Outstanding scenery, incredible railways, a rich history and culture, and the balance of traditional celebrations with modern festivals. Here are 7 reasons why Switzerland may just be, The Perfect Country. 1. Perfect To Visit All-Year-Round. Generally, the majority of locations are best to visit at specific times of the year: Beaches in summer, Skiing in winter, tropical countries in the dry season, and tourist hot spots in the off-season. But Switzerland is different, its climate is everchanging, in one valley it could be raining and in the next, sunny and warm. Snow-capped mountains in winter, the Alpine bloom in spring, Mediterranean summers, and the beautiful orange and blue contrast in Autumn. Switzerland is perhaps the only country that is beautiful all year round. 2. Pacifism and Language. Switzerland is known for staying neutral and avoiding conflict but this isn't just the country's political view, it is also the sentiment of its people. This is because over two-thirds of swiss people are bilingual and more than a quarter speak three or more languages, and it is scientifically proven that multilingual people, in general, are more tolerant and understanding of others. 3. Inventive. Thanks to its relatively cheap and high-quality education system and its neutrality during the world wars which attracted some of the most intelligent people of the time, Switzerland is a land of intelligence and invention. 27 noble prize winners in physics, chemistry, and medicine, Einstein developed his E=MC2 formula in Switzerland, they founded the red cross (whose symbol is the swiss flag inverted), they also invented Velcro, aluminium foil, white chocolate, milk chocolate, hazelnut chocolate, muesli, the computer mouse, the LCD projector, the turbocharger, and many others including, of course, the swiss army knife. 4. Diversity and Culture. Switzerland doesn't just celebrate its own culture, it also celebrates the influence its neighboring countries' cultures have had on it. It has over 600 museums, it maintains its historic railways and funiculars, its medieval architecture, and thermal baths but also hosts the Geneva motor show, the International balloon festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival, and the International street artists festival. 5. Quality of life. Living in Switzerland is expensive... but not for the Swiss! The average wage is over $100,000 a year, compared to $60,000 in the US. and yet University tuition fees are just $1000 a year when in the US, they're around $25,000. Switzerland has just 6.6% of the population living on the poverty line compared to 11.4% in the US. According to the Happy Planet Index which is based on life expectancy, well-being, and ecological footprint, Switzerland placed 4th, the US, 122nd! 6. It's Green. Switzerland is very green, and we're not just talking about its alpine meadows. It's actually one of the world's leaders in recycling and waste management, it recycles over 90% of all glass and tin cans, and over 80% of all steel and plastics, in fact, they don't dump any waste in landfills, all organic waste is composted and of other waste, 50% is recycled and the other 50% is incinerated and converted into energy. 7. It's Record-Breaking Home to the world's longest staircase, 11,674 steps and 1,669 meters tall. It also boasts Europe's highest railway station at 3,454 meters. The world's longest train tunnel at 57km, the world's highest gravity dam at 285 meters, the world's steepest cogwheel railway, the world's scariest suspension bridge, the world's only peak-to-peak suspension bridge, and the world's largest machine, The Hadron Collider. Do you think Switzerland is the best country? Comment below before you go! Get more Tips here! http://www.destinationtips.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr0_pQ4_UBA

Get more Tips here! http://www.destinationtips.com Once known for its fish-filled waters, Lake Atescatempa in Guatemala has dried up, leaving nearby residents hungry and displaced. Children are dying from lack of food. community have watched the once thriving lake become little more than a few muddy puddles Now, the shells of clams, snails, and immobile boats litter the lake bed Lake Atescatempa has undergone a prolonged drought in the past two years that has effectively eliminated the town's fishing and tourism industries. Lake Atescatempa lies in what is known as Central America's Dry Corridor, a western region spanning from Guatemala to Panama. The region is currently experiencing one of the worst droughts seen in the past 10 years Without long-term data, it's difficult to say with absolute certainty that climate change contributed to Lake Atescatempa's depletion Other human activity, from resource extraction to agricultural malpractice, could also be to blame. However, climate change is a likely culprit. People affected by Lake Atescatempa's drought have reportedly received rations of beans, rice, flour, and oil. But indigenous communities have struggled to secure these rations. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olRW2kh1y3w

Here are 20 Things NOT To Do in Costa Rica - Part 3! Number 11. Don't Forget the Insect Repellent Costa Rica has its fair share of mosquitoes which can spread diseases like dengue or chikungunya. Beyond the health risks, they're just plain annoying and persistent, and insect repellent tends to be expensive and difficult to find once you're there. 12. Don't Expect to See Big Cats in The Jungle Most travelers would love to see a jaguar, ocelot or puma in the wild on their trip to Costa Rica. These endangered cats are only found on reserves these days, (Tortuguero National Park, Corcovado National Park, La Selva or the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.) and even in these sanctuaries, it's a rare sighting. 13. Don't Forget to Bring Sunscreen Costa Rica's many pristine sandy beaches are paradisaical. However, being only 10 degrees north of the equator, the sun is often very strong. Make sure you buy the sunscreen before you go, as it'll be cheaper. 14. Don't Tip in Restaurants Tipping in restaurants in Costa Rica is not expected, and there is usually a 10% service charge included anyway. Unless you receive exceptionally good service, don't bother tipping in catering establishments. 15. Don't Disrespect Nature Picking wild plants, pocketing seashells or damaging trees is a big no-no, and may get you in trouble. Most of the wildlife, particularly in the rainforests, is strictly protected by the government. Find out more things NOT to do in Costa Rica, in part 4! Get more Tips here! www.destinationtips.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObBdfvoYWMM

People smuggle the craziest things into their luggage with the hopes of taking home that cool souvenir. Until they reach airport security of course... 1. Bazooka Round At Dallas Fort Worth Airport, TSA Officers discovered an old military bazooka round. Not knowing if this was live or inert, Law Enforcement Officers established a 100-foot perimeter around the item and evacuated the baggage area and terminals. 5 flights were delayed 1 hour, 23 minutes It was inert. 2. Tropical Fish Customs officials stopped a woman in Melbourne and found 51 live tropical fish, hidden in a specially designed apron under her skirt. Officers became suspicious after hearing 'flipping' noises coming from the vicinity of her waist. An examination revealed 15 plastic water-filled bags holding fish inside a purpose-built apron. 3. Wheel Of Pain hexablade knife A passenger at Newark was found with this frightening weapon, called a 'wheel of pain.' It is said to be able to decapitate a person if hurled with enough force. 4. Cocaine Spanish police arrested a man arriving at Barcelona's airport from Chile after determining that the cast on his fractured left leg was made of cocaine. They also found the drug in a six-pack of beer and in the aluminum legs of two stools he was transporting. Did he break it just to smuggle or was it already broken? 5. Cannon Ball A diver tried to bring home an old cannonball he found near a shipwreck. And at Lauderdale International Airport 290 passengers were delayed It was determined that the cannonball was explosively viable which triggered an evacuation of the checked baggage area and a visit from a TSA explosives specialist and a Broward County bomb tech. Do cannonballs explode though? 6. Mickey Mouse A man traveling with his 4-year-old son claims he didn't know that the three stuffed animals his little boy put on a conveyor belt at T. F. Green International Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, contained parts that could be assembled into a loaded handgun, the Transportation Security Administration says. "It appears to be the result of a domestic dispute," said Rhode Island Airport Police Chief Leo Messier. 7: Tiger Cub A two-month-old tiger cub has been found sedated and hidden among stuffed toy tigers in a woman's luggage at Bangkok's airport. The Thai national was trying to board a flight to Iran but had difficulty with a large bag at check-in. X-rays aroused suspicions among airport staff who believed they had seen an image resembling a real animal. Wildlife officers were then called in and discovered the tranquilized cub. 8. Baby Girl A woman on Air France flight 1891 from Istanbul Atatürk to Paris allegedly hid a baby girl in her carry-on bag. Passengers saw the child in a cloth bag that belonged to a woman sitting in the main cab ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chw7r2F70DI