They call Hong Kong the 'City of Life' because it has always been so vibrant and full of energy. It's a city that's both exotic and cosmopolitan making it a perfect destination for first time travelers to Asia. Being a former British colony, there's enough English signs and people able to speak the language there to make it a user friendly place. At the same time, it's foreign enough that tourists will definitely feel that they are not on a...more
Visitors to South Africa can enjoy a wide variety of tours and safaris - viewing everything from whales to the Big Five, touring wine farms and engaging in a spectacular range of adventure, sport and leisure activities.Something that is unique to the country however is the emergence of the 'Township Tour'. Townships are the informal settlement residential areas of South Africa which developed over the apartheid era. Since the dawn of democracy in...more
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It may be business or pleasure that has you travelling to Alicante, Spain, but whatever the reason is you are going, getting there is a breeze. Tourism is making its way to this once mostly industrial working city. As a result, more traveller friendly resources are becoming available. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and the southeast...more
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The mechanical problem suffered by Andy Schelck involved more than a loose chain, since the Tour's fair play tradition was lost for a few seconds as well by Contador, who took advantage of the until then leader of the competition, and wears now the yellow jersey with an eight second advantage over the Luxemburgish. Lance Armstrong did let the issue pass without bringing up two old incidents where he was involved: "in 2003 I felt down and the rest waited for me, and in 2001 I waited for Ullrich when he felt down". The seven times champion of the Tour thinks that Contador's actions where not correct, that he should have waited. Contador has expressed how uncomfortable he is with the situation since he has: "a good relationship with Andy and want it to continue like that". As a fact he apologized with Schelck during the next stage after the incident, and hugged him after the end of the race. The Luxemburgish avoided making this issue bigger than what it already is for the media and fans, and said that it is hard to tell if it was fair play or not. He feels strong and thinks that he will have his revenge, since the Tour is not over yet. Still he is disappointed with the way how he...more
Do you enjoy swimming, surfing, boating, fishing, scuba diving, or snorkeling? If so, there is a good chance that you would want to take a vacation in an area that could give you all of the above. Luckily for you, you can do this in Wailea. Wailea,...more
Are you and your romantic partner looking to take a romantic getaway? If so, you may be interested in taking a vacation to Wailea. Wailea, which is located on the Hawaiian Island of Maui, is the perfect destination for anyone seeking romance. For...more
If you're looking for a golfing holiday, where great value is as important as great golf, then fly to Faro International Airport, rent a car, and drive to southern Portugal and nearby Spain. Some of the best value golfing destinations can be found in...more
Travel writing is a major genre. Go into any bookshop and see the vast array of travel writings aimed to appeal to every type and taste. There are food travel books for food enthusiasts, historical travelogues for the historians, humorous travel...more
Sydney, Australia is one of the world's best travel destinations. It is home to some of the finest restaurants, wineries, and beaches. A trip to Sydney would not be complete without seeing the fabulous Sydney Harbor showcasing the famous Opera...more
Dumaguete City is the main City of Negros Oriental. A small city that is flooded of tourists every year because of its local attractions and a place of learning of highest quality in the south. Dumaguete City 'a city of gentle people' is place that...more