Posts from — February 2010

A three day break from teaching English in Thailand was clearly a justifying claim for a brief excursion to Hong Kong from Bangkok. I arrived mid afternoon to the very friendly and high tech airport. The airport link train located literally inside of the airport was an easy ride to Hong Kong train station.

Through the green forested mountains we traveled. For a jiffy I thought I might come face to face with an Orangutan, when abruptly the green dissolved and transformed into monstrous fabricated structures of engineering impossibility.

That evening we indulged in a variety of fried delights accompanying a Chinese style massive portion of steamed rice (I’ve become so accustomed to rather small Thai portions). Neck deep in awe of this urban dwellers wonderland, I was introduced to the uber materialism of the SOHO region where glittered shops caught everyone’s attention from infinite directions. From there we hiked to the ferry terminal in order to catch a vessel across Hong Kong Bay to the Kowloon side, ecstatic to inspect the outrageous blaze of illumination like some kind of crazy aurora.

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Antalya is known for being the most popular holiday resort of Turkey. Situated in the Mediterranean region, it is a cheap holiday spot that has excellent restaurants, designer shops and other major attractions. It attracts tourists more due to the fact that it has incomparable natural beauty in addition to attractive tourist spots that must be visited once in lifetime.

Today Antalya is considered among few lovely cities of Turkey that is known as the Turkish Riviera because of its clear blue seas and long stretches of golden sand. In fact, its exquisite beaches can be found spread miles away. Sunshine here is guaranteed throughout the summer and the sea is warm. The beachfront panorama is so spectacular that it is appealing enough to be captured in your camera. Families with small children and those who just want to relax in the sun can find many beaches in Antalya that can fulfill their needs. Nevertheless, the beaches in Antalya are also ideal for enjoying a wide variety of outdoor water sports activities. Therefore, those who admire water sports can enjoy sports like boating, surfing and much more.

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You may recognize the name Iowa City from cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes in football, but there is more to the city than the University of Iowa. Iowa City is in Johnson County and is the fifth largest city in Iowa according to a 2008 estimate. The city was named as the second best small metropolitan area for doing business by Forbes Magazine in 2008.

If you’re looking for history of the area, then this city is one stop that should be on your list. This city was the second capital of the Iowa Territory and the first capital of the State of Iowa. Visit a National Historic Landmark by going to see the Old Capital building. It’s in the center of the University of Iowa campus. Other tourist attractions are the U of I Art Museum and Plum Grove the home of the first governor of Iowa.

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Each country has its strengths in tourism, and there you choose to avoid these places to conduct their holidays in places to discover where, in addition, we can find cheap hotels. Brazil has been a long beach destination, and thus has many popularly crowded places. But north of Rio de Janeiro, there is a state not as widespread but not competitive with other beach. This is a dream scenario, offering ecotourism and Italian colonies, Austrian and other European countries, in addition to imposing Pedra Azul State Park.

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Yes Peter the Great were alive, could be called happy, his dream of becoming related reflected Russia with Europe lies in the vicinity of St. Petersburg, the second largest Russian city. In doing so, below are the most interesting tourist places, which we describe.

Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg:

Nestled in the Leningrad Region, formerly was called Petrograd and later and until 1991, Leningrad. That is why today we call it a city of three names. And until their part, trying to fathom the whys of a stylistically European city, occupying a space in the Russian territory. [Read more →]

In a true testament to how much the world can change in just 40 short years, one of the up-and-coming travel options of choice has become, in recent years, Vietnam Holidays. While the country was ravaged by war just a few short decades ago, through the unbeatable optimism and undeniable spirit of the Vietnamese people, the country has emerged from the turmoil of war, colonialism, and communism as one of the great vacation destinations of Southeast Asia. You will encounter another world when you visit Vietnam. Here are some things to do and see.

You may want to start your Vietnam Holidays in one of the bustling cities. The ancient city of Hanoi, which was established one thousand years ago in 1010. Hanoi is the center of the arts in Vietnam and the sights, sounds and tastes are sure to provide a feast for the senses. You can visit Ho Chi Minh city, which is still referred to as Saigon, for a look at the business world of the country as it embraces capitalism. Also, for yet another glimpse of Vietnamese city life, check out the city of Hue which is full of history that can help you learn more about the country. While in the cities, you can stay at a variety of hotels and take in the bustling city life.

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Lisbon is one of those ports that you can walk in different ways by different starting points, ending with different landscapes. One can opt for staying at a downtown hotel and then depart. But it can also stay in a remote village and make a one-day visit to the center. The truth is that wherever you decide to start, this city, capital of Portugal, will have a reservoir for giving us beautiful places. To qualify for this, nothing better than staying in one of the hotels in Lisbon.

Cabo da Roca, Lisbon

It occurs to me that this time could leave the typical visit to the Baixa, in a few days, and thus get into a tour around the city. Trail that will take several days because many sites from the outskirts, also hide a facet of tourism. Just a matter of organizing and raising the circuit more suitable for the pockets and the view will not fail to marvel at every step.

And talk about organization, there are many aspects that come into play. In a first step should be put on the table all the options we have to leave, that is why we come on stage: transportation.

Pena Palace, Lisbon

We can dream of reaching the top of a tram, the most popular transportation in Lisbon. But reality shows us another side, and whenever there are fewer circulating, and fewer places to live that long. So for our first ride they will find us starting to Sintra, Cascais, Cabo da Roca, and Estórias, we rent a car. [Read more →]

One of the simplest pleasures to make the human being is walking, walking can be transformed into a good activity for our health, if we do it quickly, and if this is moved to the mountain and its surroundings, valleys, rivers , lakes, trees, wildlife, etc., becomes one of the most rewarding sports activities we can perform, to enjoy the scenic view, be in touch with nature and at the same time keep in good physical shape, if we do regularly.

Walking, as such, can make anyone, no matter what age, has no serious health problems.
Walking is an activity that will make us gradually, to enter the exciting world of our mountains, and tie in with its surroundings become part of his nature.

So you must get off the couch, off the cobwebs and once off the TV, leave town and take off the stress of our lives, practicing the path, either alone, or rather accompanied, will make us grow as people and we see that both our health and our physical and psychic improve so that we can more easily meet the challenges of everyday life.

Let’s make this sport to enjoy, (unmarked no goal). Let’s make this sport, to meet people, (we can point to any hiker center of our town). Let’s make this sport to grow as people, to know ourselves better, and so gradually, without haste, be putting new challenges that perhaps in the not too distant future, we will deal with the high mountains. [Read more →]

Over 12 million people from around the globe visit Niagara Falls each year, many of whom may not know what type of weather they will encounter when they step off the plane in Canada for the first time.

What Can I Expect?

The weather in Niagara Falls is a little different than in most parts of Canada. This is due partly because it’s unique surroundings like the Great Lakes and the Niagara Escarpment help keep the temperature moderate, but mostly because of the fact that the region is located in the country’s most southerly point.

In fact, if you were to look at a map of North America you would find that Niagara Falls is actually as far South or further than States like North Dakota, Washington and Minnesota. What kind of weather you could expect when you travel to the Falls will depend on what time of year you go.

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Paris – The City
Paris, the capital of France, is one of world’s largest and most populous cities of Europe. Located on the banks of River Seine, Paris with its two islands, Ile Saint Louis & Ile de la Citeis, and multiple hills is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. One of the most popular tourist destinations of Europe, Paris boasts of major contribution in all the fields of art and science, including education, fashion, and entertainment.

The Activity Log
The city when under Roman Empire was called Lutetia from 52 BC. During the reign of Julian the Apostate (360-363), it was christened as Paris, owing to its Parisii Gaulish inhabitants. This Gallo-Roman town prospered greatly in art and theatre, until the German invasion in 400 AD. In 508 AD, King Clovis I established it as the capital of France. The history of Paris also witnessed the rule of Scandinavian and British monarchy making it rich and versatile in all the forms of art under each ruler’s influence.

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