Wonder Cave in South East

Show caves have been very popular for years. I would like to show you the first show cave that I love, the Wonder Cave on the north side of Monteagle, Tennessee.

Traveling to Costa Rica with Zip Line Tours

 

This is the beautiful natural view that the Costa Rica rain forest shows to you. You can take this incredible journey with a zip line tour. The Costa Rica zip lines are daring, long, and truly beautiful. You will have such incredible experience to feel the essence spot of the country.

Roman Forum – Rome, Italy Tour

   
Roman Forum is situated in the area between Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.

Vittorio Emanuele II Monument – Rome, Italy Tour

One of the most remarkable sites to see in Rome, Italy, is the Vittorio Emanuele II monument. It is designed by Giuseppe Sacconi at the end of 19th century. It is a monument to commemorate Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of an unified Italy.

You can see the remarkable Vittorio Emanuele II monument structure for free. However, you are charged when taking a lift to very top “The Terrace of the Quadrigas' where you can enjoy stunning Panoramic views.

Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy Tour

The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. This impressive monument dominates the small Trevi square located in the Quirinale district.

Roman Forum – Rome, Italy Tour

   
Roman Forum is situated in the area between Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa – Rome, Italy Tour

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is such remarkable building that you will never see in other country. With the other name “Piazza dei Miracoli”, it stirs the imagination for everybody. By mounting for about 294 steps, you can reach the top.

The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa building style is influenced by Romanesque style. The cylindrical shape offer you incredible experiences with your lover and family.

Doge's Palace – Venice Tour

If you imagine that yourself swimming to Venice from the sea, the first thing you see rising out the water is the shape of Doge's Palace. It is remarkably the most famous building in the city. Doge's Palace is the representative symbol of Venice’s culture. Forming the most famous sceneries in the world makes this palace as one of top recommended places you must visit.

Colosseum – Rome, Italy

The Colosseum is perhaps the most attractive building of the Roman Empire. It is originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater. It was the largest building of the era. The monumental structure has fallen into ruin. However, it always give the beautiful sight to the visitors.

St. Peter's Basilica – Rome, Italy

St. Peter's Basilica is the largest church in the world and the center of Christianity. The masterpiece of structure was built more than 100 years ago with the most famous Italian architects of the era.

St. Peter's Basilica is built on Vatican Hill. This location is highly amusing and entertaining for your eyes.

Bridge of Sighs – Venice Tour, Italy

The beautiful and legendary bridge in Venice city that you must see and visit is the Bridge of Sighs. The famous Bridge of Sighs was designed by genius architect Antonio Contino and was built at the beginning of the 17th century.

St. Mark's Square – Venice Tour, Italy

St. Mark's Square is one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Promotedly by real marble salon, it is the city center for centuries. One fact that may attract you is that St. Mark's Square is usually used for important events like religious and civil ceremonies. It is also the symbol of the city and tourist attraction.

This incredible landmark is a mixture of spaces, styles and volumes.

Cycling Holiday on Venice

Though you can not ride your bike in Venice by yourself, the nearby Po Valley is a good cycling country. The bicycling tour on Venice will involve several cities like Verona, Ferrara, Bologna, Padova, Modena, and Ravenna. The Marco Polo Airport, just north of the Venice, is the best starting point for such a tour.

Les Invalides

Les Invalides is officialy  known as L’Hotel National des Invalides. It is a complex buildings in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Les Invalides contains museums and monuments, and all of those relates to the military history of Ffrance, the building’s original purpose, as well as a hospital.

Eiffel Tower – Paris, France

Eiffel Tower is one of the tallest structures in the world. It is a remarkable landmark in Europe and also World’s best known landmark. Eiffel Tower is taken for granted the Paris’s most famous symbol.

5 Most Annoying Extra Costs When Traveling

 

Yamakawa Times - Traveling budget needs careful preparation. But, not infrequently disappointed traveler surcharge holiday spending budget. Here are 5 of the most annoying expenses when traveling.

Hotel, airline, and cruise ships are the most widely implemented additional cost. They implement the policy, so that the traveler who wants more facilities have to pay extra. This is only natural, but often additional costs that come from trivial things. For example, when you have to buy mineral water on the plane.

Reported by the Huffington Post, Friday (06/14/2013), the following 5 most annoying extra costs when traveling:

1. Baggage fees

Many airline baggage fees apply, especially the budget airline. The writersome time ago ever experienced this, when rising budget airline from Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta. These do not provide luggage for the flight. For 1 bag, the writer had to spend RM 75 (USD 238,000).

Spirit and Allegiant airline's budget from the U.S. also apply charges for baggage. Another budget airline, Frontier Airlines require the traveler to pay U.S. $ 25-100 (USD 247000-991000) for economy class traveler who booked tickets online or via travel agents.

2. Ticket fee schedule changes

Many a traveler who had clashed flight schedule, and would like to change the date of departure. Some airlines do not apply to this additional cost, but others require you to pay expensive.

In the U.S., some airlines implement the price of U.S. $ 150-200 (USD 1.4 to 1.9 million) just to replace the domestic flight schedule. If international flights, U.S. Airways, for example, apply the U.S. $ 300 (Rp 2.9 million)! Even so, there are still airline schedule changes that eliminate the cost of this ticket. Southwest Airlines, for example.

3. Cost of additional facilities at the resort

Who does not hate asked to pay more for additional equipment in the room? Some resort to achieve this. Upon check in, the traveler must pay U.S. $ 20-30 (USD 198000-297000) for equipment in the room such as a bathroom.

The additional cost also includes daily newspaper and access to the fitness center. Though not everything a traveler would use the fitness center access.

4. Cost of a taxi at the airport

Travelers who choose taxi as transport out of the airport should be willing to spend more. Many airports in the world to implement more cost for booking a taxi. At Soekarno-Hatta Airport, for example, the amount of additional costs depending on whether or not the remote destination. The fee applies to the majority of the taxi company.

5. Cost of printing boarding passes

If you already booking plane but not print it, often you have to pay. detikTravel some time ago experienced this at Kuching airport, Malaysia. Travelers are asked to pay U.S. $ 10 (Rp 100,000) just to print boarding passes.

Place de la Concorde – Paris, France

Place de la Concorde is the largest square in Paris. The 20 acres octagonal place is situated between Tuileries and the Champs-Elysees.

Place de la Concorde shows the world about the important square in France where it attracts people all over the world. At each corner of incredible square is a statue representing French City, Strasbourg, Nantes, Lyon, Brest, Bordeaus, lille, Marseille, and Rouen.

Champs-Elysées – Paris, France

The western end of the Champs-Elysées is bordered by cafes, theaters, cinemas, and luxury shops, which means it becomes one of the best places in France you have to visit. Nearby the Place de la Concorde, the street is bordered with the Jardins des Champs-Elysées. The beautifully arranged plant gardens with artificial fountains and some artful architecture are the best sightseeing opportunity you can enjoy when visiting this place.

The Champs-Elysées is used for most of major celebrations in Paris. When the end of the year comes, the Parisians will celebrate the New Year’s Eve here. This is also where the military parades events are held. So, always check the Champs-Elysées events calendar so that you will book the right ticket for your trip.

Arc De Triomphe – Triumphal Arch of Paris, France

When visiting Paris, France, one place that you will never miss is the Arc De Triomphe. It is one of the greatest triumphal arches in the world. Inside the Arc De Triomphe, there is a museum that gives information about fascinating history of the structure. The details of Napoleon’s victories are there.

La Grand-Place - Brussels, France Tour

La Grand-Place in Brussels is a great body of public and private buildings. The architecture provides the homogeneous illustration of the society and cultural life of the period.

La Grand-Place is such masterpiece of eclectic architectural blending with artistic styles that promote the uniqueness of the culture and society in this region. The open space of public architecture through nature, it shows us the expectional way to achieve the incredible society with prosperity.

Keukenhof Tulip Gardens – Amsterdam Tour

When the spring comes, you probably want to set up your mind about gardening. And if you are up to tulips and just want to see them to get inspired, the fields of Keukenhof Tulip Gardens in Holland might be the best answer for you. Those huge gardens are the largest and most beautiful flower gardens in the world. There is annual event in the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens that is held from March to May every year. The multicolored tulips will be stretching over the Dutch landscape as far as the eye can see.

Dam Square – Amsterdam Tour

The Damrak from Central Station is perhaps your first destination of Amsterdam Tour. When you walk just 5 minutes from it, you will see the Dam Square that is crowded by locals and tourists day and night. This fascinating Dam Square was created in the 13th centrury when a dam was built around the Amstel river to prevent the Zuiderzee sea from swarming the city. During the 60s, the suqre was renowned and it opens no for the public. I would like to recommend this place to you since it will give you a lot of incredible experience.

Amsterdam Central Station – Amsterdam Tour

When visiting Amsterdam City, you will never miss Amsterdam Central Station. It is the main of the railway station in Amsterdam, located in the core of the city. Beside holding the main central station, the Amsterdam Central Station attracts many tourists all over the world with its impressive architecture.

Amsterdam Central Station was designed by Pierre Cuypers and A.L. van Gendt. It was first open to the public in 1889. The Amsterdam Central Station is now on the renovation project. However, you can still visit it as it opens as usual.

Royal Palace – Amsterdam Tour

Royal Palace is located on the Dam Square in the center of Amsterdam. It was supposedly built as the city hall for the magistrates of this city. It was the largest building of Europe in the 17th century.

Act of Parliament has placed the Queen’s disposal in the Royal Palace. That means it is one of the three Palaces that get the same opportunity. Royal Palace is used for Royal Events during their visits in the Netherland.

The Guilin Four Lakes Cruise

Beside Li River Cruise, you also have opportunity to take Guilin Four Lakes Cruise in your Guilin Tour. You can take yatch along the 4 lakes at night to see the Fubo hill, Folded Brocade Hill and Elephant Trunk Hill. The night comes with the different views of all of places in the river. This cruise and the Deam Like Lijian Night Show are the greatest activities in this city.

Top Reasons to Travel to Amsterdam – Amsterdam Tour

Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities in Europe. It has been popular destination for all travelers all over the world. When you consider about Amsterdam, probably the first ideas that come into your mind are those beautiful canals that cross the cities. It is wonderful view to watch the beautiful environment while getting on the yatch. Visiting Amsterdam will give you quite unique and unforgettable experience with your lover or family.

Li River – Guilin Tour

The Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo is the core of your Guilin Trip to the northeastern Guangxi Province. The Li River under the blue sky is the irreplaceable scenery that you will experience with your family. The water buffalo, the school kids, the fisherman float by on bamboo rafts are the best natural view that you will never regret to see. The breathtaking scenery and taste of the unique culture and life of the Li River makes this place as one of China’s top recommended destinations.

Talking a bit about Li River Cruise, the trip starts from the dock of south of the Liberation Bridge in Guilin downtown area. Some cruise agencies will take care their tourists to take an one hour bus ride to the Bamboo River Dock or Chinese calls it as Zhujiang Dock or MillStone hill Dock to start the cruise. The cruise takes about five hours. The country scenery will never disappoint you.

Impression Sanjie Liu – Yangshuo Tour

You probably have ever watched the stage plays in theater and have been using modern equipment in such modern space. Do you want to try to give another shoot for your traveling experience by watching the performance in natural environment? If so, you can visit Yangshuo to see the incredible Impression Sanjie Liu. I am sure that you will be satisfied.

The Shangri-La – Guilin Tour

Everyone surely wants to know about the real picture of Shangri-La. It is a great moment to share the picture about it and to know more about its meaning. The earth paradise and living place characterized by vast grasslands, idyllic lakes, splendid gorges, and lush vegetation is the best word to describe Shangri-La. The rest of it, see the pictures to aspire the paradise in your Guilin Tour.

West Street (Xi Jie) – Yangshuo Tour

When visiting Yangshuo, one of top recommended places you need to visit is the West Street. It is the oldest street in this town with a great history of more than 1,400 years. Situated at the core of Yangshuo County, the West Street has become the window of western and eastern culture meet. It is the biggest foreign language center in China. This place is strategic for education. Each year, there are more than 100,000 foreigners come here for traveling or advancing their study. The unique collaboration of cultures in West Street makes this street always crowded.

Wave-Subduing Hill (Fubo Hill) – Guilin Tour

If you think that visiting Elephant Trunk Hill is enough for your vacation in Guilin, you will regret this. I have another information that you must consider. About 2 km from Elephant Trunk Hill, there towers Wave-Subduing Hill (Fubo Hill), another Guilin’s wonderful scenic view. The tower reach the height of 213 meters and emerges 62 meters above the water. Hall of the body stands in the river and the other half is on the land. This hill is considered to have power of subduing waves. Besides, there is a commemoration temple of General Fubo that was built in the Tang Dynasty. And that’s why it is named as Fubo Hill.

So, what are there? First thing that I would like to recommend is that the natural scenery of stalactites and rocks will catch your eyes. The artificial cloister and pavilions combine the fantastic sight of the hill. So, what are you waiting for? Prepare everything and fly to Guilin!

Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan) – Guilin Tour

Elephant Trunk Hill is one of the best places in Guilin that you will regret to miss. It is located in the western bank of Li River. The shape of the hill seems like a huge elephant drinking water from the river with its trunk, that’s why the mountain was named so.

It is regarded as the symbol of Guilin city. Besides, the Elephant Trunk Hill is the main focal point of the location. In this place, there are also Yunfeng Monastery, Aiqing Dao, etc.

Zhengyang Pedestrian Street – Guilin Tour

When visiting Guilin, you must consider to have your night time in Zhengyang Pedestrian Street. It is located in the center of the city, nearby Li River. The reason why this place deserves to be visited is that it offers great stuff like folk handicrafts, landscape paintings, clothing, and of course local snacks. Perhaps that reason is strong enough for you not to skip this destination. Without being promoted, Zhengyang Pedestrian Street becomes a brand new landmark of Guilin. It is the first commercial shopping street built in western China.

Volendam – Holland Tour

Volendam is an incredible town in North Holland, 20 km north of Amsterdam. This place is also called as “the pearl of the Zuiderzee”. It is highly popular tourist destination. And I highly recommend this place to be put in one of your important destinations in Holland Tour. Here, you will find many Dutch clichés like wooden shoes and traditional apparents.

Sun Moon Lake

When visiting Taiwan, it is important to consider visiting Sun Moon Lake. Sun Moon Lake is nestled at 760 meters. This lake is popular for its clear and sparkling blue water. The scenic view set against the incredible picture of mountain backdrop. Sun Moon Lake is the largest lake in Taiwan and this is such incredible place for couple. By offering traditional focal spot, it is perfect for couples want to take their honeymoon.

Shenzhen Window of the World

If you are about to visit Overseas Chinese Town, one place that you must pay a visit is Shenzhen Window of the World. In this place, you can see the incredible replicas of many popular world’s wonders, famous scenic site and historical heritages. The whole replicas are built at ratios of 1:1, 1:5, or 1:15.

Spare your whole day time and you can visit many replicas of famous sites from over the world. Shenzhen Window of the World is the best representation place to promote building replicas in such artistic ways. It brings you and your family to enjoy your tour from one country to another. You can find the Angkor Wat of Cambodia here. The European architectural promotes the buildings like Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Ancient Athens, and the Tower of London. That will bring you back to the incredible classical European culture.

You probably dare to see such bloody scene in the miniature Roman Colosseum. You can imagine what happened when all the gladiators killed each other at this place. Taking some photographs at the gondola along the canals of Venice will be great to add some masterpieces to your photos album.

Yiling Cave – Nanning Tour

You always have the perfect time to visit Yiling Village, Nanning City because it has its interesting object namely Yiling Cave. Yiling Cave is also called as “Gan Palace” in Zhuang language which means “a place as beautiful as a palace”. The Yiling Cave was formed a million years ago (A national AAA level scenic spot geologist, RED). The fascinating facts that will catch your eyes is that it has many beautiful shaped stone flowers, curtains, pillars, and of course stalagmites and stalactites. Every part of Yiling Cave is worth to see. They give different sights at each stop.

It is recommended to hire experienced guide when you visit Yiling Cave. Not only you will not get lost, but you can gain more knowledge of the culture, history and folkway of the Zhuang Minority.

Nanning Expo Convention Center – Nanning Tour

One building that will catch your eyes when visiting Nanning is Nanning Expo Convention Center. There are various reasons why many tourists want to visit this building. However, I just want to inform you about what’re inside the Nanning Expo Convention Center and you can just conclude which points you can take as interesting object.

Huagang Park

Have you visited Huagang Park? This is one of the most incredible parks you should visit when you are in Hangzhou, China. This incredible park is located at the southern end of the Su Causeway, against the West Hill.

Nanning Travel Guide – Guilin Tour

If you have a plan to go to Nanning, China, you need to have a decent Nanning Travel Guide. Nanning is the capital city of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is the political, cultural and economic center of the region. The abundance of agricultural products to the whole Guangxi makes this city as the most prosperous economy in Southwest China. The advantageous location does not only make this city a commercial and communication center, but also tourism attraction. And here you need Nanning Travel Guide before planning to go to Nanning with your family.

Saigon War Museum – Vietnam Tour

Here is another interesting place for your Vietnam tour, the Saigon War Museum. It contains a lot of old items from the war. Here you can see the weapons and vehicles from world war like planes, helicopters and tanks mostly. Take a walk to the Saigon War Museum from the main area is a great experience to taste. If you are a fan of war movies, this Saigon War Museum can be the best place to give some aspirations.

Saigon Central Post Office – Vietnam Tour

One of the most popular attractions you should try in Hochiminh City, Vietnam is Saigon Central Post Office. It was built between 1886-1891 by renowned architect Gustave Eiffel. The building is all about the reminiscent of early European railway stations.

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral – Vietnam Tour

If you have a plan for your Vietnam Tour, you can consider Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral as one of top recommended places. It is situated right in the heart of Hochiminh City. The Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral is the famous landmark as well as the core Cathedral of the city. The magnificent building located at the Paris Square in Hochiminh City downtown. It attracts not only Catholics, but also most visitors for its neo-Romanesque style incredible architecture.

Reunification Palace – Vietnam Tour

The Reunification Palace was known as Independence Palace before the fall of Saigon to communist. This place was the home and command center of General Nguyen Van Thieu – the head of a military junt.

Reunification Palace was the site of the momentum of the Vietnam War. The big tanks crashed through the main gate of the building. That’s why you will see there is replica of big tank nearby the Reunification Palace.

Cu Chi Tunnels – Vietnam Tour

In the past time, one of the most frustrating aspects of the war in Vietnam was the elusiveness foe for American Soldiers. The Cu Chi Tunnels are ones of the proofs that made the USA soldiers frustrating.

Underneath the Cu Chi Tunnels, the Vietcong guerrillas had dug a complex network of tunnels about 200 miles long. When imagining about this, it is terrifying how people live in this underground.

Many of the tunnels were made so that a man can pass through. They were wider than 1 m. The Cu Chi Tunnels were made out into chambers to save weapons, papers, and anything else. The atmosphere underground was hot, not convenient, stifling and smelly. You can imagine how bad the condition at that time.

Ben Thanh Night Market in Saigon City – Vietnam Tour

When visiting Vietnam, you must be surely interested in visiting Saigon City. The Ben Thanh Night Market is one of top recommended places you can consider. It is open at about 5 p.m., which is good reason for you to start your Vietnam tour in dawn. It is located at the Saigon night market. It is the place for your all day shopping and supper.

Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam Tour

If you are planning to have a Vietnam tour, the enormous city namely Ho Chi Minh City is the best idea to complete your journey. Spending your leisure time to explore the incredible historical city of Saigon will open the experience for you to have an aspiration of the magnificence of French and European architecture. Most of the buildings in Ho Chi Minh City have been inspired by the French Rule. They are still standing beautifully in the streets of the Ho Chi Minh City. I would like to give you some references for you to consider.

Plan Your Itinerary for Vietnam Tour

Vietnam tour holidays offer plenty of cultural and historical experiences. If you are up to History, a visit to Hue opens up the world that you never imagine before. First place you need to jot down on your Vietnam tour list is the Ho Quyen – Tiger Arena. It is an ancient Asian version of the Roman Coliseum. That was where tigers and elephants were made to fight for the amusement of emperors. The region does not only offer the heritage site to follow. There are increasing numbers of luxury tourism facilities like restaurants, spas, and hotels. After a day of sightseeing activity of Hue, you could go ahead to the east for the white sandy beaches of the coast.
   
So, have a great traveling time!