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Backpacking is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to travel across the globe. Previously meant for students and budget travelers traveling on a shoe string budget, backpacking has made significant inroads into the travel industry the world over today. Goa, the west coast paradise in India, is an ideal destination for the backpackers. The beaches, hills, forests, and cities of Goa offer all the variety that an ideal backpacker looks for. The climate, people, and tourist friendly atmosphere is conducive to the backpackers in Goa. Here are a few tips that you can rely on before venturing on you backpacking Goa vacation.There are numerous tourist destinations in Goa that conventional tourists visit. These include the beaches, the forts, wildlife parks and the major cities and towns. Backpackers would definitely like to visit the wildlife parks like the Cotigao wildlife sanctuary and the Salim Ali bird sanctuary. The beaches are the most popular tourist spots in Goa. Backpackers would love the carefree ambience and the numerous options available there. Hiking, cycling, motor bike rides, rave parties, and a host of water sports are on offer at all the major beaches of Goa, like Baga, Vagator, Anjuna, Calangute and Colva.The ... [more..]

There are many different ways to learn to scuba dive. A friend or partner teaches someone in a pool. Others jump off a boat and descend holding hands with an instructor. (The French system). "Batem".Some join a scuba diving club or sign up for a scuba diving course at their local dive shop. The best way to get a 'taste' for it and having the greatest chance of having a safe enjoyable diving experience is at a holiday resort. Preferably on a tropical island holiday resort. Mauritius Island in the Indian Ocean is surely one such place - Diving Mauritius. The calm clear water, the relaxed atmosphere and your own relaxed state of mind will all contribute to the success of the experience.Before signing on and paying your money for a full open water certification diving course. Participating in an 'easy diving lesson' or 'resort course', as it is also known would be the answer. An 'easy diving course' or 'resort course' usually starts at the pool and consists of a lecture or discussion by a certified instructor explaining about the pressure, the equipment, and everything that will happen on the dive. He will also go through all the basic ... [more..]

Hong Kong is a wonderful travel destination. Visitors will certainly never get bored as there are so many excellent tourist attractions for them to enjoy and visit. The most popular attraction is most definitely the local Disneyland which opened several years ago and which attracts visitors from around the globe.There are so many places to visit in Hong Kong and unfortunately most tourists only spend a couple of nights in this wonderful city. We have listed for you the most popular tourist attractions and if possible you should try to visit all of them during your stay in this former British colony.DisneylandNo visit to Hong Kong can possibly be complete without a visit to the local Disneyland. If you are visiting? with your children then they will never forgive you if you don't take them to this amazing tourist attraction.? Disneyland is located on Lantau Island and there are a number of outstanding hotels and resorts located nearby to this popular tourist attraction.Ocean ParkOcean Park has been one of the most popular Hong Kong tourist attractions for some time now. This excellent theme park is popular with both local residents as well as tourists. There are all sorts of attractions ... [more..]