Entries from April 2008
When we think of backpacking, the first countries that usually spring to mind are Australia and New Zealand. Indeed, many do choose to head to the Southern Hemisphere – mostly because of the climate, and in some cases the surf.
However, have you ever thought about backpacking through destinations in the northern hemisphere? If you’re looking to get away and explore vast wildernesses dotted with hostels and lively cities along the way, then Canada should be somewhere you consider.
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Tags: Camping · Canada · Vacation Types
Orlando vacations are notoriously hectic especially with all the attractions the kids want to visit, but there is so much more to enjoy in this busy city. There are enough shops, markets, museums, art galleries and much more in Orlando to keep even the most ‘difficult to please’ person occupied. Whilst a vacation here has been popular for many years now, the reason to visit continues to grow as the number of facilities and attractions increases.
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Tags: Family Destinations · Florida · Orlando · United States Destinations
As Highway 4 switches from the east flank of the Thailand peninsula to the Andaman coast it enters a markedly different country : nourished by rain nearly all the year round, the vegetation down here is lushly tropical, with forests replacing up to 80m in height, and massive rubber and coconut plantations replacing the rice and sugar-cane fields of central Thailand. In this region’s heartland the drama of the landscape is enhanced by sheer limestone crags, topographical hallmarks that spike every horizon and make for stunning views from the road.
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Tags: Asia · Thailand
A day dedicated to visiting London’s museums is sure to be extremely informative and instructive. With possibly largest number of museums in the world, your options in the city are broad and you can always find something to your likes. A route of one day may turn out to be totally full without a free minute. London can be luxurious. Nevertheless a number of good museums in the capital, such as the British Museum, are accessible at no cost. This route is offered for people whose desire is not to waste money and at the same time to observe the maximum of the places of interest.
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Tags: Europe · London
The summer months are not too far ahead, however, the weather is yet to catch up on that movement from blustering rainy winter into a warming relaxed spring. However long this takes, it still leaves many of us out of ideas on what to do for the summer holiday. You could take the ever-popular sun soaked beach holidays, or to try something new and active such as a yacht charter holiday. These days more people are becoming drawn to taking part in something interactive and fun.
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Tags: Vacation Types