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Heidelberg - One of the loveliest city in the world
2008-05-20 00:00:00 From Goethe to Mark Twain, Artists Have Loved It Oh, to be in Heidelberg, now that April’s here! One of the loveliest cities of Europe, the great German university city of Heidelberg stretches along both sides of the wide Neckar River, a tributary of the Rhine. Pleasure boats thread a leisurely path along the river, enticing ... More About: World , Germany , City , The World
Bike Travel in India
2008-05-16 22:54:00 Cycle touring in India has it’s extremes, from the most enjoyable to the damn right frustrating. India offers everything, coastal palm fringed pathways, high altitude ... More About: Travel , Bike
Bike Travel in Spain
2008-05-15 22:48:00 Three weeks of love and adventure on a bike! Seville. As the capital of the region this historic city makes a great starting point. With a well stocked tourist information centre, {Avda. de Constitucion ... More About: Travel , Spain , Bike
Bike Travel in Thailand
2008-05-14 22:48:00 North Thailand : Hill tribe village rides North Thailand has begun to develop in the last decade but it’s still possible to ... More About: Travel , Bike
Escape the monotony of the Tube - London
2008-05-14 21:06:00 Ok, so if you’re running late in the morning, buying your favourite newspaper is the last thing on your mind, and fighting for the last Metro beneath you. But ... More About: England , London , Tube , Escape
Bike EQUIPMENT - Nepal
2008-05-12 10:17:00 EQUIPMENT Your bike can be carried as part of your baggage allowance on international ... More About: Nepal , Bike , Equipment
Bike Hire in Nepal
2008-05-12 07:15:00 Bike Hire : There are two types of bike rentals to consider. Those that will get ... More About: Nepal
The Best Biking Seasons in Nepal
2008-05-12 05:14:00 Unlike the trekking seasons for which there are two main periods, mountain biking offers a huge span of time to over ... More About: Seasons , Nepal , Biking
On The Trails - Nepal
2008-05-12 03:13:00 To get to the trails you maybe riding partly ‘on-road’, unless your being taken on an organised tour, as such if ... More About: Nepal , Trails
Bike Tour Operators in Nepal
2008-05-12 01:11:00 Organized Tour Operators : For many the benefits of joining a tour is without question the best ... More About: Nepal , Bike
Biking Independently - Nepal
2008-05-11 23:09:00 The thought of heading off into the unknown with not much more than answers to your best researched questions, a few ... More About: Nepal , Biking
Altai Bike Travel
2008-05-11 21:43:00 The mountainous region in the northwestern edge of China bordering Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia is called the Altai. Like neighboring Siberia this is a region of snow-capped mountains, pine forests, surging rivers and pristine lakes. The ... More About: Travel , Bike
Xinjiang Bike Travel
2008-05-11 19:13:00 China’s largest province much of Xinjiang is desert. The Silk Road passes through on its way west past desert oases and in across the huge mountain passes of the border region. Urumuqi The capital of Xinjiang ... More About: Travel , Bike
European City Spellings
2008-05-11 17:08:00 It’s helpful to know in advance that train timetables, rail tickets, and road signs, will refer to cities by the name familar to European s — and in a few cases, these might be quite different than the names American travelers are used to. The list below is intended to highlight some of the variations that most commonly ... More About: City
Cycling in Nepal
2008-05-11 16:09:00 Biased maybe! But what better way and what better machine is there to explore the diverse beauty of Nepal than by ... More About: Cycling
Riviera on the Rocks
2008-05-11 15:00:00 Rick Steves’ "Postcards from Europe" Riviera on the Rocks Rick Steves I’m unable to travel in Europe anymore without doing a little research. Hoping to round out my coverage of Vernazza, I have a list of reader-recommended B&Bs to check out. First on the list is Ivo. Ivo, who runs ... More About: Italy , On the rocks
Festivals in Florence
2008-05-11 13:56:00 Major festivals include the Explosion of the Cart, when a cart full of fireworks is exploded in front of the Duomo on Easter Sunday; the Feast of St John the Baptist, patron saint of the city, on June 24th; the Gioco del Calcio Storico, featuring football matches played in 16th-century costumes, held in June in ... More About: Italy , Festivals , Florence
Ponte Vecchio - Florence
2008-05-11 11:56:00 The Ponte Vecchio perhaps represents progress of humankind through the centuries more specifically than any other monument in Italy . Built by the Etruscans, the bridge has withstood many storms and many assaults by invading legions. Located over the widest part of the Arno River, the bridge has been rebuilt and restored countless times throughout its ... More About: Florence
Best shopping malls in Florence
2008-05-11 11:52:00 SHOPPING — A few if the most important markets: Mercato di San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo Market), Piazza San Lorenzo near the Basilica and in Via ell’Ariento Probably the most important market in Florence for clothing, leather goods and any number of souvenirs. Open 7:00am to 2:00pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Mercato Centrale (Central Market) Open 7:00am to 2:00pm ... More About: Shopping , Italy , Malls
Bike Travel in China
2008-05-09 09:56:00 From Siberian forests to Desert plains, Tibetan monastries to Shanghai department stores bike packing in China is as diverse as it ... More About: Travel , Bike
China Bike Routes
2008-05-08 20:00:00 Main Bike Packing routes in China : 1. Sichuan: Single track around Songpan, Pandas and forest scenery at Jiu ...
Travelling Tools
2008-04-22 01:15:00 Travelling Tools The New York Pass They offer visitors admission to 40 of New York City’s top attractions, unlimited public transportation on the City’s buses and subways, line-skipping privileges at select attractions, a free 132 page full color, pocket size guidebook and special discounts and offers across New York city. Magellan’s Travel Supplies They offer all ... More About: Travelling
When Travelling
2008-04-21 01:14:00 When Travelling Request for Maps You can request brochures, maps, tourist attraction places, destinations, etc. from hotels if you did not bring any. Secure your Valuables Keep your valuables in your handbag, not in your luggage bag. Keep Small Change Always keep small change in your wallet and large amount of money in one of your handbag compartments. Strangers ...
Safeguard Your House During Your Travel
2008-04-20 01:13:00 Safeguard Your House Hold your Mails and Newspapers Hold your mails and newspapers or get your neighbor next door to collect it for you. Turn on your Security System Set your timer to turn on lamps to show that someone is in the house at night even when you are away or turn on any security system that ... More About: Travel
Travel Packing Checklist
2008-04-19 01:11:00 Packing Checklist Important Stuff - Passport - Airline Tickets - Cruise Tickets ... More About: Travel , Packing
Packing For Travelling
2008-04-18 01:11:00 Packing For Travelling Use a Compartmented Kit Use a compartmented kit that has a hook for hanging cosmetics, medications, razors, toothbrush, toothpaste, soaps etc. This will save space in your luggage bag and can easily be bought at travel stores. First Aid Supplies Pack some medicine and first aid supplies to fight off colds, flu, fever, etc. ... More About: Packing
What do I need to take bike packing?
2008-04-17 16:47:00 It all depends on what you want to do, what the weather is going to be like and how long you want to go for. Take as little as possible most things can be bought on road. Must haves for a bike traveller: bike: Mountain ... More About: Bike , Packing
Travelling Preparations
2008-04-17 01:09:00 Travelling Preparations Making Online Reservations Many people prefer to buy their airline or cruise tickets and make their hotel reservations online from a reliable site. It might be a hassle to look for the cheapest or best deal but it can be worth the trouble. Location of the Hotel When making hotel reservations, you may want to find ... More About: Travelling
Sky Burial by bike
2008-04-16 15:58:00 Sky Burial: The most impressive sight is the Sky burial site up from the town. Bones and skeletons with chunks of torn flesh still clinging to the bone litter the floor around the site. ... More About: Bike
Zoige to Langmusi by bike - China
More articles from this author:2008-04-16 15:55:00 Zoige to Langmusi. Zoige is an ugly little town, which merits a stop only to change buses or rest after a long ride. It has good shops selling clothes and provisions and several guesthouses ... More About: China , Bike 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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