The thought of chowing down on Vegemite, and kangaroo might turn your stomach, but when visiting Australia consider sampling these local delicacies and many more. At nearly 90 years old, Vegemite is an Australian institution. 22 million jars of the thick brown spread are sold in Australia each year, but it’s often feared by foreign […]
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The busy markets of Asian nations like Thailand and Vietnam are a mecca for bargain shoppers, but the culture shock of bargaining can scare some foreign tourists. The process won’t be so daunting if you follow these simple tips. It’s good to get a feel for the markets before you commit to your first purchase. […]
Hong Kong offers a range of restaurants to suit all palettes, but if you want to eat like the locals make sure you try Dim Sum. Dim Sum is about more than cuisine; it’s a cultural experience which will show you the real Hong Kong. While dining in the Western world is a private affair, […]
A hangi is a traditional meal enjoyed in the island nations of New Zealand and the South Pacific. In Samoa it is called umu, and in Fiji it’s known as lovo. Hangi refers both to the food eaten, the method it is cooked, and the underground oven it’s cooked in. At a hangi, different meats […]
With so much of the Pacific now transformed by tourism, the unspoiled wonder of Yap in Micronesia is even more enticing. This is the kind of place which gives us a glimpse into what all of the Pacific must have been like centuries ago. The locals don loincloths and hibiscus skirts. They build their houses […]
At 2507 kilometers long The Ganges, which stretches from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, is nowhere near as long as the Nile, the Amazon, or the Mississippi. But its might comes from a much deeper place. The river is regarded as the lifeblood of India, a water source which gives the Asian nation […]
In this world of global tourism, there are very few unspoiled areas. One spot that can boast such a title is Jiuzhaigou Valley, or Nine Village Valley as it is commonly called. This picturesque alpine location lies in the Sichuan province, around 450 kilometers from the capital, Chengdu. Its English name comes from the nine […]
Learn about Mexico City as a premier travel spot for vacationers of all shapes and sizes. When most people thing about a vacation in Mexico, they think about the beaches of Cabo San Lucas, sunsets in Puerto Vallarta, dinners in Mazatlan or snorkeling in Cancun. While these popular Mexican vacation ideals can be the perfect […]
