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I had a pair of friends visit me in Costa Rica not long ago who were vegetarian and vegan. My first reaction was, "Oh, no, what are they going to eat?" I know how much Costa Ricans love their chicken, beef, chicharrones (fried pork), fish, etc.

They said, not to worry. Rice and beans are the nation's main staples, and there is a wealth of fresh vegetables and tropical fruits. It's true!

Traveling in Costa Rica as a vegetarian or vegan, or even needing a gluten-free or dairy-free diet, is relativel

Normally, you don't see tough, radical conservationists attending lectures by land developers. But there they were, 100 strong, from the Nature Conservancy, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and from all over Latin America – all raptly listening to how land development can actually preserve forests.

Nervous before his formidable audience, Guillermo Piedra Gonzalez explained how his small residential development in the tiny country of Costa Rica is carving out a niche

What are the best places to visit in Costa Rica? What are the best things to do in Costa Rica?

I get these questions a lot. Having lived in Costa Rica for 12 years, working in the tourism industry, I field questions from extended family, friends, friends of friends, and even complete strangers if I happen to mention that’s where I live. They all ask the same thing, “If I were to visit Costa Rica, where should I go and what should I do?”

Start small, I always recommend. Choose two or three destinat

Normally, you don’t see tough, radical conservationists attending lectures by land developers. But there they were, 100 strong, from the Nature Conservancy, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and from all over Latin America – all raptly listening to how land development can actually preserve forests.

Nervous before his formidable audience, Guillermo Piedra Gonzalez explained how his small residential development in the tiny country of Costa Rica is carving out a niche

Vietnam is a country that is situated in the Southeast Asia. It was once a country ravaed by war, now, Vietnam has opened its doors to tourists that it is now fast becoming a must-go place in Asia, and here are most popular places that one should visit and see in Vietnam.

Vinpearl Amusement Park, Nha Trang 

Coming to Vinpearl Park (Vinpearl Land), you will have exciting experiences with your family. Best of all, this spectacular fun park is located in the popular beach resort town of Nha Trang, w

Though lacking Thailand’s abundance of “Coffee-Mate” white sand, Phu Quoc’s golden beaches are deep, soft, and attracting more travelers.

If you ever wondered what Thailand was like in the late 1980s, check out Phu Quoc Island off the southwest coast of Vietnam, the new hop on the Gulf of Siam’s circuit that embraces Koh Samui, Koh Chang and Koh Kong.

Phu Quoc is fast becoming Vietnam’s hottest new island destination. But it also maintains -- at least for now -- a character unlike anything in Thai

From the 18th century, Ha Tien has been one of the crowded trading townships, a port full of ships from western and Asian countries. The trading shop and stalls of the Chinese people were spring up. Ha Tien sea is currently one of the beautiful landscapes with originated scene, quiet and romantic, a masterpiece gifted by nature.

About 93km from the main centre of Kien Giang city, Ha Tien is famous for the beautiful landscape and visited by many visitors. The mountain around Ha Tien is grandiose w

Accessible only by a 4-wheel drive required 14-mile dirt road 25 miles southeast of Big Sur, CA, Tassajara Zen Mountain Center offers an escape from everyday like no other.

Nestled in a mountain valley deep in the Ventana Wilderness Preserve, this retreat has served as a place for self-discovery and healing since 1967 when Buddhist author Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, opened Tassajara, the first Zen training monastery built outside of Japan.

Tassajara currently beckons everyo

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A walking safari in Africa is a special and unique experience. Once you have ventured into pristine wilderness, slept under the stars, heard nightjars calling and listened to the distant singing of the local warriors you will have unforgettable memories of being close to nature in the wilds of Africa.

Masai Mara and Northern Kenya are great spots for walking safaris, with the latter being more unique in that camels are incorporated into the walking safaris as a means of carrying your luggage and

A beautiful seascape set amidst rocky limestone cliffs, Halong Bay attracts flocks of tourists and locals alike. Halong Bay is one of those beautiful places that boast an overwhelming atmosphere and wide array of natural sights and mythical attractions.

Beyond the brave history and rich mixture of colonial heritage, there are many more intriguing stories and legends about Vietnam for you to discover. Once a war-torn country, Vietnam has evolved into a safe and thriving place brimming with histori

A lot of projects investing on Ha Long bay's infra-structure have been launched and completed. It creates favorable conditions for Ha Long Bay to develop its tourism and attracts more tourists. Among the plethora of projects, Wifi Internet coverage in Ha Long bay contributes to the infra-structure completion in the city possessing the world's natural heritage and wonder.

Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of the provincial people's committee and Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group

50km north-east of Van Do beach in Quang Ninh province, Co To appears with its wild beauty and one of the longest white sandy beach in the Gulf of Tonkin.

From Hanoi you can take a bus to Van Don at Luong Yen or My Dinh station every one hour from the morning to 5.30 pm. Or you can also catch a later bus at Ha Long or Cam Pha station, and then get on a Mong Cai bus near the Bai Chay bridge to reach the Cua Ong market. In the morning, tourists can take a boat to Thanh Lam Island, a small island cl

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Exploring America’s Most Impressive Volcanoes 
By Bret Love for GreenGlobalTravel.com

Volcanoes– openings or ruptures in a planet’s crust that allow hot magma, ash and gases to escape from below the surface– have held mankind’s fascination for thousands of years.  From Mount Vesuvius’ destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD to Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz, whose pyroclastic flow caused over 23,000 deaths in 1985, history is littered with tales of the fearsome power of volcanoes, and many cult

With the creation of low fares, the face tourism industry have changed significantly. Anyone can get access to holiday destinations worldwide with an affordable and economical rates. In the case of Asia, the lowest fare lines AirAsia connects East Asia to many holidaymaker destinations inside the south as well as other regions. Everybody can get Bangkok Flights Singapore, Bali, Penang etc at cheap rates.

But unfortunately, this is not the case using the islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Fligh

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Los aficionados a la cerveza la conocen de sobra. Múnich, dejemos las cosas claras desde el principio, es un poco borracha. Ríos y ríos de auténtica espuma alemana corren cada año a finales de septiembre por la ciudad. ¿Por qué? Por el Oktoberfest, que homenajea a esta bebida convertida en símbolo nacional y al que acuden millones de personas de toda Europa y parte del mundo en peregrinación. Pero la capital de Baviera ofrece más encantos que el etílico: según un estudio de 2009, es la ciudad al

India is a huge and various nation. It has incalculable vacation destinations for different varieties of voyagers. It has sentimental mound stations, thick timberlands, backwaters, sandy sunny shores, infertile deserts and extraordinary accumulation of untamed life. You can uncover various energizing tours bundles for India offered by planet's most presumed travel offices. Some imperative data in the vicinity of three famous tour bundles in India is accompanying.

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