by Cristina on July 27, 2010
Many of us start traveling while we are kids… road trips with families, ski or beach resort vacations. The travel bug surely bits us early in our lives. Then we continue to enjoy school trips and suddenly we realize we can travel independently and the world has a totally new meaning to us.
After visiting several places, very soon we start to think about RTW travel . It’s a traveler’s dream to spend a long time visiting different countries
by Jessica on June 10, 2010
While most Americans think of summer as the most popular time to travel, in some parts of the world the months of June, July, and August can be challenging – and not for the reasons you might suspect. Yes, some places will be blisteringly hot in the summer, requiring you to pay attention to how much water you’re drinking and when you last put on sunscreen, but in other places water will be the least of your worries.
As we noted
June to September is monsoon season in India, a time when moisture-laden winds from the Indian Ocean dump tons of rain on the country. The air is hot, wet, sticky and oppressive, and it rains so much that flooding is nearly guaranteed. So why would anyone want to travel to India during this time?
Well, first of all, the monsoon season hits harder in some areas than others, so you shouldn’t write off a visit to the entire country. When the
by Cristina on April 21, 2010
The words “adventure travel” and “family vacation” don’t exactly mix in many parents’ minds… but that’s not entirely true. Sure, most of the adults think of paragliding, bungee jumping and other risky activities suitable for an adventure vacation. But do remember that cycling, hiking and rafting trips are also considered adventure vacations and are excellent choices for family adventure travel .
The so called “soft adventures” include camping, safaris, canoeing, fishing, bird watching and hiking. And India is an
by Cristina on February 25, 2010
Train travel in India is a way of life and for the tourists, a magical way to explore the country. You can stop wherever you want, spend couple of days checking out the beautiful towns and then continue your trip.
There are six classes to choose from and depending on how long the train ride is, you should choose the sleeper class or 3rd AC. The 3rd AC class comprises compartments with 6 bunks per compartment. The sleeper class
by Jessica on January 13, 2010
For whatever reason, the idea of a round the world trip and a trip to India are often tied together. Perhaps it’s because for many people in the west, traveling in India is some of the most challenging travel they’ll ever do – and a round-the-world trip is also a huge challenge. In fact, many people on RTW trips include India on their itinerary, never to go back later in life. So it’s a good idea to make that time