Archive for March, 2008

Travelling in Cuba – Transport for Adventurers, Car-buffs and Athletes

March 26th, 2008 Tushar Mathur
When you travel abroad in most countries, the question of the best way to get around isn’t really addressed before you leave… but it should be when travelling to Cuba. A hire car, or a well worked public transport system would usually make transportation concerns an afterthought for when you get there, but with its less well developed road network, travelling in Cuba can be a real experience – and a crucial part of any tailor made holiday! Cuba’s transport is a real adventure – here’s a guide to some of the ways you can get around:

The City Hopper – Cuba travel by Train

In theory there are trains between a handful of the island’s major destinations, including Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos, Pinar del Rio and Santa Clara, negating the need for one of Cuba’s car rental services.

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Ten Great Things To Do When You Visit El Salvador

March 26th, 2008 Tushar Mathur
El Salvador is a Central American country along the Pacific Ocean and between Guatemala and Honduras. It is the smallest country in continental America and is fondly called Tom Thumb of the Americas. The country’s main tourist attraction is its beautiful beaches for surfing and swimming, but there are also great archeological sites to visit and lots of other exciting things you can do when you are in El Salvador.

1.) Ilopango

Ilopango markets are located east of the city of San Salvaador. Here you can roam the market and buy local arts, crafts and unique handmade goods.

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Ten Exciting Things To Do When Visiting Slovakia

March 26th, 2008 Tushar Mathur
Are you particularly fond of medieval stories? If you answered yes, then Slovakia will be a great place to visit. Because of its numerous fortified castles, medieval towns, caves, and mountains, it will delight any traveler looking for something different and unique to their personal experiences.

1.) Banská Bystrica

This resort is located between mountains which makes it a popular choice during winter and summer. In its center is the popular SNP square dating back to 13th century. It’s more popular structures are the Assumption of the Virgin Mary church, the enormous house of Veit Mühlstein, the renovated Stredoslovenske Muzeum reminiscent of renaissance house and the museum of the SNP.

2.) Nová Ba?a

This city is located in Central Slovakia where the mounts Pohronský Inovec and Štiavnické vrchy join.

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Grand Canyon Rafting–The Greatest Vacation in the World

March 11th, 2008 Tushar Mathur

As the snow continues to fall in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming my mind drifts toward the upcoming summer in the Colorado Plateau of Utah and Arizona. Not because I am chilled by the weather outside, but instead I am thrilled about the thought of water in the mighty Colorado River and in its largest tributary the Green River. I have traveled to Costa Rica and ridden the zip lines through the rainforest, I have seen the incredible animals of the Galapagos Islands, and walked on the glaciers of Alaska; but no place on Earth has captured my mind, body, and soul as the Grand Canyon has.

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