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Some Crazy Adventurous Activities You Should Try Once In Your Life

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Rock Climbing

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Rock climbing is a thrilling activity that sometimes sends chill down the spine of some but certain individuals are drawn to the fun and excitement that rock climbing brings. Moving from one height to the next makes rock climbing enchanting. To make it less laborious, you can use harness and ropes to aid a swift movement. Don't try to climb beyond heights permitted or go beyond what your strength will permit. It is more interesting to do this with a group of friends or colleagues.

Paragliding

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Paragliding is an interesting sport in which a wide canopy that looks like a parachute is attached to a person's body by a harness in order to allow them glide through the air after jumping down from a height. It is a sport that can be done for fun or competition. If you are brave and fierce enough you can try out paragliding. It's best done in mountainous areas that permit one to glide down, giving them a beautiful view of the countryside. This adventurous sport allows you to soar like a bird.

Biking and Bicycling

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Riding a bicycle is healthy, fun, and one of the best form of exercises that is good for all ages. This pleasurable activity can be used as a means of transport, especially, in bustling cities where the traffic is overwhelming. For short excursions around a city or bike tours, a bicycle comes in most handy. Get your cycling gloves, cycling shorts, tights for riding and your touring shoes ready for a sweet and pleasurable adventure through the city where you are visiting.

Top 5 Must See Places Around the World

Paris, France

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Paris, France
Popularly known as the city of lights and the city of romance, France is found on the list of the world's top travel destinations, even within a brief holiday, the city experiences an inflow of a large number of tourists. The city is filled with beautiful scenery, the indulgent smell of pâtisseries and freshly baked bread wafting through the air, and a whole lot of places to visit. To enjoy and have a feel of this beautiful country, it is wise to visit for an extended period of time. The capital city of France is a global centre for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture and this is evident as you walk through the streets of Paris. Paris was originally a Roman City called Lutetia and the city is the most densely populated of the European Union Cities. Per night, the capital of the city Paris has an average of 17.44 million people and over 90 million visitors annually. The city is known for its luxurious hotels and inimitable restaurants. Paris is a city that captures the hearts of millions around the globe yearly. One fact about the city of France is that the city of Paris has at least three replicas of the Statue of Liberty in Paris and the most famous out of these, is found on an island in the middle of the Seine.

The French people believe eating is an experience and shouldn't be rushed but rather savoured and enjoyed, and by the way, cheese, wine, and bread mean so much to the French.

Interacting with the locals

  • Although they are not big fans of the English language, a majority of the French people speak good English but mostly prefer speaking their native language, they will make an effort to understand you and also make themselves understood if asked politely but if done otherwise they either speak back in French pretending not to speak or understand English.
  • Pleasantries are mandatory therefore before travelling to France you should at least know these major five words; "Bonjour" (hello), "Au revoir" (goodbye), "S’il vous plait" (please), ‘pardon’ (I’m sorry/excuse me) and "merci" (Thank you). Do your best to learn basic French.
  • When speaking, the French tend to speak too softly to be heard therefore speak like them to blend in easily.
  • Prepare for intense eye contact and a kiss on each cheek as a standard way of greeting.

  • Moving around Paris
    The best way to move around Paris is on foot, so when packing your stuff, make sure you add comfortable pairs of slippers and shoes. The metro system is also available, and whenever you jump on board the metro system, ensure you keep your tickets handy. There are also public bikes which serve as an alternative to getting the metro or walking.

  • Fashion
    Paris is known as the fashion capital of the world and the French people honour this title, therefore, try to look your best. Be smart and classy!

Food you must try out:

  • Quiche lorraine (a typical quiche with cheese and ham)
  • Escargots (snails in the shell cooked in garlic and butter)
  • Steak tartare (raw beef patty mixed with spices)
  • Foie gras (liver of a duck or goose fattened by force-feeding corn)
  • Baguettes
  • Croissants
  • Pain au chocolate
  • Macarons

Visit these parks to experience Paris in different ways. The grasses are perfectly green and welcoming, and will most likely win you over.

  • Luxembourg Gardens
  • Parc Montsouris
  • Parc Buttes-Chaumonts
  • Parc Monceau

To have a good view of Paris from a good height, stop by:

  • Eiffel Tower
  • Tour Montparnasse
  • Montmartre
  • Arc de Triomphe

Don’t forget to stop by the museums too. It’s good to note that the museums in Paris are free once every month, usually the first Sundays of the month.

  • Musée d’Orsay
  • Centre Pompidou
  • The Cluny Museum for history buffs
  • Musée Rodin

Top places of attraction to visit before leaving Paris are: the Eiffel Tower, River Seine, The Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay but note that the Musée d’Orsay is closed on Mondays and the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays.

Dubai

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Dubai
Of the seven emirates, Dubai is the most popular emirate of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and it is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture, its attractive beaches, hotels, amusement parks and a lively nightlife scene. This popular tourist destination is rich in tradition, culture, lifestyle and modern artistic beauty. Dubai is a modern city that welcomes visitors from around the world; overnight the city of Dubai has 15.79 million visitors. However, as it is also a Muslim city, there are certain factors to take into consideration in terms of dress code and behaviour. Some of the major attractions in Dubai are sand skiing, adventure safaris, desert safari and city tours among others. It is advisable to visit Dubai between November and March when the weather is favourable.

The food items that you will find in Dubai might not be something you can easily adjust to. Their meals contain chillies and spices just like the Asian and Middle Eastern dishes, so prepare yourself if spicy foods are not your kind. But that doesn’t change the fact that Dubai has an exciting food scene.

What to eat in DUbai:

  • Manousheh
  • Al machboos
  • Kousa mahshi
  • Shirin polo
  • Shish tawook
  • Khanfaroosh
  • Knafeh

Interacting with the locals

  • The locals are friendly and warm
  • When you come across a member of the opposite sex who is Muslim, do not to extend your hands to shake except they extend their hand to you first.
  • When gesticulating with your hand, use the whole hand; avoid pointing with your finger.
  • In a case where new guests or older and higher-ranking people step into the place you visit, it is important to stand up for them. Also, men are expected to stand when a woman steps into a room.
  • When you visit anyone, it is respectful to accept food or refreshment before discussing the reason why you are visiting.
  • Public displays of affection should be at the lowest rate possible; holding hands is acceptable but kissing and hugging in public frowned at and considered unlawful in public.
  • Playing loud music in public areas is also considered unlawful.
  • No trace of alcohol should be found in your blood system while driving, if caught you will be jailed.


Moving around Dubai

  • For shorter distances, taxis are the fastest way of getting around and the good news is that they are not too expensive.
  • In public transport, you can be fined for chewing gum, drinking water or even taking a nap.
  • Buy a Nol Card before using the metro, local bus, tram or water bus.
  • To get a cab, look out for a stationary or approaching cab, the cabs with the red light area occupied and those with the yellow light can be flagged down.
  • Roads are also clogged on Friday afternoons and on Saturday, especially near shopping malls, beaches and family attractions.


To have a good view of Dubai's skyline, stop by:

  • Burj Khalifa


Don’t forget to stop by the:

  • Dubai Museum
  • Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding

Visit these parks to experience Dubai like the locals:

  • Aquaventure Water Park
  • Wild Wadi Water Park
  • Safa Park
  • Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Creekside Park

Visitors are allowed into some of the Mosques in Dubai, although when visiting these religious sites or older parts of the city, it is advisable to wear loose-fitted clothes that cover shoulders, arms and legs. Women are required to wear a headscarf when entering mosques.

Dubai is a Muslim city, so when travelling takes into consideration the dress code. In Dubai, you are expected to dress modestly, especially in public places. Revealing clothes are unlawful to an extent. When in public, always ensure your garment reaches at least just above the knee and ensure your shoulders are covered, except when at the swimming pool, in private resorts, hotels, shopping centres and in the desert. To be safe, always dress conservatively.

Top places of attraction to visit before leaving: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium and underwater zoo Jumeirah Beach, Palm Islands, The world of World Islands, Burj Al Arab Beach, Dubai Festival City, Dolphin Bay.

New York

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New York
New York is a famous hub for fashion, food, media, and culture, arts and entertainment and trade. New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centres. There is so much to do and see in New York, no two visits will ever be quite the same. The number of overnight visitors in New York City is 13.13 million.

New York is one of the most fashion-forward cities in the world, ensure you look stylish, dress simple and classy but put your comfort first.

Interacting with the locals

  • New Yorkers hardly exchange pleasantries, they prefer to exchange information, insights, opinions, and advice.
  • New Yorkers mean what they say, they are brisk and direct
  • New Yorkers like their space and will rarely interact with others except they have something to contribute

Moving around New York

  • Walking and public transit are excellent ways to get around New York. Ferries, bikes, pedicabs and helicopters are also ways to get around the city.


What to eat in New York:

  • Pastrami on Rye
  • Coal Oven Pizza
  • Bagels and Lox
  • Clam toast
  • Buffalo Wings
  • Chicken biscuit
  • Spicy Redneck
  • Smoked meat sandwich

Visit these parks to experience New York in different ways:

  • Morningside Park
  • Astoria Park
  • Central Park
  • Washington Square Park
  • Flushing Meadows - Corona Park
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park
  • Hudson River Park
  • Bryant Park

To have a good view of New York from up high, stop by:

  • Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • High Line
  • Le Bain
  • One World Observatory
  • The Press Lounge

Landmark places in New York you must make time for:

  • Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
  • Ellis Island Immigration Museum
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Guggenheim Museum
  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, Massachusetts

Other awesome places in and around New York that you should visit before leaving:

  • Times Square
  • Empire State Building
  • 9/11 Memorial
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Yankee Stadium
  • Hornblower Sightseeing Cruises
  • Broadway and the Theater District
  • Walt Disney World, Florida
  • Niagara Falls
  • Rockefeller Center
  • Grand Central Terminal and Staten Island Ferry

Singapore

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Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, is a global financial centre with a tropical climate and multicultural population. Singapore is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, basically due to its flexible entry requirements. The main cultural traditions are Malay, Indian, Chinese, and to some extent, Western (British). Singapore has four national languages: Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English. For business and politics, English is the language of choice. Singapore is a green city, combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences along with a tropical climate, tasty food from hawker centres, copious shopping malls, and vibrant nightlife scene.

Have an umbrella with you at all times because thunderstorms can occur at any time during the day, and even if doesn’t, you can use the umbrella as a shade against the sun.

Interacting with the locals

  • Introductions are done in order of age or status and the older people are treated with great respect.
  • In social interaction, distance is kept between men and women.
  • Men and women may shake hands, but be mindful of the fact that the woman must extend her hand first or else just nod your head and smile.
  • Special considerations are given to people, even if you do not know them personally.
  • Before responding to a question, Singaporeans appreciates it when people pause because it indicates that they have thought about the question considerably. When you respond hastily, it indicates thoughtlessness and rudeness.
  • Singaporeans are soft-spoken, they believe in a calm demeanour.
  • They often trust non-verbal messages more than the spoken word, so watch your body language and facial expressions.


  • Moving around Singapore: Getting around Singapore is easy, cheap and very reliable. You have three options:
  • Taxis
  • The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) and LRT (Light Rail Transit) are trains that are the main trunk of Singapore's transit system.
  • Buses; though are slower it gives you a better opportunity to see the city well.


To have a good view of Singapore from a good height, stop by

  • Tiger Sky Tower

Fashion
To fit in, wear items in cream, taupes and black solids or neutral prints

Visit these Parks to experience Singapore in different ways:

  • Chinese Gardens
  • The Botanical Gardens
  • Gardens by the Bay
  • Hort Park
  • Japanese Gardens
  • Jurong Bird Park
  • Dairy Farm Nature Park
  • East Coast Park
  • Wild Wild Wet

Singaporean food is legendary, offering cheap food from all parts of Asia, and Food rules of the ethnic groups are always respected. Chinatown is known for Chinese specials, Little India for Indian flavours, Kampong Glam (Arab St) for a Malay/Arab experience or the East Coast for delicious seafood.

What to eat in Singapore

  • Bak Kut Teh
  • Wanton Mee
  • Fried Carrot Cake
  • Laksa
  • Curry Fish Head
  • Popiah
  • Chicken Rice
  • Roti Prata
  • Mee Siam

Don’t forget to stop by the museums and places of worship:

  • NUS Museum
  • Peranakan Museum
  • The colourful Sri Mariamman Hindu temple in Chinatown
  • The psychedelic Burmese Buddhist Temple in Balestier
  • Thian Hock Keng temple
  • The stately Masjid Sultan in Arab Street

For shopping, visit shopping centres like
Orchard Road, Suntec City, Bugis and Marina Bay

Top places of attraction to visit before leaving
Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park, Universal Studios, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Sentosa Islands, Clarke Quay, Kusu Island, Observation deck Marina Bay, Changi beach, Palawan Beach, Siloso Beach, Singapore Flyer, and National Gallery Singapore.

Turkey

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For a land mass as big as Turkey — stretching from the tip of Greece to Syria, from Bulgaria to Iran, and Iraq to Georgia and the city continues to attract visitors with its historic architecture, gorgeous boutiques, and inventive restaurants. Overnight, 10.70 million visitors find their way into Turkey. Turkish is the first language spoken, other languages include Kurdish and Arabic.

When in Turkey, dress more formally with shoulders and knees covered by a high neckline. Avoid transparent, hugging clothing or skimpy clothes.

Interacting with the locals

  • At social occasions, ensure you greet the person beside or closest to you first before reaching out to others.
  • The simple way of greeting people in Turkey is by saying 'Assalamu alaykum' (peace be upon you).
  • A common phrase you will hear Turks using is 'efendim' which means “my master” which is a way of greeting people they are not familiar with.
  • You are expected to take your shoes off when entering the home.
  • Don’t feel embarrassed by how close they stand beside you during a conversation, Turks will stand close to you while conversing, they do not require so much personal space.


Moving around Turkey

  • One of the best and safest ways to get around town it to use the trams it’s cheap and easy to use. While the most popular mode of transport is a bus or coach for long trips and for smaller road trips, the Dolmus (small mini-buses) is considered the best.


To have a good view of the Turkish skyline, stop by:

  • Leb-I Derya
  • Galata Tower

What to eat in Turkey:

  • Turkish Delight
  • Iskender kebab
  • Baklava
  • Kozleme
  • Karniyarik (stuffed eggplant)
  • Pottery kebab
  • Simit

Visit these parks to experience Turkey like the locals:

  • Koprulu Canyon National Park
  • Yedigoller National Park
  • Uludag National Park
  • Munzur Valley National Park
  • Goreme National Park
  • Dilek Peninsula National Park

Don’t forget to stop by the museums and places of worship:

  • Modern Arts Museum
  • Bahcesehir College Science Museum
  • Islamic Sciences & Technology History Museum
  • Borusan Contemporary Museum
  • Leyla Gencer Museum
  • The Blue Mosque
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Eski Imaret Mosque

Top places of attraction to visit before leaving
Aya Sofya, Aspendos, Pamukkale, Mount Nemrut, Ephesus, Topkapı Palace, Cappadocia, Turkey's Mediterranean coastline, Pergamum,

A trip to Turkey is incomplete without a visit to the famous baths called hammams.

Unbeatable Reasons Why You Need To Take A Tour

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Travelling is An Opportunity To Learn

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Travelling out of your city or country helps you realize there is more to life than what you have come to know. It helps you see that your way of living and doing things is not the only way there is. From the moment you step into a new country, you begin to see and learn how different life is; from the way they greet, how they dress, what they eat and how they interact with themselves and the people visiting their country.

There's More To Life, Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

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Get out of your comfort zone, ditch the familiar, the routines and the regular schedule and go out to have some fun. Stepping out of your comfort zones when you are on tour exposes you to a life different from yours, expands your perspective of a world other than yours and also gives you the privilege to learn new things about yourself. Spend time doing something new; taste a new meal, try a new or local drink, learn to speak the language of the locals, learn about their culture and try out the local wears, and don't forget to take pictures, some moments cannot be relived but by capturing those moments, you get to take a journey back to those beautiful moments when you choose to. Make the most of every opportunity and live life to the fullest.

Enjoy Some Sunshine, Meet New People and Get Healthier

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Step out beyond the four walls of your office and get some sunshine. Take responsibility of ensuring life is not passing you by, step out, enjoy some sunshine, take part in some outdoor activities, deal with the burnout and do all you can to keep yourself healthy. Life takes a new turn when you step out of what you are used to, take a trip to a different environment, consciously meet new people, and strike up a conversation with the locals at a restaurant, cafe or the club. As you do all these, you definitely won't return back to your country the same way.

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Like we said at the beginning, this article has got you covered, now you see what I mean. You have five different lovely countries to choose from, the places to visit when you get there and the things to do while there. Certainly, this coming vacation is settled as you choose one of these countries, rest assured of a swell time. Do have a beautiful vacation!