CONTENTS WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGINS
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INTRODUCTION
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TOP 10
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LONDON
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REYKJAVICK
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NEW YORK
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CANCUN
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CAPE TOWN
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36 GOA
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HONG KONG
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TOKYO
Orbit — which means the regularly repeated elliptical course of a planet is a travelling guide aimed at those who have a lust for life and a desire for adventure.
Open up your sense of adventure by conquering some of the worlds greatest mountains. Let your eyes take in the beauty of the street art and vibrant atmosphere.
The first publication in the series, is not like your typical travel book. This guide has chosesn the top 10 best places to go to before life gets to busy. Acting like a bucket list, this book has all of the iconic cultural activities and sights to see. Giving you the inspiration and tools to embark on your world of discovery.
Party like it’s your job. Find peace in the amazing temples. Shop till you drop. Sing in the local pubs. Make new friends. Fall in love. Eat something you never have tasted before. Become apart of the culture. Speak another language. Relax on some of the worlds most famous beaches. Take risks and Walk with elephants.
Travelling is the greatest way to escape and find out what is really out there in the world. To see how others work, communicate and live their life.
The adventure is in your hands. So save some money, pack a backpack and begin to Orbit!
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GREENLAND
ICELAND
CANADA
U.K. IRELAND GER
FRANCE
U. S. A.
SPAIN
ALGERIA
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NIGER VENEZUELA
COLUMBIA
BRAZIL It’s a big world out there, so we have chosen the top 10 destinations that have amazing food, nightlife, sightseeing and activities that will cater to all your travelling needs. The Orbit symbols on the map indicate what cities, states and islands have been chosen within the countries!
BOLVIA
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RUSSIA POLAND M ANY
UKRAINE
KAZAKHSTAN
MONGOLIA
TURKEY
IRAQ
LIBYA
EGYPT
SAUDI
CHINA
IRAN
ARIBIA
JAPAN
INDIA
GER CHAD
SUDAN
RIA ETHIOPIA
CONGO KENYA
ANGOLA ZAMBIA
SOUTH AFRICA
AUSTRALIA
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NO.1 STAND TALL WITH BIG BEN
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LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
London is the capital city of England and is always alight with new experiences. Although it’s known for it’s unpredictable weather, the city offers an amazing array of global dishes and is a hub for creativity. With an eclectic mix of music, fashion and sights to see. The city is your oyster and any experience is possible.
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London is filled with loads of alternative spots to drink, shop and dine. Camden Town, is the centre entertainment, including a number of internationally known markets and music venues that are strongly associated with alternative culture. The perfect venture for the unknown.
The Generator Hostel, allows you to immerse yourself in the urban-chic interiors that carefully blurs the lines between the city’s industrial past and the modern energy it’s known and loved for today. With newly refurbished cinema, café and bar area the hostel is an exciting place to stay. £22 — £42 PN
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Fish and chips is a classic dish in London and the most of England. Consisting of battered fish, commonly Atlantic cod or haddock, and deep fried chips. It’s truely marvelous. Try yours with salt, vinegar and if your feeling adverturous some mushy peas!
The native language in London is English. Although some of the locals use ‘Cockney rhyming slang’, try to pick some up while you visit and speak in true London style.
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NO.2 GAZE AT THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
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REYKJAVICK ICELAND
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. With long summer nights and winter wonderlands, Reykjavick is amazing all year round. With out of this world views and water excursions, it’s the perfect place to experience something new.
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Rekjavick has a lot of unique natural sights to experience. The Blue Lagoon is one the most spectacular things to experience in the world. A famous geothermal spa, unwind in the milkyblue waters of a steam bath or under a waterfall. It has been innovative in harnessing this gift of nature to develop different spa services and products, so sit back and relax with mother nature.
Reykjavík Backpackers is the top place to stay for travellers. The hostel is located on Laugavegur, the city’s main shopping street. It´s run by travelers and adventures with hopes of creating a great place for other travelers and adventurers to stay and relax as they visit Reykjavik!
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One speciality in Reyjavick and would probably take a little while to get use to is ‘Hakarl’ — rotten shark mean. Hot dogs are also popular here, so maybe just stick to that!
The native language in Reyjavick is Icelandic. Here are some useful phrases for when you visit.
£16 — £24 PN
Hello — halló Goodbye — kveðja How Much ? — hversu mikið Thank You —þakka þér
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NO.3 SHINE BRIGHT IN TIMES SQAURE
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NEW YORK AMERICA
New York also known as ‘The Big Apple’ is one of the most popular cities in America. A global power city, New York exerts a significant impact upon art, fashion, technology, and entertainment. It’s the city that never sleeps, so neither should you.
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Central Park is an urban park in the central New York City borough of Manhattan. The park offers an array of exciting activities from boating, carriage rides, ice skating and even a zoo! It’s the perfect place to relax from the city that never sleeps.
Located in a landmark building on the Upper West Side, HI-New York City is the premier hostel in New York. Only two blocks from Central Park, this Big Apple hostel is also close to a main subway line, Columbia University, lots of bars and a 24 hour grocery store. £40 PN
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The hot dog is New Yorks most Iconic snack. The natural-skinned, all beef frank is still the city standard. Usually sold out from carts on the high street, you’ve never tasted a hot dog like this!
The native lanugage in New York is English and the most of America. However New Yorkers have an incredable accent that would be hard not to pick up when your there.
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NO.4 SWIM IN THE IL KIL CAVES
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CANCUN MEXICO
Cancun is a beautiful island within Mexico. Well renound for it’s all night parties in spring break. Cancun also offers a range of activities and captivating backdrops like no other.
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Cancun is pure paradise, apart from swimming in the sky blue waters there are some amazing excursions that are a must see. The Underwater Museum, hosts a total of 500 sculptures in three different galleries submerged underwater. Snorkel and interact with a unique art experience.
The award winning and recognized Hostal Amigo is known for it’s modern interior and being centred in the centre of Cancun. It’s also famous for it’s nightlife and party scene! I’ts the perfect place let your hair down.
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Mexican food is always bursting with flavour and spice! The native dish in Cancun is the Burrito. A lightly grilled tortilla stacked with meat, refried beans, and rice. Ask for source cream, salsa or guaccamole for extra flavour.
The native lanugage in Cancun is Spanish. Here a some useful phrases for you to use whislt visiting.
£12 — £16 PN
Hello — Hola Goodbye — Adios How Much ? — Cuánto cuesta Thank You — Gracias 22
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NO.5 BATHE ON COPACABANA
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RIO DE JANIERO BRAZIL
Rio de Janeiro commonly referred to as Rio, is the second largest city in Brazil. Well known for it’s massive carnivals and bars, theres always something happening here to keep you on your toes! The streets are filled vibrant colours and brazillian culture, it’s truely a beautiful city.
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Rio is full of colour, the vibrant city is exciting and has an array of interesting sights to see. One of the most renound is Christ the Redeemer statue which weighs 635 tonnes and is a symbol of Brazilian Christianity. The statue has become an icon for the city and is deffinatley a must see.
El Misti Copacabana, is in a prime location near the beach and the food markets. The space is comfortable and more importantly, it’s a fun house, you will never forget.
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The native in dish in Rio de janerio is Picanha Steak. In Brazil it is traditionally grilled over the top of open flames. Often served with black beans, rice, collard greens and farofa.
The native lanugage in Rio is Portuguese. Here a some useful phrases for you to use whislt visiting.
£11 PN
Hello — Ola Goodbye — Adeus How Much ? — Quanto Thank You — Obrigado 26
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NO.6 VIEW THE WORLD FROM TABLE MOUNTAIN
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CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA
On of the most popular cities in South Africa, Cape Town is a beautiful city with breathtaking views, which it is know for. This naturesk city is at the heart of some of the most thrilling excursions that are sure to give you an adrenaline rush!
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Aside from seeing the world from Table Mountain, Cape town offers a wide range of activites to do, see and explore from Shark cage dividing to boat riding on the lakes. It’s the perfect place to visit for those who are thrill seekers.
Ashanti Gardens Lodge was on of the first hostels in South Africa. With designer dormitory beds in the backpacker lodges, in the Gardens and Green Point areas of Cape Town, It’s the perfect place to stay! £10 - £15 PN.
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Cape Town is renowned for its diverse, stylish restaurants and excellent food. Cape Malay cuisine, is the native dish. It’s typically spicy and includes dishes such as curries, sambals, pickled fish, and a variety of fish stews. Cape Malay fare is a signature Cape culinary style.
In Cape town the native language they speak is Afrikaans. Here are some useful phrases to know whislt visiting. Hello — Hallo Goodbye — Totsiens How Much ? — Hoeveel Thank You — Dankie
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NO.7 DIVE INTO THE BARRIER REEF
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CAIRNS AUSTRALIA
Cairns is a beautiful regional city, encompassing smaller townships, in the far north of Queensland, Australia. This beautiful city is full of ice blue oceans and nautical wonders, like you have never experienced or seen before.
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If you don’t want to spend all your time in the water. The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a scenic cableway running above the Barron Gorge National Park from the Cairns suburb of Smithfield to Kuranda, Queensland , with breaktaking views of the organic rainforrests.
YHA is a scenic and convineint hotel to stay in. Close to Cairns Central Shopping Centre and is a short walk from the Cairns Esplanade. Here, you will find lots of pubs, shops and cafés, plus a departure point for Great Barrier Reef cruises and tours. £44 PN.
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With so much open waters, it’s no suprise that Cairns is good for it’s seafood. One of the most popular dishes is muscles in a white wine sauce!
The native language in Cairns is English but be sure to pick up the ‘Aussie’ accent when you visit this beautiful location
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NO.8 WALK WITH ELEPHANTS
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GOA INDIA
Goa which is located in India, is known for hosting festivals, amazing spicey dishes and rich in culture. Goa has an array of beautiful animals that live on the land, the most sacred is the cow which can be seen wondering on the beaches.
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Anjuna beach is a real cultural exploration, with a strip of markets selling vibrant garments and hot spicey treats. At night the beach hosts full moon parties that are celebrated from dusk till dawn. The beach offers the best of both worlds, with relaxed vibes in the day, then explosive nightlife.
Pousada tauma hotel in Goa, welcomes you to a quaint, charming world of your own, a distant paradise some have described it. The pool is the focal point with soothing and refreshing sounds of running water, it’s pure tranquility.
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Local spices are the main ingredients of Goan cuisine. One of the native dishes is Humann which is a fish curry with rice and is delicious.
The native language in Goa is English and Konkani, interact with the locals in their alternative native language to show you apreciation for their culture.
£20 — £40 PN
Hello – Dev Boro Dis Dium Goodbye — Bare Melya Aani Kennai How Much ? — Itle ve Thank You — Boro 38
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NO.9 STAND OUT IN VICTORIA PEAK
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HONG KONG CHINA
Hong Kong, the capital of China is home to stunning harbour vistas, lit-up sky scrapers and ancient rituals. This city has the best of both worlds with the fast paced city lifestyle and serene islands.
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On the outskirts of ths vibrant city lie remote mountain peaks, surf beaten beaches and serene deserted islands. Climb to new heights on Pheonix Mountain at sunrise on Lantau Island. to greet the sacred Budda. Life will never taste sweeter!
Yesinn @ FORTRESS HILL is the ultimate travllers paradise. Providing a warm, local and homely atmospher. It’s close to the city where all the adventures can take place.
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According to Hong Kong tradition, eating noodles on your birthday is one way to guarantee a long and blessed life. Noodels is one of Hong Kongs native dishes with the most popular being chow mein.
The native language in Hong Kong is Chinese. Here are some useful phrases to use whislt visiting.
£30 PN
Hello — Ni hao Goodbye — Zàijiàn How Much ? — Duoshao Thank You — Xièxiè 42
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NO.10 SEEK PEACE IN THE SHINJYUKU TEMPLE
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TOKYO JAPAN
Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Home to the understated and wacky, shrines and sky scrapers, the reserved and outlandish, this unpredictable city is at the forefront of fashion, food, technology and the most interesting architecural temples.
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Know for being the cultivators in popular culture, Shibuya is the bussiet and out of this world shopping scene. The iconic crossing has millions of people walking through to see whats on offer. If your looking for or are a fan of retail therapy this will certainly satisfy your needs.
Grand House Chang Tee Hotel, close to the city centre of Japan offers stylistic Western and Japanese-style rooms. The perfect place for backpackers with a mix of cultures that makes it stand out from the rest.
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There’s sushi like you have never tasted it at the famous Tskuiji Market. Sushi is one of many amazing native dishes that Tokyo has to offer. Sushi is raw fish wrapped in seaweed and rice or vegtables.
In Tokyo the native language is Japanese. Here are some useful phrases to use whilst visiting.
£27 — £42 PN.
Hello — Kon’nichiwa Goodbye — Sayanara How Much ? — Donokurai Thank You — Arigato 46
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