Archive for September, 2010

Must see places in France

Posted by cooldude On September - 30 - 2010

Who hasn’t dreamt of spending a beautifully romantic evening with a candlelight dinner at the Eiffel Tower, Paris? With its magnificent attractions, you would definitely fall in love with the capital city of France. Louvre, one of the oldest and greatest museums in the world also located in Paris certainly deserves a visit. While in Paris, you may also love to see the Notre Dame Cathedral and Disneyland. Besides Paris, France has amazing cities like Bourges, Strasbourg, Lyon, Marseille and Bordeaux.

Another major attraction of France is the royal palace of Chateau de Versaille, situated in Versailles. You must also see the grand castle of Fontainbleau. There is a beautiful island located on the northern coast of France at LeMont-Saint-Michel which pulls in hordes of tourists. If you are a beach lover, the cities of Cannes, Nice and St Tropez will hold a special appeal. You can visit the Chartres & Bourges Cathedral for its stunning architecture.

Travel guide for Parga, Greece

Posted by cooldude On September - 26 - 2010

If you are looking for a picturesque get away with your loved ones, the breathtaking little town of Parga is quite a fantastic pick. With its perfect cobbled streets, Venetian styled houses and beautiful floral blooms, this small town of Greece is quite a place to be in. If you are a lover of architecture and culture, Parga offers a quite a number of beautiful architectural master pieces of which the St. Nikolas Church is quite a popular spot.

This magnificent work of architecture besides provides you with breathtaking exteriors. Although the interiors do not live up to the standards as set by the exteriors, but the place is definitely worth visiting. The town also has a large amphitheatre, a magnificent castle, and an Oracle of the Dead.

Besides these architectural edifices, the small town also has breathtaking virgin beaches which will make sure your rendezvous with Mother Nature is a pleasurable one. You can have a wonderful time, jet skiing, swimming or just gaze into the never ending horizon. Quite a good place for shopping, the older part of Parga encompasses shops of every kind. Thus go ahead and spend that lovely and unforgettable weekend of yours at Parga.

Essentials you must carry while on a holiday in Greece

Posted by cooldude On September - 21 - 2010

Greece is gorgeous and an ideal destination for your perfect vacation. The sun, the water, the Greek Gods and Goddesses all will enthrall your senses and take you for a ride. To enjoy these with no concern in the world, you need to keep certain things in mind. Here is a list of essentials that you must carry while holidaying in Greece.

  • The drachma has been replaced by Euro in Greece, so make sure you carry the correct currency when in Greece.
  • Telephone numbers that you must keep close:

1.      Tourist Police : 171

2.      Fire alarm: 199

3.      Ambulance: 166

4.      Automobile emergency: 174/104

  • Greece is a dry sunny place; do not forget to add a moisturizer, sun tan lotion, a hat sunscreen and a cool, trendy pair of shades.
  • A camera! You cannot go to Greece and not click photographs; each scene is like a painting, all the beauty must be captured for eternity.

Keep all the necessary stuff, but travel light. There will be numerous places too see, you wouldn’t like trudging around with a heavy backpack.

Beautiful beaches of South East Asia

Posted by cooldude On September - 16 - 2010

South East Asia is one of the most beautiful regions of the world. With the tropical climate and beautiful coastline the beaches here are considered the best in the world. The countries included within South East Asia are Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, East Timor, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and the Philippines.

What makes a trip to the beaches of South East Asia a real pleasure is that they do not burn a hole in your pocket. This part of the world is a real treat when it comes to money.

Considering the fact that most of these beaches are not still one of the popular destinations, they are still not crowded and offer you a sense of peace. Bali, Phuket, Philippines sports some of the most serene locations. Enjoying the sunset by the sea is truly an experience of a lifetime. Some sites in the beaches of Thailand are truly nothing less of a paradise.

Rock climbing spots in Australia

Posted by cooldude On September - 13 - 2010

Rock climbing can be quite a fun vacation activity if you have a fetish for the outdoors. Now, if you are thinking of an exciting rock climbing trip with friends or family, visiting down under can be quite a fun pick.

Australia has the top rock climbing spots and will very well quench you thirst for adventure. The most popular spot in Australia for rock climbing is the Mt. Arapiles. Located in central Victoria, this mountain offers you around 2000 climbs to pick from. Mount Buffalo is another great pick among rock climbing spots. The terrain is quite steep and the 1500 metres high mountain will give you all the adrenalin rush that you need.

Another breathtaking spot for rock climbing in Australia is the Blue Mountains. Located in Sydney, this mesmerising spot will give that taste of the outdoors which you always wanted. Other popular spots that you can pick from are Magnetic Island, Point Perpendicular, Kalbarri and Booroomba. Thus pack your backpacks and set out for a vacation you’ll always cherish.

Travel Visa to Australia

Posted by cooldude On September - 9 - 2010

It is mandatory for you to carry a visa when you are traveling to Australia. Now depending upon the purpose you are traveling for, you can choose which type of Visa to apply for. If you need to travel for not more than three months you could get an ETA or Electronic Travel Authority. If you would like your Visa to extend beyond 3 months you could easily opt for a tourist Visa which is generally valid up to 1 year. You obviously would need a different type of visa if you are going to Australia for travel or work purposes. The work Visa is valid for a longer period.

To get the Visa you need to fulfill certain requirements. You will have to verify that your character is trustworthy and that you will give proper respect to the Australian Law. You will also have to go through a health test and fulfill the medical requirements. If you are going for work or study purposes there is a unique Visa Point requirement which ensures you’re English and have the capacity to adapt in Australia. So next time you are traveling to Australia, get arrangements for your Visa completed.


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