FIJI - SOFT CORAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

                                                       FIJI

                                 SOFT CORAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

        Fiji, a country in Oceania, most famous for its soft and colorful corals. Fiji consists of 332 islands out of which only 162 are inhabited. Tourism is the most contributing sector. There are various adventures activities and sea sports. I suggest that you can travel in post covid scenario hopefully in 2021. 

         Fiji would be the most relaxing place after long time of quarantine. Hot summer beaches and cold sea breeze would be the most unforgettable memory. Fiji also gives tourists a chance of hiking and mountaineering, as most of Fiji is covered with mountains and thick forests. The tallest peak is about 1324 m above sea level.

            

          Fiji has more complex cultures with indigenous people, indentured Indian (descendants),colonial Europeans with late medieval Americans. Different people means different culture, so Fiji is full of festivals and happiness. The country is most famous for its natural beauty and decorative corals.

          Fiji has two major islands, accommodating 90% of its population. The largest island of Fiji is Viti levu and another is Vanua levu. Viti levu hosts the capital city of the country 'Suva' with population of three quarters of the whole population.

        
         Being a tropical country it is summer all the time. I would prefer to visit Fiji in month of October to February as Fiji lies in southern hemisphere it would be summer in south while winter in north, if you are from southern hemisphere take a visit during April to July. There won't be any much climate variation in Fiji. 

  Most common question everyone gets is Fiji open for tourists? the answer is NO, but don't want to worry the government will remove its restrictions from new year (2021), but the booking platforms are open so rush to book our tickets, as the tickets prices are lowering. so you can enjoy a much more with less expense.

         There are so many tourists attractions in Fiji. 

Best tourist attractions in Fiji:

1. Tavoro waterfalls:

          

2. Fiji museum: 

3. Sigatoka sand dunes national park:

4. Great Astrolabe reefs:

5. Beqa lagoon:

LETS SEE SOME ADVENTURES:

1. Parasailing:

2. Scuba diving:

3. Hiking:

5. Windsurfing:

6. Sea kayaking:

DUBAI - CITY OF GOLD

                                                                 DUBAI

                                                         CITY OF GOLD

           Dubai, the capital of Dubai emirate and the most populous city of the country(united Arab Emirates). Lies on the east coast of Persian gulf and aims to be the business hub of western Asia. Dubai being a port city and its close proximity to persia made its history glitter in gold. The economy of Dubai reached $108 B in 2016 and becoming one of the richest city in world. Discovery of oil gave a boost to Dubai's economy, but now the reliance over oil trade reduced contributing only 2.1% of its economy. One happy news is, Dubai is open for tourists from July. Book a ticket now as this covid-19 has reduced the tours cost and you can enjoy a post covid trip to Dubai. I recommend tourists to visit Dubai in post covid scenario may be in 2021 but book now to reduce the expenses. 

      Apart from being a busy port city, it is well known for its calmness, yes you guessed it right it's safari park Dubai. Dubai is surrounded by sandy desert and desert safari is a sure to visit place, desert safari are available at as low as $60 per person per day. So Dubai is a place where you get everything.

   if you go to Dubai during October end to November you will notice everyone working out, don't be surprised Dubai conducts a one month fitness challenge every year with a logo of 30 minutes for 30 days. It is widely known as Dubai fitness challenge.

  Dubai is the most religious tolerant city in the region. You can see a lot of south and south east Asians working in Dubai, it's indeed true that around 70% of population is non citizens of UAE. Dubai is one of the most safest city, probably more safer than American or European cities. While speaking about women rights Dubai much safer of tourist women but there are some restrictions such as they should dress conservatively and avoid eye contact with other men.

       

          Brass Monkey Dubai is now open and ready for all kinds of monkey business. Whether you want to play, party or dine, swing down with your gang for some seriously good times. From 12 bowling lanes, to VR racing car simulators and the best retro arcade games in Dubai, Brass Monkey is the ultimate hangout. Get your munch on downstairs at Americana with sharing platters, sliders, pizzas and old school desserts like banana split or venture upstairs to Bushido and feast on a large variety of Asian food and tipples.

             Dubai shopping mall or Dubai mall is the world's largest shopping mall,it is a place which you should never miss in a visit to Dubai. You can anything from trendy clothes to latest electronics. Do you know iphone 12 mini price in Dubai is just around $730 which much less than other iphone models.

            Another interesting entertainment attraction is Dubai's global village fest. which is conducted every year even in 2020. You can see every country's culture and monuments with shops selling their country's merchandise if you visit during global village Dubai fest never forget to give a visit. Global village will be like small trip around the world.

      Anyone with romantic heart will find it irresistible to visit this place Love Lake Dubai 

situated in Al Qudra oasis. It's the most romantic spot in Dubai.

            How could we miss out the world's tallest building "Burj Khalifa", it's construction was completed and inaugurated in 2010, it still hold's the title of the world's tallest building for a decade with a height of 829.8 m(2722 ft). The building is residential, office space and shopping complexes. You can see the warm beaches to  sandy desert from the top of Burj Khalifa.

 Dubai is not only about deserts and oasis, it has an endless ocean with attractive beaches. Dubai is much more interesting in water sports than in land.

Here are some of the water sports:

1. Parasailing:

2. Diving:

3. Jet skiing:

4. Fly fishing:

5. Fly boarding:

enter our favourite spot or experience in comment section

EGYPT - LAND OF PHARAOHS AND PYRAMIDS

                                                                 EGYPT

                                LAND OF PHARAOHS AND PYRAMIDS  

               Nearly 5000 years ago there was a kingdom by Nile in a place called Egypt. The king was known as the Pharaoh. People belived he is an incarnation of the god. The people of Egypt built a great civilisation, they built ships and sailed to other countries. They built great buildings. They carved and painted lovely paintings.  

                       

       Three Egyptian kings - Khufu, his son khafre, and his grandson Menkure - each ordered the people to built him a pyramid, the pyramids were to be he Kings tombs. After the kings death his body was carefully prepared and wrapped in many layers of cloths (in a process called mummification). Then it was placed in a splendid coffin that was placed in a room middle of the pyramid.

                 The pyramids can still be seen today in the town of Giza. it took thousands of workers to build the pyramid, but no one knew how the ancient people built this great structure without heavy machinery.

                Egypt is also known as the gift of Nile, so the civilisation is Nile valley civilisation. Egypt is very well known for its cotton grown on the banks of Nile river. Egypt is like 'Oasis of Sahara'. The climate is warm all round the year but during night it will drop drastically.

              Egypt is known for is welcoming attitude on tourists. There tons of places to visit in the land of pharaohs. From the modern suez canal to the ancient pyramids, Egypt has a lot of tourist attractions. There are any UNESCO sites and national mouments built in different era. The city of Alexandria was built by the great conqueror 'Alexander, the great' is situated on the mouth of Nile and in the coast of mediterranean sea. 

 lets see some places to give a sure visit:

1. pyramids of Giza:

A trip to Giza pyramids is the top one on the list. Its the most recognizable structure of the ancient world. Being oldest of the seven wonders it amazes the archaeologists about the method of construction.

2. Abu Simbel:

It was built as Ramsas II's great temple, with statutory guards outside its an highlight of Mesolithic architecture. The size of the temple and its statues is the important thing to note.

                   Take a blessings from Ramsas in his temple for a journey in is land!!

3. Siwa Oasis:

 On the west of the country there's a little and gorgeous oasis surrounded by date palms and plantations with numerous fresh water springs. Its the most picturesque spot on the western desert. 

4. Thistlegorm dive site

 Apart from temples and tombs in land, there's a whole new fascinating world below the red sea. There are so many wreck ships and monuments under the red sea and gulf of Aqaba. Most famous of them is thistlegorm site where an english ship travelled across red sea for resupply of british troops in WW II, was bombared by Germans in 1941.

5. Nile cruising: 

            Most of the country's monuments are around the banks of river Nile. So cruising on this most famed waterway of the country should be given a thought. Multi-day cruising with night parties are best features of Nile cruise. Cruising on Nile is most relaxing way of enjoying a trip to Egypt.

      

EASTER ISLAND - THE LAND OF GIANTS

                                                   EASTER ISLAND

                                                                                               THE LAND OF GIANTS

                   Easter island is located in the pacific ocean. The people who live on this island call it Rapa nui. But the europeans visited here, named it Paaseiland meaning Easter islands, because they arrived on easter sunday. Today easter island is a part of South American country "Chile". Easter island is only 23 km long and 11 km wide. But its the most isolated island in the world, the nearest land is about 3500 km away.

              Although the island is small and isolated it is famous for its huge stone statues of people. They are called moai. there are more than 600 moai on the island. It is belived that these moai were carved after 700 AD. Interesting thing to note that is all the moai does not face toward's the sea.

 

           No one knew why these statues were built for, many believe that the statue honored important people who were revered as gods after their death. 

         Archaeologists have a different explanation on these statues. It is considered that these native people are polynesians. this island was covered by rich and thick vegetation(found from pollen samples). The natives lived a rich life of having cocunut, bananas, fish, polynesian rats, etc.. They formed clans and want to display their strength and skills by erecting huge statues. They cut down every single tree in island to use it as firewood and building materials. when the europeans arrived they found barely a single tree on the island and found all the people were thin and weak. Without trees, the streams dried up, food resources depleted drastically, without logs there are no boats it means there is no means of escape.

          Easter island attracts around 100000 tourists a year. best time to visit the island is during October to January. Note that the island is in southern hemisphere so when its winter in north, summer in south and vice versa.

        I recommend that every person should give it a visit in lifetime.

Make use of covid-19, book tickets now to reduce the travel expense and enjoy the post covid visit.

THINGS TO PACK FOR EASTER ISLAND:

1. Hiking clothes: easter island is warm so you need hiking clothes.

2. water proof jacket - you can't predict the rain

3.trekking boots - trekking without trekking boots !!

4.sandals - easter island has so many beaches!

Japan - Land of volcanoes and plum rains

                                                                      JAPAN

                                                               LAND OF VOLCANOES AND PLUM RAIN

                   Japan is made up of a string of islands that stretches for about 2400 kilometres along the coast of north eastern Asia and pacific ocean. The four main islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku. The largest of them is Honshu.

             Most of the islands are covered with hills and mountains. And most of the mountains are volcanoes. Some of the volcanoes are active while some are dormant (Mount Fuji is of this kind). Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in japan reaching an height of 3776 metres. There are many lush forests in Japan. Japanese cherry trees, famous for their spring blossoms, are planted throughout the country. The forest stay beautifully green as it rains and snows 

            

   Japan is a country which is well known for its culture. Japanese culture is very interesting with its tea parties, neputa(hirosaki), sanja, etc.. Yuki Matsuri also known as "sapparo snow festival" which is one of the best festivals in Japan held for a week in Hokkaido in month of January/February. The country has a legacy of distinctive gardens, poetry, and sculptures.

             Tokyo olmpics is one of the best part to never miss or you have to wait until 2024/2025.

        The country allows tourist visits in post covid from april 2021.

lets see some best time to visit Japan:

Hokkaido - spring(march - may) and autumn(September -October)

Honshu - its an all time destination but spring is preferred

                  

Kyushu - during winter kyushu provides some warm 

Shikoku - july to september and spring is ideal for hiking

Things to pack for Japan

1. universal power adapter is required when ever you visit japan as japan uses 2 pin adapter.

universal power adapter

2.Activated charcoal - Japan has delicious food but also many uncooked fishes.

activated charcoal

3.stylish raincoat - Japan gets rain a lot so you absolutely need this.

stylish raincoat