Mounts Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu seen from the summit of Mount Tongariro
New Zealand (in the native Maori, Aotearoa, Land of the Long White Cloud) is home to stunning giant glaciers, snow covered mountains, rugged volcanoes, bubbling hot springs, miles of rugged coastline, white sandy beaches, tropical forests and acres of endless grassy plains. It’s mother nature at her best and the perfect place for travellers to relax and unwind in picturesque outdoor settings.
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Situated in the Gulf of Tonkin, Ha Long Bay is one of todays New Seven Wonders of Nature. Ancient myth claims that a dragon was responsible for its formation but the facts lie within the rocks. The area offers stunning views of over 1,600 limestone karsts, or towering, eroded landmasses, and attracts tourists from around the world. Pillars can be seen in clusters or as individual islands. Due to the formation of the landscape, most of the islands are uninhabited. The vertical nature of each r
One of the USA's most historic and iconic cities, known for its rich history, Philadelphia is a fascinating city to visit, and with a little research on travel websites you definitely can plan a perfect vacation . The triumphant run that Sylvester Stallone has in the film Rocky on the iconic steps is not the only iconic thing about this city. There is a lot more to it. Here is all that you need to know to plan a perfect trip to the "City of Brotherly Love":
When to visit?
The best time to vis
Traveling as a senior comes with its own set of adventures. As a senior, you now have the time, money and life experiences to be able to enjoy travel in a new and unique way. Travel is also a great way to keep the body active and stimulate the mind with the learning of new languages, for example. However, traveling as a senior also comes with its own set of risks and limitations.
Whether you’re taking a day trip within your home city, or flying half way across the world, there’s certain things t
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are one of the most breathtaking sights one can ever experience. The mixture of unearthly colors display including magenta, emerald green and turquoise is so worth watching. You would be lucky enough if you get to see pink, red and purple also.
It´s not at all easy to spot the northern lights, however the best time to see them is from late September to late March. During these months the nights are longest and skies are darkest. Seeing th
For the last three decades, a heartbreaking civil war and its aftermath put Central America’s smallest country out of the minds of most holidaymakers as a destination – but with stability and security returned, these days travel to El Salvador is regularly touted by the likes of Travel Agent magazine and the BBC.
There are no grand monuments or much extensive infrastructure in this tropical land just a tad larger than Wales and a few acres smaller than New Jersey. What it does
by José Alejandro Adamuz
n her seminal travel memoir In Morocco, the reknowned early-20th-century American writer Edith Wharton described travelling in this country as “like turning the pages of some illuminated Persian manuscript all adorned with bright shapes and subtle lines”. Well, if its most tourist-popular city, Marrakesh, is but a few of these pages – what pages they are! Undoubtedly the most brilliant of Morocco’s four “imperial cities” (the others being Fez, Meknes, and modern-day c
In case you want to experience a unique adventure without the necessity of booking a lengthy vacation or holiday, then Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands is your best destination. Weekend trips to Amsterdam are gaining popularity in the Western European countries and also among many travelers across the globe. Living in today's fast-paced society, individuals are no longer able to enjoy long vacations that last several weeks. However, we still want to slow things down and enjoy some time
Carrie Wynkoop loves discovering and sharing great Oregon wine. But when she began her explorations over 20 years ago, she joined one wine club after another but was unable to find any exclusively focusing on Oregon, even though the state is a top U.S. producer. Wynkoop decided to take matters into her own able hands, establishing her very own Cellar 503.
Each hand selected monthly shipment of two or four bottles showcases top crafted wine in hard-to-find spots in each of Oregon's 18 wine-grow
Lonavala (aka Lonavla) is a fascinating hill station in the Pune district of Maharashtra State, about an hour inland from Mumbai/Bombay. Separating the Deccan Plateau and the Konkan coast, Lonavala is a very popular monsoon destination for Indians, from early June through approximately October, when its scenic locations become lushly green and the waterfalls are in full flow. Here are its half dozen most popular draws:
Kune Falls
Surrounded by lush greenery and 622 metres high (India's 14th hig
The sheer vastness of Australia makes going on a road trip one of the best ways to explore this marvelous country. No other means of travel lets you slow down and truly take in the unique scenery and landscapes of this eclectic continent. Sometimes even relatively unknown and uncharted destinations can be surprisingly rewarding. Whether you are visiting on a working holiday visa or backpacking, here’s what you should know about experiencing Australia on wheels.
Due to the
The culture of each civilization is represented not only in the monuments, but also the way the people eat, showing their habits, their way of living and their own personal taste that makes them different and unique from all the others. Bali is a multicolored island, which is influenced by the huge amount of people of different countries and religions that relocated there. This influence is also visible on the way they eat too. Let’s discover some of the most famous Balinese dishes.
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As I get on the plane from Manila to Boracay, the Philippines’ paradise tourist resort, the bad weather seems to haunt me. I’ve rented a room there already, if nothing else so at least a way of getting away from the hawkers at the airport. Not much of an airport, by the way: A short cement strip along the ocean, mountains on one side, sea on the other. The lads unload our luggage straight on the tarmac and bring them into a small terminal building, where chaos erupts immediately.
The airport i
If you are visiting Atlanta, you should take your chance to get acquainted with the city. Get a tasty lunch at Staplehouse and stretch your legs exploring Piedmont Park. Don’t you miss Atlanta City Hall! This article will help decide what to do and where to go to spend a wonderful time in Atlanta! And in case you fall in love with this city, you can always rent an apartment in Atlanta and stay there as long as you want.
Grab a snack at The Varsity
Don’t miss the opportunity to try legendary chili
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Especially if you're birding or wildlife viewing on your travels, good binoculars are essential. But choosing the best ones for your needs and within your budget can be a confusing task. Here's a good guide to the terms and issues involved in making that choice!
Magnification
The core function of binoculars is of course their ability to magnify faraway images, and greatest magnification requires more light to work, and also presents challenges when it comes to holding images stea
Since the 1980s, Costa Rica has of course made a huge name for itself as not only a beach but also ecotourism and soft-adventure destination. And it’s especially this last that has become a specialty of a region of Alajuela province in the country’s Central Valley, about a couple of hours north of capital San José, called Arenal. For adrenaline and the great outdoors, it doesn’t get much better.
The area takes its name from an active volcano and the lake beneath it. At 5,35
Life is moving fast lately. I can't believe it's been years since I stopped contributing to Indianapolis Star but those days have been etched dearly into my heart. I explored a lot and did some major work on finessing my skills. Though, I wasn’t very much inclined towards that, I just loved cooking and finding about new ways to recreate a recipe. All in all, it was a fun experience and you can find everything about it and the recipes on SolidGoldEats.
One of my favorites is the German potato sa
by Maria José Cortes Lamas
Picture it: Bavaria, end of the 19th century. The young monarch Ludwig II (the one dubbed by some at the time “mad King Ludwig“) wants to irrigate Munich‘s English Garden with its River Isar. So his engineers divert some its its water, creating a new river, the two-kilometre (1¼-mile) Eisbach – which thanks to its slope and other factors turned out to be in parts quite the wild, whitewater bit of business. Essentially the world’s first FlowRider. And surfersthrough
Finally it's time for you to embark on the long-awaited vacation with your beloved! Planning your first couple's vacation can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. This is probably the first time you will spend a considerable amount of alone time with him/her; consequently, you want to make sure you both have a wonderful time together as you navigate and explore a new destination.
Traveling as a couple is one of the best ways to know your partner and strengthen your relationship with
Established in 1858, sixth-generation family-owned Gundlach Bundschu Winery is located on the southwestern slopes of the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Sonoma Valley's southernmost point. The winery's very own 320-acre Rhinefarm is situated on terrain defined by a unique combination of steep hillsides and a cool valley floor perfect for estate grown Bordeaux reds and cool climate varietals.
Sustainability defines Gundlach Bundschu's core operations at every level. Their acute deficit irrigatio
