Travel Interesting Places, Places of Interest, Tourist Attractions, Places to see & visit

Dusha-Dushe to Moscow, Russia

2009-10-14T15:18:00.000-07:00

Do you agree that Moscow, the capital and barometer of the world’s largest country, i.e. Russia, should be called a city that is irreducible?

Those who went there commented that it is difficult to separate its rich history from its daily role in writing the future, and that Moscow is both dictator and victim of events that provokes such comments. Think only can feel it if we stand in Red Square to feel the difference between those familiar images with the actuality!

The famous and colourful domes of St. Basil in Moscow, Russia

St. Basil's Cathedral at the Red Square, Moscow. You may want to know that it is the glorious celebration of Ivan the Terrible’s victory at Kazan.

Some money saving or useful traveling tips that you might want to take note of:

Migration card and other official documents – make sure it is with you all the time until you leave the country, in case you are stopped by the police or an imposter looking to collect “fines.”

Moscow Kremlin from Bolshoi Kamenny bridge. It is worth much more than a photo opportunity.

Avoid being robbed or mugged – the common sense measures shall include: don’t travel alone at night in unfamiliar areas, keep expensive items out of sight as much as possible, and avoid crowded metro cars where pickpockets may operate and so on.

Moscow's metro stations are resembled palaces or cathedrals. It is fabulous with their marble-clad walls, chandelier lighting, and other precious interior.

Buy and drink vodka – alcohol counterfeiting is common since and as there are hundreds of brands of vodka in Russia. Nevertheless, two of the best that you might want to consider are Flagman and Russky Standart. You might want to know that Vodka is drunk everywhere socially in Moscow, Russia, hence you may want to join in for a round when a Russian taps his throat for dusha-dushe (i.e. for soul to soul, if I am right)!

Arbat, many still said that it is still the repository of Moscow’s quirkiest corners.

Mind your feet – Shoes are very important in Russia, and must always be kept clean regardless of the weather conditions. Always remove your shoes at the entryway when entering a Russian home. In some interesting places such as museums, galleries, palaces, visitors may be asked to put on special shoes, such as plastic booties (similar to the kind surgeons wear)!

Lenin’s Tomb in Red Square. A popular mausoleum because the embalmed body of Lenin has been on public display there since the year he died in 1924, you may want to imagine you are reviewing a parade from the podium!

When is the best time to visit those interesting places? Can be anytime, but April to June and September to November are most comfortable.

Taiwan Taipei for Tea, Shopping, Temple and Tai Chi

2009-10-07T14:56:00.000-07:00

Taipei (although many regard it as a small village) has a wealth of magnificent architecture throughout its history, from the 17th-century Kuantu Temple to the modern Taipei 101, and is an important centre for the export of tea today.

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Taipei 101 Towers by night. One should not miss to take views from the observation platforms of Taipei 101.

Victoria’s Great Ocean Road – The Twelve Apostles

2009-10-03T23:56:00.000-07:00

Have you seen a road that is excavated manually along the mountainous and heavily forested coastline? I believe there are, but not many, and is even rare if the road is passes along coastline giving stunning views.

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Some of the famous Twelve Apostles sea stacks that rise from the sea near Port Campbell

The Great Wall of China

2009-09-24T07:22:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wonder a wall lies like a gigantic dragon, stretching up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus?

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Malaysia KL Bird Park – World’s Largest Walk-in Aviary

2009-09-12T23:21:00.000-07:00

Have you been to the world's largest free-flight walk-in aviary? If not, you may want to pay a visit to KL Bird Park, which was opened in 1991, and is located within the serene and scenic Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens, and is about 10 minutes away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre in Malaysia.

What I find about the main feature that distinguishes KL Bird Park from any other bird parks is the concept of their free-flight. Why I say so? Well, upon entering the door of KL Bird Park is as if we are stepping into an enormous bird cage, where visitors will have a chance to witness at close proximity with various bird species living together as a perfectly balanced community in this semi-natural environment!

You may want to know that it is sprawling approximately 21 acres of verdant valley terrain, and the park is divided into 4 different zones. What I know is that it is home to over 3,000 birds of 200 local and foreign bird species.

If you want to taste Malaysian cuisines, then the Hornbill Restaurant & Cafe there, which offers a wide variety of local and western cuisines, and together with their unique architecture of wooden Malay Kampung house and its subtle interior sure will give visitors that kind of perfect ambience for dining pleasure. Another thing is that the restaurant is equipped with free Wi-Fi.

What follows is a quick glance of Malaysia’s KL Bird Park:

Egg Incubation Room & Nurse
Ever want to watch how chicken eggs are artificially incubated using incubators? Not only that, if you are lucky you might have the chance to see with your very own eyes the real live hatching of adorable chicks and ducklings!

The Feathered Friends Photo Booth
Wanted to have a beautiful photo with birds? Here is the chance to be up-close-and-personal with the colourful and tame birds. Think this will definitely be a perfect souvenir for some, right? You can choose to use your own camera or their instant digital photo service.

Peacock & Hornbill Gift Shop
If you want to take home with some unique souvenirs and exclusive merchandise as a memento of an exciting adventure to be remembered, then this is the shop to visit. As far as I know, this Peacock & Hornbill Gift Shop offers a wide selection of unique souvenirs and KL Bird Park's exclusive.

World of Parrots
This mini bird aviary is specially designed to accommodate various species of parrots in their collection. What I see is that it consists of macaws, cockatoos, lodes and parakeets.

Bird Show
Also, don't miss their event highlight of the day, i.e. the KL Bird Park Bird Show happening at the semi-open air Amphitheater at 12.30pm and 3.30pm daily. I have missed it while there! The Amphitheater has a 400 seating capacity with a first-come-first-serve seating arrangement.

Hornbill Park
The magnificently landscaped Hornbill Park is home to their majestic pair of Rhinoceros Hornbill, one of the largest hornbill species in the world.

Brahminy Land
Brahminy Land exhibits Malaysia’s KL Bird Park collection of Brahminy Kites, one of the local bird of prey species in Malaysia. Watch these awesome predators in action during the Eagle Feeding at 2.30pm daily.

Bird Gallery & Education Center
This is a bird gallery and education center for visitors to learn more on the many aspects of bird life.

Flamingo Pond
This is perfect for us to catch a glimpse of their Flamingos that gracefully sun-bathing in a beautifully landscaped pond complete with a scenic man-made waterfall.

Think it is good for me to let you visit those interesting places in Malaysia’s KL Bird Park to discover further about this exciting world of feathered friends and enthralling sights by yourself.

Danny Kaye Song to Europe’s Longest Pedestrian Street – The Stroget

2009-08-15T00:34:00.000-07:00

Do you want or like to:

See Europe's longest pedestrian shopping street;
A little mermaid born in 1913 that has attracted over a million visitors a year; and
Mouth-watering restaurants and lively bars

The Stroget - Europe’s Longest Pedestrian Street

Smart Family Travel Tips

2009-08-14T18:37:00.000-07:00

Many have said that vacationing is never going to be the same as it was pre-children, for instance, what we needed pre-children traveling to those places of interest was a book, a margarita, a mobile computer, and perhaps a bikini...

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Dublin – Friendliest City in Europe

2009-08-07T14:53:00.000-07:00

Many who went there say that Dublin is a city rich in museums and galleries; I definitely agreed to this statement. And if you want to see the finest collective of Georgian architecture ever built, just walk down Henrietta Street to the nearby King's Inns building.

I am not too sure is this the reason that make Dublin a favorite tourist spot, and that people like to say that Dublin is a place that pulses with energy and life by day and night. One thing I am sure is that if we were to visit the area around the river and the famous O'Connell Bridge, it summarizes one unarguable truth about modern Dublin, i.e. with more than half the population under 25, and fun-lovers jetting in from all over Europe. Notable areas in this context are Temple Bar with its winding, cobbled thoroughfares, and the streets around St Stephen's Green.

The famous Ha' Penny bridge in Dublin, Ireland, over the river Liffey

What are those interesting places that we should not miss?

Packed Grafton Street with its buskers, artists and tourists, that symbolizing the vibrant character of Dublin, a 'young' city.
Guinness Storehouse in St James's Gate, to worship at the temple of the black stuff, although many said this is an expensive visit.
The Chester Beatty Library at Dublin Castle, with an astonishing collection of manuscripts and ancient art. In fact Dublin Castle is a must see by itself.
Trinity College's 16th century precinct, with the Old Library containing Ireland's most famous book, the illuminated 8th century manuscript known as the Book of Kells.
Dublin's Main Post Office on O'Connell Street, where Patrick Pearse proclaimed Irish independence on Easter Day in 1916 and the bullet holes that sum up the British response.
The Dublin Writers' Museum in Parnell Square, dedicated to the Dublin's incomparable literary history.

When should we visit all those places of interest? Any time, as the city never sleeps and is popular for weekend breaks, and St Patrick's Day (17 March) is very special though!

Before I forget, Dublin was voted 'friendliest city in Europe' in 2007!

Samsonite McLarenSport Premium Travel Gear

2009-08-06T11:48:00.000-07:00

Looking for premium range of travel gear? Then you may feel excited to know that Samsonite has joined forces with Formula 1 racing giant, McLaren to come out with a premium range of travel gear, i.e. under the co-branding name of McLarenSport and Samsonite Black Label.

From what I know, the completed collection is set to debut in Fall or Winter in 2009, whereby a high quality laptop backpack and 75cm duffel upright is set to be rolled out. Good news is that this premium travel gear collection will be distributed by Samsonite in its stores, as well as in the most exclusive bags and leather goods shops worldwide.

You may want to know that the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 team has been traveling with the prototype styles since the first Grand Prix of the 2009 season in Australia.

Till we talk next time to other places of interest!

Hoh Chi Minh City & Saigon – The Pearl of the Far East

2009-07-25T21:46:00.000-07:00

This great city is the fast-beating heart of Vietnam. It is dynamic and industrious, serving as the country's economic and cultural focus, although it does not change much from those pre-Communist days.

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Sleeping During Long Travels

2009-07-25T00:44:00.000-07:00

I have recently read a health article on sleeping during long travels, and would like to highlight that sleeping a lot during long-distance travel be it to our places of interest or for business purposes, and whether by plane or by car, can increase the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

DVT is a blood clot that forms in the deep veins of our legs which can travel unnoticed through the blood stream and lodge in the brain, lungs, heart or other areas causing severe damage to our organs. Noticeable symptoms include pain and tenderness, swelling, redness and increased warmth in one leg.

To avoid sleeping too much during long travels, it cautions that travelers are advised to get up and walk around at least every two hours, and to avoid sleeping more than four hours at a time. For those who are unable to do so, they should extend both their legs and exercise while seated. They should also drink more water or juices, wear loose-fitting clothing, eat light meals and limit their alcohol consumption.

For health and wellness sake, the conclusion is to avoid sleeping too much during long travels.

Mexico City – City of Superlatives

2009-07-05T14:30:00.000-07:00

Mexico City, is the oldest, highest, and most populous city in North America. A rich and diverse culture thrives today in this modern metropolis, where jacaranda trees soften the cityscape, the sound of mariachi bands can delight our ears, and....read more

Mexico City at Night

The Angel of Independence monument, Palace of Fine Arts

The Travel Tipping Etiquette

2009-07-04T21:09:00.000-07:00

Ask anyone anywhere what a good tip is and most likely we’ll get the same answer, i.e. whatever the level of service merits. However, if we take a closer look, we will know that tipping is a practice heavily rooted in cultural context.

Believe you will agree with me that doing a good deed, it turns out, can get pretty complicated...
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All inclusive vacation packages - Spring Break Sale

2009-03-11T15:19:00.000-07:00

Expedia, the world's no. 1 online travel agency is having its biggest sales of the year, i.e. Expedia's Spring Break Sale!

Here are the details for their spring break vacations, deals and promotions:

The Expedia Spring Break: Free Nights – Get your last night FREE at over 700 hotels - Expires 4/9/09

Spring Vacation Package Sale: Flight + 4 nights from $158! - Expires 4/9/09

NEW: Expedia Weekly Air Deal

Expedia Flights: Book Any Flight Without Booking Fees! Valid on flights booked by 5/31/09.

U.S. fares on sale! Fly Roundtrip from $74+ Expires - 3/16/09

NEW: Expedia Weekly Hotel Deal

Save up to 40% on Hotel Stays in San Francisco! - Expires 3/17/09

Great Values on Top Brands: Hilton, Marriot, Ramada, Holiday Inn & more from $39 a night! - Expires 4/3/09

NEW: Expedia Weekly Vacation Package Deal

Last Minute St. Patrick’s Day Travel Deals - Hotels from $24! - Expires 3/17/09

Mexico: Book early and save! 4+ Night Packages from $269 including Air! - Expires 4/1/09

Mexico: Book early and save! 4+ Night Packages from $269 including Air! - Expires 4/1/09

NEW: Expedia Weekly Cruise Deal

Disney Cruise Line: Save up to $220 per person! - Expires 3/31/09

NEW: Expedia Weekly Car Rental Deal

Alamo: $15 Off Your 3-day Rental! - Expires 3/31/09

NEW: Expedia Weekly Seasonal Deal

Booking for Spring Break? Check out Expedia's ten amazing beach trips. - Expires 3/31/09

NEW: Expedia Weekly Activity Deal

Book Puerto Vallarta Activities - Snorkeling trips, zip line advetures & more! - Expires 3/31/09

Save up to 25% on shows, theme parks, safaris and more in Orlando when you book your tickets on Expedia. - Expires 3/25/09

Expedia Canada Weekly Hotel Deal

Save up to 40% on Hotel Stays in San Francisco! - Expires 3/17/09
Save up to 40% on Hotel Stays in Chicago! - Expires 3/17/09

Follow me to Lisbon, Portugal

2009-03-11T07:08:00.000-07:00

Enjoy vibrant nightlife and fado (i.e. Portuguese folk music)? We may want to start our day by visiting Belem Tower, which was built in 1515 and was erected as a fortress to guard the entrance to the Lisbon Harbour...

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Spring Break Hotels Deals and Last Minute Vacation Deals

2009-03-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

Spring Break is around the corner, what follows are some great discount hotels deals and last minute vacations deals brought to you by Hotels.com. Save 25%, 30%, or 45% on hotels whether you're looking to soak up some sun with a beach getaway, play a round of golf at a 4 star resort, or hit the slopes with a ski vacation.

Guess no matter the occasion for traveling to your places of interest, we may want to see their Top March Deals below:

New! Florida Keys Resort Sale: Save up to 30% on 4 Star Resorts! exp 4/30/09

New! Ski Condo Sale: Save up to 25% in Whistler, BC. exp 4/15/09

New! Caribbean on Sale: Save up to 45% in St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Martin and more! exp 4/30/09

Featured Coupon! Hotel Coupon - $30 off with 5 night booking!

New! Spring Sale: Save up to 30% on hotels in Washington DC! Book by 4/13/09 for travel from now until 4/30/09.

New! Spring Sale: Save up to 30% on hotels in Memphis! Book by 4/13/09 for travel from now until 4/30/09.

New! Spring Sale: Save up to 30% on hotels in San Francisco! Book by 4/13/09 for travel from now until 4/30/09.

New Last Minute Deals expire 3/15/09

Weekly Last Minute Deal! Philadelphia from $48! Travel by Mar 15th, 2009
Weekly Last Minute Deal! Daytona Beach from $51! Travel by Mar 15th, 2009
Weekly Last Minute Deal! Las Vegas from $30! Travel by Mar 15th, 2009

Top Golf Destinations!

Score your hole in one at these unforgettable golf destinations in some of the world's most pristine locations. Enjoy Spring Savings of up to 30% when we book by 4/13/09.

Top Golf Destination: Ft. Lauderdale - hotels from $70
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Top Golf Destination: Phoenix - hotels from $50
Top Golf Destination: San Antonio - hotels from $50
See More Top Golf Destinations!
Save even more with the Exclusive Rebate when you stay 3+ nights!

Cheers and do enjoy these great discount vacation packages!

Best Travel Deals, Specials and Packages - Save Now, Love Forever at Sandals Resorts!

2009-03-09T05:48:00.000-07:00

Just came to my attention that for the month of March, Sandals Resorts is extending its 3 Free Nights Promotion!

Guests who book a minimum of three-night stay by March 31st, 2009 will receive up to 60% off plus up to 3 nights Free. Also, this offer is available at all 12 resort locations in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia, and The Bahamas. We may want to know that the first quarter is always their top booking period, hence, do take advantage of this Caribbean's most romantic, luxury included resorts offer. Additionally, guests who stay for seven nights or longer at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios can get a $250 Red Lane Spa Credit too.

Details of promotion:
Booking Window: Now - March 31, 2009
Travel Window: Now – December 26, 2009
Blackout Dates: December 27 – 31, 2009

Minimum Stay: 3 nights
Wish you could find something in this Save Now, Love Forever at Sandals Resorts travel deals!

Disneyland vacation packages and Last minute vacations deals

2009-03-08T17:12:00.000-07:00

Southwest Airlines Vacations is having some attractive vacation packages, details as follows:

New Disneyland® Resort Sale
Everyone Plays for the Kids' Price at the Disneyland® Resort! Plus, receive up to a $150 Disney Gift Card. Book 3/6 - 3/27.

New Las Vegas Sale
Save $80 on The Best of Las Vegas and receive FREE shuttle service. Use Promo Code MGMMAR80. Book 3/6 - 3/12.

New Orleans Sale
Packages starting at $211 per person! Reduced room rates at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Book 3/6 - 8/9.

New Reno Sale
Save $60 to Reno at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino or the Tuscany Tower at the Peppermill. Use Promo Code PEPMAR60! Book 3/6 - 3/26.

New Ski Sale
Save $100 on a ski vacation to Utah! Use Promo Code SNOW. Book 3/2 - 3/31.

Ski Sale
Save up to $150 on a Ski Vacation Package! Plus, receive reduced ski lift ticket rates. Use promo code SKI120. Book 1/23 - 3/12.

Las Vegas Sale
Save $50 when you stay 3 nts or more at any Vegas hotel. Use Promo Code LASMAR50 and receive FREE shuttle service. Book 2/27 - 3/12.

Walt Disney World® Resort Sale
Celebrate 3 FREE nights at the Walt Disney World® Resort plus receive a $150 Disney Gift Card if you travel in July! Book 3/6 - 3/29/09.

San Francisco & Los Angeles Sale
Get your 3rd night FREE when you book a package and stay at a Joie de Vivre Hotel! Book 2/20 - 4/30.

Tax Refund Deals
Turn your tax refund into vacation memories! Click here for our latest and greatest deals! Book 2/20 - 5/31.

Sheraton Vistana Resort Orlando
3 FREE nights at Sheraton’s Vistana Resort in Orlando! Plus, SAVE an additional $150! Use Promo Code VISTANA150. Book 2/3 - 4/30.

Last Minute Deals
Wanna Get Away Now? Save BIG when you book a last-minute deals! Check back often as they change frequently. Ready, set, go!

Universal Orlando® Sale
Receive 3 FREE nights at the Universal Orlando® Resort. Book 12/22 - 3/29.

Rome – the capital of a sophisticated and forward thinking nation

2009-03-07T04:54:00.000-08:00

I believe if you have been to Rome before, you will find that no other city comes close like Rome (a city of Italy). No doubt, it is no longer the capital of the world, but Rome is certainly an epic, bubbling-over metropolis harbouring lost empires. In fact, those who...read more

The Colosseum, many consider it as the ultimate icon of Rome, and is recognized the world over to represent Rome, Italy and Ancient Romans.

Keep Our Laptop Travel-safe

2009-03-03T14:22:00.000-08:00

Need to prevent thief making off with your laptop while on the go or worries about forgetting your computer at a restaurant or taxi? I believe you have heard countless stories about this, right?

The following travel-safe strategies might help to certain extent:

Use a nondescript bag
Corey Sandler, author of Laptop For Dummies suggests removing any computer logos from our bag as it only advertises its expensive contents.

Know our numbers
It is advisable to write down our laptop's serial and model numbers (can usually be found at the bottom of our laptop). They'll come in handy if we need to report a loss.

Keep our password separate
Do you have an inclination to write down your passwords on a piece of paper and leave it in your laptop bag? Please “Never” as it will only make it easier for the thief to access our information.

Don’t lose sight of our laptop
For example, when at the airport, try to place our laptop together with our coat and shoes through the airport X-ray machine. Remember to pass through the metal detector at the same time as our computer passes the scanning machine. Who knows someone unwanted can keep track of the items behind us.

Encrypt the data
I believe with Windows XP and Windows Vista, it is easier for us to encrypt important files and folders. That is to say that even if someone gains access to our files, encryption gives us another layer of protection.

Display our contact information
Always make sure our bag has tags bearing our name and phone number but for safety reason we should never include our home and office addresses or even the name of our company.

Avoid leaving our laptop in the hotel room
It is good to know that the hotel room may not be completely secure. In this case, by putting the "do not disturb" sign on the door might help.

Vacation Packages, Travel Deals and Promotions in the French Alps

2009-03-02T13:45:00.000-08:00

Here is a last-minute ski offers from PV-Holidays for next week 7th -14th March. Basically, we can get 20% off a wide number of MGM, Pierre & Vacances and Maeva residences in the French Alps. To what I know, this includes short breaks at a number of residences. The deal includes popular destinations such as Val Thorens, Plagne, Val D'Isere, Avoriaz, Alpe D'Huez and much more.

This vacation travel deal and promotion includes:

Pierre & Vacances - quality 4-5 star self-catering residences often with pools and ski hire on site

Isola 2000, Residence Pierre & Vacances Les Terrasses d'Azur - 1/2 bedrooms apartments for up to 7 people from £81 per person.
Val Thorens, Residence Les Temples du Soleil - studios to 2 bed apartments for up to 7 people from £152 per person.
Avoriaz, Residence Les Balcons du Soleil - studios to 3 bed apartments for up to 8 people from £166 per person.

Maeva - great value self-catering ski residences in all the top French resorts

Plage Bellecote, Residence Maeva Bellecote - 1 bedroom apartments for up to 5 people from £94 per person.
Arc 1800, Residence Maeva Charmettoger - studios and 1 bed apartments for up to 7 people from £125 per person.

Residences MGM - stylish alpine apartments with heated pools and spas on site

Les Houches, Les Hauts de Chavants - 1 bedroom apartments for between 3 and 5 people from £108 per person.
Arc 1800, Les Alpages de Chantel - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for up to 6 people from £162 per person.

Another exciting and attractive vacation packages by CheapCaribbean is their "Best of Barbados Sale." The sale is launched today March 2, 2009 and will run thru April 1, 2009!

Do enjoy and you may want to grab whatever travel and vacation deals, promotions and packages available for traveling to your places of interest!

Save on fares to Europe Travel Deals and Promotions with Air France US

2009-03-01T13:58:00.000-08:00

Save on fares to Europe with Air France US. Fares starting at $149 each way from Houston, NY and Philadelphia. Sales ends 3/11/09

Air France US has released the following web fares to Europe starting at $149 each way from Houston, NY and Philadelphia. Fares are available for travel between February 13th, through May 15th, 2009 and must be purchased at least 7 days in advance. Web fare sale ends on March 11th, 2009.

Houston	London	$149
	Amsterdam	$149
New York	Brussels	$149
	Zurich	$149
	Frankfurt	$149
	Munich	$149
	Copenhagen	$149
	Malaga	$181
	Barcelona	$149
	Madrid	$149
	Nice	$149
	Paris	$149
	Edinburgh	$149
	London	$149
	Manchester	$149
	Catania	$219
	Milan	$149
	Pisa	$169
	Rome	$149
	Venice	$169
	Amsterdam	$149
Philadelphia	Frankfurt	$149

Happy travel to your places of interest on earth!

Want a deep sea adventure holiday?

2009-02-28T22:42:00.000-08:00

Like the idea of swimming alongside a graceful manta ray or coming face-to-face with all kinds of undersea creatures?

Well, whether we are in the reefs of South China Sea or the far-flung Caribbean islands, there are hundreds of diving destinations just waiting for us to explore. So how do we choose? It's always best to start at home. For Malaysians, it is good to start at some of Malaysia's top dive sites like Redang, Perhentian, Tioman and Sipadan.

Whatever it is, get ourselves certified as a diver first, once through, the ocean is our oyster! In this case, we may need to look out for PADI (i.e. short for Professional Association of Diving Instructors) dive courses, which offer recognised diving certificates. It is good to know that recreational scuba diving is a sport that opens to any age, size and gender, i.e. just about anyone can become a diver.

With this, and wherever we go for our future diving holiday, we can rent scuba gear from any dive centre. Sound good to be adventurous and want to try it out, right? Once you start diving, I believe you'll discover the natural beauty of the underwater world, and a deeper appreciation for the environment.

On the same note, scuba diving is believed to be the "new yoga," as it gives similar results, i.e. that our body becomes relaxed whilst swimming in a gravity-free environment. Likewise, doing slow breathing exercises during diving is just like meditation, and observing beautiful sea life is stimulating, don’t you agree with me?

Think it is time for us to plan a diving excursion to places of interest now!

Prague – Europe best preserved beautiful city with good luck statue

2009-02-28T21:47:00.000-08:00

Want to visit the best preserved cities in Europe? How about the ideas of visiting all its attractions within walking distance of one another? Sound great, right?

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Interesting Places and Hot Spot in Bangkok, Thailand

2009-01-10T00:15:00.000-08:00

Many have said that Bangkok is magical, but where exactly those interesting places?

Known as the Venice of Asia, Bangkok is also famous for its many canals, floating markets and of course the notorious traffic jams. Not to forget that the giant reclining statue of Buddha at the Wat Pho temple (a must see and should be on everyone’s Bangkok places of interest travel itinerary) is another landmark.

To visit those must see, let us start with the stunning majestic Thai-European architecture, i.e. Royal Grand Palace. My favorite things is to hire a longtail boat just before sunset and work my way upriver toward the Grand Palace to see it lit up at night. We can actually stop at Wat Arun or the Royal Barges on our way up during daylight provided they are still open, and wander the little canals on our way up and back. Next, head to Vimanmek Mansion Museum to feast our eyes on artefacts made from porcelain, silver and perhaps gold, or some rare finds raised from Thailand's ocean-bed. Take a boat tour down the canals that make up the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

Wanted a taste of Bangkok's bustling night life? I will walk down hip Kaosan Road. Like shopping? Believe shopholics will love Siam Square with its designer wear and bargain buys!

No worries about food and board, as they are not that expensive. In fact, food there is cheap and easily accessible from food carts and eateries. For example, the chain there like Anna's Café serves yummy Thai fare for less than US$2 per dish. For lodgings, Wood Lands Inn on Chareon Krung Road offers clean rooms at US$26 per twin room basis.

Another interesting fact we may want to know when visiting those interesting places in Bangkok is that Thais do eat with a fork and a spoon and not just with chopsticks, i.e. Thais used chopsticks when eating Chinese dishes.

London - UNESCO World Heritage Sites City

2008-12-31T17:48:00.000-08:00

Despite the city was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1666 and that extensive bomb damage was sustained in World War II which resulted few earlier buildings remain, it is today a major tourist destination with four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, i.e. the Tower of London, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew,...read more at Journey to tourist attractions, places to visit, places to see, interesting places, places of interest, Event and Festival, and Smart Travel Tips for traveling to countries in Asia, Africa, Americas and The Caribbean, Australasia, Europe and The Middle East, and much more!

The London Eye at night on the western end of Jubilee Gardens. You may want to ride it!

Smooth Vacation Specials and Travel Specials

2008-12-29T05:01:00.000-08:00

Want to have a smooth vacation? Or want to look and feel at home on your next holiday?

Then it may worth the effort to take a look at the following two books:

Culture Smart! Guides on customs and etiquette – is a book with smart travel tips to help us defuse unwanted sticky situations. For example, did you know that we should never give or receive anything with our left hand in Indonesia? (Reason being it is perceived as well as onsidered by many as dirty over there!)

Frommer's New York City: Day By Day – this book features a tear-resistant foldout map as well as venues and pictures of the secret destinations that tour guides used to keep to themselves.

Well, if you are interested I think these two books are available either online or at your local bookstores.

How about travel in style? Such as stride through the arrival hall with chic luggage. Perhaps you may want to condider the following items too:

The new Sensu range from Samsonite – collapse easily for easy storage purpose.
The Work Glam range from Mandarina Duck – attractive and striking as it has floral designs for an ultra feminine touch.
Werks Traveller 2.0 series from Victorinox – can easily face the side of our body as we roll it, which makes it easier for us to navigate through some busy airports while traveling to interesting places around the world.

Hot Spot in the Bermuda Islands

2008-12-19T04:56:00.000-08:00

If we prefer a more remote retreat, then seek out Astwood Cove or Shelly Bay. Like snorkeling, I think Warwick Long Bay is best. If so, try to contact one of Bermuda’s dive operators...

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Eight Travel Tips - Travel Safe and Smart

2008-12-17T05:00:00.000-08:00

I believe you have heard countless stories of holidays gone wrong due to pickpockets and lost of documents.

To ensure our holiday trip to places of interest is memorable, here are some safe and smart travel tips to protect our valuables:

Split up our valuables and keep cash pinned on an inside pocket and credit cards inside another pocket or money belt.
Carry as little cash as possible and never pull out a wad of cash from our purse or wallet to pay for anything.
Leave our jewelry at home unless we can bear to lose it, else don't bring it.
Try to blend in as a local. Do you know that the less we look like a tourist, the less likely we will be a target?
Make copies of important documents before we leave home. Leave one copy at home with someone we trust, and bring the other copy. Bring a couple of passport photos so we can easily replace stolen documents too. Also note down all the emergency contact
numbers as we might need it, including the number for credit card replacement.
Watch out for "tag team" distraction tactics where one member of a team spills something on us or asks for directions, while the other steals our wallet or bag.
Beware of sob stories at train stations and airports. This is where scam artists hang out in locker areas asking for money, or wait to see which locker we use with the intention to break into it later.
Stay in well-populated and well-lit areas. Try to ask the locals which areas they usually avoid and which areas will become dangerous after dark.

Hope the above helps and do enjoy your holiday to places of interest around the world!

Where to go for a fairytale Christmas vacation?

2008-12-15T17:30:00.000-08:00

Like the ideas of a fairytale Christmas for your family? How about indulge in festivities and fantasy in an enchanted royal splendor?

Well, understand that Hong Kong Disneyland is welcoming this coming Christmas with new attractions and shows, starting from November 28 to January 2, 2009. Many believe that all this will add to their Park’s breathtaking atmosphere, just look at the events below, you will agree with me.

Royal Christmas Ball – This all new glittering stage show will invite us to celebrate the festivities of the season. For instance, we will be greeted to behold a Disney royal pageantry of our favorite Characters, court dancers in luxurious costumes, and the chance to perform in a musical grandeur! Believe your children will like to see how Sleeping Beauty’s crown magically transforms Sleeping Beauty Castle to sparkle magnificently like thousands of shimmering diamonds!

Mickey’s Christmas House – Have fun meeting Mickey Mouse and explore his charming home. It was reported that weeks have been spent for decorating this Mickey’s Christmas House.

The “Let it Snow” Christmas Parade – Like the ideas of dance along with this high energy parade which brings with Yuletide cheer like no other? Guess your family will be very happy to join in the merriment with hundreds of dancers performing in a glittering procession with snow throughout the event. Many said that this is back due to popular demand.

Winter wonderland on Main Street USA – How about immerse with your loved ones in a picturesque Christmas, and have the chance to meet Santa, sip hot chocolate and listen to carolers sing for this sparkling and magical Christmas, while feel free to take in the beautifully decorated Christmas Tree or stroll amidst the frozen garlands and icicles, whichever you like!

Some say Christmas isn’t Christmas without a feast or two, if that is the case then head on to the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Hollywood Hotel for some mouth watering Christmas set menus. Whatever it is, don’t forget to bring along your camera and have a Christmas photo with Mr. Mickey!

Merry Christmas and Happy Coming New Year and do enjoy traveling to interesting places around the world!!!

To learn a little bit more aout Hong Kong, please visit this page.

Scenic Places in New Zealand

2008-12-12T04:38:00.000-08:00

Lydia told me that their trip took them to the Mount Cook vicinity where they had the chance to feel the glacier under their feet and were in awe...

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Planning a Winter Vacation for a Snowy Holiday

2008-11-14T07:35:00.000-08:00

Year end is approaching, do you think is it good for a winter vacation? Who knows you may already have some ideas where are those interesting places that you wanted to visit for a thrilling slide down frosty slopes, right?

Perhaps, we would like our traveling buddy Richer Choo to share with us some handy traveling tips to make our winter vacation more enjoyable, at least not fall sick right back after the winter vacation!

Think you are ready for a ride on the snow, right? If so, bring your own skis, snowshoes or split board if you have them, unless you want to rent those snow equipment and gear at the service counter. For our own travel safety, it is good to bring a mini portable first aid kit filled with blister care and analgesic though.

What about clothing? I believe whether we are snowshoeing, going cross country or telemark skiing, winter winds can quickly lower our body temperature when we stop moving. Therefore, choosing and packing proper clothing should be something we really have to care about to maintain a constant body temperature. For our purpose, it is advisable to choose clothing with three basic layers. The base layer which is next to our skin should be made of lightweight moisture wicking thermal material or Capilene that keeps us warm and helps take moisture away from our skin. As for middle layer, it should include a down vest or fleece jacket and pants for us to put on when we stop moving. Not to forget a wool hat, neck gaiter and fleece-lined glove are also something essential here. As to the outer layer it ought to consist of a good breathable, wind and rainproof jacket and pants to protect us against winds and snow that often cut through other layers.

What else? Think we should also include dark sunglasses and lip balm in our carry-on, an insulated water bottle by our side to kill our thirst, ear plugs, extra gloves mittens and some cheese to munch on, right?

But I believe the most important thing is to first check the weather. As we may not know, winter weather can be extreme, varying from snow storms with strong winds to clear and cold with sub-zero temperatures. As I know, December, January and February are the coolest, with temperature dropping below freezing point. Well, if you think you are not able to take this, you may want to plan your winter vacation to your places of interest in March and April, when the snowpack becomes more stable and high peaks are more accessible.

Till we talk next time and cheers to enjoy our coming snowy holiday to interesting places!

Vacation Rental Store to Interesting Places

2008-11-06T19:30:00.000-08:00

If you are a property owner, I believe you will want to list your property to generate some vacation rental income, right?

If that is the case, Vacationbyowner.com, an innovative accommodations and vacation rentals web site on the internet might be a place to consider as the site was designed to provide travelers with vacation rental homes, getaways and accommodations to meet their every traveling needs to places of interest!

As a property owner you will have the chance to have your property listed and market internationally and get in contact with the renters directly either via email or phone. Besides, there are no hidden marketing charges or extra commissions that you need to incur except a small annual membership listing fee. In addition, as a member, you as a property owner also eligible to browse rental properties across the globe to "trade" your home for a weekend, a month, or even a year if you find a member that meet your interesting places traveling property exchange needs, say a California vacation rentals or a Lake Tahoe vacation for your own, I believe this will save you some bucks, right?

Should you have a web site and as a member, they will help to provide a link for wider marketing exposure at no additional cost. Basically, a membership with them allows you to upload 3 photos for your property, anything beyond is subject to a charge.

From the way I look at it, travelers will find Vacationsbyowner.com a site that could fulfill all of their traveling needs, simply because the site has links to allow the travelers for easy access to airline travel, auto rental, weather, skiing as well as a host of other useful stuff.
Have a fuss free property rental and marketing and do enjoy traveling to your places of interest!

Barcelona - La Sagrada Família and Antoni Gaudi

2008-10-25T20:57:00.000-07:00

Do you want to visit some of the most impressive medieval buildings that was dated as far back as the Roman settlement of Barcelona? How about one church that has been worked for more than 100 years and remain unfinished today?

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Some thoughts on traveling tips to these places of interest:

The siesta – the shops in Spain will close at Midday for at least three hours. So plan your day around the break if not you might find yourself about to faint from hunger or restless without a shop to frequent!

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Sydney Interesting Places to White Beaches and Blue Harbour

2008-10-21T23:00:00.000-07:00

Do you like white beaches or blue harbours? If so, how about those famous and up market ones?

If your answer is yes, one places of interest that I would recommend you is Sydney in Australia...

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Opera House

Harbour Bridge at night

Traveling Tips and Ideas on Honeymoon Getaways

2008-10-19T23:20:00.000-07:00

Like other couples, I believe you will not treat your honeymoon just like another holiday, right? In fact, with a little bit of careful planning, a couple would be in for a time for them to recollect, rekindle and reaffirm the whirlwind of the wedding that has just passed, in short a...read more

Money Saving Traveling Tips to Interesting Places of The Caribbean

2008-10-16T19:49:00.002-07:00

Believe you will agree with me that The Caribbean is one of those places of interest to relax and unwind yourself, especially so on its tropical shores, right?

However, high trip prices and the large number of luxury hotels may make you put off or confronted with...

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Zanzibar – Stone Town for a Slave Market?

2008-10-14T21:45:00.001-07:00

Want to visit a city that is blended with Arabic, Indian and African culture and style, plus a little bit of European sense? Or want to sense the air with a heavy scent of cloves?

Pictures below are some of the places of interest that you should not miss while traveling there:

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Car Rental Saving Traveling Tips, Promotions and Coupons to Interesting Places

2008-10-11T19:24:00.000-07:00

Good news, here I have come across a promotions and coupons from a car rental company that could assist you in keeping your travel plans to interesting places within your budget, i.e. Dollar Rent A Car.

Do take note of their car rental travel partner program featuring convenient online airline and hotel reservations from major companies such as Southwest, Hawaiian, Delta, Aloha, Continental, Northwest and others when planning your next family vacation or business trip.

However, to save money on rental cars, the following may be worth to consider:

Know your car rental contract. Never assume that bringing the car back early can save you money. For example, in the case of a weeklong car rental contract, the weekly rate may revert to a much higher daily rate. Whether you want to keep the car for an extra day or two or should your travel plans change, it is always good to contact the car rental company for details to get a better rate to our places of interest.

Rent weekly. Do consider rent weekly if the weekly rate is cheaper than the daily rate.

Travel Package deals. Sometimes we may find that by adding a car rental onto our hotel or air vacation package is better than renting a car separately.

Wholesalers’ car rental prices. Since the wholesalers rent in bulk from those car rental companies who own the fleets, it is no surprised that they may frequently offer better rates, this is especially true during off-peak season and for traveling in Europe. For info, top European car rental wholesalers include Kemwel, Auto Europe, to name a few.

Research car rental rates on the web. Again, this applies even if you consider renting in less popular locations. To your surprised, my travel buddy Richer Choo share with me a secret that we rarely save money calling a car rental company’s toll free lines for rates rather than searching on the Web. Well, which sites allow for comparison shopping for car rental rates? Perhaps you want to take a look at Expedia or a bidding site like Priceline.

Join as a club member. Consider this money saving traveling option if you rent a car often, as it will definitely save you bucks. For a low one time fee, as a member, you will often get valuable car rental discounts, earn free rental days and upgrade.

Fees and surcharges. Do take into account this for returning car to a different location from where you pick it up. Also try to avoid renting at the airport, as airports often add surcharges.

Rental car sizes and prices. Sometimes logic may prove wrong as in here, as smaller cars can be more expensive, due to that it is more popular with renters, thanks to my travel buddy Richer Choo for sharing this tip.

Try to help yourself by helping the car rental companies too. It may be worth to fill up the car tank ourselves, say at a station away from the drop off point to get a better car rental offer rate from the car rental company. Do you know that car rental companies often need to move their fleet to specific locations to meet seasonal needs, since this deals are rarely advertised, you may want to inquire this kind of discounted one way car rental which often give you a rate lower than $15 a day and with unlimited mileage though.

Get all your travel discount. Again, try to find out whether the credit card you carry or the frequent flyer program or association or organization that you belong to has a special car rental program, if so, you will often do better with this rates than elsewhere.

Here are the details of the car rental promotions and coupons deals from our Dollar Rent A Car:

Enjoy a mid-size SUV or a standard-size SUV at Denver location for only $39.00/DY. Exp: 12/13/08

Save 10% on any vehicle when you purchase a car rental 24-hours in advance and use an American Express.Use Code AX10. Offer ends: 12/31/08

5% off any vehicle. Use Code: CJ05. Expires: 12-31-08 Some Restrictions apply.

Dollar -mid-size SUV $44.00/DY, $249.00/WK When you use your American Express Card at participating locations. Coupon AX44. Exp: 12/15/08

Dollar 10% Off plus free 12-Month Magazine Subscription for AMEX Members CODE: AXMG. Terms and Conditions apply. Exp:12/15/2008

Till we talk next time for traveling interesting places around the world!

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How to eat like a local in China?

2008-10-09T19:58:00.000-07:00

When come to eating at those places of interest in China there is also much difference when compared to other races. Instead of ordering individual main dishes, in China...

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About Access America's Traveler Frustration Index

2008-10-08T01:30:00.000-07:00

The released of the latest Access America's Traveler Frustration Index which was conducted in August, shows statistics with frustration of airlines down but concern over overall prices up has caught my attention on their finding that women are significantly more frustrated with traveling than are men on the whole. An excerpt of the report reads as follows:

“Leisure travelers (55.2) are more frustrated than are business travelers (52.9). Women (57) are significantly more frustrated with traveling than are men (53.2) on the whole.
Other specific findings of note:

Women (61%) are considerably more likely than men (50%) to be frustrated with the cost of airline, cruise or train tickets. Similarly, women (26%) are more likely than men (17%) to be frustrated with difficulty booking their trip.”

The report basically did not touch on why women frustrated more than men, but I am of the opinion that it boils down to “Time, Money and Expectation” factors. Of course, for women traveling alone, security is of paramount importance besides a few gender specific issues.

I believe the inequality of pay between men and women and jobs that pay well which have a higher fraction of men while the jobs that pay lower wages have more women is an obvious fact as far as working world is concerned.

As to time, I think women especially those married ones are generally more time pressed than men due to the fact that they have more to handle for their family besides their work life if any.

Statistics from the Travel Industry Association has shown that women account for about 43% of business travelers and that they tend to be well-heeled consumers with higher expectations than men. It comes no surprised that why hotel are improving on aspect in security, i.e. have bell staff escort women guest to their rooms or assigning rooms near elevators, shortening their walk down isolated hallways. We may also notice that Hilton hotels now offer Crabtree & Evelyn products to cater more fully to women's preferences, while Marriott and Renaissance hotels now offer Bath & Body Works aromatherapy kind of products. Another extreme is that we may also find some hotels have a women only floor and have hotel rooms stocked with items of special appeal to only female guests.

I would say the above are some of the related factors at play on why women are more frustrated with traveling than are men. Let me know if there are any others.

PS: The word Travel is derived from the French: travail, which means "labor," "anguish," and "fatigue," who knows this may be a hidden factors too!

Mumbai – The Megalopolis Monster and City of Gold and Poverty!

2008-10-06T20:29:00.000-07:00

Does the picture below look like a cathedral? If you say so, then sorry you are wrong, it is in fact a terminus or what we...

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Thoughts on Choosing Cruise Ships for a Better Travel Itinerary

2008-10-03T07:38:00.000-07:00

I believe most of us especially those new to travel by ship or cruise ship will likely face the same issues like I experienced before. When I first started out, I am not sure on the following:

How to do my homework to choose my ideal cruise ship
What are dining options being available?
Should I choose a larger cruise ship, midsize or a smaller cruise ship?
Should I choose a cruise ship based on destination, cruise line, itinerary or the cruise ship?
Should I avoid an older cruise ship?

Well, what follows are what I have learned and perhaps you may find it useful for your reference too.

How to do my homework to choose my ideal cruise ship
This part is important as it will help you to choose a voyage that is right for you. Don’t worry, it may not be that difficult as you think. You may not know that there is a wealth of information out there for you. First off, check out the cruise-lines web sites and brochures, as well as read the travel articles about the cruise ships you are considering, if you can find any. Also not to forget to find out what other cruisers say about the ships and lines in reader forums such as the ones in Fodors.

What are the dining options being available?
Feel uneasy about the ideas of seated at the same dinner table with the same guest every time you dine? Well no more, almost every cruise ship these days has one or more specialty restaurant which offer made to order meals just like in a shore side restaurant. In fact many cruise lines now offer much less structured dining, i.e. allow you to dine whenever and wherever you wish. Sound great, right?

Should I choose a larger cruise ship, midsize or a smaller cruise ship?
I would say that depend on what you want. Generally, larger cruise ships have more people on boards and more activities, have the best amenities and will let you feel less crowded, and to enjoy the pulsing discos, over the top Las Vegas style shows and Casinos, and other after-dark diversions. However, larger cruise ships are also prone to long waiting lines to disembark.

As for midsize cruise ships which usually carry 1,000 or less people, they are cozier even though they are lack of facilities, while a smaller ship cruise line may sail to a more remote and exclusive island, hence no surprised that champagne parties can be held in the surf. But be aware that seasickness is more likely to happen on smaller ship cruises.

Well, if you are a single and want to meet more people during your cruise vacations, then choose a larger cruise ship. Nowadays, one can even find charter ships for gay and lesbian themed cruises for singles hoping to meet others of the same sex!

Should I choose a cruise ship based on destination, cruise line, itinerary or the cruise ship?
I don’t know about you, but for me I will book my cruise based on the cruise ship that suits me, as I believe that this is the most important element that will determine the comfort of my sleeping quarters, my food and entertainment and others.

Should I avoid an older cruise ship?
I would think that for those with mobility problem, i.e. disabilities, by all means try to avoid on older cruise ship. Why? As older cruise ships used to be smaller, and have more lips between the door ways and fewer flat to level entrances to go on decks!

Till we talk next time to our places of interest!

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USA Phone Book Resource

2008-10-02T23:23:00.000-07:00

Do you wish to find out the contact numbers for your long time lost touched friends in US? Or perhaps you want to engage a service provider over there but seem no one can help you on this?

Well, I just find out a useful online phone book resource which allows one to look up for information about any phone number in the US. To what I know this is the only online phone book database that contains information from the white pages, yellow pages, public records and telephone service providers so far.

How this USA Phone Book works is that we could search by area codes as listed or clicks on the links as provided, hence one will have no problem to look up for cell, residential, business, unpublished and unlisted phone numbers in US!

I would say this resource is very good for those who wish to perform a background check for certain purpose too!

Places of Interest – Tango Tango to Buenos Aires, the Capital of Argentina

2008-09-29T18:35:00.000-07:00

Buenos Aires is synonymous with the tango, as we know. But where to find tango at night, and all night? Well the sound of it will fill the air, especially on Sundays in San Telmo and La Boca
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La Boca is a district within walking distance from MicroCentro

Interesting Places - World’s Cities

2008-09-29T06:28:00.000-07:00

Which interesting places or a city should I visit and what are the things to take note of?

Well, what I can say is don’t go and expect the same attitudes, the same accommodation, the same food, the same treatment from your favorite hotel, the same grids of streets, and others that you would find at home. Do your research and go with an open mind, but of course be sensible to the local culture and etiquette.

Despite many cities are packed with all types of restaurants and hotels and with entertainment of every description, yet you may find some with few obvious sights to attract visitors. For example, if you decide to visit the legendary Timbuktu in Mali or the entrancing Ethiopian city of Harar, you should not expect to find night-clubs or five-star hotels, instead you should go with the flow only then you could fully appreciate them. In fact, the experience or the enjoyment that we gained from visiting cities in different countries is very different, or perhaps challenging!

One of the travel tips that I learn is to gain some knowledge of the customs, culture and history and if got the time try to learn some of the language. My travel friend, Richer Choo and myself feel that even with just knowing how to say ‘Thank you’, ‘Good morning’ or ‘How are you’ in the local language is suffice to get you off on the right footing.

However, it is always good to consult your tourism’s official for advice and precautions to take. You may not aware or do not agree with many that Algiers is one of the worst cities due to its poor infrastructure, instability as well as its known for crime!

What are the world’s largest cities, you may ask? Well, Tokyo, Mumbai, New York, Mexico City…. In terms of the cities population, there is a lot of difference from city to city, some even with a population of less than 2,500, which I guess you may think it is more of a village than a city, right? That is St David’s, Britain’s smallest city that lies in the wild and beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park!

Whatever it is just make sure you have the required travel insurance, the appropriate vaccination, the visas, and not to forget to pack the right clothes for the time of the year!

Have fun and enjoy travel to the world's interesting places!

Places of Interest - Bargain Hotel Deals and Irresistible Fall Sales!

2008-09-27T19:57:00.000-07:00

Need a great bargain or some great hotels discount coupons for a place to stay when you are far away to your places of interest this fall?

Here is another great hotel bargain offer by Hotel.com, a global discount hotel reservations is having its half-off Fall Sale!

What can we expect from it? Well, a save up to 50% on hotels in selected destinations when you book by 10/13/08 (October 13) for travel from now until 10/20/08 (October 20). Besides, their “Up to $100 Cash back Coupon” on the hotel deals and promotions which likely to be ended on Dec 31 is also something you may not want to miss!

Read below for the details:

1.	Fall Sale - Save up to 50% on New Destinations! Book by 10/13 for travel from now until 10/20/08 On Hotels in Acapulco On Hotels in Atlanta On Hotels in Buenos Aires On Hotels in Colorado Springs On Hotels in Big Island On Hotels in Kansas City On Hotels in Lake Tahoe On Hotels in Miami Beach On Hotels in New Orleans On Hotels in Palm Springs On Hotels in Phoenix. On Hotels in Portland
2.	NEW! Destinations on Sale! San Diego on Sale - Save up to 40%! Book by 10/13/08 for travel from now until 11/03/08. New York on Sale - Book Early and Save! Book by 10/01/08 for travel from Jan 1st to Feb 28th. Daytona Deal - Buy One Night, Get One Night Free! Book by 9/25 for travel from now until the end of the year!
3.	Las Vegas on Sale - Save up to 30%! Book by 10/6 for travel from now until 10/20/08.
4.	Get $20, $30, $50, $75 or $100 back with your next Hotel Stay! $20 off with 3 night booking! $30 off with 5 night booking! $50 off with 8 night booking! $75 off with 10 night booking! $100 off with 12 night booking!

Do enjoy this bargain travel specials and your getaway of this half-off Fall Sale to your places of interest!

Great Air Travel Deals from Race to Savings Travel Promotions

2008-09-26T14:51:00.000-07:00

Not sure whether many of us are aware that this is the third week of Travelocity’s Race to Savings Travel Promotions.

What I understand is that this “Race to Savings Travel Promotions” is a kind of air travel deals bundled with some travel specials for one to choose. If you are traveling to Europe and Asia this fall, it is considered a good grab on air travel deals from this travel discount. Their featured Race to Savings location this week is Miami, hence you may want to race to the beach while the weather is still warm!

With the discount airfare, one will be able to experience Miami's art-deco boutique hotels for a fraction of the price! If I am not mistaken, this is Travelocity's biggest sale ever, with up to 40% off hotel bookings and up to 60% savings when you book hotel and air reservations through this travel package deals.

Since it won't last long and with such a drastic reductions on rates for top hotels and resorts, and the good news is there is no minimum spending requirements to get the travel discount, you may want to take a look of what I have found below.

RACE TO SAVINGS TRAVEL PROMOTIONS:

Race to Savings in South Beach, Miami: The Strand Ocean Drive from $179, Blue Moon Hotel from $89, and The Beacon Hotel from $105! Expires: 11/15/2008 (November 15, 2008)

Travelocity's Race to Savings Fall Sale. Up to 40% off Thousands of Hotels. Expires: 11/15/2008 (November 15, 2008)

Race to the Beach! Up to 40% of Thousands of Hotels. Expires: 11/15/2008 (November 15, 2008)

Race to Savings with Perfect Weekend Travel Sales! Expires: 11/15/2008 (November 15, 2008)

SAVE BIG on Adventures Near and Far with Travelocity. 40% off Thousands of Hotels. Expires: 11/15/2008 (November 15, 2008)

Race to Savings: Halloween Vacation Packages for up to 60% Off! Expires: 11/15/2008 (November 15, 2008)

NEW TRAVEL PROMOTIONS:

Say OK to the U.K.! Fly Round-Trip on British Airways from $483! Expires: 10/02/2008 (October 2, 2008)

Spice Up Your Vacation and Save! Round-Trip Flights to Asia on China Airlines from $881! Expires: 10/06/2008 (October 6, 2008)

More Castles, Less Cash! Fly Round-Trip to Europe on Air France From $479 Expires: 10/01/2008 (October 1, 2008)

Well, that is all for the time being and will write more about other travel package deals as and when I come across later.

Happy travel to your places of interest!

My Moon Cake My Lantern My Love and My Traveling Resources to Places of Interest

2008-09-23T07:35:00.000-07:00

Ever wondered how the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as Moon Cake Festival or Zhong Qiu Jie) likes? Well, the following screen shots, videos and photos, which were taken at a celebration event at an apartment premises in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will probably give you some ideas and the feel of what it is!

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What these Chinese words mean? Burn fire crackers in your toilet bowl!

Money Saving Traveling Tips on Hotels to your Places of Interest

2008-09-19T01:05:00.000-07:00

Well, a place to stay is inevitable when come to traveling, more so on a long journey to your places of interest. Is there a way to be smarter for spending to stay in a hotel?

Depending on where you go, for instance for visitors to Hawaii, there is a concept called condo Hotel. I believe this is a new concept to many of us; however, you need to seriously consider this if you are visiting Hawaii. You may ask why? Simply because there are more condo hotels than standard hotel and resorts over there and if you want to save some money, you simply can’t afford to miss this. The main thing to keep in mind is that those condo hotels offer several great amenities that you can’t find in standard hotels and resorts, these included items like laundry facilities, kitchens, living rooms, etc.

My friend Rich Choo, someone who likes to travel even told me that he managed to get great deal (as much as 60%) on his hotel room just by using his entertainment book discount. He told me that we have to identify ourselves as an entertainment member and by calling the hotel directly and not through the reservation lines as listed in the entertainment book! So, it is sometimes wise to call directly as reservation may not be aware or simply don't have the time to entertain much!

As far as money saving traveling tips on accommodation is concerned, one of the options that are available is to look into rentals and home exchanges. Usually rental properties including houses, apartments or condos and villas can often be rented by the week. If we do the math, you will notice that the nightly rates may often be better than at a hotel, more so if you are traveling in group. Also look for home exchanges or home swaps, as it often save you big bucks, if that suit you.

If you have joined those “frequent guest” programs, you may also get preferential treatment in room rates as well as the choice to upgrade in your favorite chains. So take a look of your program before making your reservations.

Don’t be surprise that some high-end hotel chains rates are lower on weekends than on weekdays, these are the hotels that cater to business travelers that are often busy on weekdays. That is the reason why the rates are dramatically lower on weekends as they need to urgently fill up the rooms. Also not to forget that hotels may have special package deals or corporate rates available. In short, try to ask for packages and special rates if it is available.

Another way is to look for guaranteed hotel rates, this is useful especially for an overseas trips, as you need not worry to pay more if the price goes up due to currency exchange rate fluctuation. Frankly, I often feel the pinch when my home currency rate is weaken when traveling abroad!

If you like the stay at hostels concept, you may want to join Hostelling International. A membership with them allows you to stay in their affiliated hostels at member rates, this include discounts for bus and rail travel in some countries too. As far as I know, room rates are well under $100 a night.

Do you know that if you are newly married and you are on your honeymoon trip, you may get a modest upgrade if you mention this when making your reservations? Hotels are known to furnish honeymooners with free breakfast or champagne. However, you may need to convince the hotelier as they are becoming hip to the practice of fake honeymooning. This again testifies that married and honeymooning are something that is not up for debate, right?

Happy traveling!

My all things French Places of Interest - Paris

2008-09-16T14:36:00.000-07:00

As one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Paris stimulates our senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted and smelt, it tests the superlatives with amazing architecture, incredible...

Have fun and do enjoy yourself while visiting those places of interest in Paris!

How to get the Best Deals to Your Places of Interest?

2008-09-13T21:34:00.000-07:00

Does the thought of getting the best deals for your traveling occur in your mind? I think so, right?

While the ideas of shop around seem the best way, but there are things that you need to take note of in order to get it. Well, you need to know that online prices can be dramatically different from site to site, room cost alone may vary by as much as 100% or more, what is more not all chains or carriers are represented on all sites, especially for those discount or smaller airlines like Southwest. Another thing is you may be surprise to know that you may find the cheapest fare on a hotel-chain web site.

Based on experience, the following may help:

Your travel agent may still be able to get you better deals, simply because it is their business to know their way around.
Check out online travel companies’ international web sites. It is good to know that many airlines, car rental, online travel agents like Expedia, Travelocity have foreign web sites. If you can purchase directly from it or through friends or family living abroad, you might be able to get a better deals. How to find out whether they have international sites? Just scroll down to the bottom of the Home page, or alternatively changing the “.com” suffix to “.ca” (Canada), or to “.fr” (France), for example.
Try to compare prices. Web sites like Expedia and Travelocity is a good place to compare prices for airfares, hotels, cruise and rental cars from many places. Likewise, Fare Buzz has wholesale contract with more than 60 airlines, while Wegolo is well known as a source for cheapest fares for budget airlines and so on.
Credit card privileges. If possible, visit your credit card company’s web site to check on hotel deals or promotions. You may think that what for since your credit card does not give you frequent-flier miles for purchases, but you should not overlook the eligibility of those attractive discounts on travel products or services that you could get which may end up help you save a lot!
Book on an auction site. If you are flexible and don’t particularly care which airline you fly, and can forgo those frequent-flier miles in a particular program and if you bid wisely, there are deals to be on auction sites such as the one “name-your-own-price” site like Priceline and LuxuryLink. Always pay attention to those details like hotel ratings and locations as what you defined of a hotel near airport may differ from what defined in the auction sites and be careful of what you are committing as changes are not allowed once a bid has been accepted.
Membership with an organization. Well, it sound strange but if you are a member of the American Dental Association or some others, you can take advantage of low rates that they have negotiated with hotels, cruises, car rental companies and others. So don’t miss this and always check with your membership organization before your journey to your places of interest!
Airline affinity credit card. If you are using this to rack up miles, it will be good to charge everything you can and pay your balance in full each and every month. Know why? Because if you don’t pay in full, the interest or finance charges will quickly add up to more than any savings you would get from obtaining a free airline ticket.

Whatever it is, as far as money savings traveling tips is concerned, I would say that it is no harm to negotiate as it really pays to haggle for a price below the published rates. For example, some hotel would consider giving you a discount if you pay by check rather than by credit card and some would even give you a bonus such as an extra night’s stay or so, but play on your strength.

Interesting Places for Throwing Oranges To Find Love?

2008-09-11T00:39:00.000-07:00

Are you crazy? What a waste!

Yeah, it is true and happens yearly in Southeast Asia countries, especially in an island inwell as
offerings and prayers are held by...

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Singlish of my Places of Interest!

2008-09-08T21:30:00.000-07:00

When I first heard about the word “Singlish”, I was not able to find out the meaning of it from a dictionary. Finally from a tour guide, I know that it is actually a local colloquial dialect of English, a kind of English which incorporates vocabulary and grammar from various Chinese dialects, Malay as well as...

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Virginia Safari Park – Interesting Place for a Memorable Hands-on Animal Encounter

2008-09-06T20:07:00.000-07:00

Planning to have a trip with your kids but not sure where to go? Perhaps, ask yourself would you like to enjoy animals in a natural environment that allow you to feed, touch and observe camels, herds of zebras, elk, llamas, lions, bison, ostrich, buffalo, deer and antelope, giraffe and other wild but tame animals roaming free on a 180-acre preserve?

If so, then a safari park may be just right for you! Frankly, a safari park is very similar to a zoo with the exception that it is without cages. Instead of the tourists walking around and looking at the animals, they have the choice to drive their own vehicles or being taken by the wagon around the park observing the animals. You may be surprised to know that it is sometimes closer than you would expect as the animals have a tendency to come up to the vehicle to inspect the tourists who are watching them!

If this sounds appealing to you, then Virginia Safari Park in Natural Bridge, which is Virginia's only drive-thru zoo, may be the places of interest for your family! It is a 180 acre drive-thru zoo that features over 500 free roaming animals from all over the world. It allows visitors to drive over a three mile road and allowing them to feed the animals from the windows of their car. You will not be surprised to find animals everywhere around your vehicle, and who knows and is likely the zebras and buffalo will stuck their heads in your car window and you just could not escape their feeding frenzies! No worries though, this adventure is totally safe and will not require you to spend much, in fact those who went there describe it as such an unforgettable journey, it is just like being on a real African safari. No wonder, children once went there will ask their parents to take them for a second time!

Many who went there claimed that the facility there is clean and well maintained and is just like the Discovery Channel in a 4-D environment. The animals are all serene and healthy with no predators allowed. In addition, there are a number of unique interactions set up for visitors to experience with the animals. For example, there has a giraffe feeding station for you to climb up to feed the giraffes, a bird free flight aviary where you could walk through the aviary and see birds from many continents all flying freely. What a wonderful live experience and you would agree with me that it is definitely worth the money you pay to enter the park! No wonder, people are saying they never laugh so hard before experience this in their life!

Besides, the park also has a walkabout petting zoo, picnic area, and gift shop. Another feature is domestic animals can be petted at the petting zoo, which children like very much!

In fact, the unique experience such as having a huge bull elk or bison only inches away to feed from your bucket, has made Virginia Safari Park appeals to all ages and make it become one of the region's top attractions.

Money saving traveling tip: Go there early when they first open and you'll have more animals come to your car but be prepared to spend a few bucks on extra food, though! No outside feed and pets are allowed.

Don’t forget to bring your camera for photos to be laughed and shared with later!

Some Thoughts about Using Credit Cards to Places of Interest Abroad

2008-09-03T23:11:00.000-07:00

I believe that the convenient of using credit cards while traveling cannot be denied, but rather a necessity.

Basically cards that are worth using for traveling purpose are credit cards, debit cards as well as rewards cards. The important point to note is cards are not the same, even among credit cards themselves. For example, some credit card companies charge a foreign transaction fee of 2 to 5% on any charge made internationally while some issuing bank might also tact on similar fees. Luckily for Malaysian, we are exempted from this that is at least for the credit cards that I hold! Know why? Like a faithful (or should I use loyal?) husband to his wife, period!

Some of the things that worth considering when using credit cards are:

Check with your credit cards companies before your journey abroad to avoid being charged with hefty usage fees.
Notify your card issuing company before you travel, especially abroad. Reason being that the card issuer might put a hold on your card due to unrecognizable spending pattern or activities, like a charge in a restaurant in China while you are a Malaysian. This is a common practice for fraud prevention by the card issuers.
Record all your credit card numbers as well as its related contact numbers in a safe place should something unwanted such as lost or stolen of card happen.
You might experience difficulty when making purchases if you have a traditional card or a chip card that requires a signature as many European countries have adopted “smart” or “chip and pin” systems that confirmed purchases with a pin and not a signature. Anyhow not to worries too much, as you may still request for the purchases to be made by a signature though.
Before you start to use for your purchases ask to find out is there any dynamic currency conversion (DCC) charges imposed by the merchants, i.e. shop, restaurant, hotel, etc (not Visa or Master). As you may be not aware, this is the fee that you will pay to the merchant for goods or services that you received from them, usually is around 3%. Please note that this is in addition to those credit cards companies or issuing bank foreign transaction surcharges. As a traveler, you should not take this lightly as this may add up to quite a substantial sum considering all the hotel stays, meals, museum entrance fees, etc.

Smart saving traveling tips:

Speak up to avoid DCC charge. To worries less about DCC, you might consider using an American Express Card, as it does not allow merchants to perform DCC.
Consider using debit cards or rewards cards where appropriate or a combination of your credit cards, debit cards and rewards cards.

Enjoy!

Airport Shutdown in Phuket

2008-09-02T17:59:00.000-07:00

What an experience, is it something good or no good? From what I see the recent airport shutdown in Phuket had caused not only disruption in flights but an unforgettable experience to some travelers though.

The incident happened after the country anti-government protesters went onto runway to disrupt flights.

According to those Malaysian travelers who had stranded but finally get to fly back, the experience was scary. They claimed that although it was a relief for them to be back home, they were still shaken by the experience.

A holidaymaker who went to Phuket with his wife for their wedding anniversary, and who wanted to be identified as Arthur, said that they did not go out of their hotel because there was no transportation as bus service had stopped. At the same time, they were worried when told that their flight back had been cancelled due to the riots.

Another 20 year-old student said watching the scenes of the rioting over the television there was a really scary experience. A maritime officer said there were about 100 protesters waiting at the airport when he arrived there that evening with a lot of policemen maintaining order then.

The disruption had also caused some travelers stranded to stay for another night in the resort town.

The concerned carrier could not state the number of travelers who had been affected by flight cancellations. The daily flight which was supposed to depart could not take off as it did not receive clearance to do so. The riot had also forced another airport in Hat Yat to be closed.

Can we say this is something unforgettable and scary and with lost of money?

Timing Interesting Places Traveling Trips to Get More

2008-09-01T06:14:00.000-07:00

Do you believe that planning plays its role to ensure a better traveling trip and to help you spend less for your places of interest?

Well, based on experience, travel in autumn, fares and accommodations are generally cheaper and with the advantage of no or less crowds.

One of the elements that is often overlooked by people is the “weather”. If you plan to travel to places of interest in Southeast Asia, then you probably want to know that the Monsoon season is from December through early March while for Caribbean the Hurricane season is around June through November with greater risk of storm from August through October. One of the web sites that I find useful for weather information is The World Weather Information Service that has weather updates as well as it tracks severe weather events for more than 1,000 cities.

Another element that you might want to factor in is to consider the travel patterns. For example, it is good to avoid on Italian beach in August, reason being that you will hardly find a scrap of sand on which to lay your towel, and you will pay more for your resorts too! For your info, Italian beach vacation is best to be taken in June and September.

Another thing to know is to pick the best flight time and airports to avoid get caught in the congestion and disrupted travel schedules. For this purpose, National Association of Air Traffic Controllers will be a handy tool to use, as it not only allows you to research the most delayed departure airports, the worst times to fly, and the most delayed flights, you can also report complaints too.

What you should do is try to avoid the busiest travel days. Many are not aware that Christmas Eve is actually a great time to travel, as most people are already holed up with their loved ones.
Money saving traveling tips to places of interest:

Traveling at the end of your destination’s peak season might help you save hundreds of dollars, i.e. travel in the shoulder season. Your accommodation room rate chart will give you a good idea of when is the peak and off peak season. One thing I love about traveling off peak is that it let me avoid crowds and high prices with only a few trade-offs, if any.

If you are OK with the drop and run lifestyle, then you will find those last minute e-saver deals rewarding. If so, Site 59 / Lastminute might appeal to you! Site 59 / Lastminute is perfect for last-minute getaways, especially if you are looking for something on the weekend. You can book deals as late as three hours before your departure time!

Places of Interest for Honeymoon – Las Vegas

2008-08-29T17:09:00.000-07:00

I believe you will agree with me that honeymoon is a time for the newlywed couple to spend time alone away from family and friends. Further, as with life one may not always have the time to take a vacation that the both of you will be alone without kids, rights?....

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Perfect Eating and Dining at Your Places of Interest

2008-08-19T08:01:00.000-07:00

You may be surprised how easy it is simply by nice to others and by asking plus a little bit of common sense!

Unless you are in a country where the language is totally you are unfamiliar with, else you could use the following as a guide:

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Hong Kong - An Interesting Place to Travel to

2008-08-17T18:19:00.000-07:00

If you have been to Hong Kong, you will find that it is a place that you will fall in love with. Those who have been there say it is about savouring new tastes, weaving through a human gridlock and humming some dumb Cantopop tune while slurping your noodles.

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Interesting Places in Southeast Asia - the Manners, Etiquette and Culture

2008-08-16T16:39:00.000-07:00

I still remembered many years ago, when we have our vacation in Thailand or Thailand travel, the tour guide had brief us before hand that women should avoid touching a monk as it is considered as rude and to some is an offense too.

What this tells us is that...read more

Interesting Places in Tokyo - the Center of World Economy

2008-08-15T18:24:00.000-07:00

Tokyo, with a population of approximately 12 million is the capital of Japan. It is a thriving center of economy, culture and industry for Japan and over the years it has emerged as a center
of the world economy and...
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International Travel Permission to World's Interesting Places

2008-08-14T18:22:00.000-07:00

Do you want to avoid being turn away at the airport or feel frustrated to be deported after your arrival in the concerned country?

If so, one very basic document that you need to look at is your “Travel Visa”. Visa is a formal permission from the concerned authority to allow you to enter a country, as it helps the country to keep track of visitors besides generating revenue from the application fees.

However, we need to take note that some countries do participate in the Visa waiver program, under which a US citizen will be able to enter a country without a Visa, say for a stay of 90 days or less, be it for leisure or business travel purpose.

Usually, we will have to pay a small fee to get it stamp at the airport on arrival or arrange for a Visa in advance of our international travel trip. The fee involved can be ranged from less than $10 to $100 or more.

Most Visas will limit you to a single trip, i.e. the actual dates of your vacation while some Visas allow us to visit as many times as we wish for a specific period of time.

The important thing is always check it out before you travel to your places of interest, as Visa requirements always change! As a traveller, you should always uphold to this travelling tip.

Online World Map - Tourist Attractions, Places of Interest, Places to See, Places to Visit and Interesting Places

2008-08-14T07:36:00.000-07:00

Regions in World
Countries in Africa -	Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros & Mayotte, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Reunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe Popular Places (Tourist Attractions \| Places of Interest \| Places to Visit \| Places to See \| Interesting Places) Bamako, Cairo, Cape Town, Dakar, Marrakesh, Tenerife, Victoria Falls, Zanzibar
Antarctica -	Antarctica
Countries in Asia -	Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam Popular Places (Tourist Attractions \| Places of Interest \| Places to Visit \| Places to See \| Interesting Places) Bangkok, Hanoi, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Tokyo, Vientiane
Countries in Caribbean -	Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Curaçao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Saba, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, St Martin, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, US Virgin Islands Popular Places (Tourist Attractions \| Places of Interest \| Places to Visit \| Places to See \| Interesting Places Barbados, Dominican Republic, Havana, Jamaica, Nassau, Saint Kitts & Nevis, San Juan, Trinidad & Tobago
Countries in Central America -	Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama Popular Places (Tourist Attractions \| Places of Interest \| Places to Visit \| Places to See \| Interesting Places) Ambergris Caye, Antigua Guatemala, Bocas del Toro, Granada, León, Peninsula de Osa, Roatán, Santa Ana
Countries in Europe -	Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Hercegovina , Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Scotland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Wales Popular Places (Tourist Attractions \| Places of Interest \| Places to Visit \| Places to See \| Interesting Places Barcelona, Istanbul, Lisbon, London, Moscow, Paris, Prague, Reykjavik
Countries in Middle East -	Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, The Palestinian Territories, United Arab Emirates, Yemen Popular Places (Tourist Attractions \| Places of Interest \| Places to Visit \| Places to See \| Interesting Places Aleppo, Beirut, Damascus, Dubai, Esfahan, Jerusalem, Shiraz, San'a
Countries in North America -	Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, USA Popular Places (Tourist Attractions \| Places of Interest \| Places to Visit \| Places to See \| Interesting Places) Hawaii, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Oaxaca City, Québec City, San Francisco, Toronto, New York City
Countries in Pacific -	American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue , Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Popular Places (Tourist Attractions \| Places of Interest \| Places to Visit \| Places to See \| Interesting Places) Auckland, Fiji, Melbourne, New Caledonia, Sydney, Tahiti, Vanuatu, Wellington
Countries in South America -	Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela Popular Places (Tourist Attractions \| Places of Interest \| Places to Visit \| Places to See \| Interesting Places) Buenos Aires, Caracas, Cartagena, Cuzco, La Paz, Quito, Rio de Janeiro, Valparaíso