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Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon. A destination known for its famous war with the Americans throughout the 1960′s until 1975. Learn all about what life was like in the jungle with an interesting visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, located 70 km from downtown.

Gorilla warfare took place all over the countryside and a visit to the tunnels explains just how the Vietnamese managed to defeat the Americans by hiding in a 200km system of underground mazes. Left over from the 1940′s when the Vietnamese were fighting the French, the Cu Chi Tunnels grew extensively during the Vietnam War in the 1960′s. It became an elaborate tunnel system set up right under the noses of the US army.

The land was bombarded with napalm and agent orange in an attempt to wipe out the tunnels. Soldiers knew that they were there, but it was almost impossible to find. The jungle was wiped out and became a waste land, but you would never know it today. Trees and plants have grown back showing just how resilient this earth is.

Some guides are actual former soldiers that acted as translators for the Americans. They are filled with a wealth of information and if you really listen and forget that you are on a kitschy tour exploiting the horrors of war, you can learn a great deal about the tactics used by a people filled with strong will to defeat a more powerful enemy.

The Viet Cong used the jungle to their advantage. They could run through with ease, knowing their way around their own land and had several cave entrances at the ready to disappear into. They were hidden well with termite hills placed atop, or with leaves scattered above. Guide dogs could not follow their scent because they would sprinkle cayenne pepper around the entrance confusing the dogs and making them turn in the opposite direction. They could safely disappear into the 200 km system and if followed, the American soldiers couldn’t fit inside anyway. The entrances were tiny and made for a slight frame, for a large U.S. soldier, fitting in would be almost impossible without blasting it.

They knew their tunnels well, unlike the American soldier. They would enter the tunnel avoiding the booby traps placed to kill or maim the enemy. Several different types of crude traps were laid in wait for the poor soldier that had to follow them in or the soldier that was sent to investigate upon a discovery.

Not only did the Americans have to deal with booby traps, heat and fear of not knowing what was around any corner in the jungle. They had the added burden of foot rot. Their heavy army boots didn’t allow for room to breathe and being in water and humidity took its toll on their feet making it impossible to walk. The Vietnamese avoided this by wearing sandals made of tire rubber allowing their feet to breathe. These sandals are on display at the tunnels and you can even buy a pair as a souvenir.

It is impossible to imagine how people managed to live in these tunnels for several years. The passageways were very tight at less than a meter high and they were dark and filled with disease. They had to deal with insects and venomous snakes and the fear of being found out. However, the Vietnamese managed to carve out a way of life however building kitchens, living areas and first aid stations.

Your tour will take you through different sections of the tunnels and rooms are staged for you to see what life was like. But you will experience it in a far more pleasant way by walking through tunnels that have been widened for a comfortable visit. Luckily, a portion of the tunnels has been left in tact and if you choose to do so, you can crawl through an original tunnel.

First you will have to enter through a small hole in the ground. This is enough to make many tourists chicken out. Some people won’t even be able to fit inside and will not even have the option to go. But if you can manage to squeeze through, be sure to do so. You will have the one true experience of the day, feeling what it actually must have been like for a soldier to crawl through this claustrophobic space.

Not only will you learn about what life was like in the tunnels, you will also learn a few tactics that the Viet Cong used to surprise American soldiers. They could track them by following plants that would point in the direction of any person who brushed up against them. Strangely, if you touched this plant, the leaves would curl giving way your location. You will also eat what the Vietnamese ate during the war and learn how they managed to elude the U.S. military for so long. It is a fascinating tour.

Now that you have learned all that there is to know about the Cu Chi Tunnels, you will be given the opportunity to feel what it was like. Believe it or not, you are given the chance to fire and AK 47. Or can choose your automatic weapon of choice. and for the cost of $1 a round you can feel the power of these destructive weapons by firing them at the shooting range completing your Vietnam war tour.

The Cu Chi tunnels are a fascinating piece of history that must not be missed if you are visiting southern Vietnam. They have survived 60 years and for most of that time relentless bombing and destruction. To learn about life here during the war is worth the day trip from Ho Chi Minh City.

Aldabra Atoll is part of the Aldabra Group, one of the archipelagos of the Outer Islands of the Seychelles. The second largest atoll in the world after Kiritimati, Aldabra is the coraline tip of a volcanic seamount, coming up from depths of 4,000 to 4,500m (13,120 to 14,760 ft). At 34 km (21 mi) long, 14.5 km (9 mi) wide and just 8 in (26 ft) above sea level, the atoll consists of four coral limestone islands forming a circle around a lagoon of 224 sq km (86 sq mi).

The lagoon is tidal loses two-thirds of its waters at low tide. Aldabra was given World Heritage status in 1982 to protect its delicate natural environment.

Because the atoll is so isolated, many of its species of flora and fauna are found only here. The islets and rocky outcrops in the lagoon provide nesting areas for thousands of birds.

It has possibly the largest population of red-tailed tropic birds and the second largest colony of frigate birds in the world. Many other birds are found here also, including the Aldabra flightless rail, the only flightless bird found on any Indian Ocean island.

The Aldabran giant tortoises are, however, the atoll’s most renowned residents, being the last of the giant tortoises which were once spread across the entire region. Commercial exploitation is believed to have made all other giant tortoises in the area extinct by the mid-19th century, and very nearly exterminated the Aldabran population. Two species of marine turtle also nest on beaches on Aldabra: the green turtle and hawksbill turtle.

Unlike the nearby Seychelles, the atoll is inhospitable to humans as the limestone has been eroded into sharp spikes and water-filled pits. However, the mangroves support fish nurseries, and the lagoon is home to a wealth of marine life, from black-tipped reef sharks to eagle rays and parrot fish.

For almost a century, scientists have been studying the flora and fauna of the atoll, which is uninhabited other than by those working at the scientific research station.

Many people who visit Istanbul do so for a city break. Few come for the beaches, yet the city resides on a beautiful stretch of coastline offering mile upon mile of golden sands. To the south of Istanbul city, intermixed with a plethora of marinas and rocky shoreline, there are some beaches bordering the inland Sea of Marmara, which is enclosed by land except for a broad channel to its southwest that flows out into the Aegean Sea. Some beaches are private, being accessible only to hotels, Istanbul beaches elsewhere along the Sea of Marmara are public and accessible to all.

For the more adventurous there are beaches to be found along the wide Bosphorus that separates European Turkey from Asian Turkey. Wilder more secluded beaches are found along the Black Sea coast a few kms north of Istanbul.

All in all then, the Turkish capital is an ideal vacation getaway for those who wish to make a trip to Istanbul a dual city-beach affair.

Sea of Marmara Beaches

Close into Ataturk Airport in the southwestern quadrant of Istanbul you’ll find the beaches of Florya and Atakoy. If you’re simply looking to grab a few hours in the sun and listen to the waves crash onto the shore, then either of these beaches are worth a visit. Further out west along the Marmara coastline you’ll reach Tekirdag. It is a half-hour drive on the E84 coast road, but is worth the effort if you fancy spending a day on the beach, yet want to remain close to Istanbul city.

Bosphorus Beaches

The Bosphorus is more a sea than a river, so as you might expect along a sea coast, you’ll find beaches. One of the best ways to discover the beaches along the Bosphorus is to take a ferry ride from Bogaz Hatti. Choose a local ferry that stops at a good variety of places along the European and Asian shore. If you can find one than heads to the village of Rumeli Kavagi you’ll reach a couple of exquisite beaches. These being more off the beaten path, you’ll find them thinly populated, mainly with locals, even in the height of the summer.

Black Sea Beaches

Kilyos Beach, some 23kms north of Istanbul city centre on the Black Sea coast, is a local favourite among Istanbul residents. Its curving bay of golden sand is backed by some excellent restaurants and cafes, where you can grab a bite to eat and watch the waves crash onto the sands below. Other beaches worth considering include Sile and Agva. Sile especially is noted with affection by Istanbul’s sunseekers!

Now a days even workers in small firms needs to frequently travel because even the smallest businesses is possible to have clients around the world. However, anyone who has spent much of thier time traveling for business will tell you how it can be stressful. Experienced travelers may already be aware of the advice of business travel below, but if you are a new member of the business travelers club, you might find the information very useful.

When baggage is lost it is irritating to say the least, but for someone on a business trip can be much more catastrophic. An easy remedy to this is to pack as much as possible that you absolutely need for your meeting, in your hand luggage.

It’s perfect, because you covered if your baggage can disappear after the most important meetings still go ahead and hope that your luggage is the most important time is. The key activity of the Council to travel light and pack only the bare minimum required in the main language of luggage.

To achieve this, which represents a pair of sneakers and one pair of shoes that business, and be sure to wear work clothes enough to last during your trip. The other toiletries pack are essential and the work of other related documents are not important.

It should also be able, a small piece of luggage when you throw all the clothes into a cylindrical shape and not that way, take up less space and reduce the risk of wrinkles is a leading flight Travel Wizard, all the time. Dark clothes are very useful for traveling business people as it hides stains and dirt very well, and if you sweat or spill coffee on the go, not too obvious.

The ideal is when you comb the aircraft quickly, her hair and use wipes (another favorite trick of passengers) cool, and then immediately upon request by a client. Cell phones and other related equipment were generally good battery life, but do not forget a charger when you are more than a few days.

If you make effective use of their downtime during the day, while driving, you may be able to explore the night for areas which, once when you reach your target spend for business travelers . The regular business travelers, these compounds before each trip to ensure the commercial side is going smoothly.

Business people do not have to be boring and stressful if you apply the business travel tips in this article because it gives you the opportunity to enjoy your free time more.

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Before boarding the plane for a marvelous safari adventure, plan like there’s no tomorrow. Thank you for your order to be on the lookout for any inconvenience. These are important things to consider when going on a safari trip:

1. Note that this is a difficult task.

Planning a safari can be one of the most exciting performances can never happen. This is a general travel, jet set enjoy common Although it offers a tour brochure and a guide is even better on their own research on the different tracks.

2. The best places to Safari should be detected. The parties suggested to Africa for a safari in East and Central Africa, Southern Africa and Indian Ocean islands to enjoy.

3. Prepare for the weather. It is necessary to know the seasonal trends and how they affect your trip. But I remember that time is mentally unstable and therefore can never really accurately predict the outcome of the trip when they meet only once. If you’ve visited East and Central Africa, long rains started in early April to early June Short rainfall during the late November-December. South Africa, the rainy season from late November until mid-April for the safari areas. However, this time in the summer in the Southern Cape. If you prefer islands of the Indian Ocean, and he or she expect the seasonal trend to be like that of South Africa. In these islands, summer rains last from November to April. Hurricanes can also meet during these seasons. From May to October, the dry season arrives.

4. Choose your activities. Among other things, Safari tours offers these fun activities: A. gorilla trekking bc Sailing Birdwatching Camping d. e. Participation driving

5. Do you know what you can afford. When you choose a travel budget constraints should not be neglected. Decide worked for a range of prices that are. To better take into account the amount of its budget to luxury safari travel, length of trip, activities, preferences for housing, food and season.

6. Determine your style of travel. Do you prefer your safari to be more luxurious, moderate or rustic? Then let go with children? Traveling with a group or go on an adventurous, independent traveler? Want to travel by air or road? What is your guide and your vehicle? To give answers to these questions, more or less on its overall vision for your dream safari trip. Enjoy!

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The first person who coined the phrase “under the Friendly Skies”, obviously not travel with small children. If at any time in the future we will even be found in a narrow jet, with a mischievous child (or two), I offer my condolences. As a mother of two boys and a veteran of the so-called “Friendly Skies, I was in your place more than once.

Yes, I know – you do not need my sympathy and my condolences, my condolences. Need help! So what’s it worth, here are some words of experience (um, I mean) knowledge of how to survive your next trip:

Toddler Air Travel Tips # 1: Do not use the white paper bag in the seat pocket in front of you like a paper airplane!
Whether you wear a small fortune to keep their hand luggage with gifts for the support of his two-year production schedule. There is an unwritten rule that says your child is bored in the first fifteen minutes of departure.

This white paper bag in the seat pocket in front of you begin to invite you, with the promise that if they become an airplane or origami paper sculpture, the passenger sitting next to you is good for smaller than two hours after your journey.
Do not stop -! Believe me, once you remove the bag, your baby upchuck everything he ate for breakfast. And guess where they throw pieces regurgitated addressed. Yes, yes – that the beneficiaries do not want! His trousers, shoes, even your luggage when digestion rest of breakfast treats.

My advice – after the airplane, we found the bag and place it where you can take in a moment. And do not touch it again unless you need them for their intended use.

Toodle Air Travel Tips # 2: Tell your child to his seat when the light attach the seat belt out.
I must say that the difficulties of young children sitting for two minutes, let alone two hours. Her legs were built for running, kicking and jumping.

In this sense, the preparation for the fact that your child will cry and complain, and to twist and bend a little more. But no matter how he twists and never complains about not releasing it and your seat belt. If you are not willing to repent of his decision. Why? Now, freed from the limitations of the seat belt, you can fight with the past in the hallway, then run your instinct takes over. You can imagine after the fiasco that will take place.

My advice - do not loosen your belt is not your child for any reason. Better yet, bring your car seat with you on the plane and strap himself!

Toddler Air Travel Tips # 3: Make eye contact with the adult passenger.

Unfortunately, most of his traveling companions are not sympathize with their situation. There’s something about flying, perhaps the lack of space, size, or recirculated air is added, which makes them forget they were when the child or children, or the end of the world if it not for children. For them, you are the enemy.

My advice – you must avoid eye contact with passengers of another adult in the plane. Save yourself the look and the looks, because you do not know, do not hurt. They have enough on his plate without a useful page of guilt.

Finally, realistic expectations. I will survive this trip. Maybe even your own travel advice and words of wisdom to give when it’s over!

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