The Americas
Important Information Before Going To Brazil
January 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Brazil is a large country in size and it has several time zones. This country is rich in culture and offers a beautiful climate; however, summer does not start always at the same time, and not all regions have summer. It could be a bit confusing when trying to figure out when summer is implemented, as each year it may start and end on a different date. The duration of summer can sometimes range from October or November, or even December till February or sometimes March. Brazil is a wonderful location to go on a trip, and there are some things to keep in mind to prepare for the trip. Humidity is... [Read the full story]
Asia
Vacations in Bali
December 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The Indonesian island of Bali is probably the most well known and popular destination for visitors to this scattered nation. Its position in the archipelago is fairly central, between Lombok and Java. Bali is a center of the Hindu culture in Indonesia, and offers many exciting artistic experiences, from traditional dance and music to opportunities to see and sometimes buy the work of local painters and sculptors, alongside metalwork from the region. The first human inhabitants of the island are believed to have arrived about 5000 years ago, as they traveled from the Asian mainland on their way... [Read the full story]
Africa
Trips Around Kenya’s National Parks
January 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Kenya has much to offer the traveler, with a whole range of spectacular and varied landscapes to be explored. Along the eastern edge of the Rift Valley, for example, there lies a range of volcanic mountains approximately one hundred kilometers long. These mountains, the Aberdares, link Thomsons Falls and Nairobi, and rise magnificent isolation, with forests and moorland clinging to the slopes within the National Park set up in the 1950s. This is a site off the usual tourist safari trails, but those intrepid travelers who do make it here will be rewarded with views of all the major species (rhinos,... [Read the full story]
South Pacific
Mini Guide To New Zealand
September 24, 2009 · 1 Comment
If you are trying to decide when to visit New Zealand, consider a winter vacation. There are several reasons to travel to New Zealand during the winter including that there are a lot fewer tourists than in the summer months. The temperate climate means that you will be able to experience summer and winter activities free from the crush of crowds. Explore White Island, a volcano estimated at be as old as 200,000 years and named by Captain James Cook. White Island, a privately owned island, was declared a scenic reserve in 1953. Permits were required in 1995 and, as of 1997, there are only four tour... [Read the full story]
South Pacific
Mini Guide To New Zealand
If you are trying to decide when to visit New Zealand, consider a winter vacation. There are several reasons to travel to New Zealand during the winter including that there are a lot fewer tourists than in the summer months. The temperate climate means that you will be able to experience summer and winter activities...
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Mini Guide To Australia
If you’re looking for a great tourist spot try Australia. Australia is the name of both a country and a continent. Australia and the continental USA are similar in size, each covers roughly 3 million square miles. Population centers, such as Melbourne or Sydney are generally along the coasts. Sydney’s...
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Asia
The Indonesian island of Bali is probably the most well known and popular destination for visitors to this scattered nation. Its position in the archipelago is fairly central, between Lombok and Java. Bali is a center of the Hindu culture in Indonesia,...
Things to See and Do in Indonesia
To visit Indonesia is to discover a unique and breathtaking place. This is an archipelago of diverse islands, the largest country of this type in the world. There is a rich cultural fusion of Eastern and Western traditions that is unlike anything to be...
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Africa
Trips Around Kenya’s National Parks
Kenya has much to offer the traveler, with a whole range of spectacular and varied landscapes to be explored. Along the eastern edge of the Rift Valley, for example, there lies a range of volcanic mountains approximately one hundred kilometers long....
At one time the Republic of South Africa was imprisoned by apartheid. A brave Nelson Mandela changed all that and inspired a nation. This overview will help travelers in this area. South Africa was strangled by apartheid until 1991, far longer than...
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