Lake Baikal is one of the most beautiful water bodies in the eastern part of Siberia in Russia. This is the deepest and the biggest freshwater lake in the entire world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are beautiful ranges in the Baikal Valley and you have the Baikal Mountains surrounding the entire area. The River Angara is the only outflow water body of this lake. Tourists come from across the world just to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the sights of the valleys and the rivers and the majestic ranges. Not all the lakes in the world are as famous as the Lake Baikal, and the simple travel delights here are what make it a favoured spot. Lakes are temporary water bodies, and in the end dry up with the changing geological conditions. Thus, it is rightly a UNESCO World Heritage site so that it is preserved well and it is protected from  [...] 

Quick Facts . . . Situated at . . . Taluka of Bardez in District North Goa Lodging Options . . . Lazy Lagoon, Riviera De Resort, The Tamarind Mapple, Sarovar Portico Suites, Nivaran Hermitage, Jackpot Inn. How to get there . . . There are taxi cabs and auto rickshaws available at Mapusa. It is also possible to use the public bus system, which is a cheap and quite frequent option. Main Sights . . . flea markets on Wednesday, full moon night parties Best time to visit . . . Nov to Feb Anjuna Beach Anjuna Beach has always been among the most loved beaches in Goa, India. The beach was the unofficial headquarters for hippies in the sixties and seventies. The hippies have long since left, but the beach has retained the festive atmosphere as well as the love of life. Anjuna offers a huge number of sights as well as activities for tourists. The  [...] 

If you are on the lookout for an adventurous experience in China, as well as enjoy the exquisite natural scenery in the country, the best way to have the cake and eat it too, is by taking a hike down the Leaping Tiger Gorge. The Leaping Tiger Gorge is a canyon of huge proportions, located on Yangtze River, the third large river in the world. The river is the most important river in entire China. Leaping Tiger Gorge is approximately eighteen kilo meters in length and goes from the south west to the north east and even extends to a depth of two kilo meters in some areas. The canyon was formed when the Yellow River ran between the Habaxueshan Mountain (standing at 5 396 m) and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (height of 5 596 m). The Leaping Tiger Gorge rivals the Grand Canyon in the United States in terms of height of canyon walls as well as  [...] 

Taal Volcano is placed on the island of Luzon, which is the biggest in area among islands part of the Philippines islands. At present the volcano status is active, and is placed in San Nicolas and Talisay in the Batangas. Manila city, the capital of the country is close to 50 k m from the volcano. The volcano is home to an islands as well, which is within Lake Taal. Lake Taal, in turn, is in a caldera that was created as a result of a previous eruption. Taal Volcano has seen quite a number of belligerent eruptions, and there has been quire a good number of quite violent upsurges. There have been a greater number of eruptions of less violence. The volcano eruptions has caused quite a good number of deaths, the toll is close to 5 – 6 thousands. There volcano is more or less calm now, and it is an extremely rewarding location for tourists.  [...] 

Need some useful vacation ideas for maximum enjoyment on a beach even with a tight budget? Well, continue reading this article to know some of them. Everyday, most of us go to work and live a routing hectic life. With much burden of responsibilities on our shoulders, we tend to go away from our minimum doze of enjoyment in form of different entertainments. It seems as work is endless and some kind of monotony have seized us. To work like this continuously is surely very impractical. So, it is a time to take a refreshing break, not those 5 to 10 minute coffee breaks, but I am talking about a mini vacation at some exciting destination. Get ready to fill your mental as well physical wells by planning to vacation at a beach. To unwind as well as revitalize, nothing else can be more effective than a beach vacation. So, which beach comes to your  [...] 

Have you seen thundering smoke ever? What’s that? The answer is the Victoria Waterfalls – some of the largest waterfalls ever seen. The Victoria Falls is a waterfall destination located in southern Africa. It lies on the Zambezi River between the countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The falls are also known as the Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means the “Smoke that Thunders” because of their air or smoke like appearance when they fall from the top making a thunder like noise. The Victoria Falls are considered by some to be one of the seven natural wonders of the world. History The history of Victoria Falls zambia tells us that they were first discovered by a Scottish missionary named David Livingstone. He was able to view the falls from an island n Zambia, now named Livingstone Island, which is the only land accessible in the middle of the  [...] 

The island of Madeira is famous for being a passing stop for cruises when they traveling from Europe to the Caribbean side. This island is a part of Europe although it is closer to Africa. It is essentially an archipelago that belongs to Portugal.The weather here on the island is awesome throughout the year. You will experience days being a little sunny with slight rainfall throughout the year. You can get there by the two airports on the island, as well as the ferried which let you take your vehicle along as well. You can opt to take the many private buses which take you around the island. Madeira, like every other holiday destination has sunny beaches, good food, sandy shores and nice things to look at. Although, what makes this place different is that, it has a host of museums, historical sites and information about the origin of the island-  [...] 

The Barrier Reef is situated nearly half a mile toward the winward side of the island. It is arguably the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere. It is the second largest barrier reef in the world. Three distinct atoll reefs lie to the east of the Barrier Reef. A fourth atoll reef, called Banco Chinchorro, is also present. It lies to the north in the Mexican waters. This is of special interest to wreck divers. All three Belize atoll reefs are situated on two tiers of submarine ridges: Turneffe and Glover’s located on one ridge and Lighthouse on the other ridge that lies to east. This explains their similar outlines and northeast-southwest orientations. Marine trenches help separate the two ridges. As travelers move toward the south, they are able to see the reef as an unbroken chain comprising of white surf that runs along the Caribbean  [...] 

Crystal River is situated nearly 67 miles north of Tampa along the wonderful nature coast. It is often called as ‘Gem of the nature coast’. The city of Florida is bordered by Crystal River and King’s Bay, which has received classification from the State to be an Outstanding Florida Water. The river comprises of a beautiful network of nearly 30 springs, which start at the northwest end at King’s Bay. They move west for approximately six miles and then enter the Gulf of Mexico. The water activities that you can indulge in include boating, diving, fishing, and swimming. You can also hire a bike or go hiking at the Withlacoochee State Trail. If sedentary activities are your choice, go bird and manatee watching. This is only a partial list of activities to indulge in while at the river. Crystal River is renowned all over the world for snorkeling  [...] 

Similan Islands lie 84 km northwest of the deckchairs and the huge crowds of Patong beach in Phuket. It is a famous group of islands in the Andaman Sea. Its fame rests on the clear blue waters that are part of the islands. Similan islands are among the top ten diving areas of the world. This famous archipelago is a favorite destination for yachts and boat tours. Similan is derived from the Malay word ‘sembilan’, which means ‘nine’. Each one of the Similan Islands has a number and name. Koh Ba Ngu is number 9 while Payu is number 7. During the past, sea levels have fluctuated by nearly 150 m. This is due to the advance and retreat of the polar ice caps. These islands have been battered by storms and have remained underwater. They are predominantly covered by marine growths and have been visited by species that are now extinct. You  [...]