Tuesday 30 June 2015

Bali: More than Just a Place


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The word Bali ignites the senses. For many, it is ecstasy, sheer bliss and a sense of jubilation. Bali has countless bounties. Bali has countless jewels, beaches, resorts, dive spots etc, but its essence lies in the warmth spread out in air, which take its beyond just reveling in the sun. 

Here’s the pick of the reasons which justifies that Bali is much more than just a place. 

Nursery of Festivals

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It doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, or in which area of Bali you are, be it Seminyak or Ubud, you are vulnerable to hear the loud and annoying crash of gamelan. Within no time, the streets get packed to the brim by the mob of bizarrely dressed people, which carries along it mounds of fruit, pastel shaded parasols and a Barong or two. But don’t you worry; it is a holy procession which vanishes faster than it appears, leaving behind only the sparkles and hibiscus petals. 

 Spoiling Spas

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Whether it is for rejuvenating one’s mind, body or soul, or simply an urge for getting pampered, visitors here spend many mesmerizing hours being mollycoddled, massaged, bathed and scented. You undergo such sensuous treatments on an atmospheric beach, or in manicured gardens or amidst the state of the art and luxury dipped interiors. The Balinese massage therapies will make you feel as if you have been reincarnated, thus it is a good strategy to detox oneself. 

Bali’s food

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It might sound awkward, but your mouth will be gushed by water as soon as you step inside a traditional warung for lunch to see plethora of exotic dishes waiting for you on the counter. It is no wonder that this fertile island provides with abundant of ingredients which when combined with fresh sea food produces aromatic dishes. The specialties such as roasted mutton, which is marinated for hours and then barbecued, will make you queuing up again and again. 

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Thursday 25 June 2015

3 Beyond the Imagination Travel Experiences in Greenland


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Get Stunned by a World Heritage icefjord

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Ilulissat is arguably the town with the most beautiful natural setting in the world. The houses looks as if precious gems have been scattered over the valley, and along with the splendid harbor, the houses have  Jakobshavn glacier at the background, which adds icing on the cake to the enigmatic sight. The   Ilulissat's   icefjord are fed by the gigantic Jakobshavn glacier, it further claves icebergs into the Disko Bay. The best vistas of the ethereal 55km glacier can be seen on the blue hiking trail, which is marked along the coast and provides tantalizing views of this UNESCO World heritage Site. 

Skim among icebergs

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Get up close and personal with the Ilulissat’s glacial heaven on a boat trip. The exotic icefjords are dotted with icebergs some of which are 100m tall, overlooking the boats voyaging around the bay. From the deck you will see mounds of ice, getting struck by waves and then melting into vivid shapes. These other-worldly icebergs bulging out of the waters, glint purple and bluish light in the permanent daylight of summers. 

Soak up the midnight sun

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The summers in Arctic north are deprived of the dark, yes; the sun never sets here from the early June to late August. So make due provisions of your so called local coffee (blend of Whiskey, Kahlua and Grand Marnier). Embrace this achingly sweet phenomenon of nature, indulge in desperation and revel in unending days. You will be charmed by the harbor sparkling under the mid-night sun, but do bring some blindfold because you will eventually, be needing some sleep.

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Wednesday 24 June 2015

3 Best Eco-Lodges of the World


Chumbe Island Coral Park, Tanzania

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This privately managed eco-lodge seems as if the God’s own villa has been poured down to earth. Chumbe is a small island just offshore from the Zanzibar Town; it is surrounded by one of the world’s finest coral gardens. This island incorporates seven bungalows which overhang the sea.  Coral Park broadens your mental horizons, and you not only get stunned by its enigmatic charm but get to live in a place which is beyond the normal imagination. It is marked by 3km sandbar, ocean swells and huge coconut crabs. Tranquility is guaranteed as only 14 guests are allowed to stay on the resort at a time. 

Turtle island eco-lodge, Fiji

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Constantly ranked amongst the world’s best Eco-loges, it has a warm and helping staff and its interiors are dipped in opulence. Some say that living in this lodge accounts for ecologically balanced hedonism. You will be mollycoddled by the stunning natural setting of this 500acre island. It has natural springs that supply waters for its organic farming; alternatively you can hike the black volcanic bluffs or just frolic in its turquoise corals. Brooke Shields was shot frolicking here in the legendary movie ‘The Blue Lagoon.’

Alandaluz Hosteria, Ecuador

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Sitting gorgeously on the beach, this eco-lodge is the pioneer in green building practices. It is primarily built with Astagua palm leaves and other renewable materials and includes a progression of organic garden from which the daily food of the guests is derived. The lodge recovers almost 90% of the water it uses in treatment of waste, which is then supplied to the farms for irrigation.The jaw-dropping views of the waters from the bedrooms, leaves a strong imprint on the guest’s souls. 

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