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6 Incredible and Unique Beach in the World!

Beaches are perennial attractions wherever they are. There is no ‘season’ to visit beaches. Seafronts during summer beckon sunbathers; monsoon time attracts romantic type nature lovers, and anyone can go to any beach during winter because of superb weather.

Apart from these season based visits, there are beaches that attract with their incredibility and uniqueness. They are the ones we all should visit for unforgettable and lifetime experience.

For example, wouldn’t you like to visit a beach for its green colored sand? Or, how about a beach where the sea water withdraws nearly 5 km during daytime only to come back again in the evening? Here are more interesting beaches to you. It is where you see hot water springing up from the sand.

There are several such unique beaches in the world that are must-visit holiday places in the world.

Green sand beach

What a natural beauty! I could not believe it; the sand of a beach is in green color!  Though there are some more green sand beaches in the world (there are four more apart from this green sand beach in Hawaii), the Mahana Beach that is featured in the above image is more popular just because it is in Hawaii’s Kaʻū district near the South Point.

The cause of the green color is attributed to the presence of volcanoes in Hawaii islands. The volcanoes must contain olivine sand and that gets washed ashore.

Tourists to Hawaii should head to the Papakolea Beach (yes, it’s another name is Mahana Beach) near South Point, to take a selfie holding the green sand on their palm.

Hot Water Beach

Did you notice the steam rising out of the small pit that was freshly dug? I also watched the hot water bubbling out of the beach that is located on Mercury Bay on the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand. If you ever go to New Zealand for a holiday, you are most likely to land in Auckland in North Island. Take time to go to the hot water beach that is 175 km away from Auckland.

You can rent a spade and dig your very own bathtub and that is filled with hot water in a few minutes without electricity! Natural hot water spa is made only during the low tide.  All the man-made hot water bathtubs are washed away during the high tide.

These natural geysers in New Zealand are incredible natural wonders in the world. The thermal water from the Coromandel beaches is said to possess inexplicable health benefits.

Hordes of tourists flock to the site of natural hot springs (64 deg C hot) every day throughout the year.

Relaxing in your own natural hot water bathtub right on the sea shore and open to the sky during the rains can be the most memorable pleasure. This unique beach is worthy of visiting at least once in your lifetime.

Bowling Ball Beach

How else can you call this beach? Those shining bald stones certainly appear like oversized bowling balls. How nature is blessing only a few places in the world with incredible attractions!

This bowling ball beach is right under your nose in California’s Mendocino County. It is part of Schooner Gulch State Beaches.

These bowling balls look-alike sandstones are visible only during low tide. They act like natural tide breakers.

This extraordinary geological phenomenon can be seen in three other places in the world.

Purple Sand Beach, South California

We saw the green sand and we know there are several black sand beaches in the world. Moreover, numerous white sand beaches are there and a few pink sand beaches too.

However, purple color sand on  beaches? Yes, it exists in Pfeiffer Beaches, Big Sur, South California. The purple color is because of manganese present in the sand which is there because of the erosion of the garnet rocks bordering the beaches.

The purple color is more visible during the sunset.

Receding beach, Chandipur, Orissa, India

This mysterious beach in Balasore district, Orissa is also known as the ‘Hide & Seek Beach”. The sea water inexplicably receded back up to 5 km and you can actually watch this unique phenomenon. After the sea recedes, you can walk and run on the beach literally where there was sea water before. The water withdrawal process happens during the low tide. The sea comes back rushing in when the high tide occurs.

This fantastic natural wonder is probably only one in the world. What a vanishing act of the sea (Bay of Bengal)

To see this natural wonder, you need to travel either by train or by car to Balasore Railway Station located on the Bhuvaneshwar-Calcutta train route. The vanishing beach is 16 away from the railway station.

Bioluminescent Beach, Maldives

You can’t visualize such  glowing beaches-right? Here, watch this short video clip below.

Strikingly beautiful-isn’t it? Of yes, you can obviously see the glow only in the night. The cause of this luminescence is too scientific to comprehend. Just know that it is caused by bioluminescent plankton whatever that means. It happens only in warm coastal waters. I am sure it is enough to know to enjoy walking on the wet and glowing sand with bare feet.

Wei Hung He

The bioluminescence can be seen in more than 10 islands that belong to the Maldives archipelago. To name a few islands where the beaches glow in lovely blue are:

Vilamendhoo

Athuruga

Komandoo

Mirihi

Other places where you can see bioluminescent beaches are:

Luminous Lagoon in Jamaica

Halong Bay in Vietnam

I hope you like the information provided in this blog post.

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5 Currently Active Volcanoes Apart From Kilauea Volcano That You Can Climb

The entire world’s concern now is focused on Kilauea volcano that is turning out to be more aggressive than expected. You must be aware of what’s going on in Hawaii’s main island (The Big Island), the largest of the 8 islands of Hawaii. It is in Hawaii’s southern part is where the red-hot Kilauea volcano is wreaking havoc by spewing molten lava, swallowing everything living and non-living on its path and turning them into ash.

Do you want to see the live eruption of Kilauea? Watch it below.

Watching the volcanoes live eruption safely in the computer would not make you feel the real impact of being in volcanoes path where everything on its way is burnt to ash mercilessly.

Scientists and geologists fear at the extent of damage the Kilauea can cause and they also said they cannot predict when the current eruption will cease. They said it might even take years! Oh, very scary!

Do you know there are 5 other volcanoes that are currently active? Those active volcanoes are located in various parts of the world.

We shall take a brief virtual tour of 5 active volcanoes as on today. If you dare, you can even actually climb on the mountain of an active volcano and peep into the gaping crater that shows you the red and fiery molten lava.

3 different forms of a volcano.

An active volcano is different from erupting volcano which is said to be spewing fire and rock.

Volcanoes that are dormant are no longer active and it means it’s once active crater now just stares back at you without any life in it.

One can climb up on both the dormant and active volcanoes. Adventure seekers, geologists, research students, and documentary producers dare to go up on such volcanoes. To help them, there are pre-trodden trails to safely walk.

 Mt. Etna volcano, Italy

The most famous, rather notorious active volcano in the world is the Mount Etna and it is located on the outskirts of Catalina city, Sicily Island, Italy. The crater is situated at an elevation of over 10,500 feet. Mount Etna is the most frequently erupting volcano the first of which was recorded as early as 425 B.C.!

A cable car takes you from Rifugio Sapienza and drops you off somewhere on Mount Etna. You can hike along with others as a group (advisable) on any of the established trails.

Mt. Aso Volcano, Japan

Located 5200 feet above the earth, Mount Aso  is supposed to be the largest volcano in Japan and in the world. By largest, I mean its circumference is a whopping 128 km! Yeah, it is large indeed!

Tourists who go to the Aso Kujū National Park in Kyushu island of Japan can plan a climb up on the volcanic mountain Aso.

How to reach Mt.Aso volcano?

First, you must go to JR Aso Railway Station in Kumamoto and get down at Asosan Nishi Ropeway Station. From there you can either walk for 30 minutes to the Nakadake crater, one of the five active craters of Mt.Aso volcano, Japan. A motorable path also exists that takes near the crater.

Pacaya volcano, Guatemala

Whoops! What a sight of molten lava! The Pacaya Volcanoes in Guatemala first erupted some 23k years ago. It was last seen spewing lava in June 2015. That was after 50 years of its active stage. The peak of the Pacaya volcano is at a height of 8300 feet.

Guatemala is a Central American country and its capital is also called Guatemala. It is located to the south of Mexico and is very near to the Caribbean nation, Antigua.

Pacaya  is an active one and is hikeable but with a good guide only. Antigua based hiking clubs are organizing Pacaya volcano hike.

Mount Mayon Volcano – Philippines

The active crater of the Mayon volcano is located at a height of over 8000 feet!  It frequently erupts and the latest eruption was in January 2018. Do any of us know? Obviously not; the majority of us are not aware of the eruption of this Asian volcano.

The Philippines is a large archipelago comprising of 7107 islands and one of them is called Luzon. Mayon volcanoes is located on Luzon island.

To trek on the Mayan volcanic mountain, you have to reach Legaspi city, the capital of Albay Province, Philippines. There are two trails to the climb Mount Mayan. Both are said to be tough to hike but veterans may find the going easy.

During eruption times, the volcano can be ferocious, spewing lava up 600 meters from the depth of the crater.

Manila, the capital of Philippines is too far away from Luzon. It is some 330 km distance. Buses from Manila takes you to Luzon in about 4 hours. That’s very fast really to cover a distance of 330 km!

Mt. St. Helens volcano, Washington, US

Ah, an active volcano right inside North America, Washington state to be exact. It is not Washington DC, buddy. Washington is a state that is located near the Canadian border.

The active volcanoes located in Mount St. Helens can be reached by driving either from Seattle or Portland, Oregon state.

If you choose to travel from Seattle, you have to travel 154 km but the shorter route is from Portland that is only 128 km away.

Mt. St. Helens volcanoes is probably very safe to climb as the volcano erupted last 10 years ago in 2008. To peer down at the crater of the volcano, you must climb nearly 8300 feet.

To facilitate your mountain hike, there are several trails that are lined with beautiful waterfalls, calm lakes, and deep canyons. Some trails are even wheelchair-friendly.

Some more active volcanoes at present are:

Mount Ngauruhoe, New Zealand

Masaya Volcano, Nicaragua

Mount Rinjani, Lombok Island, Indonesia

Mount Vesuvius, Naples, Italy

I am sure there are hiking clubs that arrange a tour of these active volcanoes. My long time wish is to go to Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy. It’s my first love.

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What Can You Eat and Drink in San Antonio River Walk?

I happen to virtually take a long walk along the San Antonio River, Texas. It is the most celebrated and admired street in the United States for its wide range of eateries and bars. The long San Antonio River walk is scenic that is trodden by large number of people mainly by the proud Texans and some tourists. I read the local residents of San Antonio outnumber the tourists always. Such a fierce and loyal patronization of the entire area of San Antonio river promenade is rarely seen anywhere else in the U.S.

I wonder why people attach the word, “Mecca” to any name that is highly popular in a city or a country. It may be a hotel, restaurant, bar, heritage site, or anything for that matter. For example, if a street full of restaurants serving global cuisine, it is called “Culinary Mecca”. I am intend to come out with a more appropriate example.

So, what is this all about the San Antonio River Walk?

San Antonio is a big city in the Texas state of America. The street along which the San Antonio River flows is called the San Antonio River Walk.  San Antonio River Walk is the topmost tourists attraction in Texas.

I could see the San Antonio river street is lined with cypress trees. There are some arched stone bridges and the pavement is littered with dining tables over which colorful umbrellas give shelter to the people and protect them from the notorious Texas heat.

The San Antonio River Walk stretches to 24 km and through the downtown area itself; you can walk the entire 8 km.

Let us now come to the eating section of the San Antonio River Walk.

People go to the San Antonio River Walk mainly to eat. There are numerous eating outlets that serve food from all parts of the globe and that’s why it is called as the ‘Mecca of culinary’. You get to taste so many cuisines in just one street and it must be a very convenient and memorable experience.

Bella on the River, San Antonio River Walk

Americans love the Mediterranean cuisine. Bella on the river caters to their needs. Bella’s vegetarian menu attracts a large number of diners. How about these exotic vegetarian dishes?

Grilled eggplant accompanied by asparagus, mushrooms, and Cannellini beans. If you are looking for gluten-free food in San Antonio River Walk, Bella on the River is the best choice. In addition, they offer quite a range of wines.

Ocho at Hotel Havana San Antonio River Walk

Enjoying a good view of the San Antonio River, you can happily dine at the Ocho restaurant, Hotel Havana.  The surprise factor is the cuisine at Ocho; You can eat Mexican breakfast, Cuban lunch, and a sumptuous Texas dinner.

Michelada, San Antonio River Walk

It is not the name of restaurant folks, but a drink in reality that is highly recommended by the tourists to Texas. It is a Mexican origin cocktail and the base drink is beer. Now look at what goes in it; lime juice, a few sauces couples with salt and pepper. In addition, as you bring the glass to your lips, you will taste the salt on it rim.

Buy some edible souvenirs from Ocho in the form of banana cakes topped with blueberries.

Las Ramblas, San Antonio River Walk

You have been shown where to eat the Mexican, Cuban, and the Texan food. Now, you can taste authentic Spanish cuisine in Las Ramblas, the restaurant located in Hotel Contessa. This restaurant in Hotel Contessa is visited mainly for their signature cocktail Daiquiri which is surprisingly served during breakfast!

The exotic Daiquiri is made with Alamo white rum, Cointreau-a French ingredient used in cocktails, grapefruit juice, and lime juice.

Tex-Mex, San Antonio River Walk

The name says what kind of food you can eat. It is a mixture of Texan and Mexican cuisine. I wonder which cuisine is the majority in the fusion. The ethnic people of Mexican-American are called Tejanos and the Tex-Mex cuisine is their invention.

The Tex-Mex cuisine is slowly spreading to other states of American and even to Canada. You might have eaten enchiladas, tacos, and nachos without knowing they are Tejanos creations.

Café Ole, San Antonio River Walk

A Mexican outlet that offers dining on a boat while cruising the San Antonio River. That luxury is offered only on Friday and Saturday evenings. The most ordered drink in Café Ole is the 60 oz Margarita and the food to try is the Chicken Acapulco.

There is much more to write about the food and drinks in San Antonio River walk and hence, I am shrinking a bit.

You can get to eat the following delicious food in San Antonio River Walk.

Crispy beef taco

South Texas antelope

Mexican Rice

Kangaroo Court cheesecake.

Pumpkin-crusted chicken

Chili corn carne

Grilled Texas Quail

What a range of exotic cuisine! These rare foods and much more can be eaten in some other restaurants such as Casa Rio, The Iron Cactus, and Citrus in San Antonio River Walk.

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9 Major Tourist Attractions in Romania

Have you ever entertained a thought of going on a vacation to Romania, where the forever romantic and scenic Danube river flows?

The map shows Romania is a southeastern European country, mostly landlocked on three sides and facing the Black Sea on its eastern border. The River Danube flows mostly through the southern fringes of Romania finally pouring its water into the Black Sea.

Romania is an excellent European country as a tourist destination. People go to Romania attracted by;

Danube river

Historic cliff top castles

Maramures wooden churches

Tall churches

Transylvania alps

Carpathian Mountains

And more…

Maramures wooden churches, Romania

These enchanting churches that were built with wood alone are the prime attractions of Romania. Thousands of Christians from as far as Kanyakumari, the southern-most point of India, travel to Romania to see and worship in the Maramures wooden churches.

The Maramures wooden churches are located in several villages in Romania.

The most visited of these 100 Maramures wooden church is the one located at Budeşti because of its proximity to Bucharest, the capital of Romania. The Maramures region in Romania lies on its northwest, near the border of Ukraine.

The Maramures wooden churches all belong to 17th and 18th century and most of the churches belong to the orthodox group.

Danube river cruise, Romania

Before seeing the scenic areas of Romania, while going on a slow Danube river cruise, know a bit of information about this second longest river in Europe, the first rank goes to the River Volga.

The Danube flows through 10 countries! I don’t think there is another river in the world with such a feat.

Germany (origin of Danube river)+

Austria

Slovakia

Hungary

Croatia

Serbia

Bulgaria

Romania

When you book your Danube river cruise in Romania, be prepared to equip yourself with some geographical knowledge of the European countries that are blessed by the Danube, the diverse fish species that swim happily in the river Danube, the great range of fauna spotted in the Danube delta, and the rural culture of this country.

There are a handful of companies in Romania that offer Danube river cruise. I read that the best among them is vikingrivercruises.com

They offer several Danube river cruises for different periods of duration.

Danube river cruise is the foremost attraction here.

Vaser Valley Forestry Railway, Romania

I think the video is more expressive than any number of words. Riding in a toy train through dense forest is an exciting experience.

This short train safari takes you through the Carpathian Mountains. As the train goes, the wonderful nature unfolds forcing to quickly shift your focus on myriad scenes including the Vaser River that gives you company. Since the year 1935, this Romanian tourist attraction has been enthralling the tourists.

The Vaser Valley Forestry train safari starts from Vișeu de Sus, a  small town in Maramureș County, northern Romania. The town itself is situated at the confluence of the river Vișeu and Vase. The Vișeu de Sus town is located at a distance of more than 500 km from Bucharest. I wonder how many tourists to Romania take the trouble of traveling that far just to enjoy the two-hour scenic train journey through the Carpathian forests.

The train ride ends at a railway station called Paltin. You can get down from the narrow-gauge train; spend some time strolling through the verdant meadows and return back to The Vișeu de Sus. It’s a 120 km ride up and down.

Poiana Brasov, Romania

Most of the east European countries have tall, snow-clad mountains that serve as excellent skiing places. The Poiana Brasov  neighborhood of Brasovis also a ski resort. Skiing is an adventure sport that is enjoyed mainly by the Americans and Europeans.

These ski resorts also serve as holiday destinations because there are plenty of outdoor activities for non-skiers too. In addition, ski resorts offer tranquil accommodation and great food.

Poiana Brasov ski resort located in the Carpathian Mountains attracts skiers from all over Europe with its great, steep slopes and several skiing trails.

Transylvanian Alps, Romania

Oh, yes, it sure is inviting, the Transylvanian Alps, the great mountain range that is located in southern part of the country which gives its name the Southern Carpathians. The highest peak is at an elevation of about 8500 feet.

There are not any popular activities to do or to see in the Romanian Alps but then, I would not want to indulge in anything big and adventurous in such a beautiful mountain. If you love the peaceful setting, just sit, looking at the moving clouds or listening to call of birds that would make you realize you have spent more than four hours there!

Are there vampires in the Transylvanian Alps? Maybe, yes! The only way to check is to go to the Romanian side of alps. The notorious Dracula is a vampire character in the movie.

Tourists to Romania that are deeply interested in visiting castles and monasteries can note down the following famous attractions in Romania:

Corvin Castle-it’s worth seeing this imposing castle.

I am not much of a castles and forts buff but this is one is an exception. Don’t ask me what is that; I cannot pinpoint the reason for the attraction. The atmosphere is eerie and dead silent. It looks like what we have seen in fairy tale books. Those stories always began with, “once upon a time” and always ended with, “the prince and the princess lived happily ever after”.. Oh, how those fairy tales fascinated us when we were children!

Sucevita Monastery, Romania

Oh yes! It is certainly an architectural marvel and a must-see landmark Here. The combination of cylindrical and rectangular structure is unique to this Romanian monastery.

Biertan Fortified Church, Romania

Did you notice the word, ‘Fortified’? The natives wanted to thwart the advances of Ottoman invaders and hence fortified their sacred church. Here is an interesting piece of information that I read. In ancient times, the Romanian orthodox Christians did not tolerate husbands ditching their wife and asking for a divorce. Such married men were imprisoned in this fortified church.

Bran Castle, Romania

All these churches and monasteries look much alike to me. Are they Gothic? Yes, must be. Well, the Bran castle is somehow associated with the legendary ‘Dracula’, the vampire.

There are about 15 more natural attractions in Romania that draw the atheists too. I mean, tourists who are least interested in seeing castles and churches would prefer to see only naturally beautiful places such as waterfalls, national parks, and bird sanctuaries.

I will write an exclusive blog post about all the places of natural beauties in Romania, sometime in the near future.

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Top 6 Indian Restaurants in the United States

Indians are probably the poorest travelers in the world. I mean the majority of the Indians (including me) who go abroad for vacation, quickly get fed up with the local food and start looking for Indian restaurants. Indian travelers easily get foodsick and start craving for Indian cuisine. They would want to lay their hands eagerly on samosas, butter naan, tandoori roti, palak paneer, masala dosa, sambar vada and rajma chawal.

I must confess that 90% of the travelers from India are well informed about the availabilities and locations of Indian restaurants in the city of their visit, the remaining 10% of Indian vacationers are not that well informed.

This blog post is targeted towards those not-well-informed Indian travelers about the top 6 Indian restaurants in the United States as the majority of them choose America for their annual vacation destination.

Indian Restaurants: August 1 Five, San Francisco

Address: 524 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA  Phone: +1 415-771-5900

Website: https://www.august1five.com/

I listed this Indian restaurant in San Francisco on the top based on the statistics that the number of travelers from India to California outnumber their visit to other states in America.

August 1 Five is certainly an odd name for a restaurant but then, it is easily memorable by anyone. The Indian restaurant is strategically located in a very popular neighborhood called Civic Center.

The restaurant serves both veg and non-veg food. Another innovation is they also serve Indian street food but prepared using hygienic, organic ingredients procured from the farms of the elite Bay Area, San Francisco.

Rare seafood such as sea bass (a fish actually not really a bass), unique Indian spice named wasabi, and the typical Indian Uppma are some of the hits with American diners at this San Francisco Indian restaurant.

August 1 Five also serve some of the world’s best wines. I would say it is a complete Indian restaurant in San Francisco.

Indian Restaurants: Bombay Club, Washington DC

Ah, the capital of America and center of world power, the Washington DC is certainly a city of multiple ethnicities. You will find restaurants of myriad world cuisine and of course, there are several Indian restaurants too in the vicinity of Capitol building and the White House.

Of late, The Bombay Club located at, 815 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington DC is ranked high among other Indian restaurants both by the Indian community and the American politicians. The Bombay Club can be reached at +1 202-659-3727.

You get to eat whatever you wanted from India plus you can drink the best wines in the world at the Bombay Club, one of the top 6 Indian restaurants in the United States.

Former American Presidents Clinton and George Bush have dined at The Bombay Club.

Website: https://bombayclubdc.com/

 Indian Restaurants: Babu Ji, New York

Address: 22 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003, USA Phone: +1 212-951-1082

Website: http://www.babujinyc.com/

I commend the person who is coming out with great names for Indian restaurants in the U.S. After the August 1 Five, this Babu Ji is an all Indian-sounding name and that too in New York, the world’s tourists’ capital.

One look at the menu and I could find everything an Indian would like to eat while traveling to New York. The range of the Indian food served in Babu Ji includes authentic Kerala style coconut shrimp curry, unique avocado toast and samosa burger, an out and out Indian chana masala, olive-oiled naan and palak paneer, and much gluten-free food.

 Indian Restaurants: Badmaash, Los Angeles, California

Website: https://www.badmaashla.com/

What a name for an Indian restaurant in America! Oh, since the natives do not know the true meaning of Badmassh, I think it is fine as long as they can pronounce and remember the name.

Though this Indian restaurant in the world movies capital Los Angeles is not very expensive, it is included in the top 6 Indian restaurants in the U.S.

The menu is easy to pick by a visiting Indian tourist. It includes:

Starters like samosa

Butter chicken

Tandoori chicken

Punjabi fish fry (the very presence of the word ‘Punjabi’ in the name of a food would beckon the American Punjabis in hundreds.)

I could recognize some of the south Indian food also in the menu because there is a considerable number of them living in Los Angeles.

Location:

Address: 108 W 2nd St #104, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Phone: +1 213-221-7466

Indian Restaurants: Cafe of India, Washington DC

Address: 4909 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington DC.

Phone: +1 202-244-1395

The reason I am writing about one more Indian restaurants in Washington DC is its affordability. For less than $15, one can eat a full vegetarian or non-vegetarian meal. For lunch, it’s a buffet spread at the Café of India where those who are in a hurry to meet a Senator can quickly fill up his plate with butter naan, paneer butter masala, and a bowl of rice and curd. Finally, one can try a dessert or two from a wide range of Indian sweets, ice creams, and fruit salads.

Indian Restaurants: Shri Balaji Bhavan, Houston, Texas

Houston houses thousands of Indians, most of them are permanent residents and some of them are on an H1B visa. They patronize with loyalty any Indian restaurants and their favorite is the Shri Balaji Bhavan located at 5655 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX 77036, USA.

Balaji Bhavan has earned its loyal customers in Chennai, India, where they have several outlets including T.Nagar and Anna Nagar. The food is authentically south Indian vegetarian and they serve wonderful coffee too.

I gather the Hillcroft neighborhood in Houston has several Indian restaurants serving the Indian and other Asian communities such as Sri Lankan and Pakistanis.

Shri Balaji Bhavan, Houston doesn’t have a website but only a Facebook page located at https://www.facebook.com/Shri-Balaji-Bhavan-100875703290154/

For inquiries, please them at +1 713-783-1126

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9 of World’s Most Isolated Places to Holiday Peacefully

Which are the less crowded and most isolated places in the world where one can spend a very quiet a holiday?

Why should people choose to travel to a remote and thinly populated place to spend their vacation? What kind of people would prefer to stay in rarely visited places?

I am a solo traveler and I like to escape to a place where I won’t be able to see a motor car, no loudspeakers, and no plastic wrappers to pack food.

Are you with me?

If so, come on, I will show you several such isolated holiday destinations in the world where you can be yourself and never feel the need to impress anyone.

World’s Most Isolated Places: Hallstatt, Austria

Never heard of Hallstatt before? Well, that’s the exact criteria for an most isolated places and less-crowded place in the world. Hallstatt is a village situated on Lake Hallstatt. The lake itself is located high up in the Salzkammergut mountains. This small and remote Austrian town is occupied by not more than thousand people.

The nearest big city is Salzburg. From there, you need to go to Bad Ischl, a small town. You can take a train to Hallstatt from Bad Ischl. Once you get down, hop on a ferry to reach the Hallstatt village.

  World’s Most Isolated Places: Supai, Arizona

I guess only about 300 people are living in this Grand Canyon town. There are no roads and hence no transportation. Then, how do you go to Supai? Maybe in a mule, I think as I read that the postman rides a mule to deliver the snail mail to this most isolated places.

However, I wonder where a tourist can stay in Supai and what arrangements for food can be made. I would still go to Supai just to suppress my curiosity which is how the 300 odd people spend their time in such a remote place!

World’s Most Isolated Places: Pitcairn Island

I will tell you where the Pitcairn islands is located in a moment. How about this exciting fact? You can only reach this volcanic island by ship and that too, the vessel goes there once in a few months only! So, even if you want to return abruptly, you may have to radio “Mayday Mayday” or stand on a cliff and catch the attention of passing by ships by waving with a white cloth. You may have to travel several weeks in the ship either from French Polynesia or from New Zealand to this one of the world’s most isolated places.

Pitcairn is actually a group of four islands namely:

Pitcairn

Henderson

Ducie

Oeno Islands

All of them are volcanic islands and are located in the South Pacific Ocean and fall under the British Overseas Territory. As of now, less than 100 people are living in most isolated places Pitcairn Islands.

World’s Most Isolated Places: Cape York Peninsula, Australia

That’s the map of Australia and the red colored area denotes our remote holiday destination-Cape York Peninsula. The whole area of wilderness may not attract all kinds of travelers but it does beckon the impulsive nomads.

The remotely located Cape York Peninsula is part of the Far North Queensland, Australia.

Oh, it’s a rugged terrain alright and it seems there are no paved roads but only frequently trodden trails that both the cars and the snakes use.

World’s Most Isolated Places: Koryak Okrug, Siberia

The red colored area in the Russian map points to the Koryak Okrug, located the in the dreaded Siberian region. The whole area is extremely cold, that is home to reindeers and bears. Of course, as many as 35,000 people give company to the animals. Its remoteness fascinates many travelers who simply cannot resist touring remote and most isolated places for a holiday.

World’s Most Isolated Places: Chang Tang, Tibet

The image spells all you want to know about how remote is Chang Tang that is located on the highest part of Tibet and bordering the Ladakh region of India.

The adventure-filled tourists of India brave the harsh weather to travel to Chang Tang, one the most isolated places in the world that are liked travelers who love to stay in a camp pitched on the vast and imposing wilderness.

  Do you realize how big this remote place is? It comprises an area of 334,000 sq.km!  Wow!. Wikipedia says that is bigger than 183 countries! You cannot stay in this wilderness but just you can cross over from India to Tibet through this scary territory.

World’s Most Isolated Places: Mount Roraima, Venezuela

Pakaraima chain of mountains is part of Ayan mountains in the counties of Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana. Mount Roraima is located in this mountain range. It is visited by travelers who are looking to visit all the remote but beautiful most isolated places on the earth. Mount Roraima has some of the endemic flora in the world.

  World’s Most Isolated Places: Socotra Island, Yemen

Oh, what a beautiful place to get away! The island is home to rare species of plant that are also endemic to Socotra Island, one of the most isolated places in the world.  There are three more islands that are part of Socotra archipelago:

Abd al Kuri

Samhah

Darsa,

Socotra island is home to a very rare tree called Socotra dragon tree.

Here are some of the endemic bird species of Socotra Island:

Socotra warbler

The Socotra Sunbird

Socotra Starling

Endemic Bird Socotra golden-winged grosbeak

World’s Most Isolated Places: Kerguelen Islands, South Indian Ocean

How do you respond to this name, “Desolation Island”? The Kerguelen Islands get this name because of its remoteness. A whole Kerguelen Plateau is almost submerged here.

Let us see how difficult it is to go this remote and most isolated places. From the well-known vacation place Réunion Island, it about 28 days to reach covering 9000 plus km. On the way, the ship docks at Crozet, Kerguelen, and Amsterdam islands. I think traveling to such a desolate place all alone is not advisable. However, a group of 10 or more like-minded travelers would certainly enjoy a short stay in this remote and most isolated places.

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Breathtaking Lavender Farms in the United States

Where can you see breathtaking Lavender Farms in the United States?

I believe huge flower gardens are only visited by flower buyers and film production people.More over large flower fields like Lavender Farms are included in the tour itinerary of neither individual tourists nor package tour organizers.

I wish there are exclusive package tours to visit large flowers gardens such as:

Lavender fields

Rose Gardens

Tulip gardens

Jasmine farm

Someone sent me inviting photographs of stunningly beautiful lavender farms to add them to my Pinterest Pin Boards. This made me do a bit of research on the web to find out if there are big-size lavender fields in the United States and where one can see breathtaking Lavender Farms in the United States? I also wanted to know whether such lavender flower gardens allow visitors, show them around and sell lavender products such as lavender essential oils, perfumes, talcum powder, and lavender flower dust.

  Why do people visit lavender farms?

Here is the finding of my pastime research.

Flower gardens too act as the perfect getaway from the daily routines.

Manufacturers of essential oils for cosmetic and therapeutic visit lavender farms to buy the flowers in bulk

Films are shot in the backdrop of rows and rows of lavender flowers

One can buy authentic and pure lavender infused wine, lavender honey, and lavender ice cream.

5 lavender farms in the United States that the above three categories of visitors go.

Trivia:

Mostly, Asian tourists show a keen interest in visiting lavender fields.

Lavender by the bay, East Marion, New York, U.S.

Best time to visit the lavender farms is during their flowering season that begins in mid-April and lasts until the first week of November. This New York-based lavender farm is now open from 9 am to 5 pm.

The huge 17-acre farm named ‘Lavender by the bay’ is located at 7540 Main Rd. East Marion, New York. After roaming around the fragrant lavender fields, you can enter their gift shop to buy non-edible souvenirs. Please note that you have to pay around $10 per person as visiting fee.

In case you are not able to personally visit this American lavender farms but still interested in buying lavender products online, you can visit: https://ift.tt/2HJx12b

Pelindaba Lavender Farms, San Juan

Here is one more reason for you to visit the San Juan Islands near Seattle. The Pelindaba lavender farms is bigger than the New York-based Lavender by the Bay. The San Juan lavender fields spread over 25 acres. Travelers to the Pelindaba lavender fields are in for a pleasant surprise; they can sit by a lake inside the farm and enjoy a mini-picnic looking at the Olympic Mountains at the distance.

Oh yes, there is a lavender farms tour arranged by the farm owners. The visit is free and the visitors are allowed from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. You can also by several lavender-based farm products that include:

Personal cosmetics such as soaps, shampoos, and skin care

Lavender scented candles

The Lavender jewels

Lavender perfumed pesticides

For more details about the season and public holidays, please visit https://www.pelindabalavender.com/visiting-the-farm-a/278.htm

Lavender Valley Farm, Portland, Oregon

Their website https://ift.tt/2rhn6pH says the lavender season is not yet open and the website is getting updated as of now. So, not much information is available. However, I found out that the Lavender Valley Farm is located in Portland, Oregon’s largest city. The lavender field itself is seen with a backdrop of Mount Hood.

When you visit this lavender farms in July, you can buy lavender honey and skin lotion. Lavender Valley farm cultivates as many as 10 different lavender flowers!

Red Rock Ranch Lavender Farms, Arizona

Address: R 5305, Concho, AZ 85924, USA

Phone: +1 928-337-2289

The Red Rock Ranch Lavender Farms has announced the 2018 lavender festival dates. It starts from June 21st and ends on July 1st. The annual lavender festival at the Arizona lavender fields will allow visitors from 9 am to 3 pm.

The entry fee is $5 per person. However, if you buy a lavender festival package for $12, you are allowed to taste 4 different wines. In addition, if you want to buy a bottle of wine that you liked, you will get 10% off. Oh yes, you will be given a lavender bouquet.

Here is a video clip of the Lavender Festival at Concho, Arizona.

The Red Rock Ranch Lavender Field also sells a range of lavender edible and non-edible products.

To know what you can buy at the Red Rock Ranch Lavender Farm, please visit http://www.redrockfarms.com/gift-sets/

Los Poblanos Lavender Farms, New Mexico

Contact: 4803 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA Phone: +1 505-344-9297

I know Mexico is not a favorite holiday destination among the majority of the Europeans but there is no dearth of tourists to Mexico from all other states of America. A fair number of Indians also prefer New Mexico as their vacation destination.

The Los Poblanos allows visitors during June and July only when the lavender blooms fully. Probably, this is the only lavender farms in the United States that offers lodging and boarding facilities at the farm site itself. The rooms are more than comfortable and the food is nothing but hygienic and tasty.

I have read about three more lavender farms in the United States.

Purple Haze Lavender Farms, Sequim, Washington

White Oak Lavender Farms in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Peace Valley Lavender Farms, Pennsylvania

I found it difficult to collect licensed images of them and without images , I can’t motivate you to visit a lavender farms-right?

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10 French Attractions for True Fans of France

France, to be more exact, Paris is the dream holiday visit to a majority of the people in the U.S., Japan, and India. They are mostly lured by what they have read in history books during their school days. For them, Paris is all entertainment, fashion, and sophistication.

However, when they finally land in Paris, they have not much idea about what they wanted to see in France. Of course, they would have the following French sightseeing places in their two or three days of the itinerary.

Eiffel Tower

Champs Elysees

Notre Dame

Stroll by the river Seine

The Louvre museum

Luxembourg Palace

They will wind up their France travel after dining at a few roadside cafes, buy a bottle or two famous French wine and bid goodbye to Paris.

France offers something for everyone. Tourists have myriad tastes and preferences such as:

Historical monuments

Museums

Libraries

Beaches

Lakes, waterfalls, and rivers

Mountains and hills

Countryside sightseeing

Wildlife safaris

Shopping for cheese and perfumes

And more…

Well, France is all of these and much more so that no tourist ever regrets his trip to France.

In this blog post, I have listed about 10 places spread over the country that a first-time tourist will enjoy. These wonderful attractions in France include:

Museums

Ancient cities

Castles

Alps

Pyrenees

Great French landmarks

Chateaux

Chateau de Chenonceau, France

The 16thcentury Chateau de Chenonceau is a prime attraction of Loire Valley. It is built on the banks of river Cher. When you go to the Loire Valley to see the majestic Chateau de Chenonceau, you can also see some more chateaux namely Château de Amboise and Chateau de Villandry. Additionally, you can taste one of the best French wines in Lore Valley that are located at a distance of 207 km from the  capital, Paris.

Epernay Champagne

France without Champagne is Italy without pasta cafes-right? When you visit France, try to visit ‘Epernay’, the champagne capital of the world.

Epernay champagnes are world famous. This small town is the center of several champagnes. You ask for the way to go to the Avenue de Champagne, an exclusive street to drink big champagne brands that include De Castellane, Moët et Chandon, and Mercier.

Cannes, France

Who has not heard of Cannes where the annual film festival is held every year during the month of May? Cannes is located on the French Rivera, on the Mediterranean coast. Cannes is also world headquarters for fashion clothes and designer jewelry. The city is littered with high-end boutiques. It is an expensive city to stay and eat.

Val d’Isere, France

Ah, Val d’Isère is a ski resort written all over it. Wonderful skiing trails, verdant meadows attract mountain enthusiasts and winter sports buff from other parts of Europe. The mountain range is French Alps and the Val d’Isère is located on the Italian border.

French Rome

Do you fancy Roman fine arts & architecture, Italian cuisine, and perfumes? Then, include Nimes city in your France tour program. It is located in Southern France and is known for Roman architectural buildings, Roman monuments, all inside this small French town.

Camargue

If you are a birding enthusiast, then, go to Camargue, a natural bird sanctuary that is home to hundreds of migratory birds such as Flamingos.

A record 500 species of birds are spotted in Camargue, in Western France. Some of the birds you can identify in Camargue are:

White-stork.

Little Egret

Heron

Eurasian Spoonbill

Oddly, Camargue houses a large number of white horses also. Camargue is near the city of Aries, Southern France. This birds’ haven is situated on the banks of river Rhone.

Vieux Lyon, France

That looks like a typical French town-eh? I am sure you recognize it having seen in films and on web images. Vieux Lyon is often filmed or portrayed as a model town of French Renaissance. If you want to see the true French culture followed by original French people living in brightly painted townhomes, you should make it a point to visit Vieux Lyon.

Millau Bridge

The Millau Bridge is all steel cables and concrete and looks simply stunning. It is said to be the tallest bridge in the world situated at an elevation of over 1100 feet! The river flowing under this marvelous bridge is River Tarn, in Southern France.

Reims Cathedral

OMG! What an imposing looking church. During the monarchical times of France, the crowning ceremony of every monarch was performed in this ancient cathedral that was built in the 13th century. Do you know that the Reims cathedral attracts more than one million ardent Christians every year?

Annecy, France

Looks like a laid-back and peaceful place, this small city of canals. You can call it a French Venice. Located in the Southeastern part of France, one can enjoy a boat ride on many of the city’s winding canals. If you think you have had enough of water, take a long walk on the town’s cobbled streets that are lined with brilliantly colored houses.

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5 Best Canopy Walk in Australia

So, what exactly a canopy walk means?

I think the picture below gives you the full answer to your curiosity.

How A Canopy Walk Came Into Being?

You walk through a forest, especially a green one that is thick and oddly humid instead of making you feel cool under the canopy. After all, the sunlight is shielded by the dense foliage.

As you walk through the trees, you spot beautiful birds darting across, attracting your attention with their sweet chirps. Your gaze follows them and sees where they peck their fruits and insects on the treetops. Definitely, You are delighted to see birds peeping out of holes in the trees.  You even spot a bird’s nest on a tree branch, high above.

You wonder how a bird’s nest look alike and wonder if they house the bird’s eggs or live chicks. And if You wish you can walk above the trees and have an aerial view of the forest.

It’s some nature lover’s imagination that paved way for the canopy walk these days. They are part of eco-tourism.

An adventure sport is part of a country’s tourism. Tree-top walkways attract even children aside from scientists, ornithologists, and botanists.

The canopy walk evolved now into tree house where one can stay overnight comfortably and get up very early in the morning to watch the movements of a forest.

Canopy walk are built in various countries and each one gives the pedestrian a different experience.

Some of the places in the world where you can literally walk from tree to tree without hopping like a monkey are:

Singapore

African countries like Ghana, South Africa, Rwanda

India

Costa Rica

Brunei

Let us walk over five exiting canopy walkways in various parts of Australia.

Canopy Walk: Otway Fly Treetop Adventures, Victoria, Australia

Victoria is an Aussie state and a big one with a large population.

I am sure tourists to Australia don’t venture into Otway Rainforest. I mean the majority of the tourists only who land either in Sydney or Melbourne, go sightseeing in a whirlwind fashion and return home to boast they have seen entire Australia.

They are certainly not aware what they missed by not going to Otway Fly and walk high above the giant trees on the Otway Fly Treetop Walk.

Aside from the canopy walk, there is also the famous Otway Fly Zip Line Tour in the majestic Otway Rainforest.

Otway Fly Canopy Walk in Victoria, Australia, enables you to walk for 600 meters on the elevated bridge. As you walk on the trees, there are viewing towers and suspended branches that offer literally a bird’s eye view of the forest.

The Otway Fly is open for public from 9 am to 5.30 pm. However, don’t assume you can enjoy the canopy walk by reaching the Otway Fly by 5.15 pm imagining there is still fifteen minutes left. Since you require a minimum of an hour on the canopy walkway, the last entry to the Otway Fly tree-walk is at 4.30pm.

Since you are devoting an exclusive time to go to Otway Fly Rainforest, you can as well visit the nearby attractions that are:

Apollo Bay

Beech Forest

Triplet Falls

Tanybryn

Donna Buang Rainforest Gallery

Live Wire Park

Location of the Otway Fly Rainforest.

It is 200 km from Melbourne and 70 km from Apollo Bay.

Canopy Walk: Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk, New South Wales, AustrCanopy Walk:alia

If you walk the full 500 meter on the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk, it gives you goosebumps. As you look down, the ground stares at you from 100 feet below.

There is a watchtower too that enables you to see the Tasman Sea. Looking at a sea from a tower is a thrilling experience anytime, especially when the sky opens up. A splendid time to spend on the Illawarra Fly canopy walk!

Canopy Walk: Mamu Tropical Skywalk, Queensland, Australia

The Mamu Tropical Skywalk is located 90 km from the city of Cairns near Innisfail  town.

It’s a 350-meter canopy walk over the O’Reilly’s Rainforest in Lamington National Park, Queensland. The treetop walkway is at an elevation of about 50 feet from the ground. If your heart is not filled up with the tree walk, you can climb atop a watch tower and enjoy a bird’s eye view from 120 feet height.

Giants Canopy Walk, Western Australia

The Giants Canopy Walk is located near a town called Denmark Shire, near Walpole, in southern Western Australia.

If you are not familiar with the names of the above-mentioned location; how about Albany? It is 55 km away. The big city Perth is far off, at 420 km away.

The breathtaking tree walk is 600 meters long and is a part of the attractions in Walpole-Nornalup National Park that is endowed with rich natural beauty such as tranquil forests, towering granite peaks, and a calm river.

Wheel-chaired people and babies on strollers are also allowed on the Giants Canopy Walkway, high above the red tingle forest.

The Giants Canopy Walk in Australia opens the gate at 9 am and sells the last ticket at 4.15 pm.

Canopy Walk: Tahune AirWalk, Geeveston, Australia

I like the phrase, “airwalk”. The nearest town to Tahune AirWalk is Geeveston, Tasmania and it is located at 29 km away. The well-known city Hobart is 62 km away.

The airwalk is on a steel suspended bridge above the trees of Tahune Forest situated on the banks of the Huon River that flows in the Huon Valley, Tasmania, Australia.

The ground is 100 feet below the steely walkway. Visitors would point out at the lovely sight of the meeting of the two rivers-Huon and Picton. A confluence of two water bodies is fantastic to look at from a height.

The Tahune canopy walk is disabled-persons friendly. The time taken to walk on the 620 meters elevated and suspended bridge would be about an hour.

Take your children on a canopy walk; it is a big learning experience for them and to you too.

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11 of World’s Cheapest International Holiday Destinations

Sightseeing now a days means traveling to an International Holiday Destinations. Exploring one’s own country during the school summer vacation is not in vogue anymore; it is a thing of the past. Children cannot face their friends again if they don’t boast about their visit abroad during the summer holidays. They somehow convince their parents to take them at least to the nearest country for vacation even if it means traveling not more than a few hours from their hometown.

This demand for international holiday destinations put the parents under immense financial pressure. So, they too have done their online research and come out with a list of international holiday places that are incredibly cheap to board and lodge.

Knowing such foreign destinations have started attracting low-budget family travelers, lodgings and bread & breakfast rooms and inns have come up in these affordable international holiday destinations.

Based on the research and compilation of the parents, here are the cheapest holiday destinations abroad that still make your holiday memorable and ‘boastable’ too.

Before I wrote this travel guide, I glanced through the list and found that the majority of the cheap foreign vacation places are located in Asia. This doesn’t mean Asian countries offer little for tourists. In fact, I would say the Asian countries offer breathtaking holiday destinations of diverse geographical landscapes that can be only ranked next to Europe or Africa.

In this list below, some countries feature more than once. India is one such example that beckons travelers promising affordable stay, local transportation, and food.

This lengthy list of cheap international holiday destinations offer:

Sunny beaches

Fantastic hill stations

World wonders

The most stunning waterfalls

A wide range of religious places of importance

Breathtaking train journeys

Deep Rainforests and dry, deciduous forests

An abundance of wildlife sanctuaries

Mouthwatering cheap street food

And more.

You name it and you get it without you worrying about the expenses.

International Holiday Destinations: Manila, Philippines

This Southeast Asian country may not be too popular among American tourists but the Asians love this enchanting country comprising of over 7000 islands and islets which alone can be said to attract island lovers and beach buffs.

Manila as the capital of Philippines is liked for its beachfront promenade and great seafood.

International Holiday Destinations: Vientiane, Laos

A predominantly Buddhist country, Laos is an excellent and cheap holiday destination. Surprisingly, this little Asian country is a fine blend of Buddhist culture and French lifestyle. Even some of the buildings in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, portray French architecture.

Vientiane city is a beautiful international city with shady avenues, Buddhist temples and cheerful looking restaurants. If Bangkok is still beyond your budget (actually very cheap compared with many international holiday places), you can consider Vientiane as its alternative.

International Holiday Destinations: Quito, Ecuador

Quito is situated high up on the Andes. The elevation is 9350 feet! It must be the tallest capital in the world. Though the world famous Amazon Rainforest spreads into this South American country that attracts thousands of world tourists, surprisingly, it is affordable for you and me. If only you take your children to this cheap foreign country, they can become the center of attraction in their school and in your neighborhood.

Ecuador located on South America’s west coast is a breathtakingly attractive country that comprises of Amazon jungle, Galápagos Islands (famed of several endemic wildlife), Andean highlands, 16th-century churches that include elaborately ornate Compañia de Jesús Jesuit church.

International Holiday Destinations: Mumbai, India

Yes, I mean it, in spite of being the commercial capital of India. Mumbai is for all classes of people. The accommodation can be a little expensive but that is compensated by the low price of the street but tasty food and the local transportation facility provided by an elaborate network of railways, metros, buses, and three-wheelers called ‘auto’.

International Holiday Destinations: Belgrade, Serbia

Are you surprised to find a European country among the list of cheap holiday destinations? Most of the East European cities and town are affordable by a decent standard of living. This romantic European city attracts Europeans with:

The Beogradska Tvrđava, a majestic citadel at the confluence of the Danube and the Sava rivers.

The river Danube, itself is a perennial tourist attraction

Buildings depicting the Byzantine period.

Kalemegdan, a lovely park.

  International Holiday Destinations: Krakow, Poland

Poland is another East European country and is suitable for budget-conscious international travelers. If you visit Poland, you will have leftover money with which you can go to nearby East European countries such as Serbia and Romania.

International Holiday Destinations: Hoi An, Vietnam

I know you would be waiting to find Vietnam in this list of cheap international vacation places. The lodging is definitely affordable in hotels and hostels and the price of Vietnamese food is certainly cheap especially for the Americans who just cannot resist visiting Vietnam. You know why!

International Holiday Destinations: New Delhi, India

Though it is the capital of India, New Delhi can be visited, stayed and toured by very low-budgeted international travelers especially from the neighboring countries of Nepal, Bangladesh, Burma, and Korea. Even an American or European would say New Delhi is cheap for tourists.

International Holiday Destinations: Yangon, Burma

Ah, Burma! It is called Myanmar now. A small country but still an international destination for most of the Asians too. The cost of touring Myanmar is affordable.

International Holiday Destinations: Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. It is a perfect romantic city because of the existence of mixed cultures such as Soviet, Greek, Roman, and Ottoman. These nations have occupied Bulgaria in the past.

International Holiday Destinations: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Ah, this little gem of an island in the Indian Ocean is a very tourist-friendly nation. It is mostly toured by the people from cold countries because of a tropical sunny climate. In Sri Lanka, practically just everything is cheap.

Citizens living in these countries can visit the countries listed here with their families. Once they return from their holidays, they can leave their vote for their country of visit as one of the cheapest international holiday destinations in the world.

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Enjoy Your Next Trip By Using These Tips

Learning about traveling can be pretty overwhelming, but just like anything else, it can also be very easily researched and applied. Now that you have found this list of tips, hopefully you can come out a little more informed when it comes to traveling. This way, you can refine your plans and become a smarter and safer traveler.

Before travelling, make sure you check the projected weather for your destination. You don't want to be stuck with nothing but winter clothes during a heat wave or only shorts and tank-tops during a blizzard. Purchasing new clothing while on vacation may not only be expensive, but you might not have room in your luggage to take everything home with you!

Before you go on a trip, ask around for tips from friends and family. See who has been there before and/or what they'd recommend you either visit or avoid. Are there particular restaurants, sights, or shows you should see? You can also check out sites on the internet that provide advice from fellow travelers.

If you travel often, invest in small reusable plastic bottles. You can find reusable bottles at most large supermarkets. Putting your regular shampoos and conditioners in these small, reusable bottles is more cost efficient in the long run. Travel sized toiletries are often very overpriced for the small amount of product inside them.

In order to get the most out of your trip with a toddler, when choosing a hotel, you should make sure that you have either another room or a balcony. Since toddlers take frequent naps and also go to bed early, this will ensure that you will be able to occupy yourself while your little one sleeps. No one really wants to call it a night at eight in the evening when they are on vacation.

If you are collecting frequent flier miles from your travels, pay attention to the terms of use for those miles. In many cases, the miles expire just twelve to eighteen months after they've been earned, or they can only be used on certain dates and to a limited set of locations. Before selecting an airline based on miles, know the restrictions.

If the hotel chain you will be staying at offers a loyalty program, join up. Even if you're only planning on staying one or two nights, there are many perks to these programs. On the top of the list, is the fact that loyalty members are less likely to get bumped, if the hotel overbooks.

For someone who has never used a recreational vehicle or RV for traveling before it can be an interesting change of pace. With an RV one has many more options on where they want to stay at or go to. It is often a relaxing trip that one can take at their own pace.

Like anything else, the world of traveling is vast and has so much information available. Sometimes, you just need a little hint as to where to begin with it so that you can start your own experience. Hopefully, you received that from the above tips.

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