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  • Nov
    30

    nullIf you love wildlife safari, then the right place for you to travel would be none other than Ethiopia. Safari and caving are some of the things you would love here. The beauty of Ethiopia lies in its indigenous culture that is still prevailing here. This is one of the few countries of Africa that never was colonized.

    The country is a land of mountains and valleys. There are high plateaus which are lush green after the rains. The sunny weather all through the year is one of the reasons to visit Ethiopia. The temperature never rises above 300 C. the important places to visit are Lalibela, Simien mountains, Aksum and Lake Tana. Besides these, one must not miss Blue Nile Falls which is a great tourist attraction. The under ground caves at Dire Dawa are also worth visiting. There are many pony trekking expeditions which both old and young can enjoy.

    Nov
    28

    nullEstonia was once Europe’s best kept secret. Today the smallest Baltic country is a tourists’ dreamland. Estonia is blessed with nature’s bounty. There are splendid sea side towns, verdant forest and quaint countryside which can take any breath away. Beside the scenic abundance, Estonia also has magnificent castles, immaculate islands and medieval splendor.

    Tallinn is the most important city to visit in Estonia. One can eat, drink and enjoy the medieval splendor of the old city. Parnu offers you relaxation on its sunny beaches and you can shake your legs whole night at the resort. Tartu has a vibrant nightlife and you can enjoy the traditional food and cultural heritage of Estonia here. If you are interested in wildlife, then what better than a hike at Lahemaa National Park? You can go for hiking at the lush green forest.

    The best part of visiting Estonia is that most of the nationalities do not require visa to come here.

    Nov
    26

    nullIn Mongolian language, China is called as Khyatad. Whether you are staying in a guest house, hostel or hotel, you will be required to show and often get your visa, entry stamps and passport scanned while checking in. But if you have a relative in Mongolian Khyatad or you are staying in some private residence, then you will need to register your accommodation within 24 hours of your arrival to the local police of China. At that time, you will be required to submit copies of your passport, visa, immigration entry stamp, tenancy agreement and a photograph. The agreement will need to be shown even if it is not in your name.

    Because of the H1N1 flu pandemic, you will also need to undergo a health check up before you can leave the airport. If the officials suspect that you are suffering from flu, then you may be quarantined for 7 days.

    Nov
    24

    Getting in to Chechnya

    Posted In: Travel Destinations by Travel Guide

    nullChechnya is a republic of Russian Federation and if you are planning to visit the place shortly, then you have several options to do so. You will be happy to know that the Checnya’s airport is open once again for the general public for the first time after the war’s beginning. Airplanes to Grozny leave three times in a week from the Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport. The time taken to cover distance between the two places is around two and a half hours.

    If you have decided to visit the place by train, then a train operated between Moscow and Chechnya once for 2 days. The Russian military provides heavy security to the train but due to this, there may be long delays and other hassles. Caution has to be taken while traveling in Chechnya by train because of the frequent terrorist attacks.

    A bus also leaves everyday from Nazran which will take you to several south Russian and Caucasian cities.

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    Nov
    22

    nullMost of the hotels and guest houses in Burma charge in US dollars. They may also accept kyat but usually, at disadvantageous rates. Some government ferry clerks, shops and hotels may give change in the currency of kyat or with the torn US bills which are unusable elsewhere in the country. If you believe in counting pennies, then it would be wise for you to bring small dollar bills with you and use them for paying for your hotel.

    Government run services like archaeological sites, ferries and museums and flights are usually paid in US dollars or in FEC notes, but not in Euros. Items like bus tickets, taxi rides, water bottles, beer, trishaw and meals are usually charged in kyat.

    You cannot expect to change rumpled and torn US dollar bills because moneychangers only accept clean and crisp bills. Usually, bills with CB as their starting serial are turned down because they are old.

    Nov
    20

    nullBritanny is one of the most rugged areas of France, a fascinating mixture of ancient towns, inland woods, magical islands and spectacular coastline. If you are in Great Britain and have decided to reach Brittany through car, then the best thing you can do is to use Eurotunnel. The car carrying service of Eurotunnel is available via Channel Tunnel to Calais/ Coquelles from Folkestone. Traveling from platform to platform takes only around 35 minutes and it is an exciting and fast way of traveling to France and also beyond. The service is quite frequent and is operated 24 hours in a day and 365 days in a year.

    Only at a distance of 3 hours drive from Paris, this place has a fine motorway network that is completely toll-free. A system of the free expressways links all the Breton towns from Rennes. Therefore, you will realize that reaching Brittany from Great Britain is very easy, fast and hassle free.

    Nov
    18

    All Information about Bothnia

    Posted In: Travel Destinations by Travel Guide

    nullBothnia has been situated between east coast of Sweden and west coast of Finland. Aland Islands lie in the south of the Gulf of Bothnia, between Archipelago Sea and Sea of Aland. The length of the gulf is 725 kms, it is 80-240 km wide and its average depth is 60 m. The maximum point of depth is around 290 m and the surface area is 117,000 km². The north most point of the gulf is in Tore, Bothnian Bay.

    Several rivers flow into the Bothnia gulf from both the sides, including Indalsalven, Umealven, Pitealven, Tornealven, Oulujoki, Skelleftealven and Kemijoki. The water of the southern part is brackish because of the Baltic Sea but it is less saline in the north. This is because many fishes that thrive in fresh water are found in this part of the gulf. The Bothnia gulf remains frozen for more than 5 months in a year and therefore, you have to choose the time of your travel as per your own choices. This depends upon whether you want to be in the freezing temperature or not. With all this information, you will be able to plan your travel according to your own needs and preferences.

    Nov
    17

    Tipping in Bhutan

    Posted In: Asia, Travel Destinations by Travel Guide

    nullOfficially, tipping is highly discouraged but it has become a common practice now and it is OK to reward fine service. Usually, the same guide and driver will accompany you throughout your trip to Bhutan and though it is officially not legal, most of them expect some tips at the end of your trip. Many group tour participants can collect tips at the end of the trip and hand over to the guide or the driver in a single packet. If your group is large enough, the amount of the tips can be big enough.

    If you are trekking, then it is perfectly appropriate to give tips to the waiter, cook and guide. Horsemen may also expect some tips but this is not needed if they are the owner of the animal or they have hired out their horse or yak. Tips can also be given to people if they have helped you on the trail or in the camp chores.

    Nov
    16

    Dining in Belarus

    Posted In: Travel Destinations by Travel Guide

    nullApart from nature and beauty, Belarus is famous for its fine dining and extravagant cuisine. Some of the most popular cuisines of the place include the following:
    Draniki which is potato pancakes along with sour cream. Sometimes, meat can also be stuffed in drankiki.

    Another variation may be klecki which is also termed as zeppelins in the Lithuania. This is grounded potato in which meat is stuffed.

    Machanka z blinami is meat along with special white sauce and pan cakes.

    Borsch is a vegetable soup

    Generally, cabbage, potato and meat are the major components of Belarus cuisines. You should not forget to try out smoked sausages and cheese of the place. Dairy products are also worth trying and cottage cheese or tvaroh is just perfect.

    Usually, bread is sour black rye bread and bakery is good. If you have an idea about German and Polish cuisines, then you will be able to understand better how Belarus dishes are.

    Nov
    15

    How to reach Basque country

    Posted In: Travel Destinations by Travel Guide

    nullBasque Country is an area at the north of Spain, bordering France and Atlantic Ocean. If you have decided to visit Basque Country this season, then you must be wondering about how to get in there.

    If you are traveling by plane, then you must know that Loiu Airport is the biggest airport in Basque Country, followed by Vitoria Gasteiz and Biarritz. If you are traveling by train, then you will find daily connections from Barcelona, Madrid and Paris to the major cities of Basque Country. Daily connections from Bilbo/ Bilbao, Gasteiz/ Vitoria, Iruna/ Pamplona and Donostia/ San Sebastian are also available to Barcelona and Madrid through bus.

    If you are traveling by car, then the motorway between Madrid and Paris goes through Donostia/ San Sebastian, Vitoria/ Gasteiz and Baiona/ Bayonne. You will find motorways between all the major cities of Basque Country including Donostia to Iruna, Bilbo to Donostia, Bilbo to Gasteiz and Gasteiz to Iruna.

    With all these facilities, it will not be difficult for you to reach Basque Country with ease and convenience.

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