Monday, March 08th, 2010 /
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I was recently asked by some friends about where the best place to get a beer would be in Hong Kong. Apparently, they had wandered the streets on the island and couldn’t find a single pub, club or bar. Unfortunately, they gave up and resorted to going to a corner shop to buy drinks and then going back to their hotel room.
I had to come to the conclusion that my friends weren’t very avid travelers since Hong Kong is full of drinking places but I would recommend a couple of places on Hong Kong island. One of the most popular places, especially for the expatriate community, is Lan Kwai Fong. It’s basically a couple of streets full of bars, and you can find any type of bar that you’d like. There’s Bit Point, a small bar serving European beers and a multitude of different types of Schnapps. Right opposite there’s a club called Insomnia, which has live music from some amazing Filipino bands most nights.
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Sunday, March 07th, 2010 /
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There are many reasons why the Caribbean is the perfect honeymoon spot. First, not many people live in a magical tropical paradise as is found on most of the Caribbean islands. Because we do not live in this kind of weather, the Caribbean is an escape from reality. Another reason when the Caribbean is a great place for a vacation is because it is in fact so popular. The islands cater to couples and love, and you can find a variety of special activities available just for newlyweds.
To plan a honeymoon in the Caribbean, you must start long before you even finish planning your wedding. First, consider how much the honeymoon will cost in your budget. If you overspend, you’ll find yourself coming home to a new life filled with debt, and that is never a great way to start a new life. Instead, start with a budget in mind and find a Caribbean island that can meet your needs.
The second thing you should consider when it comes to planning a Caribbean honeymoon is that you’ll need a way to transition from the wedding to the honeymoon. Traditionally, the honeymoon was to start on your wedding night, but most couples also love to hold wedding receptions. Your wedding reception will probably last well into the night, and leaving for an airplane trip to the Caribbean islands may not be the best idea at that point. Instead, lots of couples are opting to spend the night in a local hotel and leave for the honeymoon in the morning.
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Saturday, March 06th, 2010 /
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Anguilla is not one of the most popular islands when talking about Caribbean travel sites, but for that very reason, it is great if you are looking for a more private Caribbean vacation, without lots of other tourists. Anguilla is actually a British overseas territory and is the most northern of the Leeward Islands. Anguilla is comprised of one larger island, including the capital city of The Valley, and also includes a number of tiny islands and cays, most of which are privately owned or uninhabited. Some of the other smaller islands that are part of the Anguilla chain include Dog Island, the Prickly Pear Cays, Scrub Island, Seal Island, and Sombrero, or Hat Island.
The climate on Anguilla is generally what you would expect to find in this tropical region of the world. The island does get northeastern trade winds, so it is fairly dry compared to other tropical islands, with the most rain coming in September and October. Anguilla is also along the path of some hurricanes in the summer and fall.
When traveling to Anguilla, make sure you spend some time in the beautiful Caribbean water. Anguilla is known for its coral reef, which is home to a variety of sea animals and plants. The land itself is mostly sandy and not particularly good for farming industries. However, the waters along the coast are great for fishing, so if you enjoy that sport, you may be interested in applying for a fishing license and talking to some fishing outfitters in Anguilla when planning your Caribbean travel.
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Friday, March 05th, 2010 /
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When I was in Beijing on business, I couldn’t resist visiting one of the seven wonders of the world. The hotel that I was staying at was able to book me onto a tour on short notice. The coach was supposed to be picking me up the next morning but due to the size of the tour (there were only two of us), they decided a car was a better option.
From the centre of Beijing, it’s around forty five miles to the Great Wall of China, so it’s quite a long trip to get there. The driver also insisted stopping at these Jade shops on the way and it really felt that we would never get there, especially with the terrible traffic.
When we did finally arrive, the Great Wall was indeed a great sight. It felt tremendously surreal and I did feel dwarfed by it. There are lots of different sections to the wall that you can visit and I went to the Badalinkg section, which ended up being very touristy but also well preserved.
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Wednesday, March 03rd, 2010 /
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If you are planning to travel to the Caribbean for you next vacation, you have many islands from which to choose for you destination. On such island that makes a beautiful place for a vacation is the overseas territory of the United Kingdom known as the Cayman Islands. If you love diving, this is an especially great place to visit, since is the world’s leading underwater diving tourist destination.
The Cayman Islands are made up of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Caymen. These islands are located in the western portion of the Caribbean Sea. The Cayman Islands are about 150 miles from Cuba and about 480 miles from Miami, Florida. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are sometimes known as the “Sister Islands” and are about 90 miles east of Grand Cayman Island, which is about 75 square miles. The islands are made up of large coral heads and is home to a number of exotic birds, fish, and land animals, including the endangered Blue Iguana, as well as The Grand Cayman Parrot and Cayman Brac Parrot, which are found only on these islands.
Tourism accounts for most of this island’s revenue, so while you are visiting these islands, the people there will surely cater to your every needs. World famous scuba diving is found here because of the clear waters and the proximity to the Cayman Wall. You can swim beside string rays and number of other amazing sea creatures while traveling in the Cayman Islands, as well as explore shipwrecks.
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