January 2013 Blog Posts (130)

Travel Boom: China Opens Three New Express Trains For 2013

As part of their continuous effort to have the most express trains in the world, China has opened three new lines for the new year. Traveling from Beijing to Guangzhou, Xi'an and Luoyang just got a whole lot easier.

 

Both the Xi’an and Luoyang trains arrive at these cities in just about four hours, depositing travelers a short car ride away from some of China’s most famous sites, such as the imperial…

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Added by The China Guide on January 28, 2013 at 11:07pm — No Comments

Holy springs offer fresh start to new year

Immersing yourself under the fountain of sacred springs at Tirta Empul in Tampaksiring, Bali is believed to have healing and purifying powers.



Aside from being a religious site, the Tirta Empul Temple is also a tourist destination most notably known for its springs, which are believed to flow with holy water.

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Added by The Jakarta Post Travel on January 28, 2013 at 10:08pm — No Comments

Top Tips for Beach Safety in Costa Rica

There’s nothing better than a day at the beach. The sun, the surf … what could be more fun? Especially in Costa Rica, where the sun, sand and sea are warm all the time!…

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Added by Shannon Farley on January 28, 2013 at 3:03pm — No Comments

Kien Giang to open sea tourism to Thailand, Cambodia

A sea tourism route connecting the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang with Cambodia’s Sihanoukville and Thailand will be launched this year, heard a meeting of representatives of the province and Thailand’s Trat and Chanthaburi provinces in Kien Giang on Monday.



Phu Quoc Island

Le Minh Hoang, director of the provincial Department of Culture, Tourism and Sports, said…

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Added by Mary on January 28, 2013 at 2:06am — No Comments

Nhat Tan peach trees appear in downtown

Many streets and roads in Hanoi are now full of peach trees although the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival is still two weeks away.

Peach trees blooming in Nhat Tan flower village

Businesses and agencies renting peach trees for early decoration …



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Added by Mary on January 28, 2013 at 1:30am — No Comments

San Francisco State of Mind

As I sit here in my condo in the warm weather of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, sometimes I forget how blessed I am. Born on perhaps, as many will attest to, the most beautiful island in the world, Santorini, then to have my parents move to San Francisco when I was 4 years old, I feel very fortunate. I have spent a lifetime roaming the streets of this world-class city. Contemplating my return to the city this weekend to watch the 49ers with my fellow locals, I just learned that San Francisco…

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Added by Nicholas Kontis on January 26, 2013 at 11:44am — No Comments

Railways changes tourists' look to attract

Travel firms have decided to spend big money to upgrade railroads in an effort to persuade more people to travel by railways.

Despite the great advantages, railway tourism has never attracted medium and high income travelers because of the inconvenience they may experience when going by train.



According to Vu Dinh Rau, Head of the Hanoi Railway Station, it served 200,000 passengers on 2012 Tet days in total. The Hanoi station receives…

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Added by nguyen to loan on January 25, 2013 at 11:05pm — No Comments

Vietnamese Tet's flowers

Tet holidays are the days of relaxation, happiness and joy. And similar to pine tree for Christmas holiday in the West, Vietnamese also use many kinds of flowers and plants to decorate their house in this special period.

Some names can be listed out: Chrysanths, marigold, Mao Ga flower, paperwhite flower, lavender, to name a few. Some people nowadays even use orchid and rose, although this is not yet popular. And above all, there are 3 kinds of…

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Added by nguyen to loan on January 25, 2013 at 11:02pm — No Comments

How To Pay For Travel If You're Poor



I know a lot of financial experts say to skip travel if you're poor.I totally disagree with that.Travel can open the door to business ideas and jobs.It also acts as a strong motivation to make more money.The very planning and saving for trips can lead to different opportunities.If you have kids,travel opens their eyes to careers they haven't thought of and colleges they might like to attend in the future. On top of all that, planning of trips brings happiness and of course travel…

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Added by Travel Rob on January 25, 2013 at 2:41pm — 1 Comment

Mali’s Jihad Number 4, and Counting: The Day the Music Stopped

See video Voices United for Mali - 'Mali-ko'

It’s horrible, of course, the war currently going on in Mali, the desecration of Sufi shrines in Timbuktu, and the disruption of lives in a place where life doesn’t allow much margin for error.  Maybe the most ironic aspect of it all is that Mali has been…

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Added by Earl Hardie Karges on January 25, 2013 at 10:19am — 2 Comments

A photo story: Palambak Island

The long coastline of Palambak Island is still pristine and beautiful. The islands of Palambak Besar and Palambak Kecil are part of the Banyak Islands on the west of Singkil coast in Aceh. Its isolated location offers solitude for those who seek it. To reach there, you must fly to Medan and continue to Singkil by minivan before crossing the sea to Balai Island…

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Added by The Jakarta Post Travel on January 24, 2013 at 11:27pm — No Comments

Beyond the Ordinary Romantic (Re)Treats for Valentine's Day

I have 2 perfect solutions for the dilemma you are facing at the moment, finding the right destination for Valentine’s Day that exudes romance while indulging your passion for beyond the ordinary travel experiences.

Dhow Castaway Adventure in Mozambique…

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Added by Venicia Gaul on January 24, 2013 at 7:48pm — No Comments

I'D RATHER DATE MY COUCH

  Everyone wants to make plans.

“Come over for dinner.”
“Let’s go for a drink.”
“Let’s go to that new restaurant where your meal is served on a piece of newspaper and they attach a GPS to your wrist so when your table is ready, they can find you and you can find your table.”
“Want to catch a movie?”
“Coffee, yeah let’s go for coffee.”
You know what?
I don’t think so.
As a matter of fact, I am…
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Added by Voyages Groupe Ideal on January 24, 2013 at 9:39am — No Comments

Jerez de la Frontera: Embrujo de Sol y Palmas



La esquina de la luz y el duende se llama Cádiz. El aeropuerto de la provincia está en Jerez de la Frontera (la ciudad más poblada, con más de 200.000 habitantes) Osborne y recibe al turista con un toro de . Todo un símbolo en la tierra del sherry, ese tipo de vino que se puede probar en más de 30 bodegas, como la de Tío Pepe o la…

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Added by Iberia Airlines on January 24, 2013 at 9:09am — No Comments

Is "Socialgraphics" Travel's Next Big Social-Media Thing?

We reported frequently in New Media Travel that hotels notoriously use photos of empty swimming pools, restaurants and rooms in their marketing material for fear of offending…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on January 23, 2013 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Cloud Forest Calls in Costa Rica

By Shannon Farley

Just outside San Jose, Costa Rica is one of my favorite cloud forests. Drive an hour-and-a-half out of the Capital-metropolitan area and you’re in another world – a world of rolling green hills, black and white and brown dairy…

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Added by Shannon Farley on January 23, 2013 at 4:08pm — No Comments

Costa Rica Vacation Deal Features Cloud Forest & Coast

Just outside San Jose, Costa Rica is one of my favorite cloud forests. Drive an hour-and-a-half out of the Capital-metropolitan area and you’re in another world – a world of rolling green hills, black and white and brown dairy cows, rich rust red earth,…

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Added by Danny Solano Alvarez on January 23, 2013 at 2:52pm — No Comments

Golden Triangle - Delhi Agra Jaipur Tours

Delhi Agra Rajasthan is a tripod on which India’s best trip stands indomitably. Although, Native indian is identified across the globe for its diverse societies, customs, beliefs, and methods of lifestyle, there is a trip in the name of Fantastic Triangular that carries the potential to represent the best of Native indian in a single journey

As we know that Native indian is highly praised for its sticking with to ‘Unity in Diversity’ principle, it bags a mixture of societies,…

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Added by Abhinav kumar on January 23, 2013 at 7:43am — No Comments

The Fishermen of Halong Bay, Vietnam

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru
Mesmerizing panoramas of limestone karsts often covered with lush green vegetation. Adding to this backdrop was the ever present fishermen who live on these waters. We were never completely alone.
The put-put of their engines was the first indicator.…
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Added by Indochina Sails on January 23, 2013 at 2:15am — No Comments

A photo story: Alor

If you are looking for a piece of serenity and an unforgettable experience in southern Indonesia, Alor is where you want to be.

A peaceful morning at the bay of Mutiara Alor On the edge of the quiet Teluk Mutiara district, Kalabahi is the capital of Alor regency and the center of the local economy. Start your unforgettable journey by cruising the…

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Added by The Jakarta Post Travel on January 22, 2013 at 11:21pm — No Comments

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