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By: Susy Q I remember my first visit to Yellowstone National Park. Its ethereal aura doesn’t just provide an amazing backdrop for memories. It stays with you forever. My parents loved to ...
Weekend Summer Getaways in the Mount Baker, Washington Area
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The Island of St. Lucia: the Jewel of the Caribbean
By: Eric Alexander Hamilton If you are looking for an exotic tropical island to visit, then consider the island of St. Lucia in the Caribbean. Part of the British Commonwealth, it ...
Days Out in Snowdonia: Parks, Gardens and Woodlands
By: Steven Jones With its mile upon mile of scrubland, farmland, mountains and rugged coast, you might think that Snowdonia is an untamed wilderness. While this may be true of many ...
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Rome, Italy: The Splendor of the Eternal City
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By: Steven Jones
In the thousands of years since man first made Snowdonia his home, life in the region has changed almost beyond recognition. From Iron Age settlers and Roman invaders to Jacobean altruism and the Industrial Revolution, there’s no better way to learn about Snowdonia’s history than to pay a visit to one of Snowdonia’s many museums.
By: Steven Jones
Snowdonia is easily accessible by road and train from most parts of mainland Britain – and by sea or air from Ireland – so a few days in Snowdonia is one of the nicest ways to spend a bank holiday weekend.
By: Steven Jones
Towering mountains, mile after mile of sand and shingle coastline, and open countryside as far as the eye can see. That’s probably what you see in your mind’s eye, when you think of Snowdonia. Not a huge amount to keep smaller children entertained, you might think… but you’d be wrong!
By: Allan Leandro Merin
Palawan, the largest province in the Philippines, in terms of total area of jurisdiction, is akin to paradise on earth. Located on the western border of the country, this island province is one of the most popular travel destinations among local and international tourists. With its long coastline and pristine beaches, water activities are a big hit in Palawan. One of the ideal recreations when vacationing in this island paradise is snorkeling.
Here are some of the best snorkeling sites in Palawan.
By: Allan Leandro Merin
One thing that sets the Philippines apart from other travel destinations in Asia is its abundant natural resources. The “Pearl of the Orient,” an archipelago comprising some 7,107 islands, is becoming the leader in ecotourism in the Asia-Pacific region. With more than 600 bird species living in the country, no wonder the Philippines is one of the favorites among local and international birding enthusiasts.
By: Steven Jones
The age of chivalry to which so many Welsh castles belong evokes romantic images of heroic knights winning fair ladies’ hands. But when you look at the design and construction of Snowdonia’s medieval castles, it’s clear this wasn’t a romantic age at all, but one of hardship and brutality.
By: Allan Leandro Merin
Aside from its strawberry farms and cold weather all year-round, Baguio City is also known as a horseback riding haven. Dubbed as the summer capital of the Philippines, this city in northern Luzon never ceases to attract local and international visitors due to various tourist attractions and recreational activities the city has to offer. Some said one way to explore Baguio is to ride a horse en route to some of the city’s top scenic spots.
By: Allan Leandro Merin
The Hundred Islands National Park in Pangasinan is one of the top travel destinations in the Philippines. Comprising 123 small islands, this UNESCO Heritage Site covers an area of 18.44 square kilometers.
By: Allan Leandro Merin
With its 7,107 islands, the Philippines boasts of some of the world’s best tourist destinations. This Southeast Asian nation remains one of the frontier travel havens in the world even if sometimes overlooked by int’l visitors because of some security reasons. Home to some 92 million people, the Philippines is surely one of the top notch destinations worth traveling to.
By: Allan Leandro Merin
Visiting the Philippines, which is home to some of the world’s famous tourist spots, is enjoyed best when you are equipped with the basic travel information about the country. Blessed with rich natural resources and fascinating landscapes, the predominantly Catholic nation offers a wide selection of luxurious and affordable hotels and vacation homes choose from while enjoying numerous travel destinations.
A National Park is an area of land controlled and maintained by the government for recreational benefits, usually to help wildlife and nature thrive. Kenya boasts 35 National Parks and Reserves which are maintained by Kenya Wildlife Service. As well as overseeing the running of the reserves, KWS also act as the security in the parks to cut down on poachers and illegal activity. The entrance fee money collected at park gates goes back in to the conservation of the reserves.
By: Mike Andrew
Ocho Rios, which means waterfalls in Spanish, is located about 60 miles from Annotto to Discovery Bay on a half-moon shaped cove in the middle of Jamaica’s northern coastline. Once a fishing, Ocho Rios is today a pretty resort town with scintillating waterfalls and beaches, and interesting colonial-period buildings like the Geddes Memorial Church and the Anglican Church.
