The Beijing Zoo was created in 1906 and opened for public viewing in 1908 with an area of only 10 hectares and a few modest pavilions to accommodate the animals. At that time only a few dozen species such as lions, tigers and monkeys were there. Now the Beijing Zoo covers an area of about 50 hectares and is world famous for its Giant Pandas.Originally named The Ten Thousand Animal Garden, the zoo is located in the Xicheng District in Beijing...more
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 common occurrence in this part of the world. The Batu Caves, located in the Gombak district is a series of worship sites where Hindus in the region come to pay homage to their gods. There are three main caves found here along with many other smaller ones. Discovered in the later part of the 18th century, some of these caves stand 100 metres high and are spread 400 metres in length. The simple act of reaching the entrance of these massive caves is no easy task. At the foot of these caves is an intimidating set of concrete steps that may appear to be never ending at first glance. The limestone that was used to create these caves are suspected to be more than 400 million years old. The main temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and is considered...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...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 sources of transportation at your disposal. It could become inconvenient and/or expensive using the alternative transportations in order to see some of the sights in the vicinity of Port Macquarie.There are several of the major chain car rental places located in Port Macquarie. There will even be car rental places you are not as familiar with. You should have no trouble finding a vehicle in your price range to your liking. The price on hiring a compact car will be around $60 to $70 per day. Full size can range from $70 to $100 per day. The price will depend on the car place you use to hire your car. Some of the car hire places will even hire out a chauffer for you if you choose.About 30 miles south of Port Macquarie there are several regional towns you will want to see. Camden Haven and the nearby towns offer lake fishing, swimming,...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...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