For example, a 140 lbs (63kg) person weighs only 14 lbs (6 kg) in the water. Water acts as a cushion for the bodyâs weight-bearing joints, reducing stress on muscles, tendons and ligaments. As a result, aquatic workouts are low impact and can greatly reduce the injury and strain common to most land-based exercises.
1. Paris, France. shawn.bayern / Flickr [ more photos ]. This should come as no surprise: Paris is the most-visited city in the world. According to the Paris Tourism Office, the City of Love welcomed 15.1 million international travelers in 2010.
Story highlights. 1  A new information map reveals the most photographed cities in the world and top attractions. 2  Moulin Rouge not Eiffel Tower scored as the most popular picture place in Paris. 3  European cities dominate the list with eight out of 10 positions in the list.