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- 12 Martylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
A traveler’s guide to the Northern Mariana Islands
photo by ctsnow on Flickr
The Northern Mariana Islands are either a tourist’s paradise, or a nightmare, depending on how you travel. This Micronesian archipelago is not the typical tropical island paradise with abandoned beaches and interesting local culture, or at least not anymore, and not in a very obvious way.
The Mariana Islands are often seen as a package tour machine, where there is little authentic culture left and all most of the island’s assets have been mobilized for the benefit of tourism. If you are looking for a package tour destination with giant hotels and some good scuba diving spots, you will love these islands, but even if you travel independently there’s no reason to completely dismiss them.
If you travel off season and avoid the heavily touristy areas, you can find historical sites and quiet beaches. Here is a traveler’s guide to the Northern Mariana Islands, if you’re wondering what you can expect. …
- 13 Oct
Top 5 things to do in Belize
photo by Summer Short
With its long Caribbean coast and interesting mix of cultures, Belize is not a tourist destination that anyone could complain about. Natural attractions and wildlife abound in Belize, the beaches are lovely, the Maya ruins mysterious and the people are friendly and welcoming. When it comes to things to see, you can’t get bored easily in this Central American country, but what about more active travelers who can’t stand to sit still even for a second?
Luckily, Belize is a great destination for adventure travel, and whichever is the adrenaline-inducing activity of your choice, you will most likely find plenty of opportunities for it in this country. Here are the top 5 things to in Belize, among the many. …
- 03 Oct
The most amazing islands in the Great Barrier Reef
Our planet has many wonders, some above the ground, some under it, and some other covered under the blue blanket of the ocean. The Great Barrier Reef is one of these wonders that lie at the bottom of the ocean, but as opposed to long forgotten treasures that sunk centuries ago, the Reef is alive, feeding, breathing and growing.The Great Barrier Reef was built by tiny living corals that haven’t only created a magical underwater landscape, but also a entire islands that turned into tropical paradises. If you want to see the Great Barrier Reef for whatever reason (marine biology, scuba diving, sheer curiosity) here are the most amazing islands in the Great Barrier Reef that will be excellent bases for exploration. …
- 26 Septylerd in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top reasons to visit Honduras
Copan, photo by Adal-Honduras
If you are interested in Central America history, Central American cultures, colonial history, ruins, you should go to Honduras. And you should do the same if your interests run more along the lines of beaches, nice architecture, great nightlife, natural parks of snorkeling.
To put it simply, Honduras is one of those countries where anyone, regardless of what they’re interested in, will find something to like. If you haven’t given much thought to visit this interesting country before, here are top reasons to visit Honduras that might just convince you. …
- 19 Jul
The most amazing snorkeling paradises in the world
While some people marvel at the wonders above the ground, others don’t stop at the surface – they go below sea level in order to explore the wonders of the deep. Snorkeling, unlike scuba diving, will not take you to any considerable depths, but it will show you more than enough of burst of color that lies in shallow water.Don a diving mask, a snorkel and some swimfins, and dunk your head into the water to meet some of the most interesting denizens of the planet: countless species of fish, coral and other sea creatures. So if this sounds like a good plan, here are some of the most amazing snorkeling paradises in the world. …
- 12 Maytomtum in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
The best travel destinations in the Philippines
Manila
There are over 7000 islands in the Philippines, which means that there are so many great travel destinations in this interesting island nation that most people hardly know where to begin.
With so many choices, deciding which place to visit first can be a chore, especially if you’re on your first visit to the Philippines. So if you’re in doubt, here’s a list of tips that can help you choose your destinations wisely – here are the best travel destinations in the Philippines. …
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