RSSDec|05|2007
A Warm Christmas for Everyone: Island Destinations
Posted by Hannah Grace as Africa, Around The World, Asia, Carribbean, Destinations, Islands
Australia, Egypt, Florida and Dubai. They are all great places to spend your Christmas vacation on but if you want a real tropical Christmas then to the islands you should head. With all the tropical islands all over the world you shouldn’t be at a loss for one to visit during Christmas. Some really cool (or more aptly, warm) islands to spend your Christmas vacation on are:
Maritius - Maritius is a perfect place to relax during winter. There are lots of Christmas holiday packages available from tour operators so that vactioning there is not only fun but also budget friendly. The island is a hodge podge of religions and though there are lots of non-Christian religions there …
Nov|30|2007
A Warm Christmas for Everyone: Australia and Egypt
Posted by Hannah Grace as Africa, Around The World, Australia NZ, Destinations
Christmas does give you a warm feeling but keeping literally warm is another thing during winter. If you are ready for a change of weather this Christmas there are lots of great places where the holiday season can be spent basking under the warm sun. Christmas cheer can still be had minus the frozen fingers.
This Christmas some of the hottest hot spots you can visit include:
Australia - Australia is a great place to visit year round but the great thing about visiting it during the Christmas season is that it is summer there. In Australia you can have a summer and Christmas vacation in one! Being such a huge place you have a whole slew of towns and cities you …
Sep|28|2007
Stay Out! Most Dangerous Places to Travel continued
Posted by Hannah Grace as Africa, Around The World, Destinations, Europe, Tips, Warnings
Lebanon - The August hostilities with Israel is over (for now), however extremists groups make Tripoli, Sidon and Palestinian refugee camps dangerous. In the southern part of Lebanon land mines are still a big problem.
Liberia - Despite the fact that the civil war in Lebanon ended 4 years ago and that there are still 15,000 UN peacekeepers scattered all over Lebanon, it is still considered to be too dangerous for tourists since crimes like theft, sexual assault and murder is still commonplace.
Sudan - If you really want to go to Sudan at least stay away from Darfur. Darfur is not safe for locals much less tourists where violence is an everyday thing thanks to the government-backed …
Sep|27|2007
Stay Out! Most Dangerous Places to Travel
Posted by Hannah Grace as Africa, Around The World, Asia, Destinations, Tips, Warnings
A little danger may be exciting but too much danger can be deadly. If you want to get your adrenaline pumping I suggest that you visit places that offer extreme activities like bungee jumping or whitewater rafting but please please stay away from these countries.
According to Forbes the most dangerous places to visit this year include:
Somalia - Abductions and attacks on foreigners are very common in troubled Somalia. Although the federal governments has recently taken control of the country the new exchange in power does not automatically mean more stability but in fact signals even more problems ahead as the power struggle continues.
Iraq - Everyone knows …
Jul|31|2007
The New Seven Wonders Countdown: The Pyramids Of Giza
Posted by Benj as Africa
The Pyramids of Giza were officially pulled out of the ‘competition’ for the list of the ‘new’ seven wonders of the world, but the great monuments to Egyptian architecture and engineering was awarded a special citation for being the only remaining ancient wonder. Though the structures have been around for more than four millennia, the pyramids still continue to draw oohs and ahhs from modern day nomads just like the way it did back at the time when Greek tourists fell in awe of their majestic allure.
It would come as a surprise to a lot of people that the Giza is only a few minutes away from the Egyptian capital of Cairo. Weirdly enough a Pizza Hut restaurant can be …
Mar|26|2007
A Vacation Holiday on Ice
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Africa, Americas, Around The World, Carribbean, Education, Europe, Events, Family, Festivals, Getaways, Oceania, Tips, United States
Not to be taken literally, usual tourist vacation spots would immediately inherit a notion of warm weather, beaches and exploring the beauty of local treasures and sceneries of different countries and regions. But in places like Quebec, there are some spots that provide a chilling adventure that puts all these things into one enjoyable experience.
The Quebec Winter Carnival is an ice palace built in Place Loto Quebec every year. What makes it amazing is that each season, a different concept and design is made to make sure that people who visit them will be treated to various sculptures and themes.
The experience is truly something worth remembering. The best part of …
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Mar|24|2007
Travel Agencies and Online Bookings
Posted by Zahir as Africa, Air Travel, Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Asia, Australia NZ, Carribbean, Europe, Oceania, People, Tips, Transport, Trends, United States, Website
On the go travelers would always want to keep things as smooth as possible and leave all the paper work and reservations to third party groups such as travel agencies. For some people, they would use the Internet to search for these destination spots which would have online booking and reservations, something that most people resort to today.
Such has been the gift of innovation for people who love to travel. Through search engines like Yahoo, online bookings are enumerated for people to see and check out. Among the usual online bookings include that of Expedia, Travelocity and Priceline.com. Each would have their own set of packages that would give reasonable pricings for potential …
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Mar|22|2007
The Elephant Safaris of Nepal
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Africa, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Asia, Events, Getaways, Historical, Nature, Transport, Trends
Any person would know that riding a horse is only typical. But to ride on an elephant, a large mammal where people can probably connect them to eating peanuts and being squashed by their large feet, is another thing that will surely stir some sort of excitement. Not all people of the world would have the luxury of actually riding on elephants on any given day but at Nepal, a safari adventure in their National Park is an experience that would surely be worth the trip.
It is like striking two stones. One is you get to ride on these large creatures on a rare opportunity and second is you are …
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Mar|16|2007
Learn To Adjust in Foreign Lands
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Africa, Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Asia, Australia NZ, Carribbean, Education, Europe, Historical, Oceania, Tips, Trends, United States, Warnings
People who have the benefit of visiting other places and regions should already know beforehand that they will experience a totally new culture and environment. Countries have different types of cultures and beliefs hence it would be best to make preliminary studies beforehand so that they can be able to identify the things they can and cannot do once they land on the foreign native soil.
The difference in cultures is indeed amazing. The simple things may end up being a big thing for people. Like in Taiwan, it is a sign of disrespect to fork your chopsticks against your food since it is a sign of death. When passing by a mourning …
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Feb|28|2007
Preferred Adventure Travel Tours
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Africa, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Asia, Australia NZ, Backpacking & Budget, Eco-Friendly, Europe, Getaways, Historical, Nature, Tips, Transport
Not all tours need to be as luxurious as many would perceive them to be. Many go on adventure tours as well to get a taste of the different genre of touring other countries where they are offered. While some may not want to get their hands dirty, it is the challenge and the distinction that holds out to be the main priority for people who embark on such different tours today.
A lot of these adventure tours can be enjoyed in places like Africa and Northern Italy. Both offering vast difference in the field of culture and tradition, the experience is expected to be a memorable one. Roughing …
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