As upon request from a friend of mine who absolutely loved her trip, today we will be visiting the beautiful Island of St. Martin with some tips from her.
Saint Martin is an island in the northeast Caribbean, approximately 300 km east of Puerto Rico. Being as it is so small in size, there are lots of activities to do there and you can also visit the neighboring Islands! Read the rest of this post »
Of the many options available for a Europe Vacation, Italy is one of the most popular for a reason; it offers a wealth of history, culture, and attractions to suit the tastes of just about everyone. While most any itinerary to Italy can be fabulous, it pays to talk with others who have already been there. I researched some tips for you if you are ever planning a great Italy vacation: Read the rest of this post »
A friend of ours from Bananaq8 recently bought a new pair of UGGs summer collection from ShoeboxNY. Upon paying at the cashier, she was informed that with every purchase of KD25 worth of Uggs at any ShoeboxNY store, there is one chance to participate in a draw to give two lucky winners a 7-day round-trip and accomodation to the sunny city of Los Angeles, California for some absolute sun fun. She filled out the coupon, and…
She is now somewhere tanning on Cali Beaches, enjoying the scenery and hollywood life-style.
If you want to be a lucky winner with ShoeboxNY, visit any of the stores and enter the draw. Best of luck to everyone!
When I hear Bali, I think paradise. That is why our second destination for this summer is: Bali, Indonesia.
It’s more than a place: it’s a mood, an aspiration, a tropical state of mind. Yes, Bali has beaches, surfing, diving, and resorts great and small, but it’s the essence of Bali – and the Balinese – that makes it so much more than just a fun-in-the-sun retreat.
It is possible to take the cliché of the smiling Balinese too far, but in reality, the inhabitants of this small island are indeed a generous, genuinely warm people. And there’s an awful lot to do in paradise:
1.) Go surfing in Uluwatu, Bignin, or Balangan. Or if you don’t know how, learn in Kuta, Legian, and Canggu. Bali boasts some of the world’s best surf spots.
2.) Escape to Menjangan Island and go snorkeling in the clear waters to see the abundant marine life. If you visit in the spring, make sure to catch hundreds of deer swimming to the island.
3.) Relax and take in a spa and massage treatment in the midst of Bali’s beauty or practice yoga and meditate in Bali to find your inner self.
4.) Climb Mount Batur’s black sand and lava at dawn to see the sunrise. After that walk around the shores of Lake Bratan in scenic Bedugul.
5.) Go cycling and see Bali’s beautiful rice fields, rainforest, or mountainous terrain. If you’re a thrill-seeker, try one of the downhill tracks.
6.) Visit the Tirta Gangga water palace, a maze of pools and fountains surrounded by lush gardens with stone statues. The complex is simply beautiful.
7.) Visit the scenic fishing village of Jemeluk, learn freediving in Amed, and dive the famous USAT Liberty wreck in Tulamben: it’s an unbelievable experience.
“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.” – G.K. Chesterton
As summer vacation is approaching and everyone is so busy thinking of where to go, I decided to do some research and highlight several countries/islands/towns that are worth visiting this summer. Everyone usually goes to well-known touristic spots, but did you ever stop and think that there actually might be somewhere better? Travelling is not just for fun or to change your mood, travelling or seeing places is an important part of our education. One cannot believe a fact to be true unless one sees it. The education that we receive from schools and colleges does not provide clear knowledge or idea of places. That’s why the first destination spot I picked for this summer is: Vietnam! Yes, that’s right – Vietnam.
Vietnam’s history is one of war, so it’s amazing to see how much this country has evolved from being a war-zone for so many years and then blooming to become one of the top most visited touristic destinations in magazines worldwide.
Vietnam has around 3.3m tourist arrivals every year. These tourists arrive to Vietnam waiting to unfold its true treasures at:
Halong Bay: There’s nothing quite like Halong Bay first thing in the morning. As the mists clear, hundreds of huge karst towers appear, looming high above the boat. In the soft morning light it’s like waking up in a watercolor painting of a mythical land. 
Hanoi: Motorbikes piled high with people, produce and even animals zip through the streets. It’s crazy, haphazard and somehow it works. The best way to take it all in is from a rooftop cafe. Order an extra strong coffee and watch the chaos unfold below.
Mekong Delta: This massive area of floating markets, emerald rice paddies and lush islands is home to some of the friendliest people on earth. Take a boat trip to one of the sleepy islands to get a front row view of life on the Delta, and meet the people who call it home.
Sapa: Head to the hills and see the colourful villages of Vietnam’s minority groups – the Zay, and the Blue and Black H’mong. The area is remote so the best way to experience it is on an overnight trek, spending the night as a guest of a local family.
Qui Nhon: Quaint Qui Nhon is a sleepy beach town off the main tourist trail. It’s worth coming here just for the drive. The road hugs granite cliffs that plunge into the South China Sea, and islands, lagoons and sand dunes slowly give way to sugar plantations and rice fields.
