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- 11 Junkachou_n in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The best music festivals in Asia
Manila
If you’re traveling to Asia this summer, you won’t lack any entertainment no matter what your tastes in attractions are. If you are a music lover and you want to see what music festivals are like on continents other than America and Europe, there are plenty of events to attend in Asia this summer and autumn.
Whether you’re interested in some traditional music or if you just want to see some good internationally and locally known bands, a music festival is a great idea for your holiday, so here are the best music festivals in Asia. …
- 10 JunJack in Frequent Flyer | NO COMMENTS
Best Jetsetters Credit Cards
All you jetsetters out there know that traveling these days is anything but cheap. From airfare to hotel costs to baggage fees, it seems like travelers just can’t catch a break.I wouldn’t be surprised if airlines started charging per inch of leg room (though, we wouldn’t want to give them any ideas). If you’re a regular traveler and want to get the most out of your vacation or business trips, here are the top travel credit cards to consider.
- evike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 summer mountain resorts
photo by roblisameehan
The classic holiday destination for summer is usually the beach, but for some holiday-makers, lounging on the sand and taking the occasional dip in the sea is not exactly what they want to do for weeks on end. Mountain resorts have their own charm, and not only in winter – so don’t discount them because of the lack of snow in summer!
In addition to skiing or snowboarding, there are tons of things to do at a mountain resort even in summer, and they are a perfect destination for those who are not too keen on beaches, for example. So here are the top 5 summer mountain resorts that you can visit. …
- andra88 in News | NO COMMENTS
A guide to the White Nights in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is one of the best cities in the world.
Saint Petersburg is one of those cities lucky enough to be able to witness the midnight sun, or midnight twilight to be more precise. From about June 11 to July 2, Saint Petersburg doesn’t have nights as such, but rather than that, 12 hours of twilight during which people will do anything but sleep. These days are the time when the White Nights Festival is taking place, a an annual international arts festival with varied events ranging from ballet to famous international bands.
While other night-time cultural festivals drew their inspiration from the Saint Petersburg event, only this festival manages to completely chase away the night, so here’s a short guide to the White Nights in Saint Petersburg. …
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The best markets in Shanghai
Imagine the population of a moderate-sized country crammed into one gigantic city filled with more wonders than you can imagine, and you get none other than Shanghai, the most developed and exciting city in China, and possibly all of Asia. As one of the most visited cities in Asia, there’s naturally a lot to see and do in Shanghai.Museums, monuments and shopping centers are only a tiny portion of all there is to see, and while there are many attractions that any visitor to this city should at least take a look at, one thing that you really shouldn’t miss are the colorful, enticing and exotic markets, so here’s a list of the best markets in Shanghai. …
- 09 Juntylerd in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Where to eat the best burgers in the US
Hamburgers are not exactly the healthiest food you can think of, but they definitely are a staple of American cuisine. Those who don’t consider a sandwich as part of a country’s cuisine have definitely not tasted any of the best burgers in the US. Burgers can definitely be raised to the level of high cuisine, especially if you know where to order them.So if you want to enjoy the most beloved sandwich in the US in a slightly different style than what you find at regular fast-food joints, here are some suggestions on where to eat the best burgers in the US. …
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The most exotic travel destinations for this summer
Daintree Rainforest
Summer is not summer if you don’t travel to at least one exotic destination. Of course, everyone’s definition of exotic varies, but the point is to go somewhere you’ve never been before, and pick a place that is as different as possible from your home.
But then again, there are a few places in the world that are so special that you can hardly compare them to anything else. If you are a native to these places, then you’re really lucky, and if you’re not, then all you have to do is plan a nice summer getaway to one of the most exotic travel destinations for this summer. …
- 07 Junlizzy_a in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
The bargainer’s guide to Istanbul
Istanbul
Turkey is definitely not synonymous with Istanbul from a tourist’s point of view, but this amazing city is definitely one of the first things that people who are for the first time in Turkey should see. Not only is it the financial and cultural center of the country, but it is also a great place where you can get acquainted with the friendliness of the Turkish people and many of the customs and rituals that are commonplace in Turkey.
And one of these rituals (and also one of the most essential, if you’re on a budget) is bargaining, which you can do in several places. So here’s a short bargainer’s guide to Istanbul. …
- andra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 tourist sights in Hanoi
Hanoi
Vietnam is a fascinating country, and one of its most interesting destinations is Hanoi, the capital and second largest city in the country. A fascinating mix of East and West, Hanoi is really what you need if you want a holiday that will allow you to combine culture and tradition with modern city life.
Hanoi has a long and rich history, so there are lost of historical attractions to see, but on the other hand it is a paradise for shoppers, and a delight for the amateur foodie. Here are the top 5 tourist sights in Hanoi. …
- 03 Jun
The best summer roadtrips in the US
Roadtrips are the quintessential American experience, especially (but not only) if you’re a college students who’s just experiencing their first couple of summers of freedom, when they can do whatever they want and have some adventures on their own.Roadtrips are not only fairly cheap, but they also allow you to see many places and roadside attractions that you might not have discovered otherwise. Roadside America is completely different than big city America, and if you want to see more of it, here are the best summer roadtrips in the US. …
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