RSSFeb|20|2007
How Countries Market their Regions
Posted by Zahir as Air Travel, Americas, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Education, Europe, Events, Family, Getaways, Historical, Islands, Luxurious, Nature, People, Tips, Transport, Trends, United States
Marketing is also evident when countries promote their tourist destination spots, offering packaged deals and lowered prices to be able to entice visitor endorsement and patronization from people all over the world. Some would put emphasis on their national treasures such as museums, parks and art galleries which hold most of the historical relics that have molded places like Spain, Italy, Greece and Germany today.
It has become evident that outside the activities and recreation that people may do in such places, learning more about the historical nature of such countries has become a suitable factor towards promoting tourism as well. Additionally, some of the local accommodators like hotels, hostels and villas have done their share also, offering promotional accommodation packages as part of doing their share in contributing towards tourism for their respective countries.
Overall, such …
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Jan|30|2007
Guided Island Tours in Maine
Posted by Zahir as Adventure, Air Travel, Americas, Arts & Culture, Asia, Backpacking & Budget, Carribbean, Eco-Friendly, Education, Europe, Historical, Islands, Nature, Tips, Trends, United States, Warnings
Tourists will always look for something different. Sure there will always be the usual sight-seeing, swimming and beaches but checking out nearby islands and what lies within them is another adventure waiting to be discovered. Such regions as that of Maine use the nearby islands as a part of preaching their rich tradition of promoting tourism and providing people with something worth their while.
The usual transport towards them would be through the boat rides. While people can expect another type of experience in these island settings, it would be best to get the necessary information so that they can more or less have an idea of what makes island tour hopping unique from the usual standard tour packages.
Nature and roughing it in a sense, islands will provide the needed atmosphere that temporarily replaces the urban …
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Jan|24|2007
Checking Out Taipei 101
Posted by Zahir as Air Travel, Around The World, Arts & Culture, Asia, Cities, Education, Getaways, Historical, Reviews, Tips
Taiwan is a destination that would rarely draw a crowd from people seeking a wide array of tourist attraction spots to ponder on. Taiwan is known for catering more towards electronic devices and gadgets, the high prices that the Taiwanese command for common commodities, is really outrageous for a tourist. Food and clothing are sure to be among the slow moving commodities and it is not really hard to notice why.
With regards to landmarks and wonders, the Taipei 101 is one monument that anyone should consider checking out. Getting its cue from its name, it stands for a 101 floor building, one of the tallest buildings along the country. While it has 101 floors, tourists are only allowed until the 89th floor for viewing. From this level alone, people will surely be at awe.
Getting to …
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Jan|08|2007
Cooking Cambodian on Location
Posted by Zahir as Asia, Backpacking & Budget, Education, Food and Drink, Tips
Cambodian cuisine is usually overshadowed by that of its neighbor Thailand, whose food as we all know is beloved throughout the world. In Thailand, cooking classes are offered in practically every hotel all over the country, but one wouldnt really expect there to be similar offerings in places like Phnom Penh.
Enter the “Cambodian Cooking Class”, the first of its kind in Phnom Penh. Organized and held at the Frizz Cafe and Restaurant on the Mekong River, this is the only place where travellers can try their hand at Khmer cooking in Cambodia.
Similar but with some pretty big differences to Thai cooking, Cambodian cooking is big on flavour but low on heat. Unlike Thai food, where the chillis are cooked within the dish, Khmer cooking puts its spices on the side, leaving the degree of edible fire to the diner.
Historically, Khmer cuisine actually dates back to the …
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