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This is a post about 5 of the most exciting & enjoyable things to do in Bangor, Northern Ireland.
1. Bangor Castle Walled Garden
This beautiful garden, which is located in Castle park, provides 2.5 acres of prestigious horticulture, entertainment for all the family, and a great day out. The garden has 4 different sections, all with different natures.
This beautiful park was designed in the 1840s, by the esteemed Ward family. It was a private garden until April 2009, when it was reopened & restored by the North Down Borough Council, and it is now one of the most reputable places in Ireland. The garden has won many awards, including the Royal Horticultural Society Reward for Permanent Landscaping.
There is free entry, and it has been open since the 3rd of April this year. It will be closed for Christmas starting at November 1st, and will reopen again April next year. 9.8/10
2. Pickie Family Fun Park
In 2012, Pickie park received what most people might call a “makeover”. With an investment of 2.6 million, Pickie was completely transformed, and is now the vibrant park that we now know of. It is one of the top 10 attractions in Northern Ireland, and it really does provide a fun day out for all the family.
Guests love the return of the old favorites, as well as some new attractions. The Pickie Puffer steam train, the huge Pickie Pedal Swans, the Park’s favorites. And the new attractions, mini-golf, splash pad, and even electric cars for the younger ones!
Pickie even has changing facilities, and a great cafe to boot. The cafe has many different foods, cold drinks, pastries, and child friendly foods too.
Pickie is a great place to go, and it really does make a memorable day out for all the family!
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3. Crawfordsburn Country Park
The Crawfordsburn Country park is a renowned place in Northern Ireland, many people going to visit and at the very least knowing about it. Two superb beaches, a spectacular forest and even a remarkable waterfall to top it off. Crawfordsburn Country Park has a spectacular view across Belfast Lough, and a cafe. It even possesses a great visitors center for people who are curious to learn about it.
It also has a huge group of lovely animals such as squirrels, hedgehogs and even the odd badger. It is the perfect place to go for a serene nature walk. This is a fun place for the old and young alike. Everything about this Park really is astounding! 8.5/10
4. Ward Park
Ward park is a massive park boasting 37 acres of land, with many attractions. Attractions such as 10 extraordinary tennis courts, a play-park for the younger ones, cricket pitches, and a breathtaking view from the side of the marvelous lake.
There is even a sanctuary for wildlife with many different exotic birds, and a bandstand that has free music every Sunday in July and August. Everything about this special park gives you a reason to go. It is honestly a great way to spend some time walking through the park, admiring the animals or just watching your children play in the playground. 8.5/10
Eddie Irvine’s sports.
Created in 2003, by formula 1 legend Eddie Irvine, Eddie Irvine Sports is a really great place. This sports center, family-run, is one of NI’s top sports centers. With the track being created by Eddie Irvine himself, Eddie Irvine Sports is easily the best indoor Karting venues in the whole of Northern Ireland. The Karting is suitable for newcomers, as well as people who know how to race.
Having just a Karting track would not be enough to put it on this list though, not at all. As well as having Karting tracks created by a racing legend, this sports center possesses 6 3g football pitches, a paintball arena and a laser combat arena. Also having Room2Race simulators, this is an exciting & Fun place to go, especially when you’re craving for a bit of excitement! Definitely a 9/10.
These are obviously my personal views & hopefully you have enjoyed reading them. Thank you very much for your time and I hope you come to this website again!
Iowa is often neglected by tourists because of how rural and non-Big-Night-Life it can seem to someone who’s accustomed to places like San Francisco, LA or New York.
But Iowa has much to offer those who actually want a taste of the slow life, and the Hawkeye State’s the right place to be for both “down-home” county-fair-like festivals, and the big ones that just can’t help but be mentioned because they draw lots of people.
Here are just a few to get you started:
The Des Moines Art Festival
Now, June is already over, so you’ll have to wait till next year, but Des Moines’ big annual art festival near the Des Moines River is not an event to miss. They pull artists of all stripes in from all over, and it’s at that perfect time of year when it’s still spring-like but tipping towards full-on summer. And because the festival is held near downtown, you get a chance to experience the night life after the art vendors have closed up for the day.
What kinds of art are featured? Pretty much anything you can think of—from pottery, to paintings, to jewelry, fabric art, and even wood carving. It’s a visual smorgasbord, and a feast for the nose as well, as many food vendors come to provide hungry festival-goers with tasty treats. If you’re an art lover and want a laid-back party atmosphere, come to Des Moines’ art festival, which usually occurs the second week of June.
The Iowa State Fair
This was mentioned in the first article about Iowa, and it’s such a big deal that it deserves a second mention. Considering the fair is starting in just shy of three weeks, on August 13th, and ending ten days later, here’s a small lowdown on what’s happening this year:
The Iowa State Fair
The Grandstand is one of the major things going on with world-famous acts coming in and playing. Carrie Underwood is one of them, as is Reba McEntire and Def Leppard.
There are three permanent attractions at the Fair that you absolutely cannot miss: 1) the Sky Glider, a ski-lift-like ride that goes across the fairgrounds giving you an amazing view of the place from up above. 2) The “Ye Olde Mill,” a “tunnel-of-love”-type ride that’s been at the Fair since the early 1900s. 3) Giant Slide. This is actually something of a new thing, but definitely give it a go!
If you’re interested in agriculture at all, then hit the Ag Building for a taste of what goes on in Iowa’s agricultural scene: from the bee exhibit (they sell honey-sticks that would make Winnie-the-Pooh drool, it’s so delicious!), to the ever-famous Butter Cow sculpture that’s been an Ag Building staple since 1911. There have been four main sculptors up till 2006, when a fifth sculptor, Sarah Pratt, who apprenticed for 15 years under the fourth sculptor, Norma “Duffy” Lyon, took Norma’s place. In addition to the Butter Cow, Sarah has sculpted “Superman,” from “Superman Returns,” in honor of Norwalk, IA native Brandon Routh, that dead-ringer-for-Christopher Reeve who donned the cape and tights for the role. (Hey, no matter what Iowans thought of the movie, we loved that an Iowa native got chosen to be the last son of Krypton!)
And this is just a mere taste of what goes on at the Fair.
Glenn Miller Festival—Clarinda
If you love big band music from the 1940s, you can do no better than to come to the Glenn Miller festival in Clarinda. The festival happens in early June to honor the memory of Glenn Miller, who went missing in action during WWII while directing the Glenn Miller AAF band.
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival—Cedar Rapids
As you might guess, this is an event to honor the anniversary of American Independence, and it happens from late June to early July. It’s been a popular event for nearly 30 years, with all kinds of attractions including classic rock concert nights, lots of wonderful food, and of course, a patriotic pops concert, concluding with night-time fireworks on July 4th.
RAGBRAI—Iowa-wide Event
What is RAGBRAI? It’s the oldest and largest touring bicycle ride in the world, and it happens in late July. It’s a 7-day, 500-mile-long trek across Iowa, and it’s sponsored by the Des Moines Register, the newspaper from Des Moines that’s read by thousands of people. Hence the acronym’s meaning: Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. Towns across Iowa that get chosen as part of the riders’ overnight and daytime ride-throughs pull out all the stops to make sure the riders are welcomed with open arms, treated to parties, music, and of course, plenty of food, drink and places to put their heads for the night. You could easily say this is probably the biggest statewide festival next to the Iowa State Fair, only it’s a lot more mobile—and there’s no butter cow.
National Balloon Classic–Indianola
If you love hot air balloons, and of course, hot air balloon races, come to Indianola, just ten minutes south of Des Moines in late July through early August to see the widest array of hot air balloons from all over the world. It’s an event that’s been hopping and happening for nearly fifty years!
It’s not just about balloon races though. It’s an event that includes balloon rides, kids’ activities and more! But even if you don’t take a ride yourself, just spread out a blanket and watch the beauties float against the blue Iowa sky. And yes, you just might find yourself humming the old Captain & Tenille song: “Up Up & Away…”
These are just some of the many, many festivals happening around the Hawkeye State. You definitely won’t find anything like these events in too many other places. As the motto for this year’s State Fair goes, “Nothing Compares.” If you truly want to get away from the larger cities and want to experience a slightly slower pace, come to Iowa for one or more of our yearly festivals. We’d love to see you there!
Vacationing In Iowa: The Hawkeye State
Many people who travel either within the United States as American citizens, or from abroad generally don’t think about the Midwest. All the “super-touristy” places are either San Francisco, New York, Chicago, L.A., and so on.
Iowa
But the great thing about the Midwest, even as “hick-ish” as some people make it out to be, is that it can be an idyllic getaway for those folks who are tired of super-sized cities with super-sized attitudes. One of the best states in the Midwest to get away to is Iowa, also known as the Hawkeye State, likely named for the many red-tailed hawks in the area. If you’ve never seen a red-tailed hawk, go look them up in Google. They’re spectacular birds.
But interestingly enough, the hawk is not the state bird. That role belongs to the Eastern Goldfinch, which, interestingly enough, is shared by New Jersey and Washington State.
Nature Havens
If you love fishing, any kind of boating, such as canoeing, kayaking, or sailboating, hiking, camping or just wandering about in nature and listening to birds and finding a “thoughtful spot,” for meditation, Iowa is the state to be in. We have many stunning state parks, conservation and recreation areas. One of those state parks is Ledges State Park in Boone, west of Ames on Highway 30.
Iowa Nature
This is one of the best places for nature walks and hiking because the Boone area boasts one of the largest forested places in Iowa, along the Des Moines River Valley. To be fair, there are not a lot of remaining forested areas in Iowa, owing to all the corn and soy fields. That’s just been the way of things over the last 150-odd years. But Ledges gives you a decent idea of what it was like long before humans got their hands on all the trees once upon a time.
Or perhaps a comparison, to say, the Elven realms of “Lothlorien” or “Rivendell” would be more than adequate, because Ledges State Park is very hilly terrain, with tons of trees and glorious ferns at the bases of these trees. And there’s a waterfall pouring into a small pond or lake where kids can play and cool off during the humid Iowa summers.
Another place that’s great for nature walks and to see Iowa’s role in environmental conservation is the Grimes Farm and Conservation area just outside of Marshalltown, also close to Highway 30, on the eastern side of Interstate 35. This place boasts a large boardwalk area built by past Eagle Scouts, as well as numerous flat hiking trails, and a bike trail that runs right by—and under—the Union Pacific railroad line. So if you are a “trainspotter,” this is the place to be to watch for trains, because Marshalltown is a very busy corridor for the Union Pacific line.
City Life
Heading back west, go about forty miles to Ames, which boasts Iowa State University—one of the most famous agricultural and tech colleges in the country. But apart from that, Ames has been rated one of the best college towns to be in. It has a perfect blend of small-town Iowa charm plus the hustle and bustle of city life that more active people enjoy. If you enjoy organic and vegetarian food and want to cook your own food while on vacation, you can do no better than Wheatsfield, a health food co-op located near Grand Avenue. They also have a deli and sit-down area complete with a WiFi hot spot, so settle in, get cozy and enjoy the wonderful smells of herbs and incense.
Iowa City
Once you’re done there, go up to Campus town via Lincoln Way and head for one of Ames’ best-kept secrets: A beading shop known as “Grandma’s Attic.” If you really like making jewelry or just like stones, crystals, statuary, incense, and other bohemian-type items, this is the place to be for even a day’s mental and emotional R&R. Christie, the owner, is very welcoming and friendly and she has all kinds of fun things to look at, touch and play around with. Her shop is usually open Tuesdays through Saturdays, opening at around 11:30 and closing around 6:30 most nights.
This is by no means the end of entertainment in Ames. “Grandma’s Attic” just happens to be a well-known spot to the locals, and is truly a fantastic place for friendly conversation—especially about beading and, for all you Whovians out there, Christie is a Whovian as well, so you can get a lively conversation going with her about that, too.
About a half-hour south of Ames is Des Moines, Iowa’s capital city. Where Ames boasts 60,000 people on average, Des Moines has bigger bragging rights at about 207,000, just to round it off to an even number. Des Moines is home to the Simon Estes Amphitheatre, right along the Des Moines River, the Civic Center, which has hosted various plays and musicals over the years, from “Annie” to “Phantom of the Opera,” and others. Both of these are right in the heart of downtown Des Moines, so if you want to get to know the heart and soul of this beautiful city and its artsy scene, go here, because this is also where the Des Moines Art Festival is held during the month of June.
Cedar Rapids Iowa City
Also home to Des Moines is the Iowa State Fairgrounds, where the Iowa State Fair takes place each year around the second week and a half of August, just before school starts. It’s been boasting record turnouts in recent years, owing to people taking to the notion of “staycations,” but because of this, business has boomed for vendors who come to the fair to sell their wares. There is so much to see and do at the State Fair each year, with various acts coming in to play in the Grandstand. This is the place to sample classic Iowa State Fair food, if you haven’t already. Plus now there is also vegetarian fare, by increasing demand.
This is just the corn tassel of all there is to do in Iowa, and Ames and Des Moines are just two of the major cities that boast so much fun that’s tucked away here away from those who usually keep their sights set on bigger places to be. Let’s put it this way: they don’t know what they’re missing.
Travel Amsterdam: Free Things In The Capital Of Fun
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Favourite Foods To Eat -When You Are Out And About
Do you ever have one of those days when you go to cook the dinner and you cannot think of anything you like to cook. Well this evening I was sitting chatting with my kids after a marathon of eating out for a few days and was feeling inspired with ideas for food you can get when you are out and about in a few different locations. Here are some of them
Malaysian Duck Curry
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Burritos
Doner Kebab
Chicken Baguette
Tacos
Chicken Wings From Pizza Hut
Cheesey Garlic Bread From Pizza Hut
Supreme Deep Pan Pizza From Pizza Hut Instead of Beef And Onion Ham And Pineapple
Barbecued Chicken Wings With Celery Sticks
Chicken Satay Kebab And Rice
Pork Sate Kebab And Rice
Red Thai Curry With Sticky Rice
Vegetable Tempura with sweet chilli dip
Pofferjes
Bacon And Cheese PanaKook
Fish From The Fish Shop
Chips And Mayonaise
Roast Beef Dinner
Country Fried Chicken
The Best Pastries You Can Imagine
Now this may not look like the most vast list of foods you have ever seen or the tastiest but first you need to to know where to go to get them.
So In the rest of this post I am going to tell you where you can get hold of them
And Believe me they are the tastiest 🙂
Okay lets start off with the Malaysian Duck Curry one of my favourites it is an award winning asian takeaway in Bangor Northern Ireland called Baywon
Chicken Tikka Biryani is another one of my favourite foods but it is also important where you get it from I personally recommend the Star Of Bengal in Bangor Northern Ireland if you are looking for a good Chicken Tikka Biryani
Badass Burritos In Lisburn
Doner Kebab, Chicken Onions And Pepper hot baguette, Beef Tacos
I recommend Abra Kebabra in Dublin it is on the main road from Belfast to Dublin as you arrive into Dublin you cannot miss it on the left hand side.
The Chicken Baguettes, Donor Kebabs and Beef Tacos are all awesome make sure you take advantage of their sauces too Taco, Kebab , Garlic Chilli Sauce ETC..
About ten doors up from Abra Kebabra in Dublin is a Thai Restaurant My favourite dish there is there Duck Thai Red Curry with Sticky Rice And Vegetabe Tempura for a starter comes high on the list of top recommendations.
Not forgetting Pizza Hut of course the restaurants I generally go to are in The Oddysey Arena in Belfast or at the Omniplex in Lisburn Northern Ireland but I could imagine you should be able to get the exact same dishes in Pizza hut worldwide as I have been to Pizza hut in Sofia Bulgaria, Greece , Dublin and lots of other countries and generally found the taste pretty much the same standard so far.
Chicken Wings From Pizza Hut
Cheesey Garlic Bread From Pizza Hut
Supreme Deep Pan Pizza From Pizza Hut Instead of Beef And Onion Ham And Pineapple
You can also get up to 7% Back at Pizza Hut By Ordering Vouchers at CashbackNorthernIreland.com
Barbecued Chicken Wings With Celery Sticks also they do the most amazing steaks as well at
Favourite Foods To Eat -When You Are Out And About
What to do in Florida
Florida is a city that will offer the individual, couple, family, group of friends, bachelors and bachelorettes something memorable and exciting in terms of tourist attractions. It is assumed that Florida is only about surf, sun and sand and that nothing else happens there. Actually, some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, historical sites and amusement or theme parks can be found in Florida. No matter which part of the world that you are from, you will not miss something to enjoy here. Some of the top things to do in Florida include:
Visit The Castillo de San Marcos: This is a fort that is found in the St. Augustine area. This is a building that was considered one of the earliest settlements by the Europeans. It is considered a formidable fort because it was completely immune to surprise attacks. Its unique diamond design as well as its rich history makes this one of the top things to do in Florida.
Visit Disneyworld and Universal Orlando Resort: The kids and the adults who are kids at heart will definitely enjoy these 2 magical amusement parks. Disneyworld has 4 theme parks, a number of hotels and resorts as well as an Animal Kingdom. This is where all your magical fantasies created in the most popular films and animations from this studio come to life. Universal Orlando Resort has 2 theme parks, the famous Universal City Studios, hotels and even a nightclub. Getting in touch with your childhood while having a great time as adults will be well taken care of at these two theme parks.
Soak it up at Fort Lauderdale: This is a series of beaches, boats, canals, sun and sand. It was once known as the spring break destination but has now become the place to visit when looking for some sophistication and fun at the beach.
Appreciate Space at Kennedy Space Centre: Lovers of the skies will be able to take tours and even witness an actual launch of a spacecraft from this center that has been the launch pad of each and every space vessel launch since the 1960’s. There is a museum, movie theatre and a bus tour that the whole family can enjoy.
Cruise the Everglades: Take an airboat ride on this vast shallow river with rich grass cover. You will be able to view dolphins, alligators, bald eagles, manatees, exotic plants and trees such as the mangrove as well as the endless mass of grass covering this river. Not only will you be able to take an airboat tour, but you can hike, kayak, canoe and go fishing at the Everglades. This is for those looking to be one with nature.
Party it up in South Beach: This is the most popular spot in Florida in terms of pop culture. There was not a single TV show or film that is set in Florida that did not have this iconic beach in it. Lovers of art, the nightlife, fashion and the high life would definitely enjoy what South Beach has to offer.
What to do in Florida
5 Reasons to go to Vietnam on Your Next Holiday
Although not an off the beaten track destination, Vietnam often doesn’t even make it to the top ten list of aspiring travelers. We’ve all heard about it due to the war and many of us have seen pictures of its famous landmarks, but few actually look at it as a holiday destination. It’s time that Vietnam is viewed as the stunning holiday spot that it is, so here are just a few reasons why you should take your next vacation to this stunning country.
5 Reasons to go to Vietnam on Your Next Holiday
The Natural Scenery
Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam’s most well known natural gems. It truly exceeds any regular tourist trap with its silky blue waters, giant limestone towers and quiet, uninhabited beaches. Although the most famous, Vietnam has more to offer than just the bay. Visit the mountain town of Sapa for misty views of rolling mountains, terraced rice fields and tiny villages amongst it all. Travelers through Vietnam can visit some of the largest cave systems in the world, trek through rain forests and national parks and get caught up in some adventurous activities in the forested highlands. Visit the beaches of Nha Trang and enjoy the underwater life with a snorkeling trip on Phu Quoc Island.
North Vietnam
The Activities
Navigating yourself from sight to sight around the cities won’t be the only thing keeping you busy on your holiday. Try adventure sports such as canyoning, sea kayaking, paddle boarding and rock climbing or explore the beaches with snorkeling, diving trips or just a dip by the coast. Travelers can visit historic locations and museums or spend their days in and out of the culturally significant cafes. See the famous water puppet shows, take a cooking class or rent a motorbike and explore the countryside. There is always something new to discover.
The History
Occupied by many and ravaged by war, Vietnam has a lot of history to share with visitors. You can see the war museum and imperial palace in Saigon, or just roam around Hanoi until you stumble upon captured American helicopters and war planes. In Hanoi you can visit the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh himself or check out the Cu Chi war tunnels right outside of Saigon.
The Affordability
Holidays can get expensive but in Vietnam, the price is right. Due to such a low cost of living and fantastic exchange rate to most western currencies, travel in Vietnam is extremely low budget. Nice hotels can run a measly $30 dollars a night and hostel
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5 Reasons to go to Vietnam on Your Next Holiday
Travel destinations – April
April is the month when spring is already starting to take effect widely. The sun shines almost everywhere and the heavy coats and jackets are not worn anymore. If you woke up from hibernation, it’s time to visit some of the most interesting destinations the world has to offer in April.
New Orleans, Louisiana. New Orleans is the jewel of the North American state of Louisiana. It shimmers just above the confluence of the mighty Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico. The heart of the city lies between these rivers and the lake Pontchartrain. Because of the shape of the river, which meanders around the city, it was nicknamed Rotary city, although it is more convenient for New Orleans to be nicknamed “relaxation city” – in favor of the relaxed atmosphere of the city, but also the climate.
Why in April? Because from April 24-26 & April 30 – May 3. the famous New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is held, which was founded in 1970. It is one of the most important and most prestigious festivals in the USA, as well as in the world. This year, you can see stars like as Elton John, Pitbull, John Legend, No Doubt, Lady Gaga, The Who well as many others. During the break from music you can visit the “Robinson” house and the “Lafayette” cemetery with its ornamented crypts and tombs. At this spot the movie “Interview with the Vampire” (1994) was filmed. There are many other sites you can visit as well.
San Antonio, Texas. If you have never been to Texas, USA, April is the right month to do so. At this time everything is marked by the Battle of the Alamo in San Antonio, traditionally for more than 100 years the San Antonio Fiesta is held. It had started out as a remembrance of the Battle of the Alamo, but has grown into an event that brought the city more than $300 million of profit annually. The Battle of Flowers Parade is particularly prominent, which is usually held around the middle of the event, which lasts a little more than two weeks. The Battle of Flowers Parade is interesting as an event because it is entirely produced by women and it has hundreds of thousands of visitors. Almost 100 thousand volunteers participate in this truly grand event. While you’re in San Antonio, be sure to visit The Alamo house, Paseo del Rio, Spanische Governor Palast or, for example, San Fernando Cathedral. San Antonio is a destination you will remember.
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Botswana, Africa. If you are adventurous and you have a fearless spirit, go on a safari in Botswana. Botswana is home to one of the best safari events in the world. From Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta to the luxury camps, an unforgettable experience just waiting to happen to you. The first destination on this extravagant and adventurous enterprise is certainly the Victoria Falls. With over 550 million liters of water per minute, which dominantly produces fantastic sound, this waterfall is one of the greatest natural beauties. What you can experience in the environment is the challenging bungee jumping, flight above the falls, Zambezi river cruise over dinner and the sunset. Next you will need, to raise the adrenaline, is a flight over the Okavango Delta. You cannot visit Africa without experiencing the sweetness of wild life. Also, other than the helicopter flight, you are able to ride and run deep in into the powerful delta. You must visit the heart of the delta, the so-called Mahaba Island and Eagle Island, where you will find refuge in luxury camps. There you can afford a few days off and everyday safari, where you will easily come across elephants, hippos and other wildlife.
Travel destinations – April
Travel destinations – March
Travelling is usually reserved for the summer and winter months when we’re on holiday, because during the year we are not always able to take time and visit to the desired destination, either because of business and private obligations. However, this is not always the case. A great offer of happenings around the world in 2015 gives us a chance to, even if it’s for a couple of days, go away and recharge our batteries for the exhausting duties that await us.
Singapore during March. Huge skyscrapers, delicious food resulting from a mixture of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences, a great opportunity for shopping and exciting life in different quarts make Singapore a great destination. Popularly called the “microcosm of Asia”, this small island based nation will delight every visitor by its contrasts, strict rules, but also places for complete enjoyment. Singapore is very densely populated, and the center of the city is composed of several districts, known as the Central Business District, where the center of nightlife is. Those who have come to rest should go to one of three beaches on the island of Santos, located south of the city and the entrance is paid two dollars. Although it is quite expensive for “ordinary” visitors, you should visit and take a swim for at least one day. What is especially interesting during March is the Future Music Festival Asia 2015, which is to be held on 13th and 14th March. Ticket price for this event is 122 pounds, and this year it includes Avicii, Afrojack, The Prodigy, Fatboyslim and many more. It certainly ranks Singapore as a destination which is not to be missed in March.
Singapore
Australia and New Zealand during March. Those who love sports, especially cricket should not to miss to visit Australia or New Zealand in March. Why? Because the 11th Cricket World Cup from is held in almost all major cities of Australia and New Zealand, from mid-February to the end of March. The winner gets a prize of nearly $ 4 million which adds to the excitement of the competition. Australia offers some of the most unique and most beautiful landscapes in the world. The pristine rainforests, coral reef Great Bonnier and the majestic landscape – Outback are not to be missed. Perhaps some of the most recognizable images of Australia are Uluru or Ayers Rock, which are sacred to the local community. This is a country of friendly people who carry a smile on their face and have a high level of hospitality. On the other hand, the New Zealand is graced with a variety of natural beauties and cultural heritages. Green forests, pleasant climate, unique wildlife. Moving from north to south we can see geysers and white sand beaches interchange, as well as numerous fjords, lakes and glaciers. This is also the country of extreme sports like bungee jumping. Do not miss to visit the famous tourist destination – Milford Sound, where directly from the sea rises high cliff enriched with waterfalls.
New Zealand
Dublin, Ireland during March. There is almost no place in the world where March 17th is not celebrated as St. Patrick’s Day, especially in Ireland. The famous legend talks about one of the most popular Irish patron saints and about how he explained the Holy Trinity using the three leaf clover, known as the “Shamrock”. The Irish have added the fourth leaf later, as a symbol of good luck. St. Patrick’s Day’s feast is a tradition lasting for over a thousand years. On that day, which is during the Great Lent, Irish families traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Great lent is stopped for the day, and people dance, drink and eat traditional Irish dishes. Traditional symbols of this day are clover leaf and the color green. Until 1970, Irish laws were prohibiting restaurants from working on that day. But in the beginning of 1995, the Irish government began a campaign to use St. Patrick’s Day as an advertisement for the promotion of tourism and Ireland. On this day Dublin is visited by more than one million people. In the town you should visit the Book of Kells, which is located at Trinity College. Also what is interesting to attend is the tour of the Guinness museum, where you eventually learn how to pour beer (and get a certificate).
Travel destinations – March
