Christmas time is coming and like every year the main problem is knowing how to choose the right destination for your Christmas holidays with your family. This time try to follow some advice, you can decide to rely on experienced hands, a very professional staff to provide you with a wonderful holiday full of fun and luxury. How many times your holidays have been ruined by a bad organization or by a low quality accommodation? And speaking about...more
Best known for its mouthwatering local food and traveller friendly environment, Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. Home to a vibrant yet humble local community, this city has a proud cultural background that its people are more than proud of. Shopping fanatics from around the world also consider this city a favourite destination purely because of the vast selection of outlets and a chance to experience the pleasure of bargaining which is a...more
Snake charmers, delicious gastronomic concoctions and hidden treasures await you in the markets of North Africa and India. This article takes you through some of the largest and oldest travel destinations in the world, where to go and how to get the best bargain this festive season!Travelling to exotic locations is the stuff dreams are made of. But remember to check out what you need before you depart, by contacting 1st Contact Travel Clinic to check on your vaccination requirements when hunting down your bargains in any of these great markets.Marrakech, MoroccoThe city of Marrakesh hosts one of the most enthralling markets in the world. When the sun sets, the huge market lights up and transforms into a massive open air restaurant. Food stalls of all descriptions open and pepper the air with intoxicating scents of Moroccan cuisine.After a long day of hunting down bargains and haggling for your souvenirs, rest your head in a traditional Riad. Riads are Moroccan guesthouses that resemble the palaces of North Africa. With beautiful traditional architecture every need is taken care of, including guided tours, traditional meals and lavish gardens. Rates do vary, so shop around for a...more
Author: Samuel ChristIn 1996 two friends and I undertook our first backpacking experience. We traveled from Costa Rica to Guatemala in six months. We originally planned to travel for a year, but half way decided to do something more useful with our presence in Central America and applied for volunteer jobs in Honduras and Guatemala Adventure...more
Port Macquarie is located in the New South Wales of Australia north of Sydney and south of Brisbane on the Pacific Highway. If you are planning a visit to Port Macquarie, whether or not you hire a car to drive around, is up to you. However, hiring a car may be to your advantage. Port Macquarie like any other thriving metropolis has alternative...more
The capital of Sabah state in Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu is popularly known as K.K by travellers and locals alike. After suffering much destruction during World War ll, the city formerly known as Jesselton rose from the ashes bearing the name that it has today. Rejuvenated and relieved at the same time, Kota Kinabalu was slowly but surely on its way to reach its full potential as a developing city. This tropical region is also known for the amazing bio diversity that its environment supports. Teeming with all kinds of amazing mammals, indigenous plants, birds and hundreds of different insect species the tropical jungles of this region have surprises in store for travellers of all energy levels.Mount Kinabalu is located in the Kinabalu National Park and has served as a key component of the circle of life that drives the thriving eco system of this nature reserve. Although some parts of this dense forestry has barely felt the presence of humans, an estimated 100 known species of mammals, 600 different species of fern and 326 species of birds call this naturally abundant paradise their home.A new addition to the University of Sabah in Malaysia, the Aquarium and Marine Museum is located...more
Author: C VishyIt has been about couple of months that the first instances of racial attacks in Australia got reported. Two months later, the initial bit of frenzy seems to have died down, but the one odd instance does find its way to newspapers and...more
The Philippines is a vibrant destination when it comes to its nightlife and travellers looking for a fun filled night will most certainly not be disappointed. With the three distinct areas of Manila, Quezon City and Makati City travellers will be...more
Originating as a simple Malay fishing village, the region was colonised by the British in 1819. The regions unique location made it a prime trading hub with many countries sending envoys to do business on its shores. Today it is considered a...more
Changzhou China Dinosaur Park, is also known as the oriental Jurassic Park for good reason. Spread out over 60 hectares, this dinosaur park will take you on a journey into the world of an astonishing lost empire which existed at a time when human...more
A landmark that immediately snatches the attention of all who pass by it, Rama VIII Bridge in Thailand is truly an astounding sight situated right in the heart of the capital. Designed to commemorate King Rama VIII after which it was named, this...more
Originally built as a mining town to house workers heading to the Hodgkinson River goldfield, Cairns is a regional city in the far north of Queensland. After the decline in the local mining industry and due to the discovery of an easier route through...more