Archive for January, 2011

Nice: a more than nice place of France

Posted by cooldude On January - 30 - 2011

Nice, located on the French Riviera, is one of the largest cities in the country. It is a magnificent place whose name is synonymous with luxury and posh lifestyle.

Nice is a beautiful city which charms you with its azure sky, blue sea and an enjoyable sunny and mild Mediterranean climate. Its beauty has earned it the nickname of “Nice la Bella” (Nice the Beautiful). The pride of Nice rests in the world famous Promenade des Anglais. The avenue is surrounded by magnificent palm trees, plush casinos, hotels, restaurants and long stretches of stunning beaches. It is a good shopping destination for tourists. You will get lots of stores and boutiques displaying exotic French wines, olive oil, flower fragrant, fine cutleries and designer attires.

The city is always bustling with different events like Carnivals, National Music Festival, Nice Christmas Village, Ironman etc. which attract tourist from all over the globe. Among them, however, the best known is the Cannes Film Festival which is held here every year in May.

The mountains of Himalayas

Posted by cooldude On January - 25 - 2011

The Himalayas is the longest mountain range in the world and its mountains border the northern part of India. The range also extends to adjacent Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal. These mountains are famous for their mesmerizing scenic beauty. The place is also the abode of diverse and rare flora and fauna.

The snow capped mountains of Himalaya provide exciting opportunities for different adventurous activities. The rough terrains are ideal for thrilling sports like mountain biking apart from trekking. Besides, the wild rivers originating from these mountains are best fitted for water rafting. Heli-skiing and skiing on this huge arena of pristine snow are other options for thrill seekers.

Thus the amazing beauty of the mountains and the ample scope of adventure have made the Himalayas an ideal place for vacation and pilgrimage. Thus the hill stations like Darjeeling, Kalimpong receive a lot of tourists from different places especially in the summer season. The local inhabitants, guides and porters of the region are very cooperative and helpful.

Are You Interested In Wildlife? Africa Is the Place for You

Posted by cooldude On January - 9 - 2011

Are you interested in wildlife? You have a love for the wildlife? We tell you in this case Africa is “the place” for you. African wildlife has a worldwide fame, if you have the opportunity, go visit it.
Do you want to know what the number of the mammal species in Africa is? Well it is 299. There are the lions, leopards, African elephants, which is the largest of the living mammals on the earth and is an impressive one. You have hyenas, the rhinoceros, the giraffes, you just name a species and it is all there, the uncommon birds, animals, majority of them have their dwelling in the wild jungles of Africa.
While planning for the trip, take prior information about your stay, the travel, many websites are there to help you with it. The African safari is an experience of a lifetime so plan it properly to make it a perfect one.

Want an adventure? Visit Singapore

Posted by cooldude On January - 4 - 2011

If you are the kinds who seeks adventure in a vacation then Singapore is the ideal place for you. Singapore is one place that combines the historic and the modern culture. It offers a solitary reflection for those seeking the same, but sporting enthusiast can equally enjoy the land with the multitude of on the water and beneath the water activities. The culture, nightlife and off course the food is also an integral part of the city.

 But it is essential to keep certain things in mind when travelling to Singapore. The heat there is very oppressive especially during summers so keep drinking liquid to stay hydrated. If you have a sensitive stomach eat out at the government regulated food courts as the food there is safe and hygienic and also very cost effective. If you can’t bargain well then it is ideal to shop at the fixed price stores. Gum is not sold in Singapore so get them from home.


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