Exiting from an aircraft and making your way back to the earth again with the help of parachute is called sky diving. This adventure sport is now done in many places of the world. Generally the diver is deployed from a height from about one thousand to four thousand meters. If the diver makes the jump from less height, the parachute is opened immediately after the fall. At higher altitudes, the diver has the option of falling freely for a short period of time.

After the parachute is deployed, it takes about five to seven minutes to reach safe speeds  at which one may fall. By the time the parachute opens, the diver drops down by about eight hundred meters. The parachute has toggles by which its direction can be controlled.

Many people make their first jump with their trainer. It is hard to do it alone if it is the first time. Deaths while parachuting are very rare. Although that does not mean that casualties are zero. Every year, parachuting takes lives. But the ratio is very low. In USA, it is about 100000:1. So I think you can understand that how less the number of casualties are.

Try out this sport; I think you will surely remember it for a lifetime.

Creating a list of things required much in advance of the camp out, is a must as that may avoid the situation of things being left out. What you need will depend largely on what type of camping trip you’re planning. Go for some researching ahead of time about things like water availability, weather, etc. that will help you determine which items to pack.

Decide with whom you are camping. Make sure you get insurance information and health information before you do anything else. If someone is injured on the trip, the insurance information will make a huge difference in the care they receive. Health information is very important in planning the trip.3

Set up a first aid kit. Decide how long you will stay and figure out where you will be sleeping. Few items like matches, toilet paper, a flashlight and rain gear should be packed for every trip, regardless of whether you think you might need them or not. Other essential items include clothes, toiletries, rope, sleeping bags, duct tapes, tent, etc.

Pack an appropriate amount of food. Try not to pack too many perishable food items, like cheese, chicken, and milk. Snacks, crackers must be preferred. If you plan to cook on the camp you may also need things like camp stove, fuel charcoal, lighter fluid, firewood grill, etc.

Finally, you should consider what items will keep you comfortable and amused on your camping trip books, a radio, playing cards, your journal, art supplies, board games and musical instruments all add to a cozy domestic camping style. Gather all the things in the list and pack them in a small, lightweight bag. Do not over pack.

One of many places to hang around in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, it’s not only the capital city of Malaysia but also the most visited travel destination in this country. Some of the most fascinating attractions of this place are Kenko Fish Spa, Petronas Twin Tower, National mosque, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Butterfly Park, etc. Penang is the one place where every food lover wants to go as it has many stalls selling local delicacies. Via the Penang Bridge we can go to Penang where we can visit the Snake Temple, can also get a panoramic view of the island from Penang Hill. Other attractions of Penang are China town, Clock Tower, Fort Cornwallis, Cheong Fatt Tze Museum.

Langkawi, a group of 99 tropical islands lying off the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the main island of which is known as Pulau Langkawi. These islands are full of fabulous myths and legends of ogres and gigantic birds, warriors, princesses, battles and romance. These islands’ beauty have no match in Southeast Asia, its Telega Harbour Park, Galeria Perdana, Langkawi Crystaal are some places that deserve a visit. Above 2000 meters of sea level Genting Highlands, also known as “The City of Entertainment” is a beautiful hilltop city which provides a cool respite from the hustle and bustle of the city capital. Except this its consistent temperatures between 16 and 23 degrees provide natural air conditioning. Genting Outdoor Theme Park, Chin Swee Temple are the major attractions here. Sarawak, the largest city in Malaysia is the most visited places in Malaysia too. It’s Chinese History Museum, Sarawak Museum, Teu Pek Kong Temple are other attractions here.

Malaysia,has some extraordinary beauty that not even Singapore and Thailand can provide. So come and enjoy the charms of Malaysia.

One of the largest water parks in Eastern India is Kolkata’s Aquatica, located in Kochpukur, Rajarhat, this 8acre water theme park started in 1999 and has a number of exciting rides like the Black Hole, the Wave Pool, Niagara Falls, Tornado. For the karting lovers there is a GoKarting track in Aquatica. On the banks of the Telugu Ganga project canal in Melvarkuppam Village 21 acres Dash N Splash water theme park of Chennai is operational since 1995. To get rid of the dust, sweat of the city people of all ages come here, located on NH4 30 kilometers from Chennai it’s the first exclusive park in South India. The park offers rides like slide ride, spiral ride, free fall, wave slide. Spread over 64 acres and attracts 10,000 visitors everyday Essel World is an amusement park in Mumbai, which added its Water Kingdom section in 1998.This park offers rides like Aqua dive, children’s boat ride, Gang-a fall, Drifting river etc. With 3.5 Lakh Sq. Feet neatly trimmed lawns and gardens, 19 Thrilling Rides and Pools; Accoland water park of Guwahati is the largest water multi play system in Eastern India. Ocean like wave generating pool. Clean and scenically beautiful environment and rides like Bumper Cars, Caterpillar, Columbia, Log Flume, Mery Go Round, and Music Bob makes it very special. VGP Aqua Kingdom in Chennai is also very exciting.

Veegaland, popular amusement park in Kerala, 12 kilometers from Kochi, have rides like Wave Pool, Wonder Splash, Fun Games, Fun Glides, RapidRiver, Bullet Rides, Dragon Twister, Caterpillar Ride, Musical ride, Rain dance. Vismaya is an amusement water theme park, developed and run by Malabar Tourism Development Co-operative Limited this park’s main attractions are Virtual waterfall and Laser show. Except this rides like Aqua Trail, Electric swing, Giant wheel, Jumping frog, Merry go round, makes it very exciting. Wonder La amusement park of Bangalore has over 82 acres area and is operational since October 2005. Its wide variety of attractions includes some gut wrecking high thrill rides, refreshing and clean water rides, a beautiful Musical fountain and laser show . Tikuji-Ni-Wadi is near Mumbai and inside the city of Thane includes an amusement park, Water Park, and a resort. The Ocean Park has huge pools and water slides. Kishkinta is a theme park located in Chennai.

Australia is a vibrant country and has much for you to explore, whether you want nature, wildlife, outback adventure, tropical islands, extinct volcanoes, rugged wilderness, extensive coastlines, vast rivers, rainforest.

Australia’s natural beauty knows no bounds, but you’ll find something different within each of its boundaries. One can discover Australia’s destinations, starting with the unforgettable landscapes such as the Red Centre, Kakadu National Park and the Great Barrier Reef.

There are many life changing experiences in this amazing country. Ningaloo, Kimberley , Great Ocean Road, Gippsland, Tasmanian Wilderness, Freycinet, Kangaroo Island, Flinders Ranges, Fraser Island, Byron Bay, Blue Mountains, Australian Alps, Namadgi National Park, Surfers Paradise, Bruny Island, Tharwa, , Walpole, Hyden, Walpole, Karijini National Park, Great Ocean Road, The Pinnacles etc.

Australia’s unique beauty is spread across eight states and territories. Its cities are cosmopolitan in culture. Beach-fringed Sydney, elegant Adelaide, Melbourne’s cutting-edge cultural precincts and Canberra’s national attractions are among the major attractions. Other cities include Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, Darwin, Cairns, Alice Springs, Broome , Gold Coast.

Most of Australia’s population lives on the coast, where several thousand of the world’s best beaches, technicolor coral reefs and a clean, clear ocean full of bizarre and fascinating creatures provide an irresistible venue for adventure – in, on and under water. One can go for almost all kinds of adventure in the country, like ski or snowboard winter slopes, trek, dive, snorkel, canoe, kayak, surf etc.

Australia has a rich range of events and festivals to plan your holiday around like the Grand Prix, Australian Open tennis or the Melbourne Cup, Ashes, Australian Rules Football. One can indulge in concerts, musicals, ballet, opera and theater. Wherever you travel in Australia, and whatever your passions are, you’ll find an event to enrich your holiday.

Immerse yourself in Australia’s Aboriginal experiences, the culture that is considered to be 50, 000 years old.

The Niagara Falls was formed when glaciers receded at the end of the Wisconsin glaciations and water from the newly formed Great Lakes carved a path through the Niagara Escarpment en route to the Atlantic Ocean. These falls are very wide in nature. It is renowned both for its beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectricity power. The enormous energy of Niagara Falls has long been recognized as a potential source of power. Niagara Falls has long been a source of inspiration for explorers, travelers, artists, authors, film makers, residents, and of course the visitor.

The Niagara Falls has been categorized by three names: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Canadian/Horseshoe Falls. American Falls between Prospect Point and Luna Island, Bridal Veil Falls between Luna Island and Goat Island, and Canadian/Horseshoe Falls between Goat Island and Table Rock. The tremendous volume of water never stops flowing; however the falling water and mist create ice formations along the banks of the falls and rivers. This can result in mounds of ice as thick as fifty feet. If the winter is cold enough, the ice will completely stretch across the river and from what is known as the ‘ice bridge’. Until 1912, visitors were allowed to actually walk on the Ice Bridge and view the falls from below. But somehow a mishap happened when the bridge broke down and took the lives of three visitors and thus a ban on setting out to bridge was levied.

Some Interesting Facts about THE NIAGARA FALLS:

. The flow of American Falls was stopped completely for several months in 1969. To set up some process for determining the feasibility of removing the large amount loose rocks from the base but finally it was not successful due to heavy expenses.

. The word ‘Niagara’ was derived from the Iroquois Indian word “Onguiaahra”.

Thus Niagara Falls is a wonderful creation of nature and a perfect example of scenic beauty and aesthetic beauty.

The first place to come will obviously be Mexico City. The capital of Mexico is one of the vibrant cities of the world indeed. It is also home to some of the ruins of the historic civilizations. The Garibaldi Plaza can go into competition with the Times Square any time. The Aztec canals are also worth a trip. And if you really want something more, then you can go and visit Frieda Kahlo’s studio.

Another place that comes to my mind when asked about Mexico is Merida. This can probably be stated as the cultural capital of the country. This city has narrow lanes, some of the best museums of the country and very broad plazas. You will also experience a great variety of architectural styles in this city. Spanish and Italian architectural styles are most commonly seen in this city.

A small town at the foothills of the mountains of Sierra de la Laguna, Todos los Santos is a must visit for you. This town, founded in 1724 has now become a huge sugarcane producing place. There are many historic buildings in this town. Also the church, museum, etc, are places to see in this city. There are beautiful beaches in Todos Santos. So it’s a combo trip for you if you visit this place.

1. Guanajuato is a UNESCO world heritage city. This city is nested in the Sierra de Guanajuato Mountains. The meaning of the name is ‘place of frogs’. Today, this place is a piece of beauty from the moment you enter it. The first thing you will have to notice is the three kilometer long stretch of the river flowing just beside the road. Once inside the city, it is better to walk and get lost in the alleys.
2. If you the kind of traveler who wants to travel to places with a difference, then Mexico is surely a place for you.

]]> http://nowhereishere.com/travel-abroad/a-trip-to-mexico/feed/ 0 http://nowhereishere.com/travel-agency/things-to-keep-in-mind-before-choosing-an-online-travel-agency/ http://nowhereishere.com/travel-agency/things-to-keep-in-mind-before-choosing-an-online-travel-agency/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:04:33 +0000 admin http://nowhereishere.com/?p=33 As we all know that travel agency is a part of retail business which sells products related  travel and travel services to customers on behalf of suppliers like airlines, cruise lines, hotels, railways, sightseeing tours and package holidays that combine several products as travelling became an inevitable part of our life. With the development of commercial aviation, starting in the 1920s travel agencies became more commonplace. The British company Cox & Kings is sometimes said to be the oldest travel agency in the world but the modern travel agency first appeared in the second half of the 19th century.

But it isn’t possible always to call a customer service representative or even go to the travel agency’s office in that case we can check out package offers on travel agency’s websites. This facility is handy for the people who work odd hours, and those who are living in rural locations from where the nearest travel agency office is a fairly far drive. But before choosing any online travel agency we need to keep some points in mind.

First of all we have to know what is the specialty that the particular agency has? Is it a specialist in cruises or adventure tours or in particular countries, groups or in individual travel? As it is best to travel with the agencies which is experienced in that kind of travel which we want. Next we should check the fees that the agency fixed for a particular package and we must search for some other agency’s same package in cheaper rate. After this we must know the agency’s location so that we can know their time zone and agency’s hour. But if something goes wrong during travel? Like flight or train get cancelled or delayed due to bad weather, so we should discuss these things with the agency to know what we should do in that situation. Except this, we also should know that if some inconveniences occurred then the tickets would be refunded or not? If the tickets aren’t refundable then we shouldn’t plan our travelling with that agency.

Cruise lines, hotels often offer perks such as upgrades, free parking facility, and other deals so before planning we should check whether the agency have that special privileges if yes then we should take that advantage. Besides if we can travel on specific dates or avoid popular dates we can save money so we need to know whether that particular agency have that specialty or not?  We should also check that if our holiday destination requires passport or special visa if we are not sure then we should discuss this with the agency. If we keep all these things in mind it will be very helpful in choosing an online travel agency.

The main purpose of ecotourism is to educate the traveler, providing fund for ecological conservation and also directly benefiting the economic development and political empowerment of local communities. Fundamentally Eco-tourism means making as little environmental impact as possible and helping to sustain the indigenous populace and thereby encouraging the preservation of wildlife and habitats when visiting a place. It focuses on local culture, wilderness adventures, volunteering personal growth and learning new ways to live on our vulnerable planet.

Eco-tourism facilities are constantly being developed by the professionals. The International Tourism society defines Eco-tourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well being of local people”. But there involves certain principles in maintaining Eco-tourism.

Some of the principles are:

* Building environmental and cultural awareness and respect.

* Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.

* Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.

* Provide financial empowerment for local people.

* Support international human rights and labor agreements.

Thus, few principles are guide lined for sustaining Eco-tourism. It is a fastest growing market in the economy according to the World Tourism Organization with an annual growth rate of 5% worldwide. Thus Eco-tourism is successful for the cause for which it was introduced.

But in our busy schedule it’s difficult to make  long holiday plans all the time, that’s why now  people often think about the short holidays like traveling to a nearby destination during the weekends. Udayagiri is just like one of the above mentioned places. “Udaya” means rising and “giri” means rock or hill so Udayagiri means “Hill of sunrise”.  Near 6k.m West in the district of Jajpur of Bhubaneswar in Orissa, the caves of Udayagiri are one of the earliest groups of Jain rock-cut shelters and are known worldwide. Udayagiri also has a unique place in history,for  rock-cut architecture, art and religion.

It’s a hill, which consist of 18 caves, the largest and the most beautiful, Rani Gumpha,  caves like Chota Hathi Gumpha, Jaya Vijaya Gumpha, Ganesh Gumpha, and many more and all these caves are very important historically. The city was the capital of Langula Gajapati, who was the chief of the Gajapatis of Orissa. In the year 1512, the town came under the rule of Krishna Deva Raya, the ruler of the Vijayanagar dynasty. During his reign the entire city was fortified with walls all around.

Coming down a flight of steps in front of Cave 17 of Udayagiri people will find another hill with caves named “Khandagiri” meaning  “broken hills”. It has 15 caves and the most popular of them all is Ananta cave which depicts, carved figures of women, athletes, geese carrying flowers and, elephants. Khandagiri offers a splendid view of the Bhuvaneswar city. Traveling in Udayagiri is very easy as it has many ways of transportation,you have  bus, auto, and state govt transportation along with private cars to enjoy each and every place, and its calmness attracts many people. So no doubt it is a  great place to visit during weekends.