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<< previous page 1 2 3 4 next page>> written by vikas Rathi India is home to about 1200 species of birds of both migratory and ethnic varieties which constitutes roughly 14% of the world’s bird population. written by Pete Buckley Mount Cook National Park is situated in the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island and is centered around Mount Cook - the country's highest mountain - after which it is named. The park was officially formed in 1953 and comprises over 70000 hectares - nearly all of which is alpine wilderness and much of which is covered with ice including the massive 27km long Tasman Glacier - the largest in New Zealand... written by Pete Buckley South of the beautiful Lake Taupo and more or less in the centre of New Zealand's North Island, Tongariro National Park is one of the highlights of any visit to New Zealand. Centered on the country's highest township, Whakapapa, the region is a paradise to lovers of the outdoors all year round... written by Pete Buckley In the south western corner of New Zealand's South Island lies a sparsely populated wilderness region which contains some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the World. This land of mountains, lakes, waterfalls and tranquil fiords - that give the region its name - is Fiordland National Park. written by Pete Buckley New Zealand is among my favorites of the countries I have visited. I say this because rarely is such natural diversity to be experienced in such a relatively small area. There are subtropical forests, icefields, deserted beaches and rolling grasslands to be found across its 2 main islands... written by Anna Poelo Have you ever been to Zion National Park at Southern Utah? Take a quick journey here.
written by Pete Buckley The sign by the roadside informed me that I was 2 miles above sea level. This is the kind of information I am more used to getting from an airline captain than a road sign and as the engine laboured in the thin air I rounded the last bend and climbed past stunted pine trees towards the top of the first pass. written by Hugh McInnes Tales of travels from Kununurra in Western Australia to Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, highlighting places of interest such as the Bungle Bungles, Lake Argyle, the Gibb River Road, El Questro, Emma Gorge, Wyndham, Katherine, Litchfield National Park and Darwin. written by Twinomugisha Charles Masindi town Uganda is truly a wonderland when it comes to shopping. The place is not only blessed with sheer natural beauty but also owns a rich cultural heritage. And the beautiful handicrafts available here are the reflection of its rich culture written by Hugh McInnes Tales of travels from Coral Bay to Kununurra in Western Australia, highlighting places of interest such as Turquoise Bay, Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef, Karijini National Park, Port Headland, Eighty Mile Beach, Broome, Gibb River Road, Fitzroy Crossing, Geikie Gorge and Halls Creek. written by Kennedy Nari Nari But one should not visit Rwanda just for the gorillas alone. Akagera National Park in the East offers some of the finest game viewing of the continent and Nyungwe National Park in the South is home to one of the largest concentrations of primates on earth, enabling visitors to view
Chimpanzees and Colobus monkeys. written by joan arca Today, the USA is the most sought after honeymoon destination for newly weds. With so many places to go combined with a wide range of adventurous activities make for the best setting for the honeymooning couples. Any time during the year is fine in the USA for experiencing a romantic honeymoon, as there is ample to do during the entire year.All you need to do is to make up your mind where you want to go. Florida, the Poconos, and Las Vegas are tourists' favorites. written by Twinomugisha Charles Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda is by far the best place to visit in Uganda. It is situated at the extreme end of western Uganda bordering Congo. It is a neighbour to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga National Parks and to Rwenzori National Park which is famous for mountaineering in the whole of Africa.
written by Twinomugisha Charles Kibale forest national park is found in Uganda near the town of Fortportal in western part of Uganda. This is a park that is in the densely tropical forest of Africa in Uganda.
This park is known for its concentration of a variety of monkeys and other apes. Some apes species in this park are habituated so that when you visit, you have to see them at close range guided by the park wardens. written by Twinomugisha Charles It has never been easy to find accommodation in and around Bwindi national park in south western Uganda as it is today. Many people have embarked on the construction on Camping sites, Executive Hotels and Safari Lodges near Bwindi national park more than ever before. written by Jhoana Cooper The beaches of Brazil come at the top of many people’s lists when it comes to Latin travel. The large number of extremely beautiful resorts each having its own charm and beauty can be quite overwhelming. In north east Brazil, to the east of Sao Luiz, the Lencois National Park provides some of the best undeveloped beaches in all their pristine beauty, backed by glistening sand dunes running for a couple hundred kilometers. There is many a packages resort to choose from.
written by Twinomugisha Charles Kidepo national park is different from other national parks in Uganda. This park is situated in north eastern Uganda at the border with Kenya. No matter what, very few Ugandans and the whole world in general know little about this park. written by Twinomugisha Charles Mweya safari lodge is a must for every tourist Uganda.This lodge is found in the middle of Queen Elizabeth national Park. Let come what may, this lodge is above the ordinary standard of Ugandan Culture. Everything to it belongs to 5 star hotels though in the bush.
written by Twinomugisha Charles Uganda has more 400 Gorillas that live in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in south west Uganda and about 460 inhabit the Virunga mountains of Rwanda and Congo (Zaire). It is believed that none of these giants are to be found in captivity. written by Twinomugisha Charles Visiting Uganda can give your African vacation an extra-special memory. Exploring and discovering the best side of this pearl of Africa, may be what your lifestyle needs and without visiting all Uganda’s Safari Attractions, your vacations will be half enjoyed. So make sure the little time you get, is utilized fully buy visiting Uganda in Africa. written by Donald Saunders Zion National Park in Utah offers some of the most variable and dramatic scenery to be found anywhere in the United States' national parks system and is one of the world's best outdoor sculpture gardens.
written by Donald Saunders The Petrified Forest National Park is an amazing sight and offers some truly wonderful hiking for novices and experienced hikers alike. If you thought that the world of Jurassic Park was something, then just visit the park and take a look back in history to a time some 200 million years before those dinosaurs roamed the Earth widely.
written by Donald Saunders Rocky Mountain National Park offers some challenging hiking all year round through some of the most magnificent countryside to be found anywhere in the United States.
written by Donald Saunders The Glacier National Park in Utah boasts more than 200 lakes and streams, 50 glaciers, over 700 miles of hiking trails and is truly a park of breathtaking beauty.
written by Donald Saunders Although it may not look very impressive from the outside, Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico is one of the wonders of the world and offers literally years of fascinating exploring for young and old alike.
written by peter hutch Assam belongs to the Seven Sisters Region of Southeast Asia, which consists of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. A part of the rich north eastern legacy of India, the beutiful land of Assam consists of magnificent hills and valleys and mighty rivers like the Brahmaputra and Barak written by Donald Saunders The Everglades National Park in Florida is quite unique and has the added advantage for hikers of being the perfect destination for hiking during the winter months.
written by Donald Saunders The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee provides some wonderful hiking through more than 500,000 acres of heavily forested mountains and lush green valleys.
written by Donald Saunders America's deepest lake, Crater lake, is ringed by 2,000 foot mountains and provides the hiker with a range of both easy and challenging hikes and views which are simply picture postcard in quality.
written by Donald Saunders The Badlands National Park in South Dakota provides some wonderful hiking in landscape which varies from something resembling a moonscape to lush green meadowland.
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