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Camping in Himalayas

September 6th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Himalayas, as we hear the name, our mind flashes with great mountains, lush blue sky belt, panoramic scenes, tranquilizing ambiences, to put in “A Living Paradise on the Earth”. The best way to experience and explore the heaven is to camp in Himalayas. Camping in the hearts of Himalayas means a moment where there’s no hustle bustle of city life, no tension, no pollution; just surrendering our souls to the Mother Nature and unveil its hidden dimensions.

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Tags: Asia · Camping · Vacation Planning · Vacation Tips · Vacation Types

What not to Bring Backpacking: Ten Things to Leave at Home

September 5th, 2008 · No Comments

When setting off an extended backpacking trip for the first time, it’s common for people to bring far more than they need; the uncertainty of what the trip may bring can lead to a mentality of packing things “just in case”, or for comfort. To help you towards the way of travelling light, here’s a subjective and irreverent list of ten common backpacking items which should you should consider leaving in the wardrobe.

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Tags: Camping · Vacation Planning · Vacation Tips · Vacation Types

Water Sport Activities In Bora Bora

September 4th, 2008 · 2 Comments

French Polynesia is much famed across the globe as a South Sea Paradise, but the water surrounding the Bora Bora is incomparable even by the Tahitian values. Located about 255 km north-west of Tahiti and just about 50 minutes flight from Tahiti, the airport in Bora Bora is on a motu, from where you are required to take a boat to your accommodation place, which in turn is a great experience and makes you feel that you have truly landed on a paradise. Surrounded by a barrier reef, the island is noted for its incredible lagoon within which lie many small islets or motus.

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Tags: Bora Bora · French Polynesia · Oceania · Scuba Diving/Snokerling · Vacation Planning · Vacation Types

Singapore Zoo – Committed to Wild Life Preservation

September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Commonly known as Mandai Zoo, “Singapore Zoo” was opened on the 23rd of June in 1973 with an initial investment of 9 million Singapore dollars. It is being preserved by Wildlife Reserves Singapore that also operates the “Jurong Bird Park” and the “Night Safari”.

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Tags: Asia · Singapore · Vacation Planning · Vacation Types · Zoos

Top Reasons to Visit the Los Angeles Zoo

September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

By 1956, the city of Los Angeles had outgrown the small Griffith Park Zoo. The citizens passed a $6.6 million bond measure to help build a new one and a 113-acre site in Griffith Park was chosen as the new location. In 1964 a private, nonprofit organization was created to support the new facility. The zoo then began raising money and acquiring animals

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Tags: California · Continental United States · Los Angeles · United States Destinations · Vacation Types · Zoos