Travel

Make the Connection to East Gippsland’s Ancient Forests

The only area on mainland Australia that has preserved the richest biodiversity of continuous forests, untouched since the Ice Age, is in East Gippsland. The area of East Gippsland is 12,560 square miles and is mostly forests filled with mountain ecosystems that continue without interruption to the coastal edge. According to Elfie, a local tour ...

Trisha Haddock

A forest in East Gippsland.

Why People Love Traveling to Japan

Japan received about 28.8 million tourists in 2017, becoming one of the most visited countries on Earth. The Japanese government is expecting the number to climb to 40 million tourists per year by 2020. And this begs the question — what is it about this country that attracts people from all over the world? Amazing natural ...

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A Japanese torii gate.

Jaipur: A Must-See Place in India

If you ever plan to travel to India, a visit to Jaipur is a must. Located in the state of Rajasthan, Jaipur is also known as the “Pink City” due to the very colorful buildings in the region. The city is home to two UNESCO world heritage sites and has often been ranked as one ...

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The Water Palace.

Mount Tai, One of the Largest and Most Sacred Mountains in China

“You have no wish to visit any other mountains after viewing the Five Mountains.”* —Old Chinese saying Mount Tai, also known as Taishan, is one the most sacred mountains of China. Many Chinese emperors have paid homage to the mountain over several centuries, offering their sacrifices to the earth and the heavens. In fact, one ...

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Have a Happy Holiday at the Kyneton Bushland Resort!

Our view of the Kyneton Bushland Resort was of rolling hills and a lush green countryside with autumn leaf colors that appeared repeatedly. Kyneton is an Australian town situated in the Macedon Range of the state of Victoria. Entering the Kyneton Bushland Resort, we couldn’t wait to explore the natural bushland. Native animals live in the ...

Trisha Haddock

10 Things Not to Do in Japan

Traveling can be an amazing eye-opener — getting to experience a different culture, learning a foreign language, or just being able to get the chance of observing the human condition from a different perspective. Some countries lean more toward etiquette than others. Japan is one of those countries. While you won’t run into legal issues if you ...

Hermann Rohr

Hawaii: When Dreamland Becomes a Real Place

When I was a teenager, back in the 80s in Italy, like many other adolescents, I used to dream of Hawaii: This amazing, mysterious, and far-away place where Magnum PI would drive around in his Ferrari and people’s wishes would come true in Fantasyland. In my mind, Hawaii was always a sort of fairytale world ...

Laura Cozzolino

Beijing Summer Palace’s Seventeen-Arch Bridge

The Seventeen-Arch Bridge, originally called the Garden of Clear Ripples, in China’s Beijing Summer Palace has delighted sightseers and photographers over the years. During twilight, around the winter solstice, all 17 of its arches are beautifully illuminated by the soft rays of the sun as it hits the horizon, being perpendicular to the bridge. You ...

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Mumbai: A City for Everyone!

Mumbai is the classic combination of history, culture, diversity, and globalization. It’s been a significant place throughout Indian history and has witnessed multiple reigns and rulers. Today, the city is at the forefront of modern India, with a strong foothold in India’s rich and traditional past. Mumbai is also a local favorite and folks from ...

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The Not So Powerful Indian Passport

India, one of the largest growing economies and a rising technology hub of the world, unfortunately, has a very weak passport. The Indian passport is ranked 73rd on the list of Global Passport Power Rank 2018. This system ranks countries on the basis of their passport power, that is, how many countries the passport holder ...

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