Wilsons Prom: Australia’s Best Holiday Destination

One of the best holiday destinations in Australia is Wilsons Promontory. Wilsons Prom (also known as “the Prom”) is a peninsula located in the state of Victoria. The Prom is the southernmost point of the mainland of Australia. It expands over an area of about fifty thousand hectares and is protected as Wilsons Promontory National [...]

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Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica

Having Visited Costa Rica, I have compiled a list of the best locations to visit. This list is by no means comprehensive or complete, it is just a checklist of all the places I would visit when I go to Costa Rica. Arenal Volcano The Arenal Volcano area is one of Costa Rica’s top attractions. [...]

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Stunning Mountains and Dales of Himachal

Nestled among the great Himalayan mountains is the small condition of Himachal Pradesh (pop. 6 million), a condition which is highly rendered with amazing, scenic scenery, cold mountains, strong gorges, natural valleys, misty timber, frothing waterways, pink ponds and flower-filled mdw. Sprawled across 55,673 sq. km, Himachal Pradesh is a area of contrasts: the picturesque [...]

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The Great Wall

The Great Wall of China, one of the most awe-inspiring man-made projects in the world, lies across the northern part of China like a great sleeping dragon, winding its way through China’s vast northern territory. With a history of over 2,500 years, the Great Wall attracts visitors from all over the world. In 1987, the [...]

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Wilsons Prom: Australia’s Best Holiday Destination

December 12th, 2012 admin No Comments »

One of the best holiday destinations in Australia is Wilsons Promontory. Wilsons Prom (also known as “the Prom”) is a peninsula located in the state of Victoria. The Prom is the southernmost point of the mainland of Australia. It expands over an area of about fifty thousand hectares and is protected as Wilsons Promontory National Park. Tidal River is the hub of this park where there is a visitor center, facilities of camping and a store. It contains several camping sites and about one hundred and thirty kilometers of walking trails.

The Prom is one of the most lovable places in the entire Australia. It offers beautiful scenery of huge granite mountains, open forests, rain forests, coastlines and beaches.

Wilsons Prom accommodation can be found at the Tidal River. The visitors can find lodges over here. The visitors can also stay in cabins, huts, wilderness retreats, or camps if they want to. A take-away food shop and a general store are also available over here at the Tidal River.

Wilsons Prom is one of excellent holiday destination for tourists for hiking-lovers. Its walking trails offer you opportunities for both short and long walks. You can go for an exciting walk that can extend from under an hour to more than three days. The hikers who are physically fit and healthy, can make a full-day return hike from Telegraph saddle to the lighthouse at South Point of South-East point. Permits are needed for overnight hikes. You can book the permit in advance, or on arrival at the entrance to the park, or at the visitor center at the Tidal River.

Camping is allowed in the southern and northern parts of the park. Central parts of the park do not allow for camping. Six camping areas are available in the southern parts and five camping areas are available in the northern parts. The camps in the southern part are preferable because they offer the facility of toilets and water supply. These facilities are not available in some of the northern camp areas.

Another source of enjoyment at the Prom is fishing. But fishing is allowed only in some limited areas. You will need a recreational fishing license. In certain areas only line fishing is allowed. Fishing is not allowed in the seas surrounding the Prom because they are protected by the Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park. You should get proper information before going for fishing. Read more »

Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica

November 12th, 2012 admin No Comments »

Having Visited Costa Rica, I have compiled a list of the best locations to visit. This list is by no means comprehensive or complete, it is just a checklist of all the places I would visit when I go to Costa Rica.

Arenal Volcano

The Arenal Volcano area is one of Costa Rica’s top attractions. Only 3 hours away from San Jos, in the town of La Fortuna, stands a majestic 1,633m volcano, known to be one of the most active in the world. Despite its constant activity, the volcano is very safe to visit as long as you stay within the safety perimeter. In this area take advantage of the pristine natural surroundings! Go fishing, horseback riding; take a canopy tour, rafting or experience a tremendous canyon expedition. Whatever you decide, be sure to visit the relaxing hot springs in the area, the most famous being Tabacon and Baldi.

La Fortuna and Surroundings

Often simply referred to as La Fortuna, the town of La Fortuna de San Carlos is the gateway to the magnificent Arenal Volcano. A charming and quiet town, La Fortuna is easily accessible from the capital city San Jose, and offers some panoramic views of the spectacular Arenal, Costa’s Rica’s most active volcano. Sitting around 10 kilometers away from town and regularly spewing smoke and ash for some time now, the Volcan Arenal is the country’s top rated tourist attraction and is indeed a sight to behold.

Over the last few years in particular, La Fortuna has become quite a bustling town. However, there are plenty of accommodations, hotels and resorts here to suit every budget. A must try when in La Fortuna are the amazing resort spas surrounding the volcano. On a clear day you can watch the volcano erupt and if you wait for nightfall, the Arenal puts on a brilliant show with bright red rocks tumbling down its sides. Beside the volcano, this town has other great tourist attractions like the La Catarata de la Fortuna, Tabacon Hot Springs, white water rafting, hiking excursions, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, canopy tours and Cao Negro Boat Tours are just some of the many activities that one can enjoy while you are here.

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Most famous for being associated with the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve,the tiny community of Monteverde is a small village located near the entrance of the cloud forest. Monteverde was founded by the Quaker community that migrated from North America to Costa Rica in the 1950′s. In town, which is actually Santa Elena, you’ll find banks, drug store, a local hospital, book store, gas station, ATM machine, police station, post office, supermarkets, internet cafes, restaurants

As the weather here is quite chilly and misty, due to the village being high up in the Tilaran Mountain Range, you should bring some thick clothes and a light jacket to stay warm. When here, do remember to try out the delicious local cheeses, which are a treat to eat. If you are a bird watcher, this village offers some lovely bird watching opportunities, even though you are not in the cloud forest itself. However, if you prefer to do the more touristy thing, visit the local craft centers, the women’s co-op center, the butterfly garden and the Hummingbird Gallery in town. Read more »

Stunning Mountains and Dales of Himachal

November 10th, 2012 admin No Comments »

Nestled among the great Himalayan mountains is the small condition of Himachal Pradesh (pop. 6 million), a condition which is highly rendered with amazing, scenic scenery, cold mountains, strong gorges, natural valleys, misty timber, frothing waterways, pink ponds and flower-filled mdw. Sprawled across 55,673 sq. km, Himachal Pradesh is a area of contrasts: the picturesque valleys of Kullu and Kangra are a melange of colors, while the dry geography of Lahaul and Spiti provides marked lunar scenery. Here is a low down on some of the most unique holiday locations of the Himalayan condition.

Dalhousie. Known as after a English governor common of the 1800s, this grateful hill place (area 14 sq. km) spread across five hills is stuffed with old world appeal. Situated on the external hills of the Dhauladhar variety and enclosed by forest hills with a abundance of maple, deodar, oak and rhododendron plants, Dalhousie’s northeastern past is obvious in its Victorian structure, and historical chapels. The old city provides scenic opinions of flow Ravi which seems to be to be a long gold line among lavish natural jungles.

In conditions of traditional historical monuments, the historical chapels such as St. Andrew’s and St. Patrick’s at Balun and St. Francis’ at Subhash Chowk are the most well-known among visitors. A must check out vacationer identify is the Panchpula, a picturesque identify where a flow for a sequence of regularly around a monument designed in storage of independence martial artist Sardar Ajit Singh.

For those enthusiastic about viewing creatures a trip to the Kalatop Wildlife Haven (10 km) is suggested. The sanctuary increases in several varieties of unique creatures such as ghoral or woofing deer, kalij and chir, and the Himalayan black keep. A great eat outside identify where one can enjoy wide open areas and scenic hill opinions is Khajjiar (27 km), a saucer-shaped grassy field (1.5 km X 1 km) enclosed by heavy deodar jungles, with a wonderful pink pond in the center. Read more »

Best Time to Visit London

November 6th, 2012 admin No Comments »

Summer is probably the busiest season for London when most of the tourists flood the city. A lot depends on the weather but if it turns out nice, summer is probably the best time to visit London.

July is usually sunny and the city is getting ready for the City of London Festival of Music and Theatre, Covent Garden Festival, Wimbledon tennis championships and Hyde Park summer concerts. Eric Clapton is coming in June to perform with Sheryl Crow and John Mayer at Hyde Park. August is probably the most active month of the summer – Notting Hill Carnival, which attracts millions of people from all around the world takes place as well as the Hyde Park Proms – both of these events make hotel prices soar. Central London hotels are perfect as you can either walk to venues like The Proms at Hyde Park or travel shortly.

Autumn is a good time to visit London as well. It is still warm and dry. Theatres present a range of new shows and there are many events taking place. September is probably the best option, because October and November are often glum, dark and generally unpleasant for sightseeing. However, it is good to visit for a few days to attend an event.

Winter season is not bad in London. There is no snow and it’s not that cold as in many other countries. The mood is cheerful as Christmas is approaching and the city looks nice if it doesn’t rain. It is good to travel after December as most hotels drop prices, but the atmosphere changes drastically – people have post-Christmas blues. Read more »

The Great Wall

November 3rd, 2012 admin No Comments »

The Great Wall of China, one of the most awe-inspiring man-made projects in the world, lies across the northern part of China like a great sleeping dragon, winding its way through China’s vast northern territory. With a history of over 2,500 years, the Great Wall attracts visitors from all over the world. In 1987, the Great Wall was listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The Great Wall of China was selected as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in a global poll announced on July 7, 2007. It is often said “If you haven’t climbed the Great Wall, you haven’t seen China.” Most people in the world have seen photos of The Great Wall, but photos are but poor imitations of the beauty and grandeur that is China’s Great Wall. No China tour is complete without seeing the Great Wall. Visiting it is the experience of lifetime.

The legend of Meng Jiangnu bringing down a section of the Great Wall with her tears
Many legends have survived about the construction of the Great Wall. Among them, the most popular is the story about Lady Meng Jiangnu.
On the night of their wedding, Meng Jiangnu’s husband was conscribed to work on the Great Wall by the Qin soldiers. Before he went away, Lady Meng broke her white jade hairpin in two and gave her husband one half as a token of love. One day, lady Meng dreamed that her husband was constantly yelling “Cold, cold”. She recalled that her husband was wearing very thin clothes. She made some padded clothes for her husband and left home to look for her husband. She didn’t realize that her husband had already died of exhaustion. Upon hearing this, she burst into tears. The Great Wall was moved and more than 20 Kilometers collapsed, revealing the body of her husband and many others. On seeing this, she committed suicide by jumping into the sea. A temple can be found at Shanhai Pass near the sea in memory of this loyal lady.

The Great Wall Near Beijing
Factors, such as season, accessibility, safety, health condition, should be taken into account when visiting the Great Wall. The view as you climb to the top is stunning. Badaling and Juyong Pass is the most visited and most easily accessible part of the Wall. The section between Jinshanling and Simatai requires more physical stamina to climb. The scenery of Mutianyu Great Wall is extremely beautiful in autumn when the trees covering the mountainsides have turned golden. Read more »

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