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July 2013 – A month never to forget

July has been a month filled with travel, adventure and life changing experiences! It all started July 1. I left for India for two weeks. It was my first real trip that I didn't plan and it was my second time to Asia. But this time I was in the real Asia. (Well from my perspective) My first stop was Delhi, a busy city filled with endless amounts of history and lots of culture shock. But the highlight was se ...

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Fiji: New Foodies Paradise

Fiji has long been known as an island paradise with an abundance of fertile lands and natural produce but it is now carving out a reputation for itself as a food-lovers haven. The possibilities are endless, and you should pay attention to what the country has to offer when you book your travel online. Attorney General and Minister for Industry and Trade Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said Fiji can provide niche produc ...

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Visiting India – When to go?

From tropical temperatures to skin-drenching monsoons, Indian weather is as cosmopolitan as the country itself. As the seventh physically largest country in the world it is hardly surprising that India has such a diverse climate. Such variety adds flavour for visitors to the country and allows tourists to enjoy winter and summer concurrently in different parts of the country. In fact India is categorised as ...

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The alternative emigration – going elsewhere than the EU

As Britain seems to be struggling to recover from a never-ending winter and ever increasing national debt, more people are looking to emigrate abroad. Visa applications increased by 15% in the first 4 months of 2013, when compared to the same period in the previous year. Global Visas handled a staggering 257,389 requests from those who want to leave the UK this year. One of the main reasons that hopeful emi ...

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Great backpacking holidays across Asia

Asia is a vast continent filled with countries that offer so much to see and admire, hence making this part of the world the perfect place to visit on a backpacking holiday. So get your trusty set of binoculars packed – Uttings Outdoors are offering binoculars from Opticron and Nikon for bargain prices in case you are running short on reliable equipment – and book your trip to one of these four destinations ...

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Teaching English in Vietnam- a great experience

I am nearing the end of a year spent teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) in Vietnam and I have truly fell in love with the country and its culture. This is my experience. My surroundings Vietnam has oodles of natural beauty! And it has is all; mountains, beaches and its surreal lime stone islands. By TEFL in Vietnam I have worked the typical average of 20-25 hours per week and this has given me pl ...

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Vietnam Vacation

Taking a gap year often means that you can spend more time in a destination that you feel warrants further exploration. Vietnam is culturally diverse and offers those with imagination a number of opportunities in which to expand their horizons. Even if you had only intended to spend just a few weeks on your Vietnam vacation, before heading home to the familiarity of your local McDonalds and the joys of find ...

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Backpacking in India

So are you ready to be on your toes again? Tired of your drab work and personal routine and badly need a break? Wish to get away for the hustle of your city and travel back and forth to your office? Travel indeed is your answer, albeit a different kind! India is a country of plural ethos with multi-cultures, multi-religions and languages offering you a colourful plethora of experiences, no matter which part ...

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Following the Cherry Blossoms of Japan

The blossoming of the cherry trees in Japan has great symbolic meaning of how nature and life endures. Each year the Japanese celebrate the blossoming of the trees with flower-viewing parties, as well as visiting local parks and shrines. The blossoming trees mean that warm weather is on its way and also signifies the beginning of the working year. The cherry blossom front - the order in which the trees blos ...

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Do’s and Don’ts while travelling India for the First Time

India spines an extravagant galaxy of lures by merging eclectic blend of cultural groups, the cruise of the region is no less than a shot of tequila for travelers. “Incredible” there is no other word in the dictionary which can express the splendor of this enchanting country or captures the enigma that India is having. The country bestows an endless range of sightseeing for the traveler. Some of them could ...

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