Seokguram Grotto, Kyongju

Advantages: Nature in one of its beautiful forms
Disadvantages: 300 STEPS if using the BUS.

...We visited the Grotto while on a mini break to Alghero. We took one of the Boat Trips from in front of the Old Town Walls, easy to find. Be aware that most of the Boat Trips do not include the Entrance fee into the Grotto which you pay on arrival. It is possible to catch a local Bus, the draw back being when you arrive you are on Top of the Cliff and there are about 300 steps down, then of course 300 STEPS BACK UP. The boat docks in the Mouth of the Grotto. The tour is guided and is fairly easy going. If you like Staligtites and mites then you will love the experience. Spectacular formations well presented and lit. It is not a circular tour you retrace the same route out as in. I would recommend the Boat way, not just because of the 300 Steps, but theres that chance of seeing Dolphins. You get the feeling that Tourism is still catching... Read review

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Advantages: one good Cafe and the Shell Grotto
Disadvantages: Dirty, Run down, dog muck, junkies

...'t much else to do there. I decided to walk up to the shell Grotto but there was a couple of heroine addicts behind me so I decided to let them pass. The approach to Shell Grotto wasn't very nice but once inside it was amazing. The Grotto was discovered in Victorian times but no one is sure of it's exact date or purpose. The tour guide said 1142 AD and believed that the Knights templar used it. The grotto has over 4 million shells on the walls and various symbols from Greek mythology, pagan rituals, and has alot to do with the equinox. For me there was to much info to take in. But it is well worth a visit. After this I walked up Grotty hill, I mean Grotto Hill where I found a fantastic second hand junk shop that was an alladins cave, but when I walked down the other side there was a group of sheepish characters hanging around and every wall... Read review

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Advantages: Sunshine, food, people, scenery, places to visit....
Disadvantages: I can't go as often as I would like!

...I took my first, adult holiday abroad to Malta and I have to say it is a wonderful place to stay. If you are looking for a holiday that has sunshine, friendly people, beaches, good quality but well priced food and best of all, cheap wine, then Malta is the place to go. Only 3 hours away it offers plenty to see, for example the Blue Grotto is stunning, and Mdina is like stepping back in time. The Catacombs are well worth a visit, especially on a hot day! Children are welcomed with open arms and the Jewellery is cheap. What more could you ask for?! I shall be going again.... Read review

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