Delicious food and a picturesque backdrop are two keys to a good picnic. Where is the most pleasant place to have a snack in the fresh air – more on that in the article.
Huayna Picchu, Peru
At an altitude of almost 2,500 meters, the summit of Huayna Picchu, overlooking the legendary ruins of Machu Picchu, offers majestic views of the Urubamba River and the famous ancient Incan city. Perhaps a curious llama will keep you company on the steep climb up the mountain. What to eat? You can take with you “cuy” – baked guinea pig, but it is better to prepare sandwiches with Peruvian ham, onions, chili peppers and lime and wash them down with a refreshing Inca-Cola. Don’t eat too much – remember that there is a descent ahead.
Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand
Dense forests, gloomy cliffs, waterfalls flowing into rivers, the 1200-meter peak of Miter Rock, whose famous silhouette is the main attraction of New Zealand, rises above the Milford Fjord. All this is a nature reserve and one of the wettest places on earth; It rains here 182 days a year. Millforle Sound is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is sometimes called the Southern Alps. The bus to Milford Sound departs from Queenstown early in the morning, followed by a two-hour boat tour on the mirror-like surface of the lake, during which you can while away the time with a light snack. Take with you kiwi, Australian Anzac oatmeal biscuits, the so-called “colonial goose” – roast leg of lamb and a bottle of the best local wine Marlborough sauvignon blanc.
Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy
Olives, pizza bianca, marinated artichokes, salumi (cured sausage) and, of course, a bottle of Chianti – this is probably enough for a small picnic in Rome near ancient ruins and masterpieces of Renaissance architecture. Oh, and don’t forget about the small quiet park. The gardens of Villa Borghese are located close to Piazza del Popolo and are the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Spanish steps lead to an English-style park, but Italy is responsible for the feelings here – this will be confirmed by the sculptures of Bernini and the paintings of Titian, Raphael and Caravaggio, stored in the Borghese Gallery in this picturesque garden.
Botanic Gardens Singapore
Tropical jungle in the heart of one of the most modern cities in the world – a compact but impressive green haven within the city. The Orchid National Park has a collection of more than three thousand species of luxurious flowers, including the national symbol of Singapore – the pink orchid. In addition, there are three lakes and a botanical center that will gladly improve your knowledge of biology. The alley of palm trees in the garden is a great place for a picnic, especially during open air concerts that take place here regularly.
Point Reyes National Seashore Park, California
If you’ve had enough of fine wines and luxurious food and are craving simple, healthy food in the fresh air, head to this beautiful nature preserve just north of San Francisco. Here you can find lizards and moose, meadow flowers and centuries-old pine trees. The reserve borders the Pacific coastline, a favorite resting place for elephant seals. The trails near Chimney Rock, overgrown with wild flowers, are especially popular among tourists, and lovers of calm, thoughtful picnics prefer the cape with a lighthouse, from where from January to March you can admire whales swimming on the horizon.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa
For a memorable picnic in Cape Town, the best place to visit is the botanical garden on the slopes of Table Mountain. Pack a bottle of wine from South Africa’s wine capital, Stellenbosch, grab some biltong or a crocodile or ostrich burger and head out along forest trails and through fynbos (Afrikaans for bush). More than 7 thousand plant species grow here, including local medicinal and fragrant plants, as well as the royal protea, the national flower of South Africa.
Tuileries Garden, Paris, France
Fountains, sculptures, two museums (the National Gallery of the Jeu de Paume and the Orangerie Museum, which houses Monet’s famous Water Lilies) and countless comfortable chairs make this garden, located along the perimeter of the Louvre, surprisingly comfortable space to create your own “Breakfast on the Grass”. With the Seine on one side and the Rue de Rivoli on the other, the Tuileries Gardens are the perfect place to take a break. Check out Angelina Patisserie (226 Rue de Rivoli),
to pick up the Mont Blanc cake (cream, meringue and chestnut paste),
and then relax under a tree for a few blissful minutes or even hours. The Eiffel Tower can wait.
Aran Islands, Ireland
The Irish Aran Islands at the mouth of Galway Bay are renowned for their picturesque, tranquil views that are prized by picnickers. Grab some smoked salmon, some rye bread, and a bottle of whiskey for a pleasant ferry ride from Rossaville to the karst limestone landscapes and lush greenery of Inishmore. Visit Ireland’s oldest archaeological sites and ancient monastery ruins, then head to the Iron Age fort of Dun Inas for a picnic overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
National Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC
Throughout the summer, jazz sounds for picnic lovers in the Sculpture Garden. This elegant oasis, created at the National Gallery of Art, is filled with thousands of works by famous contemporary sculptors. The huge fountain is refreshing in the summer (it turns into an ice skating rink in the winter), and the green thickets of heliotrope and hydrangea create the perfect backdrop for an outdoor picnic.
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