Bhutan is the home of the golden monkeys, an ideal trekking destination, a reserved place full of ‘Dzong’ and ancient ruins, and celebrates interesting festivals.
Bhutan is located between the southern boundaries of China and northern boundaries of India in the eastern Himalayas. Also popularly known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan offers a enticing and curious travel experience for tourists. It is a delta of a preserved Buddhist country and warm hospitality of the Dragon Kingdom people. Although the government applies a very cautious approach in its tourism industry, tourists seem to grow in number every year. Read on to know what makes Bhutan an interesting place to visit for your next travel adventure.
Home of the golden monkeys
Golden Langur monkeys are one of the most popular sights in Bhutan. They can commonly be sighted in the town of Trongsa and the foothills of Bhutan’s mountain valleys. Golden monkeys are rare animals that can only be found in Bhutan and northern India. Its golden and creamy white fur makes it an attractive sight-seeing addition on trekking and driving trips around Bhutan. Golden monkeys are classified as endangered specie.
Valley and mountain trekking
Bhutan is also a haven for trekking and mountain climbing. You can find the great Lunana summit in northern part of Bhutan for mostly extreme trekking and climbing. Moving around the different towns and villages in Bhutan will require you to climb and drive along steep roads. Since 90% of the population’s livelihood is on agriculture, moderate hikers could enjoy the panoramic view of rice paddies and mountain ranges. One interesting summit to visit is the Chomolhari Mountain which offers an enticing mountain trek adventure. It is Bhutan’s sacred mountain along the borders of Tibet. Bumthang Valley is also a nice place to hike with its magnificent view of Jakar village.
Dzong and ancient ruins
A large number of mystical and historical ancient ruins are a curious fact about Bhutan. The country is filled with quite a number of Dzong that houses Buddhist monks and magnificent Buddha statues. Wangdiphodrang Dzong, Tiger’s Nest, Trongsa Dzong are just the few places to mention which can give a unique and distinct archeological appreciation that only Bhutan can offer. It is also neat to have the famous Bhutan stamps as a remembrance of these famous Buddhist temples. Monks and large Buddha statues also add to Bhutan’s mysterious appeal.
Festivals
Festivals are celebrated all year round in Bhutan. The festivals reflect colorful masks and the rich Bhutan culture. Dances are performed by the Buddhist monks to protect the valleys and ward off evil spirits. Colorful clothes and pieces of jewelry are usually flaunted during carnivals. Buddhist festivals are the time for the conserved religious Buddhist followers to celebrate and socialize.
Another must-try in Bhutan is indulging in the chili-filled Bhutanese cuisine and yak butter beer as these will complete any visit in Bhutan.
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4 Interesting Facts About Bhutan That Makes It A Worthy Travel Destination
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All there is to know about the vacation destination of your dreams that is exactly what a Caribbean travel guide offers. But are Caribbean travel guides really godsend? Or are they just patronizing materials designed for commercial purposes?
Well, theyre a little of both actually. After all, the people behind Caribbean travel guides do need a source of income in order to continue to publish their guides. But a tremendous amount of research has been placed in these guides to just dismiss them as useless resource material.
What else is more nifty, informative and convenient than a Caribbean travel guide?
Sure, the Internet may prove more updated when it comes to information, but you cant carry the Internet everywhere. And believe it or not, its always much more gratifying to pull out a Caribbean travel guide from your carry case, flip a few pages open, then slip it right back when youre tried of reading. It sure beats having to wait in the airport, sitting bored silly and wondering whether or not your flights going to be delayed.
That said, dont cling to travel guides religiously. Many travelers make that mistake. They are not the bibles that they are made out to be by some people. You should know that published materials, including travel guides, are out of date the moment they are published, because by then, there would have been new updated material that came up and it would be too late to include them.
So, how are you supposed to use Caribbean travel guides then? How would you know which information to believe and which facts are outdated? Unfortunately, there is no exact answer to that. To get the most out of your Caribbean travel guide, use them sparingly for basic orientation. So once you have the basics right down to a tee, go out there and discover the towns and cities on your own. That is, after all, what traveling is all about adventure and discovery of new things. At the very least, when all other signs look foreign, the information on museums and places of interest are great.
However, when it comes to hotels and restaurants, each to his own taste and budget. Remember that bargains rise in price with popularity, so theres every bit of chance that that hot new deal in your Caribbean travel guide isnt much of a deal anymore, considering how pricey it has become. And then sometimes, too, the places get easily full with foreigners and travelers like you, so you cant always expect your Caribbean travel guide to point you in the right place all the time.
Then, if you do wander around on your own, then you will surely find quality rooms with reasonable prices. They may be located in out-of-the-way places that Caribbean travel guide writers may not know about. Remember that because you in the destination, you are in far better place to get what you want out of your vacation.
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Vacation Club Common Myths & Facts
There are many people who love to share their vacation club experience. We tend to take their experience as facts to the case. How do you know what is fact and what is fiction? Read on to find out.
1. You can only get a good vacation if you book a year in advance.
This is true for some vacation clubs in the past. It is no longer the case, however. In the past, it was difficult to schedule a nice vacation at some of the vacation club locations unless you booked far in advance, but this is no longer the case, providing you have done your research well and found a vacation club that allows for your spontaneous needs. You don’t have to book for your vacation so far ahead.
2. You still have to pay huge airfares.
Here’s an “urban legend” that did get founded in real truth. However, today’s vacation club industry is so competitive that they are “forced” to include best air fare or any specials that they can find to keep their members happy. They’ve joined up with many online ticket sites to provide the most in depth searches and the best flights available for their members.
3.You will more than likely never be able to get the advertised vacation club special.
Again, there were times in the past, and possibly still even today, where you may find a vacation club that was not able to provide a particular advertised special to all their club members. However, if you have located an exceptional vacation club to join, you will find that situation simply doesn’t come up at all any more.
4. The fees to join the vacation club are so high, there is no real savings.
False. Unless you fail to utilise your vacation club membership. Don’t just buy into the vacation club and then leave it to sit there, unused and unutilized by you and your family! That would cost you some extra money! Use your vacation club membership to claim great savings and luxurious vacations which you are entitled!
5. The vacation club will not help you plan your trip.
This may be true with some vacation clubs, so check the program carefully before you join. A good vacation club is going to have excellent choices in hotels, vacations, and an excellent staff to help take care of all your planning needs. Call on the phone and speak to the customer service department find out what they will do for you.
6. You cannot get a good trip through the vacation club on short notice.
There was a time when this too had truth. But these days, that is a very rare situation and if you are looking for a decent vacation club to join and they are not offering short notice services and vacations for their members then look for one that does. Unless you do not require short notice options as a part of your vacation club plan.
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Visit Australia And Discover Several Remarkable Facts On Koalas
Among the various animals living in Australia, koalas are considered the most popular. They have lived some 4 million years ago and continue to exist until today. However, their survival is threatened by increasing hunting and killing of European hunters especially in the Southern part of Australia. That is why this group of marsupials or the pouched mammals has been known to become extinct in the western part of the country.
For so many years, koalas exist and survive in Australia. This group of mammals is already considered important part of the Aboriginal culture and has been highlighted in various legends.
It is interesting to know that the Australian community has thought of preserving this particular breed of marsupials through the sanctuary. Here, you can see live koalas that you can touch, cuddle, and hand feed. By experiencing first hand encounter with these cute mammals, you will have better understanding as to why they need to be protected and cared for.
To know more about koalas, here is a list of some of the remarkable facts:
1. Scientific name
Koalas are considered a part of the Australian culture and heritage. They have known to live in all parts of Australia. The first person who was able to see and actually illustrate a koala is John Price. He is also the first Briton to discover other forms of mammals existing in the country. It was in January 1798 when he was sent to discover the Nepean River. Price was known to be a Governor Hunter’s servant.
His accounts were not published until after 100 years that his stories about his discovery have been made known to the public. With this, koalas were given the scientific name “phascolarctos cinerus” or the “ash grey pouched bear.”
2. It is not a bear
It is funny to note that despite of its resemblance to bear, koalas are not bears. In fact, they don’t have any relation at all. Since this particular breed of mammal is classified as marsupials or the pouched animals, they are more closely related to the wombats and kangaroos, although the resemblance is not that close.
But just like a typical teddy bear, koalas are nice to touch and cuddle. They have thick soft fur. Their size and profile make them cute and lovable.
3. Sleepy-head
This group of marsupials can be classified as certified sleepy-heads because nearly 75% of their day to day existence is spent on sleeping. Most of the time, you see them sleeping in daytime. They just start to move around after sunset.
4. Sociable animal
Koalas are known to be sociable. They tend to exist with other koalas. That is why they need bigger areas of territories to accommodate a number of koala population.
You can even see koalas barking at other koalas. Maybe it is one of their ways in communicating and socializing with the others.
5. Remarkable diet
Experts say that among the mammals particularly the marsupials, koalas have remarkable diet. They can survive even with eucalyptus leaves alone. In fact, they don’t regularly drink water at all. That’s because [...]
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