Useful Tips For Walking On The Busiest Sidewalks In The World
By: Susan Gerle I grew up as a polite conservative Canadian in Vancouver, Canada. Whenever I bumped into someone on the sidewalk I would say, “excuse me.” The person usually acknowledged my apology. As the demographic mix changed and the sidewalks got more crowded, fewer people took the time to say anything. I was frustrated by the lack of manners until I had the opportunity to visit some of the largest cities on earth. Shanghai China has a population of 13,831,900 million people and is currently listed as the largest city in the world. In comparison, Vancouver Canada has 578,041 people (2006 census). Obviously, there is a difference! My first introduction to Shanghai was in the back of a taxi so I didn’t understand right away what I would be up...
Read MoreThe 4 Top Things to Do and the Best Places to Visit on Your Trip to Mexico
By: Susan Gerle Whether it’s discovering the ruins, diving and snorkeling, visiting major cities, or studying cultural differences, Mexico has it all! Whatever the tourist is looking for, they can find it in this country. 1 – Discover The Ruins The Aztec and Mayan ruins in Mexico are really worth seeing. Three of the most popular sites are Chichen Itza and Tulum on the Yucatan Penninsula, and Tenochtitlan in Mexico City. Chichen Itza and Tulum are side trips available to anyone visiting the Mayan Riviera or Cancun. It is well worth taking in both to get an understanding of the Mayan culture. El Castillo is the highest pyramid on the site at Chichen Itza. The structure was built for the Mayan astronomers and during the spring and fall equinox in the...
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