Adventure travel in Borneo

If you are thinking of traveling to Borneo, pack a pair of sturdy boots, because you have a lot of ground to cover. Borneo is a big island, the third largest in the world, actually, and it is shared among three different countries: Brunei,  Malaysia and Indonesia.

There are interesting places in all the three regions of the island, so regardless of whether you’re heading to Brunei, East Malaysia or Kalimantan, you won’t find yourself without things to do. And since this is one of the most exotic places on earth, sitting in a hotel room is absolutely out of the questions. Here is some basic information about adventure travel in Borneo. …

Great adventure travel destinations

I think the meaning of adventure travel is different from traveler to traveler, depending on each person’s interests and experience. But in general,  adventure travel is a trip that will allow you to experience something new, something different, something that you can’t experience at home.

With adventure travel you will have to use your brains as well as your muscles, regardless whether you are hiking up a snow capped mountain or following a mellow bicycle trail. The whole point is to enjoy yourself, be active, see new places, do something unusual and make new friends. So get your backpack and let’s start adventuring! …

Top 10 places to see in Asia

Temples in Luan Prabang, Laos

Are you planning on visiting Asia anytime in the future? When thinking about tours that will take your through most parts of a continent, it’s really difficult to pick the most essential destinations. Asia is one big continent, so it’s so surprise that there should be quite a lot of things there that a visitor might want to see.

And while the more attractions the better, it can be really annoying when you travel somewhere and just can’t decide what to see first, and how to organize your time so that you manage to see all the important places. To help you, here’s our list of top ten places to see in Asia. …

Top 10 countries to visit in 2011

Sri Lanka

2010 is slowly drawing to an end, and if in this year’s New Years resolutions you decided to visit a few places you’ve never seen before, you still have time to tick a few destinations off your list. Three months is plenty of time to decide on a destination or two, so if you haven’t taken any time off last summer, you can compensate with a nice, long holiday now.

But here’s a suggestion: start planning for 2011, and make next year your personal ‘travel year’! What makes a country end up on a top 10 list for 2011? Well, there can be plenty of reasons: budding tourist sector, amazing attractions, cheap travel, great cuisine. So here’s our list of the countries you should definitely visit in 2011. …

Weirdest fruits you might (not) want to taste

When visiting a new and exotic place, one usually tried to sample the local produce. So called exotic fruits and vegetables are available in mainstream supermarkets, far away from their place of origin, but eating a fruit that has been picked only a few hours before is a lot more satisfying than the exported, plastic foil-wrapped fare you can get in your local store.

Exotic fruit seem strange to us, even if in their homeland there is absolutely nothing unusual about them, and it might take a while until you scrounge up the courage to bite into a curiously shaped fruit that you’re not even sure i it’s edible. But remember: since the locals eat it, then you can eat it too. Here are the most unusual looking fruits which you should try. …

Amazing plants and where to find them

When you are off trekking, hiking or simply nature walking, you are bound to stop and marvel at some species of plant or other that you haven’t seen before. As with animals, new and unusual plants are the spice of any trip in the middle of nature. And as opposed to animals, they stay in one place so you can take a good look at them, and they (mostly) don’t bite.

Since the flora vaies greatly according to climate and region, each trip you take is an opportunity to get acquainted with a weird or wonderful plant. So here is a list of the most amazing and surprising plants, and where you might bump into them. …

Amazing Earth: Bali, Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia

It’s about time we kept our promise to present you some of the most amazing destinations around the world and continue with a second episode from out brand new series called “Amazing Earth”. Therefore, today we will tell you a few words about Bali, a picturesque little island in the Indian Ocean that is officially considered as the pearl of Indonesian archipelago.

Its pleasant equatorial climate, volcanic ridges and rich coral reefs make Bali and all year round touristic destination. The island is particularly appealing thanks to its carefully preserved traditions, including hand-crafted silver and gold jewelries, complicated religious rituals and the famous ritual dances. And thanks to the Bali’s increasing popularity, the island is now ready to accommodate and satisfy the most various tastes – while its waters and luxuriant woods represent the thrill of any adventurer, the numerous world class hotels and spas guarantee a total relaxation. …

Most Isolated Tropical Retreats

It’s hard to find a person who has never dreamed about having his or her own tropical island. I mean, what can be better than just lying in the sun, with nothing around you but lush vegetation and crystal clear waters populated by exotic fish? Although it might be absolutely true that every man is an island, as the world is on the verge of becoming a global village, isolated islands are less and less easier to find. An isolated tropical island is the kind of destination that every recently married couple and every adventure traveler would die for. Fortunately, it is not the case, as the world seems to still have enough deserted beaches to accommodate them all. Here are some of the best: …

Coffee Cities around the World

Vienna

While some people travel to see overwhelming sights, natural wonders or worldly renowned landmarks, some other tourists seek for relaxation and are willing to discover exotic tastes of food and drinks. After all, a travel is set due to multi-fold reasons: admiring new places, gazing at landscapes, architectural marvels, food and drinks… When it comes to coffee, some people’s experience is reduced to a $5 cup bought from Starbucks and which is meant to keep them fresh and up all day long. However, the real coffee drinkers appreciate the flavor of a coffee made of high-quality freshly roasted beans without any sugar or milk added and enjoyed with a fluffy muffin. Nevertheless, regardless of the category, you have to admit there is nothing like the flavored smell of a hot cup of coffee that you drink in the morning hoping it will give you enough energy for the rest of the day. Lengthways time, some cities have gained reputation for providing the tourists with the best coffee in the world. So it’s high time we all know where can be savored the most flavored coffee worldwide. …