It might not be the first thing on your traveling to-do list, but it is always unique and interesting to visit the cemeteries found within a certain destination. It can really prompt you to learn more about a city or country, and it is a simple way to get outside of the travelling norm. Over in the eastern portion of Paris is the Père Lachaise Cemetery, and it is the largest cemetery within city limits. Once known as the East Cemetery, Père Lachaise is located in the 20th arrondissement and is accessible from Metro lines two and three. On a sunny afternoon, it is nice to walk through the winding cemetery and take notice of all the different gravesites. If you are able to visit in the springtime, the flowers and shrubbery make for an even more enticing scene. Among the one million people buried here, there are some very notable people who use Père Lachaise as their final resting spot. One of the most notable is the novelist and playwright Oscar Wilde. He died in the year 1900, but was not actually moved to the Père Lachaise Cemetery until 1909. The large grave monument is covered in red lipstick, […]
In today’s busy world, having a vacation is a little something that many of us wants to achieve every once in a while. There are thousands of vacation destinations out there, but one simply stands out among the rest: Dunedin, New Zealand. The second largest city in the southern region of New Zealand, it is an exceptional tourist spot that boasts of amazing attractions and wonderful landmarks. These are the primary reasons why many holidaymakers make it a point to include Dunedin tours in their holiday plans. Because of its countless notable sights, Dunedin has become one of New Zealand’s most-visited cities and you’ll definitely find it interesting, especially if it is your first time to tour the said city. If ever your trip pushes through, remember that there are two places that you shouldn’t forget to visit: the Dunedin Railway Station and the Dunedin Gardens. Visiting them is definitely worth your time and effort because of the admirable characteristics that they bring. Dunedin Railway Station Built in 1906, the Dunedin Railway Station is a tall and grand structure that features glorious mosaic tile floors and alluring stained-glass windows. Because of its grandiose features, it is one of New Zealand’s […]
Spending a day in the Western Australian capitol, Perth, will most likely keep you enjoying outdoor activities in its year round warm weather. At the mouth of the Swan River is Perth’s original port of Fremantle, and it is from here that the life of the city begins. The tourist will notice the clean, white sand beaches and clear water of a long western coastline that is occupied by friendly suburban communities that offer rented surfboards to ride the waves with the locals, such as Cottesloe. On the coast, ferries shuttle passengers between Perth’s primary ferry terminal, Barrack Street Jetty, and Rottnest, Fremantle, and South Perth. Some of the jetty services offer dinner and wine cruises on the Indian Ocean or on the Swan River. Kings Park Along the Swan River and overlooking the compact city skyline, sits the beautiful Kings Park and Botanic Garden. It is from Kings Park, an attraction that draws in more than five million annual visitors, where one may see what is arguably the best sight in Perth at sunset. At dusk, visitors can find their own leisure spot in the park and watch as the light fades away to reveal the twinkling of the […]
Africa is a great continent and blessed with a wide diversity of wildlife. Although the other continents still has some wildlife, Africa hosts more than 80% of all wildlife in the world, and most of these animal roam freely in national parks and game reserves. This might also be the only continent where you will see animals in their natural habitat, undisturbed and living as nature allows them to. If you would like to see wild life in their homes, then Africa is the place to visit. Among the many places to visit in Africa include: 1. The Maasai Mara and Tsavo National parks in Kenya Eastern Africa is home to some of the biggest land animals in the world, and this includes all the big five. The Maasai Mara is home to many animals such as the lion, cheetah, leopards, elephants, gazelles, wildebeests, rhino’s, hyenas and many more. Tourist from all over the world come to Kenya to see these animals in these and other game parks within east Africa, with the wildebeest migration, one of the seven wonders of nature being one of them. Many people flock from far and wide to see this amazing journey by the […]
The highest numbers of tourists in the world head to for fun, and for their honeymoon. This makes us wonder why this is such a famous tourist destination. Here are 5 reasons why people head here. 1. Breathtaking beaches Seychelles is made up of a group of 115 islands. Mahe, which is the main island here, has more than 60 beaches for tourists to enjoy themselves into. The beaches covered with clean white sand with palm trees all around provided spectacular scenes for visitors. The Indian Ocean waters splash within these beaches where people can swim, old fun activities as well as explore the grounds next to the beaches. The air around the beaches is clean, and provides a serene environment where one can head to, to unwind. 2. Outlandish dishes and culture The people of Seychelles, also known as Seychellois, practice cultures based from Africa, India and Europe. Although you might term it as confused, this culture is fun to see and what as the people entertain their visitors. Major Asian and African delicacies are served here, with the famous creole cuisine being a major one of the highly served meals here. 3. Unusual natural beauty Seychelles is covered […]
Airplane accidents are limited in numbers, thanks to far-reaching safety initiatives maintained by airports and pilots. The magnitude of large-scale air disasters calls for fortifications in the way safe air travel is managed, so stringent regulations are enforced to keep the process as safe as possible. High safety standards are in place at every level of the airline industry, most occurring behind closed doors, unknowingly to the passengers who depend on them. When even the slightest breakdown occurs, danger is amplified among air travelers. Covering All the Air Safety Bases Automobile maintenance is significantly more forgiving than the requirements in-place for keeping aircraft in regular flight. The safety requirements applied to air travel are reinforced proportionally, to reflect the inherent dangers present when flying. While your automotive breakdown my result in inconvenience, aircraft failure ends in mass casualties and inconceivable damage to property. As a result, no stone is left unturned in the quest for 100% safe air travel. Strict maintenance and inspection schedules govern airplane use, ensuring that every vessel taking to the skies is worthy of the task. Technically demanding standards are applied to each aircraft evaluation, before pass or fail grades are given to each essential flight […]
You are walking the crooked streets of Prague, and although you are in one of the most intrinsic cities in the world, you are feeling a little down on your luck. If this is truly the case, then make you way over to the Charles Bridge, which crosses over the Vltava River. As you cross what used to be the only way over the river, you will notice the bridge is lined with statues, pedestrians, and small vendors selling knick-knacks. One of the last statues on your right, while walking towards the Prague Castle, is the statue of St. John of Nepomuk and he just might be who you are looking for. St. John was the priest during the time of old King Wenceslaus IV. When the Queen went for her confessional, the King had demanded that St. John share what she had confessed to him. Unfortunately for the King, the saint refused to disclose such details, as it would go against all that St. John stood for as a priest. Unfortunately for St. John, this would bring about his premature death and declare him a martyr; St. John of Nepomuk was quickly summoned to his drowning, after being thrown […]