Way back in the 70's, holiday package normally cover meals and drinks. These holidays are all inclusive. On the early 80's, I spent my life working in Spain for a couple of years. When I returned to United Kingdom, I arrange my own travel, hotel accommodation and meals during holidays. From those days, I have taken an independent holiday in Spain and Balearic Islands.During 2004, my friends who have been to Antigua, invited us to join them for a...more
Egypt is a land rich in history and culture, with a vast area of geographical attractions that makes the country more intriguing to tourists all over the world. These attraction where known since the ancient times, since the time when slavery was vast in Africa wherein people were forced to built gigantic monuments to give praise to their Gods and preserve their rulers for the thought of ruling again in the future. The famous man-made gigantic...more
Egypt, a country famous for its ancient history and fascinating culture, is indeed a very wonderful place to visit. Known for its intriguing archaeological riches, friendly hospitable customs and artistic traditions, who would not want to visit the country? If you are planning to travel, do not miss out this country and its culture.ReligionEgypt's primary religion is Islam, and Muslims have taken the 90% of its population and the rest of the 10% is Christians. Since most of the population is Islam, its culture dominated the country. Businesses, especially those owned by Muslims, regularly close on a Friday while Christian-owned establishments close on a Sunday. Also, since it is a country dominated with Muslim, do expect the people to be called five times a day for a prayer. That is why, when visiting, do not be surprised if in a certain time of the day, they stop what they're doing and pray.CrimeEgyptian culture states that each person is responsible for the family name they are carrying. That means, reputation is very important in their family to the point that a mistake of one is a mistake of all. No wonder crime is a very rare occasion in this country. Also, since it is a very...more
Egypt is a country that can mainly be found in North Africa. The country borders the Red Sea (east), Sudan (south), Libya (west), Mediterranean Sea (north) and the Gaza Strip and Israel (north east). It covers an area of about 1,010,000 square kilometers and has a population that is estimated to have 76 million inhabitants who live near the banks...more
Egypt, known for its vast desert, has another thing to offer aside from its majestic pyramids and museums - it is no other than the Camel Market which is found in Giza. The market is situated near the valley of Nile particularly in Burkash. This is the largest camel market in the country and has become the new popular tourist destination of the...more
The most populous city in Australia, Sydney, should be on your to-go list when you decide to get yourself an Australian tourist visa. Its most famous tourist attractions include the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. It does not matter whether you are a lover of urban lifestyle or a laidback lifestyle for you to enjoy the city. What with its nightspots such as the Oxford Street and The Rocks, museums like the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Museum of Contemporary Art, and parks like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Royal National Park, you are surely to experience urban lifestyle, culture, and nature. Some of the places that make Sydney a city you should not miss going include:1. Harbour BridgeSydney would not be Sydney without this famous bridge. You cannot afford not to climb the summit of the bridge and take a look at Australia's favorite waterway or you can go kayaking under the bridge. 2. Opera HouseIndeed, the Sydney Opera House is one of the architectural wonders of the world. If you cannot get a ticket for a performance, you can take a tour where your guide will take you to the stories behind the world renowned architecture and engineering or just wander around if...more
Surely, Australia is the smallest continent and can be described by many other superlatives. It is known as the flattest continent as well as the driest inhabited continent. To counter these implausible descriptions, this country and continent is the...more
Have nowhere to go this coming holiday? Still have no idea where youâll spend your next annual vacation? Drawing up blank on the next cruise you want to take?You have experienced the exotic wonders of the tropics. You have walked the ruins of...more
An island naturally charming and sophisticated, alive with possibilities, as boundless as the turquoise sea, endless as the sandy shore, Barbados is a relatively flat island, shaped somewhat like an upside-down leg of ham, narrow at its northern end,...more
We are going to consider some holiday ideas to beat the credit crunch, because despite the economic gloom (research from Sainsbury's Travel Insurance reveals) nearly 28 per cent of the adult population intend to book a holiday between Christmas and...more
You can find historical heritage sites around the world. These old places weremade by ancient cultures and give us a window into our past. These locations help tell us our history, how we thought, and how our civilization developed. These places give...more
Mass media's biased attention as well as lack objective information has lead to forming some stereotypes about Russia that still come as a surprise to foreigners. We are here to tell you the truth about these myths.MYTH 1 - Russian women are only...more