For many travelers, Bali is the unique island of the Gods, or the island of thousand temples. These are just two of the nicknames, given to Bali by clever tourism marketing people.

That sounds mysterious and exciting. And for many tourists it is enough to visit several temples, to admire the exotic charm of another world from the outside,
and possibly enjoy some cheap massages in a spa. On my first visit to Bali that’s been enough for me also. But I was infected at the same time. A virus had overwhelmed me. A virus called Bali. Since those times I have been to Bali very often, have made many friends and experienced the “real”, the original Bali. The Bali beyond the illusory tourism-world. Continue reading →

 Whether you’re looking for romantic breaks for couples or a trip away with the whole family, Wales will deliver. Boasting large areas of natural beauty, as well as bustling cities and quaint villages, you’re sure to find something that suits your party.

Parents looking for UK family holidays that won’t break the bank, but will still keep the kids occupied, will discover Wales has a host of attractions suitable for everyone from young toddlers to teenagers. One of the best ways to spend time together is to simply get out and about in the Welsh countryside. Continue reading →

Upon completing an amazing west coast road trip from Spokane, WA. to Southern California, I wanted to share some of the many highlights of a trip that covered small towns, big cities, beaches, forests, mountains, deserts, wildlife, rivers, the windiest road I’ve ever been on in my life, over 1700 miles and three wrong turns.

This article is the first in a series about one fantastic road trip.

I’d always wanted to take a trip down Highway 101 and Highway 1, down the coast from Washington to Southern California. I’m not sure why; the ocean, the adventure, and the romanticism of it all added to its appeal. So when my daughter informed me she was accepted into the Disney College Program and would begin working at the Mouse House in Anaheim, I thought that was as good an excuse as any other. Continue reading →

I have the opportunity and privilege of bringing customers to China almost every trip I make. Many of these visitors are making their first trip to China or if they have visited previously they might only have seen a factory and a hotel. They come expecting a quick 2-4 day visit to my factory to inspect plastic tooling, silicone tooling, or a complete turn-key assembly that is being prepared for sale to Amazon.com. However, they often come away with much, much, more… Most visitors view the travel as a burden of work and an extended leave from family and friends. While we always work hard during these visits, I also consider it my obligation to reveal to every visitor I host a glimpse of the people, the history, the food and the culture that makes this a great place to visit (and even live). Continue reading →

Punta Cana, located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, has become internationally renowned as a beautiful tropical vacation paradise with luxurious, eco-chic, value-priced, accommodations. In fact, Punta Cana has now become the #1 tourist destination in the entire Caribbean — and this amazing transformation has occurred over just 28 years! This news has been reported in many of the popular travel magazines and travel websites. I want you to know that this stat is based on REAL data, not just marketing hype. The stats are gathered by the Caribbean Tourism Organization, a non-profit which keeps close tabs on 29 countries in the Caribbean Region. Continue reading →

There are few things that can ruin your international vacation quicker than losing your passport while overseas. Knowing the right procedures will help hasten the retrieval of a new passport. If you lose your passport while traveling, you will most likely have to change your itinerary, no matter how efficient the recovery system might be. Even though it will be a worrisome and frustrating situation, you need to make sure you follow these procedures.

Report your lost passport to the police

The moment you discover your passport is missing, you need to head to the nearest police station to report the lost passport. When doing that, it is important that you remember your passport number and the date of issuance. It is always a good idea to carry a piece of paper that has that information on it in a separate place in your luggage. Continue reading →

If you are a regular traveller, you know that choosing a particular type of airline matters a lot. For example, if you are in India, you can decide to fly with Jet Airways or its subsidiary JetLite. Whichever one you choose, you would want to fly with the one that provides comfort and is within your price range. If you can afford first class or business class tickets, that is well and good. If that is way out of your budget then work within your budget. In any case, the most important thing about flying is that your reach your destination safely. Continue reading →

When you are a teacher or coach, it is often hard to organise tours and study trips that will teach your young students new facts about the history of any given sport. Therefore, it is always good when a clear-cut destination for such an endeavour comes along. And this year, teachers organising school rugby tours will undoubtedly want to look towards Japan, specifically Fukuoka, where the 2012 Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival is being hosted.

Set to be held between October 28 and November 4, the 2012 edition of this event has the particularity of being a landmark not only for the rugby world, but also for Japan, which is hosting an event such as this for the very first time. The touristy appeal of the country, in conjunction with the relevance of the festival itself, is therefore likely to make Fukuoka the destination for many school rugby tours this autumn. Continue reading →

Carrying a French NF approved breathalyzer will become a legal requirement when travelling by car through France.

France is the first country to introduce a law that requires every car to carry a breathalyzer. Whether you live in France or whether you travel through France to go on holiday, you will need to carry one by law. If caught, you will get fined €11 which is not a lot of money, but a nuisance if you have to deal with the police. Continue reading →

Abu Dhabi, which means father, the deer is a very highly-rated tourist destination in this part of Asia. Beautiful beaches, impressive sand dunes, a world class infrastructure, ultra modern skyscrapers and host of activity options are something that Abu Dhabi a must visit a place for every holidaymaker has.

There are a variety of popular destinations and activities for tourists in Abu Dhabi. Some who must visit places are as follows:-.

Heritage Village:-Heritage Village is a Museum in the Centre of the city, providing much information about past, culture and civilization of the region. Tourists visit this place can buy too much of its souvenir shops. Continue reading →