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October 25, 2017Round the world, Travel

The Wonders Of The Great Barrier Reef Islands

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If you haven’t heard of The Great Barrier Reef Islands, then you’re totally missing out in life. The Great Barrier Reef is a world heritage and it is also one of the most visited islands in the world because of its natural beauty and wonderful natural resources.

As per Wikipedia, The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres (1,400 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi). The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

If you want to know more about the relaxing islands you can visit in the Great Barrier Reef, continue reading below:

Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef

Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island - Great Barrier Reef Islands — photo source – Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is one of the most beautiful islands near the reef. It is located in Queensland, Australia and it is said to be a car-free island meaning there are no cars in the place so you would truly feel like you’re living in a rural community if you ever visit to have a retreat or a short mini-vacation. Hamilton should be part of your bucket list.

Heron Island

Heron Island- Great Barrier Reef Islands source university of Queensland — (photo source: University of Queensland)

Heron Island is one of the most visually pleasing islands in the great barrier reef. It is located in the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Part of the reef. It is composed of different resorts that will surely satisfy you and your family. Heron Island is definitely worth going.

Green Island

Green islands- Great Barrier Reef — (photo source: great adventures)

Green Island can be found in the Cairns Region of Queensland, Australia. It is also one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in the great barrier reef and one fun fact about it is that out of all the 300 coral cays in the reef, only the Green Island has a rainforest so if you are looking to explore more on an island that has a rainforest, visit this place!

Lady Elliot Island

Lady Elliot Island, Great Barrier Reef Island — photo source: go travelez

Lady Elliot Island is also a coral cay that can be found in the Southernmost part of the Great Barrier Reef Islands. The island is said to be in vegetated shingle clay which is considered as uncommon to an island. The Lady Elliot Island is also said to have the highest bird diversity so if you love bird-watching then this is the best place to visit!

Lady Musgrave Island

Lady Musgrave Island, Great Barrier Reef islands — photo source: Australian travel and tourism network

Last but definitely not the least, Lady Musgrave Island. This island is a 14-hectare coral cay that can be found just next to the Lady Elliot Island. The island is named after the wife of Anthony Musgrave, the governor of Queensland. Lady Musgrave is said to be the most frequented islands in the Great Barrier Reef as there are a lot of people who always do camping and educational tour of the island.

The Great Barrier Reef is really one of the most beautiful places to visit on earth so better put this now on your bucket list!

You may also like to read 5 Amazing places to capture moments in Tasmania

Mark Aldrin Hipolito is a writer for Kims, one of Australia’s perfect beach retreat places that offers a cluster of deluxe timber bungalows and spa villas on the beach. Mark also gives out guides and tips for people regarding on how they can enjoy their vacation and trips around the world.

October 23, 2017Travel, Round the world

5 Amazing Places To Capture Moments in Tasmania

Tasmania, source aussie specialist program

Tasmania may not be the most famous tourist spot in the world but it is one of the most picturesque and eyegasmic places you will ever see. Tasmania is located in Australia. It is considered an island state and it widely known for its rugged and vast areas with beautiful sceneries and reserves to enjoy and witness. If you love a nature-filled destination then Tasmania is the best place to be because you will surely have that country-side vibe when you visit the place.

If you want to know more about Tasmania and the amazing places to visit read on:

Hobart

Tasmania, encyclopedia Britannica — photo source: encyclopedia Britannica

Hobart is the capital of Tasmania. It represents a lot about the whole Tasmanian community and that it preserves great culture and history. Hobart can be found near the River Derwent. It has a lot of wonderful cottages, mountains and cycling trails so you will really enjoy taking photos with your family and friends!

Freycinet National Park

Tasmania source- summitpost — (photo source: summitpost)

If you are looking for sandy beaches then the Freycinet National Park is the place to be! This place is great for those who would like to have camping and tea building with their family and friends. One great thing about the Freycinet National Park is that it is surrounded by peninsulas which could actually be your backdrop when you take your pictures!

Launceston

Tasmania coutesy- realestate.com — (photo source: realestate.com.au)

If you visit this city, you will have a panoramic view of the whole place. This place is one of the most frequented places in Tasmania and it can be found in the northern part of Tasmania. Launceston is believed to be the second largest city in Tasmania next to Hobart. If you want a neighborhood vibe, Launceston is the place to be. Grab your bags and cameras and head now to this beautiful place!

Cradle Mountain

Tasmania, Australian Geographic source — (photo source: australian geographic)

For the mountain lovers, Cradle Mountain is definitely something that you should not miss. It is probably one of the most lovely and scenic places on earth as the Cradle Mountain can be found at the central highlands region of the australian state of Tasmania. The hike up the mountain is quite hard but it’s definitely worth it! This is something that should be part of your bucket list.

Russell Falls

Tasmania, source- wise wilderness — (photo source: wise’s wilderness)

Lastly, Russell Falls. For those who would like to take a dip in the water and take a shower in the falls, this is the place to visit! This is also located at the central highlands of Tasmania so it’s not really that far from Cradle Mountain.

Tasmania may be a small place in Australia but it is actually one of the most scenic places on earth. Consider visiting this place and you will surely not regret anything! Take photos and capture memories with your loved ones!

You may also like to read 5 Picture Worthy Places to see in Australia

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Mark is a daytime writer for Zapals, an internationally renowned global shopping website that offers extensive range of high quality products at the lowest prices for customers. Mark also helps consumers about the information they should know regarding new gadgets.

October 14, 2017Travel, Within India

Is Ahmedabad city boring to visit?

Well, on a recent trip to Ahmedabad city this is what I found

If you don’t likeauthenticity, then it is very boring.

Ahmedabad city is for Gujarat, what Mumbai is for India. Gujaratis are divided intoKutchhi, Kaathiyawadi, Maarwadi, Maldhari, Jain and well, many others.

If you don’t likeHumbleness, then it is very boring.

Ahmedabad city still possesses thehumilityandpolitenesspassed on to it from the times of Mahatma Gandhi. Respecting that, Ahmedabad was declared the safest city in India

If you don’t likeModern cities, then it is very boring.

Rolls Royce showroom,
Riverfront,
The revolving Patang Hotel,
The bustling BRTS Buses.
Glass curtained buildings
Air-conditioned public transport
Booming real estate

If you don’t likeEducational Hub, then it is very boring.

IIM-A for Management,
NID for designing,
MICA for Advertising,
GNLU for Law, IIT Gandhinagar for technology,
Ahmedabad Dental College for obviously, Dentistry

If you don’t likeDivines, then it is very boring.

Sidi Sayed Jaali in a mosque, Ahmedabad city — Mosque of Sidi Sayed Jaali in Ahmedabad Image credit Vrajesh Jani

Sidi Sayed Mosque, which brags the gorgeous Sidi Sayed Jali,

The Iskcon Temple,

Akshardham Temple, Ahmedabad city — Akshardham Temple | by RussBowling

Akshardham (technically, in Gandhinagar, but not that far from Ahmedabad),
Mahudi (popular amongst Jains, and close to Ahmedabad)

If you don’t likeActiveness, then it is boring.

Don’t be deceived. Active stands foractive to eat.

Ahmedabad city is not just aboutDhokla, Faafda, Haandva, Theplaas known in the popular culture. ‘Amdavadi’ cuisine has gone on a roll, withBarbeque,authentic Italian, Mexican, Thai, Continental, European restaurantscoming up.

Mahudi or Sukhdi, Ahmedabad city — Sukhadi is an Indian Sweet mostly consumed by Jain Community. It is made from flour, jaggery, and Ghee (clarified butter).
Image credit Maitrikvora21

Then there is the ‘Manek chowk’, for the hunger hunters, whose stomach goes bananas in the midnight. (Imagine, Mahudi, a rather religious place, is popular amongst many people for its Prasad ‘Sukhdi’. Food is religion, practised by all!)

If you don’t likeBeauty, then it is very boring.

When you see the

Thol Lake, Ahmedabad city — Thol Lake – Gujarat, India – Flickr – Emmanuel Dyan (7

Sunrise at theThol lake, or
Thechirping birdsat theNalsarovar BirdCentury, or

Kankaria lake, Ahmedabad city — Kankaria Carnival
Image credit Sagar Joshi

Thesunset at theKankaria lake,

you’ll get to know the real meaning of beauty.

Well, if you likeAlcohol, then it is surely boring for you.

Yes, it’s a dry state. Ahmedabad stands up as an example for the country. This doesn’t mean, that Ahmedabad has no place to party at, but you can rest assure that no drunk man/woman is creating a nuisance on the streets.

If you don’t likeDazzling, then it is very boring.

Dazzling with celebrations.

Biggest Kite festival – Read more about it here
The most colourful Garba
The loudest of Diwali
The simplicity of Moharram
Rathyatra

All calmly embedded in Ahmedabad’s culture, as it dazzles in celebration every now and then.

And lastly, they are always in ‘Majja ma‘ (they are always fine and chilled.)

Authentic, Humble, Modern, Educational-hub, Divine, Active, Beautiful, Alcohol-Free, Dazzling!

Ahmedabad is a boring place if you are in search of Mumbai Chowpatty or any other beach on weekends!

Ahmedabad city, Sabarmati Riverfront — Sabarmati Riverfront Ahmedabad

But, hey! The city of Ahmedabad is having ever-fascinating and beautifulSABARMATI RIVERFRONT.

Sabarmati Riverfront gardens, Ahmedabad city — Glimpses of the gardens at Sabarmati Riverfront

This is the very place where there was a meeting between Indian Prime MinisterNarendra Modiand Chinese Prime MinisterXi Jinping.

Ahmedabad is a boring place if you are a night-life addict since City doesn’t have any nightclubs or pubs.

But, hey! You can certainly visitManek Chowk, S.G. Highway,C.G. Roadto get a glimpse of what night-life actually means inAhmedabad!

Ahmedabadis a boring place if you can’t get mingle with its pace and people.

But, hey!Amdavadis are humble. They possess helping nature. If you have lost your way, they are faster than Google maps. They will even take you to your destination.

Ahmedabad is a boring place if you don’t know the meaning ofHeritage and Culture.

But, hey! The Uptown is extremely rich and fully filled by colourful culture. Every class of Amdavadi visits uptown at-least once during Diwali for shopping.Uptown comprises of various markets where you get the fragrance of oneness and unity.
Above all, City’s pride Ellis-bridge enhances your cinematic views of the city.
There is a concept of living in Pol, where people from various parts of Gujarat, different religions live together on the same street.

Ahmedabadis a boring place if you are looking for any lush green campus.

But, hey! Ahmedabad is blessed to have world-class and renowned university campuses such as IIM-Ahmedabad,D. College of Engineering, Nirma University. All these campuses may leave you in wonders!

Ahmedabadis a boring place if you can’t get along with City’s public transportation.

Ahmedavadis proudly travel in the ever fast and cheap BRTS buses. (AC bus you know!)

Ahmedabadis a boring place if you can’t travel enough to explore its eye-catching surroundings such as Nal Sarovar, Thol lake, Polo forest etc.

UNESCO has declared Ahmedabad a world heritage city. Ahmedabad became the first heritage city in India.

Jama Masjid

Dada Hari wav

Sidi Sayeed Masjid

Modhera Sun Temple

Ahmedabad attractions

Kankaria Lake

Science city

Sardar Dam

Gandhi Ashram

River Front

Kite festival

Only in the first or second week of January.

Nal Sarovar

So, do you think Ahmedabad city is a boring city to visit?

What you miss when you don’t travel a lot?

What are things you don’t know until you travel a lot?

Traveling is priceless and changes you. So here is what I’ve been learning since I started traveling around the world:

You don’t know it until you see it for yourself –

It doesn’t matter how much you read or plan a trip, being in contact with a different culture/religion/food/etc. is mesmerizing, and each people have a different experience.

You don’t need much–

The longer you travel, the more you realize you don’t need all that you’re carrying, and especially don’t need the dozens of shirts you left at home.

People are nice! Stay open to create bonds, but be ready to set apart–

People that travel during a lot of time have an intense way of living and seeing things. You will meet others where you will feel an instant connection. Be open for this, enjoy experiences together as much as you can, but be ready to go to different directions.

Travel slow, and don’t worry about visiting all places

When we start traveling we usually want to do many things, take thousands of photos…and then what? Do you really show/see all your photos? Traveling slower and without many plans will make the trip cheaper, and you may have unforgettable experiences since now you have time to experience.

What you miss when you don't travel a lot?

In my experience so far of traveling, mostly around Europe (36 countries so far), I have observed that:

Historical accounts and politics are never as black and white as media portrays. What we often read about and understand about other countries is a gross oversimplification.
There comes a point when you realize you can’t use your own culture and values as a baseline for comparison to another, much like comparing apples to oranges. Then the shock factor becomes less prominent.
You will learn infinitely more spending time with locals than if you rely on research alone.
Individuals are usually less likely to approach or befriend you if you travel in a group/couple; one of the few perks of traveling alone.

You may like to read Solo Trip in Europe

Some of the most spectacular destinations are actually the lesser visited so it’s worth thinking outside the box to avoid tourist traps and experiences served on a plate, so to speak.
Sometimes cultures will clash, but that’s okay. It’s always going to be an enlightening experience and a valuable lesson in respecting diversity

Guilherme Katzor, Sharing my passion for travel and dance around the world

Have you ever heard of tunnel-reality, which is a concept I got many years ago from Robert Anton Wilson?

Basically, it’s like this: Imagine there is a huge pipe attached in front of you and all you can see of what is front of you is whats down that pipe. All else is excluded. That’s as much as you know. All else is excluded. Well, that’s what it’s like when you only live in one country (and note that traveling for a couple of weeks to a ‘safe’ pre-packaged destination doesn’t count. You need to travel independently and for a good period of time. You need to take some chances. You need to see the country the way the natives do. And if English is your first language then going to English-speaking countries doesn’t count for much either. You need to be outside your comfort zone).

So if all you know is what you see down the pipe (the known, the familiar) then you have no point of comparison. You can’t place your own culture because you have no alternative experience to compare it to. To some extent, adventurous travel will give you a point of comparison. And the more you do it the more you realize you don’t know that much!! You lose the certainty you naively once had. That’s the beginning of insight and a little wisdom (maybe).

Maybe we could make a better world by forcing American rednecks and Islamic fundamentalists to travel outside the certainty of their limited tunnel reality worlds??

Tony Smyth, Author Fukushima and the Coming Tokyo Earthquake (2011-present

THE MAIN TWO THINGS ARE KNOWLEDGE AND FEELING BEAUTY OF NATURE.

1. Traveling is easier than you think.

We believe that traveling around the world shouldn’t be hard: it’s actually something everyone should be able to do at least once in their lives. Whether you choose to spend a few years or just a couple of months traveling this beautiful planet, it’s important to see what’s out there. It’s up to you to make the dream come true and take the first step.

2. Travel opens your eyes.

If you’re open and willing, travel will make you an incredibly more well-rounded human being. And that’s really the goal, isn’t it?

3. Traveling helps you learn who you are.

All the challenges and opportunities travel lays at your feet help you discover who you are in a way that’s only possible on the road.

4. Travel creates meaningful relationships

People you meet while on the road become some of the most valued names on your contact list. They become places on the map to visit later on. These folks give you a glimpse outside your hometown circle of friends and force you to take in new and refreshing perspectives, and ultimately realize that everyone is the same.

5. Traveling develops skills you didn’t know you had

Sometimes it’s only far from home that you realize you-you’ve got skills you’ve never used. It’s travel that brings them to the surface and makes you smile, satisfied to have reached the mountaintop, or crossed a gorge or helped a villager clean up after a storm, or even to have successfully ordered a meal at a rural Chinese restaurant.

6. Travel helps you learn new languages

There’s something satisfying about being able to throw around a few words of Greek, knowing how to say thanks in Thai, pulling out that long-dormant Spanish to book a room in Santiago, or simply hearing a language you didn’t know existed just a few weeks before.

7. Travel means adventure

Zip-lining over the jungle canopy in Peru, successfully navigating the maze-like streets of Venice, bartering for the best price in the traditional markets of Marrakech, taking a speedboat ride in New Zealand, or hopping in a Land Rover and heading out to watch animals grazing in Tanzania: these are adventures worth having. People are hardwired for the excitement of adventure and travel may just be the best way to tap into it.

8. Traveling gives you perspective

Meeting people from other cultures will teach you that the way you’ve been looking at the world isn’t the way everybody else does. In fact, your point-of-view might have some major blind spots. Seeing the world for yourself will improve your vision and your grip on reality.

9. Travel helps you move forward

If you’re between jobs, schools, kids, or relationships, around the world travel can be a perfect way to move from one of these life stages into your next great adventure.

10. Travel is education

Seeing the world provides an education that’s absolutely impossible get in school. Travel teaches you economy, politics, history, geography, and sociology in an intense, hands-on way no class will.

11. Travel challenges you

Getting your daily latte at the same place and staring at your screen at your nine-to-five every day not nearly interesting enough? Even if you choose to work on the road (and keep staring at the screen), you’ll have to find a new place to drink your latte and depending on your destination, finding coffee, and foamy milk or a good place to sip them could prove to be a sizeable challenge. Travel is full of moments of joy and challenges. Overcoming the challenges gives you some of the greatest joys of all.

12. Travel shakes things up

It sucks to be stuck in a rut. Everyone knows what that’s like. A big trip can be your perfect solution. Fly around the world, stopping over in all of the places you’ve always wanted to visit.

13. Traveling proves that dreams do come true

You imagined it, daydreamed about it, envisioned it. Guess what? It can be done. Around the world travel is possible, you just have to decide you’re willing to take the first step and start planning your itinerary.

14. Travel gives you cool stories

Let’s face it. Even for folks who can’t tell a story, just the words “last year in Mongolia” get you instant party points. Even when events seem trivial, nostalgia and distance create an irresistible spin that makes mundane things like getting your laundry done in Zanzibar, entertaining. Just don’t be that person and overdo it!

15. Travel is literally food for thought.

You’ll be constantly surprised at the flavors the world has to offer. The way people in other cultures and countries prepare food and break bread together (not that all cultures even eat bread) will astound you.

16. Travel gives you a sense of accomplishment

If you’re the kind of person that dreams big, you’re probably one to reach for new challenges. Finishing a trip gives you the satisfaction that you were able to make a goal to travel and accomplish what you set out to do–see the world.

Sunil Shetty, Self Employed at Online (2010-present)

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