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July 21, 2018 Travel

Top 10 Destinations on the Rise — World -Part 2

Continuing from earlier post Top 10 Destinations on the Rise

7. Riga, Latvia

The Latvian capital, the largest city in the Baltics, is a fascinating mixture.

Riga Latvia – Europe

is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 641,007 inhabitants (2015), Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to more than one-third of Latvia’s population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga’s historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th-century wooden architecture.

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8. Rovinj, Croatia

Rovinj is considered one of the most beautiful places in Croatia, featuring rich historical heritage and countless natural, ecological and architectural attractions. There are many activities visitors can enjoy, such as nature walks, recreational sports, exploring nature’s hidden treasures, visiting archaeological sites and local produce tastings. Numerous high-quality hotels and tourist resorts in Rovinj guarantee immaculate service and a memorable stay.

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9. Nerja, Spain

Nerja is deservedly called one of the most charming places in Spain. This typical whitewashed Andalusian town is settled less than an hours drive from Malaga airport. The authentic old quarter of the town enchants with its cosy narrow, winding streets. The viewpoint el Balcón de Europa takes your breath away with stunning views across the sea. Nerha boasts 16 kilometres of marvellous beaches with crystal clear water. This place is perfect if you like active recreation – during the high season all major water sports activities are available, including water skiing, scuba diving, sailing, canoeing and paddling.

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10. Casablanca, Morocco

Casablanca (“White house”), the largest city of Morocco, is located in the western part of the country on the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the largest city in the Maghreb, as well as one of the largest and most important cities in Africa, both economically and demographically. The 2012 census, adjusted It has a population of about 4 million Casablanca is considered the economic and business centre of Morocco, while the national political capital is Rabat.

The Port of Casablanca is one of the largest artificial ports in the world and the largest port of North Africa.

The Hassan II Mosque or Grande Mosque Hassan II is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the largest mosque in Morocco and Africa and the 7th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world’s tallest at 210 meters (689 ft.). Completed in 1993 ($750 Mil), it was designed by Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygues. The minaret is 60 stories high topped by a laser, the light from which is directed towards Mecca. The mosque stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean, the sea bed being visible through the glass floor of the building’s hall. The walls are of hand-crafted marble and the roof is retractable. A maximum of 105,000 (25,0000 inside + 80,000 outside) worshipers can gather together for prayer.

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September 23, 2016 Round the world, Travel

Three Thrilling Theme Parks Opening Soon!

Theme parks are a mecca for adrenaline junkies looking to get their blood pumping and thrill seekers looking for their next big thrill.

Some of the most popular theme parks that are already open include Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and Alton Towers Resort in England. However, every theme park is different, from the food they provide to the rides they offer, meaning you will never have the same experience twice.

There are a number of theme parks opening around the world very soon, only adding to the already vast collection around the world, meaning thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies have a few more places to add to their already lengthy bucket lists:

3 #Thrilling #Themeparks

Dubai Parks and Resorts, UAE

Hotel Transylvania, Thrilling Theme parks

Opening in October this year, Dubai Parks and Resorts is made up of three theme parks, one water park, one entertainment park and a stunning hotel where visitors can rest their heads after a long day filled with fun.

Legoland Dubai, Thrilling theme parks — Image credit-legoland.com

The three theme parks include motion gate™ DUBAI, Bollywood PARKS™ DUBAI and LEGOLAND® DUBAI, and the one water park being LEGOLAND® WATER PARK, each of which takes on their own theme and have a number of roller coasters, water slides, and something for the smaller members of the family.

Located in Dubai, this theme park is the place for those looking for a fun day out filled with adventure with their family or their friends.

For those interested in visiting all of the parks, we know how pricey it can get. However, Dubai Parks and Resorts offers a great deal where you can purchase a theme park pass and visit each park as many times are you want!

Disney’s Star Wars Land, USA

Disney's Star Wars- Thrilling Theme Park

Opening as the Disneyland Resort in both Anaheim, California, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, Star Wars Land – as you can tell by the name – is going to be home to all things Star Wars.

The new land will be made up of 14 acres and will immerse visitors into the Star Wars universe through a number of far-out attractions, amazing entertainment and scary thrill rides.

It has been said that the land will be crawling with inhabitants from out of this world, some that will include: humanoids, aliens, and droids, all of which will make the whole experience feel authentic.

Fantasy Island, Singapore

This has to be one of the coolest theme parks to open yet, simply because it will be the world’s largest eco-park!

The eco-park will be located 16-kilomertre from Singapore, and visitors will get there via a short boat ride, with Fantasy Island spreading out across 328-hectares of tropical island and will include an Avatar Habitat, Rainforest Paradise, Simba Adventure, Mangrove Safari Rides, Riau Jungle Explorer, Aqua Adventure and Deep Ocean Wonder – all amazing activities perfect for the whole family to enjoy together in the outdoors.

Plan your next holiday to an amazing theme park, and enjoy an action-packed holiday with your friends or family that you will remember for years to come.

*/Ibtisaam is a self-diagnosed wanderlust with a healthy obsession for travelling the globe. You can find her ticking off her bucket list of places to go when she is not on the lookout for the comfiest hotel suites from Dubai all the way to Buenos Aires. /*

July 27, 2016 Lifestyle

6 Essential Gadgets for Backpackers

Travelling from one place to another is never complete if you do not have the right things in your backpack. Backpackers generally prefer to travel light. This does not necessarily mean that one has to carry nothing except the travel documents. Travelling light basically means to carry all the essentials and leaving behind the things that take up much space.

Apart from the travel documents, which are definitely a must, there are a few other essential items that need to be packed into the bag when you decide to travel either alone or along with the family. There are some electronic gadgets and add-ons that need to be necessarily carried during the travel in order to stay in touch with technology. This does not mean that one has to dump all the gadgets into their bags. Only the essentials like the power bank need to be carried, leaving the rest behind.

Here is a list of electronic essentials backpackers must never forget to pack when they travel.

Power bank:

Essential gadgets needed for backpackers- powerbank — Power bank

This particular gadget is really important if you plan to carry your laptop or smartphone. Mobile phones can be charged using regular chargers when you stop for rest or after you have checked into the hotel. Until then, if you are on the move and need to charge immediately, plug the gadget to the power bank for charging. Make sure to carry a multi-port charger if you plan to carry more than one device; say a tablet or the laptop.

Power cables:

Carrying extra power cables would come handy since if one goes bad, the other can be used. The spare one can replace the malfunctioning cable instead of running everywhere looking for an alternate cable. These power cables can also be used to connect the mobile phone to the laptop or for using as an extension cable in case the charger socket is at a distance or height.

3G or 4G hotspot:

3G or 4G hotspot is required if you plan to work while you are travelling. This can be connected to the mobile phone as well as the laptop. This helps to look up hotels and restaurants where one can rest or stop to eat. Travel bloggers find this handy when they need to update their blog every day while on their adventure.

GPS navigation system:

The GPS device helps in tracking places. If you are travelling to a new destination and are not sure about the route then this is the perfect gadget for you.

Headphones:

essential gadgets for backpackers- headphones — Girl, Music, Headphones, Hipster, Scene, Young, Happy

For all the music lovers out there, headphones are one of the most important things that one must carry. The headphones that are now available connect with the tablet, laptop, phone and also the mp3 players.

Small USB cables:

These can be used if you need to transfer pictures from the phone or camera to the laptop. This also saves the time that is spent on separating the long cables from each other. Purchase the USB cables that are compatible with the device that you plan to carry.

These essentials can prevent you from hassles that can result while travelling. Carrying these would invariably reduce the inconveniences in travelling and also makes sure that you do not get lost on the way!