Last Minute International Travel Tips

There’s nothing more interesting and more exciting than travel. Through travel, you are able to not only see the world but experience it: whether you are going to the hills of China and into the Himalayas, or exploring the Australian outback, there are so many ways that you can learn by simply being in the right place. You can add to the excitement of your international travel experience by doing it at the last minute. Of course, this can be difficult, but if you are prepared for some mind boggling excitement, then go ahead! Here are a few tips that will aid you in last minute international travel. - Never discount the importance of a passport. Some people will take for granted the importance of their passport...

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Traveling from Africa’s lowest to highest point

Traveling through Africa is always an adventure, but a British man, fresh from a stint in thePeace Corps, has found a way to add even more excitement to a journey through the wildest continent on Earth. Last week, Kyle Henning set out on a journey that he has dubbed as Low2High: Africa. His adventure started at Lake Assal, located in central Djibouti, which has the distinction of being the lowest point in Africa at 508 feet below sea level. From there, he got on his bike and has started an 1864 mile long ride that will pass through six countries, eventually ending up in Tanzania at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro. If all goes according to plan, Henning will then trek to the Kili’s summit, which is the highest point on the continent...

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Posted in: Africa Travel Guide,Ethiopia

Remembering the magic of domestic travel

Sometime during last week’s trip to Yellowstone National Park, it hit me. It was a simple realization but also one of those kicks in the ass that only a place as massive and magical as Yellowstone can give you. With rolling hills and snow-capped peaks lining the horizon and bison mingling with antelope on either side of the road, I remembered just how diverse, majestic and wonderful the United States really is. After spending the last six years focusing extensively on international travel, I realized that the stigma that we often attach to domestic travel is nothing more than snobbery. That stigma often keeps people from exploring the vast beauty that awaits in our own backyard. Many travelers take great pride in being able to announce...

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Posted in: Others,United States,Usa,Usa Travel Guide

Los Angeles Travel Guide

Los Angeles is the USA’s second largest city after New York. It has been called everything from La La Land to Tinseltown but is most commonly known simply as LA. Sprawling along the Pacific coast of southern California, its coastline stretches 122km (76 miles) from Malibu to Long Beach. Inland, the city fills a vast, flat and once arid basin ringed by the Santa Monica and San Gabriel mountains.Arriving by plane gives a good first impression.Out of this vast flat grid of streets and buildings rises a cluster of imposing skyscrapers. These mark Downtown, 26km (16 miles) inland from the coast. Northeast is Pasadena. To the west and northwest are Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Century City and the wide San Fernando Valley. To the south is Long...

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Posted in: destination travel,United Sates,Usa,Usa Travel Guide

The Best Downtown Dining Options in Chicago

There are excellent restaurants to be found all over Chicago, in a range of prices and cuisines. Unfortunately, some of the restaurants in the downtown and Magnificent Mile area trade more their location than the fact that they serve really good, inventive food. While many of these are just fine for a casual meal (I’m looking at you, tourist mecca Cheesecake Factory), they don’t really showcase the best of Chicago. If you’re looking for a truly memorable dining experience close to the downtown, check out one of these options: Fulton Market West of the Loop, the Fulton Market area is home to food warehouses that bustle in the early hours and become shuttered and quiet in the evenings, when the trendy, foodie-focused restaurants in...

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Posted in: United Sates,Usa,Usa Travel Guide

Plantation Style in Hawaii

Plantation Estate is situated between an inland waterway and the Pacific Ocean, this unique place is fully appointed with Plantation style finishes and furnishings from around the world. Step from a secure entry and motor court into beachfront luxury that whispers old Hawaii, yet offers all of the latest amenities and technologies of a modern masterpiece.The center courtyard features a lagoon-style pool pavilion including tropical waterfalls and a lavish island spa. The ocean lanai and garden lanai showcase ornate landscaping and stunning views. Expansive living quarters command attention amid the artisan touch of etched windows, stained glass, natural stone tiling and African mahogany carvings. Wake to spectacular Kailua Beach sunrises...

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Idaho travel guide

LOCATION OF IDAHO: Idaho, located in the northwestern US, is perhaps the only state to be named as a result of a hoax! The state borders Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Wyoming and the Canadian province of British Columbia. The capital is Boise. Idaho, a Rocky Mountain state, has a rugged landscape with some of the largest unspoiled natural areas in the country. Visit the state for towering, snow-capped mountain ranges, swirling white rapids, peaceful lakes and steep canyons. The Idaho Black History Museum was established in 1995 and is one of the few black history museums in the nation. Boise Art Museum: The Museum is the only accredited art museum in the state. The gallery represents local and regional artwork and played...

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Posted in: destination travel,United Sates,Usa,Usa Travel Guide

Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum

Frank Gehry Weisman Art Museum is a four-story structure housing approximately 11,000 square feet of gallery space. A precursor to the architect more famous Disney Hall and Guggenheim Bilbao, the Weisman is made of brushed stainless steel and terra-cotta colored brick. The building, on the campus of University of Minnesota, is dramatically sited on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River.The most stunning views of the building are from the pedestrian and highway decks of the adjacent bridge. Some locals critical of the radical architectural style frequently point out that the building’s design could unexpectedly reflect the light of the sun into the eyes of motorists on the bridge. An urban legend told on campus claims that one such...

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Texas travel guide

Texas is big and bold. Also known as the Lone Star State, Texas is famous for vast cattle ranches and oil booms, with its natural wonders inspiring travelers from all over the world. Hike scenic canyons and dense forests, explore mysterious caverns or relax on undisturbed beaches. Texas is a great year-round vacation destination with sunny days and moderate temperatures during long spring and fall seasons. The Panhandle Plains in the north-western corner of Texas feature a rugged and flat landscape that changes to reveal dramatic canyons including the stunning Palo Duro Canyon. The beautiful Big Bend Country is the most remote part of the state. One of America’s largest national park attractions, Big Bend National Park stretches from...

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Posted in: destination travel,United Sates,Usa,Usa Travel Guide

Sucre City – The second capital of Bolivia

Sucre is the constitutional capital of Bolivia. The city of Sucre is also known as the City of Four Names, being those names La Plata, Charcas, Ciudad Blanca (White City), and Sucre. Founded as Chuquisaca in 1538, the city received its present name in 1840, in honor of the first Bolivian president, Antonio Jose de Sucre. In 1809 Sucre became one of the first cities in South America to revolt against Spanish rule. On December 13, 1991 UNESCO declared the Historic City of Sucre a “World Heritage Site” in recognition of its rich history and its wealth of colonial architecture. The city attracts thousands of tourists every year thanks to its well-conserved downtown with buildings from the 18th and 19th century. Its many well-preserved 16th-century...

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Posted in: America Travel Guide,Bolivia,destination travel

Zermatt- one of the most prestigions resorts of the earth

The mountain village of Zermatt is one of the great ski and climbing centres of the world. Nestled in a deep valley enclosed between steeply scarped mountains, it is dominated by the huge and gracefully curved pyramid of the Matterhorn. Despite Zermatt’s popularity, despite it’s growth – more than 13000 visitors’ beds – it is still only a village, open and friendly, where people mix happily in the main street, mercifully free of cars, and dance the night away in the many rendezvous at hand. There are bars, restaurants and night-spots to suit every taste and pocket.The small area around Zermatt features 36 mountains over 4000m, a statistic as enticing to summer hikers as to winter skiers. The first hotel opened in 1838. All through...

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Posted in: destination travel,Europe Travel Guide,Switzerland

The Unique Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands is a double chain of islands located 1860 kilometres to the north east of Australia. Shaped by earthquakes and volcanic activity thousands of years ago, the 922 individual islands, of which 350 are uninhabited, are divided into nine provinces. The six main islands of Choiseul, Santa Isabel, Guadalcanal, Malatia, Makira and New Georgia make up most of the 28,000 square kilometre land mass. Hundreds of smaller islands and atolls are scattered throughout the group.The Solomon Islands are a uniquely, beautiful environment, wild and untamed. The landscape is mountainous with 80% of the islands covered in dense rainforest. Located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, there are several active volcanoes and numerous uplifted atolls...

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Posted in: Australia,Australia Travel Guide,destination travel

Dive in! 10 best underwater experiences.

Would you like to be under the sea? Even if diving with sharks isn’t your thing, there are underwater cocktails bars. Go ahead, dive in! 1. Diving with great whites, Gansbaai, South Africa Everyone knows how the Jaws theme music goes. Diving with great white sharks is up there with base-jumping in the adrenaline top 10, and Gansbaai in the Southern Cape is the ideal place to swim with the big fish. Fortunately, there’s an aluminium cage – or for the brave, a clear plastic tube – between you and the ocean’s greatest killing machines. Numerous companies offer dives in Gansbaai’s ‘Shark Alley’, but look for operators who invest their profits back into shark conservation. The Shark Lady, aka Kim Maclean, pioneered shark diving at Gansbaai;...

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Posted in: Africa Travel Guide,destination travel,south africa

Majestic Grande Hotel

Located in the heart of Bangkok, the Majestic Grande Bangkok combines contemporary decor and state-of-the-art technology with hospitality which is uniquely Thai. The Majestic Grande offers 251 well-equipped guestrooms and warm, friendly service. The business center at the Majestic Grande Bangkok provides all the business amenities one could possibly need. Business travelers will enjoy the features offered at the Rooftop Executive Lounge and on the Executive Floor. With a choice of restaurants, this hotel offers the most delicious Thai, Asian and international cuisine. In addition, guests can also take advantage of ample opportunities for leisure and recreational activities including exercise in the pool and gym and traditional Thai...

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Posted in: Asia Travel Guide,Hotels,Thailand

Wild beauty on the mountain lakes in Afghanistan

The blue lake seemed untouched wilderness, the mountains are being planned as the first national park of Afghanistan, a country which was devastated by war.Afghanistan signed the decision to establish national parks, called Band-e-Amir on the Earth Day 22 / 4, which includes six lakes located between the mountains with the formation of natural dams.The park is located in the central highlands of Afghanistan is relatively peaceful, once a tourist attraction before the period of harsh Taliban regime in power (1996-2001).Mountain lakes located at an altitude of 2900 meters and the Band-e-Amir who has a total area of 600 square kilometers. Water lakes in the mountains in the park Band-e-Amir is a special blue. Area of the lake is situated...

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