Travel Eden - Part 2

A Trip to Morocco Can Help The Stress Melt Away

It’s never too late for a holiday out to Morocco. This enchanting land has captivated travelers for literally thousands of years. It is a country that is filled with old markets, deserts, and a melting pot of peoples that have a deeply shared history. Let’s break down why this land is so utterly fascinating:

If you’re going to check out any Moroccan city, you should check out Tangier. It’s got tons of history, great music, and plenty to see. We also like Marrakesh, where you get to see a little bit of the old history with plenty of modern flair. The open air market featured in Marrakesh is absolutely huge.

UK holidaymakers do not need a visa in order to get into Morocco.

Getting around the country is very easy: taking the train is the best option. You get around quickly, but sometimes the network isn’t as broad and widespread as we would like. That’s when you turn over to the luxury buses. It doesnít cost nearly as much as you might expect, and it caters well to tourists. You can also catch taxis throughout the country, but you have to know the difference between grand taxi and petit taxi. The petit taxi will not be able to leave the city, while the grand taxi can move between cities. Space is a luxury, and if you want more room you have to pay for the empty seat.

You’ll have to do your currency exchanging at a bank at your destination and not before. Morocco has its own rules and it’s very important that you follow them as much as you can. [Read more…]

Making the most of your holiday train travel

By Maria

Traveling on your holiday by train (or any other means of transportation) can be a very long process depending on the distance you need to travel. Where you can look out the window and enjoy some scenery while traveling on a train, if the trip is lengthy, you may need to find alternative ways to make the most of your holiday train travel. Here are a few tips to help.

Why train

Booking a rail ticket for your holiday is far less strenuous when compared to other forms of travel like flying for example. Generally, all you will need to know is when you plan to depart, from where and where you are going. Most train services provide several trains to any particular location multiple times during the day, so even if you do happen to miss your train, you can exchange your ticket for the next one with little frustration. Now try that on a flight!?

Read up on the area you are visiting

If you are visiting an area for the first time, it is a great idea to know where to visit and what to see. You can take the time on your train travel to research the area you are visiting either by using your computer/tablet or by reading a book or magazine which highlights the areas of interest. Most trains have access to the internet and so if you find a venue that is interesting you can book your event from the train. Granted, you do want to ensure that you do a bit of planning before your holiday travel, but for last minute ideas or if you want to check on the status of an existing booking or event, you can do so while traveling.

Talk to your neighbour

Nothing passes the time quicker than a good conversation. If you feel comfortable in doing so, start a conversation with your neighbour or someone close to you. Keep in mind that conversations between those of the opposite sex may cause the other person a little bit of discomfort, so be courteous. The best conversations will be with people from the area in which you are to visit as they will be able to provide you with a bit of “local” information about how to best spend your holiday.

Get your eating out of the way

If the railway line that you chose allows food or has a food car, then a great way to spend the time is to take in your next meal. This will relieve you of the time that you will have to spend finding a restaurant as well as the cost of eating at an establishment. This leaves you open to enjoy the day more as you will not be led by your stomach on your holiday.

Take in a movie

Those which are traveling with a family may find that it is sometimes difficult to get everyone settled down. One way in which to help maintain order and enjoy your train traveling is to download a movie on your tablet or notebook and then allow for the family to watch it while you are traveling. Keep in mind that you will need to have the sound at a level that does not interfere with the other passengers and that some trains will require that all people have listening devices (which will mean that more than one tablet or notebook will have to be used). However, if you want to have the time go by quickly then watching a movie may help to do so. [Read more…]

Top Destinations In Vietnam

By Maria

With its warm summers and mild winters, many travelers are making their way to visit beautiful Vietnam.

Vietnam has many tourist attractions perfect for those who love leisure, agriculture, shopping, and a bit of sight seeing.

Before you book your trip to Vietnam, make sure you have the most updated information for your Vietnam visa.

Nha Trang

If you are a fan of spacious beach towns, Nha Trang will keep you entertained. It is Vietnam’s most visited seaside resort town just along the most beautiful bays in the country. Nha Trang has miles of clean beaches with very fine and well-kept sand. The surrounding waters are clear and warm which is nice for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

In this particular area of Vietnam, the weather is mild and sunny making it the perfect location for an eventful lunch or a romantic night on the beach. Around 300,000 inhabitants populate Nha Trang city, which gives it a lively urban feel. If you are a fan of adventure and exploration, then Nha Trang is the perfect location as it is the scuba diving center of Vietnam.

Mekong Delta

If you are a fan of agriculture and submersing yourself into the lifestyle of locals, then the Mekong Delta is waiting for you. Many compare the lush river waterways of the Mekong Delta to the waterways of Venice, Italy.

The Delta is in the southern region of Vietnam where the Mekong River connects with, and empties out into the surrounding sea. The surrounding vegetation is lush and plentiful.

The Mekong Delta is also located amongst fields of rice that contribute to roughly half of Vietnam’s agricultural output. Understandably, the culture on the Mekong Delta is very focused on the river and the locals often travel by small boat rather than roads. If you wanted to visit the local villages along the Delta, most of them are accessible via the waterway.

Sa Pa Terraces

Located in northwest Vietnam, you will find the local mountain people the Hmong, Giay, Dao, Tay, and Giay who grow rice and other crops in the city of Sa Pa.

The Terraces are where you will find traditional rice fields very close to the Chinese border. Most of the rice fields are found between Sa Pa town and the Fansipan Mountain in a little area called the Muong Hoa valley.

Corn and other vegetables are locally grown in the paddy terraces of the valley and all the while the landscape is bordered by thick bamboo forests. This location is perfect for a quiet anthropological day of exploration in northwest Vietnam.

Hoi An

Hoi An once was a bustling fishing town, now it has turned into a popular tourist attraction which sits on the coast of the South China Sea.

For anyone interested in history, Hoi An’s past is riddled with adventure because it began as an international port in the 16^th century. All major shipping industry has since moved to the city of Da Nang.

In the city centre, you will find the Old Town, composed of winding pathways and Chinese-styled shops.

Hoan Kiem Lake

Hoan Kiem Lake located in the city of Hanoi, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city as well as a favorite hangout spot for locals.

Hoan Kiem translated means “returned sword”, which is based on a legend in which King Le Loi received an enchanted sword by the gods, which allowed him to drive out the attacking Chinese. He then restored the sword to the Golden Turtle God in Hoan Kiem Lake.