A city clad with colonial history, Kolkata was the first British capital of India. Since its inception as the capital, Kolkata has been playing an important role in the political and administrative affairs of the nation. This over the years has not restricted the city from becoming a major tourist spot. Kolkata city with its rich heritage buildings, silent yet speaking museums and British structures beams at tourists from all over...more
The word "safari" automatically conjures visions of vehicles making their stealthy way through tall savannah grass: of lions, elephants, leopards, gazelles and other game that can only be glimpsed with great difficulty, in a journey thick with breathless suspense. Today, this is not all that can be described by the word "safari". In recent times, the word has returned closer to its original Swahili meaning of "a long journey", and now refers to...more
A large proportion of Tanzania's land is taken up in national parks. National Parks are large expanses of land which are protected by the government or other environment preservation agencies, leased out to safari companies to generate some revenue. Out of these, one of the most famous is the Serengeti. Located in North Tanzania along the Tanzania-Kenya border, the Serengeti is a 14000+ sq km expanse that houses an equally diverse range of plant and animal species and physical features. From the extensive grasslands that seem to go on till the horizon to the "black cotton" trail and the hills and woodlands, the Serengeti offers a variety of sights and sounds for travelers in each of its little sections. Wildlife in the Serengeti varies according to location and season. In the winter and spring, the rolling, treeless plains house wildebeest - who breed in that period of time. Once the rains arrive, other ungulates (hoofed animals) e.g. the zebra, impala, topi, hartebeest, buffalo, waterbuck and gazelle also appear in herds. The Serengeti grasslands boast of a unique geographical feature called the kopje. A kopje is a floration of granite, which can be used as a sy-post by predators,...more
With the global financial crisis, tourism has been slow all over the world, and this has further affected economies everywhere. Thankfully for Queensland, there has been a big increase in tourism and holiday bookings across the Sunshine Coast. This spells good news for the Australian economy.Recently there was about a 12% dip in tourism to the...more
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There are many benefits to sending your daughter to a summer camp. What really adds to her experience is choosing the perfect summer camp for her - one where her developmental needs are met and her interests are matched. You will want a camp that has the experience to handle everything from homesickness to medical emergencies. Here is what to consider when choosing the right camp for your daughter.Start by deciding how your daughter really wants to spend her summer. Pay attention to her life goals and interests. Depending on her age, do research together and ask her what camps she might like to attend. There are specialty camps for computer whizzes as well as musical camps for music prodigies. There are also traditional camps that help your daughter learn about the great outdoors. It is also important to look at the types of programs and activities the children will be participating in. If you do not agree with some activities of a camp, it would not be a good idea to send your daughter there. There are over 8,000 camps in the United States today, so if you strike out on the first few you look at, don't give up! The correct camp is out there and waiting.Depending on...more
Instead of cramming the car with luggage or navigating through crowded airport security lines and gates this year, consider vacationing in style without all the hassles with a cruise deal to Mexico and the Panama Canal.A Chance to RelaxNo matter how...more
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most easily climbed peaks in the world. This is due to many factors - 1.Its relatively smooth and steep slopes, best to prevent acclimatization2.Its convenient height - not too high3.The absence of frequent landslides,...more
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The Kilimanjaro, like all mountains, offers different types of vegetation with every little rise in altitude. In a way, it seems to be mimicking the change in vegetation that you would see while moving from the equator to the poles, albeit on a much...more
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the world's most famous volcanoes. Volcanoes, as everyone knows, are mountains that explode every once in a while, causing untold devastation... and then dying down again for thousands of years. You have to wonder - how do...more
Everyone that's any type of climber has been to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. You've been dreaming about climbing the mountain for years. You've made other smaller climbs, but this the one that you've talked about but haven't done. Maybe the sheer...more