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- 05 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Breathtaking beauty of the City Rio De Janeiro
Rio from above with the Statue of Christ ©Kirilos/flickr
The mysterious capital of South America owns the style of its locals life
The carnival is like an erupting volcano. It’s filled with life. Dancing, alcohol, beach ,sports, sun, these are the elixirs of life for the 6 million locals of Rio. Large beaches, one of the being the notorious Copacabana, is a leisure center. …
- 10 Aprerato in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
FIFA World Cup matches in Natal
Estadio das Dunas ©nemzetisport.hu
The city of Natal with its 800 thousand inhabitants is not only the administrative capital of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte, but also its main football hub being the hometown of its three largest teams.
Four of the matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the city, all promise to be really exciting.
… - 02 Aprerato in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
The famous Brazilian city is one of the 12 locations in the country that will host matches doring the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Almost 6.5 million people live in Rio de Janeiro and an additional 3 million tourists come to visit the city every year.
If you travel to Rio to see a football match, you will see that this sport is essential to the everyday life of the people. The youngest kids already play it on the dusty streets and in parks you can see men of every ages kicking the ball, it is rather captivating! …
- 02 Janerato in Medical Travel | 1 COMMENT
Under the knife – medical costs abroad
Inside a Bangkok hospital ©Jude Adamson/Flickr
The frustrating growth in medical costs in the US over the last decade or so have brought a boom in medical travel. Many of the procedures are so incredibly expensive that not even insured Americans can afford them.
But less sophisticated services are also a lot cheaper abroad leading people cross the borders to go under the knife. There are well equipped, modern facilities with qualified physicians and personnel all over the world, so why not? …
- 08 Marandra88 in News | NO COMMENTS
The best cable car rides in the world
Rio de Janeiro
Cable cars were probably invented for practical reasons, but it didn’t take long for people to notice that cable cars, if suspended above the right kind of scenery, can be awfully nice. Unless you have a fear of heights, cable car trips can be a great experience, and there are several cable car rides in the world whose purpose is to show off the view rather than just take passengers from one place to another.
You can find urban cable cars and cable cars that will allow you a seeping view of a mountain or valley. Try a few of the best cable car rides in the world to see some amazing places from a different angle. …
- 03 Jankachou_n in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
The wildest Mardi Gras parties in 2012
photo by Phelan Riessen on Flickr
This year’s Mardi Gras is approaching fast, February 21 is just around the corner, which gives you just enough time to dust off your most colorful attire, buy a few pounds of beads, and of course, to scout out some of the best locations where you can jump into the whirlwind that are Mardi Gras parties.
If you are a party person, any day if a good day for a party, but Mardi Gras is the best excuse of all. Although the holiday has religious roots (the last day of earthly delights before the long Lent), it turned into an occasion to shed your inhibitions and party like it’s the end of the world. So if you are looking for a reason to go out and have fun in early Spring, check out some of the wildest Mardi Gras parties in 2012. …
- 29 Decevike14 in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
5 essential tips for the Rio carnival
Rio De Janeiro
In Brazil, the carnival before Lent is probably the single most important event of the year, and it is celebrated throughout the ‘s the country, but it’s Rio carnival that became famous all over the world.
Each day of the carnival, over two million people flood the streets of Rio de Janeiro, putting on the biggest party on the planet. The Rio carnival is a tradition that goes back to over two centuries ago, and each year it’s getting more and more resplendent.
The main parade is made up by floats and people from the city’s many samba schools, which use the carnival as an opportunity to showcase their talents and compete with each other. If you want to make sure that you don’t get lost in the sea of colors, beads, feathers and music that is the parade, here are 5 essential tips for the Rio carnival for those who attend it for the first time. …
- 22 Decitachan in Food Experiences | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 foodie experiences in 2012
Morocco
Traveling is all about new places and experiences, and for many travelers that includes food as well. If you’ve been known to appreciate a good dish and even to seek out foods that may sound a bit out of the ordinary for many palates, then you probably wouldn’t scoff at the idea of traveling somewhere with the sole purpose of eating your way through your destination.
There are a lot of places on the planet where it’s worth traveling for the food alone, despite the fact that ethnic restaurants can now be found in most major cities in the world. For some authentic culinary experiences, here are our picks for the top 5 foodie experiences in 2012 – food for thought for your next trip! …
- 21 Deckachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Where to celebrate Easter in 2012
Rio de Janeiro, photo by Jorje Andrade
April is still a long way off, but when planning a trip it’s never too early to start thinking about where to go, when to go, and to snoop out any possible deals for accommodation and travel.
This is the perfect time to look at some possible destinations for Easter if you don’t want to spend it at home. In many parts of the world that celebrate Easter there are numbers of interesting holiday customs and traditions that make a trip interesting even for non-religious folks. So here are some suggestions on where to celebrate Easter in 2012. …
- 01 Oct
The most unforgettable beach resorts in the world
Hayman Island, photo by Ed Yourdon
For people who don’t live near the seaside, going to the beach is all about experiencing a different environment that doesn’t follow the usual rhythm of life. When you’re in the shade of a palm tree, feeling the breeze and listening to the sound of waves, life seems to slow down.
Beach resorts are havens of peace even when you spend your time there in an active way, by playing sports, going snorkeling or attending parties. But the key to a perfect holiday at the beach is choosing the right beach resorts. If you don’t want to waste time going through hundreds and hundreds of potential candidates, here are some of the most unforgettable beach resorts in the world. …
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