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10 things you can do on a motorcycle

admin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:01:58 +0000

If you traveled by Southeast Asia know from witnessing how much we can do on a motorbikeWhile the drive clear. Today we share the10 more exoticwe have seen in our travel.

10. Walk your dog. Bikes with baskets are ideal for walking your dog. A faster, more colorful image.

9. Make purchases. Many purchases. Every inch of the bike can be used to hang plastic bags with fruit and vegetables, meats, clothes and whatever you want.

8. Do not sweat the heat. I still wonder how many scooter but I have seen with their owners enjoying the freshness thanks to a fan (of at least 70cm high) that functions while walking. Fabulous!

7. One of my favorite images from Asia is endless motorcycle on a rainy day: All carry colorful umbrellas and streets during rush hour, become colorful seas moving.

6. Talk on the phone. A classic that has little surprising at this point.

5. Stroll with your family. What better plan for Sunday to go for a walk with your family, including 5 children and cousins, uncles and grandmother also that, above all the bike!

4. Dry clothes. Do you have caught the rain while riding bike? Do not worry, take off your shirt and wear it like a flag to dry. You can also use it to hang clothes when the bike is quiet.

3. Change a lightbulb. Do not believe me? Well here Asia many keep motorcycles at night in the house and since they are in the middle, why not use it if you have to reach the roof to change a light bulb. Almost like an extra piece of furniture.

2. Breastfeed your baby. It always seemed a good idea to tuck your baby in one of these porters used by women in Asia. So you can do your activities without leaving your baby. Never thought of it that served to breastfeed while you ride your bike. Do not be a matter of losing a second!

1. Take your ducks to the market. As you can see the first picture, this lady has decided to charge your scooter with all those ducks to sell on the market (will you be dead?)

Himachal Pradesh – India

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:36:10 +0000

Himachal Pradesh means many things to many people.To an adventure enthusiast,it is teeming with opportunities for trekking,mountaineering,rafting and paragliding.The devout Hindu
sees it as the abode of the mother goddess with temples like Jwalamukhi,Chintpurni and Chamunda dedicated to her.Travel enthusiasts find it dotted with luxurious resorts nestled
amid lush forests and orchards.
Each city has something unique to offer.Moreover,as you travel from one city to another,the small picturesque towns enroute charm you.Shimla is a great hill station.The majestic Viceregal Lodge (now indian institute of advanced studies),the Mall-typical of a British
hillstation,Scandal Point,and scenic walks make shimla delightful.Try skiing on the slpoes of Kufri,16km away.The world’s highest cricket pitch and polo ground lie next door at chail.
a city built by the Maharaja of Patiala to rival the splendour of shimla when the British banished him from there.
Veering away from Shimla along the tempestuous Beas,spreads the fertile Kullu Valley. The town of Kullu is famous for carved wooden temples,seven day Dussehra festivities and apple orchards.it is also the starting point for arduous treks to spiti,Malana and Shimla.
Manikaran,45 km away,has a gurudwara and hot water springs. Father along the Kullu-Manali highway, by the banks of Beas,is the popular camping site of Raison where you can safely raft down the Beas.
Travelling upwards,you reach Manali at 2,050m.Its USP is its proximity to the snowline.A photograph clicked at the snow-bound Rohtang Pass (3.890m),just 51 km away,is derigueur for all couples! Try
sledging,to bogganing,skiing or snowballing each other.In Manali,you can choose to be lazy or go for rock climbing,camping,rafting,fishing,horse-riding safaris or paraglaiding. Solang valley (13 km away) plays host to an annual skiing competition in February.In the valley of Kangra is Dharamsala
,colour-fully cosmopolitan,thanks to the Dalai Lama.
Just 38 km away,set against the same Dhauladhar range lies Palampur,the tea capital of north india with verdant landscapes,rivers and rolling tea estates.Visit Andretta,known for glazed pottery
and the picture gallery with Sobha Singh’s works.Nearly 15 km away,is the 11th centuary shiva’s Baijnath Temple.Jwalaji(22 km away) is a rather unique temple build over crack in the rocks through which a flame emanates.Visit Dalhousie and Chamba.Dalhousie has an old-world charm while Chamba is rather low key though it has lovely architecture.Now imagine a crystal clear lake surrounded
by athick carpet of emerald grass bounded by wooded hills-this is Khajjiar,the Switzerland os india and you just need to get as far as Himachal Kulu Manali to enjoy it.

Chandigarh – India

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:39:29 +0000

The very fact that two states demand this union territory as their capital speaks volumes about Chandigarh. But then Chandigarh offers the best of many worlds-as planned and structured as any world class city,but with an innate indianness that adds to its appeal.
Its really what every urban city aspires to be.Called an architectural wonders in urban planning, Chandigarh is the perfact example of how one can keep a fast-growing metro clean,green and perple-friendly.
The city is systematically planned and divided into 47 well-connected sectors.Yet nothing is boring,nothing is predictable,as you walk into the world renowed Rock Garden.Not for this city the simple parks and blooming
greens-the Rock Gardenby Nek Chand is nothing short of a work of art sculptedout of disposed material such as broken tubelights and bangles,tin cans and bottletops.I was absolutely fascinated to see line after line of
figurines dotting the park,especially when I realised that all the disposed material had been collected off the streets by the man himself. A different beauty, not the cosmetic,cloned variety but one that stems from
creativity and a rare social consciousness.just like the city itself…..
If you’re looking to get away from the frenetic pace of the city,head for Sukhna Lake,perfect for a laidback day.A manmade lake,it’s a haven for birdwatchers who rarely get this luxury in urban life- many species of
aquatic birds from central asia and siberia migrate here.On festive occasions,the lake is also the scane for much merrymaking,and of course,rowing and sailing are popular pastimes here.
nature lovers have never had it so good-the city is a paradise for enthusiasts.I headed straight for the acclaimed Zakir Rose Garden,Asia’s biggest,with over 1,600 varieties of the flower.If you’re there at the end
of February or beginning March,do’nt miss the Rose festival,an extravagant explosion of colour and nature that is a complete eye-opener for someone like me who always looked at the rose as a simple flower.
But more then the Rose Garden,what captivated me were some of the less known attractions-the Mnago Garden that u just can’nt miss when the mango season comes around;the Garden of Fragrance,so called because of the aromatic plants that grow there,from honeysuckle and jasmine to damask rose to henna;and the 20-acre Bougainvillaea Garden in sector 10 that has a riot of creepers adorning arches,pavilions and arcades.
But incaeving a future for itself Chandigarh has not forgotten its past-the city’s Museum of Evolution is amazing,and depicts 5,000 years of indian history,with separate galleries for astronomy,geology and the ancient man.
The National Gallery of Portraits in sector 17 is like reliving history-it houses life-like portraits of indian freedom fighters,rare documents from those times,and voice recording of eminent figures of India’s Independence movement.The museumtransports you into a bygone world,one in which the price paid for the freedom of our present by the leaders of our past is brought home to even a causal visitor with emphatic force.A humbling lesson in history.
Chandigarh also makes the perfect base for excursions into the neighbouring hills;so weekends and holidays do’nt see the visitors or the resident short of options.
In many case,the city itself is not all laidback leisure and nature-Chandigarh offers a dynamic cityscape to the visitor looking for a vibrant urban experience.The city’s shopping and leisure centres match the best in the country,and sector 17 comes alive the way few city centres across the country do,especially after sundown,when eating and entertainment take over-Punjabis after all, are a vivacious,larger than life people!Pubs,hotels,clubs,snooker parlours,bowling alleys and
discotheques are always busy,and as for food,it is like an industry in itself!whether you crave favourites like mah ki dal
and butter chicken,or continental,chinese,mexican.italian or fast food,it’s all at arm’s reach.

Kerala, India

admin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:10:00 +0000

Kerala, India makes for the perfect vacation for anyone who is looking to leave the worries and stress from their old life behind for at least a week and to bathe in the peacefulness that emanates from this
beautiful place. It is located in the southern territory of India and is surrounded by tropical forests, rolling plains, amazing beaches, and many tranquil rivers. The best times to visit are between the months of
October and April.
The culture of Kerala is different and unique to travelers who have never been before. They are a diverse culture that take part in many festivals that are exciting and a must see for anyone who comes when there
is one being held. There is no lack of things to do. They have many different water sports, cruising, and several different tourist attractions including tours of the beautiful landscape and historic places around
the area.

A place that you must visit is Thiruvananthapuram – the capital of Kerala. When the city was first built the people believed that it had mythical origins. They name means Anantha – which translated means the home
of the sacred thousand head serpent Anantha. The city was built on seven different hills and was the capital for the Venad chieftains. It has become one of Kerala’s top tourist locations and commercial centre.
But try not to spend all your time in the city. The lagoons, lakes, and canals around the area are amazing to see and must not be missed.
These backwaters help the people of Kerala and can provide them a way of getting to different places and to growing the things they need to sell. When you take a ride on these rivers you will get a close look at the Kerala India
smaller villages in the area and how they live.

Sasebo, Japan

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:30:55 +0000

Sasebo, Japan
Sasebo, Japan is just northwest of Kyushu – which is the westernmost island of Japan. Sasebo is known for its two beautiful mountains – Mt.Shokan and Mt. Eboshi both of which are both along the coast. Located just near these mountains and also along the coast is Sasebo Port – which was first opened in 1889 as Japan’s first post war trading port and is home to many tourists. One place that you have to see while visiting is the Kukuku Islands. These Islands were marked as Japan’s westernmost national park that can be found on the sea since 1955. The coastlines are very intricate and have been called one of the greatest and most breathtaking assets of Sasebo.

You can’t leave Sasebo without getting a good souvenir for yourself, friends, and children. The best souvenirs can be found at Sasebo’s arcade. There they have anything that you could think of and could ever want. The best time to stop by the arcade is during January 2nd when their bargain sale – Hatsuuri – begins early in the morning. Around the arcade you can easily stop into one of the coffee houses or eateries and sample some authentic Japanese food. The history of Sasebo’s Mikawachi Pottery goes back almost 400 years and is one of the best places to see some true art and history. The pieces that you can find at Mikawachi are made using the traditional techniques of Sukashibori and Karakoe. You may even get a chance of buying your very own pieces and bring back home a piece of true Japanese culture. When night falls it’s time to make your way over to one of the many Karaoke clubs that Sasebo and all of Japan is famous for. In these clubs you and your friends can purchase your own private room and sing to the music while the waiters will bring you any food or drinks you need.