Night - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-28T16:55:39Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/Night10 Romantic Things to Do in Paris at Nighthttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/10-romantic-things-to-do-in-paris-at-night2021-09-08T07:31:13.000Z2021-09-08T07:31:13.000Z2gmb5bg06vo5ihttps://tripatini.com/members/2gmb5bg06vo5i<div><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Paris' landmark lined avenues, exhibition halls, traditional bistros, and stores are upgrading by another rush of interactive media displays, inventive wine bars, plan shops, and new tech companies.</span></p><p><b>List of 10 Romantic Things to Do in Paris at Night</b></p><ul><li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Explore the Eiffel Tower</span></li><li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Partake in a Captivating Cabaret</span></li><li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Stroll around the beautiful Park in Paris</span></li><li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Enjoy the Sunset Cruise</span></li><li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Romantic Visit to Paris</span></li><li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Experience a dinner at Paris</span></li><li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Try a Hot Chocolate</span></li><li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Taste the Parisian Pastries and Chocolates</span></li><li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Engage in a unique Photoshoot</span></li><li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;"> Discover the Paris Garden</span></li></ul><p><br /><br /><b>1. Explore the Eiffel Tower<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1543349689-9a4d426bee8e?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" alt="Eiffel Tower during night time" /></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Image Credits:</span> <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/UzagqG756OU"><span style="font-weight:400;">Unsplash</span></a></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The Eiffel Tower is indeed quite possibly the most heartfelt spot on the planet. Surprise your other half by whisking the person in question to the top to start or end a breath-taking night in the City of Light. For the most heartfelt perspectives, visit at nightfall or pick the morning, and have more space for yourselves briefly watching the city moving underneath your feet. A long queue can positively kill the heartfelt state of mind, notwithstanding, so we enthusiastically suggest early booking , so that you can skip the Eiffel Tower line.</span></p><p><br /><br /><b>2. Partake in a Captivating Cabaret<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1571332727056-e85ffa37af40?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" alt="red and white Budweiser neon signage" /></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Image Credits:</span> <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/XeXZXV5s2d4"><span style="font-weight:400;">Unsplash</span></a></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The historical backdrop of nightclubs in Paris returns beyond 100 years, and they stay a top pick with travellers and local people. For the quintessential nightclub experience, you cannot turn out badly with a night at the terrific Moulin Rouge. Complete with a live symphony and enthusiastic artists, it is the ideal end cap to a day in Paris. The Moulin Rouge is not the solitary option around. Lido de Paris is another enormous and glitzy stage creation that makes certain to please. Notwithstanding, on the off chance that you lean towards a more modest, more close setting attempt, Au Lapin Agile is in the delightful and bohemian Montmartre area.</span></p><p><br /><b>3. Stroll around the Beautiful Park in Paris<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1443472933321-f2617633c81b?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" alt="man sitting on green chair reading book" /></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Image Credits:</span> <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/pgzNop1KQy8"><span style="font-weight:400;">Unsplash </span></a></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Head to Pont de l'Alma Market in the sixteenth arrondissement or The Marché Saxe-Breteuil in the seventh and get all your cookout fundamentals. These colossal business sectors include the freshest and best connoisseur products from across France. With fixings close by, appreciate outdoors feasting under the shadow of the Eiffel Tower at Champ de Mars Park or the lovely Luxembourg Gardens encompassed by sculptures, wellsprings, and blossoms.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>4. Enjoy the Sunset Cruise</b></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Join touring with sentiment and unwinding on a nightfall journey down the River Seine. Taking you through the real heart of the French capital, you will watch Paris change into a sparkling City of Light as the sun plunges beneath the skyline. Take photographs as you pass the city's most popular milestones, for example, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral, or essentially unwind and partake in the view. For the added sentiment, book a supper or champagne nightfall journey.</span></p><p><b>5. Romantic Visit to Paris<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562380144-11338becc38e?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" alt="man and woman lying on ground near body of water" /></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Image Credits:</span> <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/GSeMFm8RAAs"><span style="font-weight:400;">Unsplash</span></a></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">A heartfelt visit to Paris is not finished without a visit to Sabbia Rosa, a store loaded with erotic and exceptionally uncommon undergarments that will enchant. A top pick with renowned women throughout the planet from Claudia Schiffer to Catherine Deneuve, you will discover this fortress concealed at 73 Lament des Saints Pères in the stylish sixth arrondissement. For additional shopping tips in Paris, investigate our “Shopping Guide” so you can treat your cherished one and maybe yourself.</span></p><p><br /><b>6. Experience a dinner at Paris<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1574593166089-4efc13083e7d?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" alt="people sitting at the table eating" /></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Image Credits:</span> <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/6UdbanxgIIw"><span style="font-weight:400;">Unsplash</span></a></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Paris is a capital of food for overall sentiment, so why not consolidate the two. Regardless of whether you favour Michelin star eating at a quintessential minimal Parisian bistro, we keep a refreshed rundown of the best eateries in the city and can even hold a table for your benefit without breaking the bank.</span></p><p><b>7. Just try a Hot Chocolate</b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Enjoy debauched hot cocoa at an amazing Paris Bistro and tea salon, Angelina. Taste the sumptuous chocolate drink as you snack on a determination of tasty baked goods. The exquisite setting is the ideal spot to loosen up and find each other following a day of touring.</span></p><p><br /><b>8. Taste the Parisian Pastries and Chocolates</b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Nothing says "I love you" like a case of chocolates, so why not take it to a higher level with a “Sweet Side Of Paris Tour”? Wander through the roads of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, one of the city's most excellent areas, and find the best chocolate shops and patisseries in Paris. As you test flawless chocolates and delicious macarons, you will find out about the chocolate making measure and the historical backdrop of Parisian cakes.</span></p><p><b>9. Engage in a unique Photoshoot<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1612918794365-22d8985bdda5?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" alt="white and black polaroid camera" /></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Image Credits:</span> <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/XeUp8DxQSY4"><span style="font-weight:400;">Unsplash</span></a></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Safeguard your visit for a lifetime to accompany an expert daytime or evening shoot that utilizes the world's most heartfelt settings to take extraordinary family photographs. Daytime shoots spin around the shining Palais Royal, the Louvre show lobby and Jardin des Tuileries, the Place de la Concorde, and the Champs-Elysées, while evening time shoots may embody truly areas at the Notre Dame, the Pont Neuf Bridge and the restricted Place Dauphine.</span></p><p><b>10. Discover the Paris Garden<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1603832860244-c549618f5298?ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" alt="green trees on white snow field during daytime" /></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Image Credits:</span> <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/LsTn-aumRFg"><span style="font-weight:400;">Unsplash</span></a></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Paris is a garden city, with everything from vast open areas to well-groomed lawns. Take a break from the bustling streets of Paris and relax in the calm settings of the city's gardens. Get lost in the Tuileries Garden, which has lush green grass, majestic monuments and a kaleidoscope of colours. Visit the Palais Royal grounds, which contain fountains, flowerbeds and tree-lined walkways that appear for walking hand-in-hand.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">So, did you get to know what you can do in Paris at night after reading this blog? These are the “Top 10 Romantic Things to Do in Paris at Night”. Check out the </span><a href="https://pickyourtrail.com/honeymoon-packages/paris">Paris Honeymoon packages</a> <span style="font-weight:400;">at Pickyourtrail and get ready to fly to Paris. A wonderful vacation is ahead for you guys!</span></p></div>5 things to do in Badung Balihttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/5-things-to-do-in-badung-bali2019-11-22T10:30:00.000Z2019-11-22T10:30:00.000ZPoonam Sharmahttps://tripatini.com/members/PoonamSharma<div><p>There is no surprise in the fact that a vacation to Bali is in the bucket list of many travel lovers and wanderlust souls. After all, being an amazing combination of archaeological masterpieces, exquisite art markets, serene beaches, happening night clubs, spiritual temples and mouth – watering, Bali is nothing less than just perfect. Badung is a regency of Bali province which is located at a distance of around 15 kms from the capital of Bali province.</p><p></p><ol><li><strong>Visit Dreamland Beach</strong></li></ol><p>Surrounded by towering cliffs and covered with a blanket of white dazzling sand, when at Dreamland Beach the visitors can relax and lie down in the clean sand to just enjoy the beauty of the beach. If interested, you can go for a go for a good swim in the azure waters of the beach or even try your hand at surfing as the waves here are especially great for the sport. The stunning sunset views come as bonus points.</p><ol start="2"><li><strong>Visit Nungnung Waterfall</strong></li></ol><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009420499,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009420499,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="600" alt="9009420499?profile=original" /></a></strong></p><p>Located at an altitude of over 900 metres above sea level, you can witness water falling in a swift stream from a height of around 50 metres here. The natural beauty of the surroundings, the crashing sound of water falling and the fresh air flowing around, will be a treat for the different senses of your body. Visiting this exceptionally gorgeous place is one of the top <strong><b>5 things to do in Badung</b></strong>, especially if you are a nature lover.</p><ol start="3"><li><strong>Visit Uluwatu Temple</strong></li></ol><p>Built in the 11<sup>th</sup> century during the reign of King Sri Haji Marakata, the temple till date stands tall and majestic on a rock as high as 97 metres jutting into the middle of the ocean. When here, you can not only have a spiritual experience but also witness the beautiful view of the Indian Ocean or watch the sun setting down. There is also an open stage where Kecak dance show is organised for the visitors.</p><ol start="4"><li><strong>Visit Vihara Dharmayana</strong></li></ol><p><strong><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009421680,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009421680,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="600" alt="9009421680?profile=original" /></a></strong></p><p>Built in the year 1876, this is considered as one of the oldest Buddhist temples in <a href="https://www.triptown.in/bali-honeymoon-packages.html" target="_blank"><strong>Bali</strong></a>. It is visited more and more by foreign tourists, especially the ones belonging from Korea and Taiwan. Every year, in order to commemorate the Chinese New Year, the temple holds a grand celebration. There are even Lion Dance or Barongsai and Dragon Dance or Naga Liong performances.</p><ol start="5"><li><strong>Visit Ground Zero Monument</strong></li></ol><p>The monument was built to commemorate the tragedy of the attacks in Kuta on October 12, 2002. Every year, a large number of people from Bali as well as other countries, gather at the monument to pay remembrance for the Bali bomb tragedy. The monument has a simple yet elegant architecture made from carved stones and has a huge marble plaque with the name and nationalities of those killed in the attack. </p><p></p><p>Does reading about these exciting things to do in Badung Bali make you want to prepone your vacation? If yes, then think no more and book one of the <strong><a href="https://www.smartholidayshop.com/bali-tour-packages.html" target="_blank">Bali holiday packages from India all inclusive</a></strong> as soon as possible.</p></div>Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour Packages From Delhihttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/sunrise-taj-mahal-tour-packages-from-delhi2019-06-12T12:41:51.000Z2019-06-12T12:41:51.000ZKumar Tourhttps://tripatini.com/members/KumarTour<div><p><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009364300,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009364300?profile=original" /></p><p>India is famous for being a country with diverse culture and heritage which is the reason why millions of tourist visit this continent to rejuvenate their souls and body. One of the most popular cities in India is the ancient Mughal capital Agra.</p><p>The city of Agra boasts of awe-aspiring architectural wonders that you cannot see anywhere else in this world. It houses one of the most famous monuments in the world, Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal alone attracts more tourists than the rest of the tourist destinations in India.</p><p>If you are a travel enthusiast then a trip to this beautiful ancient city is a must. If you are confused about how to make proper use of your limited time in this then we suggest that getting a pre-planned tourist package which is readily available in many leading tourist agencies.</p><p>If you have one or two days in your holidays then we suggest that you get <a href="https://www.kumartajmahaltour.com/itinerary/overnight-taj-mahal-tour" target="_blank">Delhi Agra 1 night 2 days tour packages</a> or an overnight Agra tour package<strong>.</strong></p><p>With the help of these tour packages, you can easily explore every popular tourist destination in the city of Agra in just the span of 2 days.</p><p><strong>Here is a list of destinations covered in Agra 1 night 2 days tour:</strong></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Taj Mahal:</strong></span></p><p><strong><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009364871,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009364871?profile=original" /></strong></p><p>Well, Taj Mahal is included in almost every tour package made for the city of Agra. So, there is no surprise that this <a href="https://www.tajadventureworld.com/overnight-agra-tour.php" target="_blank">overnight Agra tour</a> package also covers it. If you visit this city and do not explore this monument then your trip would be meaningless.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Agra Fort:</strong></span></p><p><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009365267,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009365267?profile=original" /></p><p>Agra Fort is a UNESCO world heritage site made from the red sandstone. This gigantic monument was built by the most powerful Mughal Emperor Akbar for housing his army for a battle. After the battle, it was enlarged and beautified with several mosques and gardens. It is located only about 2.5 KM away from the Taj Mahal and you can clearly see a beautiful view of the Taj from the terrace of this Fort. If you want to experience the beauty of ancient architecture from up close then this is the place you should be visiting. You will get a clear feeling that you have teleported back in the time when you are inside this huge monument.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Fatehpur Sikri:</strong></span></p><p><strong><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009365869,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009365869?profile=original" /></strong></p><p>This one is another UNESCO world heritage. It is a small abandoned city which is located in the outskirts of Agra city. This place was once the capital of Mughal Empire but it was abandoned due to lack of water. It is filled with much small building which is an example of a long-forgotten architectural style.</p><p>Aside from these three destinations, there are plenty of other destinations that you can visit in your <a href="https://perfectagrasightseeing.com/tour-packages/over-night-agra-tour-night-tour/" target="_blank">Agra 1 night 2 days tour</a>. Aside from visiting monuments you also get to shop some of the most finely handcrafted products and lather items which makes for a great souvenir.</p></div>Mini Guide to Thailand’s Islandshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/mini-guide-to-thailand-s-islands2019-04-17T13:27:12.000Z2019-04-17T13:27:12.000ZFAB Holidayshttps://tripatini.com/members/FABHolidays<div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">When you decide to visit Thailand, you can get a bit overwhelmed by the number of things you can do here. 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A typical tourist usually tries to see the cities and beaches, but also, they try to visit at least one of the islands. In this short guide, we’ve focused solely on <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fbangkok.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0-s_c7Vz8qerGmCDvKkayS7nq10wgn6HG_dELaSZs7PGbc2TXkY2A1n7Q&h=AT2ALLt2KnW6eOLi1mmqEguRl11w9KUU_FeSMYs0MCDoXbTE5HtvXlKalFZnQTbH9c6Px84mb1D3Wu2ySxVEcEKst2B66oF2yftR1KMMXCiuzt6BBmMgTHejnPNDKtKiFiEx" target="_blank">Thailand’s Island</a> hopping tourism.</div><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">White sandy beaches, bamboo shacks, palm trees, and absolutely breathtaking views of the sea is what all of Thailand’s islands have in common. However, they are very distinctive in numerous ways. We did a bit of researching and we’ve come up with this guide through <a href="https://fabholidays.in/bangkok.php?fbclid=IwAR3HsBaOXiy0PT6X8rBc3F_zLtP3zJ3LggD9m9ke7hSF7MHmMGlqbfL3HI0" target="_blank">Thailand’s beautiful islands,</a> so, without further ado, let’s get you ready for your next adventure of a lifetime</div><h3 class="_2cuy _50a1 _2vxa">Koh Samui</h3><p></p><div class="_h2x"><img class="_h2z _297z _usd img" src="https://scontent.fdel1-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57083444_818578385195962_6831128171274829824_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-4.fna&oh=673e0c2091117217e4ab01fd0f51d0c7&oe=5D32CBEC" alt="" id="u_81_4" name="u_81_4" /></div><p></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa"><a href="https://fabholidays.in/pattaya.php?fbclid=IwAR0UGx1kyvL6Oeq0hd7pCQFCakOM-O_v2ZdcF4CYyqElPKWnOM9dalY-aDM" target="_blank">Koh Samui</a> is one of the original Thai islands where tourists came to hike and rave. It has evolved quite a lot during the last couple of decades, and those rustic huts were soon replaced by beach bungalows with amazing details. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fpattaya.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0LrPZ1Il3BqByxSApQqvPTpg1W4IIFS6HZ9RGDf776Nxh-prEA7tqyTLQ&h=AT1UF7Jd8TDgvC0poe95lmYCCQDCgdwZNbAffSFbb-rr_2jQZ3Fbl8GUND0NISX-ms85iNBgkTCO0ypnbUDQoWE5WGHrLD-niy-iPW1-taqp9VtTimtTY817YoEkOsW8m65w" target="_blank">Koh Samui</a> is definitely one of the best locations for first-timers and people on their honeymoon, as there are loads of stunning resorts and beach hotels all over the island. One thing that makes <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fpattaya.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1VOkAZlCKy4rxcXhcxGPdVYxRmZaF-CnjIpzxF6vBGSVOkdwVBxK0nkIU&h=AT35X7Mj-au8QlMzexHvP4ueHGUDhFnwwHYuO_2YCya-VS5eGvuhDRi-kciB2CotG7qyyO-HH5YVWI_3iP7RQiZb5LvWAy4EC7ImV_2hC-lw19iYkldm7v3Au5izdouA1to0" target="_blank">Koh Samui</a> stand out when it comes to Thai islands is most definitely the fact that it’s one of the best yoga and spa locations in the world. There are some first-class spas throughout the island, combined with the classic Thai architecture and the natural serenity you feel right away, <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fpattaya.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2-diBQMrH1lQuOWXuSbe8dO3YT-USL---UjkVr6nxqcCkILJjSyHu2kJg&h=AT3BxtrCUku5P3zOKnPjGhAkEqJ7ldllSaz3towKwBWeF4Xmd78cKnZKI1PCHGDOJOduefEH6vyXGJYS18tLykWvo9_idsCsKV8-ljKcQh58S2CONUaB-7Fym4WrOKj3gqwP" target="_blank">Koh Samui</a> is one of the best islands to visit with your family or a loved one.</div><h3 class="_2cuy _50a1 _2vxa">The Similan Islands</h3><p></p><div class="_h2x"><img class="_h2z _297z _usd img" src="https://scontent.fdel1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/q83/p720x720/57798900_818578755195925_2606872572591079424_o.jpg?_nc_cat=101&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-2.fna&oh=26d125508941ac9e9be6f36f182abdac&oe=5D4A46DA" alt="" id="u_81_5" name="u_81_5" /></div><p></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">If you’re interested in Thailand, you’ve probably watched <span class="_4yxp">The Beach</span>, a cult movie that somewhat helped Thailand’s tourism boom. Imagine the beach from that movie, but smaller, harder to get, less crawling with people, and in a chain of nine little islands. That’s what <a href="https://fabholidays.in/pattaya.php?fbclid=IwAR12H-5M0scJNOqlp3QUv5u4YnZb_KiGOXJbI1wccURe2Yjk7djjE_QfXWY" target="_blank">Similan Islands</a> have to offer. Some islands in the group, like Koh Miang for example, have small bamboo bungalows where you can stay, while other islands like Koh Tachai offer the softest and sparkliest sand you can imagine. If you’re more into diving and exploring underwater life, Richelieu Rock is one of the best diving locations to spot whale sharks. The <a href="https://fabholidays.in/pattaya.php?fbclid=IwAR2VK8TFK2BBAOv9H6ha5pmywhcCceClgBtpLHCY46NR_8YdxefDc2WXw6I" target="_blank">Similan islands</a> are probably the best place for anyone interested in amazing beaches and island-hopping.</div><h3 class="_2cuy _50a1 _2vxa">Koh Phi Phi</h3><p></p><div class="_h2x"><img class="_h2z _297z _usd img" src="https://scontent.fdel1-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/57076303_818579805195820_5332069604401348608_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-4.fna&oh=012facfb6093fcea536d8803949518e2&oe=5D49BBDD" alt="" id="u_81_6" name="u_81_6" /></div><p></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa"><a href="https://fabholidays.in/phuket.php?fbclid=IwAR0BWc3lIppawofuno7hdUQ0BtwtGhGN5UGFWSm1F2dH3otGn2pdfKk-Luw" target="_blank">Koh Phi Phi</a> was almost entirely devastated by the tsunami, but it was rebuilt in the past few years, and it was rebuilt with style. If you’re single, or you’re going on holiday on your own, <a href="https://fabholidays.in/phuket.php?fbclid=IwAR1nj0kUo1DLEGjpejtak6d0-jfwVWFkcGev90dEW3putvJWSm6Z_z7sJEM" target="_blank">Koh Phi Phi</a> is probably the best place for you. It offers an amazing variety of activities like diving, snorkelling, cliff jumping, island hopping, and many more. You can also witness the <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fphuket.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1iv43jdx2h4SWjY0zo0f0f46288N_HrH5qhQYiTAUbD-SdTIFMiH2I414&h=AT0Z7CZekLIANreG8U0RPOQ0KavnX6er_KVp4s-zJd49KD9w-44yImFTAzwJ0Z51V1r0cBjSmOdfM8ZsRJy4rq1GFk2Vakous6daRUn-vm0Q3KZWmRJ8QxAAGpjxhfM57sSj" target="_blank">Koh Phi Phi</a> Ley, among other smaller islands, the place where <span class="_4yxp">The Beach</span>was filmed. There are a lot of young people, and there are a lot of energetic parties, especially on New Year’s Eve. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fphuket.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2t-jJqTj3WDBQPGTGnJ-nOXJpnhcsL_mT8INY0UPP0sI3Eaho03x_7lzU&h=AT08gusFTKw4rrZ4oaQZN277xVxvJO332gpX9uCMZ626pzAPU98okHTnSnOfXhlpwsuhWNb_2D8suts-MD7pXbJUcgokfgCMexrENzBPQaZcgTI8tTEBpM-IFsYSKMRMGJcu" target="_blank">Koh Phi Phi</a> is definitely one of those places you should visit at least once in your lifetime.</div><h3 class="_2cuy _50a1 _2vxa">Phuket</h3><p></p><div class="_h2x"><img class="_h2z _297z _usd img" src="https://scontent.fdel1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57195241_818578941862573_7922434646283911168_o.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-3.fna&oh=d7903afeca89863cdec8a0d678fb8ee9&oe=5D3EBAA8" alt="" id="u_81_7" name="u_81_7" /></div><p></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">When you think about convenience on Thai islands, the first thing that should come to mind is definitely <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fphuket.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1RKuF2BVNYEAi0RWAN9wQpSk1ACW32cNbADyXkAMYolV3ObOiyeIfKdFU&h=AT1zw-r9EWeBVXzaYu2NDV7T0IlTwm4zE7CCgmk_NUQXevqndbMlElXqQgOb8UsBV8HEYUpUhjpI_hNqBfLE31OD211VBX1JTKKXQw4LmnptheP_X16FqXtt-1mukCqM6KfO" target="_blank">Phuket</a>. It has everything from celebrity-chef restaurants, through world-class plastic surgery clinics, and all the way to deluxe resorts with private services. Basically, <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fphuket.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2gYx-j1rWeAUZfR99TmLG-pU3OAkns8_fjZGzDhp7UgMIGEGRMhfMMTWE&h=AT2P23zxSWgLTUVyky-TKgZ2qI0b7t-cCmh5ckNcCqLRM90RVjoOgJfxMEqrp-siXY5_ebZBmQTDY3cwhuTNfAXjrR0J4TvD2UMTpzLJ00BZRCqC-p6akIH-gnKiPZwAJY7P" target="_blank">Phuket</a> is the best place for those travellers who like to live large. Other than resorts and services, <a href="https://fabholidays.in/phuket.php?fbclid=IwAR2CbF5tU_XIAl4cbWD6T7Dil1DFML_lpfoVzH-ZfOQHonz-EEVKVh1sGuI" target="_blank">Phuket</a> offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, as well as some great locations for an amazing family vacation. So, if you ever dreamed about an exotic luxury vacation, start doing your research and look for the best family villa <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fphuket.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR22uGDytquoH45sPtd9WzgQFOfCDc-5s9icYrVZOdTgIYmevSSGGYIYpTI&h=AT0e1qRfMYQyyaTuabzrD2tTLXQ0iU8t0JSEbhzo_bV7R1q4_NL4wKaZQACmbQis0_Lk4kG7x5HLROJUbD0T1as-winbpYvf8owXZYOvEnVVkgaitNd4h2VHQJHXLJ_o35bX" target="_blank">Phuket</a> can offer.</div><h3 class="_2cuy _50a1 _2vxa">Koh Lanta</h3><p></p><div class="_h2x"><img class="_h2z _297z _usd img" src="https://scontent.fdel1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/57289415_818579111862556_8787915159663280128_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ht=scontent.fdel1-1.fna&oh=343e6d4e097b4919b05a2f2ac2ad37e0&oe=5D34DFEB" alt="" id="u_81_8" name="u_81_8" /></div><p></p><div class="_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa">If you are still not sure what <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fkrabi.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0lZdQvyg6oyFQjLcyoKDJf1i2P3KqGx3a8qpB75wlz3rkT9boSM1fW9xY&h=AT0aOFUaCWGXDFqKHg4rsG8BNpG8GgTkDsq9fi7UkfFGbt-mv085UCzMDIht6QSd4A9FyrhlDE0pTO1msYHb_750kElWVc44AViHEwiD3zMhPxevPXVbceMcx4STUdLBhlrK" target="_blank">island</a> would be the best for you, and you would like to somehow combine the best from all of them, there are few things you can do. The first thing is to try to stay as long as possible to really experience each and every one of those islands as you should. The second solution is to visit <a href="https://fabholidays.in/krabi.php?fbclid=IwAR1AMIg-J8gIVChUn9oDYSpPO7cVztA3g-H1NMuwQ115YF2eDh8dgTvp1LI" target="_blank">Koh Lanta</a>. <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffabholidays.in%2Fkrabi.php%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3uIhfB-AY7fWAQeqqONzwC8l3b0Jg93xsBn6EnnZgYklRDFzR9WPoemnQ&h=AT3VMLQfA4vf_Oz08Oj1LECn33dty3HZz6rfdgIMabczTfkJs5asIjc2csTvWpa6jb7IPyKwO0QAOSuWUC0_YCDIuAu17zT1G9VL6LFgMAaErqbcLsyRM1BjGEl_oJveSvv2" target="_blank">Koh Lanta</a> is formed from a group of small islands, and it offers a high variety of various attractions. You can visit nature reserves or virtually endless beaches with no one in sight. There are some great trekking tracks all around, and the island is considered safe and family-friendly. <a href="https://fabholidays.in/krabi.php?fbclid=IwAR24WoDCDG0suO_aZhQwHaN8MF7oqo7oZhrkPuTGtQHjSVMwSZHovloNUPk" target="_blank">Koh Lanta</a> has everything a world traveller would look for in an exotic adventure. It offers amazing diving locations, stunning beaches, kayaking through forests, unforgettable food, and amazing local population. There are also some amazing spa resorts, and you can easily find a world-class accommodation as soon as you reach the island.</div></div>Taj Mahal Travel A Pilgrimage to The Mausoleum of Lovehttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/taj-mahal-travel-a-pilgrimage-to-the-mausoleum-of-love2018-12-20T15:43:53.000Z2018-12-20T15:43:53.000ZKumar Tourhttps://tripatini.com/members/KumarTour<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009327884,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009327884,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009327884?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Taj Mahal is the major tourist attraction of India. Millions of tourists from all over the world visit the city of Agra every year to witness the beauty of this majestic monument. it was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a monument for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. it was named after her to honor her memories. If you wish to see the beauty of the Taj Mahal at its fullest then you should choose the <strong><a href="http://www.perfectagrasightseeing.com/tour-packages/sunrise-taj-mahal-tour-by-car" target="_blank">sunrise Taj Mahal tour</a></strong> because it is during the time of the sunrise the Taj Mahal looks most beautiful. The looks of the Taj Mahal changes according to the time and sunlight because it was designed in a way to react to the hue of the sun.</p><p>Merely reading and watching videos is not enough to experience the real beauty of the Taj Mahal. You must visit Agra and witness it with your own eyes to experience the real beauty of it. I live in Lucknow which is only 250km away from the Taj Mahal, I was not planning to see the taj mahal because I thought it is just overhyped and I would only get disappointed. But when I visited it for the first time I realized it was a lot more beautiful than I imagined. Take my word for it go see the taj mahal with <strong><a href="http://www.perfectagrasightseeing.com/tour-packages/over-night-agra-tour-night-tour/" target="_blank">Agra 1 Night 2 Days Tour</a></strong> you would not be disappointed.</p><p>Aside from a lot of fantastic tourist destinations, you can also find many cool shopping streets which are perfect for getting a souvenir.</p><p>There's a range of options for which a tourist and traveler can shop for in the city of Agra. Besides the tiny Taj Mahal as the souvenirs, which are the apparent favorites, travelers can purchase stone apparels, handicrafts, spices, shoes, snacks, marble work, ethnic leather products, clothes etc. Some of the best destinations for shopping in Agra are shown below:</p><p><strong>Unique Arts and Crafts</strong></p><p>This is a wholesale shop selling products like Taj Souvenirs, products with detailed carvings, products with mirror and mosaic work etc. The shop has many products with a varied price range and tourist can purchase many big and small items here.</p><p><strong>Munshi Ganeshi Lal Emporium</strong></p><p>A venerable and old shop, the Munshi Ganeshi Lal is the ideal places in the city of Agra to purchase carved products and other stone handicrafts. The quality of the items and the craftsmanship speaks for itself and this also partly explains the high price of products sold here.</p><p><strong>Kinari Bazaar</strong></p><p>The Kinari bazaar is located behind the famous Jama Masjid. It is a bustling thoroughfare of streets and lanes, showcasing a charm of hustling sounds and bright colors. Walking through this shopping street is a unique experience which you should not miss out on your <strong><a href="https://www.incredibletaj.com/Sunrise-Taj-Mahal-Tour-From-Delhi-14-hrs.html" target="_blank">sunrise Taj Mahal tour From Delhi</a></strong>. From marble works to spices, jewelry, clothing, and fabrics, there’re tremendously diverse choices. The shopping street is crowded for the majority of the time, but still, it is an ideal place to experience the rush of India.</p></div>Stargazing in Guanacaste, Costa Ricahttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/stargazing-guanacaste-costa-rica2016-03-06T15:03:38.000Z2016-03-06T15:03:38.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009038891,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="400" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009038891,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009038891?profile=original" /></a><br /></b></p><p>Whether or not you can name the constellations or planets, it is always fascinating to look up at a clear night sky and get lost among the stars.<br /> <br /> <b>Anyone can enjoy stargazing</b>. The best places to go, of course, are where the sky is wide open and very dark, with no distracting city lights. Up in the mountains, or in the desert, or out on the open ocean; it is breathtaking to stare upwards at night at millions and millions of twinkling stars and planets in a blue black sky.</p><p><b><br /> Costa Rica is one of the <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/the-worlds-top-10-stargazing-spots" target="_blank">top places in the world for stargazing</a></b> according to <em>Travel+Leisure</em> magazine; especially now during Costa Rica summer (December through April). <b>February and March are the best months</b> for clear star-filled night skies. These dry season months offer astronomy buffs incredible opportunities to see the constellations of the <b>Southern Cross, Omega Centauri, the Magellanic Clouds, the Eta Carinae Nebula</b>, and countless other spectacles in the Milky Way.<br /> <br /> Astronomically, <b>Costa Rica’s location at 10 degrees north latitude</b>, just above the equator, allows you to <b>easily see <a href="https://www.fourmilab.ch/cgi-bin/Yoursky?z=1&lat=10&ns=North&lon=84.4&ew=West" target="_blank">northern and southern hemisphere constellations</a></b>, the moon and planets.</p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009039475,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009039475,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="360" alt="9009039475?profile=original" /></a><br /> Stargazers traveling to Costa Rica also get the added bonuses of <b>watching the night sky in a warm tropical climate</b>, and during the day enjoying spectacular natural scenery, abundant wildlife, fun adventure activities and friendly local people.<br /> <br /> <b>Guanacaste, Costa Rica</b> is a superb stargazing location. <a href="http://www.guachipelin.com/en/" target="_blank">Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin</a> at the foot of the colossal, active <b><a href="http://www.guachipelin.com/en/location/map.html" target="_blank">Rincon de la Vieja Volcano</a> in Guanacaste</b> is a particularly excellent place. There are no city lights near the family-owned hotel, set on a 3,460-acre ranch, to wash out the night sky. And the unique surrounding dry tropical forest trees lose their leaves like in northern autumn and winter, opening the sky even more to see stars. You can be inspired by an immense sky filled with millions of stars and listen to the symphony of tropical life at night.<br /></p><p><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009039855,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="400" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009039855,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009039855?profile=original" /></a><br /> Best times for stargazing in Costa Rica:</b> from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and again at 4:00 a.m.<br /> <br /> <b>More stargazing opportunities:</b> You can view the sky as seen from various cities around the globe at the <a href="https://www.fourmilab.ch/yoursky/#Skymap" target="_blank">Your Sky</a> website. <a href="http://www.stellarium.org/" target="_blank">Stellarium</a>is a free open source planetarium for your computer that shows a realistic sky in 3D. If you are in San Jose, Costa Rica, visit the <a href="http://www.planetario.ucr.ac.cr/" target="_blank">San Jose Planetarium</a> at the University of Costa Rica.</p><p> </p><p><b><i> </i></b></p></div>THINGS TO DO IN HANOIhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/things-to-do-in-hanoi2018-09-12T10:30:00.000Z2018-09-12T10:30:00.000ZViet Cruise Tourshttps://tripatini.com/members/VietCruiseTours<div><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><a href="https://www.vietcruisetours.com/en/tours/NORTHERN-VIETNAM-TOURS-Ha-Noi-excurtions/" target="_blank"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009312052,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009312052?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">First time traveling to Hanoi, you want to find some fun places where young people usually spend their time but you have no local guide with you. Then take a look at four activities to do in Hanoi recommended by Vietcruise Tours. These weekend venues are very familiar to young people in Hanoi, but not everyone is familiar with the tourists. Do not hesitate any more, do not go immediately to explore the capital in the capital!</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>GOING FOR A WALK AROUND BEAUTIFUL LAKES</strong></span></p><p><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">(1)</span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Hanoi has many lakes creating a peaceful landmark with blue sky and green water. Each lake has beautiful and unique historical traditions making a soul of the thousand years old Thang Long. Ho Guom and Ho Tay are recommended by locals as they are two typical lakes with long history, these lakes are known as the connections between people and the city.</span></p><p><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Ho Tay (Western Lake)</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">As known as the land of spirit and sacred. When talk about the amount of temples, there is nowhere much more than in Tay Ho. Actually, if you walk around the West Lake, you cannot count the number of temples around. Some famous and sacred sites include Tran Quoc Pagoda, Vo Thi Pagoda, Kim Lien Pagoda, Tao Da Pagoda, Ba Danh Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, Tay Ho Palace, Trich Sai Family House, Yen Phu Family House and Nghi Tam Pagoda.</span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Ho Tay has an ideal space, airy is also one of the interesting places to enjoy coffee on the sidewalk or cafes along the lake. The café street attracts young people mostly at the weekend. You can schedule a check-in for a week around the West Lake.</span></p><p><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Ho Guom (Sword Lake)</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Ho Guom Lake is also known as the Sword Returning Lake based on a story with the same name. Ho Guom Lake is located in the heart of the capital - very familiar and close to the people - is like a "flower basket in the heart of the city”.</span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Sword Lake is beautiful and charming. The trees are also green, all kinds: willow, royal, sấu, sesame, phoenix ... Travelers, public servants, residents here can lightly stroll around the lake to breathe air a good morning or drop by watching the scenery, with the radio station on the majestic straight day "write poetry to heaven”.</span></p><p><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Every Friday to Sunday evening, streets around the lake turn into the walking area and vehicles are not allowed to drive here. The crowded street is quickly full filled with lots of activities such as playing wood, jumping rope, singing or skating. People wandering around the lake almost every day. However, the most exciting time is always on weekend. Freelance music bands attract a lot of people to enjoy street art with a full various styles from Vietnamese folk, R&B, hip hop and even Latin dances.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>CULTURE EXPLORING AT THE ANCIENT TOWN</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">(2)</span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">The ancient streets of Hanoi are still preserved most of the values of culture, history of the nation. In the old town there are many ancient houses, ancient streets as well as good restaurants. These restaurants are mostly on the sidewalk so it is very convenient to enjoy and experience.</span></p><p><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Watching and enjoying the old town by cyclo (or cycle rickshaw) is an interesting experience that every people would like to do while traveling in Hanoi, especially at the Ancient Quarter. This way of travel will make you feel both modern and ancient, help you to get closer to the breath of life and culture of Hanoi.</span></p><p><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Going cyclo is fun, talking with the cyclo driver is even more interesting. In the old streets, sitting on the cyclo, listening to the stories with long history about Hanoi, about every street, every house associated to the dreams of locals though years. Not anywhere that you can enjoy the unique activity like this one.</span></p><p><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Hanoi's Old Quarter is like the ancient city of Venice of Europe. To explore the old quarter of Hanoi you have to spend more than a day. But to understand the value of it, you have to spend more than one lifetime.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>MAKING POTTERY BY YOUR HANDS</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">(3)</span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">In some small pottery workshops, you can create your own pottery products such as drawing mugs, ceramic souvenirs or clay statue for your friends and relatives. The price of a ceramic product is about 10,000 VND to 30,000 VND.</span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Located on the left bank of the Red River, 20 km from Hanoi, you can take a motorbike or a bus to get there. The Pottery Village is a village on the left bank of the Red River, located at the foot of the Vinh Tuy bridge. Bat Trang is a place where ceramics production is famous throughout the country. You can walk around the village, there are many pottery workshops, roads around the village are the walls exposed or unique rustic houses. If you come here, you can walk out near the riverside, there is a unique means to help you discover Bat Trang is the "buffalo car".</span></p><p><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">You can spend a whole day here, absolutely reasonable. However, there is another very beautiful way that is the way through Chuong Duong bridge, then turn right to envision the whole of Hanoi from the other side of the Red River. Especially in the afternoon, the scene here is extremely beautiful in the golden light.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>CYCLING THROUGH THOUSAND YEARS OLD STREETS</strong></span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">(4)</span><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Duong Lam village is located 44km away from Hanoi and belongs to Son Tay District. In order to reach here, bus or taxi or motorbike is recommended. After buying a ticket you can send a car and walk into the village. However, the most interesting is renting a bike and riding around the village.</span></p><p><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">The ancient Vietnamese village still retains the material and non-material value of the ancient way of living. To enjoy your day as a local, I recommend you to ask for a traditional lunch in the courtyard of an ancient house, or hear the stories about the village years ago. Visiting the wall covered with moss is also a typical activity that you should not miss when traveling to Duong Lam. This is also the place to create a lot of beautiful photos.</span></p><p><br /> <span style="font-size:14pt;">Duong Lam is famous for its “chè lam”, candied peanuts and soy sauce. After the visit, learn about the historical mark, you can go to some households to learn to make specialties on. One-time ticket is 50,000 VND. Here, you are taught how to make a candy bar, package tea properly. Many visitors are delighted to be immersed in the life of local people.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:14pt;">If you not have visited the capital of Vietnam yet, then book your <a href="https://www.vietcruisetours.com/en/tours/NORTHERN-VIETNAM-TOURS-Ha-Noi-excurtions/" target="_blank">Hanoi Day Tours</a> online via <a href="https://www.vietcruisetours.com/" target="_blank">https://www.vietcruisetours.com</a></span></p></div>Visiting Agra for the Taj Mahalhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/an-agra-trip-for-tajmahal2018-08-30T17:56:17.000Z2018-08-30T17:56:17.000ZKumar Tourhttps://tripatini.com/members/KumarTour<div><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009303864,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009303864,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009303864?profile=original" /></a></p><p>We decided to go for Agra trip on this weekend which means Agra tour for one night and two days. We came across many tours and Travel Company which provides <strong><a href="https://www.kumartajmahaltour.com/itinerary/overnight-taj-mahal-tour" target="_blank">Agra tour packages 1 night 2 days</a></strong>. Our main focus was to spend most of the time in Tajmahal and look after the each and every corner of this beautiful monument. We decided to keep Sunday as our <strong><a href="https://www.indiatravelbear.com/agra-tour-packages.html" target="_blank">Agra Day Tour Packages</a></strong>.</p><p>We started our journey from Delhi on Saturday morning and reached Agra by 9:00 am. On Agra arrival, we directly went to visit Agra Fort. What a building it was. It was the historical fort which was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The whole monument is spread in the area of 94 acres and it has four gates its four sides. The Agra fort has a long history in which it is mentioned that it is built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009304276,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009304276,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009304276?profile=original" /></a></p><p>The next destination of ours was Itmad-ud-daula or basically known as Baby Taj. It is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra. The tomb, built between 1622 and 1628 represents a transition between the first phase of monumental Mughal architecture – primarily built from red sandstone with marble decorations, as in Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and Akbar's tomb in Sikandra – to its second phase, based on white marble and pietra dura inlay, most elegantly realized in the TājMahal.</p><p>There was much of time left with us so we decided to go shopping. We all know that Agra is the city of Mughals and Mughal Architecture is famous since ages and the architecture are beautiful. We went to some street where we got different hand-made products crafted with beautiful handicrafts. Even the garments were hand printed and beautiful. We also visited a place to buy some souvenirs. We ended up buying the mini architecture of our beautiful Tajmahal. The day got ended a very good note.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009304470,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009304470,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009304470?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Finally, the day came which we named as <strong><a href="https://www.tajcalling.com/daytours/same-day-taj-mahal-tour-by-car.html" target="_blank">Taj Mahal day trip</a></strong>. Early morning we got up to visit Tajmahal. We got reviews from many people that Tajmahal looks the best from Mehtab Bagh during sunrise and sunset. So we decided to look the same during the sunrise. We reached there on time. And the truth is truth it looked amazing. The Tajmahal is built with white marbles and these white marbles were shining when the sun rays were falling upon them. The reflection was just great. The time passed and we got to enter the Tajmahal.</p><p>Tajmahal looked beautiful from far but it looked the best when we got near the same. Tajmahal is known as the symbol of love. The story states that it was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in the loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died while giving birth to his fourteenth child.</p><p>Agra is also considered the golden city as it falls under the golden triangle of India and it is the important city of Golden Triangle tour package.</p><p> </p></div>Jaipur Night Tour & Safari @ RS. 444 - 555 per person aaomharedeshhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/jaipur-night-tour-amp-safari-rs-444-555-per-person-aaomharedesh2018-10-04T04:33:51.000Z2018-10-04T04:33:51.000Zaaomharedeshhttps://tripatini.com/members/aaomharedesh<div><h3><a href="https://aaomharedesh.com/tours/jaipur-night-tour-packages/" target="_blank">Jaipur Night Tour & Safari</a></h3><h3>Jaipur Night Tour & Safari | A Night Tour of Jaipur city and Monuments:-</h3><p>Looking for best tour package and taxi services for Jaipur night tour ? We provides services for Jaipur night Sightseeing tour with taxi. Specialized and skilled drivers and local guides will be provided to you for safe and good visit till your destination tour.</p><p><a href="https://aaomharedesh.com/category/sightseeing/">Sightseeing</a></p><p> </p><h2><a href="https://aaomharedesh.com/tours/jaipur-night-tour-packages/" target="_blank">Jaipur Night Tour Packages :-</a></h2><p><strong>TOUR PLAN</strong> – Jaipur<br /> <strong>TYPE OF TRIP</strong> :- Night Tour,Cultural, Historical & Fort Places<br /> <strong>DURATION:- </strong> 5pm -10pm</p><p>After a long consideration and on demand of all the love ones to enjoy in evening with cool wind with positive vibes . For all who want to experience the royal empire , forts view in evening . For all the night out lovers ,now-a-days we plan as per your convieniece so here we go with a new experience of Jaipur Night Tour.</p><p>Jaipur is famous for art , artist , empire , royal palace , royal forts , Show , mimicri , cool wind with a new look who dezire to wish to see in moon light . For all the lover of Jaipur aao mhare desh brings Night/evening Jaipur city tour.</p><p>Jaipur night life is famous for two wonderful monuments like chowki dhani (Best society) or Amber fort palace & sound and light show.</p><h4>1. Chowki dhani (Jaipur evening tour)</h4><p>Chowki dhani is a rajasthani word which means best society. it is famous for his cultural activities or program and tastes of rajasthan. It is combination of whole rajasthan cities like pink city (Jaipur) , blue city (Jodhpur) , Golden city (Jaisalmer) , lake city (Udaipur) in short we can say only by covering chowkidhani we can say covered whole rajasthan.</p><p>In chowki dhani trip we will be covering<br /> 1. Chowki dhani<br /> 2. Patrika gate</p><h4>2. Another option is</h4><p>Amber sound and light show (Jaipur evening tour ) amber the hindi word which means sky means the beautyfullness will mark then sky will be the starting limit. amber is famous for light and sound show in the voice of Mr Amitabh Bachan . Amber is also famous for his second world largest safety wall of India .</p><p></p><p><a href="https://aaomharedesh.com/tours/jaipur-night-tour-packages/">https://aaomharedesh.com/tours/jaipur-night-tour-packages/</a></p></div>Monsters at California's Borrego Springshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/monsters-at-borrego-springs2016-01-18T17:53:08.000Z2016-01-18T17:53:08.000ZJim DeLillohttps://tripatini.com/members/JimDeLillo<div><p><b>Monsters at Borrego Springs</b></p><p>By Jim DeLillo</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009018700,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009018700,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009018700?profile=original" /></a></p><p><span class="font-size-1"><em>The Serpent crosses the road using the Milky Way as a beacon on its attack of Borrego Springs, shining in the distance.</em></span></p><p></p><p>A journey to this fabulous location, the artist’s background, and how I crafted these wonderful images of the Milky Way.</p><p>A warm wind blows across me, but I still feel a chill run down my back. I am alone in the desert. I’m at one of the darkest places on earth according to my map. It is a little scary, especially while visions of coyotes, scorpions, and the roving gangs of desert hares dance in my head. I am here to photograph monsters. It isn't my imagination. I saw them as I drove in during the day. Standing as tall as two stories, I could make out their rust-colored silhouettes against the arid sand.</p><p>Fortunately for me these monsters are made of iron. Sheet-metal sculptures by the artist Ricardo Breceda. Fantastical shapes depict serpents and dinosaurs. Breceda makes his home in Temecula, but due to a land/lease dispute he may soon be moving his workshop. Breceda owes his muse to an accident about ten years ago. Urged on by his small daughter, he created dinosaurs, mastodons, great eagles and more. His works are seen in world-wide locations. But, Borrego Springs remains the game reserve, corralling the most metal giants in one location.</p><p>While impressive in daylight, I am here to make them look like they are from another world. With my specialty of Milky Way photography, I juxta-pose these monumental characters against a sky filled with stars in vibrant colors. Sky glow from nearby towns helps outline the shadowy beings.</p><p>Meanwhile, I set my camera in position. A sturdy tripod, a fast, wide-angle lens, and full-frame DSLR make up my equipment. I locate the Milky Way, first with an application on my iPhone, and then visually, as my eyes adapt to the darkness. I dial in the magic formula...ISO 3200, f/2.8 30 seconds. Playing a flashlight along the weird shapes, I paint them with light during the long exposure.</p><p>Light painting is an art unto itself. It requires a little practice and finesse. But after a few trial exposures, I get it dialed in. It only takes a second or two during the exposure, sweeping the light in an arc across the subject. On occasion, I use a Speedlight for a bit more contrast, often running and ducking behind the subject to backlight it. I don’t show up on the image, as long as I keep moving and no direct light falls on my body. This is no easy feat, considering it is pitch black with rocks and cactus threaten to draw blood.</p><p>The work doesn’t stop there. The camera has captured more than what I see. The Milky Way appears as a band of white sparkly stars against the black sky. My job is to coax the color out the camera's sensor and into an expression of photographic art.</p><p>I open the images in Adobe LightRoom (although any photo editing program will work). The first thing I do is brighten the overall exposure. Bringing out the stars in all their glory. I open up the shadows brightening my foreground objects, the monsters. Playing with contrast and clarity; the image bursts into life on the screen. I boost the colors with saturation, and now it is almost a work of art. But shooting at a high ISO comes with a price…noise. I must adjust this carefully, for if I push it too far it will look overly smooth and like a watercolor painting. I know I can adjust the color noise more aggressively, than the luminance noise.</p><p> </p><p>The result is seen here in the images from that night in Borrego Springs, California.</p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009018899,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009018899,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009018899?profile=original" /></a></p><p><em> A close-up of the Serpent’s head brightened by the Milky Way</em></p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009019881,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009019881,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009019881?profile=original" /></a></p><p><em>The Scorpion and Locust face off in a battle for Borrego Springs lit by the Milky Way.</em></p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009020854,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009020854,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009020854?profile=original" /></a></p><p><em>A departure from the monster theme, a jeep high-centers on a rock pile while following the Milky Way for navigation.</em></p><p></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009021460,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009021460,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009021460?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Another monster is awakened by the Milky Way hovering over Borrego Springs.</p><p> </p><p>Getting to Borrego Springs is easy. Less than two hours from San Diego It must have rained recently. I drive past stands of ocotillo, usually brown sticks, now dressed in green like proud soldiers. The mesquite, and manzanita, also add a splash of color to the desert with their flowers.</p><p>I stop at a farm stand and get some local honey and a couple of ripe peaches. The juice drips down my chin as I leave the roadside attraction.</p><p>Located halfway between the Salton Sea and Escondido. It is accessible via the 78. A short stop in the gold-mining town of Julian is in order. I pick up breakfast at the Miner’s Diner and Soda Fountain, one of the quaint eateries in town.</p><p>Arriving in Borrego Springs in the day time is important. I have to scout the sculptures. There are over 130 statues to choose from, as this prolific artist is given free rein to populate Galleta Meadows with his welded statuary.</p><p>Carlee’s Place was quite literally an oasis in the desert. There wasn’t much else open. The pickups, motorcycles, and smoking locals parked outside belie the quality of food and service I find inside. A homemade gazpacho brimming with little shrimp and bright with cilantro introduces perfectly cooked grilled shrimp…in the desert!</p><p>The real value of Carlee’s is the information I receive about the location of the figures. Specifically, I am looking for the Serpent, which crosses the road, and the Giant Scorpion. I had seen these images in daylight photos of Borrego Springs. I want to make them key subjects of my nighttime photos. The waiter, Chino gives me accurate directions to both and then some.</p><p>There are several hotels and villas located in Borrego Springs, but I opt for an AirBnB listing. A couple of turns into the residential neighborhood and I arrive at the house. It is a spacious three bedroom, providing much more space than I need. It is clean, comfortable and has a crystal blue pool. I decide a nap is in order since I left my home in NJ at 4 am. I have a lot of work to do at hours when I would normally be sleeping. Milky Way photography is a night owl’s beat. On any given trip, I wake up at 11:30 pm, work until 3 am, sleep until check-out at 11 am, and drive six hours to my next location.</p><p>I use two iPhone apps to help visualize where the Milky Way will be when I get here in the dark. The two apps are Photopills <a href="http://www.photopills.com/">http://www.photopills.com/</a> and SkyWalk (available on iTunes Apps. Do not get version 2). These nifty applications give me the ability to see the Milky Way on my phone, align it with the foreground object, and forecast what it will look like at the time of night I will be there.</p><p>Scouting during the day gives me the confidence to find the statues at night, some located a distance from the road. Even with scouting, I missed some of the subjects I was interested in photographing. Headlights don’t shine that far in the desert, and all the little sand roads look the same. I always carry a map and compass, as electronic GPS and cell service is not reliable in the desert.</p><p> </p><p>Prints of Jim DeLillo’s photos used in this article, and more, are available at:</p><p><a href="http://jim-delillo.artistwebsites.com/collections/milkyway">http://jim-delillo.artistwebsites.com/collections/milkyway</a></p><p><u> </u></p><p><u>Author’s Bio</u></p><p><b>Jim DeLillo is a travel and adventure photographer who specializes in creating transporting imagery.</b></p><p>...Capturing local color in travel, editorial, and commercial photography. His expansive landscapes are layered, narrative, and rich in tone. They are lit from within having a luminous quality and show a strong attention to detail, composition, and production. His 35+ years of experience includes international publications including Woman’s World Magazine. His photojournalist, reality-based, eclectic style provides a refreshing break from the stiffly-posed shots.</p><p>Jim has recently added Milky Way photography to his skill set.</p><p>His portfolio can be seen at:</p><p><a href="http://jimdelillo.photoshelter.com/archive">http://jimdelillo.photoshelter.com/archive</a></p><p>Jim DeLillo is based near NYC and is available for assignments globally.</p><p>Contact information:</p><p>Phone: 201-566-5348</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:jimdelillo@delillophoto.com">jimdelillo@delillophoto.com</a></p><p> </p></div>Goa, Paradise on Earthhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/goa-paradise-on-earth2011-01-03T14:11:22.000Z2011-01-03T14:11:22.000ZTravel Tipshttps://tripatini.com/members/TravelTips<div><p><img height="489" width="680" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008590662,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008590662?profile=original" /></p><p> </p><p>People who live a hectic life find themselves taking a break and enjoying every bit of their tours to Goa, India. Fun and entertainment quotients are high in Goa and its cool and festive like environment makes it a refreshing holidaying destination. Learn how entertainment becomes an inseparable part of a Goa package tour.</p><p>Partying at Beaches<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/goa/beaches-of-goa.html"><em><strong>Goa Beaches</strong></em></a> are quite different from those found in other parts of the country. The<br />difference lies in the way people love to party at Goa beaches. <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/goa/anjuna-beach.html"><strong>Arjuna Beach</strong></a> and many others have night clubs, bars and other venues that are highly admired for the <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/goa/lifestyle.html"><em><strong>Goa nightlife</strong></em></a> entertainment. By choosing a Goa package tour, you will find yourself in the mood of partying all the time.</p><p><a href="http://us.travelchacha.com/goa/carnivals-of-goa.html">Goa Carnival</a> and Festivals<br />If you choose one of the Goa carnivals tours, you can witness the real festive spirit of the place. February is the month when Goa carnival is<br />celebrated with great enthusiasm and you can choose to be a part of the entertainment unlimited. Parades, dance, music and other fun activities help tourists make best out of their tours. Besides, there are round-the-year festive celebrations on the occasions like Chavoth,Easter, Christmas, Padvo and many such festivals and you can be a part<br />of these celebrations.</p><p>Ride the Adventure<br />Goa Tours offer ideal opportunities to people with inclination towards adventure holidays. Parasailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, dinghy sailing, water skiing and many such activities become a part of the Goa bpackage tour. Water scooters are other adventure-filled rides that let one have a great expedition on the sea waves.</p><p>Fun on <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/goa/honeymoon.html"><em><strong>Goa Honeymoon</strong></em></a><br />Goa is among the most preferred destinations for the newly wedded honeymoon couples. One good reason for this is the Goa honeymoon cruises<br />that take honeymoon couples on a wonderful romantic voyage. Besides,there are many party cruises that a honeymoon couple can join. Swimming,relaxing at the beach and enjoying dance and music at entertainment venues are some of the other exciting parts of a Goa honeymoon package.</p><p>Other Fun Parts of <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/goa/tourism-in-goa.html">Goa Tourism</a><br />There are a number of casinos in Goa that add to the entertainment part of tours to Goa. One can also enjoy crocodile watching and <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/wildlife/bird-watching-tours.html"><strong>bird watching</strong></a> at some parts of the region. Enjoying seafood,<a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/goa/forts-monuments.html">Goa Forts and Monuments</a> regional cuisines and <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/goa/shopping-in-goa.html"><em><strong>Goa Shopping</strong></em></a> further take the tour experience to great heights. Finally, there are many options for Goa weekend getaways.</p><p>Goa is a vibrant place with unlimited options to get entertained. Choose the Goa package tour and <a target="_blank" href="http://us.travelchacha.com/goa/resorts.html">Goa Resorts</a> carefully so that you can enjoy most of these options.</p><br /></div>New Year's Eve packages!!!https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/new-years-eve-packages2010-12-22T14:11:05.000Z2010-12-22T14:11:05.000ZUncle Sam's New Yorkhttps://tripatini.com/members/UncleSamsNewYork<div><p class="MsoNormal">Hi Fans!</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Need a plan for New Year's Eve? Want to meet new people and have fun all night long!? We have 3 great packages in store for you!</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">-The first one includes a dinner party at Bond 45, a very nice restaurant near Times Square, where you get an open bar. After that, we goand see the Times Square Ball drop (we have a special spot reserved for us)without waiting in line to get a spot in the square. Then, we take a luxury busto the Marquee, one of the greatest night clubs in New York City. We havespecial passes to get in the club in 5 minutes without having to bother aboutlong queues in the cold. At Marquee, you get 2 free drinks. Price: $830</p><p class="MsoNormal">-The second one is having dinner at Bottino Restaurant (in Chelsea’s Art district) and then we go to the Marquee (we do not need atransportation in this case as Bottino’s is very close from the Marquee). Youget open bar at Marquee from 9pm to 2 am. Price: $500</p><p class="MsoNormal">-The third is only partying at Marquee and you get a five hour open bar! Price: $250</p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">To make a reservation, please call us: 212-888-8769</p></div>Half a World Away: The Power of Connection in Travelhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/half-a-world-away-the-power-of2010-03-04T20:12:25.000Z2010-03-04T20:12:25.000ZUncle Sam's New Yorkhttps://tripatini.com/members/UncleSamsNewYork<div>by Samuel Cook<br /><br /><p style="text-align:center;"><img src="http://unclesamsnewyork.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/world-map.jpg?w=300&h=159" alt="world-map.jpg?w=300&h=159" /></p><br /> <br />This past week, I took the opportunity to take my first real vacation since the summer of 2007. It is ironic that an executive of a travel company never gets to travel himself, but such is the reality of running a business - I have had to put my passion for traveling on the back burner as I have built a business around serving the needs of other travelers. My last vacation was a whirlwind trip around the United States to visit friends and family before I deployed on my second tour to Iraq. I was also looking for somewhere to attend graduate school, and it was on this trip that I rediscovered New York City and decided this was the place that I had to live and start a new life. It was on this trip that I discovered the power of connecting with the local population and engaging them on their terms. Instead of Times Square, I found the taverns of Greenwich Village, and strolled the streets of New York City, far and wide. And what I found is that the magic of travel is to truly interact with the local population.<br /><br />So this past week, I went on a vacation to Fiji. I was there at a conference, but the conference was focused on improving your health, life, and finances, so while I was in classes for most of the day and evening, I found it be a well needed break. It wasn’t a typical trip I would call a vacation – on those I usually attack them full on as an adventure, a call to action to see, experience, and soak in the local culture. That was not the purpose of this trip; I had intended it as a time to relax. But on this trip, I encountered some truly magic moments that reminded me of why we travel in the first place.<br /><br />Fiji is a set of Islands in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and the Australian continent. It was first settled over 3,500 years ago by voyagers from the Polynesian culture of Asia. It was first discovered in 1643 by a Dutch Explorer named Abel Tasman while he was looking for the great Southern Continent. Fiji had a long history of fierce tribal warfare and cannibalism, which mainly deterred European voyagers from frequenting the Islands, and it was known for a long time as “The Cannibal Isles.” Fijians today call this period “The Time of the Devil.” With the discovery of Australia in the late 1700s by Captain Cook, Fiji fell under the influence of Britain as a key strategic way station for its new pacific holdings. Fiji received independence from Britain in 1970. Today it is a vibrant country sustained on tropical agriculture and tourism.<br /><br />I spent my time in Fiji on the Namale Resort near the small Island town of Suva Suva on the Island of Vanua Levu. The views from our resort were breathtaking, situated on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the expanse before us so vast that at sunset you had trouble telling where the waters ended and the heavens began. I took snorkeling trips in pristine coves laced with Coral and brimming with tropical fish, and also did some swimming in the ocean and hiking around the tropical forests surrounding the resorts. And all of this was spectacular, but what really made the trip worth the effort were two special interactions with the Fijian people. Now while the Fijian Islands used to be known as the Cannibal Isles, that has long since been replaced by a wonderful, carefree spirit that makes you wonder how they manage to not see how serious life should be!<br /><br />We visited a Pentecostal local church, and the Fijian people in the congregation sang in a natural harmony that we spend years teaching in our music schools. I think if I lived in paradise, I would probably also learn to sing so well. The highlight of the local interaction came on the night that the local villagers donned their ancient war outfits while singing. These traditions once sustained the Island before Western life invaded the Islands. I felt like I was on a magic carpet ride through time, watching men in ancient warrior garb with spears dance in front of men, jumping in and out of roles they played with such deadly ferocity centuries ago. And then hearing these deep baritone warrior voices blend with the sweet soprano of the ladies who form the backbone of their tribal clan – the ladies invariably far outlive their warrior husbands. It is hard to describe the sound of a proud group of people singing about their land in an enchanting beautiful and unintelligible tongue.<br /><br />This break, although too short and not the typical adventure I would embark on, reminded me the reason that I got into this business in the first place. Sometimes in the midst of owning a business, I tend to lose sight of the passion and the reason that I was inspired to create my vision in the first place. At the end of the day, I got into this to provide the unique experiences to visitors that I have had the honor of experiences during my travels all over the world. Just as there is magic in the tribal dances and singing of Fijian culture, there is also magic in the streets of New York City. Seeing the Fijian singers, I am reminded of a wonderful summer evening last year in New York City, when I was leading a pub crawl through Greenwich Village. On Bleecker street, around sunset, a group of street singers began their routine across from the hot dog stand. Everyone stoppe ; the whole street was too enchanted by their wonderful harmony to move. All we wanted to do was just stand there and let them keep singing, bringing us back to those memories in our mind of those times that we cherish.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.unclesamsnewyork.com/">http://www.unclesamsnewyork.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-NY/Uncle-Sams-New-York/182225010022?ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-NY/Uncle-Sams-New-York/182225010022?ref=ts</a></div>