Posted August 1st, 2008
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Experience breathtaking!
If you’re a travel aficionado, you could have already included in your list some of the world’s most attractive places in Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. But if you’re already a trip addict, you should have not missed one of Asia’s spectacular place, Myanmar.
This historical country, which is formerly known as Burma, blows its own horn not only because of the accounts of its history, but also the breathtaking tourist spots that no other place in the world can offer. Surely, an experience in Myanmar will give you the aroma of the past and the sweet tastes of the present.
Topping its local destination is the world-famous Shwedagon Golden Pagoda. This glowing and superb architecture will let visitors exclaim with gratification. Moreover, the capital city, Yangon, is enhanced with garden wonders.
Other impressive spots that Myanmar takes pride from are the Ananda temple that is noted for is magnificent architectural design, Mandalay Hills that is well known for its spiral stairways and ancient Rakhine Buddha image, Began City that is full of pagodas and ancient temples, Inkle lake that is considered one of the best attractions because of its floating restaurant, and the Ngapali Beach that offers a tranquil atmosphere and white sand shores and perfect for beachcombers.
Dining experience in Myanmar includes a variety of food that are ideal for sweet, spicy, and sour taste buds. Some of the famous dish are the Bain Mont or a baked creamy rice, Mont Hin Gar, which is a rice noodle on fish soup and a perfect breakfast of locals, Ngapi or pressed fish and the Ngapi Yae Kyo or a kind of fish paste. Moreover, a different style of eating sessions allows travelers to sit while sharing the mouthwatering meal.
In addition, a tourist can enjoy series of activities such as beach sports, hiking and trekking at the National parks and wildlife sanctuaries, exploring the caves, meditating at the Mahasi meditation Center at Yangon, and engaging in Chinglone, which is the national sport of Myanmar.
There are also lively festivals in store for visitors. These include the Kachin Manau Festival, the Ananda Pagoda Festival, and the Naga New Year Festival in January; the Tawthalin Boat Race in September; the Kyaukse Elephant Dance Festival in October, and many other celebrations throughout the year.
The memorable experience in Myanmar would not be complete without a comfortable stay in some of the impressive hotels and resorts in the country. Hotel accommodations in Yangon can be availed at Traders Hotel, Savoy Hotel, Summit Park View, and the Kandawgyi Palace. While if one is planning to explore the city of Bangan, he can stay at the Thande Hotel, Thazin Garden or at the Tharabar Gate. When in Mandalay, the best places to spend night are at the Mandalay Hill resort, Sedona Hotel or at the Emerald Land Inn.
Myanmar is a spectacular place. There is no doubt why it was considered as one of the safest and the most beautiful tourist destination in the world, because of its splendid beauty, rich culture and warm people.
So for travel aficionados out there, Myanmar’s waiting for you to visit and explore.
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Posted July 25th, 2008
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Even with the war between the north and south part of Korea, there is no stopping the continuous in flow of tourists to South Korea coming from all over the world to experience one of a kind experience with Kim Chi and other authentic must-try in Seoul.
Tags: Asia, asian, kim chi, korea, palace, seoul, South Korea, temple, travel Posted in South Korea
Posted July 24th, 2008
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Laos is a country full of contradicting factors. Although attractive to tourists looking for some fun and thrill, it should still be explored with caution. More importantly traveling in this country should be with the help of an experienced guide. In this way, you can thoroughly appreciate the beauty of the country without falling into any trouble.
Tags: Asia, khong, Laos, temple, travel Posted in Laos
Posted July 15th, 2008
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Japan is notably one of the best destinations in Asia, if not one of the better know. Japanese culture has found its way throughout the world and common cultural items are recognized just about everywhere. Getting to vacation where these popular trends came from is like a dream come true. The wealth of cultural diversity is almost dizzying and its not hard to find something for every type of traveler.Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Most tours of Japan start or end in Tokyo if they ever leave. Tokyo is a very large, and very expensive city but well worth the time. There are many great sites to be visited among its crowded streets. Among the must-visit wonders are Akihabara, Tsukiji, and the Imperial Palace. Akihabara is the electronic gadget lover’s paradise. Many goodies are found here in the wall to wall electronic shops, and may never see the mass market. Tsukiji is the world’s largest open air fish market. It reportedly sells hundreds of different types of fish each day. The Imperial Palace is not generally open to the public except twice a year, and then only the outer areas. The gardens and grounds around the palace are open and a wonderful place to get glimpses of the Palace. The Tokyo National Museum is also a great stop to view a large suppository of Japanese antiques and artifacts.Some other things to take into account while traveling in Tokyo is the transit system during peak times might be a little uncomfortable to the average traveler who isn’t use to packing into a subway car like a sardine.Another city of interest is Hiroshima. Hiroshima is the site of the world’s first atom bond detonation used in war. The Peace Memorial Museum is located here which houses a large collection that includes artifacts from its militaristic past, the events leading to the dropping of the bomb as well as the fallout afterward and Hiroshima’s anti-nuclear movement. Living in the shadow of great tragedy has allowed a great place for wisdom to flourish.Another great city is Kyoto and its famous geisha houses. You can easily tour some lovely historic structures as many made it through the war, and the basic grid structure makes it easy to navigate. There are numerous walking tours, including one by a native English speaker, Peter Macintosh, who helps the crew of Memoirs of a Geisha scout locations. There are plenty of Japanese cultural events you can participate in no matter what city you are in. What trip to Japan would be complete without attending a Traditional Tea Ceremony? While it is usually not in English, several hotels in Tokyo offer it in English to accommodate tourists. Attending a sumo match is also great cultural events. Even if you can’t actually attend one, they are highly televised during the tournaments. After a long day of touring the wonders of Japan, a shiatsu massage is a great treat. They are available at most first class hotels and many others as well. If massage isn’t your thing you can also go to a hot springs. While not very common in some countries they are incredibly popular and can be found in all parts of the country.
Tags: Asia, hiroshima, Japan, kyoto, nara, onsen, temple, tokyo, travel Posted in Travel Articles