The greatest Chinatowns in the world

photo by Ricardo Martins

Chinatowns, to put it very simply, are neighborhoods where a large number of ethnic Chinese people live, but anyone who has ever been to a Chinatown knows that this definition is not enough to describe the whirlwind of colors and lights that these quarters usually are.

Chinatowns have been around for centuries in major cities where Chinese people settled down, and nowadays there are not only repositories of culture, but also important commercial and tourist centers. If you are looking for buzzing activity, here are the greatest Chinatowns in the world that you could visit. …

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The best surf festivals in the world

Gold Coast

Surfing might not look like it, but it is a pretty old sport, dating back to at least the 18th century, when Europeans first learned about it. In Polynesia, people have been surfing for centuries, and in ancient Hawaii, surfing was more than a sport, it was an art and part of culture.

Today, surfing is enjoyed by millions of people, and not even only by the lucky ones who live near a beach. It’s only natural that there should be festivals to celebrate this sport, and they are not as unusual as one might think. So if you would like to share your love of surfing with other like minded people, here are some of the best surf festivals in the world. …

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All You Need To Know About the Australia Visa Options Available to Brits

The Sydney Opera House

It’s officially summer time in Britain, although you wouldn’t know it! Temperatures haven’t exactly been soaring and it’s not time to dig out the shorts and sun cream just yet.

So, if you’ve been sitting at your office desk dreaming of leaving for sunnier climates after our so-called summer has ended, here’s all you need to know. In terms of an easy-going lifestyle, you would be hard pushed to enjoy a more laid-back way of life anywhere else. So, just how do you go about obtaining an Australia visa?

Australia’s stunning natural beauty, super sunny climate and growing economy are just some of the reasons why thousands of Britons flock Down Under year after year; and not just for a holiday, either. After all, flights to Australia can prove costly, so why not make it worth your while and consider staying for longer than a two-week break? …

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Top 5 bike friendly cities in the world

Perth Australia

Biking is one of the ecofriendliest ways to get around nowadays, and in addition to protecting the environment, it’s good or your health and general well being too. But that’s not all, because from a tourist’s point of view, there are some other advantages to biking.

First of all, if the place  you’re visiting has bike track, then renting a bike is far more affordable than relying on public transport, and in crowded cities it might even get you aster to your destination. Besides, nothing beats seeing a beautiful city from the vantage point of a bike seat, and sneaking into narrow alleys and corners that no bus can get into. So for bike enthusiasts, here are the top 5 bike friendly cities in the world. …

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The most interesting ghost towns in the world

Visiting cities is rewarding and taxing at the same time, especially if you are not very fond of crowds. But if you like urban environments, the asphalt jungle, the shops, the looming buildings and the general atmosphere of a city or a town, then you are probably interested in urban tourism.

However, if you want to avoid the crowds, here’s a compromise: visit a ghost town! There’s no reason to limit yourself to the typical old Western ghost towns (although they are really fascinating), because ghost towns can be found all over the planet. So here are some of the most interesting ghost towns in the world. …

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The best skydiving spots in the world

Skydiving is one of the most popular extreme sports nowadays, not only because it can give you a healthy dose of adrenaline, but also because it allows you to see some of the most breath-taking views on the planet. If you think that a landscape looks incredible from the ground, just imagine what it would look like if you could pleasantly float above it, hundreds of feet high, and see every nook and corner all at once.

So if you are not afraid of heights and if you’re not averse to an adrenaline rush every now and then, here are the best skydiving spots in the world. …

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The weirdest beaches in the world

Nice beaches are not that difficult to find, and if you are planing on a beach holiday you probably won’t have a hard time finding a good destination. But what if you are looking for something more special? If you are the kind of tourist who likes unusual destinations and who thinks that the weirder they are are, the better, then beach destinations are not that easy to decide on.

And if you’ve promised it to yourself to settle only for one of the weirdest beaches in the world, then here are some suggestions for you. …

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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. …

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The best animal adventures in the world

If you really love animals (as in wild animals, not just pets) and you are the kind of person who can happily spend hours watching a nature documentary, then how about seeing the real thing? Even if you don’t completely trust your skills of survival in the wilderness, there are lots of safe alternatives to trekking in the wild – for example you can book a tour.

Whether you want to get really close to animals or just stay withing watching distance, there are plenty of destinations that can allow you to answer the call of the wild, so here are the best animal adventures in the world. …

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The best places for fossil hunting

You don’t have to be a paleontologist to enjoy hunting for some fossils. Of course, we’re not talking about dinosaur skeletons or anything on that scale, but chancing upon some prehistorical snail shells, nautilus remains, or plants encased in stone.

Beaches are excellent places where you can find some fossils that you can even take home if there aren’t any rules concerning ‘souvenirs’. So when you feel like spending a few days hunting for fossils or just enjoying the natural beauty of these areas, here are the best places for fossil hunting. …

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