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10 Reasons to visit 10 interesting places An Odyssey packed with fun and adventure unlimited
CONTENTS
Preface Chapter 1. Amazing Africa Chapter 2. Ancient Greece land-China Chapter 3. Mongolian mystery land Chapter 4. City of romance-Paris Paris Chapter 5. India Unplugged Chapter 6. Europe’s dream city-Venice city Chapter 7. Luxurious Las Vegas Chapter 8. Honeymoon Destination Destination-Hawaii Chapter9. Astonishing Australia Chapter 10. The Pindorama-Brazil Brazil Conclusion
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Preface
What places of interest are to be seen across the world? How will you find them? What is the best way of getting there? How can you fetch the most out of your trip? These all, along with many other travel related questions have been answered in this e book. To furnish travellers with useful information fused with exciting adventure and unforgettable memories has been the humble aim in the compilation of this little volume. The uniqueness of this e-book book lies in the fact that it is unlike any other travel e book book, which gives detailed guide to any particular city. Instead, the book is a combined package that helps you to get hold of popular destination places across the globe with interesting reasons to visit those places and builds some idea. After telling the traveller where to go and what to see, he or she can easily enjoy and appreciate, natural as well as manmade splendours. That this little e book may enhance the pleasure of those who make it their travel companion is the earnest wish of the author.
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Chapter 1. Amazing Africa With archaeological wonders, endless desert, pristine beaches,, range of mountains and wilderness of the jungle,, Africa welcomes you to its amazing land. Africa is indeed a dream destination for travellers. It offers everything from breathtaking action action-adventure to sheer, indulgent lavishness. adventure, nothing could more aptly fit than an African jungle When talking about action adventure safari and that could be the first reason to visit Africa. You have read them in books, books seen them in movies and TV channels, now encounter the famous ‘big five’ face to face – elephant, lion, leopard, rhino ino and buffalo. Apart from ‘big five’, zebra; antelope; monkey; cheetah; baboon; hyena; giraffe; warthog and more than 350 species of birds as well as diverse flora are the dwellers of African jungle. Just imagine you in the hub of wild life taking snap shots hots of ferocious animals. Isn’t that very thought makes you thrilled ed? The jungle Safaris in Africa are a must-to-do do activity for anyone fascinated by wild life. You can start off with the adventure by self-drive; drive; guided drivers or guided walks through th the bushy lanes. Any province in South Africa is perfect for a jungle safari, but if you are looking for something more than perfect, then Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga and Limpopo region is your option. But as you know over expectation is never good, yyou may well see all ‘big 5’ with heaps of other wild animals or you may not. Remember Remember, it’ss not the telecast of a National Geographic episode that you are watching at the comfort of your living room room. You need to drive slow, watch when other vehicles stop, pause at water cracks, hear the warning calls of birds and always keep your eyes open. To see a leopard resting in the branch of a tree, spotting a half-hidden hidden black rhino in thick marsh shrubs, finding lions relaxing inside the rock cave or under a tree shade after a kill, or watching a large flock of elephants or Cape buffalos move silently beside the road are all priceless moments to be preserved. As you will be dealing with precious wild animals, a set of guidelines, rule ruless and regulations will be provided to you. Read them carefully and heed the words of your ranger. There's something pleasant about every season. But late winter or early spring are considered to be the ideal time as the grass is still low after winter, and water holes are less, making spotting easier. Accommodations are provided within the Kruger National Park or in the nearby private reserves such as Timbavati, Sabi Sand ((having highest number of leopards in the world), and Klaserie.
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Once you are done with the adventurous jungle safari, it’s time to move to the second reason to visit Africa. It’s whale whale-watching. Have you ever imagined of making eye eye-to-eye with ocean’s cool giants? South Africa prides itself as the best land-based whale-watching watching place in the globe. Watching whales in their natural environment is an awesome experience of nature that no one dares to miss. You don’t even have sail on a boat to the mid of the ocean to see them because Hermanus, also known as whale watching capital offers you the golden opportunity to spot whales from the horizon of land. Southern Right Whales are mostly visible from June to November along the Cape south coast. It is the perfect time of the year to go for a whale whale-watching voyage. Whales often come near the shoreline, sometimes you can spot them just a few meters away from the coast. Although the Southern Rights’ amazing displays of elegant water acrobatics usually steal the limelight, there are also chance to get fascinated by mink minke, humpback and even killer whales. Ass far as identifying the whales, a skilled guide will help you with that. Other good places from where the gentle ocean’s giantss can be spotted standing at the shore are Algoa Bay, Plettenberg Bay and down the Wild Coast. Ranging from affordable campsites, luxurious hotels and economic hostels, Hermanus is nested with many accommodation options. The great Pyramids of Giza are more than a reason to visit the amazing land of Africa. The Pyramids in Egypt are more than 4500 years old and the only existing monuments of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. An Arabic proverb is that "man fears time, but time fears the pyramids". Few thousand years old and still standing tall, don’t you think they astonish enough enough? Before the inception of machines and technology, how was it possible to build such massive structures so long ago by human beings? They more seem to be like wonders created eated by God. Actually, there are more than 100 pyramids in Egypt, the Pyramids yramids of Giza being the most famous. Your competent Egyptologist will guide you through the mesmerizing information related to the three pyramids: Khafre, Khafre Cheops and Menakaure. You are also treasured with an option to enter one of the Pyramids in additional cost. After visiting the these pyramids, you can then go on across the plateau to take snap shots of you in front of the three pyramids mounting from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the backdrop. A short drive to the city side of the plateau will take you to the feet of the Sphinx which is 5|Page
the enigmatic symbol off Egypt for thousands of years. Yes, it is the popular figure that you have come across many time in TV, company logo, online games etc. The Sphinx has the head of a king and the body of a lion lion, and is brimmed with mystery, comprising unanswered questions as who built it and why. In addition you may visit Papyrus Institute to watch how this famous artwork is made. The Great Sphinx and the Solar Boat Museum are few steps away from the pyramids. So wait no more, witness this last standing wonder and unfold its mystery. The Table Mountain in Cape Town is a ‘not to be missed’ natural wonder of the world. Table Mountain proudly enlists itself as one of the official New 7 Wonders of Nature, followed by a voting where more than 100 million people voted. You can be at the peak of Cape Town’s most famous icon in just few minutes by taking a cable car ride, or you can even experience another slice of adventure by climbing it. The table cars consist of rotating floors and wide windows though which you can glimpse the most while travelling. From the crown of Table Mountain, get the outstanding views of the Cape Town city centre, neighboring suburbs and the Atlantic Ocean. Its rich biodiversity includes more than 1500 species of plants. This place has always been an iconic tourism draw card. Each African location has its own charisma charisma, with something unique to offer. Blend of safari destinations with multinational cities, an extended coastline with diverse scenery can nowhere to be found other than Africa Africa. The ascetically beautiful and majestic Namib Namibian Desert, birth place of Homo sapiens, Okavango River disappearing beneath the desert sands to create the world's only delta inland, Zanzibar's immaculate white beaches and balmy azure waters of the Indian Ocean are all treasured under the shelter of Africa. Besides, who doesn’t want an affordable holiday? In Africa, you can easily afford luxury and spend money for shopping and other delights! Also the place is bloomed with world class facilities. Whether you pick Afro-chic chic or authentic Africa, you’ll never face trouble with the transportation,, finding a comfortable place to stay or having a great meal. Along with the incomparable natural beauty, Africa is brimmed with over 130 adventures and counting which offers something for everyone from mountain marches to shark cage-diving. Feel the nation’s struggle for freedom in the air which was brought in by Ma Mandela, Pieterson and many other eminent revolutionaries. Go almost anywhere in the amazing terrain of 6|Page
Africa and experience the decisive combo of wildlife, nature, adventure, culture, heritage and vibe. You’re spoilt for choice, so pack it in and head to Africa.
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Chapter 2. Ancient Greece Welcome to realm of Greece, where western philosophy had its inception, Hippocrates and Galen gave new dimensions to science, the old azure Mediterranean Sea surrounds Athens, Spartan warriors took birth and many more historical remains brushed with contemporary charm. Explore the heart of Europe’s oldest city, from the Acropolis to the Olympia. Wander the beaches drenched in mythology and islands with history of Ionian tribes. And discover the milieu that played roles in Homer and Plato’s epics that reshaped shaped Western civilization. civilization “Mighty indeed are the marks and monuments of our empire which we have left. Future ages will wonder at us, as the present age wonder at us now”. These lines nes were addressed to Athenians by Pericles during their war with Sparta and he was so right. The ancient Greeks left their marks all over the Mediterranean lands. Let’s start with Athens. Your first reaction after arriving Athens may be surprising. You mayy feel the busy, high hightraffic flow, noise and sprawl are diminishing the ancient zest zest.. But the city reveals her beauty herself bit by bit, until you wake up one day with a ‘wow’ expression and realize how beautiful the city is. In between the modern outfit outfit,, slices of historic treasure are waiting to bee discovered. A must visit destination is Athens’s Acropolis crowned with Parthenon and Erecthion,, Athena's sacred temple. But, the ‘not to be missed’ list doesn’t end here. It includes the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Greek Agora, the Archeological Museum and Hadrian's Arch. A trek to the Lykavittos Hill may be a clever way to commence your trip, as it offers a sweeping panorama of the city below. The district of Plaka, nested just below the Acropolis, is the quaintest area of Athens, containing cluster of cafes, gift shops and taverns. The paved streets, live performances and open-air air restaurants make Plaka an excellent choice to stay in Athens. Now let’s head to Island of Santorini,, probably the most famous non-estate non island in the earth for its unique landscape. Hilltop villages and parishes offer unbelievable views over the spectacular Southern Aegean Island and the surrounding azure sea. Whitewashed houses with blue sky backdrop and dazzling light give Santorini an obvious Greek-island-glow. glow. The vista has all the drama you might be expecting from a dead volcanic island. What Santorini Island lacks is expansive sandy beaches. But the fabulous cliff cliff-side side swimming pools and oceanic panoramas are 8|Page
enough to make up for spacious beaches. The Kamari and Monolithos are popular beaches, and the satellite islands of Palea Palea, Thirassia and Nea Kameni, can be reached by ferry ferry. A living volcanic legacy, Atlantis folklores, lost Minoans, vampire tales, swell sunsets, local wines, s, superior restaurants and oodles of tourists are unmatchable experience to be treasured for life time. Your tour to Greece is incomplete without visiting Olympia,, showcasing the foundation of ancient Greece's noteworthy athletic competitions. You can witness leftovers marking the stadium's base and the somewhat restored Palaestra which was the training hub for Olympic athletes. The Olympic Games that we see today have been originated from this ancient concept,, but the sp spirit of the ancient Olympics which showcased blood sheds and warring conflicts on the name of sports are nowhere to be seen today, which is definitely good good. The Temple of Zeus is the most famous holy structure on the location and the vestiges of temples of Apollo Epikourios and Aphrodite can also be spotted on the grounds. The city's antique Olympia Museum houses a wide collection of art crafts from the site. Apart from these, be ready to taste the contemporary flavour with Ancient Olympia Festival, Alfios river Eco-festival, Eco Olympia International Film Festival, local feasts, sports activities in Olympia Valley and many more. Hold on your breath. Greece has a lot to offer. The remarkable ruins of Delphi with astounding mountain panoramas are one of the most popular sites to be seen in Greece. This was the hub of the world where people would go to seek advice from the Oracle during ancient times and a place of worship for God Apollo. From Apollo's gigantic temple to the tholos at the sanctuary of Athena, the site has a sense of mystical surrounding. You can see the ancient Delphi theatre that was built on a high hill offering spectators a view of the full sanctuary and the fantastic landscape below. Mustering ng up a little imagination will help you to dig out the aesthetic beauty that the place had. Don't miss the chance to visit Delphi museum, which dwells the well-known well bronze sculpture.. The village of Delphi offers a fair deal of clean and affordable lodgin lodging as well as cluster of cafes and restaurants within walking g distance from the ancient location.
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Don’t you want to visit another planet nested in the primordial land of Greece? Meteora is claimed to be one so. Rock pillars standing tall beneath the sky from the otherwise flat land are the leftovers of Meteora's six monasteries monasteries. The architectural splendor greatly compliments the spectacular landscapes. The ideal time to vvisit here is during early summer, late summer or spring as temperatures is moderate moderate. The villages of Kastraki and Kalambaka give way to a more rustic appearance with a cobblestone pathway amid olive groves and hilly mountains which takes you to the world of monasteries, nature’s beauty, and panoramic sights of the landscape. A large influx of tourists visits Meteora's six monasteries every year year. You can opt for a taxi to get up to Meteora, but the hike is something which shouldn’t be missed. Just imagine back in the 11th century how monks used to climb it and then built most riskily placed monasteries nasteries in the world. Greece is filled with fascinating places, significant history, sun sun-soaked soaked island beaches, endless coastlines, archeological wonders and colorful cities. If you want a blend of ancient and contemporary Greece, take a tram ride alon along g the coastal road. Crossing the ancient wondrous cities, the tram will take you to the seafront modern cities.
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Chapter 3. Mongolian mystery land land-China China You cannot escape from reality but you can off course transcend the mundane plane and enter into the mystic and beautiful country where thousands years old rich Mongolian history, top landscapes, one of the eighth wonder of the world, coastal posh cities and the modern ghost town will make you wonder every time. The modern ghost town proba probably bly has grabbed most of your attention from the above mentioned wonders. So, with ith a pounding heart, let us take a visit to the empty pty city of Ordos known as the Modern Ghost Town own of China. Kangbashi, the urban center of Ordors city is filled with luxuries residents esidents for more than 1 million people where only few thousands inhabit currently currently. It is not a ghost town due to some economic issues or epidemic diseases; it is simple because government is unable to convince people to move there. In some way, the Inner Mongolia is still bearing its past mystery. Though the place has not been qualified as a tourist attraction and you cannot find the mentioning of this place in other travel guides. But, before the empty city gets crowded don’t you want to experience the horror ambiance as shown in the movie House of Wax. A well furnished city bloomed with residential complex, shopping malls, museums, multiplexes bu but lacks human beings and traffics! Isn’t this much of a reason to visit the location? If you are scared enough, shall we move to the next destination? This should the foremost one in the list but in order to add fuel to your inquisitiveness about the Ghos Ghost City, it was discussed first. Yes, you guessed it right. It is the Great Wall of China, the eighth wonder of the world. Host of websites, travel books and guides are flooded with good adjectives and information on the Great Wall of China. Can you imagine a man made wonder built years ago before the dawn of technology and machines that can be located from the Moon? Construction of the Great Wall began in the fifth century BC during the reign of first emperor, Qin Shi Huang and continued till 6th century. Now, this gigantic wall serves as a transportation corridor allowing the imposition of duties and taxes on goods along the Silk Road and acts as border controls.. Besides, various sports activities and marathon festivals takes place on the 11 | P a g e
location n which amuses tourists and localites. The Great Wall of China spreads 6,000km across China and is undoubtedly one of the most surprising achievements of mankind. If you want a Venetian experience with a specifically Chinese twist visit Li Jiang City. While the greater portion of Li Jiang iang is typically modern and crowded, the old Lijiang is still peeping through the posh garb which showcase incredible rustic villages full of canals, conventional Chinese architecture, and the folk culture that you can’t u usually see an in increasingly modernized China. In a nut shell, it is a fairly land that we have came across in fairy tale books or animated movies which is blessed with clear azure streams, fresh air, breathtaking snow mountains and fairly undisturbed lan landscape inhabited by friendly, helpful folks. E Experience the Naxi ancient music and culture culture, spend one entire day on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain which is the paradise land for photography, trek and hike Tiger Leaping Gorge, date on Cloud Fir Meadow, witness tthe he 500 year old Yufeng Temple which reflects multicultural co existence, see Li Jiang Old Town. With uncountable hidden treasures, Lijiang should be one of the must visit places of China. Don’t you want to witness the world’s most magnificent example of the Karst Landform? China’s Yunan Stone Forest offers a brilliant view of Karst Landform. Walking along the place, you can wonder at the natural stone masterworks and are bewitched by the co complex and intricate patterns. The splendid, bizarre and steep landscape forms countless labyrinthine panoramas, including major and minor stone forest, Naigu Stone Forest Forest. Each one of them resembles various animals, plants, human figures and many other formations mations that your imagination can draw. Some are graceful, graceful some are rugged, and all are lifelike with their own distinctive characteristics. The Strange Wind Cave, Hongxi Spring with an underground river, Long Lake, Dadie waterfall will be your major attra attractions to visit in the stone forests. The faithful love story blended with stunning view makes Yunan forest an unforgettable gift from the basket of Nature.
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Are you ready to visit another natural wonder? As the biggest cave in China, China and one of the largest in the entire world, a trip to Zhijin Cave is unquestionably worth the attempt to visit and see the uniqueness face to face. Calcium deposits have formed a conjectural landscape of spectacular shapes and spirals which looks more like a vast underground ound palace crafted with velvety moss and sparkling rare rock formations. While moving from the small passageways to cathedral cathedrallike main foyer, you are surely going to be amazed and impressed. The gigantic Zhijin Caves is spread over 30,000 square metres and its roof occasionally soars as high as 185 meter in the air. Along with the caves, Guizhou territory is worth visiting for its murky terrain of high elevated plateaus and stony peaks. While walking through the quiet paths you’ll also come across some of China’s remotest and traditional parishes. Few steps ahead you can see the underground river complex and the Huangguoshu Falls kn known own as China’s highest waterfalls waterfalls. Each trip leaves with at least 10 people and lasts for 2 to 3 hours hours. Solo travelers who are visiting other than summer months may have to wait for long. Tours last from two to three hours. Take a skilled tour guide with you who knows the way back out of the warren of trails. China is blesses with ancient capitals, water towns, top gourmets, shopping paradises, azure coastal beaches, crystal clear lakes, snow covered mountains, dark caves and dense forests, warm sunshine, gentle breezes, Mongolian culture and rich history. So, fasten your seat belts and set off on an expedition to discover the whole lot of China.
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Chapter 4. City of romance romance-Paris
Paris and love are tantamount in minds of many. If you question why Paris is the most romantic city in the world, the answer will be a matter of personal appreciation. But Paris is certainly one of the most visited destinations for couples. May be because it is the home of Eiffel Tower, river Siene criss ss-cross cross the city, the charming cobbled streets with cakes and French expresso shops, the hub of art museum or exhibition hall, the family run hotels, the night view of Paris or maybe it is a dream route for the ideal fantasy getaway. When talking of romance in Paris, how can we not consider Eiffel tower ower at the first place? Did you know Eiffel tower was to be demolished in 20 years after construction? It was because of the fact Gustave Eiffel (the engineer who created Eiffel Tower) was given a permit that Eiffel Tower cannot stand after 20 years before it passed to the city set for destruction. But as it has gained value as a communication resourse, it was allowed to remain in place even after the consent expired. At that time, Eiffel Tower wer measured 312 meters in height, being the tallest building in the world. Today, the tower is 324 meters high due to the latter addition of antennas, making it the tallest construction in Paris and the 5th tallest in the world. It is considered as one of the global icon of France along with the tourists’ hotspot. You can climb or use the lifts to reach the first or second floors. The most magnanimous view can be found on the Eiffel Tower’s third level which is 276 meters tall. Separate lifts are availabl available from the second floor. The tower crowns the Paris night sky with its festive lights, and glitters with a bright flash every hour. A kiss to your beloved at the top of the Eiffel tower is what we call perfection. But if you cannot reach their, don’t get disheartened. Take the metro to the Trocedero station, grab an isolated bench in the Trocadero Gardens with a spectacular view of Eiffel Tower, nestle and wait for the magic tick when the Eiffel Tower sparkles and dazzles for ten minutes. Don't fret about embarrassing yourself. Loads of other couples will be doing the same in this well-liked liked "make out" location. How about slipping into the De Medici Fountain at the Luxembourg Gardens? Right in the heart of the 6th quartier of Paris, aris, the Luxembourg Garden extends 14 | P a g e
over almost 60 acres, attracting thousands of visitors sitors and tourists every year. Created in 1612 around the palace built by Marie de Medici, it is laid out with plants, shrubs greenery, big trees, flower beds and beautiful beautiful fountain. Because of its unusual layout with a fusion of traditional French garden and English English-style style contemporary garden, it is considered as one of the capital’s most beautiful parks and a romantic spot for couples as well. Couples, you can escape the sun un worshippers, children, picnic parties and chess players by slipping into the wooden alcove housing, the De Medici Fountain. The sculpture above the fountain symbolizes the doomed lovers, Acis and Galatea, sharing an idyllic embrace. Unlike the sniped trees ees and manicured lawns in the rest of the park, the alcove is enclosed by natural trees and flora, making it a thriving, private oasis which is just right for a passionate embrace.
A quite walk across the banks of the river Seine or sailing on small river boats which passes below the bridges not only seems romantic but also a unique way to discover Paris. Let us sail across river Seine, beneath the Po Pont Marie bridge, popularly known as ‘the bridge of lovers’. The legend surrounding this bridge iis that if you kiss under the Pont-Marie Marie bridge and wish for eternal love, you wish will be granted. The Pont Marie was one among the group of three bridges planned to open up the Ile Saint-Louis Saint during the inception of its urbanisation in 17th century. It is named after the engineer Christophe Marie who built it. The Pont Marie connects the Île St. Louis with the right side bank of the river. It has been reconstructed and re decorated several times after that. Apart from its construction history and famous legend legend, the location itself calls for a visit due to its scenic beauty and the night view like other places of Paris is spell bounding.. So what are you waiting for? If can kiss can ensure your relationship stan stand against all the test of time, why not give it a tr try? The phrase ‘I love you’ is the most romantic and sweetest expression of all time. Whisper sweet nothings where love comes all along with a basket full of languages. Yes, the Wall of Love is a fresco beautifully adorned with the words “I love you” in 15 | P a g e
311 languages. The red splashes symbolize broken hearts, the heart of a humanity which is often ragged apart and which the wall fresco tries to heal and cure. It was created as an epitome for lovers and a lasting monument which can be adored eternally. The wall stands at the Abbesses garden at Montmartre which is usually a small park for children. It covers a area of 40 m² with a total of 511 squares. The idea of romance is incomplete without gifting a perfect present to your beloved. Visit the famous shopping sites across the city and get hold of something unique that will last as a memento with you. Besides, look around the official museum of Parisian History soaking with the 500 years of passion.. The romantic places to visit in Paris are never ending. Paris, like any other exotic location will dazzle your eyes with its charm. Also, the exquisiteness of Paris and the contrast of it from one's own city reflect a mood of excitement and unfold experience that has never been felt before. It is a great reat place to revive romance and fall in love again because it’s spontaneous and natural rather than routine. So live your dream of a perfect romantic holiday in Paris.
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Chapter 5. India Unplugged India welcomes you with warmth and open heartedness in its land of unity in vast diversity that ranges from the grandiose Himalayas in the north to its sun kissed beaches spread over the extensive coastlines to picturesque greenery of sprawling tea gardens. India has become a major tourist destination and people eople across the globe nurture about its culture, food, dressing, beautiful locations and many more. A synonym of a beautiful place in India cannot be more aptly fit to any other place than Kashmir, the paradise on Earth. After visiting Kashmir, tourists often ften fall short of adjectives to describe its beauty since words like beautiful and splendid don’t seem to do it any fairness. Located in the northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir, the city showcase showcases wonderful natural vistas and nature at its best form. To add its beauty, the fresh water streams, calm lakes, delicious apple orchards, snow covered mountains and lush green meadows are playing a great role. Stay on a house boat, sail on a shikara across the Dal Lake, taste the various cuisines of Kashmir, sh shop op for the traditional handicrafts made of walnut wood and pashmina shawls, spiritualize your sole with a visit to amaranth temple and saturate yourself in the lush environs of this picturesque valley. If you are more of an adventure junkie, Kashmir has itss share of adrenaline pumping adventurous activities like trekking, water rafting, wetlands, winter sports etc. So have a trip to this incredible tourist destination or put it on your pail list at least. If you are drenched enough with the scenic beauty and beautiful landscapes, it’s time to witness an archaeological wonder. Probably you guessed it right. It is the one among the 8th wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal. A ’tear drop on the face of history’ that is how the poets and the writers are describing ing Taj Mahal since ages. Ever since its construction, Taj Mahal has always invoked great interest not only among historians, but also among poets, travellers, tourists, lovers, film makers and many more. The beautiful white domed marble sepulchre has beco become a face of country’s architectural legacy. It is situated Agra which was once the capital of the Mughal dynasty and even today it seems to linger the past. Once you get over the magic of manmade wonder, there are many other splendid archaeological creations near to Taj Mahal like Agra Fort, Akbar’s tomb, Red Fort, Qutub Minar (Delhi) which will transcend you to the realm of Mugal empire and its history. 17 | P a g e
To feel a flavour of diversity let us shift to south India and its sun bathed beaches. Goa is one such place which is popularly known for its long spacious beaches with amazing sunset view, golden sand and coconut trees playing with the breeze breeze,, waterfalls waterfalls, ancient churches, water sports activities, classy bars and DJ music at the beaches. Goa is the smalle smallest state of India but is filled with a power pack adventure and fun to be explored. The Goanese culture fused with Portuguese traditions display a different charisma altogether. If you are a history buff, explore the old, unique churches. If you are a beac beach bum, indulge yourself in the water sports activities or lie quietly and enjoy local drinks. If you an avid shopping enthusiast,, visit small shops at the Anjuna Beach. Whatever you do, don’t miss the dance carnival to the tunes of DJ music being played every ery evening at the beaches of Goa. After chilling in the beaches of Goa let’s move to the Land of Royals Royals,, Rajasthan. The very mentioning of the place invokes images and visions of Rajputana, Maharajas, amazing palaces and forts orts teamed with royal hospitality and magnificence. If there is one place that can surpass you into the old golden era, it has to be the Land of Royals. Adorned with monuments soaked in history, Rajasthan is the nest to some of the most surprising places to be seen. Be it the beautiful desert of Bikaner; the capital city, Jaipur; famed lakes and palaces of Udaipur, the azure toned Jaisalmer or hill station Mt Abu, Rajasthan’s basket of surprises are endless. Take an elephant ride up to Amber Fort from Jaipur, ur, a camel ride across the desert, Climb up Mehrahgarh Fort and grasp a panoramic view of the whole Jodhpur city, visit Ranthambore National Park to see tiger face to face, taste delicious royal cuisines, shop array of handicrafts,, jewelleries and dresses dresses.. In a whole, Rajasthan is place which provides a window to escape to the world of old palaces and royal culture.
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A trip to India is incomplete without witnessing its rich spiritual temples and worshipping the idols. Mahabalipuram is known as the temple ttown own located in the state of Tamilnadu. The place is bloomed with beautiful beaches and is the home to fourteen rock temples, three stone temples, nine gigantic shrines, four sculptured bas reliefs and the wonderful Shore Temple. The Shore Temples in Mahaba Mahabalipuram is the only surviving one among the original seven temples. The other six temples submerged in the Bay of Bengal. Mahabalipuram is also known as an open air archaeological museum which was created during the reign of king Narasimha 1 and Rajasimha that can be witnessed and praised even in the present time. The magnificence of the place is not only because of its architectural temples but the enormous casuarinas trees; the silvery sand beaches; the classical handicrafts compile together to form a collective llective grandeur. From loads of holy places, sacred temples to energetic festivals, splendid beaches to snow covered mountains, lantern--lit parishes to posh cities, love ove it or hate it, this unbelievable country has got all to impress you and make your trip an unforgettable one. No matter where you go, each place in India will offer something unique to its travellers. So grab some snacks, a bottle of water and start off.
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Chapter 6. Europe’s dream city-Venice The extremely small, densely populated, exceedingly concentrated with pizza shops; cafes; museums; glorious architecture and the amazing cannel paths are what Venice city is composed of. The monuments, churches or museums contains historic tales, the gondola rides imitates the romantic vibes, the famous annual carnival evokes festivity and fun, the pizza marketplace offers the largest pizza in the world, the picturesque waterways reflects thrill, the bars are perfect to chill, the true venetian cuisine tastes yummy, the contemporary art scenes mirrors seductiveness and long walks across the lagoon city let you discover its hidden beauty peeping through the crowed. The top attraction in Venice is its water ways. Whenever we think of Venice, a picture of the Grand Cannel nnel crossing in between the city full of small boats comes to our mind. So, let’s take a ride to the Grand Canal tour and check out whether our previous imagination matches with the real experience or not. The easiest and the most pleasant ways to take in the Grand Canal are by getting on a vaporetto. It is a rounded passenger boat of a capacity of 230 people. The canal may no longer be swarming with merchandise merchandise-laden freight boats, but it is still considered as the main road of Venice. Mustering up a litt little imagination is all what is required to understand its historical significance. The two mile trip from the railway station to the town San Marco provides an excellent introduction to the city, sighting you more about the ways Venice has always worked. So,, purchase Vaporetto tickets from a stop. Hire a self guide to pick out the sights along the way or just sit back and enjoy the view. You will enjoy the ride anyway, even better if you can grasp a good seat and few cones of gelato. Let’s move on to Saint Mark’s Square also known as Piazza San Marco Marco. This huge public place is the heart of Venice. Standing in the middle of this magnificent open drawing room of Europe is an experience to cherish for life time. The square is nested with stunning and historic buildings uildings in line including the Clock Clock-tower, Procuratie Vecchie, St. Mark’s Basilica, a tall multi-storey storey building with arch arch-like windowpanes. One more popular photographic graphic topic for tourists is the flock of pigeons that dwells the square. Apart from the stunning unning view of the Saint Mark’s Square, most people misses out a smaller adjacent square 20 | P a g e
which actually gifts more attractive pictures of the lagoon and the historic architectures that surround it. . Since 99.99% of tourists and travellers include this pla place as ‘a must visit destination’, it is very usual to find the place always crammed with people. They key to surprise yourself is that you should visit the place when it is empty. In order to do this you can visit the square early morning or late evening. Venice is not a nightlife town, so you can expect the roads and square to be empty by late night. The next location to visit after Saint Mark’s Square is the Doge’s Palace. With heaps of good reason to pay the hefty fee to tour the palace, the most important and exciting one is the walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs. The Doge’s Palace is the ex ex- home of Venice’s rulers, the Dukes. When Venice was a chief port city and the centre of a commanding city-state, the people who used to govern the city lived there and regulate from these rooms. The city’s court was also housed inside the palace and the prisoners were taken to the prison across a tiny canal passing below the tiny Bridge of Sighs. Touring inside the Doge’s Palace gives you a hint of how well and lavishly the ruling section used to live in Venice when this city was at utmost importance. You will notice that the palace basically shares structural walls with the Basilica. You can also witness the pri prison son after walking through the Bridge of Sighs. If you have few extra days in hand after completing all major tourist spots, why not give a try to wander the streets of Burano Island. The more you get into the lagoon from the core Venetian lands, the less crowdy it gets. Burano is one such less crowded place which is famous for its cartoon-like like bright colored houses, making the ideal milieu for a stroll. The color paints bathed in sunrays ays are genuinely so bright and cheerful that even if you walk for half an hour, you will not return with a smile on your face. Visit the nearby smaller islands of Murano, Torcello as well which are mostly nature reserve with very few population. There is a beautiful church to view in the Torcello Island. Travelling without shopping is just unfair. There are loads of posh and classy malls and stores from which you can visit in your home city also. Here the word ‘‘shopping’ it is not meant to visit the shopping complexes. Venice has something unique for you. If you are not a foodie, this may not be something in your consideration. But food lovers are everywhere. Assume yourself as a food lover and have a visit at the Rialto Market. After all, these islands are not exactly packed with vegetable grounds or grocery stores. So by visiting the wellknown Rialto market you can see how local people get their food supplies. The Rialto 21 | P a g e
market is chiefly known own as a fish market, but you can also get hold of plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. As a bonus, Rialto Bridge is within few steps from the market, market which certainly worth a little le bit of room on your camera camera.
If you ask a Venice tourist guide what are the places to witness and do in the city, you will probably get a long, never ending list of places which is quite impossible to cover within your stipulated time span. Therefore, it is advisable to make your own chart list and discover the ways by which you can enjoy the most. Venice ce has really a lot to offer.
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Chapter 7. Luxurious Las Vegas The never dying casinos, flashing lights and ringing bells of pinball machines, advancing science, spectacular desert panoramas, water rafting, arts and exhibitions, amazing fountains, themed shopping malls, fusion of cuisines and amalgamation of the bests from the whole world is still not enoug enough h to describe the luxurious Las Vegas. Las Vegas has always been associated with sophistication, class and luxury because of the way it is built and its life style. Let’s start with its amazing fountains that are located in the pool right in front off the Bellagio hotel. It is the time to check out that water in the deserts of Las Vegas could be so entertaining. The fountains of Bellagio are far from a boring sight. During day time, you can view water spewing out rhymically in tune with the music. At night, it redoubles its beauty as lights are added on to the show. Millions of tourists who visit Las Vegas every year or even the local people do not dare to miss this one of a kind attraction. The water dance show takes place every half an hour till 8 pm and for 15 minutes after 8pm to 12 am. Stick around to this amazing show and witness its majestic essence at least once and take it for granted that it will not disappoint you. No Las Vegas trip is complete without a ride to the 869 feet high Stratosphere tower giving a 360 degree view of the city. The deck is so high that you can see helicopters at the same level of your eye. The Stratosphere’s casino is almost as imposing an entity as the gigantic tower. It’s one of the largest gaming stations in town and is continuously modernized with stateof-art slotting machines and video technology. In addition, there’ss a race and action action-packed sports book and a 24-hour hour poker room with as many as eight tables. A range of dining experiences awaits visitorss of the Stratosphere. You can mingle in the sock hop atmosphere of Roxy’s Diner or flow in the he charm of old Italy at Fellini’s Ristorante Italiano. Taste plate after plate of world cuisines at the Stratosphere’s plush buffet while witnessing the whole city of Las Vegas from your table. After dinning, go upstairs to the Lounge and Bars which features live music, appetizers, thirst-quenching quenching cocktails and off course the exceptional view. The Stratosphere boasts a number of hair raising and heart pounding adventures like sky jump, big short and 23 | P a g e
x scream. So no more stay grounded. Grab your sweetie, hold on tight and touch great heights. If you need a break from night life and casinos of Vegas, Red d Rock Canyon acts as the ointment for your over stimulated soul. As soon as you leave the city, within a drive of 20 miles the red rocks will began to surround you. A world apart, this is a splendid unharmed vista that aims at rejuvenating your soul. If you are fond of gambling, then also a morning visit to the red rock desert will leave you with enough time to play poker and gamble after you return. There are many attractive sights and tracks head down the drive itself. The National Conservation Area proffers hiking trails and rock climbing opportunities acclaimed internationally, especially in 7,068 foot high Mount Wilson. You can also get hold of picnic areas along the drive and Spring Mountain Ranch State Park also offers plays in an open-air theatre during summer. So, have a visit to the Red Rock Canyon to get the exhilarating feel of the Vegas dessert. Every 15 minutes from 7 o’clock in the evening, the earth shakes, smoke and flames erupt and spew over a distance of 90 feet above the water below, transforming the calm water fall into streams of molten lava. You can be a spectator of this artificial volcano at the Mirage which lights the night sky every evening. Set on small lagoon, it offers an amazing display of three thousand lights computerized to stimulate the lava. The night life of Vegas has always something extra ordinary to offer. This sight is one among the extraordinary night view. The show is free to people, so have an experience of life time.
Don’t forget et to check out Las Vegas newest attraction attraction,, the Las Vegas Monorail. Believe it or not, this fairly short ride will possibly be the most eye-popping popping fraction about being in Las Vegas. It covers a distance of 3.9 miles linking to unincorporated districts of Winchester and Paradise without entering the City of Ve Vegas. You will be able to view New York, Luxor, Las Vegas Hilton, Venetian, Mandalay Bay and even Bellagio Bellagio. Gliding on top of road traffic at a speed of 50 miles per hour, you can cover the four-mile mile p path in approximately 24 | P a g e
fourteen minutes for as little as 5 dollars. The best part of the ride is that you can experience the whole journey from the comfort of an air conditioned indoor cart. Travelling along the Vegas Strips hotels and attractions has neve neverr been so easy and fun filled. Besides, the themed shopping complexes, re re-created Grand Canal with gondola rides, the half scaled down version of Paris with an Eiffel tower, the Battle Field Vegas, world class driving programmes, the mesmerizing show of Purple Reign and Jersey Boys and the never ending list of attractions ensure that your vacation is jam packed with excitements and you can lounge in the cradle of luxury.
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Chapter 8. Honeymoon Destination Destination-Hawaii Hawaii The azure water, its dolphins and whales, long beaches, rushing water falls, rain forests, coastal conurbations, ns, local cuisines, breath taking sunrise views, active volcanoes and the famous aloha spirit makes Hawaii the divine oasis and a dream destination crafted with endless fantasies for honeymooners. Are you an adventurous, exploratory couple or do you favou favourr sitting back on your personal lanai, sipping mai tai cocktail with your sweetheart? Are you in search of a resort with all the facilities or would you prefer the privacy of a beach front home? Whatever you plan for, your list of most popular destination must include Maui. It is considered as one of the best honeymoon destinations of Hawaii. The west and south shores include stunning and classy resorts of Wailea and Kaanapali as well as heaps of budget-friendly friendly condos from where you can easily access the b beach each and there is just so much to do. The couple-friendly friendly snorkelling, theatre shows, rainforest hikes with wonderful waterfall vistas, beach driving, sunset sailing tours departing from Maalaea and Lahaina every day,, discovering surprising numbers of serene ne little hide ways are just perfect to boost your honeymoon tour. Maui has become one of the top wedding spots in the world, hosting more than 10,000 wedding every year. Finding a good wedding planner teamed with professional photographer, musicians, flow flower er decorators and virgin spots are quite easy and fun filled. Many web based co co—ordinators ordinators provide combo packages of wedding and honeymoon travels. Kauai or the Garden Isle is an enthralling destination filled with many stunning attractions attractions, ideal for an after wedding sojourn. Westerners consider this place as the most popular wedding and honeymoon destination right after Maui. However, this is not the island for tourists looking for night life, but is a must for those couples who are adventure seekers and outdoor lovers. The surfing at Hanalei Bay is always a real treat and the setting is just so picture perfect. Anini Beach Park features miles of white sand beach. A quite lagoon created by a reef is perfect for beginning snorkelers. Facilities are available but it lacks lifeguards. Poipu Beach Park is one of Kauai’s most popular beaches treasured with crystal clear waters,, wading pool, picnic facilities, resorts and spas, lifeguards, showers, 26 | P a g e
pavilions and you may get glimpse of Hawaiian monk. Fern Grotto and Wailua Falls are two other spectacular natural attractions to enjoy during a Hawaii honeymoon. Experience a romantic tic sunset on the Big Island of Hawaii while sailing on a catamaran cruise housed with dinner and entertainment. You can take a glass bottom tour with your beloved or family and witness the rich aquamarine life. Or stay at the Village of Volcano which is 45 miles from Hilo also treasured with waterfalls and gardens. After hiking in Hawaii National Park during the day time, plan for a night hike to witness the lava flow on a helicopter ride. A visit to summit of Mauna a Kea is equally breath breath-taking. The organised ised activities on the island are mainly seen in Kailua Kailua-Kona Kona and most affordable hotels are nested here. Adventurous activities like mantra ray diving, whale watching, swimming with the dolphins, fishing expeditions as well as snorkelling and scuba diving will ensure that you have the experience of a life time. Mounting from the sea just between the two bays of Hulopoe and Manele, lays the iconic Puu Pehe, popularly known as Sweetheart Rock. Besides being a scenic natural landmark, Puu Pehe is also soaked in Hawaiian fable. The legend is about two lovers, a maiden named Pehe and a young warrior named Makakehau. He was so moved with her beauty that whenever he looks at her they would haze up in tears. One day while assembling goods he noticed a storm infusing which drowned in to the violent waves. Incapacitated with grief, Makakehau took his beloved in his arms and wailed out to the Gods to help him climb the vertical rock island and then he buried her there. And after that he jumped from this 80-foot top into the pounding waves below. To reach Puu Pehe you can take a small hike from the Manele Bay and the rocky tide pools. Hike up the pathway with the stony cliffs for about 20 minutes and you’ll soon see this Lanai attraction.. Sunsets here can be particularly romantic with spectacular sights of Hulopoe Bay. Are you looking for some great shopping, clubs, restaurants, concerts and shows? Then Oahu is your option. Along with a great place for surf lessons, sunset sailing and parasailing, Oahu is the oasis for best Hawaiian luaus and finest 27 | P a g e
regional cuisines. You will be able to ta taste a blend of Hawaii’s diversified ethnic flavours with the popular cuisines of the world. You will find varieties of sea foods and beef dishes teamed with some locally grown fresh vegetables like Waimanalo greens, Kahuku corn corns etc. The leading restaurants ts are Pineapple Room, Roy’s Waikiki, Chef Mavro and Sam Choy’s Breakfast, Lunch & Crab. So share a toast with your love as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean and enjoy. No one can go wrong with a honeymoon in Hawaii. Romance is filled in everywhere you llook and its beautiful and classy resorts play a great role in multiplying the romantic flavour. Enjoy a beautiful sunset from the privacy of your beachfront cabana, explore the undersea world with your partner, or relax at one of the many award award-winning winning spas. spa If your life of romance is buried somewhere under the age old routine, you may plan a tour to Hawaii Hawaii. Because who ho knows when magic happens in the Hawaiian land just like the movie ‘Just goes with it’.
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Chapter9. Astonishing Australia Relax on the sun-soaked soaked golden beaches, play with the Kangaroos, witness the extraordinary landscapes, wander the laid laid-back back cities, walk in the rain forest, climb the mountains, camp in the bushes, enjoy drinks at the bars, discover the incredible coral reefs, explore the arts and museums or shop in the laneways of Melbourne. Whatever you do, Australia is astonishing indeed. indeed The top reason to visit Australia could be nothing else than one of the 7 wonder of the nature and one of Australia’s most outstanding natural atural gifts, The Great Barrier Reef. It is blessed with the breath taking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef. It is situated in the tropical paradise Cairns. The Great Barrier Reef stretches for about 35 million hectares along the North Queensland seashore.. The reef is full of plenty of marine life and comprises of over 3000 different reef systems and coral cays with literally hundreds of picturesque tropical islands. There are lots of things you can see around and adventure like snorkelling, scuba diving, glass bottom boat ride or just ambling around. Beside the coral reef, Cairns offer another spectacular natural wonder, the Daintree Rainforest which is listed as one of the world heritage site. The tropical rainforest is considered to be more than 135 million years old. Around round 430 species of birds dwells on the trees of this forest. Let’s move from natural wonders to a manmade wondrous city, Melbourne. Being the cosmopolitan hub, Melbourne is Australia’s second most populated city. Though you have nothing to do with the population, but the art drenched streets of Brunswick; South Yarra;; Abbotsford Abbotsford; etc., the State Library, Town Hall, Parliament House and many shopping complexes will surely allure you to visit the city. Along with many grand civic buildings, recently the city has become famed for its street art which began as graffiti around the yea year 1970 and now has become full-size business with many art galleries display displaying stencil arts and photos by young artists. Moreover, Melbourne is also considered as the shopping capital of Australia. The Southbank, Queen Victoria Markets, Block Arcade, Roya Royal Arcade and Chinatown offers array of products for budget shoppers to designer buffs. Numerous parks and gardens are peeping in between the stores, where you can relax and give your feet some rest whilst marvelling at the tree tree-lined roads, stores and breathtaking vistas. 29 | P a g e
Australia is the cradle for heritage sites. Another such iconic symbol of Australia is Uluru which is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Standing in the co called Red Centre in Northern Australia measures a length of 348 meters from top to base and has a perimeter of 9.4 kilometer. It also lengthens about 1.5 miles underground and Aboriginal people call this as the heart of their “dreamtime�. They believe that the space beneath Uluru is in fact hollow and encloses the spirits of their ancestors. Its structure is a lone monolith and is made of sandstone due to which it changes its color from blue to orange, red or violet at different times of the day and year. The structure multiplies its beauty during sunset as it turns into glowing red mammoth for a shorter period of time. There is a popular sunrise and sunset viewing spot on the street around Uluru. Hiking Uluru is frowned upon and there are discouraging visitors from doing so, but you can wander around the base which takes nearly 2 to 4 hours to complete the circumference. There are several other walks you can go for like Kata Tjuta, T the Valley of the Winds etc. The best months to visit this location are July, August and September as the weather offers a more temperate and moderate climate. Want to go the best long drives beside the azure ocean? Then you must visit the Great Ocean road which is one of Australia’s most famous drives of about 250 kilometres stretches across the south eastern coast between the Victorian cities of Warrnambool and Torquay. Its memorable history history, winding precipice top ocean roads, B Bond movie backdrop will surely make long drive lovers fall in love with this road. The most picturesque part of the road is the segment in Port Cambell National Park where you can witness some of the major rock formations, the popular among them are the Twelve Twelve Apostles. The road gifts many walks like the Surf Coast Walk where you can just get out of your car and enjoy the surrounding countryside. You can cover the road in one day but it is advisable to make it two days so that you can halt and give some restt to you as well as your vehicle. Apart from rental cars, there are many bus tours that sprint from Apollo Bay and Warrnambool. You can also capture the whole view of this zigzag road from the air with one among the many helicopter tours. So, visit during spring or autumn and drive across the amazing array of wildlife, beautiful beaches, cascading waterfalls, stunning rainforests and many more.
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Another ‘not to be missed’ location is Sydney Harbour where you can find the magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge and d Sydney Opera House. In the New Year’s Eve, Sydney harbour multiplies its beauty as the whole city is adorned with stunning lights and the night sky is filled with fireworks. Sydney Opera House has become one of the classic symbols of Australia. The archi architect Jorn Utzon won the highest ighest honour of the Pritzker P Prize for the structure of the Sydney Opera House. He expresses Opera House as “a symbol for not only a city, but a whole country and continent.” It comprises of a concert hall, a playhouse, two theatres, a studio, the Utzon room, the Forecourt and a restaurant, a bar and a cafe. Now, let’s move few steps ahead and visit the Sidney Harbour Bridge which covers the North Shore and central business unit of Sydney. It’s a remarkable steel bend structure st also known as ‘The Coat hanger’. It was built and designed in Northumberland that carries seven roads of traffic, two railway tracks, one cycle lane and one footpath. The bridge climb is the ultimate experience in the amazing land of Sydney which iss nearly 134 meter above the Sydney Harbour. Watching a performance at Sydney Opera House, witnessing the annual horse racing weekend to the remote town of Birdsville, driving by the twelve Apostles along great Ocean road, witnessing sunrise at Uluru, relaxing at Hamilton Island resorts, wine tasting in Barossa Valley, wandering in Australian suburbs will be the unforgettable experience to be treasured forever.
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Chapter 10. The Pindorama Pindorama-Brazil Sprawling across half of South America, welcome to the fifth largest country in the worldBrazil. Its white sand beaches, charismatic colonial towns, tropical islands, imposing waterfalls, music-filled filled metropolises, long coastlines, the famous Rio carnival, wetlands crammed with wildlife and several isolated tribes residing in the untouched wilderness of the Amazon rainforest will surely make you fanati fanatical about Brazil. Let’s start our tour to Brazil from the popular city where party never ends, Rio de Janeiro. You may be overwhelmed by the number of thing things to see and d do in the energy filled city. When talking of Rio de Janeiro, how can we not consid consider er the famous carnival? The Rio carnival attracts two million people each day on the streets and roughly half a million foreigners throughout its 4 day celebration. The grand Carnival is all over the place, in the squares, streets, clubs, bars and all otherr venues in Rio finishing with the fabulous Rio Samba Parade at Sambadrome. Apart from the Carnival, Rio is fantastically multi multi-cultural land with warm and fun-loving loving folks. The tropical beaches like Ipanema and Copacabana are ideal for sunbathing, water sports ports activities or even just for enjoying the scenic beauty. Another must recognized statue in the city is Christ the Redeemer designated as one of the new 7 Wonders of the World. Climbing Climb the 710 meter Corcovado Mountain will let you see the 30 meter tall statue as well as magnificent views out over Rio. If culture, art and history prioritise your tour, then you will not locate a better attraction in Rio than Palácio do Catete where a cultural history museum and an art gallery preserves the remnants of all cultural heritages, country’s past politicians as well as contemporary arts. Among many others, Ouro Preto connoting ‘black gold’ is one of the best preserved colonial towns of Brazil. It was founded at the end of 17th century and marked Brazil’s ‘golden age’ in the 18th century. As the gold mines exhausted around 19th century, the place declined its influence but numerous churches, artificial fountains and bridges remain as evidence to its past glory and the outstanding talent of Baroque sculptor Aleijadinho. The clusters of small settlements with houses mostly single-or two-storey storey above the hilly landscape forms an asymmetrical urban design that follows the contours of the backdrop. Another masterpiece of Brazilian architecture arc is the Church of Saõ Francisco de Assis. The town 32 | P a g e
boasts plenty of other fine churches and secular constructions such as the House of the Baroness, the churches of Our Lady of the Pillar, the Virgin of the Conceição, Alto of the Heads and many more. The town is imposed with the old Parliament House, the Palace of Governors, and the Museum of Inconfidência which has now renovated as the School of Mines and Metallurgy. Home to more than 17 million people, Sao Paulo is the biggest city in the whol whole continent of South America and the bursting financial as well as economic hub of Brazil. A mix culture and cuisines that are reflected in the restaurants, operas, dance companies, theatres and nightlife are the result of the waves of immigrations. Visit the place during the month of May and if the smog and heat gets too much, head to the long spread beaches. Go for shopping and witness the arts while the sun is shining and soak up the affluent culture, foods and bars by night. Doze by the lakes in Ibirap Ibirapuera Park and you can even access books from the exclusive Bosque de Leitura (Reading Woods). The Snake Farm nested with snakes, spiders and scorpions from around the world is a ma major jor highlight for the tourists. Let’s move on to another attractive colonial town Salvador teamed with vibrant musical scene and loads of outstanding beaches all around ideal for diving, sailing or swimming. Few of them are delimited by reefs, forming natural pools of stone. The tourist hotspot is Pelourinho which is also named as ‘city within a city’. It is treasured with paved streets, brightly brightly-painted buildings,, churches as well as bars and restaurants. The topography is varied with rising and falling mountains, sandy beaches and mangr mangrove marshes. The city is separated into two parts by a vertical escarpment. The climate is hot and humid with high temperatures. Greatly influenced by African origin, the unique style of music, theatre, cuisines and literature reflects the same. Even it is considered that the marital dance form Capoeira had its inception here. Being the capital of the Northeastern Brazilian state Bahia, it is one of the most important trade centres and ports of Brazil. You may visit the island of Itaparica, Porto da Barra Beach, Praia do Forte (biodiversity),, Cidade Alta, Alta Barra Lighthouse and so on.
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noiselessly, then suddenly with an impetuous change of personality, widens regally around the cosmic forest arena, and falls in manifold tiers yawning into the canyon, creating the grand Igucau Falls, the largest in the globe. Four times the width of Niagara Falls; it is situated on the border between Argentina Argentin and Brazil. During the peak rainy season, the water flow rate reaches 450,000 cubic feet each second. A large semicircular cascade of untainted white water falls into the canyon, like lengthy glossy silk curtains hanging against the copious green milieu of the rainforests on the side of Argentina resembles the prefect animated fairly land.. The giant waterfall consists of 275 falls down the Iguazu River. The most extraordinary of them is the Devil’s Throat, a U U-shaped shaped fall measuring a height of 82 meter. The adjacent subtropical rainforest is the home to more than 2,000 species of plants and wild animals like giant anteaters, howler monkeys, jaguars jaguars, ocelots and caymans. Brazil has established itself as one of the most striking, culturally varied nations in the contemporary world. Its nature, its people, its cuisine and its architecture are so beautiful that it will surely obsess you.. So pack your bag and get set go.
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Conclusion Every place has a story to tell – provided you listen to it properly to make your travel even more memorable and enchanting. It’ It’ss not that the essence of a foreign tour is associated with the worth sightseeing locations only only- even trivial matters can catch up your attention to gift you the tour of your life. You ne need ed to have an eye to capture the inherent appeal of a place; else even the most beautiful location on earth may still appear as a mere compilation of few ancient sculptures and related works of art, some historic monuments, or just a sea/desert/mountain rich ch territory. That appeal is inherent in every aspect of the country you are visiting – its cultures, values, traditionalism, history, events, and most importantly, her people. It’s all about having a feel for them all, and true travellers never miss out tthis opportunity to explore their visited location in an unconventional way. Travel books will tell you about the locations to be visited; the hired guide will be enthusiastic about informing you about the history associated with the place, but at the end of the day day- how you can relate with the place matters. There’s no harm in being a part of a conducted tour program, but the problem with these tour packages is that they won’t offer you much of time to spend in a place. It’s better if you can arrange thing thingss on your own to enjoy liberty while travelling. In case you are lost, still it’s an opportunity to get a glimpse of the visited place in such an unexpected manner. Even the place you have visited for a number of occasions may still appear refreshing, provided ided you know how to see it.
Enjoy travelling to the fullest. It not just frees you from a monotonous routine, but also broadens your mind to a great extent. Adios!
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