Vietnam - Riding into the Horizon with Bullriders of Dallat

You might have traveled to different places, drinking the aura of each region that you cross. It is true that each place has its own specialty. In order to enjoy the beauty of a place to the full extent you must have adequate knowledge about the right traveling options available and you must also be equipped with the right type of traveling gear. Vietnam is one such place on the map which has all the characteristics to make it an awe-striking holiday destination for many travelers. The appeal of the place is not limited to its scenic beauty but the people and their culture also adds to the attraction of this place. The country hosts two natural world heritage sites and six biosphere reserves.

There are many tour and travel guide companies in Vietnam that will be ready to be at your service and will help you understand and enjoy the beauty of the place. One of the foremost companies in this business is the Dalat Bull Riders.Situated in the mountainous region, Da Lat has been one of the French colonies during the nineteenth century. And it is in this place where the company has set up its headquarters.

There are numerous traveling plans that have been set up by the Dalat Bull Riders. The various tour itineraries provided by the company are as follows:

Buon Ma Thuot

· Da lat to Mui Ne: this entire tour for 4 days and 3 nights gets you in the habit of some really enterprising road trip and to enjoy the experience you just need to pay 280 USD. During this tour you will visit places like Lak Lake, Buon Ma Thuot, Bao Loc and Mui Ne. 

· Da Lat to Hoi An: For this entire tour you need to pay only 420 USD per person. This tour extends for 6 days and 5 nights. On the first day of the tour you will travel from Da Lat to Lak. On the second day you will travel up to Buon Ma Thuot. You will reach Pleiku by the third day. On the fourth and fifth day you will travel across Kon Tum and Phuoc Son and on the sixth day you will reach your final destination of the tour, which is Hoi An. 

· Da Lat to Mekong Delta: this entire tour is for 9 days and 8 nights and to enjoy this fantastic experience you just need to pay 630 USD. If you choose for this plan, you will have to get into the habit of traveling long distances as it covers different regions including Lak Lake, Dak Nong, Dong Xoai, Sai Gon, My Tho, Ben Tre, Can Tho, Chau Doc, Kian Giang, till the place where you want to finish off with your trip. 

The facilities provide by the company, the Dalat Bull Riders, is the same for all the tour packages. This travel and tour company will provide you with an English speaking guide, a helmet, saddle bags, rain ponchos and also regular local coffee. The company will also look after your accommodation in a two star hotel. You will also be provided with a motorbike as well as petrol, and if you ride it, it will be an additional advantage. However payments for elephant ride, for your food and drinks as well as your personal expenses needs to be taken care by you.

So if you are really excited to explore the exotic and alluring natural beauty of Vietnam you can choose from the different tour packages offered by Dalat Bull-Riders and make the required books with them.

Related post:  Vietnam - How the Vietnam War Affected the Culture

Header picture by http://www.sxc.hu/profile/timobalk

Read More

10 Fasinating Facts About Ghana, Africa

There are many factor to consider when visiting Africa while there are some fascinating facts about Ghana in Africa.   Ghana is one of the famous countries in Africa in terms economy, culture and other activities. It was established in 1957 and became the very first sub-Saharan country in the colonial Africa to get its independence. Ghana has come a long way in terms of politics, culture, and economics. In this regard, the following are the best top ten interesting facts about this great Ghana in Africa. 

1. Freedom of Worship

Freedom of worship is a fascinating fact in Ghana since it is a constitutional right and there is no dispute among the Muslims, Christians, the traditionalists and other several minority religions. Ghanians have developed habits of respecting different religions. 

2. The Magic Behind the Name "John" 

It was believed that if your name is not John, it is better to forget about being a president or even running for presidency. Since 1992, Ghanians have habits of electing presidents with their names including John. For example, Jerry John Rawlings ruled from 1992 to 2000, John Agyekum Kufuor from 2000 to 2008 and John Evans Atta Mills took over after Kufuor. This is really amazing and interesting history. 

Oil Discovery Ghana

3. Oil Discovery

In 2007, the Kosmos Energy of US and the Tullow Oil of UK discovered oil in the coastal region of Ghana. This was a great sign of economical growth hence improving the living standards of many people living in the country. 

4. Peace Maintenance

Ghana is believed to be number one in Africa in terms of peace maintenance and this is according to the Global Peace Index. It is also ranked position 40 internationally. Peace is something that contributes to most of developments of a country in all aspects. 

5. Cocoa Production

In the whole world, Ghana produces about 17 percent of cocoa. It comes second in the whole world after Ivory Coast, which produces over 40 percent of the world's total production.

6. Strength of a Woman 

Joyce Adeline Bamford-Addo is the first female to become the speaker of parliament in Ghana and Ms Georgia Theodora Wood became the first Chief Justice in Ghana as well. 

7. Corruption

In terms of corruption, Ghana has for several years been fighting against it and this being the main reason why it is in number 67 in terms of corruption worldwide. Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International did the ranking in 2008. 

8. Languages

In Ghana, there are over 40 languages spoken all over its ten regions. However, English is a recommended official language despite most people speaking different languages. 

9. The Cedi- The Official Ghana Currency

The Cedi is the official currency of Ghana where 1 GC equals to 0.80 US dollars, but it varies with stability of the dollar value. Even though the re-denomination of this currency happened in mid 2007, many of the street traders are still talking in terms of the previous Cedi, where they are needed to quote prices in thousands. This means that they equate 1 GC to ten thousands. 

10. Mahamas For Vice Presidents

As the name of Ghanians presidents has always remained the same (John), vice presidents are not exceptional. It has also been their culture to have their vice presidents called Mahama too. This has been happening since 2001 where Mr. Aliu Maham was the vice president up to 2008 and then Mr. John Dramani Mahama succeeded him.

Besides the above-discussed interesting facts about Ghana, there are also other several things about culture and the habits of Ghanaian people.

Related post:   Great Travel Tips for Sharm el-Sheik

Read More

5 Top Amazing Destinations in Vanuatu

Vanuatu is a beautiful nation situated in the Southern part of the great Pacific Ocean. It is a brilliant destination for a relaxed holiday away in a country full of warm people and best tasting food. Vacation in Vanuatu can be very interesting if you know where to go and what to do. A Spanish explorer on one of his explorations was the first to discover one of the islands of this archipelago nation. This group of islands is mainly influenced by the English and French cultures. So whenever you plan a holiday in Vanuatu, here are some of the main spots which are a must visit and experience:

Mount Yassur, Tanna Island: Volcano Extravaganza

This is one of Nature’s greatest spectacles which can be witnessed by humans. Tanna Island’s Mount Yassur is an active volcano which spews out lava and magma into the air every few minutes. Each and every time this magnificent, never ending display of nature takes place the earth shudders and this is an experience which one beholds. A holiday on the pristine beach of Lowelkas Cove and enjoying a view of the great volcano while sipping on tropical cocktails is surely every traveller’s dream.

Mele Cascades: Spell Binding Waterfalls (header image)

Walking through tropical forests, greeting the local people and driving past schools can be an amazing experience especially when the destination is Mele Cascades. The fresh water is capable of giving you the best massage you can ever get. You can swim around in the shallow waters or just enjoy the surrounding greenery until late in the evening. It is one of the gifts that the Port Vila has to offer making your vacation worthwhile.

Millennium Cave: Exhilarating Experience

For the outdoorsy people, Millennium Cave can be a breath taking trekking experience. The cave is in the Espiritu Santo Island which is the largest in the archipelago chain. The trek upto the caves is a demanding one but one can cool down later with a swim in the clear waters from the river. At the cave entrance clay paste is smeared on the face as symbol of safe journey through the caves and the river. The trek will give you the most astounding view of the cascading waterfalls and give new meaning to your vacation.

Nanda Blue: Nature’s mysteries

Nanda Hole which is also referred to as Jackie’s Hole is a deep blue hole created by water in limestone rocks. These holes have the bluest, cleanest and prettiest waters. It is family property on the Santo Island. The blue hole is surrounded by green tropical jungles and this place also houses a great bar and swim facility to enjoy fully. The entry fees are about five Australian Dollars which includes a nice tropical drink (image by cgofsydney). 

Summit Gardens: Sandalwood wonderland

It is the biggest tropical garden in all of South Pacific area. The 11 Summit gardens are a great culmination of garden from across the world in Africa, America and Australia. They have been designed by the owner to bring the world together in a very interesting manner. The dazzling variety of colorful flora including Sandalwood trees is a festival to the eyes. 

Vanuatu is a quintessential tropical holiday spot. The climate varies from very hot and humid to very mild and dry during the year. Travellers from all over the world flock to Vanuatu between July and December and during these six months, the beaches are crowded and all hotels are full to capacity. Cyclones in Vanuatu are a natural phenomenon. So, tourists are guided according to the next cyclone which hits the nation. Port Vila, the capital city can be reached by air and by boat. Regular flights from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji Islands and Solomon Islands can take you right to the heart of the archipelago. 

Header image by doe-a-deer

Read More

The 10 Most Dangerous Animals in The World

Although man is the most evil animal in the world, there is need to know some of most dangerous animals in the world. With over 8.7 million animals on earth, some animal species are very hostile and dangerous than others.

Tiger

Tigers are the largest among the big 4 cats in the world. They are unsocial creatures that do not like existence of any other tiger within their territory. Tigers spend most of their time hunting. This animals usually attack any animal for food including human beings. They also attack other animals such as bear, leopard, and crocodile.

Cape Buffalo

African/ Cape Buffalo

African or cape buffalo are easily confused with domestic ones. In Africa, it has been discovered that cape buffaloes kill more people yearly.  These buffaloes are among the great five game animals in Africa. If you irritate any African buffalo beast, it can follow you and attacks you severely. The best way you can protect yourself is staying away from these animals.

Snakes

Snakes are one of the most frightening animals on earth. Not all snake species attack people. However, some snake species such as Cobra and Taipan, black mamba, Tiger Snake, Viper, and Brown Snake have a very dangerous poison that kills most human beings. Thousands of people in the world die due to different snake bites.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are found in almost all continents except Antarctica. They easily get in contact with any human being. Mosquitoes have killed millions of people since evolution. Whenever mosquitoes sting any person, it can lead to various deadly diseases such as Malaria, Yellow fever and Dengue.

African Elephants

African Elephants

Elephants are often quoted as sociable animals to human beings. They are one of largest beast animals on earth. These animals are able to destroy extensive areas leading to total destruction of property and death of human beings. Other animals usually sense danger any time they come in contact with elephants.

Shark

Sharks are very dangerous marine animals. They are well-known for killing deep sea/ocean divers. They comprise of various subspecies. However, the Great White Shark is considered to be the most dangerous and strong compared to others. They are very speedy when moving in water. Sharks are more than twenty feet long and have over two tones.

Box Jelly Fish

The most hazardous species of box jelly fish exist in the Indian Ocean. A healthy human being can die within two to five minutes after he or she is sting by Sea Wasp Box Jellyfish. Although there are minimal instances of attack, they cause great danger when they sting.

Clostridium Botulinum

This is the most poisonous animal on earth. About four kilograms of these bacteria can kill all human beings on earth. They survive in the soil of all continents.

Polar bear

Polar bear

These animals reside along the Arctic region. They are considered as the cutest but very dangerous animals on earth. Polar bear are the largest living carnivals on earth. When they are hungry, the eat anything the come across.

Blue Ringed Octopus

Blue ringed octopuses survive in large water bodies. They have a very powerful memory. They also contain poison which can kill about 26 people. What makes the matter worse is that their poison does have any known cure.

All these animals can cause great harm if any person is not careful.

Related post:   How The Kengaroo Is Part of Australian Culture And Symbol

Read More