How to travel to Australia on a budget

September 28, 2011  //  Posted by: cooldude  //  Category: Travel Tips

The first option that you have in order to travel to Australia, on a budget, is to consult the various travel agencies near you. You’ll definitely come across someone whose conditions and package will suffice all your requisites. Usually, the packages provided by them encompass all the natural and artificial attractions as well as staying in resorts that will seem to be better than you expected.

But if you are not thinking of consulting any, then you can always use the internet to get all the details about the hotels and attractions in Australia and the respective prices. Now, if you are thinking of an independent way, then the first thing you need to consider is the flight. JetStar is an international airplane that will get you to places like Cambodia, Singapore and Australia within a fair price. Virgin Blue is another international airline that is developed in 2000, and provides cool offers to the tourists travelling to Australia.

Witness beauty at its very best in Paris by the night

September 22, 2011  //  Posted by: cooldude  //  Category: Travel Tips

It is not without reason that Paris is known as ‘The City of Lights’. All the monuments in the city are lit up at night and you get a unique visual experience. Many night time tours are there for tourists. You see the illuminated city with the majestic Eiffel Tower.

You can choose a bike tour and cruise around the city. Visit the Notre Dame and the Louvre Museum all of which are illuminated at night. Do not forget to visit the Champs- Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe. You can also cruise through Pigalle and Blanches squares.

The performances at the Opera National de Paris are famous. Do not miss a show at the Moulin Rouge. The view of Paris at night is as breath taking as in the day time. It is a different experience altogether. You understand the beauty of the city and also the rich culture of the city. There are many Night Illumination Tours that you can choose to get full advantage of the night in Paris.

Things not to miss when in North India

September 13, 2011  //  Posted by: cooldude  //  Category: Travel Tips

India is undoubtedly a suitable place to spend your vacation. You will find huge climatic variation in this country. While north India is always covered with ice, the southern part of India make tourists feel overwhelmed with their beautiful backwaters. If you are eager to make a trip to the northern part of India, then there are certain places that you must visit.

• Being the capital of India, New Delhi is the perfect combination of modernity and tradition. With the lotus temple, red fort, national museum, akshardham temple, humayun tomb, qutub minar, raj ghat and a dozen other places New Delhi is one of the must see places in India.
• Apart from this, Agra, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Shimla, Varanasi, Manali, Kashmir, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Ranikhet and the Jim Corbett National Park are famous tourist spots.
• In Agra, you should not miss the Taj Mahal, it will surely transport you back to the Mughal period.
And the most interesting thing is that India is not an expensive vocational spot. You can explore the whole India within your budget.

Top 5 skiing destinations in South Africa

September 10, 2011  //  Posted by: cooldude  //  Category: Travel Tips

When you are going to South Africa, a lot of people will tell you of thousands of things about what you should do. However, not many will tell you that enjoying skiing in South Africa is a must. The best place to ski in South Africa is definitely Tiffendell located in the breathtaking Drakensburg Mountain. Similar to European ski resorts Tiffendell is cozy and gets snow on at least 100 days of the year. Tiffendell is situated 2720 meters above the sea level.

Another amazing skiing destination in South Africa is the Afri Ski, Lesotho. Lesotho is a tiny country within the borders of South Africa and Afri Ski is an extremely charming ski resort. It is situated 3000 meters above the sea level and the slopes give you the opportunity to view the amazing landscape of South Africa from the top. Other top skiing destinations in South Africa include Sani Pass, Oxbow and Worcester.

Witness nature at its best at the Amazons

September 04, 2011  //  Posted by: cooldude  //  Category: Travel Tips

Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It is the center of ecological heaven. Amazon is famous for its flora and fauna, sandy beaches, dense rainforest and landscapes and much more. Amazon is scattered over many nations like Brazil, Guyana, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela and many more.

The best time to visit Amazon is between March and June. The Amazon River provides you the experience of alligator spotting and fishing. You can enjoy the sunrise and sunset of the Amazonian landscape. You can spend time by watching birds, enjoying night shows and sport fishing.

There are many ways by which you can explore Amazon. You may prefer to hire a lodge and then spend the time. There is another very interesting way to explore is through riverboats. These boats are highly luxurious and they will take you to the various locations. So, if you want to have an adventurous journey, then you can go for Amazon.

The Nightlife of Sri Lanka

April 07, 2011  //  Posted by: cooldude  //  Category: Travel Tips

Sri Lanka is known for its active nightlife and the parties that last till dawn. If you are visiting Sri Lanka, then you should definitely check out the nightlife there.

Colombo boasts of five star hotels, casinos and night clubs along with bars, restaurants and amazing parties. Alcohol flows freely in the country and Sri Lanka is known to be the highest consumer of alcohol in Asia.

While, other South Asian countries ban gambling, Sri Lanka boasts of well oiled casinos. You can gamble at these, then hit the night clubs and have the time of your life. There are also the very renowned beach parties to attract you. You could go to Arugam Bay or Hikkadua if you want to enjoy these parties.

All the entertainment spots are open till dawn, so you do not need to fret about closing times. Just have the time of your life in Sri Lanka.

Top 3 places to visit to enjoy trekking

March 28, 2011  //  Posted by: cooldude  //  Category: Travel Tips

The northeast region of India is very famous for a lot of adventurous activities like mountaineering and trekking too. Therefore you get the advantage of having a wonderful time with a beautiful scenery location also.

So if you start from the north eastern India, you can start with Arunachal Pradesh where you will get a huge variety of flora and fauna. And as you move forward you get Meghalaya which will provide you with options like Pynrusla, Weiloi, Smit and Mawlyngot. Mizoram is another place where you will get a lot of flora and fauna variety, some sorts which you never had seen before.

Along with that you can even enjoy the rich cultures and traditions of these places that include the tribal dance and various other things. So all in all, the hilly regions of India assure you a lot more than just great trekking. Therefore now you know where you need to go for that perfect trekking vacation.

Delicious cuisine, miles of desert and more in the city of forts, Jaisalmer

February 24, 2011  //  Posted by: cooldude  //  Category: Travel Tips

Do you want to experience one of the most cultural places in the world? In case you do, then pack up your bags and head off to the Indian Subcontinent. Located somewhere in the west centre of the Indian subcontinent is the state of Rajastan. This state politically falls in the jurisdiction of India. Geographically it is located in one of the most beautiful places in the world, the Thar Desert. One city that stands out is the city of jaisalmer.

Jaisalmar, is definitely the city where you would get to visit a number of forts and the royals lifestyle. Needless to say there are a number of forts and palaces along with huge houses to visit here. The Jaisalmer fort made of yellow sandstone stands out in the skyline of this city. The fort is locally called Sonar Quila which literally translates to the golden fortress. This city is known for its royal indulgences making the place quite a hub for the rich cuisines.

Groove in the feel of Latin America in Brazil

February 17, 2011  //  Posted by: cooldude  //  Category: Travel Tips

Do you seriously need to break from work? Do you want to spend a few days without having to look at the face of your martinet boss? If the answers to both these questions are in the affirmative all you have to do is pack your bags and set off for Latin America. And once you are in Latin America, head straight for Brazil. You can be rest assured, that Brazil is not only famous for soccer. It has some exotic places that you just cannot afford to miss. Visit Fernando de Noronha. It boasts for beautiful beaches and you will have one of the best experiences of your life here. And be the first to get there because only 400 tourists are allowed in the island at a given time. If you are a water baby and love snorkeling you must visit Bonito. You will have an amazing snorkeling experience here. Salvador is all about tradition and if you want to witness the true culture of Brazil, Salvador is the best place to be in.

Let go of all your stress and monotony with a French getaway

February 10, 2011  //  Posted by: cooldude  //  Category: Travel Tips

Are you tired to going to office and need something to add zing to your life? Well, in that case go on a vacation. And one of the best tourist destinations in the world is France. If you want to enjoy the beauty of France in solitude, just pack your bags and set off.

Once in France, you must stay in Paris for at least a couple of days. The first place you need to visit in Paris is the Eiffel Tower. Built in 1889 the monument commemorates the French Revolution. From the Eiffel Tower you can get a beautiful view of Paris. You must also visit the Champs Elysees that was commissioned by Napoleon.

After Paris, you can move onto the south western part of France. This part of the country is irresistible and with the sun shining down most of the time. You can see some great places like Charente Poitou and Bordeaux City.