When international tourists think of Queensland they tend to think of the sun, surf, and sand of The Australia Gold Coast. But within Australia, the state has another, more dubious reputation as the home of Big Things. More than 40 massive sculptures are dotted around the state. There are enormous animals, gigantic pieces of fruit, […]
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Women in the West enjoy many freedoms not experienced by girls in many global destinations. While this shouldn’t deter female travelers from exploring exotic locales such as Vietnam, girls should follow a few simple rules to ensure they stay safe and have fun on their Asian vacation. Vietnamese women dress modestly, and tourists should try […]
In Thailand farmers and craftsmen don’t take to the streets to sell their wares. They get on the water in the country’s famous floating markets. Here sellers with boats piled high with exotic fruits and vegetables, flowers, and other fresh produce meet fellow traders and barter their wares. It’s colorful and chaotic, but also great […]
It doesn’t have the global reputation of Aspen in the United States or Cerro Catedral in Argentina, but many tourists and locals flock to the ski resorts of South Korea every winter. The country’s snow season generally commences in the middle of November or early December, and lasts until March or April. A trip to […]
It’s got a reputation for sun, surf, and sand, but there’s more to Fiji than its coastal allure. The island nation is also home to thousands of hectares of tropical rainforest. While bush walking is always an option, Fiji’s zip trekking tours provide an experience that’s just a little different. Zip trekking lifts you up […]
Visitors to New Zealand need only remember one name when seeking travel advice: i-SITE. i-SITE is New Zealand’s official network of tourist information centers. More than 80 i-SITEs scattered around the North and South Islands are dedicated to providing advice about local attractions, accommodation options, and transport. Best of all, the service is completely free […]
As a tourist traveling to Japan, you should be mindful of local customs and etiquette, especially when visiting the nation’s temples and shrines. When visiting these religious sites behave calmly and respectfully. You may show your respect at a temple by tossing a coin into the offering box and saying a short prayer. Shrines also […]
The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the world’s great architectural achievements. You’ll find this stunning mausoleum in Agra, 200 kilometers south of the Indian capital, New Delhi. The fifth Muslim emperor Shah Jehan ordered the Taj Mahal’s construction in memory of his second and most adored wife, Arjumand Banu. The couple was married […]
Hong Kong is a tourist mecca, with visitors from around the world lured by the bargain shopping, buzzing nightlife, and delectable cuisine. But it can be confronting at first for foreign travelers with little concept of the country’s money. Hong Kong may be famous for its economical shopping options, but a stay in the Asian […]
No trip to China would be complete without visiting The Great Wall, a man-made marvel regarded as one of the great wonders of the world. Known as Changcheng, or long wall, to the locals, the Great Wall travels for some 6700 kilometers following the southern edge of inner Mongolia. In its journey it stretches through […]
