Travel Globally

Your guide to international travel

May
28

The best beaches in the world

Filed Under Bahamas

If you are looking for the top two beaches in the world, then you have come to the right place. Today we are going to cover the top two beaches and what makes them so great.

The first beach that you have to check out is located in South Africa, and it’s called Clifton Beach in Capetown. One thing that people love about this beach is, of course, the crystal clear water. Of course, the extremely friendly locals help out a lot as well. However, the thing that makes this beach stand above the rest is the nightlife. There are several bars and even some restaurants that open up along the beach at night. This is the perfect place for backpackers to travel to or just people who are looking for a little peace of heaven.

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May
27

Global music festivals around the world

Filed Under USA

Summer is one of the best seasons of the year to travel. Aside from festivities around the world, music festivals seem to be found in different places. Even without a musical background, you’ll surely enjoy the crowd as they enjoy the music.

The following are the music festivals you shouldn’t miss this year:

Bonnaroo Festival (Tennessee)

Starting from June 11th to 14th, the streets of Tennessee will be transformed into one big musical stage. The Bonnaroo Festival is a must-visit festival for those interested in hip-hop and other independent music. Stand-up comedians also visit the festival waiting for their turns to give everyone a good time. The featured activity: “Silent Disco” is a form of party wherein everyone wears their favorite headphones and dance in a tent. Prepare at least $235 to enjoy the activities.

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May
19

Sunny Sicily and Palermo

Filed Under Italy

Sicily is an island tucked away in the southern part of Italy and its capital – Palermo – features remarkable historic sites as well as beautiful beaches. It’s one of best places in Italy for a vacation.

Getting to Palermo is no problem. The international airport receives daily flights from different airlines from major cities in Europe. From the airport, you can take a shuttle bus that departs every half hour that will take you to the city center. From that point on, you could walk or rent a bike as the city is relatively small. Cars are not recommended because of the small roads.

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May
12

The best man for the best job in the world

Filed Under Australia, News

Queensland is proud of its tourist attractions and it’s one of its leading industries as millions come to Queensland every year to visit its several tourist destinations such as the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Whitsundays and of course the Great Barrier Reef.

The Tourism Queensland actually offered an employment opportunity to one lucky person who would prove eligible enough for the best job in the world with a salary package of AUD$ 150,000 for a 6-month contract with them.

The Best Job in the World finally has its man. The Tourism Queensland had decided that from all the finalists it was Brit Ben Southall who fitted the brief the best and therefore he is the winner.

Ben had beaten other 15 finalists who were picked from over 34,000 applicants around the world.

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May
11

John Bevan launches Traveldealsdirect.co.uk

Filed Under News

Traveldealsdirect.co.uk is poised to become one of the well known travel websites in the industry when it’s set to be launched in a month. This website will be anchored by non-other than John Bevan, the former director of lastminute.com – a highly recognized website for travel reservation. Bevan left the travel reservations website in 2008 for a “new career” which is apparently setting up another travel website.

But Traveldealsdirect.co.uk will not just be a reservations website as they will pair their online reservations with a digital travel channel featuring the places that could be booked through the website. The digital channel will be launched as the same time with the website. The website already has an agreement with The Travel Channel. Everyday, three hours of The Travel Channel will be dedicated to Traveldealsdirect.co.uk. Read the rest of this entry »

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May
7

Agra and Taj Mahal

Filed Under India

India has many architectural wonders to brag but the one that is surely on top of the heap is the symbol of eternal love which is the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is an architectural wonder that is located in Agra, India.

If you still don’t know anything about Taj Mahal then just a little history, there was once an emperor named Shah Jahan who has a beautiful wife named Queen Mumtaz Mahal. They lived in Agra and when she died back in 1631, the grieving husband decided to create a mausoleum for her and that’s what we now know as the Taj Mahal.

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Apr
29

Sunny holidays in Maldives

Filed Under Maldives

Maldives is one of the most popular vacation spots in the world and there’s no wonder why. Just one glance of the picturesque coral islands and you’d already want to pack your bags and fly to Maldives for a great vacation.

Maldives is actually a group of coral islands that forms 26 major atolls. Only a small portion of Maldives is inhabited while the rest are turned to resorts where tourists come to enjoy different activities such as windsurfing, parasailing, scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing. Many go to Maldives just to get married or have their honeymoon. Why not? With its awesome view, you’d definitely feel every word of your marriage vows or every moment of your honeymoon. It’s a romantic getaway place that many couples come here every year.

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Apr
22

The island without cars: Mackinac Island

Filed Under USA

There are a lot of places you need to go, but Mackinac Island, Michigan should be towards the top of your list. This is an island like no other. There are no cars on the island or big businesses. This is a place that is like a complete getaway from the busy city life. People can come to this island for the day, or they can come to stay at the hotel for as long as they like.

First, you have to check out Fort Mackinac. This was a fort that was built back in 1780, and was closed from being a fort in 1895. The reason why it has been closed from being a fort is because it no longer has any strategic purpose for being a fort. It has now been resorted and is able to be viewed.

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Apr
17

Moriones Festival in Marinduque

Filed Under Philippines

Marinduque is a small island about 170 kilometers away from the Philippine’s capital city of Manila and is in a good proximity to the Mindoro island that is popular for their beautiful Puerto Galera beach.

Marinduque is also known for its pretty beaches as well as with its old churches and butterfly sanctuaries. The people in Marinduque are very hospitable and they will welcome every tourist with a smile.

Holy Week is a very special religious moment for all the Filipinos and it’s also the best time to visit Marinduque as they celebrate their Moriones Festival during Easter. It’s how the people in Marinduque celebrate Easter with masked men that are dressed as Roman soldiers would parade their streets.

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Apr
15

Complete touristic experiences in Haarlem

Filed Under Netherlands

Haarlem is a very popular city in the Netherlands. Located in the western portion of the country, the city is very accessible because of its proximity to Amsterdam. In fact, part of the city’s popularity is due to its accessibility to Amsterdam.

But that doesn’t mean Haarlem has nothing to offer to tourists aside from its famous neighbour. If you love shopping, then you should be in Haarlem instead of Amsterdam. The number and the quality of shops and malls in the city are very impressive. The city is often regarded as the best place in the country for a great shopping experience.

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