The name of Don Quixote is known around the world, even if the story behind the name is perhaps not so familiar. Written 400 years ago by Miguel de Cervantes, the novel describes the colorful adventures of Don Quixote of La Mancha, a retired country gentleman from the western La Mancha region of central Spain, who lives out a fantasy life based on the many romantic books he has spent his years reading. He battles imaginary enemies (famously including the windmills of La Mancha) and fights for t
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There are some places so special that one feels the need to tell everyone but at the same time would like to keep it a secret so as not to have it inundated with people. Such a place is Ulagalla Resort in the heart of Sri Lanka. Ulagalla is located between the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Anuradhapura, which was once the capital of Sri Lanka; and about 20 miles north of Dambulla, which is also a UNESCO World Her
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Located in Thanh Son district of Phu Tho province, Xuan Son National Park possesses a diversified floristic composition with hundreds of plant and tree species, a range of wild rare animals and natural beautiful waterfalls and caves. Thanks its favorable conditions, this National Park, therefore, becomes an ideal destination of tourists in Vietnam travel.
Topography and hydrology
Xuan Son National Park- Phu Tho Province
Xuan Son National Park is located at the extreme south-eastern extent of the H
Located in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien district, the position of Pa Khoang lake is very convenient, near the road 279, about 20 km from Dien Bien Phu city, linking Dien Bien Phu city with Muong Phang historical and cultural forest where the relics of the Command of Dien Bien Phu compaign remains.
Pa Khoang Lake next to the Command Base of Đien Bien Phu Battle.
The total area of 2,400 ha, in which 1,320 ha of forest area, 300 ha of farming land, 150 ha of basic construction, and 600 ha of water
I still remember vividly the first time a local gave me directions in Costa Rica:
Go north 700 meters. At the “pulperia” turn left, and go west 300 meters. At the corner where the old fig tree used to be, turn right. Go 175 meters and it’s the papaya-colored house on the left with the black gate.
Sure. So … how do I count meters? Which way is north from he
re? And how in heaven am I supposed to know where the old fig tree used to be?
Or, how about the directions to my old apartment in Rohrmoser, whe
Suspended on cables gliding through the tops of giant tropical trees, amid hidden, dripping, hanging gardens full of plants and animals in the rainforest, is a pretty cool experience. Rainforest trees are tall, really tall, even towering up to more than 100 feet high. The microcosm of life happening at this level is abundant and amazing, and not often seen.
Unlike canopy zip line tours, which have become all about the thrill of zipping as fast as possible on long, high cables through the treetops
Tucked snugly in a circa 1910 brick storefront just a 5 minutes walk from the train station on Pelham New York’s 5th Ave., Bistro Rollin recently opened to the immediate praises of the New York Times and local media. “5th Ave desperately needed something more than red sauce Italian and pizza,” says Bistro Chef Manny Lozano.
Chef Lozano should know, he got the cooking bug in high school working in his friend's parents
Italian restaurant. This curiosity and budding talent carried him to sous-chef in
Ha Tien in Kien Giang province is very famous for its beautiful landscapes. Many beaches, mountains, cave temples and pagodas are gathered here. The beaches are very clean and naturally beautiful. Of which is Mui Nai. Coming to this beach, tourists in Vietnam travel feel safe when swimming and they can join sports on the beach.
Annually, Mui Nai Beach in Ha Tien attracts thousands of tourists in Vietnam travel coming to visit. The beach is very beautiful and dreamlike with brown sand and blue sea
Ho Thi Ky is considered the biggest flower market in town and is known as the Langbiang Plateau (famously located in Dalat) of HCM City.
At this time of the year with Tet holiday almost upon us, the market becomes one of the busiest locations in the city.
Workers load flower boxes at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market.
It is a hotspot from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. the next morning with dozens of trucks rushing to the market with thousands of flower-boxes from Hanoi and Dalat cities. Some flowers are also imported
Thăm quan vịnh halong, di sản thiên nhiên của thế giới
chương trình tour du lịch halong 3 ngày
These are some of the most joyous (and exhausting) weeks of the year in various parts of the world, from Venice to Port of Spain and New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro. But being as fond as I am of the Dominican Republic , I’ve got a soft spot for the pre-Lenten Carnaval celebrations down here – especially because unlike in many other places, here the party starts today and keeps poppin’ every Sunday in February in various towns and cities such as Santiago, La Vega (considered the country's best), a
The UAE, particularly Dubai, is a safe place to visit. It is designated as one of the safest holiday destinations by the international travel industry. However, it is wise to carry travel insurance and follow normal precautions to safeguard yourself and your valuables.
Some emergency numbers are given here:
Dubai police hotline (Al Ameen service) - 8004888
Ambulance - 998 or 999
Fire - 997
Police - 999
Coastguard - 04 3450520
On dialling 999 or 04 2821111, during an emergency, Dubai Police guar
Dubai, although a Muslim emirate, is one of the most liberal of all emirates in the Middle East. However, there are some definite rules that need to be followed, in order to avoid any faux-pas, so as to not offend the local populace. Further, these tips may help you in taking care of everything that you need to, before planning a travel to Dubai.
Best time to plan a visit to Dubai
The best time to visit Dubai is during the period November and April, as the weather is rather pleasant during this ph
A big part of our traveling is the food. How often do we find a delicious delicacy and wish we could have it at home?
Bouillabaisse in Nice; Schweinhocken in Munich; Leige waffles in Belgium; or even a gumbo from Lousiana. It may be hard to find that perfect ethnic restaurant in your neighborhood that makes it but you can always try to recreate it yourself.
That’s what we did after our recent trip to Ensenada in Baja California. We had the most perfect dish of chilaquiles con huevos at Restaurant
Thien Long is located in Phu Long ward (Cat Hai district – Hai Phong City). Here is a popular tourist destination; and it gains popularity with many secrets. According to locals, without calculation with the scenery like the whereabouts of the fairy, this is a place to store the remains of the old, or used to be pirate refuge in ancient times...
There are many ways for tourists to go to Thien Long and begin the journey to explore. Besides, there are other forms of eco-tourism to areas such as the
The Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) is busy preparing for the coming traditional lunar New Year (Tet) festival.
Ambassador Tran Trong Toan said an official Tet celebration ceremony will be held at the Vietnam Embassy’s headquarters on February 2 for Vietnamese working and living in the RoK.
Participants will feel like at home to see a big branch of peach blossom and enjoy traditional food, including Banh Chung (square cake made of sticky rice, pork and green bean), Gio (pork pie)
After long years of historic wars and giant revolutions, Vietnam is finally enjoying the lure of its opulent heritage, burgeoning cultural life, and splendidly detailed landscapes.
A haven of heroic legends and enchantingly glorious traditions, the thriving country of Vietnam is now beginning to unravel the nostalgic charm of its most enthralling towns and cities to capture the imagination of other cultures and entice millions of travelers from around the world.
Vietnam is being famed as Asia's fa
Anyone who thinks the British weather is getting wilder with each passing year should cast their mind back to this day 60 years ago. On the night of 31st January to 1st February 1953 the east coast of Britain experienced one of the most catastrophic weather events in the nation's history when it was pummelled by violent storms which resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives. Many of those whose lives were spared found themselves on rooftops awaiting rescue.
The trouble began over on the other s
