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VISIT ENGLAND – 5 THINGS YOU WILL LOVE & HATE ABOUT VISITING ENGLAND
VISIT ENGLAND – 5 THINGS YOU WILL LOVE & HATE ABOUT VISITING ENGLAND
VISIT ENGLAND – 5 THINGS YOU WILL LOVE & HATE ABOUT VISITING ENGLAND
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The diversified universe has given the individuals a variety of the most beautiful places. Their comeliness gives many oppressed ones a new hope to live for in this world. Many of these exotic places are so mesmerizing that these places surely depict the presence of heaven right here on earth. Every year millions of people travel to such locations around the globe to have a feel of peace and freedom to the soul. Most of them visit to get away from their daily hustle and bustle. Vietnam is one of such leading nations with its large and diversity of mind-boggling locations.
At Viet Bamboo Travel company established by the cooperation of professional tour experts, experienced and dynamic tourist guides. But both of us experience the great passion travel and willing to explore the new destinations around the world. We are specialized in group tours, private tours, family tours, special interest tours and adventure programs. We light your passion, and keep sharing our experience of these captivating regions with you.
If you would like to book one of our established tours, create your program, we will make your journey memorable with our Vietnam Tour Packages. We recognize that the clients always come first. Therefore, we care about every client and every tour we do, and we are committed to the quality of our services and the satisfaction of all our customers.
If you’re ready to visit Vietnam, then our new Taste of Vietnam tour package is for you. Our Vietnam tour packages comprise of different tours and have provided individual rates for these trips. These package travels are Vietnam Easy Tours, Vietnam Heritage Tours, Vietnam Adventure Tours, Vietnam Classic Tours, Vietnam Honeymoon Tours, Vietnam Golf Tours, Vietnam Special Tours, Vietnam Veteran Tours, Vietnam Muslim Tours, Vietnam Option Tours and Vietnam Overland Tours. In these package tours, you will explore the wonders of Ha Long Bay, Catba Island, Fansipan Mountain, Sapa town, Hue and the picturesque Hoi An and Halong Bay, a favorite with many travelers. Also, this tour adds the beauty of lush Mekong Delta, the amazing Cu Chi tunnels and vibrant Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Our tour packages have various affordable prices ranging between 310 USD-995USD. This tour has so much to offer to the people that getting comprehensive knowledge and enjoyment of the places is not possible in just a few days of the visit.
People would look up for a list of tourist sites present in the country, or they will try to take up the help of tourist guides to ensure a stress-free trip to the mesmerizing locations of Vietnam. The feeling would surely make anyone come and enjoy the trip to this beautiful country and its locations.
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THE BENEFITS OF TRAVELLING
A lot of different people love travelling and they will always jump at the idea to travel. Some people engage in travelling, not because they love it, but due to their job requirement. There are also some who only have few level of likeness for travelling and they will only do so once in a while mostly during holidays and vacations. It is very necessary to take everything you need to make your journey comfortable. If you are travelling to a meeting, official trip, or a business, it is of great importance to take along with you everything that will make travelling most fulfilling and enjoyable, because if you mistakenly forget something you would have needed to be taken along with you, it won’t just frustrate you but also affect the sweetness and purpose of the journey. Endeavor to take some extra cash with you, in-case of some unplanned expenses. Travelling involves planning ahead if you want to get a full benefit of your journey. For example, things you need for the journey and also the types of bag and suitcase suitable for the journey are what are expected for you to plan for before embarking on your journey. Though all these depend mostly on the mode and length of time you will be away from home. Obviously, your travel needs for a business trip would surely be different from a vacation.
THE BENEFITS OF TRAVELLING
Now the next question we need to ask is; why do we need to travel? Why do we need to leave our environment once in a while? Why are there needs for our emotional health to change environment? Most people don’t know the value of travelling, some even think travelling is mostly about fun, entertainment and enjoyment. And as much as these reasons cannot be under-estimated, there are still many more reasons to embark on that journey. Quoting Augustine of hippo when he said; “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page”. Travelling will give you the chance to do things you were unable to do. When you travel, you at least go out-doors. Leave your boring companions (computers, TVs) and mix with varieties of people with different culture. Travelling can be an opportunity for you to leave the hustling and buzzing life of the big cities to the relaxed and calm life of another location for at least few days or months. Some people travel to feel changes and move on with their lives, just like Robert Louis Stevenson said “I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake”. Some people’s reason to travel is to learn new things, new ideas, new cultures, just as stated by Mark Twain that “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” Travelling gives the chance to discover, explore and feel the pleasure of adventure.
The world as a whole keeps developing new and genuine reasons to travel, which has really helped move forward the tourism industry into growing worldwide and becoming the vast major profitable sector to the world economic. It’s no surprise that travel is of high increment every year. According to the recent figures published by WTTC (World Travel & Tourism Council), world tourism industry grew by 4%, and contributed $6.9 trillion to world GDP by direct and indirect impact. For the first time, international tourist arrivals reached 1.035 billion.
There are many benefits that accompany travelling, here are few of them:
RELIEF FROM STRESS:
As you journey through miles away from home, what your body gains is a freedom of responsibilities and a mind for relaxation and rest. Not only does your body enjoy these privileges but also does the mind. The thought of you knowing you can wake up when you feel like it and not going to work alone takes the mental stress away from you. Relief from stress is a major reason to embark on that journey. The thought of you going for a tour in Florida or Paris ignites the sweet sensation of excitement and happiness thus giving you a stress free feeling. Though travelling can be stressful at-times if there are lots of activities involved in your trip, but the stress from travelling is quite different from that of home stress because travel stress is a positive stress which is not accompanied with any form of worry or anxiety. Travel, being a great way to explore and connect with nature, helps you to relax physically and mentally. Studies have shown that nature has a way of activating your right-half of the brain which is responsible for stress relief. Truly, a change of environment aids in stress relief.
PHYSICAL BENEFITS:
Travelling gives you the chance of more movement, more walking, whether you are exploring the streets, taking a ride in a car (or boat), or taking a visit to the museum, all these activities help to stretch and strengthen the bone. You probably prefer to swim or lie on the beach, you can also enjoy the high dosage of vitamin D coming from the sun which is helpful for your bones as well as your positive emotions. Studies show that outdoor activities related to travelling lowers the chance of diabetic infection, aids in weight loss and also reduce the level of body cholesterol. Some studies however show that travel even improves better sleep.
CULTURAL BENEFITS
Sometimes we feel like staying anonymous. Other times we want to get out of responsibilities. Travelling gives the dual opportunities of experiences like these. It allows us to meet new people and learn new cultures, and it also broadens our knowledge of how people tend to accomplish their mission and goals in many different ways.
RELATIONSHIP BENEFITS
Nothing feels much better than travelling with a friend, lover or companion. Sharing the same idea, experience and having fun together increases bond between both partners. Research made it known that over 93% of youth aged 8-18 consider travel as “a quality time” spent with their parents and loved ones . 3 in 4 parents confirm how helpful travelling on vacation has been in strengthening the family bond.
HAPPINESS
Many people attach happiness with travelling, this can be true. Travellers often take pictures of their destinations and the fun activities attached to them. They take pictures of new foods, eye catching sights, and a lot more others. All of this will surely activate the happiness in you. Travel is enjoyable if you have enough money. Nothing can beat the unending benefits attached to travelling.
Most women have a love/hate relationship when it comes to traveling. So if you choose to go for a trip around Europe you need to have some basic items with you. The trick is to keep your look simple and smart. When we say smart we think about things you can do to make traveling more comfortable.
We all know that we walk a lot when we are going traveling. Especially in Europe you have so many beautiful places to visit. Heels are surely out of the question. You need to pick flats, sports sneakers or urban plimsolls. Try a pair with a fun print, velvet or metallic shoes.
- Denim Jacket
An essential and timeless item you surely need. You can definitely wear the denim jacket with any type of clothing. Regardless what your style is, the denim jacket will look amazing with any outfit.
- Rain Jacket
You need to be prepared for any weather. So it’s better to pack the rain jacket and rain boots also. Choose a fun rain jacket with a cute print. Just because it’s rainy, that doesn’t mean you need to spend your time in the hotel room.
- Comfortable
Wear neutrals and dark colors. It’s better to wear mostly black, we all know all-black outfits are so fashionable right now. You can add of course a complementary color like beige, burgundy or navy blue. Also a good advice is to minimize your jewelry. Instead of wearing too many bracelets and rings, keep your accessories to minimum.
- Layer Up
Wear your most cozy jeans or leggings, preferably in a dark color. Wear them with a simple tee and a relaxed blazer. For layering you can add a biker jacket and a scarf. We all know that on the plane sometimes it gets chilly too.
Extra Tips:
- Keep your makeup simple, skip the foundation and choose a moisturizing cream instead.
- Pack a stylish hat, like a fedora or a cloche hat.
- Purchase a colorful travel bag or a vintage one.
The Wonders of the Southern Hemisphere – Australia
For all those who haven’t planned their winter vacation for 2016 yet, we have a proposal for you: Australia. It’s one of the world’s largest countries in terms of surface (and, at the same time, with one of the lowest population densities), with an interesting fauna and nature, as well as indigenous people; but more importantly, it’s one of the warmest and welcoming places you can travel to. And, if you’re lucky, you might even get the chance to see one of Australia’s world trademarks: a kangaroo.
Sydney ought to be your prime destination. It is the country’s largest (and most developed) city. Most of Australia’s economic activity takes place in this almost 5 million strong metropolis, with the country’s most influential powerbrokers residing here, despite the official capital remaining in Canberra. The area was inhabited in the past by indigenous people, making it a sort of cradle of life for the continent. After the British Colonial occupation, the area was transformed into a penal colony for a hundred years and, afterwards, steadily grew to become the metropolis that it is today.
Sydney Opera House
The most important attraction in Sydney is its bay. The Sydney Opera House, built in the 70’s, on an island in the middle of the water, is the landmark building of the city, together with the Harbor Bridge. The latter can be climbed! – a special outdoor stairway equipped with safety gear allows visitors to get some fantastic views over the harbor.
Next on our list is the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This is the place where the famous Uluru Rock is located. The large sandstone formation attracts numerous tourists every year, especially because of its spectacular ever-changing colors. The park also includes unique fauna and flora and is one of the few places in the world where you can see wallabies.
Coming back to the coast, one must not miss the Great Barrier Reef. The place has been named the best location for snorkeling in the world by Lonely Planet – visitors willing to try snorkeling or scuba diving will gain access to numerous colorful and interesting species of fish and coral (some of them are specific to this part of the world and cannot be found anywhere else). Similarly, Australia’s Gold Coast, a superb shoreline in Queensland, is one of the world’s top surfing destinations, the combination between the modern skyline and the dark blue waters making a perfect scenery for photos. Enjoy!
The Wonders of the Southern Hemisphere – Australia
How To Haggle Like A Dominican
When in Rome do as the Romans do.
When in the Dominican Republic haggle like the Dominicans do.
As a native to California haggling or negotiating, if you prefer the more refined term, didn’t come naturally to me.
For those of us that grew up in developing countries, haggling has become a lost art that has been replaced by supermarket price tags and Amazon store fixed prices.
For Dominicans, haggling is a skill learned as child and is necessary to buy anything from vegetables to motorcycles. It took me about 2 months in the Dominican Republic to realize just about everything is negotiable.
Short story, if you wish to buy anything in the Dominican Republic, but don’t know how to haggle, you are likely to get ripped off. Fortunately, haggling isn’t a difficult skill to learn and with a practice you can become a haggling guru.
Here a 3 haggling tips that I learned during my time in the Dominican Republic that are sure to save you a load money on your vacation.
Figure Out Basic Prices
One of the most popular souvenirs in the Dominican Republic is amber jewelry made from local stones, so we will use that as an example for this article.
Let’s imagine for a second that you wish to buy an amber necklace from a tourist shop. How do you know what it is worth? How do you know if the vendor is ripping you off or not?
It isn’t really that hard, all you need to do is figure out the basic price of amber necklaces. The easiest way of doing this is go to 4 or 5 vendors and see what type of prices they offer.
You’d be surprised how much prices can vary. It is not uncommon to see one vendor literally selling the same item for half the price that another vendor ten feet away is selling it for.
Let’s say you talk to 4 or 5 vendors the high price for an amber necklace is 500 pesos and the lowest is 250 pesos. So now you know 250 pesos is your basic price, you will pay a maximum of 250 pesos on an amber necklace and no more.
A little later on, we will talk about how to use this knowledge to your benefit.
Look for defects or inferior traits in the product
Jewelry made of local stones such as amber or larimar or souvenirs that are hand carved out of local wood, almost always have small imperfections. The amber may be foggy or the carving may have a small nick or crack.
Most of us don’t mind those little imperfections, they give these handmade trinkets personality and character, but we don’t let the vendor know that. Imperfections are powerful tools to get a little bit better price.
For example, when looking at the amber necklace, you might hum and hall a little bit and tell the vendor, “I don’t know if I want it, the amber is a little foggy.”
You are almost guaranteed to get a price drop after pointing out the defect.
Haggling
Compare prices
You already have 250 pesos as your basic price for an amber necklace, now you get to use that knowledge. 9 times out of 10 the vendor that gives you the lowest price will not have the item you really like.
Maybe one vendor will sell you the amber necklace 250 pesos, but another vendor has the perfect necklace and he wants 400 pesos.
Now we can take tip #2 and add in tip #3.
Go to the vendor with the necklace you like and say something like this: “I don’t know if I want that necklace, that guy over there said he would sell me an amber necklace 250 pesos and it wasn’t as foggy as this one.”
The thought of you buying a better version of the item somewhere else, 95% of the time will make the vendor cut the price down to at least 250 pesos and many times will get them to drop to 225 or 200 to undercut the price of the other vendor and get the sale.
Amber necklaces are common souvenirs in the Dominican Republic, so we used it as an example, but this same process works for just about any item you would like to by.
Practice these haggling tips and you will be haggling guru saving tons of money before you know it.
Paris. The City of Lights and of Romance
Whenever foreigners travel to Europe to discovery the history and the magnificent culture of the continent, one of the first places they stop in is Paris. The capital of France is one of the continent’s most important cities, the cradle of French culture and an economic powerhouse matched only by a couple of metropolises on the planet. Because of its importance and size, Paris is well connected to all parts of the world, so it won’t be a problem getting there.
Hotels In Paris
Any visit to the City of Lights, as it is nicknamed, should of course start at the Eiffel Tower. Built for the World Expo in 1889, this 300 meter-tall iron structure designed by Gustave Eiffel attracts millions of tourists every year. The panorama from the top is amazing, one being able to see all of Paris’ monuments, both during day and at night. Since a few years, the first level of the tower received a brand new glass deck, making the Tour Eiffel experience even more exciting.
Eiffel Tower At Night
30 minutes away on foot, going through the Jardins de Tuilleries (the Gardens of Tuilleries, in English) – the only place in Paris where you can see through the three triumphal arches of the city, down the Champs Elysee – you’ll end up at the Louvre Museum. Probably the world’s biggest and most known museum, it houses almost anything, from ancient tools and inscriptions, to contemporary art, including Leonardo’s famous Mona Lisa and the statue nicknamed “Venus of Milo.”
Further down the road, passing the presidential palace that, unfortunately, cannot be visited, the Champs Elysee unfolds, with all its glamour and glitter and fancy shops. Nowadays, only some shops can be considered fancy, as the place is flooded with the likes of H&M and Zara. At the end of the famous boulevard, you’ll find the country’s pride and joy – the Arc de Triomphe – a symbol to the military might of France.
Paris_Arc_de_Triomphe
Other attractions in the capital include the Notre Dame Cathedral, located on the very quaint and old Ile de la Cite, the Orsay Museum, located in a former train station and housing numerous paintings and sculptures from the likes of Matisse, Rembrandt or Van Gogh, the Dome des Invalides, the military museum and the Centre Pompidou, France’s modern art gallery and one of the most interesting buildings in the country.
To end with a piece of advice, book at least one week for a visit to Paris. The city has so much more to offer than I can describe in this blog post. For some, Paris has been a life changing experience – hope it will be for you two.
Paris. The City of Lights and of Romance
