The tourism industry in Thailand truly took off when US soldiers started to arrive in the 1960s for Rest and Recuperation (R&R) during the Vietnam War period. Coinciding, international mass tourism sharply increased during the same period due to the rising standard of living, more people acquiring more free time and due to improvements in technology making it possible to travel further, faster, cheaper and in greater numbers, epitomized by the...more
When visiting Southern California, consider using San Diego as your base camp. Many world famous attractions, and most everything you might need can be found within a short drive of downtown San Diego. The locals often say that everything is within 20 minutes of downtown. This can be by car, on foot, or by using their excellent public transportation system.Downtown by NightMany people, both locals and visitors head downtown and particularly to...more
Getting to set out exploring New Zealand in a Spaceship is something that people are lucky enough to do every day, but setting out in a Hybrid model takes this luck to a level of luxury! I was fortunate enough to take one of these beautiful vehicles for a weekend away up to the Bay of Islands.FRI - Just finished work and am getting the grand tour through Machina Electrica, learning all about the bells and whistles of this fascinating vehicle. We were lucky enough to be given a very thorough explanation of the hybrid but as my partner and I both discovered, we were a little bit too excited about the whole thing to have actually listened. Note to self, when someone is explaining information to you about how something works, it is best to listen and stop your mind racing a million miles an hour thinking about all the fantastic things you are about to see!We arrived in Paihia about 11pm at night after being stuck in typical Friday afternoon traffic leaving Auckland and some roadworks along the way. Nothing could faze us however and we easily found some signs leading us to a camper van allowed pay and display car park that would be our sleeping arrangements for the night.SAT - Waking...more
Dordogne is one of the most beautiful regions in France. With its stunning castles and lush forests, Dordogne has the appearance of having emerged straight out of a fairytale. There are many monuments, Chateaux, and rustic villages dotting the region and visitors to the area will enjoy the architecture and scenery in Dordogne. Listed below are some...more
Iceland is a large island situated in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is home to many spectacular mountains and is one of the more novel holiday spots in Europe. Despite its name, only about 10% of the island is actually covered in ice. The country also has a rather mild climate and is still geologically active, and as a result, there are many natural...more
Mexico has always been a prime destination for tourists, and the Yucatán Peninsula is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The Yucatán Peninsula is located in the south-eastern region of Mexico and is comprised of several Mexican states, namely, Campeche, Quintana Roo and Yucatán.The Yucatán Peninsula is the historical homeland of the ancient Mayan civilization and many of their ruins can still be seen across the peninsula today. Most of the people here are also of Mayan descent and some of the locals still speak the Mayan dialect. Tourists will not find it difficult to interact with the locals as almost all of the residents can speak Spanish fluently.There are a number of different ways of getting to the Yucatán Peninsula. Visitors can get in by plane through the Mexican airports of Cancún, Mérida or Cozumel. Tourists can also get there by bus from the Chiapas region. Expreso Maya, a popular tourist train service, also runs through the area and provides guided train tours of the Yucatán region.There are many sightseeing destinations for tourists to visit in the area. Some of the most popular destinations are the Mayan archaeological sites. These...more
In past few years, serviced apartments have become popular as short stay option of accommodation. People have started loving this new concept in luxury living. It is obvious for everyone to love the well furnished luxury apartments with all the...more
This is a proved fact that apartment rentals are the most cost effective and comfortable option of accommodation. Nowadays, with introduction of serviced apartment rental concept, it has become more customers friendly and convenient for people. Due...more
Traveling is one of life's greatest pleasures, but you might not have considered whether your style of tourism could actually be a drain on your destination's resources. The good news: today, it's easier than ever to find alternatives to traditional...more
The unique, timeless, and unchanged Morocco creates a great impression on the mind. Morocco is a North African country with many travel destinations. The best time for Traveling to Morocco is during the winter months. The real beauty is the Atlas...more
When planning a vacation, checking the climate and learning weather forecast during the days of your visit are two of the things that a smart traveler must do. In addition, if you are traveling to a place that regularly gets hit by extreme weather...more
One of the most populat tourist spots in Arizona is the Camelback Mountain. As its name would suggest, from its sideview profile, this a mountain resembles a kneeling camel.Now where exactly is Camelback Mountain? Well, if you search for it in the...more