Untamed Mongolia

Some famous tourist spots of Mongolia are briefly introduced here to encourage you to explore this remote region.

Mongolia is a hitherto unexploited region in the world of tourism. As is common with human nature, unknown places and things attract us the most. In this blog article, I shall focus upon some most interesting places to visit, events to take part in and things to do in this country.

Brief outline

The capital city Ulan Bator is the starting point of an interesting journey. Foreign tourists come in Mongolia to trek into the deep reaches of Gobi desert. This part is located at the south of Ulan Bator whereas west to it is the White Lakes that is another most popular tourist spot.

You may undertake a good adventure trip that is also a cost-effective one in Mongolia. Small measures of thrill are present at every nook-and-corners of the country. For example camping permissions are available at every part of Mongolia, except at military establishments or reserved areas. Drivers for vans and guides are easily available and that is also at a pocket-friendly rate.

Be sure to hire an experienced guide and driver as conditions of roads are not good here and most of the places are having no sign-boards.

Interesting sights

Gobi desert: Name of the Gobi desert is almost synonymous with Mongolia.

One of the few places where you can take a ride of wild Bactrian camels, Gobi desert is a store house of pre-historic dinosaur fossils. Next comes in importance is the Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes. These 100 kilometers long and 12 kilometers wide sand dunes contain with nil vegetation and are continually shifting. These impressive sand dunes are situated before mighty mountains and sheep and camels graze before them; believe me the whole sight is just awesome.

Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes

White Lake: Central Park area of Mongolia is the home of this stunning place. Nearest city to it is Tariat. The surrounding area is a specimen of natural beauty. Lush, rolling grasslands and scattered forests are neighbors of White Lake. During summer season nomadic camps are set up along its coasts. If you want to have a thrilling horse-back trip then go for a horse-ride along the lava flows surrounding the lake area. More adventurous souls may hike atop of a now extinct volcano that is located at the entrance of the lake.

Interesting events

Nadaam Festival: Every year 11^th to 13^th July the festival of Nadaam (meaning competition) is held in Ulan Bator. In fact this festival is the biggest entertainment event of the country. Most popular sporting events like wrestling, horse racing and archery are held during this time. Except wrestling, women also participate in these events. The third day is usually reserved for merry-making.

The festival has a long history and sacrifices are offered to Mountain Gods. At present colorful warrior marches, playing by inspiring military bands and peaceful marches of monks take place in the first day.

Interesting activities

Trans-Mongolian Railway journey: This 7,622 kilometers rail ride is a thrilling one that comprises of 3 nations; Russia, China and Mongolia. Think about watching the Gobi, mighty Urals and The Great Wall of China behind the window of your rail compartment. From Moscow the whole way passes through dense forests of pine and birch, here and there interrupted by abandoned industries. You will cross the Volga River at one place. Siberian plane has many swamps, steppe grasslands and forests. Lake Baikal, the largest lake of world crosses the way.

Entering in Mongolia you will cross the Gobi desert and grasslands. Chinese Great Wall is visible after the train emerges through tunnels.

I can bet that journey to Mongolia would be a memorable one for those who love to explore off-beat venues. However Mongolia has many adventure tours and you may get more of them via our travel guide.

Miss sneha is a travel planner of offbeat places.

Some of the Unreal Yet Beautiful Places on Earth

 

Our mother nature is well blessed with various special gifts. Natural gifts of nature sometimes fill up with happiness as well as satisfactions. There are some beautiful natural wonders of the world which are actually unreal and are more like different elements of the fantasy fiction.

Lake Abraham, Western Canada

This is located in the province of Alberta. This lake creates a glass which looks like a façade which is actually caused by the freezing action of gases which are released by the plants located on the bed of the lake. The effect of frozen bubbles is an ethereal one more like a streamer of bulbs.

 

Blood Falls, Antarctica

Well this falls looks more like a tomato soup but in truth it is actually an outpour of water which is saline and mixed with iron oxide flowing down the Taylor glacier located in East Antarctica. This blood falls spout through different fissures situated in the ice. 

Mendenhall Ice Caves, Alaska

This mysterious ice caves seems very unreal just like a product of Mother Nature. There are ice caves inside the glacier which are only accessible to those who wish to have an experience of kayak and opt for ice climb over the glacier. However the bad news is that the glacier is fast depleting as an adverse affect of global warming which heats up the oceans with a rise in temperature.

  

To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa

This exclusive beautiful trench is located in the Lotofaga village of Samoa and looks like a big hole surrounded by beautiful exclusive natural gardens. This trench is 30 meters deep and can be accessed by a step ladder which leads down to the swimming area where interested visitors can indulge in a splash around and enjoy themselves.

  Red Seabeach, China

With an appearance very similar to that of valley of flowers, this Red Seabeach is filled with red Chenopodiaceae. In fact it is reputed to be the biggest reed marsh in the whole world. These reeds find its use in the making of paper. This place is home to various exotic birds like the endangered black mouth gull as well as the red crowned crane.

  Socotra Island, near Somalia and Yemen

Now if you wish to see some of the world strangest and unique fauna and flora then the right destination for you is Socotra Island.

The Door to Hell, Turkmenistan

This Door to Hell was open by engineers of Soviet petroleum in the year 1971 near a the village of Derweze in Turkmenistan and it continues to burn still date owing to the rich deposits of natural gas in the area. This pit is notably 20 meters deep

  Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

This is the world’s largest salt flat with an approx area of 10,582 square kilometers. This was said to be formed as a result of major transformations of several prehistoric lakes. This salt flat has extraordinary flatness with average altitude variations.

  Well if it is hard to believe that plan to see these exclusive places with your very own eyes and capture a picture of each in your family album surprising your friends and dear ones.To Know more about Adventure Tour visit here.

Five must visit terrace and outdoor cafes of Paris

Basking in the sun or just breathing in the cool air of the summers can surely be a pleasant experience. Many may want to enjoy a drink in the cool open air on a warm night. Yes that is the wish of one and all. Paris is one of the exclusive places to visit during the springtime. Springtime offers the Parisians a crazy time with the glorious rays which bring thousands of people to the streets actually on the terrace of the every house in the city. In fact if there are any signs of good weather, then one can seriously expect serious waiting of people in lines to get a seating in the cafes which has outdoor seating.

Paris is surely one of the hot favorite destinations attracting tourists from all across the globe. Now if you are planning a visit to Paris during the summer time or the spring time, you do need some sort of preparation if you do not want to be left out missing any of the important watching opportunities. Read about our top picks of the beautiful Parisian cafes with some of the exclusive terraces offering the magnificent view of the city with plenty of sunshine. Just do not forget to pack your sunscreen as well as pair of sunglasses and get ready to choose the ideal spot.

Here are comes the top five cafes with beautiful terraces offering the much needed magnificent view.

Le Perchoir

Here comes the first one with young and aspiring set up located just east of Paris. No matter whatever if your profile, this bar with panoramic view of the city namely Le Perchoir is surely a must visit one. This exclusive mine restaurant cum bar opened nearly one and half year ago offering plush cushions arranged in line in some of the exclusive benches around the roof top.

Plan early to enjoy an exclusive seat on the roof watching the sun setting down on the city of Paris. Believe me it is worth the try.

The address of the place is 14 Rue Crespin Dugast, 11^th arrondissement. The place is open daily from 4pm to 1am. Remember that cocktails are costly here but you can opt for beer and wine which is comparatively reasonable.

Café de Flore:

Situated right in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood, is the best and iconic café namely Café de Flore. Here you can sit and enjoy one of the best dressed espresso sitting wearing a pair of oversized sunglasses.

Well after a morning sightseeing tour, you can easily plant yourself here and full sun from the terrace.

The proper address of the place is 172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 6th arrondissement and is open daily from 7.30 am to 1.30 am.

Rosa Bonheur

Here is a beautiful café nestled right in the hilltops of the Buttes Chaumont Romantic-style Park located in the far northeast corner of the city providing some exclusive peace and calmness within the beautiful burstling city.

Sit at this the beautiful terrace’s benches and enjoy an apple juice, organic carrot or just a cup of coffee or beer. Enjoy the glow of the afternoon sun along with fabulous views of sunset. There are numerous foods to indulge in and the night brings in fun with pole dancing as well as cocktails to indulge in.

The address of the place is Parc des Buttes Chaumont, 2 avenue des Cascades, 19th arrondissement. This café is opened from Tuesday to Friday 12pm to 12am and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 12 am and is closed on Mondays.

Le Playtime

Now if you wish to enjoy the beautiful view sitting right on the edge of the Seine River then chooses the beautiful slash bars namely Le Playtime. This is a boat slash bars located just on the edge of Paris waters. But Le Playtime is more like a vacation home located right in the middle of the city.

With a small pool on the top, you can cool off the summer heat of the region with cushy chairs as well as chaise longues to properly sit there enjoying a sip of banana shake or a root beer. You can enjoy spiced pigeon as well as home dried tomato to shake of the sun shelter under the bamboo.

And as soon as the nights arrive, you can choose and have wide range of cocktails available here.

The address of this restaurant is 34 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013. From 30^th April, this restaurant is opening newly from daily noon till the wee hours.

Le Georges

Now if you are modern art lovers with a wish to enjoy spectacular views, then the perfect place for is Le Georges. This café is situated right on the top of infamous Centre Pompidou modern art museum and cultural center offering a panoramic view of the city with the option to indulge in various options like drink as well as desert options.

The terrace is one of the places where you can enjoy the fascinating interior of the beautiful museum in itself. The address of the place is 19 rue Beaubourg, 4th arrondissement.

Now enjoy the marvelous and beautiful view of the spectacular sights of Paris by opting any of the above beautiful cafes from the above options or by referring to a reputed travel guide.

Some of the Best Tourist Spots of Venezuela

Venezuela has many hidden treasures waiting to be explored by tourists. Here some of the best known places of Venezuela have been mentioned.

If you want to visit a multifaceted country of Southern America, you should take a look at Venezuela. It is a complete package for tourists such that it has Caribbean beaches, inland sand dunes, Andean peaks, famous waterfalls, lush green rainforests, wetlands having piranhas along with famous Anacondas. This tropical country has great range of biodiversity. Today we shall take on a brief but interesting journey of Venezuela by visiting its top seven most attractive places.

Angel Falls

The highest uninterrupted cascade of world is the Angel Falls and this is one of the primary tourist spots of Venezuela. It is around 978 meters tall. This waterfall is located on the River Gauja and according to native people it was defined as the ‘fall from the highest point’. It remains in its highest fervor from June to December.

Mount Roraima

This tabletop mountain or tepuy has been made famous by the thriller ‘The Lost World’ written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This mountain has a height of 2810 meters. Tourists can climb this Mountain from the Venezuelan end only (and not from the Guyana or Brazil end). Famous National Park of Canaima is located around it. Canaima National park has geological formations that date back to two billion years. This plateau is a rare storehouse of different flora and fauna.

Los Llanos

This is nicknamed as the ‘Serengeti of South America’ as it displays a pool of animals in dry season as this grassland is the last refuge of ample waters. Some rare animals like Jaguars and Caimans and Anacondas stay here.

 

Isla Margarita

If you are a beach buff then take a trip of Isla Margarita for beachcombing activities. Over 50 different beaches are located across various parts of this place. Many kinds of sporting activities are offered to tourists such as kite surfing and wind surfing. This place is highly popular among shopaholics because duty free objects are available in port.

 

Mochima National Park

This National Park too is located at the north-eastern fringe of the country. This National park can be termed as a marine National Park as it is in particular organized for preserving marine life and the flora of the famous Turimiquire Mountains. This park is famous for Pelicans and dolphins. Many types of water sports activities are conducted here such as divers and snorkeling. Divers have the opportunity to explore some ship wreckages.

Medanos de Coro

Can you visualize the picture of a desert in the midst of a tropical country? Well if not anywhere else, in Venezuela all spectacular sights are waiting for you. Sand dunes of the National Park of Medanos de Coro are really amazing sight. These sand dunes come at various colors and some of them stand at 40 meters height. Camel safaris are also available here.

Morrocoy National Park

This National Park is located at the north-eastern Venezuela. Many beautiful and pristine beaches are located here with numerous mangroves, cays and islets. The area around the cays are rich in marine life such that with tropical fishes and coral reefs. In the mangrove laden islets some rare breeds of dolphins live. In addition there are coastal caimans and marine turtles living there. This is a paradise for bird watchers featuring pelicans, egrets, flamingos and Scarlet Ibis.

 

For detailed information about adventure tours in Venezuela please take a look at our travel guide .Follow us on Faceook.

Miss John is a tours specialist on South-America.