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Slovenia Travel Guide

Slovenia is a country conveniently placed at the crossroad of many cultures. It shares its western borders with Italy, Austria to the north, Hungary to the east and Croatia to the south. But it shares more than just borders with its neighbours. Over the centuries it has become the meeting place of peoples. Despite its smallness it is extraordinarily diverse; each corner of the country reflecting the symbiosis of different influences.

Cook Islands Travel Guide

The 2.2 million sq. km covered by the Cook Islands rivals the area of many nations. The archipelago of course does not have quite the land available as Mexico, but the space means the visitor can take advantage of the different forces that formed the islands; the volcanic in the south and biological coral atolls in the north.

The Sydney Experience

Sydney is one of those cities that every traveller has on his itinerary. We can all conjure up images of the Sydney Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge. But what about all those lesser known places, the attractions behind the attractions, which show the true character of Sydney? I was lucky enough to befriend two young Sydney men who took me under their wing, showing me an alternative side of Sydney, which transformed my experience into an unusually memorable one.

Having said that, I am not going to deny that we visited the main attractions such as the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Aquarium, and were invariably impressed. However, looking back, I remember most vividly the random sights and places, not the hyped-up large attractions.

The visit that my friends and I made to the incredible Opera House was memorable largely due to the Jazz band which was playing outside. Worshipping the sun and the view, we indulged in a 'sundowner' drink at one of the bars at the base of the Opera House, whilst enjoying the band. Being a weekend, there were scores of live performers around the Harbour - my favourites being the fire-breathing man on stilts, and the Aboriginals playing on their didgeridoos. Touristy yes, but I really felt like I was in Sydney, whilst a lot of other cities tend to blur into one.

Having gazed enough at the architectural wonder that is the Opera House, we moved on to walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. On backpackers' budgets, we opted out of the Bridge Climb, and instead ventured down into the Rocks area of town, the oldest part of Sydney. The famous Rocks Market made a huge impression upon me, meeting all my souvenir needs in an idyllic setting, in the shadow of the Harbour Bridge.

From there we sussed out the bars and restaurants, all of which were loaded with character and history. We ended up in the Fortune of War, reputed to be the oldest pub in Sydney and certainly well worth a look, if only for its ancient historical maps papering the walls. After this cultural stop-off (ahem!), we proceeded to embrace Sydney's multi-culturalism by discovering a Bavarian bar complete with costumed barmaids, which the boys certainly enjoyed, whilst I focussed on getting through my litre of beer!

Moving on towards Darling Harbour and the more modern parts of Sydney, we were determined to go up the Sydney Tower, with its revolving deck and panoramic views. However, we inexplicably found ourselves sidetracked by, of all things, miso soup! Sydney's multi-culturalism is clearly reflected in the vast array of cuisines available, so make sure you take the time to sample some of the finest Asian cuisine in the world.

The next day, we decided to venture out of central Sydney, with the obvious destination being the lively beach resort of Manly. Most people take the ferry to Manly, with its gorgeous beaches and sporadic smaller coves, and take advantage of the ferry journey to admire the homes of the very rich and potentially famous along the shore-line.

Although the ferry trip really is a must, we decided to return to Sydney by car, stopping many times along the journey home to take in the sea views and gorgeous visages of the city's skyline. I recall watching the sun set over Sydney from Watson's Bay, in a harbour-side bar, which maintained that elusive balance between stunning views and cheap booze.

The successive few days were spent at the famous Bondi Beach, a laid-back place heaving with vaguely alternative cafes and bars. I spent many an hour gazing unabashedly at the scores of surfers who descend at Bondi to show off their moves! Apart from the beach, however, it really is essential to explore Bondi's café culture to its full extent.

In order to get a true feel for the place, we booked into the Hotel Bondi, which is right on the seafront and gave us plenty of time to unwind and truly absorb the relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast at one of the many cafes overlooking Bondi is not to be missed - these are perfect places to enjoy that Aussie favourite, Eggs Benedict.

Naturally, we had to sample the Bondi nightlife, of which Icebergs Bar on the corner of Bondi Beach is one of the best examples, positioned as it is above crashing waves and dramatic rock pools. However, to get a true idea of what it meant to be a Bondi local, we also visited the North Bondi RSL (the English equivalent of a Working Man's Club), which was right on the beach. There we discovered friendly locals, cheap beer and I even won my very own leg of lamb in a classic Aussie meat-raffle!

One evening, at the recommendation of a friend, we ventured back into Sydney to sample a significantly more upmarket drinking hole, the Blu Horizon bar on the 36th Floor of the Shangri-La Hotel. As somewhat scruffy travellers, we half-expected to be turned away, and were quite surprised to later find ourselves gazing down at the twinkling lights of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, drinking cocktails and super-sized glasses of red wine. Expense be damned, it was an incredibly memorable evening!

Whilst these are only a few of the thousands of things to do in Sydney, I came away on top of the world. The main attractions were amazing, but what has stayed with me to this day are the places, views, and restaurants that we encountered along the way. Sydney has so much to offer and, I imagine, will continue to surprise even the most jaded traveller.

By Alice Hall on 29/06/07

Paris by a Londoner

Catholic opulence

For a committed Londonite bigot, it's difficult to concede that other cities might score the occasional point over our beloved isle's majestic metropolis. So, to be honest here, Paris hurt. A lot. Paris is a beast of a city, an urban kingdom, with an overall population of 11 million, and an expansive metro system barely illuminated by one very fiddly map. Like all cities, you cannot 'do' Paris; a large city is a country in itself, and part of its mystique is that you can never fully know it. Naturally, the first thing that comes to your attention having just flown in from Durham is the volume and speed of human traffic on its streets, darting down boulevards and around street corners, in and out of metro stations, and causing appalling motor accidents. Parisian drivers take minimal notice of red lights and the little green man is not the guardian deity of safety he is in the UK, but rather a mischievous sprite, merrily challenging you to a game on the roulette wheel spinning around the Arc du Triomphe.

Paris is unmatched for its opulent grandeur; the Paris Opera House is simultaneously fascinating and vomit-inducing. If you have ever handled a large wad of bank notes, you'll know that a lot of money gives off a faint smell of bile. While the Opera House is wonderful and enchanting, and smells perfectly fine, exploring its marble staircases and gilded ceilings is very much like the dodgy feeling after eating an entire wedding cake. In fact, a lot of buildings in Paris look like large cakes, the infamous Louvre no exception, and perhaps some of this has spilt over from the ornate Catholic splendour of the Sacré Coeur and the Notre-Dame. It's easy to imagine that the centuries-old religious schism might have contributed to Anglo-French differences; while we Brits like our institutions austere and grey, the French like to ice theirs with Italian marble and gilt. Maybe the dodgy feeling in my stomach is an inherited Anglican unease in the company of such a flagrant refusal to disguise expenditure.

Savoir porter and charm

However, the city's real grandeur is in its modern affluence, best seen on the Rue St Honore (metro: Concorde/Tuilleries), which is home to the epoch of French cool, Collette, buzzing with hip young things flicking through coffee table art books and snapping up Marc Jacobs and special-edition Air Force Ones. In spite of the image we have picked up from compulsory school trips to Brittany of French people sporting offensively garish outfits, Parisians are sophisticated; stick-thin women stalk around in sleek businesswear and oversized sunglasses, and hip young men hop on and off the metro in leather jacket-hoodie combos and classic tennis sneakers. It's clear that unlike London, youth culture is defined not by being alternative or rebellious, but by style and cunning savoir porter.

But what really sets Paris apart from British cities is its charm; it scores very highly on the Amélie factor. The entrances to Metro stations tend to be decorated in an art deco theme, and the tourist industry trades on Parisian 1920s style, with themed mugs, postcards, and trinkets a mite more stylish than the old 1970s postcards depicting breasts painted as mice that London newsagents still sell. The movie sets aren't hard to find, with Amelie's café, the Deux Moulins, located on the Rue Lepic in Montmartre (metro: Blanche), and her boyfriend's workplace, the Palace Video sex shop, just down the road directly opposite the Moulin Rouge, which has fallen into disrepair since its heyday and now hosts awful Copacabana-themed strip shows and entertainers more akin to Siegfried and Roy than Nicole Kidman's delicate courtesan. Elsewhere, the chocolate shops display their gourmandise in competitively extravagant ways; carnival-themed displays, animals, fountains, all made of chocolate and sweets.

Bloody good food

There's nowhere in the world like Paris for food; the smaller streets are crowded with restaurants and cafes that serve bloody good food and drink from breakfast time to last orders. Fast food cafes and crepe kiosks that cater for tourists are of a higher standard than we're used to in England, though it's a good idea to stick to deli-style places where they put their food on display. Great French food can be found at the Crêperie Beauborg, which is a little tricky to find and not to be confused with the Restaurant Beauborg which isn't quite as good, on the Rue Saint-Merri (metro: Rambuteau), where you can get crepes and galettes (savoury crepes) that literally melt in your mouth. Le Pave on Rue de la Ferronnerie (metro: Chatelet) serves incredible French haute cuisine at reasonable prices; we tasted tender vegetables, salmon tart, and a delicious barely-dead beef steak. Good French food differs from good British food through some intangible quality, a sort of goût de la vie present in everything, from the vegetables, the meat, the bread, the fish, to the pastries and even the sticky bonbons.

So - it's Sunday morning in Paris. Sunlight illuminates the young waitresses in aprons as they move around the wooden floor of Pain Quotidien on the Rue Montorgueil, carrying baskets of breads, ceramic yoghurt pots, and steaming cups of coffee around their customers, who are cradling small children or browsing through their emails on laptops. Outside, the street is comfortably bustling with people picking up groceries and walking dogs, people on bicycles; a fishmonger is calling prices out into the crowd. Ben and I sit upstairs, separated by a table spread with glass jars topped up with praline, chocolate, and hazelnut spread, apricot jam, and jam full of strawberry pieces. Crammed between these are glasses of home-pulped orange juice, and milky cafes-crèmes, and sitting precariously on the edge of the table is a straw basket of breads; heavy slices of unleavened loaf, floury rolls, and croissants that flake all over the plate when broken into. I think I've eaten too much. Next to us, a large extended family gather at a table around what appears to be a recently-engaged couple, and order a brunch of bread, hot chocolate, a beautiful mixed salad, torn strips of smoked salmon. Fifteen boiled eggs with egg cups and little spoons arrive. Bliss.

Italy Travel Guide

Italy embodies the term la dolce vita. Its wonderfully warm climate, rich cultural heritage, world famous food and welcoming people make this an ideal travel destination whatever the time of year. Whether it is lying on a beach in Tuscany, skiing in the Alps, swimming in Lake Garda, taking a ride in a gondola down the Grand Canal in Venice or enjoying Italy's endless cultural treasures in any one of its numerous cities, Italy provides it all.

Tunisia Travel Guide

Tunisia has long been a top tourist destination. It is the northernmost country in Africa, wedged between Algeria to the west and Libya, to the east and south. The over 1200 km of Mediterranean coastline and long stretches of golden sands have been ideal for the development of resorts, both on the mainland and on the Island of Djerba. Tunisia's long history holds the key to those visitors needing a break from the water-sports and sun worship. The Phoenician and Roman past has left the ruins of Carthage, the once great provincial capital of Julius Caesar

Russia Travel Guide

Russia has for many years been a land of mystery and intrigue to Westerners. For hundreds of years, depending on the direction of political winds, Russia has been an enigma, a friend, or an enemy of the West.

It is a miraculous country and still mysterious to many foreigners, with many cultural and historic treasures, unspoiled nature; and industrious, bright and hospitable people. Russia mothered Peter and Catherine the Great, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Pushkin, Tchaikowsky, Nabokov, among others, who have contributed to the rich cultural heritage.

Colombia Travel Guide

Generously sized mountains near Santa Marta, coasts on both the Pacific and Caribbean and the Amazonian jungle await visitors , who at times may need to be intrepid. Politically the country has not entirely settled down and anyone making the trip must be especially careful in certain areas. The capital, Bogota, exhibits its varied history with traditional and colonial Spanish influences. Those seeking the beach might visit Cartagena which, with its walled old town and wonderful array of imposing architecture would keep anyone busy. The trip to the Ciudad Perdida is longer than usual, but the rewards are clear with it being amongst the largest pre-Columbian sites.

Fiji Travel Guide

Fiji is one of those paradise islands in the Pacific, but the island has more to offer than just beaches where you can laze around and water where you can snorkel. There are many scenic and historic attractions in Fiji. The capital, Suva, has many old shops and markets with various foods, artefacts, handicrafts and especially seafood. Places of historic interest include the National Museum, situated in the lush surrounds of Thurston Gardens next to Government House and the old Parliament Buildings. Other sites of interest on Fiji include the Cultural Centre at Orchid Island, just outside of Suva, the mysterious earthworks at Taveuni and the old colonial houses (situated around Fiji)

Iceland Travel Guide

The fact that moon exploration craft have had terrain tests on this European island should suggest to the visitor the type of landscape they will encounter. Sculpted by the elements, particularly volcanoes and glaciers, the natural world should be amongst the top of the visitor's things to experience. This can be active by snowmobiling around a glacier or cycling around the island or passive by joining a tour to take a more sedate look at the amazing formations.

Antarctica Travel Guide

Antarctica is a truly amazing continent in every way. It is the highest, coldest, driest, and least inhabitated continent on Earth. However, some creatures manage to survive naturally here, perhaps most noticeably the penguin but also seals and sea lions live on its land and in the Southern Ocean. Its landscape is unique and unforgiving, the entire land mass is covered in a huge ice cap that contains 70% of the world's fresh water, from this extends huge ice shelves out in to the sea which will occasionally drop huge blocks of ice in to the surrounding waters.

Mauritius Travel Guide

God created Mauritius and then Heaven, at least according to Mark Twain and if you are looking for what brochures call a tropical paradise, Mauritius is there for you.

Mauritius consists of two islands. By far the biggest one is known as Mauritius - the capital city, Port Louis is located here. While the other is a smaller island some 500 km away, called Rodrigues .

Tanzania Travel Guide

Tanzania normally evokes images of Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This is of course to be expected as these are outrageously amazing places to visit, but what of the the country where they are situated and the history that has formed the frenetic culture that awaits.

The Olduvai Gorge was where prehistoric remains have been found, dating back several million years. It should not be surprising that it was some time later that indictions of contact with other continents emerged. Trading with seems to have begun with Arabia and India, although the 15th century Portugeuse arrival rather shook relations with former. French slavers took over the weakened Portugeuse mantle in the 18th Century and contact with the interior remained mainly through African caravans until the 19th century. Arab traders were braver, with some settling near Lake Taganjika and although land was not annexed, some local chiefs were defeated when hostile. Missionaries arrived in the 19th century as did geographic explorers and the famous Livingstone who was attempting to put an end to the horrors of the slave trade. The end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries saw colonial invasion that was not to end until Tanzania gained independence in 1964. In addition to strong local cultures, there have been Arabian, Indian, German and British influences in the region. These are far from vestigal as can seen in the layout of Stone Town on Zanzibar or even the shape of the country itself.

As mentioned above, Kilimanjaro, the world's tallest free standing peak looms over the north of the country. Easily accessible from Moshi or Arusha, those with funds to pay the park fees can have an amazing time moving from tropical to near arctic like weather. Immense concentrations of large animals roam the Serengeti National Park while the Ngorongoro crater allows quick viewing of the big five checklist on a single day safari. Over the water from Dar es Salaam is the island of Zanzibar where diving and swimming with the dolphins are especially popular. Although losing its status as country capital to Dodoma, Dar with its bustle and dangers after dark could make a particularly exciting trip if the gardens and market are too sedate.

If all this has failed to capture your imagination, think for a moment of the experience of gazing out over expansive tracts of land that have not been ruined by the encroachment of destructive people. The bumpy, muddy roads will remind you that it is nature that is still very much in charge here not people. This alone is reason enough to learn more about Tanzania.

Muscat Travel Guide

Oman's capital with seemingly endless historically inspired rows of white houses is the likely entry point of any trip to the country. Strolling through the expanses beach, finding a way through the Mutrah Souk or admiring some of the impressive buildings such as the Grand Mosque or the Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace are popular ways to spend a few days. Exploring using public transport is always exciting or the visitor may prefer a relaxing cup of tea gazing out over the waves from the Corniche.

Shanghai Travel Guide

Paris of the Orient: that's what they called Shanghai in the past, when it was still the leading power in trade and opium. Enter the communist revolution, which swept Shanghai into anonymity. Nonetheless, some traces of old can be found in present Shanghai. Today, Shanghai is the commercial center of China and has one of the most dynamic skylines in the world. The 17-million-citizen-strong city shows her dualistic face in every corner of the city.

Xian Travel Guide

Xi'an, a major historical city, was called Chang'an in ancient times, and is now the capital of Shaanxi province. Today, Xian is the political, economic and cultural center of Northwest China. Following the development of the travel industry and the implementation of the opening up policy, it has become one of the nation's most important tourist cities with tourism becoming the mainstay of Shaanxi's economy.

Luang Prabang Travel Guide

Luang Prabang is the old capital city of the Lan Xang Kingdom. According to the Luang Prabang legend, the first name of Luang Parabang was Muang Swa, named after King Khun Xua around the eighth century, later known as Xieng Dong and Xieng Thong. During the reign of King Fa Ngum between 1354 and 1372 A.D., Xieng Dong, and Xieng Thong cities were renamed Luang Prabang in the name of the gold image of Buddha, the Phrabang.

Hong Kong Travel Guide

Hong Kong (Heung Gong in Cantonese, Xianggang in Mandarin, meaning 'fragrant harbour) has the big city specials like smog, odour, 7 million elbows and an insane love of clatter and the city. But it's also efficient, hushed and peaceful: the transport network is excellent, the shopping centres are sublime, which sell donkey outfits, the cuisine is legendary, and the temples and quiet corners of parks are contemplative oases.

Machu Picchu Travel Guide

Definately one of the best places to visit in peru. Make sure you do the four day walk instead of the two day one if you can. Follows the Inca trail through the cloud forest, past other smaller ruins. The site itself is pretty awesome with really well restored ruins. These remarkable ruins were only rediscovered in 1911 by the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham. Perched dramatically 1000 ft above the Urubamba river, Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also the end point of the most popular hike in South America, the Inca Trail.

Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide

The equatorial climate, the shopping opportunities and numerous sights combine to make Kuala Lumpur, Malyasia's capital, a fascinating way to spend some time. The Petronas Twin Towers, The Mall and the Lake Gardens will undoubtedly be on every visitor's itinerary as will Bukit Bintang, Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve and the nearby Batu Caves. It only takes a short trip from the city to go rock climbing, visit the national zoo of Malaysia at Taman Melawati or tuck in to the renowned seafood at Klang.

Gabon Travel Guide

Merely moving around Gabon is exciting due to generally needing a 4x4 outside the big cities or the possiblity of travelling up the Ogooue River by boat. That is without mentioning trains and planes.

Before detailing the features of the country that await, a little bit of Gabon's history will be explained as the events that formed the place you are visiting should help you gain a better insight into the country as it is today.

Contact with other nations not haveing been confirmed, it seems that it was the Portugeuse in the 15th century that reached and had an appreciable impact on the area - naming it after a word in their own language, gabao, an item of clothing similar in shape to the estuary of the Komo river. Traders followed, slaves being one of the commodities. Opinions changed and the French released the people on a slave ship, who went on to call where the settled Libreville. This is now the capital of Gabon. French explores veneture a long way into gabon's jungles and although there was a French presence from 1839, Gabon did not undergo adminstration until 1903. 1910 saw the incorporation of Gabon into French Equatorial Africa that lasted until 1959, with independence being gained in 1960. A number of political systems struggled for long-term stability which were followed with demonstrations that were unfortunately violent in 1990. Elections, suspicious deaths,attempted coups and internal and external accusations of irregularities bring us to the present. Despite all this intrigue, President Bongo has been in control since 1967, making him the longest serving African Head of State.

The political scene now set, the attractions of the country shall be expounded. The Gabonese government annonced in 2002 that 10% of its land will be assigned as National Parks in order to protect flora and fauna long-term. This is amongst the largest conservation projects in the world. This means that is is possible to see the spectacular beauty of such creature as gorillas, elephants and hippos. The climate is generally hot and humid with June to September being slightly cooler. This will probably be attractive to those visitors whose countries tend to be rather cold. Libreville has the rather different chalk hite buildings and the Isle of Nadji is an option for those wishing to experience Gabonese nightlife...

Niue Travel Guide

Originally thought of as an island full of savages due to Cook thinking the locals had smeared blood over themselves when he caught sight of Niue (he in fact called it 'Savage Island' for this reason), was a protectorate of the United Kingdom before annexation by New Zealand. Niue managed to gain self-government in 1974.

Rainfall is highest between November and april with the general climate being described as tropical. So far tourism does not contribute a great deal to the Niuean economy compared to remittances from Niuean expatriates. This means that the visitor will not be standing beside thousands of others when gazing out into the azure sea. Surely in itself this would be a reason to make the trip!

The South Pacific is generally considered famous for groups of islands like French Polynesia and the Cook Islands. Niue might not be on the world stage because of articles such as those detailing the International Date Line being around the edge of Kiribati, but nonetheless it holds its own allure. Despite having the same nickname, 'The Rock' as a certain former prison off the coast off San Francisco, this upraised coral atoll, reputedly the largest in the world, will entrap you with its secluded swimming coves and marine life.

The latter is easily visible because Niue is an atoll, there is no silt run-off reducing underwater viewing distances. It would remiss to not mention the life that exists above the water, in the form of extremely pretty butterflies and flowers amongst other wonders of nature's creation.

The ultra adventurous might like to get involved with some long-distance sailing to other islands such as Samoa or even Tonga.There is always the worry that the reader is rather more foolhardy than brave, if this is so, they should be reminded that these trips should only be attempted by especially experienced sailors.

Verona Travel Guide

Situated near Lake Garda, the city of Verona is famous, amongst many things, for its Arena, being the setting for Romeo and Juliet and the Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore. The visitor will easily be able to spend a great deal of time strolling through the streets, soaking up the thousands of years of history, which can only be described as colourful with examples of extant edifices being the Piazza dei Signori, the Duomo and the Palazzo della Ragione.

Tashkent

Revolution and earthquake may have been the cause of the destruction of most Tashkent's older buildings, but the capital of Uzbekistan's extant museums and monuments allow anyone to gain a greater insight into the turbulent history surrounding this part of Central Asia. Places to visit include the Fine Arts Museum of Uzbekistan, the Yunus Khan Mausoleum and the Amir Timur Museum while not forgetting the Chorsu Bazaar where it will be difficult to fail to find anything you wish to buy. Having the country's largest airport, means Tashkent can easily used as a travel hub for further exploration of Uzbekistan.

Novo Mesto Travel Guide

The leading city in the Dolenjska, Novo Mesto, meaning New Town, has been a settlement here for over 600 years. Remains of the ancient town walls and beautiful religious and academic architecture are particular draws. The protected Krka river which flows through the city exhibits an abundance of animal and bird life. It is suitable for boating and there are many paths along which pleasant strolls can be taken, or some people prefer to take a dip in the quieter areas. Markets are held three times a week and are an introduction to the narrow cobbled streets of the Old Town.

Urubamba Travel Guide

Urubamba's proximity to Cusco means that those planning to tackle the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu can visit the location of some remains of the Inca Empire as well as pre-Inca structures. Loomed over by the Chicon Glacier, Urumbamba's pueblo called Chichubamba, cemetery and eco-tourism projects are all tourist draws. Trekking is a particular highlight with a waterfall, the glacier and spectacular valleys as possibly destinations. Visitors can find out whether the town's name translated from the Quechua as 'Flat Land of the Spiders' is still true today!

Panevezys Travel Guide

The visitor may find themselves on a tourist attraction just getting to Panevezys if they travel by the narrow gauge railway from Birzai or Rubikiai. Once there the 500 year old city has attractions including the Plastic Kings Castles, a collection large and interestingly built houses in the suburbs, many theatres and the Museum of Ethnography which houses items that are part of Lithuania's heritage. If a rest is needed after so much excitement and wonder, then a cafT in Laisves square can be chosen to watch the world pass by.

Rincon Travel Guide

The location for the first World Surfing Championships in 1969 remains a popular destination for those that take part in this exciting discipline. Diving and snorkeling are other water activities that might interest the potential visitor. The tropical temperature will be lure for many as well as the stamp of approval that Puerto Ricans themselves use Rincon as place to holiday.

Phuket Travel Guide

Phuket City is located on the jungle covered island of the same name. It was the opportunity provided by tin mining that originally brought migrant workers to the island and has resulted in the mix of architectural styles that can be seen today. The beaches are famous, but the mountains and rubber plantations should not be ignored. The city itself will be attractive to many for its food market and annual Vegetarian Festival alone, although others may prefer the experience of being taken around in a tuk tuk.

Dhaka Travel Guide

Bangladesh's capital and most populated city on the Buriganga River, has a humid tropical climate. Being met with curiosity by locals is not unusual, which only adds to the traveling experience. Markets and miniature shopping malls abound, as do tempting sights such as Baitul Mukkaram Mosque, Savar smiti saudo and the National Gardens. Rickshaws and compressed natural gas taxis are environmentally friendly ways of exploring the city, whose other attractions also include: the National Assembly Building, Shahid minar and very large number of places to eat.