Here are some of the most famous travel quotations from popular people. “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine “There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.” – Robert Louis Stevenson “The use of traveling is to regulate imagination by reality, and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them as they are.” – Samuel Johnson “All the pathos and irony of leaving one’s youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveler learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.” – Paul Fussell “Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.” – Jack Kerouac “He who does not travel does not know the value of men.” – Moorish proverb “People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home.” – Dagobert D. Runes “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is […]
The Philippines is an archipelago endowed with vast natural resources spanning thousands of years. The World Heritage Convention has taken notice of this and has included five of its attractions in its World Heritage list. Each attraction confirms the abundance of natural and cultural wonders the country has to offer. Here now are five Philippine attractions classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1. Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park – Palawan The Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park in Palawan was the country’s first inscription on the World Heritage List in 1993. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee cited it as one of the most outstanding coral reefs in Southeast Asia. Its 33,200 hectares abounds with diverse marine species. Tubbataha derives its name from two Samal words meaning “a long reef exposed only at low tide.” It is an underwater site that features two coral atolls with a 100-meter perpendicular wall stretching 10,000 hectares situated at the heart of the Sulu Sea. 2. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Palawan’s second UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located at the Saint Paul Mountain Range 81 kilometers from the center of Puerto Princesa but is still within […]
Are you someone who is not at ease with travelling with someone? Do you like to do things your way when it comes to organizing trips? If yes, then being travelling alone might be your best recourse. But what do you get from taking a solo trip? Here we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a solo traveller. Pros 1. The most obvious advantage is that you get complete independence. You are not bound by any schedules such as that of group tours and you get to do things that you like. No one will force you to go backpacking or hiking when all you want to do is another activity. By travelling alone, no one will wake you up at 6 am because you are in a group tour that follows a certain schedule and itinerary. Doing it alone can give you an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. 2. Solo travel can also provide opportunities for making new friends. It is less intimidating to approach someone and start a conversation when you are alone rather than two of you. You can start by asking for directions especially if you are in an unfamiliar territory. […]
People in Thailand love to celebrate so they have their calendar filled with holidays and festivals. As the rainy season ends, the country starts to expect the entry of many tourists who can participate in many wonderful festivals. If you have planned to travel to the country during the autumn, you can check out Thailand`s most celebrated festivals to make your stay at the Land of Smiles really worth it. Monkey Buffet This festival is celebrated during the last Sunday of November. In Lopburi, you can find plenty of monkeys almost overrunning the town scampering around temples and making naughty things such as snatching purses, cameras, food and just about anything they can grab from people. Holding the feast for moneys every November is a way for the locals to thank them for drawing people in. People set decorated tables on the Prang Sam Yot grounds where monkeys are seen eating sausages, fruits, desserts and other dishes that local chefs prepare. They even encase some fruits in ice in order to put more challenge and variety for the monkeys. Organizers stage the banquet into four various meal times to allow travellers enough time to take photos. Aside from the feeding […]
When it comes to travelling, age does not matter as long as you are able to do so. However, when it comes to travel insurance, the age will have an impact on the cost of the premium. If you are over 65 and applying for travel insurance, brace yourself for higher fees. Senior citizens are more at risk of getting sick or injured while travelling compared to younger travellers. At the same time, insurance providers have allocated a higher risk for them which explain the higher fees paid for travel insurance. Travel insurance for over 65 offer improved coverage and benefits than the regular policies. They are designed to address the needs of senior citizens, such as a 24-hour emergency service. Some providers even offer cash for medicines. Several insurance policies in the market today are for one way trips although some offer annual multi trip coverage. For senior citizens who are planning to travel more than two times in a year, then they should opt for multi-trips since it is the cheaper option. Fortunately, there are a bevy of firms offering travel insurance for over 65. If you are looking for an affordable insurance policy, use online comparison tools. […]
Dubai has been put into the world map since its economy starts to boom. Today, almost any Australian associates this emirate with luxurious lifestyle, variety of tourist attractions, and gravity-defying skyscrapers. However, Dubai is more than that. If you wish to establish a new career in Dubai, before you contact Dubai movers to relocate your items, what you would want to do first is to get to know more about this great emirate. Below are some random and interesting facts about Dubai that you may find enjoyable. 1. Dubai’s Burj Khalifa is the tallest man-made structure in the world to date. This skyscraping structure currently holds the world record for most floors in a building – 163 floors. It also houses the world’s highest restaurant, which is located on the 122nd floor of the building, the world’s highest nightclub, which can be found on the 144th floor. Burj Khalifa’s fountain is another record-holder as it is known for being the most powerful and biggest automated fountain in the world today. The fountain can shoot water up to 130 metres high or as high as a 50-storey building. 2. According to 2013 census, only 10 to 15 percent of Dubai’s population […]
Travelling is always a great experience. You get to see places and appreciate the beauty of the world. However, it is also an issue of safety. Accidents can happen all the time so we need to take all the necessary precautions when in a foreign land. We all want to make sure that our trip will go well and become enjoyable but there is also nothing wrong with being on the safe side. Here are some tips that will ensure that you travel the world in a safe manner. Be aware of news and alerts about the destination you are going to. Remember that you are going to unfamiliar territory so you need to arm yourself with information about the place you are going to. You can do some research, listen to the news, or read materials so you know what to expect and make the necessary adjustments and take the necessary precautions. You should ensure be aware of the tourism laws and policies about your destination. This will keep you from getting jailed or paying fines. Have your documents at hand. Since you are travelling to another country, it is important to have your documents ready anytime. Keep digital […]