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.

What to carry while backpacking through Europe

Posted by cooldude On August - 18 - 2010

Are you a lover of the outdoors? If so, backpacking through Europe can be a fine vacation idea for you. In order to make your backpacking trip a pleasurable one, it is quite important that you carry along with you few backpacking essentials. First, Make sure you carry only the bare essentials, as there will be no porter around you to carry your bags. You need to carry your bags yourself, thus the lighter they are the better for you. But in course of packing light, make sure you do not leave out on anything important.

Carry a portable tent with a sleeping bag and air pillows as hotels may or may not be available. Next, carry ready to eat food as finding a proper restaurant may be quite tricky. You can also carry cooking equipments with you, in order to fix up a meal yourself. Besides these, carrying few more essentials like a compass, a map of the area and a first aid kits etc are absolutely indispensable.

Top 5 scariest destinations

Posted by cooldude On August - 18 - 2010

Normally people make their travel itineraries making sure that some of the world’s most beautiful places are definitely in it. But here we look at a totally different set of tourist destinations which attract people from all over the world and definitely can’t be described as Alice’s Wonderland.
Winchester Mansion, in San Hose, California tops the list. It is believed that the souls of the all the victims of the Winchester rifle reside in this huge mansion. Moving on to Europe, we come to the Museum of Execution Instruments in Paris. Started by an executioner, it displays all the instruments of execution from around the world. In the hunt for the next scariest place we come to Tibet, at the valley of the dead where the yogis come to die and one can find their bones scattered all around. Next we arrive at the Museum of Anatomopathology in Vienna. It portrays all the pathologies, abnormalities, and harsh medieval medicine. Our next destination is the Sedlec Ossuary in the Czech Republic. It displays an array of different bones and skulls with almost 7000 human skeletons in the church.

Travel tips while on an adventure trip to Madagascar

Posted by cooldude On August - 18 - 2010

Madagascar can be a fine pick if you are looking for an adventurous escape. From lush green surroundings to beautiful beaches, Madagascar packs it all. Each day of your vacation in Madagascar will be quite an adventure with secluded, untouched and breath taking beaches waiting for you. If you want to redeem a few moments of your busy life surrounded by mother nature in her purest and most beautiful form, nothing can be better that a week long vacation in Madagascar.

It is highly recommended that you focus your trip in and around nature itself. Kayaking will be a fantastic experience for you if you like spending some alone time in the secluded backwaters. The beaches are not like the overcrowded ones you might find at resorts in Europe. Madagascar offers a huge variety of interesting places to visit and you can be rest-assured that bright pink people wearing luxury swimwear are not the kinds of view that you will encounter on your average day. If you are looking for starred hotels and top notch restaurants, Madagascar may not be the right vacation spot for you. But if you are in a lookout for adventure and need some serene time in the midst of nature, you have found yourself the perfect destination.

Besides offering beautiful landscapes, Madagascar also gives you a wholesome cultural experience. The natives here are really friendly and your vacation will be worth remembering.

Daring Adventures You Can Try When In New Zealand

Posted by cooldude On August - 15 - 2010

There is a reason New Zealand is considered the adventure capital of the world. New Zealand is known for adventure sports from bungee jumping to Parasailing. You can do it all!!! Bungee jumping originated here and the Kuwaru Bridge Bungee is one of the best in the world for it! There are possibilities of the traditional ways of adventures on the Lake Wanaka or Fox Glacier! You can go yachting, sailing, windsurfing etc. You are also presented with offers like parasailing and paragliding! The country has a number of spots which offers you a peculiarity of sport called Hand Gliding, which comes closest to make you feel like as if you are flying! Skydiving is much evolved here and there are numerous spots that allow you skydiving! Two new sports coming up here are Blokart Sailing and kite boarding! Blokarting is basically a cross between wind carting on wheels and land yachting. Hot Air Balloons are also available here for whole family adventure trips! So if you are planning for an adrenaline rush….Go to New Zealand!


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