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5 Top Things to Do in Ecuador

Ecuador is chock full of amazing places to go and things to see and it’s the perfect destination for whatever you seek from a foodie getaway to an adrenaline-fulled adventure vacation. Here are 5 of the top things to do in Ecuador. Private Mindo Zip Lining, Chocolate and Equator Zip lining is one of those activities you have to try at some point of your life. Not only do you get a huge adrenaline rush, but the beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes are breath-taking. So, why not take a trip to the Private Mindo Zip Lining, and while there, …

Four top things to see and do in Ooty India

Image by @superdyz123 Situated above 7,000 feet in the mountains of Southern India, the hill station of Ooty has drawn locals, colonial authorities, and travelers for generations. The climate and landscape here is a world away from the tropical lowlands, with plenty of lakes and temperate plants which is an 180 from what you’ll find elsewhere in South Asia. Below, we’ll talk about four of the top things to see and do in Ooty. 1) Take a ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway After spending your first night at one of the better hotels in Ooty, make arrangements to go…

10 mistakes to avoid when you go whale watching

When you go whale watching, especially with a top rated whale watching tour, you want everything to be perfect. You want to have a great and memorable whale watching experience. Here are some of the things you need to NOT do when you go on the excursion. Not wearing the right clothes California is warm and sunny, but the ocean often is not. The ocean breeze is usually a lot cooler than the land. There is also a high chance that you will get damp or wet from sea spray, or if you are lucky enough to have a whale…

3 Tea Estates in Munnar That Will Delight the Tea Lover in You

Indian’s love for chai is well known, and we are one of the largest tea growers in the world. For savouring one of the best cups of tea in the world, visiting Munnar should be on top of your travel wish list. High in the foothills of the Western Ghats, at the Southern tip of the India, in the state of Kerala, and bordering Tamil Nadu, the hill station of Munnar is synonymous with tea plantations. The hills here are carpeted with symmetrical tea plantations making it a picture-perfect setting. For any city dweller, merely looking at these tea plantations…

Show Your Respect for Military Members

They have been serving the nation for hundreds of years. That said those in the military have needs too outside of their service. For some, those needs are not always met. For many people, seeing members of the military brings out special feelings that can’t be duplicated elsewhere. Whether you served or not, there are things you can do to help members of the military and their families. So, will you take the time to show military members and their loved ones who sacrifice so much how much they mean to you? If the answer is yes, start thinking about…

Why Sicily Will Become Your Favorite Vacation Destination

Western Europe is renowned for its beautiful and alluring vacation destinations. There are the cosmopolitan metropolis’ London, Paris Rome and Berlin, along with the magnificent second cities that include Barcelona, Amsterdam, Dublin and Zurich. Each of these unique and vibrant meccas are worthy of their praise. Then there are the island cities which include Stockholm, Monaco and Venice. These are very intriguing because they offer a taste of both worlds; big city and island life. There is one island city that is perhaps the best city in all of Europe, Sicily. Here is why: Sicily is the southernmost part of…

The Best Way to Spend a Memorable 36 Hours in Glasgow

Glasgow is known for a lot of things, but tourism and education are on the very top of that list. Whether you are the reserved tourist who is interested in the scenic views or the music enthusiast who wants to listen to various genre of music, Glasgow has got you covered. If you are planning a 3 day getaway that would both exciting and leisurely, you have to come to Glasgow. Below are some things you can do to have a memorable holiday. GO SOLO Take a relaxing stroll down the Kelvin River. This picturesque route leads you to the…

Doxycycline: The Most Important Thing in Your Suitcase

Malaria is a serious concern for travelers heading to certain tropical and sub-tropical destinations, especially Africa, South Asia and South America. The disease is transmitted by the female Anopheles mosquito which injects the disease-causing parasite, Plasmodium, into its human host through its saliva during a blood meal. There are five different species responsible for malaria in humans, and they vary in the severity of disease they cause. The most deadly form is commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa. Around 1,700 malaria cases are diagnosed in the US each year in returning travelers. Malaria can be severe and even fatal if left…

Protect yourself from liability while driving!

Have you ever been subjected to a road rage incident or involved in an accident that was not your fault? If your response to either of these questions is no, potentially you could be in the future. Therefore, investing in some modern technology in the form of a camera in your car could accurately record any incidents you may experience and give you peace of mind. There are other rationales that make fitting a camera in your car beneficial, for instance it may significantly reduce the amount of car insurance you usually have to pay and it can provide irrefutable,…

Asian Cuisine’s Imprint on San Francisco’s Culinary History

(Image Credit: Z & Y Restaurant) From the Gold Rush to today, San Francisco could claim to be the Asian cuisine capital of the United States. The coastal location and boom industries attracted immigrants including Asians. This contributes to the cosmopolitan history and cuisine that attracts culinary tourists to San Francisco. Gold Rush Immigration Leads to America’s First Chinatown The Asian imprint on San Francisco cuisine starts with the Chinese. Due to the coastal location and proximity to boom industries like gold prospecting, San Francisco attracted Chinese immigrants. Many came to work building the railroad network connecting California and Utah.…