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The 9 Best Places To Travel On A Budget

October 25th, 2011 Tushar Mathur

It’s a horrible affliction: being driven by wanderlust and a desire to see the world…but not having enough money to do so. And yet, while it’s true that most people don’t have the cash to jet off to the Seychelles for the weekend, or spend a summer in the south of France – that doesn’t mean that one should give up the dream of traveling and seeing new places. Because, the truth is, travel should be a necessity – not a luxury. As all travel-lovers know, experiencing different corners of the world is one of the most important things a person can do in order to find happiness and contentment – which is why you shouldn’t let the fact that you don’t make $100,000 a year stop you from doing some sort of traveling. So, without further ado, here are the 9 best places to travel on a budget:

 

  1. Nicaragua. A lot of Central American countries have recently experienced some pretty seriously inflated prices due to their booming tourist industries – but Nicaragua is not one of them. Roundtrip flights to get there are relatively cheap, and you can expect to spend somewhere around 10 to 15 U.S. dollars a day on both food and entertainment. The Central American Volcanic Arc runs through Nicaragua, earning the country the nickname “The Land of Lakes and Volcanoes”. It’s a beautiful place – in addition to the country’s many lakes and volcanoes, there are gorgeous fertile valleys and majestic mountains.
  2. Philippines. The Philippines is considered an archipelago, consisting of 7,107 islands – and this southeastern Asian country is home to some of the most stunning beaches you’ll ever see. There are also mountain ranges, rainforests, and gorgeous inland bodies of water. You shouldn’t spend more than 20 dollars a day here; in fact, even that amount would be pushing it. Go beach camping along the Zambales Coast, take up surfing, or sample some of the delicious local cuisine – including halo-halo, a dessert made of ice, fruit, milk, and ice cream. Yum!
  3. Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hold off on making any judgment calls about this city, because Chattanooga is one of the coolest (untapped!) cities in America. In fact, Outside magazine just rated it as the #1 best city in the U.S. – and if you like any kind of outdoor activity, then you should think about making a trip here. The city and its surrounding areas are home to some awesome white water rafting, boulder gardens, and hiking trails. And it’s pretty cheap, too – to put things in perspective for you, the median home value in Chattanooga is $128,000.
  4. Namibia.

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Family Friendly Destinations in the Canary Islands

June 16th, 2011 Tushar Mathur

The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago made up of 14 separate islands. The great climate and national attractions make The Canary Islands a great place to visit while on vacation. With over 12 million visitors a year, The Canary Islands are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. They are also a great place for families to visit because of the vast amount of family friendly destinations.

Teide National Park

Teide National Park is located on the island of Tenerife and is centered around the largest mountain in Spain, Mount Teide. Mount Teide is also the third largest volcano in the world. Teide National Park was declared a national park in 1952, which makes it one of the oldest national parks located in Spain. The park is the most visited national park in Europe with an average of 2.8 million visitors each year, and is also one of the 12 Treasures of Spain. There is no better place to take the family because Tiede National Park is such a beautiful part of nature than can not be seen anywhere else in the world.

Pyramids of Güímar

The Pyramids of Güímar are located on the island of Tenerife and are six pyramid-shaped structures built from lava stone without the use of mortar. There were originally nine pyramids created, but only six have survived since they were built in the 19th century. The Pyramids of Güímar are something that can only be seen in The Canary Islands and are a must see for all-ages.

Caldera de Taburiente National Park

Caldera de Taburiente National Park is located on the island of La Palma of The Canary Islands. The main feature of the park is the large crater shaped mountain arch called the caldera. The caldera is 10 kilometers across and about 2000 meters deep The caldera is also the location of the last stand of the indigenous people during the Spanish conquest of The Canary Islands. This is just another beautiful nature site located in The Canary Islands.

Timanfaya National Park

Timanfaya National Park is located on the island of Lanzanote. The parkland is entirely made up of volcanic soil. The volcano is still active, so access is strictly regulated for the public. Due to the volcanic activity, a geyser of steam occurs every time water is poured on the ground. The Timanfaya National Park is part of the UNESCO Biosphere reserve located on Lanzanote.

Loro Parque

Loro Parque is a 33 acre zoo located on Tenerif, Spain. The zoo features over 3500 animals and has one of the largest collections of parrots in the world.

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MAURITIUS – A DREAM DESTINATION

December 7th, 2009 Tushar Mathur

MauritiusMauritius is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The island got its independence from the British in the year 1968.The languages spoken are French and Creole. The island has been described by a poet as the original heaven on the lines of which the heaven is created. The island has been divided into 9 divisions for the convenience of administration. The climate is tropical on account of its proximity to Tropic of Capricorn.

A traveler can plan the itinerary to Mauritius on the four directions North, East, south, and south-east. Grand Bay is a popular tourist place in the north. It has a beautiful beach by name “La Cuvette”. It has shopping malls, restaurants, and is also famous for night life. A public beach with pubs and shopping areas can be found in Pereybere. The biggest Hindu temple, the Maheshwarnath built in honor of lord Shiva can be visited in Troilet which is the longest village of the island.

The East has more of native attractions of the island. A colorful open market where the inhabitants of the east, meet in the village “Flacq” One of the most beautiful beaches of Mauritius which should not be skipped by a traveler is “Ile aux Cerfs”.It is a water sports paradise. South-east has not lagged behind in offering the traveler the beauty of Mauritius. A wild life enthusiast traveler can have treat to his eyes when he visits the wild life parks “lle aux Airgettes” and “Domaine du Chasseur”.

The west has contributed its share of nature to the traveler. The changing colors of the soil on account of the erosion of the volcanic ash are sighted in “Chamarel”. A bird park stretching to 25 hectares containing endangered birds species from various places can be seen in “Casela”.

Mauritius is also famous for water sports. Wind surfing, sailing and water skiing is done from the famous beach Grand Bay

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