Travel Destinations
Travel Destinations Reviews
There are a million places that are great to visit as a tourist for one reason or another. This section allows you to get inspired by somewhere you have never heard of ! You can of course choose to target a destination you are already interested in by clicking on the country or town even village links you find in this category of travel, this will bring up only travel items about this destination.
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It is a rare opportunity to participate in an animal conservation project in Africa. But as with much in life, opportunities revolve around who you know rather than what you know. The person I know in this instance is Shivani Bhalla, or Shiv to her friends. I met her at an Internet Cafe in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India in November 2004. Despite being unable to correctly guess her accent as Kenyan, I was correctly able to ascertain that she has one of the most enviable jobs in the world. Working in animal conversation is a dream job for many, but after meeting Shiv, I discovered that this is no easy profession.
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You are standing on concrete Chowk Rd, one of the main arteries bringing vehicles, autorickshaws, pedal rickshaws, and animals into the city running parallel to the west bank of the river. Like much of India, the sounds are deafening and the unsettled dirt and exhaust forms an almost tangible fog around you. The road sits a kilometer or two inland, and the only way from here to the river is through a network of narrow alleyways called galis. Take the left, step into your first gali and only the animals can follow you.
The galis may be too narrow for the other vehicles but the chaos doesn’t cease. The small walls of buildings, temples, storefronts seem acoustically ideal to enhance the cacophony of sounds swirling around you. The cows groaning and mooing seem five times louder, and you can barely hear yourself think over the constant beeping of motorcyclists forcing their way through the 6 foot wide walkway. Call to prayers from the mosques and clanking and bells from the Hindu temples mix with chanting of the hundreds of holy men baba in the city and beats from the tabla. Read more>>>
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They say Greenwich Village has been lost to students and tourists, but look closer. There is still a wonderful afternoon to be found for the working man and his son in the very centre of the Village, in and around Eighth Street. No girls allowed — except for the cool ones.
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It was only 3 hours by bus from Oruru to La Paz. Nothing prepares you for the surprise once you drop from the Altiplato down into a valley which is La Paz, 1.5 million clinging onto the sides of the canyon. 20mins down into the heart of the city we took a taxi to an area called Rosaria where our hostel the Cruz de la Andes was. Our room had a fantastic mural but the showers and room were very cold, otherwise a really good place. First stop, the Witches Market to buy some warm Alpaca jerseys.
When we were there it was cool with thundery showers,which ran off the streets into goodness knows where. Two days after we left there was a landslide and others were drowned locally. The problem is that with such a large catchment area in the valley and houses perched on every available space it makes for a bad situation when ther is alot of water around. But I still got burnt when the sun was out,the altitude! We never saw so many Bolivian pigeons than in the Plaza. One of the best places to get a good view of La Paz is Parque Laikakota as well as the San Fransican Cathedral.
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SHUFFLING from one bare foot to the other, I wriggled into my swimsuit, ready to plunge into the pool at a remote, off-the-grid bathhouse. Outside, steam wafted from the surface, and bathers squealed with delight as they eased into a pool fed by a 112-degree natural spring coming off the rocks of a limestone cliff. The day — with uninterrupted blue sky and abundant sunshine beaming down on us — was unseasonably warm: It was 20 degrees.
Read more: A Snowmobile Trip and a Hot Springs Dip, All in One Day!
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The muezzin’s call to morning prayer was still floating across the streets of Kemer as my fiancee and I arrived at the meeting place. It was 5am, but already a dozen or so fellow tourists were waiting by the fountain in the town's main square, for the bus that would take us 250 kilometres north-west to Pamukkale, the ancient thermal springs in the west of Turkey.
Like 90% of visitors to southern Turkey’s Antalya province we were all Russian-speakers. We had chosen this day to take an excursion inland - peeling our bodies from Kemer's warm pebble beach, forsaking lunchtime plates of kebap at its outdoor cafés, and saving the hammocks in Paradise Tea Garden for another time.
Read more: THE ROAD TO PAMUKKALE: A bus journey through southern Turkey...
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ON the first night, I cracked the bedside window an inch, and awoke, who knows when, with snowflakes on my face. By morning it had snowed a foot, and we climbed from the frozen lake near our lodge, breaking trail through deep snow and thick firs, and skied the chutes between cliff bands. The powder exploded, cold puffs in our faces. It was more like falling in slow motion than what I think of as skiing.
While we ate lunch in the meadow, our friends accidentally released an avalanche over the cliffs. It was just a small one, really, no larger than an elephant. It thumped down on the hillside, gathering mass as it sloughed our way.
“It’s not coming this far,” Shelly said.
“It’s going to stop,” said Lena.
“Maybe we should move out of the way,” I said. “Just in case.”
Still the snow rumbled gently toward us.
“Good idea.”
We hoisted our packs and shuffled on skis into the trees, just as the pet avalanche inched to a stop 200 feet above us.
“Want to ski it again?” said Shelly.
“Of course.”
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BUMPING along a freshly plowed road in Lake Tahoe, Calif., I felt oddly unburdened. No skis were locked on top of my car, no clunky boots rattled in the trunk. After more than a decade of ski trips to the region, I kept feeling as if I were missing something. Sure, it was sunny, but also a biting 17 degrees — and I was going kayaking.
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Originally when we were first planning our New Zealand itinerary, we were a little clueless about the roads here. One tramping guidebook we were using had the Welcome Flat trail from the West Coast on one page and the Mueller Hut trail from Mt Cook on the very next page of the same section. So, logically we decided that these two trips could be done back-to-back. Silly us, the two areas are on opposite sides of the divide, and the shortest drive from Fox Glacier to Mt Cook is 6-8 hours... We're so glad that we had the time to make the drive (split it up with a night in Haast) and also spent enough time in the area to wait out the weather.
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FOR over half a century, Angelinos have flocked to this secluded corner of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s easy to see why. Despite the 8,000-foot altitude, Mammoth Lakes’ sprawl of splashy condos and strip malls has a distinct Los Angeles feel. But the surrounding frozen lakes and granite peaks, immortalized by the photographer Ansel Adams, are decidedly un-Los Angeles, and can hold their own with any landscape in Colorado or Canada. And with expanded daily flights from the San Francisco Bay area and Los Angeles, not to mention a flurry of new après-ski offerings, Mammoth is hoping to draw skiers from beyond the Golden State.
Friday
4 p.m.
1) SIBERIAN SPA
Imagine a vast white expanse of what looks like frozen Siberian tundra, dotted with natural hot springs and surrounded by soaring peaks. Hilltop Hot Spring is popular with locals, but you can join in, too. There are no formal signs or footpaths — just follow the S.U.V.’s past the airport five minutes east of Mammoth Lakes and enjoy a steaming soak, free of charge. For more privacy, cross the road to Wild Willy’s, a more secluded spring, which requires a 20-minute trek and a pair of snowshoes. read more>>>
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THE first thing anyone who knows Oslo says when you mention that you are headed there is, “It’s really expensive.” The second thing they say is, “No, I’m not kidding.
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A boat trip on one of the sounds was high on our list of things we wanted to do on this trip. We'd been asking around as to whether we should go out on Milford or Doubtful Sound. Most people said either would be good, but the overall impression we got was that Doubtful was better. It was certainly more expensive, but we treated ourselves – went totally for broke! - and booked an overnight cruise with Fiordland Expeditions.
Doubtful Sound
Doubtful Sound is the second largest of the 14 fiords in Fiordland NP (Dusky Sound is the largest). It is three times longer than Milford Sound and has a sea surface area of roughly 10 times that of Milford Sound. It has three arms – Hall, Crooked and First, and all three are on the southern side of the fiord. Two other sounds, Thompson and Bradshaw Sounds, connect to the north.
Doubtful Sound has one of only two marine reserves in Fiordland (all the land in Fiordland NP is protected, but not the water, apart from these two reserves, we think this is wrong and that everywhere within the park boundaries should be protected – or that the park boundaries should include the fiords). The marine reserve here covers the narrow passage called Te Awaatu Channel between Bauza and Secretary Islands. The water is relatively shallow, 30m in places. Doubtful Sound reaches 430m at its deepest and there are sills near the entrance that are around 90m. The waters are subject to tides but with only a moderate range, between 2.5 – 3m. The water isn't that warm (hence we didn't swim!), averaging 11C. It can reach a slightly warmer 15C in shallower water and during warm weather, but the deeper parts maintain 11-12C. Read more>>>
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This is our last entry for Laos...we have made it to the sleepy capital of Vientiane. From Vang Vieng we took a 3 hours bus to Vientiane, not much to write about the ride, pretty uneventful experience. Vientiane is 8km away from downtown. This time I was not going to let the touts harassed us. We simply walk 300 meters away from the bus station, in the middle of the countryside, to find a tuk-tuk to bring us to town for the right price.
Took us few attempts to find a decent place where to stay. Same thing as always...price may be cheap, the problem is to find a decent and clean place. Our night in Vientiane would be an early night. Nothing really that we missed. Here bars and restaurants have to close by 11.30pm, and your hotel is locked from midnight on. You always have enough sleeping hours in sleepy Vientiane!
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ONE Friday night last month, I stood watching a North African band called Daxar perform at the Satellit Café world music club in Paris and was considering having a beer. By the time the band had finished its Magrebian take on the Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black” (“Do you know this one?” the band leader asked coyly. “It’s not ours.”), I had decided against it. Such luxury could cost me the Louvre on Sunday, or wine with lunch Saturday.
I was trying to make it on $100 over a weekend in Paris, and that meant forgoing the beer — and the Louvre and wine with lunch as well, it turns out. But who needs beer when you’ve got a cool band to listen to? Who needs the Louvre when you’ve got the free and fascinating Musée Carnavalet? And who needs wine when you’ve got a luscious duck confit on your plate?
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Roatan is relatively hard to reach Island located in the bottom left hand corner of the Caribbean. It is a Central American place however as it is owned by Honduras which also gives it a certain charm and adds value.
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This area is becoming more popular each year due to its fantastic beaches and clear translusent waters. The small fishing village has grown a little over the last few years and now offers a good selection of holiday accommodation to suit most holiday makers needs. This is still a working fishing village with the local fishermen carrying on much the same as they have done over the years. However tourism has now become the main business and you will find a nice selection of shops, street cafes and restaurants dotted around the village and harbourside. Most come to Stintino to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches that are to be found in the area. La Pelosa is the most famous with its white sands and aquamarine sea, however there are others just as beautiful such as "saline", "Ezzi Manu" and "Puzzona" all close by with perfect white sand beaches. The evenings are relaxed with a selection of cafes to choose from before having dinner either in the hotel or one of the delightful restaurants in the area. The resort of Stintino has a mainly Italian following so therefore the restaurants cater mainly for the Italian holiday maker. This means the standards are generally high in most establishments and little fast food is available. The town of Stintino has some lovely places to stay from small family hotels to quality 4 star properties. It is also possible to stay in a holiday apartment or private villa with pool.
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This part of Mallorca has some of the most spectacular and beautiful scenery to be found on the whole Island. With the Tramuntana mountain range as a backdrop to the beautiful coastline. Along with its many sandy beaches and delightful coves which offer clear aquamarine seas, making this area a perfect holiday destination.
The resort of Puerto Pollensa offers the visitor a beautiful bay with a lovely sandy beach and all the facilities for the modern day holidaymaker. This resort has grown over the years to become a delightful holiday town with a nice mix of modern quality hotels yet still retaining its character and old world charm. Here you will find a great selection of shops, cafes, bars and a huge choice of restaurants for every taste and budget. One of the pleasures of staying in puerto pollensa is the early evening stroll along the paseo maritimo/pine walk, stoping to enjoy a refreshing drink before heading off to a restaurant to enjoy a satisfying dinner. Just 6 kilometres inland you will find the old town of Pollensa, a great place to explore with its narrow twisting streets, cafes, quality restaurants and lively sunday market. Pollensa hotels are able to offer a great selection of accommodation options, should it be a beach hotel or a boutique style property in the old town or countryside. We are sure you can find the right property to suit your needs and budget.
Just to the north of Puerto Pollensa lies the small holiday resort of Cala San Vicente, famed for its beautiful cove beach with clear translucent waters. Here you will find a nice selection of shops, cafes, delightful local restaurants and a number a quality hotels. This area will appeal to those looking for a relaxing holiday but with much more available just down the road if required. Nearby Formentor is one of Mallorca's most beautiful locations. A 20km peninsula of stunning scenery and steep cliffs which involves a drive along a mountain road with some amazing photo opportunities. There is a lovely beach with the one and only famous 5 star Formentor hotel set in its own grounds looking out across the bay. This is a great away from it all holiday location, it will suit those who need to relax in comfort, chill-out and de-stress.
The area has a great choice of places to stay, from small family hotels, apartments, private villas and luxury holiday hotels.
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Tucked away in the far western corner of the Costa Dorada. Cambrils is an attractive fishing town with a lovely sandy beach and all the ingredients for an enjoyable holiday. The resort has many shops, cafes, bars and restaurants for every taste and budget. Explore the old part of town with its quaint streets and the small fishing harbour. To the north of Cambrils the resort merges into its larger sister of Salou with it's lovely sandy beaches, holiday hotels and a host of tourist facilities. Salou holds a street market every monday. The beautiful city of Barcelona is just an hour and a half away. This is a fantastic city to spend a day exploring and taking in the many sights it has to offer.
Just inland a visit to the theme park of Port Aventura is a great experience for the whole family. With over one million square metres of of thrilling rides and dazzling shows. At the Caribe water park you'll find some amazing high-speed waterslides and crashing wave pools. Fun for the whole family. Further to the north of Cambrils a visit to the town and holiday resort of Sitges is worth a day trip. Here you'll find a lovely beach and an interesting old town. Along this coast there are a number of holiday towns that offer all that is needed for a great summer holiday. There is a great selection of accommodation available including apartments, villas and hotels of every standard from small pensions to luxury 5 star spa hotels.
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The town of Oxford, renown across the world for its educational meliority, is also a great tourist destination, owing to its museums, libraries and other attractions. Whatever the reason you might be travelling to Oxford town, education, business, travel or pleasure, you would definitely need the whereabouts of cheap hotels Oxford, for a comfortable accommodation for a short stay or a long stay, in that case. This article thereby provides you the basic information about sightseeing and activities in Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, and also credible information on where to find the cheap hotels in Oxford, UK.
First, the sightseeing and the activities.
The Oxford city represents the confluence of grandiose and modern, with its magnificent castle-like architectures and the sprawling new hi-tech sector buildings around the town. The city lays at the confluence of the rivers Cherwell and the Thames, or river Isis as many locals address it. There are total 36 university colleges in Oxford, of which the most famous are the Christchurch, Balliol and Trinity. Most of the college buildings are open for sightseeing free of charge, but you might want to check the opening times as they might clash. Among the world famous destinations is the University Church of St Mary the Virgin on High Street, known as the oldest university building in the world.
The museums in Oxford are also worth a visit for the traveler in search of the heritage that shaped England and the Oxford town. Oxford town is home to the world’s oldest public museum, the Ashmolean Museum, which houses artifacts from the Paleolithic to the Victorian age. For more of the Victorian feeling, also pay a visit to the Pitt Rivers Museum on the Parks Road, which houses anthropological collection from the 19th century and retains its original Victorian layout for the sake of holding back the time. Other places worth a visit in Oxford town are the Bodleian Library and the Sheldonian Theater. Finally, the Oxford Botanical garden is the most ancient in Britain, dating back to 1633. An activity of special interest in Oxford is punting, an Edwardian pleasure trip on a small boat called the punt, propelled by a long, wooden oar.
All these activities and sightseeing in Oxford town requires that you find the best cheap hotels for accommodation. There are in fact plenty of affordable hotels in Oxford, and you should choose a hotel based on your purpose for visit in Oxford. For instance, you can find yourself a cheap hotel adjacent to the Oxford University or you can find one adjacent to the Oxford Botanical Garden, it is entirely your discretion. Here are the two pennies from this article reporter.
• The Otmoor lodge on Horton Hill Oxford: A traditional inn with 16 rooms which offers excellent contemporary service. Visit this cheap hotel in Oxford for friendly atmosphere and great food.
• The Sportsview Guest House, Oxford, Oxfordshire: This family run guest house is located just half a mile from the town city center and is only a 10 minute walking distance from many of the historical buildings in Oxford.
• Marlborough house hostel, Oxford, Oxfordshire: This award winning spacious bread and breakfast lodging in Oxford is a great place to stay, barely 1.5 miles from the city centre. The hotel has free Wi-Fi facility.
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When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life-Samuel Johnson
London, the vibrant city where Big Ben keeps time, is a city of unending exploration. Every nook and cranny of London is endowed with the mysterious foggy blanket and grayish cloudiness that London is so well known for. London has been a confluence of cultures and a center stage for revolutionary movements, although always upholding the ideal British charm and calm that the Brits call their own. Yes, we are speaking of Lady Diana and the mysterious sunny beauty of this proud city called London, which is also a major tourist destination of the world.
Colorful, playful and dynamic, the city of London is a dream destination to stay and explore. You will definitely need hotels to stay, cheap hotels in that case, are available in plentiful all over London. The cheap hotels in London can range from simple accommodation facilities to Bread & Breakfast fixtures, where you can safely keep your belongings and explore London by the day. However, before this article offers you any information on cheap hotels to stay in London, first, here is a glimpse of your possible sightseeing itinerary in London.
In addition, London is a major shopping destination of the world, offering amazing high street fashion choices like Topshop and the vivid multi-culture of Soho. Where you want to stay in London actually depends on which part of London you would like to explore, and cheap hotels for staying are available everywhere. An exciting start of your London adventure should be the magnanimous London Eye Ferris wheel on the South Bank of London. Feel the vast expanse of London from the London Eye and you can say your friends back home that you have seen the entire London. If you have an inclination for Royal life and you feel for the British Regalia, then you should definitely pay a visit to the Buckingham palace and the Tower of London, the places that were not tourist destinations in their heydays. For a thorough idea of colonial history and British history, consider a visit to the famous British Museum and the Imperial War museum. These are not the end of museums in London however, and the Natural History museum along with the Science Museum in South Kensington is worth a visit. Then again, there are the National Gallery and the neighboring National Portrait Gallery. The St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Westminster abbey are also places of immense historical interest. A London tour cannot be possibly completed in a week, you would need more time to settle in the vibe of London. Whatever the duration of your tour is, fortunately there are always cheap hotels for staying in London, an internet search with the London region you are going to stay will provide you with plenty of options to choose from.
London is also a shopping destination for the global citizen. Some of the major shopping names of London are Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Hamleys and Fortnum& Mason. For high street collections, make Oxford street a must visit destination, and of course there is Soho. Public transport system in London is extensive with Hop on Hop off buses and underground railway system. Whatever cheap hotels you are staying, you will be sure to find one underground station adjacent to it.