Going on vacation can be really exciting and after working hard all year when the time comes to finally go you can get a little carried away. However before you can actually go on vacation you need to first pack everything and that can sometimes be a struggle.All too often we end up packing things for our vacation that we simply do not need and leaving behind the things that we do. So the main thing that you have to remember is to plan your...more
"It's not really a proper adventure," says Steve Mellor, General Manager of Escaped to Peru, based in Cusco, "until something goes wrong." We often fondly remember our trips by relating the travel problems, disasters and setbacks when our feet are firmly back on home soil, so most of us would be happy to agree.However, it doesn't make it any easier to deal with a vacation full of adventure when faced with a selection of frustrating or worrying...more
A former colony of the United Kingdom; Hong Kong is now one of Chinas shining stars when it comes to international tourism. The city is increasingly becoming a global link for China to show off its true culture and warmth. Being primarily a harbor city, Hong Kong Special administrative region (SAR) is made up many different parts namely the Hong Kong Island which is most famous among travelers. Then we have the kowloon which is a neck of land with around 2.1 million people residing. We also have the new territories which is the new and latest piece of land taken by the British. Lastly, the outlying Islands which complete Hong Kong are group of islands that lie in the southern part of SAR.PeopleThe major population of Hong Kong is Chinese, Han Chinese to exact, although, there are other groups of Chinese such as teochews. One can also find a considerable amount of South Asian communities here who have been settled for quite a number of years. Philipinos, Indonesians and Thais are also found in great numbers. The majority of the people speak Cantonese here which adds few English words. ClimateThe climate of Hong Kong remains moderate for most of the year. The minimum temperature in...more
Compared with the other Balearic Islands, a holiday to Menorca is regarded as low-key. It certainly hasn't the wonderful scenery of Mallorca and is not as "loud" as Ibiza. However, a Menorca holiday has lots to offer and if you are looking for an active holiday, here are some of the opportunities available to you.1. Hiking Holidays in Menorca :...more
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Well-seasoned travelers understand that the usual tourist approach doesn't give you the true flavor of this most passionate and romantic city. Experience Paris on your own terms: stay in a luxury apartment, and explore the city from the inside out. Here are four ways the "untourist" would choose to visit Paris.1. Stay in a luxury apartment in Paris, not a hotelThe better hotels in Paris are undeniably elegant and comfortable. Still, they are public hotels, and are packed with traditional tourists. The untourist opts instead to rent a luxury apartment. Paris becomes your new hometown this way, and you'll experience it on a whole new level.2. See the City of Light from the skySplurge on an unforgettable experience. A private driver will pick you up at your luxury apartment in Paris and whisk you off for a tour of the cathedral at Chartres and a walking tour of the town. Your VIP status allows you to scoot right past the tourist traps and long lines. From town you'll be escorted to Esclimont Castle for a hot air balloon flight complete with champagne. Dinner at the castle rounds out your very "untouristy" day.3. Le Eiffel, close up and personalAny visit to Paris in incomplete without...more
Summer is a wonderful time to get out of the house and experience the great outdoors. It is the period where you can go swimming, kayaking, shopping, sun bathing or just visiting town without feeling inhibited. These activities call for us to feel...more
Fishing trips in Ontario Canada are great as Ontario has many waterways that it borders. Ontario borders Hudson Bay as well as the United States Great Lakes and Lake Erie. Other waterways accessible on within Ontario include Lake of the Woods, the...more
Are your bags packed? Are you ready for your next beach holiday? If yes, then Fantasie Tankini is something you cannot miss. Your luggage will be incomplete without a Fantasie bikini. Rather, your holiday will be incomplete without that perfect pair...more
Christmas comes every year and every year people celebrate it with same enthusiasm and joy. It doesn't matter how passionate you are to decorate your house, mini light bars are found in every individual's home. This article will discuss...more
If you are thinking about taking a vacation anywhere tropical, including Mexico, the Hawaiian islands, and basically anywhere which borders a tropical ocean, you should be vigilantly aware of when the hurricane season is, and what to do to protect...more
It's funny how you don't notice a certain part of your body until it starts giving you problems. Imagine this, you use your arms everyday and connected to your arm is your shoulder which mostly moves with your arm. Now all of a sudden...more