are a student why not make
the most of your life and travel and see the world.
Seeing places while you’re still young will open you up and
you will get to understand cultures other than your own. In fact, it will open
your eyes and you will be able to see the world differently. You will appreciate
that there are other cultures, races, people and countries in the world that is
diverse.
And since air travel agencies as well as airlines provide
student travel discount and special student travel rate, student travel is
becoming more and more available for greater number of students who want to
explore and learn more about the world.
Let’s take a look at some of the most historical places
where you as a student can travel.
India
India is one of the most rapidly growing countries in the
world as far as economy is concerned. If you like temples, other cultures, food
then India is the place to be traveling to as a student. As a student you must
have gone out to drink and then ended up in a curry house. Why not try to real
thing in India. If you are the type that seeks spuirituality then why not visit
the River Ganges in the holy city of Varanasi and sit with the Naga sadhus over
a chillum. Find out more about traveling to India here.
Athens
As the center of knowledge, government, and system in the
ancient world, every student will be amazed how this ancient city grew and
evolved. There are no shortages of places to visit in Gree. Students can visit
Acropolis, Agora, Library of Hadrian, Kerameikos, Olympieion & Southeast
Athens, Pnyx, Roman Agora & Tower of the Winds, Arch of Hadrian, City
Eleusinion and other ancient sites in this ancient city of Athens.
Egypt
Visit one of the earliest civilizations founded in this part
of the world. Egypt features 3000 years old city in the banks of River Nile.
Egypt is also one of the oldest tourist spots in the world with visitors coming
from all over the world.
Moving your way south from Cairo, the nation’s capital, you
can stop at Giza where the famous Great Pyramid stands. Did you know that it
was built by Pharaoh Khafu in the year 2550 BC. Standing at 147 meters, it was
the largest and the most ambitious structure built in the ancient Egypt
requiring 2.3 million stone block to erect. Also at Giza, see the Pyramid of
Khafre home if the Sphinx. It was built 30 after the Great Pyramid. As the
second largest, the Pyramid of Khafre stands at 144 meters of 471 feet. The
third pyramid located at Giza was the Pyramid of Menkaure which stands at 65
meters or 213 feet.
Further south, Saqqara is home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser
built in 2630 BC. Pyramid of Pepi II, also located at Saqqara was the last
pyramid built by ancient Egyptians. In Dahshur, the Bent and the Red Pyramids
are located. And down south at Maidum, the Maidum Pyramid can be found.
See the temples, mummies, tombs, hieroglyphics, and Valley
of the Kings and the Queens if you visit Egypt.
Rome
Rome is one of the best places to visit if you are
religiously minded. If you aren't then its still a place to visit to admire the
architecture. You will find ancient Rome still intact with evidences of Roman
structure and architectures built more than 2000 years ago. Rome presents the
living timeline from the Roman Empire to the shift of the Middle Ages, to
baroque and renaissance, to the dawn of the romantic period and enlightenment.
Rome preserves its temples, churches, arts, and priceless paintings and murals.
China
Travel Far East and learn the history of the ancient eastern
civilization that was once unknown until the last centuries. See the Great
Wall, a remnant of the Zhou Dynasty along with other unique oriental culture
and tradition. See the Chinese painting, calligraphy, paper cutting, and Chinese
art.
Peru
As the center of the Inca civilization, Peru is a great
destination for student travel for discovery of
South American history. The
500-year old Inca traces could be relived in the Inca Trail that is both
exciting and educational. Walk to the Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuaman, Machu
Picchu, and Pisac.
Turkey
A former territory of the Roman Empire which stood strong
for more than a thousand years against several barbarian attack. Turkey is in
the easternmost part of Europe that features a diverse culture, religion,
philosophy, and architectures. Click here to read why tourists visit Turkey.
Hope you have liked this list of best places to visit as a
student. If you have you own list then feel free to comment.
