Snake charmers, delicious gastronomic concoctions and hidden treasures await you in the markets of North Africa and India. This article takes you through some of the largest and oldest travel destinations in the world, where to go and how to get the best bargain this festive season!Travelling to exotic locations is the stuff dreams are made of. But remember to check out what you need before you depart, by contacting 1st Contact Travel Clinic to...more
Author: Samuel ChristIn 1996 two friends and I undertook our first backpacking experience. We traveled from Costa Rica to Guatemala in six months. We originally planned to travel for a year, but half way decided to do something more useful with our presence in Central America and applied for volunteer jobs in Honduras and Guatemala Adventure Travelers in America The travelers we met during our adventure were very different from the travelers you...more
Port Macquarie is located in the New South Wales of Australia north of Sydney and south of Brisbane on the Pacific Highway. If you are planning a visit to Port Macquarie, whether or not you hire a car to drive around, is up to you. However, hiring a car may be to your advantage. Port Macquarie like any other thriving metropolis has alternative sources of transportation at your disposal. It could become inconvenient and/or expensive using the alternative transportations in order to see some of the sights in the vicinity of Port Macquarie.There are several of the major chain car rental places located in Port Macquarie. There will even be car rental places you are not as familiar with. You should have no trouble finding a vehicle in your price range to your liking. The price on hiring a compact car will be around $60 to $70 per day. Full size can range from $70 to $100 per day. The price will depend on the car place you use to hire your car. Some of the car hire places will even hire out a chauffer for you if you choose.About 30 miles south of Port Macquarie there are several regional towns you will want to see. Camden Haven and the nearby towns offer lake fishing, swimming,...more
The capital of Sabah state in Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu is popularly known as K.K by travellers and locals alike. After suffering much destruction during World War ll, the city formerly known as Jesselton rose from the ashes bearing the name that it has today. Rejuvenated and relieved at the same time, Kota Kinabalu was slowly but surely on its way...more
Author: C VishyIt has been about couple of months that the first instances of racial attacks in Australia got reported. Two months later, the initial bit of frenzy seems to have died down, but the one odd instance does find its way to newspapers and the electronic media. Seemingly as the reports suggest, racial attacks in Australia. In my previous...more
The Philippines is a vibrant destination when it comes to its nightlife and travellers looking for a fun filled night will most certainly not be disappointed. With the three distinct areas of Manila, Quezon City and Makati City travellers will be presented with a diverse array of options to indulge in during their trip.The pulse of the nightlife in Manila revolves around an area known as Malate that is peppered with buildings harking back to the Spanish era. The collective atmosphere in the area does not conform to any one style and everything from the lowest scale establishment to the most upscale make an appearance allowing visitors to make a fitting choice to match their needs.A popular and unique club that is a must visit for Lord of the Rings fans is The Hobbit. While the folk and country singers are definitely enjoyable on their own, patrons will notice the dcor that is furnished in a Tolkien inspired fashion whilst the food and drink is served by waiters dressed as Hobbits.Quezon City on the other hand is the premier spot chosen by teenagers and young adults due to its proximity to several Universities. The area is also home to various bars, restaurants and comedy clubs that...more
Originating as a simple Malay fishing village, the region was colonised by the British in 1819. The regions unique location made it a prime trading hub with many countries sending envoys to do business on its shores. Today it is considered a...more
Changzhou China Dinosaur Park, is also known as the oriental Jurassic Park for good reason. Spread out over 60 hectares, this dinosaur park will take you on a journey into the world of an astonishing lost empire which existed at a time when human...more
A landmark that immediately snatches the attention of all who pass by it, Rama VIII Bridge in Thailand is truly an astounding sight situated right in the heart of the capital. Designed to commemorate King Rama VIII after which it was named, this...more
Originally built as a mining town to house workers heading to the Hodgkinson River goldfield, Cairns is a regional city in the far north of Queensland. After the decline in the local mining industry and due to the discovery of an easier route through...more
Crazy about their local sporting heroes and protective of the amazing wildlife that inhabit the vast open plains of the great Australian Outback, Australia is a land like no other. With all these traits the city of Melbourne also boasts of an...more
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