Your next tourist destination: Malta

Joe

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September 21, 2015

Malta, officially known as the Republic of Malta is situated in the southern part of Italy. It is a small island country in the Mediterranean Sea and covers only 316 square km geographical area. Being a small island country, Malta has splendid scenic beauty one can take pleasure in. In order to avoid the hectic city fiasco and continuous day-to-day work pressure you can freely pack your travel bags and get into this island anytime to rejuvenate yourself.

Time to visit:

Malta maintains a pleasant climate throughout the year as the climate is influenced by the Mediterranean Sea. The temperature revolves around 23 degrees in the day time and nearly 16 degrees in the night. As the island offers a pleasant climate all the way through the year, one can step onto the island at any time of a year.

How to reach:

You can get into the island via flight. Air Malta has regular and healthy connectivity with the European, Middle Eastern and North African places. You can also take ferries to the Sicilian port, Italy and enjoy 90 minutes of smooth riding. However, ferry services are not available all the time, so check it before you avail it. As a whole flight ride will be a smart choice as it is cheaper and takes less time.

Places to visit in Malta:

diving in gozo 2015 — Explore caverns, walls, wrecks and reefs, including the world famous Blue Hole.

The two most common places in Malta are Gozo and Comino. Commonly known as sister islands, these two places is the biggest attraction on Malta Island. Gozo is a small place where you can walk around the beach and explore the natural beauty. Gozo has few 4-star hotels so if you are planning to stay overnight, can do that easily. Comino has its own charm of Blue Lagoon. Walk around the Blue Lagoon beach to discover the real beauty of nature.

The Blue Lagoon malta — Found on the island of Comino, between Malta and Gozo, the Blue Lagoon is one of Malta’s most intriguing natural attractions.

Along with Gozo, there are places like Valletta, known as one of the most concentrated historic places in the world and Mdina – another place with history culture and development, Megalithic temples can also be explored. Valletta and Mdina are famous for heritage sceneries and historic structures.

If you are a sport lover then scuba diving is one of the mandatory activities in Malta to attempt. Thanks to the pleasant climate and clean Mediterranean Sea water, scuba diving becomes one of the most fascinated things to do in Malta along with other water sports like jet skiing, water rafting and so on.

Mdina malta 2015 — Graceful Mdina, the stately town known as the Silent City

Mediterranean Sea, surrounded island Malta has immense numbers of night clubs to enjoy your wine and dine.

Get around:

You can take a bus or taxi to get around the places in Malta. Also, you can hire bikes to explore the island. But walking around the places brings more pleasure than the formers.

Foods to have:

Your tour will not be complete if you didn’t have Maltese local food. Of course fishes are the main attraction there, but apart from that Maltese Sheep’s Cheese, Maltese crackers are some of the tasty options that one can have with a glass of fine wine. If you are there in wintertime, minestra, thick vegetable soup with Maltese bread and oil will be the best choice. If you get into the island in summer, then grab your plate of hobs-biz-zejt, a snack made from thick slices of crusty Maltese bread.

Pamper yourself:

Malta has immense numbers of 4-star and 5-star hotels to drop down. Take a leave from work and explore the genuine gorgeousness of nature in Malta.

Puerto Rico – History and Heritage

Joe

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September 20, 2015

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Christopher Columbus arrived at Puerto Rico in 1493. He originally called the island San Juan Bautista, but thanks to the gold in the river, it was soon known as Puerto Rico, or “rich port;” and the capital city took the name San Juan. Soon, Puerto Rico was a Spanish colony on its way to becoming an important military outpost.

Puerto Rico began to produce cattle, sugar cane, coffee and tobacco, which led to the importation of slaves from Africa. As a result, Puerto Rican bloodlines and culture evolved through a mixing of the Spanish, African, and indigenous Taíno and Carib Indian races that shared the island. Today, many Puerto Rican towns retain their Taíno names, such as Utuado, Mayagüez and Caguas.

Over the years numerous unsuccessful attempts were made by the French, Dutch, and English to conquer the island. To guard against these incursions, the Spanish constructed the many forts and ramparts still found on the island. Puerto Rico remained an overseas province of Spain until the Spanish-American war, when U.S. forces invaded the island with a landing at Guánica. Under the Treaty of Paris of 1898, Spain ceded Puerto Rico (along with Cuba, the Philippines and Guam) to the U.S.

As a result, the turn of the century saw Puerto Rico under United States sovereignty. At that time, Puerto Rico’s economy relied on its sugar crop, but by the middle of the century, an ambitious industrialization effort, called Operation Bootstrap, was underway. Cheap labor and attractive tax laws attracted American companies, and soon the Puerto Rican economy was firmly grounded in manufacturing and tourism. Today, Puerto Rico is a leading tourist destination and manufacturing center; the island produces high-tech equipment and many top-selling American pharmaceuticals.

Puerto Ricans received U.S. citizenship in 1917 and Puerto Rico officially became a U.S. Commonwealth in 1952. The issue of political status is one under constant debate, with some in favor statehood, others independence, and still others the continuation of commonwealth status.

During World War II, the U.S. Navy purchased two thirds of the island to use as a naval base. The Navy used the area for military exercises and bombing practice for nearly 60 years until a civilian was killed during a bombing exercise in the 1990s. This sparked a wave of protests that finally ended when the base closed in 2003. Since then, the Navy’s lands have become wildlife reserves.

The city in the sun (THINGS TO DO IN NAIROBI)

Joe

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September 17, 2015

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The city in the sun (THINGS TO DO IN NAIROBI)

Despite the fact that Nairobi is a capital city, it is surrounded by cliffs and forests that create a peaceful ambience. As a tourist, you will get an opportunity to experience some of the best sceneries in the country.Go to Vin’s automotive group website for transport facility and check out Cottesloe car and ute hire if you wish to find the best cars for hire at a resonable price.

Don’t be swayed by the busyness of the city. Yes, it’s a bustling city with many different cultures but it its great features that makes the city fascinating.

Great things to do in Nairobi:

Nairobi National park

If you have the desire to see the big five, then this is the place to be. This national park gives you a taste of nature in the midst of all the chaos that is associated with city life. Zebras, Hippos, rhinos, lions, giraffe, Buffalo, Cheetah, and many other different species live in this park situated outside Nairobi Central Business Station.

Giraffe Park

This park is in Langa’ta and it is one of the best locations to visit if you have children. The park is home to several warthogs that will keep the children engaged. One of the great activities that you will engage in is feeding the giraffes by hand.

Elephant Orphanage

This orphanage hosts elephant calves and baby rhinos orphaned by poaching. Unlike other tourist attraction sites, this orphanage is opened once per day from 11am to 12 pm. You will also have to pay an admission fee of 500 Ksh.

Nairobi National Museum

For those people who love history, this is the right place to visit. This museum provides information about Kenyan history and its different cultures. The museum is opened from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm.

Restaurants

There are many different restaurants that will give you an experience you will never forget. Different restaurants deal with the different delicacies from all over the world, so it will not be difficult to find something you fancy.

Java House; there are many different restaurants around the city. The java house is known for its coffee and milkshakes. They do also have mouth-watering meals that are meant to give you the ultimate experience.
Trattoria; many tourists that come in this city usually look for places that they can enjoy meals from their own country. If you enjoy Italian delicacy, then this the right place to be. They also have the signature Italian desserts like the tiramisu, soufflé and the coffee granite.
Mesob; this restaurant is located at the China center near the China Embassy in Ngong road. Mesob gives you the ultimate Ethiopian experience with their great Ethiopian food.
The Village Market Food Court; it has a wide range of different ethnic cuisines that you can enjoy. Italian, Chinese, Thai delicacies are some of the different cuisines you can enjoy.
For the people who fancy fast food, there are different restaurants that you visit. This includes the very famous KFC, Galito’s Debonair- known for their pizzas and Kenchic.

Ice skating

Ice skating is one of the rejuvenating activities that you can enjoy. This activity can be enjoyed in Panari sky center in Nairobi. Panari is located along Mombasa rd. Nairobi.

Getting around

As a tourist, you will experience challenges trying to get to these places without a car. You can get a rental car or hire one of the many taxis in Nairobi to take you around. In the USA we have special services that offer a flatbed truck rental (check out https://flexfleetrental.com/) as this is very convenient.

Do you agree with our things to do in Nairobi list?

5 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Arizona

Tourist Attractions

Joe

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May 11, 2015

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5 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Arizona

1. Grand Canyon

One of the biggest attractions in America, and certainly in the state of Arizona, is the spectacular Grand Canyon. This incredible landscape, carved out by the Colorado River, reveals the power of nature and and the wonder it can create. The canyon walls glow a variety of colors in the late afternoon sun, with hues of orange, red, yellow, and everything in between. Most visitors see the canyon from the South Rim, where there are numerous lookout areas all along the road and walkway running along the canyon’s edge. The North Rim provides a different view altogether, but the road is closed in winter. For those who want a closer look, t is possible to hike down into the Grand Canyon or take a helicopter flight over and through the canyon.

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Top Things To Do In Melbourne, Australia

Joe

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May 11, 2015

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Top Things To Do In Melbourne, Australia

The land down under.

Those that have travelled this vast and wide continent will know of the incredible differences that each state has to one another. You can travel the west-coast and traverse through desert plains and tropical paradises, in some cases not seeing a single human face all day. Or maybe you cut right through the heart of the Australian Capital Territory and upwards to the Northern Territory and check out the opal mines in Coober Pedy and onto Australia’s most famous rock “Uluru”. You could even start in far-north Queensland and travel down through its capital city of Brisbane, checking out “Surfer’s Paradise” on the way down until you hit Sydney and have a swim at the iconic “Bondi Beach”.

One thing’s for sure, if you go far enough south through this amazing country you will hit Australia’s biggest and best city- Melbourne.

Melbourne, a diverse culture of passionate sporting fans, fashionistas and coffee connoisseurs has something to offer everyone. Here we list some of the top things to do in Melbourne, Australia.