Quote: Travel Inspired

" Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people here see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving. "

Terry Pratchett

Travel : Documenting your trip

Documenting your trip

Just because you're travelling with your best friend, or an entire overland group, doesn't mean you're

going to collectively remember everything.

When you're going solo, its even harder. A journal, camera, tape recorder, video camera, colouring pencils, are the most common tools for recording your journey and its impact on you.

Taking all these is overkill, but keeping some record of your trip is an excellent idea.

Travel : Culture shock

Culture shock is simply a dramatic way of saying that things aren't quite the way they are at home. It sounds dramatic precisely because it can be.

When you change everything you eat ,say, do, smell and hear at the same time, the effect can sometimes be overwhelming.  Especially if amplified by sadness or apprehension about leaving home, fatigue from the journey or illness.

The natural tendency is to return home immediately to the comfort of our home.

If you give yourself time, this urge will almost certainly pass and you can enjoy your journey where ever you are.

Local Interests: Waterton, AB

Waterton Lakes National Park is in southern Alberta, Canada, bordering Montana’s Glacier National Park. 

 

 It’s known for its chain of lakes, including the large Upper and Middle Waterton lakes, flanked by the Rocky Mountains.

 

The Red Rock Parkway crosses the prairie to the small Red Rock Canyon.

Bison graze near the Bison Paddock Loop Road.

 In Waterton village, a pathway offers close-up views of Cameron Falls.

 

First time at Waterton, AB. It sure was a lovely visit. It was quite windy, but still it was a beautiful weather and quite walk around a beautiful town.

 

 

 







My Travel: Cairo & Surrouding Area

My Travel : Cayman Islands 2017

My Ttravel: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Atlantis Adventure


Experience Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai's most spectacular new Hotel development on Palm Jumeriah. 

Located on the Crescent of Palm Jumeriah, a fully reclaimed island off the coast of

Dubai and self-declared as the 8th wonder of the world.

Atlantis is truly a destination not to be missed.

On arrival at this stuning hotel, we begun our experience at The Lost Chambers.

A labyrinth that will immerse you in an exotic array of sea creatures, mystical antiquities and ancient ruins.

Explore 21 fresh water exhibits highlighting sea life from around the globe, as well as the Ambassador Lagoo, containing 65,000 fish and aquatic species in a three million gallon chamber; one of the largest in the world.

After words, enjoy a relaxing buffet luncheon in Kaleidoscope, one of Atlanti's new luxurious restaurant, offering a selection of amazing foods from around the world.



My Travel: Penang Grand Tour

The "Pearl of the Orient" offers unspoilt stretches of golden beaches, paddy fields and is steeped in history and tradition.

Our tour took us to visit the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, a stately Chinese dwelling with 18th and 19th century Chinese architecture. In 2000, it won the Most Excellent Project for the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation.

We continued onto the colourful Thai Buddhist Temple, which houses the fourth largest Reclining Buddha in the world, measuring 108 feet, before stopping at the ornate Burmese Buddhist Temple.

We stopped for lunch at an international buffet restaurant, great food and views overlooking a river.

Heading now towards the Northern tip of the island to the Butterfly Farm.

This garden is set in a beautiful landscaped gardens, walk-in aviary features over 100 species of live butterflies, as well as Water Dragons and giant scorpions amongst other creatures.

 

Our journey continues as we pass tropical countryside and paddy fields that make up the beautiful scenery of the island.

We took a brief moment to stop at a local fruit and spice stall for a first-hand look at the many local fruits and spices grown on this island.

Last stop on this tour is at the Baba Nyonya Mansion, also known as the Chung Keng Kooi Mansion, previously a private home belonging to a Chinese Capitan, who was the head of the Hai San secret society.

My Travel : Mumbai, India.

Mumbai Sights and Shopping

Tour: Enjoy a visit to Ghandi's former residence and the Prince of Wales Museum before browsing the shops and stalls for an usual gift.

Begin the tour with a visit to Mahatma Ghandi's former Mumbai residence, Manitoba Bhavan. The building has been maintained as a memorial to Ghandi and contains a vast amount of fascinating material, including a model exhibit detailing major eventsearch in his life, photographs, books and letters he wrote to Hitler.



You will see his simple room containig the spinning wheel he used to spin, and make the traditional Indian cloth, which he used for clothes.

The Prince of Wales Museum was built to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales.
The building is primarily built in the indo-saracenic style of architecture but also incorporates elements of other styles such as Mughal, Maratha and Jain.

The museum houses around 50,000 exhibits of ancient Indian history as well as objects from overseas which are categorized into three main sections: art, archeology, and natural history.

Enjoy a brief stop at the Gateway of India, before stopping for free time at Calaba Causeway.

Calaba has a range of shops, restaurants and market stalls selling souvenirs,

 leather goods, shoes, jewellery, handicrafts and clothing.

There is plenty to temp you with whether you prefer the air-conditioned comfort or the larger shops or bartering with the locals on the stalls.

 

 

My Travel : Madeira , Portugal

Famous Toboggan Ride

Combine the thrill of the Toboggan ride with the fabulous scenery of Madeira 



Leaving Funchal , you will head through the outskirts to Monte, noted for its many fine properties and gardens.

Drivers in straw hats are waiting just outside the Church to take you on your wicker basket ride,
which covers the 2 mile descent in ten minutes.

A cushioned seat softens the ride and you will be in the safe hands of the drivers, who run alongside,
pushing and steering using their rubber-soled boots as brakes.



Now heading into inland to Pico dos Barcelos,  enjoy the stunning views of the town of Funchal and the southern villages coast  scattered on green slopes.



Petched on the hill above Funchal is the twin-towered 18th century  Church of our Lady.  

In the centre of the high altar stands the statue of Our Lady of Monte,

credited with being the source of many miracles.



Last stop on the tour at the Old Blandy's Wine Lodge, 

with tasting of the heart-warming nectar synonymous with this enchanting island.