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December 15th, 2009

India is one of the best places to travel

India is one of the best places to travel and explore. India has a wide range of wild life species to see, a rich and rare set of flora, beautiful and romantic hill stations, breathe taking waterfalls, mystic mountain ranges covered by snow, great cultural and traditional things to explore, scenic beaches and deserts to spend time.

There are a lot of hill stations in India with sophisticated resorts and lodges to stay. Some of them are Ooty, Kodaikanal, Shimla, Manali, Darjeeling, Panchgani hill station etc. The Ooty and kodaikanal hill stations are located in South India and the best time to visit these places is from November to February. Shimla and Manali hill stations are located in the foothills of Himalayas and the best time to travel is from March to June. Panchgani hill station is located in Maharashtra and the best time to visit these places is from November to February.

These are the excellent place for Honeymoon couples and family members to relax and spend good time with them. The resorts in these places offer sophisticated rooms with all amenities like phone, tea or coffee makers, hair dryers etc. Excellent Jacuzzi, chilled showers, indoor squash, gym and ayurvedic massage center are available for travelers comfort and care.

The beaches and back waters in India are surrounded by coconut trees, white sand, attractive corals and species, beautiful sunrise and sunset. Hence these places are a splendid location to spend holidays. There are a long stretch of beaches like Kovalam beach, alappuzha beach, Anjuna beach etc. Goa is a land of beaches in India with a number of beautiful beaches. The resorts and the shelter places offer excellent place to take sun bath.

The back waters in Kerala are very popular and the people sport fishing regularly. They organize boat race and other activities year round to entertain the tourists. Kerala has a rich set of flora and fauna and hence many wild life sanctuaries, jungle safari and bird parks are there for those who would like to explore wild lives and forest. The ayurvedic recipes found here are derived from rare floral species which can cure many diseases and facilitate healthy living. Kerala is popular for wide variety of spices, so don’t forget to buy them.

India has a rich cultural and traditional background with interesting arts and paintings, belief and rituals, language and fashion, architecture and monuments etc. Agra has a rich heritage palaces and temples to visit. Taj mahal in Agra is the popular tourist destination with lakhs of people visiting this wonder every year. There are a lot of tourist guides who can explain the history of Taj mahal in many popular languages in the world. There are a lot of professional photographers who could capture a beautiful moment for you.

The other heritage place includes Fatehpur Sikri in Agra, Ajantha and Ellora caves full of rich paintings, Jaipur palaces where you could live a king’s life in those hotel converted heritage palaces. Visit India and explore its beautiful places. You would cherish those memories and would love to come again.

November 17th, 2009

Travel Tips to Thousand Islands National Park Jakarta,Indonesia.

Thousand Islands National Park is one of the representatives of the marine nature conservation area in Indonesia is located approximately 45 km north of Jakarta.

There are 78 small islands with large-altitude not more than three meters above sea level, And all the group of islands reefs.

In hundreds of years ago, coral islands that form in the animal colony of the dead coral. This colony was initially grown on the shallow sea floor, and the upper layer of the surface and experienced weathering. Then on the land the rock, growing pioneer species of shrubs, some species of trees and land there. The land is on islands are not the same as land consisting of land. Likewise, the plant and its animal wealth.

If you’re in Jakarta and need to take short vacation, there’s many place to go. But this time i’ll guide you to go to Thousand islands, Jakarta. There are thousands ways to reach Thousand Islands. From Tangerang, you can go to Tanjung Pasir. From there lived in a boat to untung jawa island, there’s famous “sukun” chips with affordable costs. Or can directly chartered boat to the rambut island and the islands archeology.

From the North Jakarta, Ancol Marina to be exact Scout Island you can take boat tours to the Thousand Islands. Travel time is approximately 1.5 hours. Or climb aboard the Dolphin fast Trans Jakarta. Want a cheaper there’s once-daily ferry from the pier 21 Ancol. Time course longer approximately 3.5 hours. From Tanjung Priok to have Grill Island marine transportation twice a week. Every day was also held Saturday sea journey with jet foil, approximately 1 hour. With a trip like this will add to the experience your Thousand Islands tour.

If you like adventure, leaving all of the Muara Angke. From this place, you can ride ‘motorcycles sea’, ie a wooden ship that serves as a public transport from Muara Angke sea leaving at 7 am to Scout Island, approximately 3.5 hours. It could also be from Muara Karang to Scout Island. Perhaps this is the Thousand Islands tour.

If the purpose fishing, you can rent a timber ship in Muara Angke or Scout Island. Rent per ship depending on the location of the waters and the island destination. The fee can be negotiable.

some interesting objects:

Pramuka island, Semak Daun island , Kelapa island and Panggang island : Seeing the turtle breeding, animal observation and marine tourism.

Pramuka island, Opak island, Karang Congkak island : Wreck diving sinking ship.

Panjang island, Putri island, Pelangi island and Perak island : Marine tourism which managed by the private sector.

Semut island, Karang Congkak island, Karang Kroja island, Kotok Besar island, Kotok Kecil island and Gosong Laga island : for diving and snorkeling.

Pramuka island, panggang island : marine ornamental fishes

November 11th, 2009

Turin, Italy.

Turin is a beautiful and well organized city surrounded by Alps in northern Italy. It is the capital city of Piedmont region. It is home for FIAT automobiles and football clubs like Juventus and Torino FC. The city is rich with history, culture, heritage and natural beauty. There are many  art galleries, museums, castles, restaurants, piazzas in the city. It was also the first capital of Italy.

Main Attractions:
1) Museo Egizio: This is the second largest Egyptian museum in the world. It is located near the center of the city.

2) Mole Antonelliana: It is the landmark of the city. Now it is known as national museum of cinema. This building is the tallest museum in the world. It is 548 feet long and started building in 1863. This is located near the city center.
3) Palazzo Reale: This was a royal palace of House of Savoy, was built is seventh century. Now this museum of House of Savoy. This is known as center point of Turin city.
4) Palazzo Madama: This is the city museum of ancient art. Located beside palazzo reale.

5) Castello del Valentino: This was the castle of Royal house of Savoy. This is located in Valentino Park.

6) Reggia di Venaria Reale: This is beautiful and grand royal residence. It is surrounded by beautiful royal garden. Now it is a museum. Venaria is about 10 kms from Turin city.
7) Parco del valentine: This is the beautiful and big park on the bank of river Po. There is a museum Borgo e Rocco medievale. There are two castles and one beautiful fountain in the park.

8) Piazza vittorio : It is the 17th century style largest plaza in Europe. It is located on the bank of river Po. There are shopping areas, restaurants around this place.

Places To go near the city:

1) Bardonecchia: This is a mountain valley located 90 kms from Turin city near the French border. This place is famous for snowboarding and winter games.

2) Milan: The major Italian city is about 120 kms from Turin.
3) Aosta valley: It is also another alpine valley about 67kms from Turin.

Foods:
Chocolates and Wine are very famous in Turin. There are local chocolates called as Gianduiotto. Piedmonte wines are produced here locally.

Transportation:
GTT is the metropolitan transport corporation for Torino. There are different travel passes available for 19-35 euros. This is extremely beneficial for tourists. Transportation and much entry to museum are free with these cards.

November 10th, 2009

Philippines travel destination

There is countless beautiful tourist spots in the Philippines and the island is known to have one of the best natural paradises. It is 7,101 islands which are surrounded by crystal blue water. The Philippines is full of different water wild life where tourists and even foreign divers will get fascinated to it. Beaches in the Philippines have great and fine white sand and cool waters that tourist’s people will surely enjoy. If you are looking something that’s known in the whole world, you can pick Boracay Island. It is considered one of the finest beaches in the whole wide world.

If you are also looking a place like Hawaii but you still want to stay in the Philippines then Pagudpud is a great place to visit for vacation. There are beautiful and fantastic strong winds and waves that you will surely don’t want to miss out especially for people whole love to surf. If you love swimming, Pagudpud has the long white sand where you can walk and swim all day you want.

If you want to try something new like waterfalls and cold springs, you can check out Camiguin, It’s known to be one of the beautiful paradises of the country. Most people considered it as “Garden of Eden“. Somewhere in far south which is located Samal Island Davao, Pearl farm is one of the premier beach resort. Although there is no pearl in the place but it provides the great experience you are looking for. You can experience the exotic fruit which called Durian that said to be smell like hell but taste like heaven. You can also visit the Kadawayan Festival with huge ethnic parades every year starting February till March.

If you want some unique and unusual view, you can always travel Bohol for more extreme adventures where Chocolate hills considered like Hershey’s kisses spread across a green background. You can also find here the smallest monkey called tarsier or locally known as maumag in Cebu/Visayans language. Because it’s too small, most tourist people have difficulties spot these animals.

Seeing Hundred Island located in Pangasinan will surely amaze your eyes. Almost 124 islands in number and covering almost 4,557 acres. One of the islands feature a cave that is only accessible during low-tide, contain defined formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Many people from the country believed that the island over existed 2 millions years. There are only 3 islands developed for tourist spots.
Traveling the Philippines will surely one of the best experience you can bring home. I highly recommend the country as I myself experienced the beautiful and unforgettable experience that will always be in my heart. A total priceless experience will be the great words that I can describe the Philippines.

November 9th, 2009

Island of Burano, Italy

A nice place to visit is the island of Burano. An island near to Venice, Italy. All visitors are fascinated Burano many colored houses which are reflected in the green waters of the canals, the Campanile wrong, the tranquility and calmness of the old ladies embroidered with their pillow and, among themselves, laughing and chatting in squares.

It’s like being in paradise, kids whizzing free with their bicycles, balconies with colorful flowers more beautiful, fishermen hoist the fish freshly caught from their traditional boats. As soon as you descend from the vaporetto ACTV you are in a green lawn where there’s a solemn sculpture artist buranello Remigio Barbaro, then further you dive into the banks leading to the main street. When you arrive in Piazza Galuppi, the only island of gracious ladies, shop owners, invite more tourists curious to go and admire the workmanship of the lace, then if you need to cool down you can sit in a typical trattoria buranella where you can eat delicious fresh fish.

If you do not have time to make a long stop at a bar you can catch a flight or an ice cream candy typical island (among the best in the “Compass”) in a pastry and enjoy it until you reach the end of Piazza Galuppi . Within it, as well as many other important works, there is a famous painting by Gian Battista Tiepolo.

Always in the same square is the Lace Museum, the Palazzo del Municipio, the well done entirely in Istrian stone and the statue of Baldassare Galuppi performed by Remigio Barbaro, a famous sculptor from Burano.

It remained in the square, pull over to the road, there are stalls that offer good prices for souvenirs of the island, local products in Murano glass and Venetian masks. Also in this street every Wednesday morning the market is held on the island and not far from here you can not miss is the fish market where you can see the typical fish of the Venetian lagoon.

Among the streets of Burano you can admire the various capitals at the entrance of the narrow streets up to the island’s most famous house, “the House of Bepi” painted with the use of all colors. The different colors of the houses, which today have become the main feature of the island, once served to define the property. However, there is a “legend” linked to the island’s colorful character, who says that the fishermen were to paint his own house in order to recognize it from afar during long periods of absence due to fishing. It’s really a nice place to visit.