India is a country of diversified heritage, world famous historical events, ultimate monuments, flaunting traditions and flabbergasting sights. Ranking 7th in the world for its area, this country is ahead when it comes to historical views, tourism and adventure. Additionally, this is the only country which is actually a hub of mixed culture as one can find the people of all religions living over here. And guess what? For this reason, this country has a high tourism throughout the year. In fact the beauty of country has compelled many foreigners to settle down there. There are many globe trotters who make a visit to India every year from various places to seek, explore and research the country from all the aspects. Although living in India gives a good experience, but a large part of money is spent in taking frequent flights to visit different places. This is certainly an issue for most of the tourists. Additionally, there are various sorts of charges applicable on tickets which are generally unknown to people. No doubt, lots of airlines across the world connect various countries to India, every now and then. Many of them regulate their frequent flights. Airlines have developed a lot […]
When spending your days in the one of the world’s most visited cities, you could use a day to change the scenery. Luckily, for those of you in Paris, Bruges is just a few hours away and makes for a delightful day trip. If you are thinking about how to get there, I would suggest renting a car for the day, as it only takes about three hours to drive from Paris to Bruges. If you or someone in your group is able to operate a manual stick shift, it will help you save a few dollars on the rental price. Do not worry if no one is able to drive a manual car; there are automatic options available as well. Make sure you pick up your car as soon as the rental company opens, so you can take full advantage of your day in Bruges. You won’t need to worry about any Customs procedures, making the drive even easier. Upon your arrival to Bruges, make your way through the cobblestone streets towards Market Square. It is here that the Provincial Court and the Belfry of Bruges will greet you at the town center. The Belfry is the beautifully erected […]
If you find yourself in the middle of a hot summer day down in Texas, then make your way to New Braunfels for a cooling adventure. It is a small city between San Antonio and Austin, and it is home to America’s great Schlitterbahn Waterpark. With over forty different rides and attractions, it is guaranteed that there is something for everyone to enjoy. In order to take on such a massive waterpark, here is a list of the top three rides you will find at the famous Schlitterbahn. 1. River Tube Chute With this ride you will have a relaxing river tubing experience. You wind through over three miles of natural beauty, as the whole way is lined with luscious green trees. Even the water used throughout the chute is supplied from the nearby river. At the end of the ride, you will end up in the Comal River as if you were never even in an amusement park in the first place. 2. Boogie Bahn Surfing Ride Are you looking for an adventure that will really put you into the summer mode? With the Boogie Bahn Surfing Ride, you can release your inner surfer and take on 50,000 gallons […]
By karlac1 How a unique island culture is taking its own version of “local” a step further When it comes to food movements, the word “local” is a rarity in Okinawa. That’s because restaurants in Japan’s southernmost prefecture have been doing the local thing long before it was trending. Or even just trendy. World-renowned for promoting health and longevity, traditional Okinawan cuisine uses primarily local ingredients. What’s more, it’s easy to find. Restaurants across this multiple-island prefecture dish out fresh, delicious fare ranging from braised pork rafute and custardy shima tofu, to stir-fried champaru and black sugar donuts — recipes based on longstanding traditions dedicated to fresh ingredients. More: Okinawan cuisine: The Japanese food you don’t know According to Kaori Yoshida, editor of Japanese-language website Calend-okinawa.com, the last five years have been particularly exciting on the Okinawa food scene. “We started the website in 2009 not just to share our favorite places to eat, but to encourage people to grow and spread their ideas,” she says. Since then, Yoshida says, a stream of new shop owners and chefs have arrived and infused passion, creativity and personal interpretations of island living into an already vibrant eating culture. Suien Meet the bakers: […]
I personally created this DO-it-yourself itinerary for sole purpose of experiencing the best of Japan in the cheapest way possible. Make sure you have your Japan Tourist Visa with you; otherwise, you can get to Japan. My Winter Escapade to Tokyo, Japan on February 2 to 8, 2014. I booked my flight in PAL, cheapest so far, amounting to P23000 + Including the Travel Tax and Terminal Fee Philippine Airlines Arrival Narita Airport: Feb 2 2014 FLT 428: 9:45 am to 14:55pm Departure Narita Airport Feb 8 2014 FLT 439: 19:30 to 23:15pm I booked my hostel reservation in Bakpak Tokyo Hostel thru booking.com, reservation is free. bAKpAK Tokyo Hostel 3-12-5 Ryusen Taito-Ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel: +81 3 3875 3264 How to get to Bakpak Tokyo Hostel from NARITA Airport The easiest and cheapest possible means of traveling is by the KESEI LINE to UENO STATION [H 17] and transfer to the HIBYA (SUBWAY) LINE to MINOWA STATION [H 19] Total Travel Time: Approximately 80 minutes We arrived at Narita Airport around 2pm, I hurriedly walked over and searched for Keisei Skyliner to purchase my ticket to get in and out of Ueno Station. I purchased the Keisei Skyliner & […]
If you are visiting Shanghai this season, then there are a few things that you absolutely must do. Shanghai is a city that literally bristles with buildings and its joys are there on the street level. This is where you can see life unfolding everyday in a bewildering manner. Unlike cities like New York or Rome, there are no such must-see sights. The essence here remains in the everyday life. There are certain things that you absolutely must do in Shanghai for they are exclusive and you would not really get it anywhere else. Find out what are those – Take a ride on the Shanghai Maglev train: There is the magnetic-levitation train ride which you can take exclusively to the city from the international airport. You should reach within 8 minutes for the train travels at a speed of 430 km per hour. Yes, you might be left feeling a bit whiplashed, but then this sense of disorientation drops a clear hint about the kind of fast-paced life you can expect in the city of Shanghai. Take a walk down Fuxing Park:Shanghai is one city that is meant for taking walks unlike most other Chinese cities. The colonial era […]
By sbusch Nichole Robertson roams the French capital capturing its browns, yellows, blues and more, for a blog and book When Nichole Robertson relocated to Paris from New York more than four years ago, she roamed the city. She soon hit upon a distinctive way of documenting her wanderings. She …read more Read more here: Paris colors — one photographer’s multi-hued take on the city