Bang Kachao
Considered the greenest part of Bangkok and literally dubbed Bangkok's "green lung", this is a man-made island just outside the city. It has a huge park, temples, spirit houses, and a floating market…
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St Stephen’s Green
One of our favorite parks in the world, St Stephen's Green is a beautiful oasis in the midsts of Dublin. Sprawling over 9 hectares, the green has seen a remarkable amount of history. Surrounded by so…
Wollman Rink
This ice skating rink is set in the heart of Central Park and is a star player in numerous Hollywood movies. Located at 59th Street and 6th Avenue, it has spectacular views of the skyline of Manhattan.
Tavern on the Green
This historic restaurant has been in Central Park since 1934, however the interior is completely redesigned and the food is fresh, inviting, and innovative with creative takes on classics. It's an es…
High Line
What used to be a train track running from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street was turned into a public park in 2009. It's a beautiful 1.5 mile walk which gives you views of architecture throughout the city and is a great escape for a bit of nature, views over the Hudson River, and public art installations.
Central Park
Central Park is NYC's biggest green space and one of the prettiest city parks in the world. It offers up 843 acres of meadows, fields, tree lined paths, a lake, resevoir, outdoor theatre, and castle.
International Rose Test Gardens
Portland is nicknamed the Rose City and after seeing these gardens you'll be able to understand why. The gardens cover 4.5 acres and as you wonder you can enjoy fountains, a wide away of flowers (beyond the roses) and an incredible view of downtown Portland and, weather permitting, Mt. Hood.
Giardini della Villa Comunale
This beautiful park in Taormina across from the Teatro Antico di Taormina are worth a visit for peaceful walks through the gardens and stunning views of the coast and Mount Etna. Admission is free.
Glenveagh National Park and Castle
Ireland's second largest national park is Glenveagh. It's a beautiful park full of lochs surrounded by mountains, bogs, and forest. There are a ton of hiking trails through the park. Look for the golden eagle as well as red deer.
The castle in the park is a beautiful manor house along a spectacular loch offering spectacular gardens.
Park Guell
The city's park, designed in part by Gaudi, offers some of the most whimsical Gaudi architecture found in the city.