Yes, Costa Rica is fast becoming one of the world’s top destinations for cycling and mountain biking.

The annual Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica (Tour of Costa Rica) just finished in December. The 12-day-long stage race is Costa Rica’s own version of the world-famous Tour de France, and has been steadily attracting international competitors over the past 40 years. The race crisscrosses the country across…

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A visit to Agra is a must in your trip to the golden triangle of India.

The city of Agra is located in northern India in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Even during the reign of the Mughal dynasty during 16-17 centuries, Agra was the capital of India , later in 1658 capital was moved to Delhi. Agra is known all over the world especially for the fact that one of the Seven Wonders of the World "Taj Mahal"…

Several hundred tourists have been stranded by flood waters inside the Kruger National Park as torrential rains pound the region. The world renowned game reserve in South Africa - one of the largest in the world - has endured three days of heavy rainfall causing rivers to burst their banks and sever road connections. At least 12 camps are unreachable by road and 10 main entrance gates have been closed, according to officials.

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Resolute to revitalize Hinduism, the great Hindu crusader Adi Shankaracharya founded the Chardham yatra during the 8th century. The name “Char Dham” justly refers to 4 abodes of the Almighty, precisely Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath and Yamnotri. Housed at Garhwal (Uttarakhand), the base of Himalaya, all the aforementioned locations find a grand sanctimonious reverence amongst the Hindus and are linked with divine mythical…

Jim Corbett National Park in Nainital district of Uttarakhand is India’s premier wildlife sanctuary, celebrated as a cosseted spot for critically endangered Bengal tiger species. With its serene sub-Himalayan landscape, chromatic biology and a broad ranging variety of fauna, the Jim Corbett National Park has factually turned out to be a haven for voyagers and adventurers.

If you wish to spend your prized time in the natural ambience of the tropical forests, the most swift and relaxed…

Lake Placid is the perfect destination in any season and for any reason.  But it is the winter season that put Lake Placid on the map. Lake Placid, in the High Peaks area of the Adirondack, is considered the birthplace of winter sports in America and it was the site of 1932 and 1980 Olympics. After the skiing,…

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La definición de Ecoturismo ó Turismo Ecológico es la actividad turística que se desarrolla sin alterar el equilibrio del medio ambiente, evitando así daños a la naturaleza.

Una de las cosas que hace del Ecoturismo algo muy atractivo es el vínculo que se logra entre el visitante y las comunidades locales que son quienes reciben muchas veces al turista y a su vez vigilan que sus…

Here I am on an Air Arabia flight over the middle of the Indian Ocean on my way to a city I had never even heard of a year ago, Colombo. (I am wondering if I should be wearing a crumpled trench coat and smoking a cheap cigar, but I digress) Colombo is the capital city of a country I had only heard of because I am a news junkie, Sri Lanka. 



Sri Lanka is only a few years past a civil war that pitted the Tamil Tigers (never to be confused with the team from Detroit) against the…

In оur fast-paced world, tаkіng а vacation еvеrу nоw аnd thеn іѕ vital tо уоur physical, mental аnd emotional well-being аnd the Caribbean offers а number оf outstanding places to refresh one system.

The price range across the Caribbean varies greatly as well as the amenities that each Island has to offer prospective visitors.

If you are planning a Vacation in St Lucia our sunny beaches…

Someone has rightfully averred that recreation is analogous to a precipitation on a sweltering sunny day or a cherished beam of light in awful obscurity. Allotting some of your valuable time for al fresco activities like exercising or vacationing helps you revitalize your lethargic psyche and proves salutary in the long run.

Now that your inquisitive brains have already started meandering in that particular direction, simply skim ahead and reassure yourself of having struck the right…

Are you vying to travel around the legendary desert cities of Rajasthan, relish in its glamorous palaces filled with imperial riches since times immemorial and ramble through its forts which are a prototype of fascinating history? Or, are you planning to reside in the traditional towns of Rajasthan visit the renowned Ranthambore National Park and savor the palatable cuisines of this idyllic state?

The moment you nod affirmatively to any of these questions, it leads you to advance a…

If you think that your life is lacking direction, can't seem to make decisions, or need a radical change, travelingcan have the answers. When I found this article and put it into perspective with my own life, I seriously though on all the opportunities I was missing by not taking the step of going out there. I also could identify myself on those new adventures that you try while traveling, things that wouldn't try otherwise. Here, 7 reasons why travel…

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My travel style,in case you are a new reader, is to hire a private guide with a comfortable car who is mine for the duration. I do not just show up and say "whatcha got." I do my own research with every book I can find and do not forget my wife is a university librarian. I also peruse all the social media sites, the usual suspects and a few that are truly suspect.



Then I start contacting guides using again every source I can find. If I send someone an email and get no response…

There’s no doubt marketers and brand managers are spending lots of human and real capital to leverage the power of Social Sites, especially Facebook and Twitter. But does it do them any good? Meaning, do consumers promote brands via Social Media regardless of how hard those brands try to get in front of consumers?…

Entertainment is always primary at the Seneca Casinos. Coming to the cozy 440-seat Bear’s Den Showroom at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel on March 9 is one of the music industry’s ultimate “utility performers,” Jim Messina.  Tickets start at $50 and are on sale now.  The singer, writer, guitarist, producer and engineer worked with a…