Travelogger

We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.

Hang Up Your Hammock In Some Of The World’s Best Beaches

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There is no denying it – I am a beach fanatic. It wasn’t always the case. It wasn’t till 2006 that I discovered my passion for the sun, the sand, and the water. Since then, however, I haven’t been able to control this passion. When I saw Lonely Planet’s list of the best beaches in the world to put up a hammock, I knew I had to put these places on my own list. Here are my most desired destinations in the list.

Jambiani, Tanzania
The Beach that Time Forgot – that’s how this area is described. The only drawback to this beach is that you cannot really swim as the tides are low. However, you can put up that hammock and be lazy all day.

Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia
Lonely Planet’s write up says “Except for snorkelling, diving, frolicking, swimming, sunning your body or pretending you’re either Brooke Shields or Christopher Atkins inThe Blue Lagoon (1980), there’s nothing to do.” I think that that just about describes paradise for me! The biggest selling point: this place is so free from any commercial activities!

Kai Islands, Indonesia
They say that more and more people are proclaiming these islands to be the best in the world. I wouldn’t know, but I would sure like to find out for myself! Again, there isn’t much to do in terms of partying, but you can snorkel all you want and simply enjoy nature.

North Stradbroke Island, Australia
This area is said to offer some of the largest sand islands in the world. The waves are high and are best for surfing. There are also parties monthly, so extroverts will find it more interesting.

For the complete list, visit the article at Lonely Planet.

Cities Party People SHOULD Go To

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You probably know a little bit about me by now – I don’t like partying or going to a new city just for the night life. I do realize, however, that there are countless people out there who travel to a new place and yearn to get a sampling of the party scene. If you are one of those people, you ought to check out Lonely Planet’s list of ultimate party cities.

Some of the featured cities were not really a surprise. Buenos Aires, Argentina, for example, has long been known to offer the most exciting night activities one can ask for. After all, this is the land of tango!

But, did you ever think of going to Tel Aviv to party? According to the travel experts, this city is filled to the brim with bars and clubs, which start getting crowded by midnight. That should let you know that the partying doesn’t stop till the early morning hours. Oh, and yes, Tel Aviv is very outgoing and open to most everything.

If you want to get a natural high, head on over to La Paz in Bolivia, which is 3000 meters above sea level. That means that you will get a buzz going way before you normally do. And yes, the people of La Paz love to party!

Cape Town, South Africa also made it to the list. With the 2010 World Cup fever infecting practically everyone in the city, the parties never stop. Have the best of both worlds here – the beach during the day and the clubs at night.

For the full list, visit the Ultimate Party Cities article.

Best Places To Go For Thrills

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I am a very mild mannered person who does not go out seeking adventure on a daily basis. Indeed, when I travel, I want to be as comfortable as I can afford to be. I do know, however, that there are a lot of people who can’t get enough of an adrenaline rush. If you are one of those people, then you better check out Lonely Planet’s new book – 1000 Ultimate Experiences. I haven’t had the chance to go through the whole thing but I have had a sneak preview of the thrills to be had, courtesy of Reuters. If I were to choose, here are the top 3 thrills I’d at least think of trying out.

Running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. I have heard and read about this festival since I was a child, and recently a friend told me that he experienced it for himself. Now this guy is a total adrenaline junkie and is not afraid of animals, so he had a blast. I don’t know if I can actually do it, but it’s worth thinking about.

Swimming with dolphins in New Zealand. Let me tell you that I am not a very good swimmer so this is probably a bad idea, but dolphins are supposed to be friendly to us humans, so why not?

Riding a motorcycle-taxi in Thailand. Yes! I have actually tried this. And no, it is not that bad. I guess coming from the Philippines has its advantages! For Westerners, it might be the adrenaline rush that you have been yearning for.

If these are too lame for you, check the book out for yourself and make your own list!