Filed Under Japan
If you plan to visit Japan then make your schedule during the Gion Matsuri Festival which is a fun festival in Kyoto that is one of the most popular festivals that Japan celebrate annually. It is being celebrated all the days of July and it is celebrated with a grand parade on the 17th of July.
Coming to Kyoto during this time would give you a better glimpse of the life of the people in Kyoto, Japan and how they enjoy their festivities. Festivals are always the best times to visit a country or a city as the whole city gets to celebrate and welcome tourists like you.
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Filed Under Mali
We always hear about this place when somebody thinks of going to a very far away place and they’d mention Timbuktu. Why does Timbuktu become synonymous to a far away place or the end of the world?
Well, as it turns out Timbuktu is just considered this because no word about the place was ever recorded not until 1828 and because it’s not that easy to reach this place although they now have an airport to brag. People used to travel by riverboat here and it usually takes days before they reach Timbuktu.
The best way to enjoy Timbuktu is to hire a travel guide. They are not expensive at all and they can guide you to all the tourist destinations in Timbuktu. Check out Djingeureber Mosque from the 14th century and their brick buildings. You’d truly feel privileged to this beautiful place and you could even brag to your friends that you have actually been to Timbuktu and back!
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Filed Under Czech Republic
All puppeteers from around the world are welcome to showcase their talents in Prague, Czech Republic during the World Festival of Puppet Art.
Everybody’s welcome to celebrate the puppet’s festival. In fact, Prague invites everyone to come and celebrate this entertaining art. Different types of puppet shows can be enjoyed here from the traditional to the out of this world kind. Innovative puppeteers are improving their craft each year and the shows are getting better and better.
This is a festival where puppeteers compete for the best puppet act in the world. While we all are entertained by a show full of puppets, the puppeteers take it seriously and everybody aims to win the prize. The juries are from different countries and they will choose the best performances, best director, best actress, best actor, best puppet designer, best original music, best scenery or best traditional performance.
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Filed Under Egypt
Abu Simbel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the southern area of Egypt. It is home of the temples and structures dedicated to Pharaoh Ramessess II and Queen Nefertiti. This site was originally built for two reasons – first was to impress the gods and the second reason was to prove Egypt’s dominance over their enemies with their capabilities to built massive structures.
There are two temples found in Abu Simbel, the larger temple is dedicated to three gods (Amun, Ptah and Ra-Harakhty). The smaller temple is dedicated to Hathor. The larger temple is more popular because they feature four statues of the great pharaoh, located on the façade of the temple. Each temple features remarkable carvings that practically tell the history of Ancient Egypt as well as their practices.
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Filed Under Armenia
Lake Sevan is the biggest lake in Armenia covering 5% of the country surface. The lake has also become the preferred tourist destinations for two reasons: the exotic appeal of Armenia and the landlocked beauty of Lake Sevan.
The rare geographical location of Lake Sevan offers some of the best views of the world. At more than 1,800 meters above sea level, you’ll feel you can see the end of the world if you stand on one of the hills. Recent works around the lake has revealed 2,000 year old artifacts which makes the area an interesting place archaeologists and historians.
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Filed Under Peru
Machu Picchu is one of the most popular tourist destinations of South America. It’s actually said to be the site of the ancient city of the Incas. It is located just near Cuzco, Peru.
Actually, Machu Picchu was discovered just in the 20th century, particularly in 1911 but they say it was only “rediscovered”. Machu Picchu is a thousand feet above the river of Urubamba and it’s the end point of the Inca Trail. It’s also now a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
There are lots of places to see in Machu Picchu and you can travel around the site by bus but it’s best that you wake up early so you would get the first bus that runs before 6 in the morning. In Machu Picchu, whether you have a tour guide or not, make sure you visit the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows and Condor.
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Filed Under Montenegro
Tucked in the southernmost part of Montenegro, the small but very beautiful town of Ulcinj has continuously attracted tourists from different parts of the Europe. Highly recommended for tourists who wanted to learn more about the country’s culture, Ulcinj always has kept that traditional feel even with all the changes it has experienced.
Getting to Ulcinj is a little bit tricky. The easiest way to get to this small town is to use a bus. Most cities within the southern area of the country will get you to Ulcinj. If you can arrive in one of those cities you can choose the regular bus or a “combi”. It’s a form of small bus which might not have a license for public transportation. Although a lot more expensive, it’s faster than the bus.
There are three reasons why tourists visit Ulcinj – the beach, the cathedral and the old town.
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Filed Under Russia
Going to Moscow can be a lot of fun. However, you need to keep a few of the following tips in mind. If you do not, then you will have a pretty hard time in Moscow. After all, it’s not the easiest place to be a tourist.
Enjoy the metro transportation in Moscow. The stations are decorated with chandeliers, murals and works of art. The metro in this city has some of the longest escalators in Europe (long enough for you to have the time to admire the walls). This will make your underground travelling in Moscow a very interesting experience.
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Filed Under Philippines
Boracay is one of the most popular beach resorts in the world. They take pride of their really fine sand that feels so good to the touch and their crystal clear water. It’s an active island where you get to enjoy the night away with bars and restaurants that cater to all the tourists and guests.
Boracay is active all year round. The Philippines’ climate is perfect for tourists especially during its peak season on March to June. During the summer, many flood Boracay and relax especially during the Holy Week where Filipinos get to leave for Boracay and enjoy the long holiday.
Tourists from across the globe come to Boracay each year and they keep on coming back. It’s a perfect escape with cheap rates. You get warm smiles from the hotel staffs and you get to purchase Boracay clothes and giveaways that you’ll surely like. You won’t even get hungry here as there are lots of stores around.
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Filed Under United Kingdom
The latest incident of an airline crashing into Hudson River has shown a couple of realisations – among them is how technology spreads news like wildfire. Aside from the obvious news that the pilots and the rest of the crew never had serious training for this incident, photos and updates regarding the passengers were circulating online via Twitter before any major news network picked up the news.
For those unfamiliar, Twitter is regarded as the next generation blogging platform. Instead of the usual blogs, Twitter will only allow you to post up to 140 characters. This form of blogging is called “micro-blogging” and the post could be implemented from practically everywhere especially from your mobile phone. Photos could also be posted as well to the same account directly from mobile phones.
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