Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – One of Africa’s great Parks
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a huge wildlife conservation and preserve region in South Africa that straddles the border between Botswana and South Africa and comprises of two neighboring national parks called Gemsbok National Park in Botswana and Kalahari Gemsbok National Park in South Africa. The entire area of the park is around 38,000 square kilometers, while one quarter of the park lies in South Africa and other three quarters in Botswana. The term Kgalagadi means place of thirst. It is situated largely inside the southern Kalahari Desert and the land comprises of red sand dunes, dry riverbeds, sparse vegetation and occasional tress of Auob and Nossob rivers. The water runs underground and offers life for camelthorn trees and grass growing in the river beds.
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier [...]
Colorado – An Exceedingly Rewarding Destination
Colorado has a number of different associations for different travelers. Many travelers prefer the urban attractions of the cities of Denver and others. Some others love skiing, and want mountain vacations that provide them with superb ski opportunities at the Fourteeners. The same is true for biking and trekking enthusiasts.
If you are a nature enthusiast, you can find attractions such as Pikes Peak and the reserves here, with a host of flora and fauna attractions. Colorado is a destination that is simply complete with respect to its attractions, you will have such a range of things to see and do to choose from that being bored simply will not occur to you.
No matter what genre of traveler you are, Colorado can easily fulfill your aspirations. There are many destinations that are suitable [...]
Cala Llenya, Ibiza, Greece
Cala Llenya is a picturesque beach that is nicely contoured and has white sands and crystal clear waters. The turquoise waters of the Cala Llenya have pristine sands that are suitable for all levels of swimmers. Parents can relax without worrying about the safety of their kids, as the sea is shallow for a good length of distance. There are picnic spots in the shades of pine trees, as well as a number of beach restaurants that offer something for everyone. The beach is a superb destination.
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South east of San Carlos, located off the Cala Mastella.
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Cala Llenya is mainly visited by families, both visiting holidaymakers and locals alike.
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Cala Llenya never experiences crowding, and makes it a superb location to visit when the [...]
Austin, Texas – Sights
Known as a “City within a Park”, the city of Austin simply abounds in outdoor charms. This is simply one of the most rewarding locations if you are in love with the great outdoors. All your spring and summer is vacations are best spent here.
The host of landscapes on offer, coupled with the huge number of urban attractions and sights makes for a truly complete destination. There is no dearth of attractions related to culture and history either.
The main land area of Austin has the Colorado River snaking through it. There are a huge number of lakes in the greater city area of the city, creating superb venues for recreation in the outdoor water areas.
There are both man made and natural lakes. Austin city has a huge number of private and public reserves that are provided along with the [...]
Iceland – Best Time to Visit
Iceland is one destination that most people would love to go at least once. It is quite beautiful, and has a good deal of sights and things to do. The best time to visit Iceland has been a mystery for almost everyone undertaking a first time trip to this nation. Maybe it is the name, since most people seen afraid about the “freezing cold”. There is no need to be, since Iceland is not that cold all through the year, and is certainly not covered in Ice.
The best time to go to Iceland would be in the summer. These are the warmer months of June, July and August. This is an excellent time to visit for first timers. During the summer, the weather is quite pleasant, and along with this, the sun does not set completely. This natural phenomenon is known as the Midnight Sun.
There is no chance of [...]
Pangong Tso Lake, Ladakh
Pangong Tso is among the biggest salt water lakes in the whole of Asia. It is located at the frightening altitude of more than 4200 meters a s l. The lake is a crystal clear sheet of water that is spread at more than a hundred kilo meters from the Indo China Border. The lake is situated at the Changtang Plateau at the eastern Ladakh Plateau.
The lake is more than a hundred and thirty kilo meters long and seven kilo meters wide. There are a huge number of tourists that come here to take in the heavenly beauty of the region. The route to access the region is rather rough, but the lake is definitely worth the hardship.
The lake is surrounded by huge flat area, which adds to the awesomeness of the lake. The Chang Chenmo mountain range, located to the north of the lake exhibits ever changing colors. [...]
Ecuador – Natural Beauty
Ecuador is the smallest Andean Nation, and is flanked by Peru and Colombia. Ecuador abounds in heavenly landscapes ranging from the snow shrouded Andes mountain ranges, the beautiful beaches here, with pristine sands and crystal clear waters, the dense forests here, filled with natural beauty and wildlife.
The highlight is of course the picture perfect Galapagos Islands and the flora and fauna here. All of these are excellent reasons to visit the country. Ecuador has a number of rare bird species. All of these are more than three thousand five hundred varieties of orchids.
Ecuador is also famous for its multiethnic cultures, as well as a number of Inca and other Amerindian ruin sites. These are located at the north west of Rumicucho(close to Quito, the capital city), and Guayaquil. This [...]
Colombia – Not Just Cartels
Colombia is situated in the north west of South America. It is the only country in the continent to have coastlines touching both the Pacific as well as the Caribbean. The nation boasts of a fascinating history and has a range of attractions for visitors.
This is inclusive of the exquisite beaches, towering mountain ranges, thick rainforests, all of it is picture perfect in its beauty. It is really unfortunate that the country has been unable to shed the reputation it has for drug smuggling and guerilla warfare.
Bogota is the capital of Colombia. It is situated at a height of more than two thousand six hundred meters. Zona Rosa and the La Candelaria districts are the popular tourist centers, with colonial buildings and pleasant surroundings. The Del Oro archaeology is a must visit attraction [...]
Krakow, Poland – A Center of Culture
Krakow is a historically significant city in Poland. It is an exceedingly rewarding destination in the country and is filled with sights and attractions related to culture and history.
The city has been declared a heritage site by the UNESCO. There are a great number of options for entertainment such as pubs, bars and clubs. There are a huge number of museums and art galleries.
The market square of the city is the largest in entire Europe and measures two hundred by two hundred meters in size. The Royal Route is a great place to stroll around and watch the city sights. You will come across the Florinska Gate first, then the St Mary’s Cathedral and Sukiennice. From there the way to go is via the ul Grodzka, where the Churches of St Paul and St Peter are located.
The Wawel Castle is the most [...]
Ollantaytambo – an Inca treasure
Ollantaytambo is a really charming town of minuscule proportions situated in the western end of the Sacred Valley and is close to 2 hrs 30 mins from Cuzco by bus. The town was constructed on top of the Inca foundations that were originally at the site, and is the best examples of town planning of the Incans. The town has been separated into a number of canchas or blocks, all of which are in a state of excellent preservation even now.
Each one of the canchas has one entrance that leads to a central courtyard region. There are a good number of excellent sights on offer at the Ollantaytambo. The houses surround the courtyard and the best examples of this type of planning can be seen at the space behind the main plaza.
Ollantaytambo is situated at the foot of the spectacular Inca ruins. These [...]
Manly beach
Manly beach is among the most exquisite beaches in the city of Sydney. The beach is every bit as beautiful as the more famous beaches such as Surfer’s paradise and Bondi Beach, but if you compare these in terms of fame, you will find that Many is a lot lesser known with foreign tourists, and is often neglected.
But this is a definite advantage, as you will enjoy the pristine sands and crystal clear waters of the beach without having to deal with crowds and noise. Comparatively peaceful when compared to Bondi, Manly beach is home to a good number of facilities as well.
Sydneysiders know that there is no better place than Manly Beach, whether you are a surfer or not. There are three main portions into which the beach is divided into, South Steyne, North Steyne and Queenscliff. The Fairy [...]
