Feb
26
Mombasa – A Popular Tourist Spot in Kenya
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Mombasa is a famous tourist destination due to its long beaches that stretch to a length of about 250 kilometers. Located on the southeastern part of Kenya, it receives at least 100,000 tourists in a year. You can visit the town by plane or ship. Most of the cruise ships on the Indian Ocean dock in Mombasa and let the people enjoy the cuisines. A two hour drive from Mombasa is the famous Fort Jesus that was used in the olden days as a castle.
You also get to enjoy watching the Swahili traditional dances like the Chakacha and you also learn a bit of the Swahili culture. There are numerous Swahili cuisines that you get to enjoy while at Mombasa and these include the baked Kaimati and the Kitumbua. Other dishes are the Biriani and for the lovers of brew, Mnazi made from coconut juice comes in handy.
Nov
25
A thrilling Desert Safari in Dubai
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If you are visiting UAE, then you must also be visiting Dubai and one of the best ways to share the memories with your friends and family is getting a seat in the Desert Safari of Dubai. Some of the activities that are included in this safari are drive through the deserts along the Al Awir Road, Dune bashing, dune driving, camel riding, belly dancing, henna painting and sand skiing. Most of the safari operators pick you up from your hotel at the stipulated time and drop you back when the tour is over. These safaris also provide you facilities such as Arabic coffee, fresh dates, soft drinks, coffee, mineral water and tea.
Meals are also provided within the tour package.
As there is no upper or lower limit to these safari packages, you can take part in it even if you are a single person traveling to Dubai. Because dune bashing is quite bumpy, it is not recommended for the children below 3 years of age.
Nov
18
Agra – the city of Taj
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Agra, one of the most majestic cities of the medieval era is home to one of the greatest man made marvels of the modern world. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is about 200 km from the capital of India. The word Taj is synonymous to the city of Agra. You cannot imagine Agra without the splendor and the beauty of Taj. Taj, one of the wonders of the world is what defines the city if Agra.
Taj Mahal was made in the 17th century by the Mughal Shah Jahan in memory of his beautiful wife, Mumtaj Mahal. History has it that it took the emperor 20 years to complete one of the greatest marvels of that time. Close to 20,000 workers worked day in and out to create this majestic structure.
The best time to visit the city of Agra is in the winter from October to March.
Nov
16
Things to do in Eiffel Towers
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Eiffel Tower is the tallest building existing in Paris. It is a 19th century iron lattice tower located in Champ de Mars in Paris. It has the reputation of being one of the most visited monuments in the world. The tower has 3 levels for visitors. A lift carries the visitors to different levels so that they can view of the city from the 81 storey building.
There are various things that tourists can prefer to do while on the tower. There is a stream of restaurants that are available for refreshments. Altitude 95 is one such restaurant that is present on the first floor. The tourists can have a look over Seine and Trocadero through the restaurant windows. It is a hotel cum bar with refreshments for the tourists.
Another restaurant named Le Jules Verne is located on the second floor and also has its own elevator access. It is among the top hotels in Paris because of its excellent service. The tourists can enjoy the vicinity through the tower by just resting 125 meters above ground level and enjoying their favorite cuisines.
Nov
10
Unique statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro
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Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; considered as the only one of its kind in the world. In the statue Jesus is depicted with his arms stretched outside resembling an embracing posture. The statue stands 39.6 meters tall, including its 9.5 meters pedestal, and 30 meters (98 ft) wide. The weight of the statue is approximated at 635 tons.
This statue is located at the peak of the 700 meters tall Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park. Essentially installed to depict the Christian faith in Rio, this statue has somewhat achieved an iconic status. The statue has been crafted from reinforced concrete and soapstone. You can have a splendid view of the sugar loaf mountain, downtown Rio de Janeiro and the beaches from the peak.
It has been included in the new Seven Wonders of the World on 7th July, 2007.
Nov
8
Visitor complex at KSC
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The John F Kennedy Space Centre is worth visiting for any person who is space enthusiasts. KSC organizes public tours which makes this building a visitor centre. Most of the portion of KSC is protected from outsiders. The vehicle assembly building had the largest American flag painted on it with only a star measuring 6 feet diameter.
The KSC visitor complex has museums, stimulating space rides, IMAX theatres and bus tours to have a look around the area. A person above the age of 12 years will be charged $38 as the admission charge. The base admission includes a bus tour to the observation gantry and to the Apollo Statum V centre.
The observation gantry allows a visitor to see the launch pads and the rest of Kennedy Space Centre property. The Apollo centre is a massive museum where Saturn V launch vehicle is displayed other than Apollo capsule and space innovations.
Nov
7
Niagara Falls- The Beauty of Nature
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From the volumes of the Niagara River, hail the world’s largest and most spectacular falls- the Niagara Falls. People who have seen it are awestruck not only by the beauty but also by the power of the falls. People who have not seen the Niagara are definitely missing one of the nature’s best creations ever.
The Goat Island: Horseshoe Falls lies on the Canadian side of the Niagara while the American Falls are on the side the USA. With about 4 million cubic feet of water falling on average from the Niagara, and from a gigantic height, the Niagara Falls creates a misty mystery about it.
Floodlights shine on either sides of the Niagara on the Canadian side. The Maid of the Mist, a boat cruise available for the Niagara can give you a real time experience of the falls. If you are interested in cruising, boats are available from either of the sides of Niagara.
Nov
6
Honolulu- The Scenic Escape
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Being the largest city of Hawaii, Honolulu has no dearth of places you can visit. With a number of exotic beaches and museums from the militaries and beyond, Honolulu promises to keep up to the expectations of any tourist to it.
The Waikiki Beach, the Sandy Beach, the Halona Beach Cove and the Kuhio Beach, are among the most famous and popular beaches in Honolulu for lazing and adventure sports.
Other than beaches, the museums and the art galleries of the city are also quite marvelous. The National Memorial Cemetry of the Pacific, the USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri Memorial are among the top military tourism that you can have on the island. The Bishop Museum, the Contemporary Museum, the Hawaii State Art Museum, the Honolulu Academy of Arts and Mission Houses Museum are also among top visit places in the city. You would also enjoy your visit to the Iolani Place or the Workspace to satisfy you hunger for art.
Nov
6
Jardin Exotique de Monaco- Heaven’s Garden
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France had no dearth of beautiful tourist spots and with Jardin Exotique de Monaco; it has perhaps found its heart. With over a thousand species of plants which are mostly succulent, the Jardin Exotique de Monaco is a must see. The plants are a constant source of enigma to any tourist to the garden.
The cliff foot shelters a number of stalactites and stalagmites that lead you in to a cave. The cave has been found to have prehistoric relevance and a museum of Prehistoric Anthropology was set up here to display the remains from the prehistoric era.
The view of the coast is magnificent from the exotic garden of Jardin Exotique de Monaco. Besides are a plethora of Italian and French Riverias that take your breath away even while traveling alongside you. The weather is also mild owning to the garden’s proximity to the sea.
Oct
22
Prague- The Mother of Cities
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The Czech capital and the largest city of the country, Prague is by far the most interesting of cities in Czech Republic. With the castle as the nexus of the city, Prague has a lot to boast about. With the largest ancient castle structure in the world offering the most fantastic views of the underlying areas, Prague begs to be different from all the other European travel destinations.
The Chrales Bridge from the 14th century is also one of Prague’s most happening places. The Josefov is the historical ghetto of the Jewish, preserved especially for the big Moorish styled synagogues and the Jewish cemetery.
The Czech National Museum, the Prague Giant Metronome and the Memorial to the 1989 Velvet Revolution are recent structures that have caught the tourists’ eyes. You could also visit the Prague Dancing House which is by far one of the most awesome architectural marvels. The Old Town, the New Town and the Lesser Town are also worth a visit to.