The Balinese Adventure in Indonesia

August 25, 2009 by admin  
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Bali has that magical and mythological feel to it and why not? It is a land filled with ancient temples, volcanic lakes, beautiful architecture and religious festivals. Bali is a land with ethnic culture and beautiful color. It is one of the several islands of Indonesia, situated between the islands Java and Nusa. The Balinese people are well known for their ethnicity and their creativity. In spite of modern influences, Bali has retained much of its ancient lineage in the form of sculptures, paintings and art and culture.

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Mother Temple of Bali, Indonesia

Mother Temple of Bali, Indonesia

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The Land of the Vietnam War

July 10, 2009 by admin  
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If all you know about Vietnam is the Vietnam War that took place ages ago, you cannot be blamed. Today however, Vietnam, stretching over 1,800 km up the eastern coast of Indochina is no longer the victimized land of war. It is a popular tourist destination where people not only come to honor those who died in the war but also experience beautiful authenticity of the Vietnamese culture, their traditions, the exquisite scenery, architecture and the hustle bustle of everyday Vietnamese life. The very fact that Vietnam is often opted for as a travel destination makes it a place worth visiting and experiencing.

Hanoi

Hanoi - Capital city of Vietnam

Hanoi - Capital city of Vietnam

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Scintillating Singapore - Land of Colorful Delights

April 11, 2009 by admin  
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If it is a quick visit to a small place with all the concoctions of an enjoyable sophisticated, ethnic and simple holiday then, Singapore is the place for you to visit. Singapore boasts of one of the most educated populations and offers many delights to the pleasure savvy traveler. The country is filled with picturesque locations, luscious gardens and parks, beautiful architecture and simply splendid water retreats. Not to leave out all the attractive areas to shop, eat tasty food and relax!

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The Merlion - Singapore’s national symbol

The Merlion - Singapore’s national symbol

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Traversing The Land of Smiles - Thailand

April 10, 2009 by admin  
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Thailand is called so because tourism forms one of the main sources of the country’s economy. Beautiful ethnicity and modern charm give the place a unique status as a tourist destination. There are beautiful busy cities, ancient temples, riversides, panoramic beaches and innumerable shopping malls to keep you enjoyably busy in this beautiful picturesque land of Thailand. The country has kept pace with the rapidly developing interests of the globe and has developed adequate infrastructure to meet the demands of increasing number of tourists every year. So, if you are planning to visit Thailand you can plan according to the specific areas of Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern Thailand.

Bangkok

Bangkok - The Capital City of Thailand

Bangkok is one of the most developed cities of the world preserving its ancient tradition and heritage with the same fervor. 50 districts or khets come under Bangkok with beautiful Buddhist temples and a variety of shopping malls forming part of them. The floating market is a great tourist attraction here. The Vimanmek Royal Palace is the largest building in the world made entirely of teak while the Wat Trai Mitr has a 3 m high image of Buddha weighing around 5.5 tons made fully of gold all in Bangkok!

Pattaya

Pattaya - The Jewel of the East

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Pattaya is a popular beach resort with a lot to offer the common tourist like swimming, water scooters, snorkeling, scuba diving, beach volleyball and para gliding. The Kon Lan Island or the Coral Island and the Million Years Stone Park, the Sriracha Tiger Zoo and the Pattaya Crocodile Farm are some of the places worth visiting here. The nightlife is a very popular attraction in Pattaya.

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden

The Tropical Garden is a great hit with tourists for the wide range of orchid species, beautiful decorative plants with the scent of some of the most fragrant flowers in the world. Do not miss the Cultural Extravaganza that is a one hour show presenting before the tourists a plethora of Thai traditions and ceremonies, Thai kickboxing, sword fighting and dances from all over the world.

Phuket

Phuket - The Pearl of the South

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Phuket is one of the most visited destinations in Thailand. It is the largest island in Thailand with beautiful beaches with a chain of mountains and valleys. The beaches are dotted with coral reefs and palm trees. There are dense forests surrounding the blue sea. Golf, kayaking, boating, catamaran rides, angling and canoeing are some other activities you can indulge in here. Phuket is also popular for its nightlife.

Thailand has a lot to offer to all tourists by way of dense forests, caves, captivating waterfalls, sunny beaches, historic temples and palaces. Indulge your senses here and have a wale of a time in Thailand.

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India: Land of Miracles and Mysteries

March 31, 2009 by admin  
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India is the most amazing country in Asia and it is very big to cover in one trip. There are several places of interest in Northern and Southern India. However the main ports of entry to India would be the Capital city of Delhi or Mumbai in the Western region. India is a land of many religions and wherever you go expect to find some religious place and it could be thousands of years old.  There is always some mystery shrouding these ancient places. India’s tourism can be broadly divided into wildlife, beaches and religious sites.

Taj Mahal, India

Taj Mahal, India

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Hong Kong - The Commerical Capital of Asia

March 31, 2009 by admin  
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Hong Kong is known as the Oriental Pearl and is truly one of the most modern cities in the world. As a holiday destination it an offer a plethora of things to do and one would never run out of options. It is also the commercial capital of Asia and you can expect to do a lot of shopping in the city. What was a simple fishing village has grown into a hustling and bustling financial city. The city is known to come alive in the night and only in this city of China you would find all kinds of food sold on roadside stalls. Downtown Hong Kong like any other big city is full of amazing stuff.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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Amazing Maldives - Get Captivated!

March 20, 2009 by admin  
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With the beauty Maldives has to offer, there is no doubt about how popular it is in the world. Across 7 continents it is very rare that you would be able to find a holiday destination which is so beautiful. This heavenly place is really for everyone! Not only will you be able to take part in various different water sports but you can also relax on the coastal lines and enjoy the sun.

Mentioned below are a few destinations that are likely to catch the attention of tourists while spending their holidays in Maldives

Male

Male is the capital city of Maldives and is one of the most popular tourist locations. This capital city is situated near the airport and it is very common for tourists to visit it in order to shop for handcrafts. A lot of people just end up visiting it because of the national museum that can be found there, this museum holds various different types of artifacts such as the Sultanese thrones and also various different mosques.

Maldives Island

Maldives Island

Grand Friday Mosque

This is the biggest mosque that you will find in entire Maldives; this is one of the most popular tourist attractions not only because of its size but also because of the sheer beauty of its design. The mosque was constructed in 1656 By Sultan Ibrahim. If you are ever visiting Maldives this place is worth a visit! This mosque can hold up to 5000 people and is really popular for its coral engravings which you are very unlikely to see anywhere else! Read more