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Things to do in Nicaragua

October 4, 2017

Cerro Negro Volcano

This is a must do in Leon. The walk to the top and around the crater was great. Travel to Nicaragua and climb Cerro Negro Volcano, to enjoy the beautiful views from the top, which are priceless that black sand covering a large area is really a beauty. The feeling of the wind up there and feeling the heat of an active volcano at the same time is pretty cool. The board is really awesome try to go as fast and forget your fear because once you are down you will want to do it all over and over again. The tour cost $30 plus $5 for entry into the park. You won’t regret for the money spent because of the breathtaking views.

Masaya Volcano National Park

Travel to Nicaragua and visiting this Masaya Volcano national park which is very organized and well run. Is worth for the money spent on the visit. There is stunning view at the border of this spectacular volcano. You can go by car up to the border of the crater. It is very impressive at daytime, but even more at night (in the evening). It’s an unforgettable experience for you to see the red and yellow colors of the lava in the darkness. If you are in Managua you should Double check that there is still lava. Travel to Nicaragua may be long but it is really worth.

Isla Ometepe

The Isla Ometepe island is beautiful and definitely worth a visit. Rent a scooter or motorcycle and go around yourself, it requires a few days to be explored fully and the climb to the two volcanoes is challenging due to the hot weather. Don’t miss the butterfly’s sanctuary as it is the best example of conservation. You need more than two days to understand how Ometepe works. There’s plenty to do and lots of activities to keep children engaged and occupied. Definitely, it is worth to make the effort to visit the island. Travel to Nicaragua is long but really worth.

Laguna de Apoyo

This Laguna de Apoyo is great with teenagers. The water is lovely and warm. There are lots of activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding or simply lying in the sun taking in the stunning surroundings. If you’re looking for majestic views then you’re in the right place. This is one of the best places to swim and relax in Nicaragua. There are no vendors or (usually) crowds. It just tranquil beauty and a perfect temperature clean lake. It has the most stunning sunrise. It’s a great place to stay if you are looking for a quiet little retreat to relax for a while.

Somoto Canyon

The Canyon is nice and unique and it was super fun for everybody. The tour through the Canyon is absolutely unique and a must-do for every traveler in Nicaragua. You walk, swim, climb and jump your way through the Canyon which is a great experience. You can choose your own level of adventure by jumping from 2-20 meters high cliffs. You must be fit for the tour; especially if you jump as climbing some rocks might be dangerous and slippery.

Playa Las Penitas

Travel to Playa Las Penitas and see the beach and surrounding areas are visually stunning. This waterside town and beach is a great location to enjoy the water. If you love surfing you will love this place, you won’t find huge waves like on TV but you will enough waves to surf. There is hostel right at the beach, as well as hotels. Here, there are all kinds of food from vegan to carnivore to seafood. It’s only 20kms away from Leon. Most of the places are quite expensive along this beach. This is a highly recommended day trip away from the bustle and heat of Leon.

San Juan Del Sur Beach

The place is very nice and full of tourists; Travel to San Juan Del Sur Beach, there are various activities to do like surfing and fishing, many restaurants and bars and a nice vibe with music in many places. The sunset is breathtaking. This town of San Juan Del Sur is blessed you to have a long beach that spreads across the whole bay. Here all the local town action happens, Soccer Games, Volleyball, families and street performers.

Ojo de Agua

Travel to Ojo de Agua, It’s a very Relaxing and refreshing spot For $5 you get to spend the day swimming and playing in the perfect crystal clear water that is always the perfect temperature. There is a more tranquil pool as well as the large pool that has a rope swing and a slack line to cross. There is both food and drink available to buy on site. Nice swimming location with a natural spring that is turned into the pool. Travel to Nicaragua is little expensive but really worth it.

Fun Things to do in NYC

September 8, 2017

Chris

USA

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New York City never falls short of amazing you with its iconic landmarks, world-class food, and fashion. Visit these NYC attractions to spend some fun time filled with an adrenaline rush, thrill, and excitement.

Times Square

This world famous NYC attraction with its energized vibe has something for everyone. The lively flashing lights, television broadcasts, billboards featuring bikini models, and the strolling crowd will make it a delightful location to visit.

Empire State Building

The pencil-shaped skyscraper, a New York City symbol, features visual arts, design and architecture. You can have a panoramic NYC view from its 86th floor, or if your adventurism calls you, you can try it from the 106th floor observatory of this NYC attraction.

Museum of Modern Art

MoMA features something that makes this NYC attraction worth visiting. It exhibits incredible and jaw dropping masterpieces created by some world-class artists like Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Picasso’s Les Demoiselles de Avignon. Glass walkways here, offer the view at various angles.

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Being one of a kind museum, it has enormous pieces of artworks, more than 2 million of them from 5,000 years. This NYC attraction with its maze-like corridors and collections can keep you engaged for over a week. Do check it out.

Brooklyn Bridge

It is one the NYC attractions that is world famous and has featured in movies as well. The bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East river. Take a walk on the elevated walkway, constructed especially for the skaters, commuters, and cyclists.

American Museum of Natural History

It is incredibly the largest Natural history museum in the world. On the size end, it takes up to four city blocks for its space. This museum houses over 30 million artifacts kept in 45 exhibition halls. These artifacts are a collection from land, sea and outer space.

Central Park

You want an escape to somewhere you can spend the time with yourself or just want to flex your muscles, this park is at your service. This large urbanized Eden is a great NYC attraction for a green carpet look, a picnic or hangout spot with your friends or just a deep contemplation.

Grand Central Terminal

I fall short of words to describe this railway station. This NYC attraction is the world’s biggest and busiest train station witnessing over 70,000 commuters daily. You can feel its magnificence once you stand at its concourse with its roof at about 12 stories height. The blue ceiling features a map of constellation sporting fiber-optic lighting.

Staten Island Ferry

This fascinating free ferry ride is taken by almost 70,000 people every day. This is a great NYC attraction in the terms that it offers you a scenic view of Manhattan skyline. Trying this, you can spectate the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in a 25-minute ride.

9/11 Memorial

Stretching up to one acre, this memorial features an array of water falls from a height of 30 foot. This NYC attraction is right at the spot where twin tower used to stand. On the bronze panel at the edge of the pool, there are inscribed the names of 2,983 people killed in various terror attacks and misadventures.

Top Things to do in Paris

September 5, 2017

Chris

France

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Paris, being a capital of France, is also known by some names like City of love and city of lights. If we talk about Paris the first thing comes to our mind is the Eiffel Tower. But other than The Eiffel tower, Paris is one of the most trending shopping hubs in the world. It is also the home to some praised fashion designers in the world. This is the reason it also called to be the capital of fashion. If one is planning to visit Paris then shopping here should never be missed out.

Moreover, there are numbers of Paris Tourist Attractions to see:

1. The Eiffel Tower:

Once you catch up to the Paris the number one thing to do in Paris is visiting this remarkable tower. This pile of iron which was hammered out in 1889 is now one of the most photographed places in the world. This Paris Tourist Attraction manifest an opportunity of best photography for day time and for night time as well. Foreigners can roam under the tower through the conveyor. They also can dine out in the restaurants under this tower.

2. Louvre:

This Paris Tourist Attraction located in the Louvre Palace has a beautiful glass Pyramid at its doorway. It is counted in one of the most visited museums in the world. It has a housing of most illusrious art works such as Michelangelo’s “Dying Slave”, the Greek statue, “Venus of Milo” and the much-publicized Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”.

3. Centre Pompidou:

The Centre Pompidou is named after the president of France, Georges Pompidou who commissioned the building. This large center is a group of some associations. The first, second, and third floors are occupied by a vast library, Musée National d’Arc Moderne which is the largest modern art museum occupies the fourth and the fifth floor of the center.

4. Sainte-Chapelle:

This beautiful Paris Tourist Attraction is considered as the highest achievements of gothic culture.It was built to keep the Louis IX’s collection of Christ and also included the Crown of Thrones. The interior of the chapel is dominated by the stained glass. These glasses are considered as the finest glasses across the world from the late 13th century. This chapel has also suffered some damage during the revolution. and the most of the appearing chapel is a recreation today.

5. Pont Alexandre III:

In the city of the romance, nothing can be more romantic than Pont Alexandre III. This bridge is symboled as the most florid and intricate place in Paris. Seeing this bridge is not less than an art gallery as one could find a bunch of art in this single place. Several French sculptors had made plentiful of statues here.

Other than that there are also plenty of Paris Tourist Attraction one can visit after getting into Paris. Such as Champs-Elysées (the most beautiful avenue in the world), Seine Cruise (another romantic thing visitors can do), Moulin Rouge( an entertaining venue for visitors), Disneyland Paris ( most popular place among children). These are also some places which one should never miss out in Paris.

Tourist Attractions in Ireland

September 2, 2017

Chris

Ireland

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Ireland is a beautiful country with its scenic beauty, great wildlife, and alluring countryside. It is home to 63,78,000 people who prominently speak English, Irish and Ulster Scots. This country cum ‘island’ located in the Atlantic Ocean offers you some incredible experience with its multiple world heritage sites.

These tourist attractions are going to make your Ireland vacations an unforgettable trip-

Ring of Kerry– it is a loop of tourist trail that extends up to 120 miles and passes through breathtaking landscapes. In your way on the ‘ring of Kerry’, you can find greenery rich meadows, purple heather covered mountains and sparkling lakes.

You can further visit Killarney National park that is a UNESCO heritage biosphere site. This national park has the Ross Castle from the 15th century and is a home to the wild red deer’s herd. All this sightseeing will make your Ireland vacations amazing.

Cliffs of Moher– the cliffs of Moher are the natural attractions that are as high as 214 meters. They extend up to 8 km from the village of Doolin to Hags Head in County Clare.

These cliffs offer a stupendous coastal walk and were carved by a vast river delta, 320 million years ago. This is an essential part of Ireland vacations and should not be missed.

The Giant’s Causeway– this UNESCO heritage site in Northern Ireland consists of over 40,000 polygonal basalt rock blocks. These blocks appear like the stepping stones of a giant and stretch along the coastline. This natural wonder will indeed make your Ireland vacations worth it.

Skellig Islands– Being composed of two islands- Little Skellig and Skellig Michael, Skelling Island make for an eye-catching Ireland vacation. You can also witness a 6th-century monastery on a 230m high cliff.

Try clicking some fascinating images of the diverse birdlife here like Cormorants, Gannets, Razorbills, Black Guillemots, and Herring Gulls.

Aran Islands– this is going to make an important part of your Ireland vacations through its rustic feel and beautiful countryside. Aran Islands are famous for the knitted sweaters (popular across the UK). The Car-free roads, traditional Irish villages devoid of the modern developments, historical forts, sandy beaches and a long coastline are the main attractions here.

Glenveagh National Park– this second largest national park spreads in a 14,000 acre and houses some rare wildlife species including the golden eagle. It mainly attracts hikers and fishermen to its high mountain peaks and aquatic life to fish out salmon and trout. All these attractions along with a 19th century Glenveagh Castle provide your Ireland vacations a natural and soothing touch.

Cooley Peninsula– if you have an adventurous aspect, you should visit here during your Ireland vacations. Located at the northeastern tip of Ireland in the Irish Sea, Cooley peninsula rarely sees tourists.

Forested mountains, sandy coastline, exotic Carlingford medieval village and delightful views make it a well-deserved part of your Ireland vacations.

Glendalough– dubbed as ‘the garden of Ireland,’ Glendalough was mainly a Christian establishment. It was founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin. What you can witness here now are the numerous monasteries set up beside the glistening lakes and Heather carpeted hills. Glendalough, also known as ‘Valley of Two Lakes’ is truly a paradise in a nature lover’s Ireland vacation of sightseeing.

Tourist Attractions in France

August 30, 2017

Chris

France

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When you are looking for romance, there’s a strong possibility that you end up in France. Paris, the French capital, is often called the city of lights and the city of love. As the unspoken fashion capital of the world, it is also just as famous for art and culture. You don’t have to mention anything beyond Paris attractions to be reminded of the innumerable landmarks found all around this beautiful city.

1. Eiffel Tower

Extending for more than 1,000 feet, the Paris attraction is located in the Champ de Mars Park. As a world wonder, it is one of the most photographed places in the world. Riding the elevator can provide you with a grand view of almost all Paris attractions. The tower is also so fine and well-equipped that there are two restaurants that you can dine situated in the tower.

2. Louvre

As the world’s most visited museum, this Paris attraction is found in the Louvre Palace which features the glass pyramid at the entrance. There are more than a million objects in the museum, ranging from the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci to the ‘Dying Slave’ by Michelangelo. The apartments of Napoleon III, as well as antiques from Egypt, can also be found here.

3. Arc de Triomphe

Constructed in 1806, the triumphs of Napoleon Bonaparte were celebrated by this Paris attraction, which was 50 meters tall. The victorious battles were depicted in great detail, even containing the names of soldiers who died fighting for the Emperor. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a memoir of the First World War, can also be found beneath the arch of this Paris attraction.

4. Notre Dame de Paris

A trip to France would be incomplete without visiting this famous Paris attraction. Its height is more than 120 meters. The church stands tall as an example of splendid French Gothic Architecture since the 13th century.

5. Sacre-Coeur

The basilica is found on the Montmartre hill’s highest point. Touring this Paris attraction gives you a view of stained-glass windows and gold mosaics as well as the largest clock of the world, which are all centuries old.

6. Palace of Versailles

When it was built, it was established as a hunting lodge and later housed the king’s court. The Paris attraction saw splendid treasures everywhere and soon became one of the most visited places in France. Visitors enjoy the 357 mirrors in the Hall of mirrors that decorate 17 arches as well as the vast gardens.

7. Champs- Elysees

Champ- Elysees is a tree-lined avenue found in Paris’ most famous street and is often described as the world’s most beautiful avenue. The military parade that takes place on Bastilles day generally takes place at this Paris attraction.

Besides these attractions, France is the home of some of the finest designers of the world like Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, and L’Oreal. If all else fails, you should gear up for a huge shopping spree when you visit France. You can find everything from open-air markets, flea markets as well as boutiques and designer stores. You can also expect to find some of the finest shopping malls at France.