Travel tips

As the capital of China, Beijing has been a center for commerce for centuries. Beijing is undoubtedly number one place to go shopping in China.
Beijing has a lot of the unique arts and crafts like jade carvings, opera masks, handmade dough sculptures and shadow puppets. If you are fond of silk, Beijing is a truly fantastic place to go shopping silk.
During the Olympics game in Beijing, XiuShui Market is the most popular place for shopping Chinese silk. (…)

Passport theft is on the rise worldwide.  Stolen US passports are particularly valuable on the black market, making American citizens especially vulnerable to passport theft.  Of course, criminals need not even steal your passport to cross borders under your identity.  Identity theft is one of the most problematic “white collar” criminal activities in the United States.  Cons need only to steal some basic information about you and will be able to apply for a US passport in your name. (…)

The journey from home to your holiday destination can make or break your trip but what used to be all part of the experience is fast becoming something most of us dread. (…)

Planning to have a vacation with your family since ages? But have always been stuck down by the expenses of the entire adventure? In today’s hectic world, a break is must after a certain period of time. So, if you are looking for that break and have not been able to finalize anything because it is always out of your budget then do have a look at some of the inexpensive locations at the Mediterranean islands. (…)

Talking about China, you will think of the images of Chinese classical garden. Suzhou, a cultural and historical city in east China Jiangsu Province, is celebrated around the world for its elegant gardens. If you are a Chinese Gardens lover, don’t miss to go there.
Suzhou is also known as “Gusu city”, having the fame of “Oriental Venice” with more than 2500 years history. (…)

When someone is new to Chicago and they ask about local hot spots, the first place that crosses my mind is Navy Pier. There is something about this vibrant, area, where locals and tourists all come together to play, dine and enjoy the incredible views that says, “This is Chicago!”
This 3,300-foot long pier was constructed along the shore of Lake Michigan in 1916. It was designated as a cargo facility for freighters and provided docking space for passenger steamers. (…)

Scheduling is the initial part of holiday. It is always crucial and rewarding to collect information concerning holiday destinations and accessories that you would take along in the trip. Books are dependable source of information. Europe Travel Planning guide books obtainable in stores supplement you with details and help in navigating places. You can decide on where to spend the holidays and in which season. (…)

The resorts, cruise lines and tour agencies are sensitive to economic woes, so they are cutting their prices down like I have never seen in my 20 years in this business. Whether you are looking for a family vacation, maybe a Romantic Getaway or a trip with your friends, my top picks for this week fit all of the above!
I found 6 incredible deals that fit different travelers’ needs. (…)

A romantic place can be the ideal destination to disclose the love and feeling towards the closest partner. Gay couple can find Atlantic cruise as the ideal destination of sharing love and emotions. Gay cruises are gaining popularity and numbers of such cruises with male voyagers are at a rise. Atlantic cruise is now famous and considered to be the largest gay and lesbian tour operator of the planet. Atlantis cruises are dependable and the packages offered are indeed satisfactory. (…)

You’ve been working hard all year for your two weeks of vacation. In Europe, they often say, “You North Americans live to work, whereas we work to live!” We can get so embroiled in our work, we lose sight of what really matters in life. Sometimes we feel guilty organizing vacations, knowing that our coworkers will be slaving away without our guidance. (…)

Manali is a small but beautiful hill town located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the famous Himalayan hill resorts of India. The nature has blessed it with extra-ordinary beauty. Also known as the Switzerland of India, Manali is situated at the northern end of the famous Kullu Valley (40 km away from Kullu Valley). (…)

The third largest island in the Tuscan Archipelago, Elba is one of the most beautiful and the most popular places in Italy. Known world wide for its rich history and its beautiful beaches, Elba is one of the most visited tourist spots in Italy. The island of Elba offers a unique mixture of quaint structures and modern amenities and a perfect symbiosis of nature and nightclubs that has made it irresistible for the millions of tourists who visit it every year. (…)

Islands in Italy have always been a major attraction for pleasure seekers across the world who want to spend their holidays on beautiful beaches. Most of the tourists who come to mainland Italy make it a point to include at least a coupe or more of the Tuscany islands in their itinerary. These Mediterranean paradises are perfect for spending time with friends, family and other loved ones. (…)

If you are thinking of taking your family to a vacation in Europe or Italy, then make sure that you do not miss going to Elba. The island of Elba, made popular as the place where Napoleon was exiled is one of the seven islands forming the Tuscan Archipelago. With an area of more than two twenty four square kilometers, Elba is the third largest island in Italy. (…)

For many years the communist rule of Nicolae Ceausescu left Romania in a state of extreme repression and poverty, which thankfully led to a revolt where his powers where removed and he was subsequently executed in December 1989.
Since then Romania has been gradually improving, both politically and in terms of the overall standard of living. Tourism is a growing area which has greatly helped the country’s economy. (…)

Over one million tourists a year visit the Thai province of Nakhon Nayok. Remarkably, 95% of them are Thai.
If you ask westerners to name tourist destinations in Thailand, most would list the famous beach resorts such as Pattaya, Phuket and Koh Samui. Some might even mention the cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Those that really know the country may mention places like Kanchanaburi, Pai, The Golden Triangle and the smaller islands and beaches. Absolutely nobody would mention Nakhon Nayok. (…)

I keep getting asked for good ideas for travel gifts, having done a lot of travelling myself, and knowing a lot of people who frequently go away for long stretches, I think my friends think I’m an authority on it, and to be fair I’ve started turning my travels into my art so maybe I need to slow down! (…)

When the pocket is light and the economy jittery, you don’t need to go for a costly accommodation in India. In fact, in India there is no dearth of cheap accommodations available, all you need is travel smarter in order to turn your trip into an enjoyable, smooth and affordable reality. Here are top ten tips you will find immensely helpful for landing a cheap yet clean and comfortable rooms while you are on India Travel.
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Washington DC, the capital of United States is one of the best places to visit from tourist point of view. This city is example of 18th century planned city, especially for purpose of capital of United States, and named over the first president of United States, late George Washington. Washington DC is situated on the bank of Potomac River and bordered by Virginia to the southwest and Maryland to the northwest, northeast, and southeast. (…)

Many people enjoy Thai food worldwide: spicy soups and salads, flavorful rice dishes are abundant. But in Thailand, fried or roasted insects and scorpions are also popular, readily available, and inexpensive. Insects have traditionally been a rich source of protein, calories, vitamins, and minerals in the Northern Thailand diet. They are also prized as delicacies. In fact, it is unusual to find an insect which is not eaten in one form or another by local people. (…)