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Beijing Olderhutongs Culture

People say that the real culture of Beijing is “the culture of hutong” and “the culture of courtyard”. How true that is. Often, it is Beijing’s winding hutongs that attract tourists from home and abroad rather than the high-rise buildings and large mansions. Hutong is a typical lane or small street in Beijing that originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). “Hutong” is a Mongolian word, meaning “water well”. During that time, water well is the settlement around which people lived. There are tens of thousands of hutongs surrounding the Forbidden... Read→

Tips Of Planning A Good Bargain Holiday To Europe

When you are planning a cheap holiday destination, you might want to see the beautiful attractions in Italy, Greece, Germany, France or Croatia. As according to planet travel guide, there is no better place to take a vacation than to an area with so much history and culture as well as historical architectural that Europe is famous for all over the world. Tour the historical cities and see what everyone is talking about when they say there is no place like it in the world. They are talking about the beautiful attractions, the warm welcome you receive when you arrive as well as the special treatment... Read→

How To Choose Your Most Desirable Lodging To Stay On Your Mexico Tour

With some of the top ranked beaches in the world, Mexico is a top vacation spot. Mexico offers authentic and luxury vacation lodgings as recommended by travel agent business to make your visit the best it can be. Places To Stay On Your Mexico Vacation There are many different vacation areas in Mexico. From the beaches of Cancun, located on the Gulf of Mexico, to the sandy peninsula of Baja California, there are lodgings to suit every budget and traveler’s taste. However, there is one way to stay in Mexico that is sure to please even the pickiest and most demanding vacationer; staying at... Read→

Secrets Of Planning An All-Embracing Cheap Tour To Paradise Island

I you need to get away from it all, Paradise Island might be the perfect destination for an all-inclusive cheap holiday vacation. You could stay at the Paradise Island Harbour Resort where paradise is all about having fun and doing the things that make you happy. The cheap holiday package includes a private beach, drinks and meals at the restaurants as well as the bars. You will have many activities to participate in while staying at the resort. The rooms are elegantly decorated and include amenities like a microwave and a refrigerator. Some of the rooms overlook the harbor where you will see beautiful... Read→

Rajasthan Trip: Day1

We started our journey on 25th December at 12noon. After crossing heavy crossing on Delhi and Gurgaon we stopped somewhere on the Jaipur Highway. Mikhail posing for his best shot Rajasthan Trip: Me also tried to take shot Rajasthan Trip: On the way The road was amazing to ride bike. We touched our max speed several times and enjoyed the ride.  As the journey was not according to our plan some how we reached Ajmer nearly 7 p.m or 8 p.m. There was nothing to much at night so we just refuel our tanks and take a walk on the galis of Ajmer. AKPC_IDS += "131,";Popularity: 95% Read More →

Rajasthan Trip on X-Mas 2008

It was Thusday on 25th December and 27th and 28th was Saturday and Sunday. So you need a leave on 26th. Right now I don’t have remember it was an another holiday or I applied for a leave. But it was our (Me and Mikhail) trip to Rajasthan from 25th to 28th December. Rajasthan Trip: Sunset in Desert It was my longest trip on bike till now. We traveled nearly 2000km in 4 days. But it was not according to our plan. What we plan was to start our journey in the morning but it was 12 noon when we were able to start our journey to wards Rajasthan via Delhi- Gurgaon. Rajasthan Trip: Our fisrt stop... Read→

How to ride bike on ice

Subrata's bike under snow cover There are as many different techniques for riding on ice and snow as there are varieties of snow. I have gain some experience in my last rohtang ride.There are certain common techniques that seem to be useful in many instances. One of main thing to remember is use your breaks care fully. New fallen snow presents problems for bikers due to the extra effort need to get through it. Six inches of really light powder is tireing and slow, but you can go for long distances. Its very little worse than riding against a good stiff wind. Even a foot of powder is manageable... Read→

Day 2 Continued:Rohtang Itch

On the way to Rohtang Time to complete the log Right from the first day, we were searching for Bhuttas. I mean whats better than a bhutta, hot and salted, nimbu maarke, in such a weather. Got them in Marhi which is about 11km from the top. The last 11km took almost an hour because of the road condition, two landslides a few trucks ambling down the pass and the sheer number of qualis/innovas. Ofcourse, some people were kind enough to park their vehicles right on the road, leaving barely enough space for a big 4X4 to pass through On the top, finally, i was disappointed. Too many tourists, soiled... Read→

Day 2: Rohtang Itch

Got up at 7. We were already behind the plan for the day. Wanted to bike till a few kilometers beyond Gramphoo. Not to be now. Finally.. at about 8:45 in the morning we decided to move, leaving the luggage in the hotel only. The drive from Kullu is very easy paced and leisurely. Here are a few pics RohTang:Notice the third goat from the left in the pic Notice the third goat from the left in the pic. Its giving me such a funny and confused look Manali Finally reached Manali. The snow covered mountains were just so inviting. We were very excited. RohTang: Manali Here i made a tactical mistake.... Read→

Fort Vredeburg Museum

Visiting Yogyakarta tourism object is not complete without coming to Fort Vredeburg Museum. This fortress has a high historical value to the struggle against the tyranny. Before known as the Fort Vredeburg as now, the fort was named Fort Rustenburg. In... Read→

Day 2: Rohtang Itch

Got up at 7. We were already behind the plan for the day. Wanted to bike till a few kilometers beyond Gramphoo. Not to be now. Finally.. at about 8:45 in the morning we decided to move, leaving the luggage in the hotel only. The drive from Kullu is very... Read→

Day 2 Continued:Rohtang Itch

On the way to Rohtang Time to complete the log Right from the first day, we were searching for Bhuttas. I mean whats better than a bhutta, hot and salted, nimbu maarke, in such a weather. Got them in Marhi which is about 11km from the top. The last 11km... Read→

The eternal city of Rome is famous of its cultural and historical heritagewpuncts, but one of the most important treasures in Rome’s environment are Vatican Museums. If you decide to Trip to Rome, surely take a whole day tour to visit the city of Vatican. In fact, when you get there, you’ll realize that one day is to short to take in all that treasures. My recommendation is to find hotel near to the Vatican. Than you can wander around whenever you want and feel the city and its spirituality.... Read→

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Visiting Yogyakarta tourism object is not complete without coming to Fort Vredeburg Museum. This fortress has a high historical value to the struggle against the tyranny. Before known as the Fort Vredeburg as now, the fort was named Fort Rustenburg. In the year 1760, at the request of the Netherlands, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono I—the Sultan of Yogyakarta— built a very simple square fort on the land owned by the Kraton (palace). On each corner stands a bastion or seleka which resembling a turtle... Read→

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After an early morning pickup from Emerald Guesthouse in Kempton park, we made our way in the direction of Nelspruit and the Kruger National Park. Upon arrival in Nelspruit, we changed our vehicle from the nice air-conditioned microbus and into one of our open safari vehicles for our short journey to the the Kruger National Park. After arriving at the Numbi gate, we checked in and made our way to the camp of Pretoriuskop were we checked into the accommodation and gave the guess time to enjoy some... Read→

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If you are to make a journey by plane for the first time in your life, you must know some rules, which will guarantee you a comfortable flight. So, we will give you the benefit of our experience and knowledge. 1. Hand luggage should be put in a baggage hold, which is over your sit, thoroughly, because it can fall down on your head and you will get a nasty bump on arrival. We also recommend to unshod your feet, because flights are usually long, and you will want to do this sooner or later. 2. Food... Read→

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Every passenger during distant travels, especially during long flights has to face up to some difficulties at the airport, and we will help you to bring them to nought. 1. Set of documents necessary and sufficient for flight are: international passport for foreign travel, or internal passport, if you travel within the borders of your country; ticket (if you bought an electronic ticket, take its printout). And any other documents, except above-listed, won’t be needed by you at the airport and... Read→

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Paris has extreme attractions for tourists from every corner of the globe, and all year long, people from every corner of the globe flow down in this city, that by the experience of elegant charm and romantic places. Paris has a lot of sights, as Tour d’Eiffel and the well-known streets, as if on the Champs Elysée. But, really test the fantastic image of the Parisian life; you should study streets of Paris where excitement at every turn is concealed. Also the hotels which can brag of quality... Read→

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Themes from Italian Rivera and the African savannas and legendary places where children rule, Orlando is everything that you would like to have in boarding house and many other things! Here are10 from the most unique and surprising Orlando’s hotels of the resorts listed in a casual order. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. This African Lodge style hotel is located among 33 acres, preservation of the wild nature where more than 30 kinds of animals wander freely. It also shows the original afro-has... Read→

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When it comes to choosing the best hiking boots to endure the type of outdoor adventure planned, it is of utmost importance to keep comfort and safety in mind. This, inevitably, can make all the difference in the world for a long memorable hike or a short-lived disaster. This is the single most valuable piece of hiking equipment and can set the tone for future hikes to come … or not. Now it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go out and buy the latest and the best hiking boots around to outfit... Read→

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What do you need to do, if you want to overcome fear of flying by planes? We understand your mortal fear of traveling by air and we’ll try to help you. If the mere thought of flying turns you up we’ll try to give you instructions how to behave before and during the flight. The basic idea is extremely simple; it is the Carlson’s motto: «be quiet, only be quiet». So, there are ten simple rules, which will help you to overcome fear of flying. 1. Mind you’re not late. It is better to arrive... Read→

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An informal survey of airport staff at most of the UK’s busy airports appears to show that passengers at Scotland’s Glasgow airport are the rudest in the country. A questionnaire sent to over 2000 full-time airport employees asked them questions regarding how well-mannered and courteous their customers generally were. Questions included: ‘Do customers ever raise their voices angrily?’ and ‘Has a customer ever been confrontational or argumentative?’. Although the... Read→

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We were just friends working on different technologies in different product development companies. Frequently exchanging stories about crazy bosses, myopic leads and the lack of communication between the client, team and the end users we were a group looking to do something different. Hence, we decided to take matters into our own hands and OffTraQ was born.

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