We’re Thinking About an Early Holiday in Paris – Are You?

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It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday plans in the New Year, but you might not be too certain on where you actually want to go. If you ask us, there’s nothing wrong with the classics. And what could honestly be more classic than Paris?

This is definitely going to be a long guide, so you might want to settle in with a cup of coffee. Because when you think about a city that has nearly 12 million people calling it home, it goes without saying that there’s probably quite a bit to talk about.

First and foremost, you should understand that Paris is very large, and it’s divided into 20 districts called arrondissements. You need to make sure that you get plenty of maps to get around the city. However, even if you stayed in the 1st district of the city, you would still find plenty to do.

We recommend the 1st arrondissement as well as the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 11th. However, no matter where you go in Paris, there’s going to be plenty to see and do. Restaurants and small cafes are everywhere, and it’s pretty easy to get around.

Paris is going to be very nice in the summer, with warm temperatures to go around. However, the winters can be very cold, and that means that you need to make sure that you dress for the weather. The winter brings more rain than snow, which means that some people still like to go and check out the city anyway. The coldest that the winter gets is about 6 C / 43 F. That’s pretty mild if you live in Northern Europe or Scandinavia in any way. You have to make sure that you focus on the trip that you see in your mind, not the one that other people want to sell you on. So if you really want to see Paris in January, you will have to make it happen. Wintertime in Paris is an experience that we think that everyone should experience at least once or twice in order to get it out of their system. This is truly a city for lovers, for adventurers, and for anyone that truly believes in the arts being one of the highest of man’s pursuits as a whole.

Paris has three international airports to serve tourists. Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Orly International Airport, and Beauvais. Most people will end up flying into Charles de Gaulle, but it’s not unheard of to fly into the other airports.

There are plenty of trains, buses, and subway to get you around the city. You really don’t want to try to navigate Paris by car yourself, because it’s too easy to get lost. The streets were created before cars, which means that they are unwieldy and they make traffic very heavy. It’s a lot smarter to actually take your time with the public transportation system. You will find plenty of people that are willing to get you pointed in the right direction. Speaking a little French can really get you pointed in the right direction, especially if you really focus on being able to community properly. The French are very proud people, and they want to see tourists making the effort to get out of their comfort zone and learn their language. Even if you only know a few phrases, this still makes you look better than tourists that think everyone should speak their language.

If you stay in the tourist section of town, you’ll also find a lot of English spoken there. So it’s not like it’s the end of the world if you don’t manage to speak French.

Let’s talk about all of those lovely sights and sounds, shall we? You have to gift yourself with the Paris Museum Pass. This is a pre-paid entry card that will let you get into nearly 70 museums and monuments around Paris and the Palace of Versailles as well. It comes in 2-day, 4-day, and 6-day denominations, and these are consecutive days. You will also be able to jump long lines and get into places that would usually take forever to get into.

You can also get the ParisPass, which is another prepaid entry card that gets you to 60 other attractions like the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, and a river cruise. You also get free metro and public transport travel.  There is also a combination pass that can let you get more transportation options in if that’s what you’re looking for.

You also have to see the Catacombs, the Notre Dame cathedral, along with the Opera Garnier and the Pantheon.

There are a lot of places to photograph in Paris, to the point where photography students are encouraged to visit Paris at least once or twice to get in some stunning photos. You will be able to practice your skills and look around at some serious architecture. Even if you’re not very good, there are places to really teach you how to become better.

Better Paris Photos is a place that gives you an instruction-oriented tour that will teach you more about photography and taking stunning photos. You will also be able to get feedback on your current photography skills. While this is somewhat expensive, a lot of tourists that have taken such a hands-on course have said that their photography skills have really improved because of it.

There are also tons and tons of movies to see when it comes to cinema. Paris has always been home to a lot of indie films, which are screened nearly every day.

There are plenty of fun things for children to do as well, at various museums and public galleries. Paris, like many European cities, is very child friendly and people will be friendly to your children as long they’re polite and respectful.

If you have always wanted to immerse yourself in learning French as a language, you have come to the right city. There are plenty of short study courses that you can take where you can learn better French and actually practice speaking the way real French people speak.

Working in Paris can be challenging unless you have an in-demand skill that the French employers really want. Make sure that you focus on actually talking to people that really know the market before you dive into living and working in France. There really are always jobs around, but you really want to make sure that you do your homework if you decide to cross this bridge and stay in Paris. You will need to also make sure that you have the right permits and visas before you even begin work. This can be exhausting at the start, but once you get it out of the way you’ll be able to enjoy Paris fully. Read more »

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What does your travel packing list include?

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Most people that are preparing to go on any holiday possible will need to pack everything that they need. The problem is that it is really common to forget some of the items that are going to be really important. That is why it is a good idea to create a travel packing list where you can write all the items that are going to be necessary. Unfortunately, most people have no idea what that list should includes. Let us think about how to create a travel packing list properly so that you are not going to forget anything.

The first step is to think about how long your trip is going to be. If you are going to go on a holiday for one month, the supply list will be different than what will be required for just one week. This basically means that your list should start with the type of luggage that you are going to take with you. In the event that the vacation is short, a simple suitcase with wheels might be enough. If you go to the mountain and you plan to do a lot of exploring, you will most likely need a backpack.

The next step is to think about clothes. You need to know exactly what you should bring with you and how many clothes to pack. Look for weather information for the destination and always pack accordingly. A bathing suit will be required if there is a chance that you will swim and when thinking about underwear and socks it is a very good idea to pack enough for around 7 travel days, no matter how long you plan to stay. This basically means that you won’t end up doing laundry often and you will not carry too much with you.

We now have to think about gadgets and electronics. In most cases people are going to want to pack a camera and there is a need to also add some spare batteries. Some will take the laptop with them. This allows them to add the pictures to the laptop and have free space on the camera at all times. The last thing on your list is a special area where you put personal items and toiletries that might be needed. This includes shaving creams, toothpaste and conditioner or anything else that you might require. If you follow all the tips mentioned above, you are going to have a good list for sure and you will not forget anything important.

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To Hostel or To Hotel?

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In years gone by the lines of distinction between hotels and hostels were very clear, but these days things aren’t quite so straightforward. Certain hostels have renamed themselves ‘budget hotels’ whilst most offer private rooms that aren’t all that different from the traditional idea of a hotel. So, if you’re choosing between staying in a hostel or a hotel, it’s not always straightforward.

That said, certain differences remain that can be key to your decision. Primarily, hostels require a little (not a lot) more effort in the sense that you don’t get quite so much luxury or as many services as you would get in a hotel. If you’re scouring for late holiday deals, a hostel might be the best option, however, if you’ve booked through a well-known holiday company like Thomas Cook, for example, you’re more likely to pay a little extra and end up in a hotel.

Another key factor is food, most hostels have something in the way of cooking provision and put on a rather functional breakfast for their guests. Don’t expect a full fried breakfast, but you can expect the food to be plentiful and to fill a hole. With hotels, you’re certain to get better food, but then the cost is higher.

If you want your own space, you can always get a private room in a hostel, these are a little bit more expensive, but fundamentally not greatly different from a hotel room. You may have to share the bathroom with several other rooms, or you may have your own bathroom (if you’re really lucky), but that’s no great trial.

That said, by far the cheapest accommodation is to share a dorm (usually with complete strangers), it’s a great way to meet people, and because you pay for just the bed you save quite a lot of money. On the other hand, there’s always the chance that they’ll disturb you in the middle of the night by getting up and going to the toilet, or by coming back in late, but that’s the price you pay.

Another factor is the staff. In hotels you’re more likely to find staff who fall over themselves to be accommodating to your every wish, hostel staff are a different kettle of fish, but if you want to find a good local bar or a place to go out, you’re much more likely to have luck in a hostel than in a hotel.

At the end of the day, it’s all a question of what you’re looking for, if you’re travelling, a hostel might be the best bet because it’s cheaper and you’ll meet more people, whereas if you’re taking a well-earned break from work, you might want something a little more luxurious. It’s completely up to you.

 

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Teaching Abroad On A Short Term Vacation – Can It Be Done

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Short term travel is something that’s vague and specific at the same time. Indeed, no one likes to think about the end of their vacation, but there will be an end. There will be a time where you will want to go back to the way your life normally is. Yet there are some people that want to do more on vacation than just recklessly seek the next adventure or even just passively sit around in a lawn chair soaking up the sun. If you want to have a more meaningful vacation, you might want to think about service.

One question that comes up is whether or not you can teach abroad when you’re not going to be there long. The answer is simple: yes, you can!

You see, the classic assumption being made here is that all overseas English teaching jobs are ones that are going to be long term. Sometimes there is a need for short term work, and not a lot of people answer that call. They feel that there are other things that will need to be done on vacation than help someone else. Now, we’re not trying to make anyone feel bad. There does come a point where you really don’t want to help anyone else. After all, don’t you do enough of that in your own life at home? However, if you do really feel called to service, then you can’t ignore that call — you just need to make things happen.

Let’s say that you have a summer free where you could be teaching. Why not look through short term TEFL jobs? It’s easier than ever before to get certified for the task — there are programs online that actually can get you certified quickly. From there, it’s just a matter of finding an organization that can support you. You might have to go with a non-profit, but the demand is still stiff. A lot of preference is going to be towards people that already speak the native language of whatever country is involved. This means that if you know a world language like Spanish or even Chinese, you’re going to be in high demand compared to someone that knows say, just English only. Will you pick up a lot of the language while you’re on assignment? Of course you will.

Some people actually prefer to volunteer overseas for vacation in order to gain experience to launch into better paying teaching jobs. Keep in mind that it’s a great way to actually se ea country from a different perspective than just a regular visitor — you’ll be teaching children and young adults what they need to know about English, which is something that can be downright rewarding. When you’re a volunteer, it becomes something incredibly noble — teaching English to people that might not get the chance to actually learn without your assistance. That’s a lot to think about, and it makes sense that you would want to really think it over before you plan your trip.

It’s tempting to sit here and think that you’re just going to barrel through project after project, but let’s get real for a moment — if you’ve never done this before, it’s going to take some getting used to. Think about it — you’re going to be thousands of miles away from home, trying to break through a language barrier. Teaching people is something that’s rewarding yes but it’s also quite demanding. The last thing that you really want to deal with is finding that you’re going to have to sort of just “roll with the punches” more than actually being right.

Add in that you might be assigned to a country where you don’t have all of the amenities that you had at home. If you decide to volunteer your English teaching skills in a foreign country that’s still trying to develop, you’re not going to have every creature comfort afforded to you. Life will be rough and hard. Also, the hours necessary to prepare for each class day can be a bit long at first. Teaching isn’t a picnic, even though you still get a lot of dreamy notions about the profession.

Simply put, teaching English abroad is definitely possible, even on a short term basis. However, be prepared to actually fight for why you want to go, and how you’re going to do it. Some outlets will let you pay for your expenses, while others may ask for a whopping “referral fee” before they’ll even connect you to anything decent. It’s a matter of hit or miss with companies, so don’t just let your needs fall on deaf mars — go out and get the things that you want today!

Don’t Pass Up The Chance to Visit Bali!

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Indonesia? Yes, we’re going to be discussing a little piece of the nation of Indonesia. A lot of people don’t know a whole lot about Indonesia, except that there have been some travel warnings against visiting the country. The truth is that whenever a travel warning is issued, it’s done by some of the most conservative agencies in the world. If you can’t handle a little risk, then you might as well not even get out of bed, right?

Right. After all, you could get cut by your newspaper, drink sour milk, or even fall in the shower. Ouch. Given our choice of risks, we would rather check out the best that life has to offer, meet a whole new culture of people and otherwise expand our horizons, even though that sounds a little cliché. In other words, life is what you make of it, and that means that you should definitely check out Bali.  I mean, why let travel warnings stop you? If you’re from the United States, there are several cities that have been on international travel warnings for years — we’re looking at you NYC and we’re definitely looking at you Detroit, Kansas City, and Memphis. Does that mean these cities aren’t worth checking out? Definitely not. It’s a great time to travel; we just wanted to highlight Indonesia for a moment.

Bali is an island that is part of Indonesia. A lot of tourists actually think that it is its own country, but that isn’t the case at all. The capital of the province of Bali is Denpasar.

In order to understand why tourists are just so in love with Bali, we need to start with the geography of Bali itself. As we said before, it’s an island. That means that there’s plenty of water to be found at every corner of the island, but that’s not all. It’s situated roughly 8 degrees south of the equator, which means high temperatures are going to be the rule rather than the exception. The island is about 95 miles wide and 69 miles long.  That’s enough land to have a lot of neat geographical points of interest, like a huge mountain that’s also a volcano. Yep, that’s right — an active volcano exists right there on the island. It is Mount Agung, which is over 3,142 meters high. The volcanic soil has made the island very fruitful, giving the people of Bali great fruits and vegetables. This also keeps them from having to import so many items into the country. There is even a river — the Ayung River. It flows through the whole island.

There are beautiful coral reefs that surround the island, along with white sandy beaches in the southern part of the island. However, for all of you black sand fans there are also beaches in the north that have what you’ve been looking for. The more interesting part is that the Balinese have not yet developed the black sand beaches for tourism. You can still get to them, but don’t expect to find very much. This can be a good thing if you’re really trying to escape some of the “classic” tourism stuff on your vacation and get back to the untouched beauty of nature. We’re not saying that it’s completely undeveloped or that it’ll always stay that way, but there is a chance to enjoy a few things.

Believe it or not, there are only 3 million people that call Bali home. This means that when you come to visit the province, be prepared to meet a lot of different people. The island is home to most of Indonesia’s Hindu population, so be sure to show respect to everyone you come across — it’ll get you so much farther in the provinces than if  you’re yet another rude tourist!

If you’re a nature lover, you will love the wildlife that await you in Bali. There are nearly 300 species of birds, including many swallows and orioles. Many examples of the wildlife are kept on natural reserves where guests can even feed some of the animals and see them up close.

So, where do you start your Bali vacation? Well, that depends on what type of activities you want, what your budget is, and the type of scene you want to be around.

Well, we mentioned Denpasar, which is the capital of the province. It’s a very busy city, but it might not really cater to much of the things you want to do. However, if you want to really blend in like a local, this is a pretty low-key city to do that in.

On the other hand, you have high tourist areas like Kuta and Jimbaran and even Lovina. We like Lovina because it’s a little populated but it still sports that beautiful black sand and amazing coral reefs. So if you’re trying to stay connected to the gorgeous landscape, this is definitely one way to get that done.

For luxury hounds, you’re going to want to choose Seminyak or Sanur. Don’t worry if your budget isn’t first-class — you can find values all over Bali, especially with the rise of the Internet on your side.

How can we skip over the different types of food that you can expect in Bali? Even if you’re into the fast food chains that you’re used to at home, you might be shocked when you find out that the fast food chains in Bali serve up local versions of the classic fast food favorites. Going very local and avoiding the tourist areas is going to get you meals that are a lot cheaper and also a lot more flavorful. We’re big fans of really tasting the local cuisine of a region before you go back to the standard tourist fare. After all, if you aren’t willing to explore another country inside and out, you might as well stay home — that’s where you’ll find familiar food!

Speaking of food, what do the Balinese people really like? Well, given that it is primarily a Hindu region, beef is not on the menu very much. Pork is the meat of choice, with plenty of seafood options. However, if you’re avoiding pork, there is also great duck. Bebek betutu means “darkened duck” and it roasted in banana leaves over charcoal until it becomes “dark”. Tourists that have sampled it say that it really is an out of the world flavor!

There are plenty of other tasty treats waiting for you, but you’ll need to travel to Bali to find all of them.

A quick note about transportation — you’ll have plenty of different types to choose from. Unlike some island nations where public transportation is virtually unheard of, you do have buses and taxis available. You can also rent a car, but we recommend a rental car with a driver package. You might think that this is fancy living but it’s not. You can get a car with a driver for around 600,000 Indonesian rupiah — which is roughly 70 USD at the time of this writing. That’s pretty cheap when you think about how much it would cost to get taken around New York City by private car/driver!

If you’re worried about not being able to move around freely, don’t worry. Even though Balinese and Bahasa Indonesia are the two languages that dominate the island of Bali, that doesn’t mean that you have to speak them. As with most countries though, if you can get through learning a few phrases you will get a lot better treatment.

There’s a lot to do in Bali — between the beautiful beaches, great food, wonderful people, amazing festivals, and deep-rooted culture, you are not likely to get tired anytime soon!

Cracking the Mysteries of Bangkok

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OK, if you just giggled when you read the title, don’t worry — you’re definitely in good company. Even though Bangkok is a pretty funny word to say, there’s something mysterious, wonderful, and downright fun about this massive city. The truth is that you can find just about anything you want in the great city of Bangkok, as long as you’re willing to look!

We got a few complaints that we don’t touch enough on the Asian countries, having had so much fun in Europe as well as the Caribbean. OK, we agree — so we started with Bangkok as a city and we’ll go out from there — okay? Good. Now let’s get into that travel guide…this might be a long one, so if you need coffee, you might want to get that now while you still can.

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, so it’s no surprise that there’s quite a bit to see. There are over 11 million people living and working everyday in the city, which means that you’re going to have a lot to check out here. There are amazing temples and palaces, canals, huge open air markets and a nightlife that is admired all over the world.

Like Rio de Janiero and other cities, there are actually multiple districts that are ripe for the picking. There are actually 50 districts, but we’re going to cover the main ones here:

Siam Square — this is the district that definitely gets all of the attention. You’ll find plenty of activities in this packed district, because it’s considered the core of Bangkok’s commercial life.  There is also a Skytrain track involved so you can travel around quickly.

If you want to get a little fancy and wild at the same time, what better place to go than the district of Sukhumvit. The Sukhumvit Road is world famous, and many expats love this district. There are a lot of great hotels and nightclubs here, as well as world class cuisine to be found in many restaurants. The nightlife scene here is very risqué, which means that it’s quite possible to get in a lot of “trouble”, if you get what we mean. :)

The district of Silom is pretty wild too, and rather quiet during the day. It’s considered the financial powerhouse of Bangkok, so expect a lot of busy business owners and power types rushing around.

If you really want to sightsee, you’re going to have to check out the district of Rattanakosin, where the Grand Palace is and Wat Pho as well.

Planning a more family friendly trip? You’ll want to check out either Phahonyothin or Ramkhamhaeng. The latter is a great place to bring the kids, because there are big shopping malls that cater to just about everyone’s tastes. There is also an amusement park or two to keep the kids busy.

So what’s the weather like, you might wonder. In a nutshell? Hot, hot, and oh yeah — HOT! Bangkok is located 14 degrees north of the Equator, which means that this is not a Siberia-type place at all. You’re going to get a lot of heat, and you’re going to get a lot of humidity. However, these weather conditions mean that you can visit Bangkok virtually year-round, and isn’t that a good thing? The best time to visit Bangkok would be around November to February. You’re going to find that temperatures are still going to be hot, but not unbearable. At night you’ll get lower 70s, which means that you can’t just stay in hotels — you have to go out and experience everything that the city has to offer! Read more »

New York: What To Do When You Are There!

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New York is one the best states in America. Not only is it the cornerstone of the financial market for America, but its culture and people are just as unique and interesting. A lot of people visit New York but if you aren’t a local, or your just a tourist wanting to see the Big Apple then following attractions listed below should help.

Statue Of Liberty

The original name is actually Liberty Enlightening The World. It was given to us by France in 1885 as a gift to symbolize the beginnings of America. Located on Liberty Island. The Statue Of Liberty holds its value even in today’s modern America. Freedom, justice, and the right to pursue happiness.

Empire State Building

Now this is a tower that you can’t miss. Located in the city of New York it was the largest tower ever to be built before the SEARS tower in Chicago claimed the title. The building contains multiple gift shops, the famous sky-ride virtual reality movie theater, as well as many exhibits for art. 10,000 to 20,000 people daily visit this tower. They are either tourist or employees, but one thing is for sure, the tower still stands today in all its grand.

Time Square

Time square is often mistaken to be a square by some tourist. It really is not. It takes shape as a district that is bordered by 6th Avenue and 9th avenue on one side. The other side is bordered by the 59th street and 39th. Time square wasn’t always called Time Square. The original name was long acre square but when the New York Times company moved their they changed the name of the actual district. This is due to the New Years Eve tradition the company holds every year.

United Nations Headquarters

Wow, this building is just something. Located on a 18 acre lot near the Hudson river the building is one of New York’s main attractions. I mean, who doesn’t want to see the UNITED NATIONS building? As you might have guessed this building is by far one of the most visited buildings in America, and New York. It receives tens of thousands of tourist every year and continues to show the progress America and the rest of the world is making toward global peace.

New york isn’t just a state. It is a state with rich history, culture, and an attitude that will either have you crying, or selling shoes on the corner block of Brooklyn.

Regular Camping Tips For The Newcomer

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Going camping is an experience that you really have to do before you get too old to camp. Then again, we can’t say that — there are plenty of senior citizens that camp regularly. There’s just something about the great outdoors that makes sense — you get to be around nature and away from technology. Now, we’re big technology fans, but the idea of constantly having to be around that technology is a bit much. It’s a lot better to be able to sit back and just let life move around you rather than feel like you have to constantly be bombarded by everything that technology brings to the table. It always feels like the more that you want to accomplish with technology, the more hassle that you have to go through to do it. This means that every once in a while it’s a good idea to unplug and get away from it all.

Believe it or not, traveling can be a really great vacation because you get to enjoy the best that the open wilderness has to offer. Instead of feeling like it’s absolutely impossible to enjoy yourself, you’ll actually develop a higher appreciation for nature. No longer will you take what life has to offer for granted because you’ll be away from technology and modern day conveniences…unless you bring them with you.

A lot of people shy away from camping because they feel like it’s something that you do only when you want the bare minimums. However, that’s not the case at all. Like most types of vacations, camping is really what you make of it. Camping can be anything that you want it to be. If you don’t want to go camping for long periods of time, you can do an overnight trip. On the other hand, if you want to go for a high end camping experience, you can pack a really big tent, an air mattress, a camping stove for cooking, a small propane unit for fast cooking, quick start matches and all sorts of modern conveniences. You don’t even have to go with the tent. If you have an old truck, a hard camper shell allows you to have some enclosed space and privacy that you wouldn’t normally have.

You can spend as much or as little as you like. There are even campsites that are designed from the ground up to be used by anyone that drives up. While some campsites do charge campers for the privilege of staying there, there are many campsites that are public lands. This means that anyone can visit them and even stay overnight. The rules are generally that you must move from camp to camp if you’re going to stay for long periods of time. This isn’t to shun anyone or to make anyone feel left out; it’s all about being able to protect the land.

Ready to get started in the world of camping? No problem! Here’s what you’ll need for the experience. First and foremost, you’re going to need to figure out your accommodations. As mentioned before, you can get as fancy or as plain as you want. You don’t have to give up every modern comfort. The important thing to note here is that you’re trying to build the right experience the first time, rather than try to “rough it” for the sake of roughing it. This will only make you feel hurt and upset as you struggle to find that balance. Don’t let camping guides make you feel like you have to do something special when the real answer is going to be to follow your own desires. In addition, you have to think about what everyone in the group is going to want. Some people want to “rough it” while others want a more comfortable experience. If you’re trying to go camping with your sweetheart, you’re going to want to make sure that you really do go out and think about their needs as well as yours. Nothing is as unromantic as a vacation of any kind where one person gets everything that they could possibly want while the other doesn’t get anything that they want. All this does is create resentment.

Budgeting is going to be important because there are a lot of fees that can crop up. You might have to pay not only a day use fee, but also a camping fee and an electric fee if you are trying to use an electric outlet. That costs the campsite money to operate, so you have to pay for that. Pavilions to have group parties and picnics can also cost money. Let’s not forget that you’ll need fuel of some kind, whether charcoal, firewood or propane. If you’re going to go with wood, make sure that you buy the wood locally — bringing in wood from another state brings in dangers that you might not realize. There are predatory insects that are known in one state but not another — left to their own devices they can seriously damage the beauty of the forest.

For your first camping trip, you should pick a campground that is not only well known, but has some amenities that you can count on. You might not be comfortable with doing the necessary human functions out in the woods, which is why some campgrounds include toilets. They aren’t going to be cleanest or the best, but it’s better than squatting out in the woods.

No matter what type of camping expedition you plan, the goal is to leave as little trace as possible of your presence. It may sound like work, but it’s important — after all, you want other people to enjoy the wilderness as much as you did. Leaving behind a lot of trash and other debris is only going to make it harder and harder for them to enjoy what you did!

Overall, camping is something that just about anyone can do — why not get started today getting everything put together? You’ll definitely be glad that you did!

Places to visit in Myanmar

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There are many beautiful places and cities which you can visit during your vacation in Myanmar. It is really unique and interesting country where you can easy find everything needed for pleasant and memorable vacation. Check out below some of the places where you can relax and spend many happy hours.

Yangon

Yangon, the cosmopolitan capital of the country, is beautiful place which still preserves its own colonial charm. The architecture of the city is really unique and you will see many colonial style buildings built next to calm and lovely lakes and beautiful gardens. The magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda will amaze you with its beauty and unique style. There are many fantastic souvenir shops full with exotic arts and crafts. So, if you are looking for something strange and amazing, then you will definitely find it in Yangon. The Scott Market will give you the opportunity to buy incredible precious stones like rubies, jade and sapphires at very reasonable price. The delicious food and the exotic cocktails will definitely make your vacation even better.

Bagan

Bagan is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Asia and attracts thousands of tourist every year. The beautiful ancient temples, the breathtaking views and the possibility for river cruise are just small part of everything which Bagan has to offer to the tourists.

Ngapali Beach

It is stunning white sand beach with sparkling turquoise waters and lovely palm trees. Even if you are there you will hardly realize how beautiful this place really is. The resorts which you will find there offers many water attractions, luxury hotels and restaurants. It is another popular diving destination in Myanmar, because the combination of amazing underwater life and the clear blue waters makes it irresistible desire for many people across the globe.

Mandalay City

This city in northern Myanmar was former royal capital and nowadays, it is one of the main cultural cities in the country. There you can also visit many colonial buildings and , of course, the Royal Palace. The surrounding magnificent mountains and the majestic Ieravadi river will give you a lot of chances to practice your favorite extreme sports.

Inle Lake

Inle lake is a place where you can see the real beauty of Myanmar nature. The magnificent views will remain in your heart forever. You can see there real floating market and even whole floating village in the middle of the lake. It is really strange, but interesting view which will help you to understand how hard is the life of the local residents. The high mountains, the lake is located 2900 meters above the sea level, the green valleys and hills will give you perfect opportunity for hiking and camping among the nature. Just do not forget to hire some local guide, because it can be quite dangerous sometimes.

These are just some of the places which you can visit in Myanmar. The country has what to offer to its visitors, so you will not be disappointed for sure.

Top Spring Break Destinations

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Every year, colleges and universities send students and faculty off on a week-long break from the tedium of educational activities. It is known as Spring Break. And while school faculty may use the time to relax, reflect and revitalize, college students look at this period as “wild time.”

Spring Break has become an annual ritual and over the years certain destinations have gained popularity with those students who are looking for fun in the sun. Currently, the top Spring Break destinations are in Florida and Mexico, Texas, too. Here are some of the very best places to go:

Cancun, Mexico

This Mexican Riviera resort city promises surf, sun and lots and lots of fun. As is true for some of the other Mexican beach resorts that made this list, the cost for this vacation can be a little expensive. As such, it attracts fewer college students than destinations in America. But it’s still loads of fun.

Acapulco, Mexico

One of the older, more established beach resorts on Mexico’s Riviera, but still lush, plush and beautiful. College students have rediscovered this tropical paradise in the last few years and it is rapidly gaining in popularity.
Mazatlan, Mexico

One more beautiful stops on the Mexican Riviera, and one of the most popular resorts, as well. Beautiful sandy beaches, great accommodations  and plenty of cold, cold adult beverages. It’s a great place to go for a week of non-stop fun.

Daytona Beach, Florida

College students have been coming here for many, many years. There are great beaches, countless affordable beachfront hotels and motels, and the local police and civic authorities are open-minded. They let their Spring Break guests party hearty, make plenty of noise, and have a great time, as long as they remain law-abiding.

Panama City, Florida

This is one of the rowdiest and wildest destinations for college kids every Spring Break. It’s a non-stop party – from early morning on the beautiful beach to late night at one of the countless clubs along Panama City’s main thoroughfare. Police try to remain lenient and tolerant, but some students occasionally get a little too rowdy. They end up getting tickets, too.

South Padre Island, Texas

This is one of the newer “fun-in-the-sun” destinations for America’s college kids. As is true for the other resorts, the beaches are beautiful, the fun is non-stop and the authorities are happy to have the young vacationers in their town.

There are, of course, other great Spring Break destinations, including Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Costa Rica, New Orleans, Louisiana (The Big Easy) and more. Whichever resort you elect to visit, one thing is certain: you will have a very, very good time.

Keep this in mind: if you’re a college student, Spring Break is your time to cut loose, get wild, have fun, act your age and show your attitude – you are young and fun matters. Go for it and enjoy yourself, but always recognize your limits. Party hard and party responsibly.

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