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...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 to reach its full potential as a developing city. This tropical region is also known for the amazing bio diversity that its environment supports. Teeming with all kinds of amazing mammals, indigenous plants, birds and hundreds of different insect species the tropical jungles of this region have surprises in store for travellers of all energy levels.Mount Kinabalu is located in the Kinabalu National Park and has served as a key component of the circle of life that drives the thriving eco system of this nature reserve. Although some parts of this dense forestry has barely felt the presence of humans, an estimated 100 known species of mammals, 600 different species of fern and 326 species of birds call this naturally abundant paradise their home.A new addition to the University of Sabah in Malaysia, the Aquarium and Marine Museum is located...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...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 significant financial and business powerhouse in Asia. This republic state is known for it diverse array of cultures and ethnicities, some of which date to the 19th century. Many of these groups have formed their own mini communities in Singapore where visitors can find goods and services native to their place of origin.Singapores Chinatown for example is one of the biggest and oldest of these communities. The mini town started with the arrival of the first Chinese trading junk. From this point onwards many more Chinese traders came to settle in Singapore forming a large community. Thus Chinatown was born.Visitors to this district will find many cultural, historic and religious attractions to visit.Singapores famed Buddha Tooth Relic Temple resides within Chinatown. A four storey elaborate temple devoted to the tooth of the Buddha Shakyamuni. The main hall is home to a stunning giant statue of Maitrya Buddha. Also within the temple complex lies...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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The city of Sydney is the largest in Australia and is the capital of the state of New South Wales. It is the spot where the first British Colony was established in 1778. Since then the city has grown into one of the most cosmopolitan in the...more