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- 03 Maritachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most exciting tourist attractions in Macau
Macau city center
Until 1999, Macau was a an overseas territory belonging to Portugal, but although it has changed hands, not much has changed about this huge city, and it is just as fun to visit as ever. Contrary to popular opinion, Las Vegas is not the best gambling destination in the world, Macau is.
But apart form that, Macau is a city with a long (and not always happy) history – it was the last European colony in Asia, and the old town makes you feel like you’re taking a walk through some European small town. There are lots of things to see both in the city and the islands of Taipa and Coloane, so here are the most exciting tourist attractions in Macau. …
- 26 Febpapillon in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 reasons to visit Okinawa
Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, is a collection of over 150 tropical islands that seem not to be part of Japan at all. The differences between the main islands and Okinawa are great in terms of culture, cuisine, language and landscape.Visitors to Japan usually go for the cultural and historical sights, the customs, the shopping and the cool gadgets that are not always available in the west. So if you want to see another side of Japan, less visible but just as fascinating as the more popular one, here are top 5 reasons to visit Okinawa. …
- 20 FebEdina in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Ice fishing spots in Sweden
In many parts of the world, when the snow falls it means that you have stop fishing and wait until spring to finally start angling again. But in Sweden, not even a meter-thick snow can stop passionate fishers from practicing their hobby. Ice fishing is more or less a tradition in Sweden, because in the in the past people did it to earn a living, but nowadays it is something that people do for fun.Ice fishing is exciting not only because the harsh conditions that will make your catch seem even moe hard earned than usual, but also about the entire ritual of drilling and preparing your fishing hole on ice. For those tourists who are amateur or not so amateur fisher(wo)men, here are the top ice fishing spots in Sweden. …
- 16 Febtylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
10 things you probably didn’t know about Orlando
Orlando is a great tourist destination, especially if there’s still a bit of childishness left in your weathered traveler heart. The city has quite a few gardens and museums, but clearly the major attractions are the many theme parks, shopping centers and the great nightlife.Even if you are tempted to think that you’re too old for attractions like Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Disneyland or the Discovery Cove, but you’ll be missing a lot of fun if you don’t go. But don’t be deceived into thinking that this is all there is to Orlando, just like any other cities, it has its little quirks and secrets. Here are 10 things that you probably didn’t know about Orlando. …
- 15 Febandra88 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
A short guide to slum tourism
Slum tourism is one of the new trends in the world of traveling, although it’s not really clear whether it is a good one. If you haven’t heard about it yet, here’s slum tourism in a nutshell: it supposes guided tours in the slums of big cities. It is popular in places like New Delhi, Buenos Aires, Johannesburg or Nairobi, where poverty is already a big issue.The favelas in South America and slums in India, despite their economic misfortunes, seem to be genuine tourist magnets lately. So here’s a short guide to slum tourism, and its pros and cons. …
- itachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
10 tips for bushwalking in Australia
The bush generally refers to any kind of wild countryside where there’s no sign of civilization, but in Australia, the term has acquired a meaning of its own, and it has become downright iconic. The bush is made up of all sorts of shrubs that grow on dry soil, but in Australia it usually comes with a canopy of eucalyptus trees overhead.But really, the bush can mean any unpopulated area in the countryside where there’s potential for hiking, walking and admiring the wilderness. But as any adventure, bushwalking is not without risks, so you should read up on it before going. And to help you get started, here are 10 tips for bushwalking in Australia. …
- 14 Feblizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best places for Hanami in Japan
Hanami, which translates as ‘flower viewing’, is an old Japanese custom that is religiously observed every spring. When the famous Japanese cherry trees bloom, people gather under cherry trees in parks and hold picnics and parties days and night. Hanami is so popular among the Japanese that companies will even organize hanami parties for their employees, and there’s even a flower viewing weather forecast so that people can plan their parties accordingly.Hanami lasts for about 2 weeks only, and usually starts at the end of March, so if you want to get to Japan in time for the flower viewing, it’s time to start planning! Here are some of the best places for hanami in Japan. …
- 13 FebEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best wine regions in California
Monterey
Someone who hasn’t been in California (or hasn’t been much in California) might think that there is not that much there except for beaches and urban jungles and Hollywood celebrities. But the wine lover can find something much more to his or her taste there: vineyards all over the place.
There are no less than 107 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in California, and although Napa Valley is probably the most well known on them, it is merely the tip of the iceberg. So if wine is your passion, California will be a dream come true for your tastebuds, nose and eyes. Here are the best wine regions in California. …
- tomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 islands you have to see before you die
Vieques
Islands are cool place to visit for at least to reasons. One, there’s the possibility that you have to (or can) take the boat to get to your destination. Two, they are (most of the time, and we are not talking about giants like Greenland) small enough so that you can explore them properly over the span of one holiday.
Besides that, the stereotypical island has beaches, palm trees and sunny weather, what’s not to like about that? But regardless of your tastes in island climate and geography, here are some bits of land that you must be crazy not to like. Here are the top 5 islands you have to see before you die. …
- 08 Febtylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
10 places to visit in 2011
Antwerp
It has been little over a month since the New Year began, and time is running out quickly for the tourist who wants to cram in as many destinations as possible this year. And I say this because there are a lot of destinations that are in the limelight this year!
Upcoming events always influence the development of a particular destination, and many of the locations on the list are just starting to become really popular. So here are the 10 places to visit in 2011. …
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