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16 Top Travel Places in New Mexico to Plan a Backpacking Trip

June 5, 2020 by John Gentry Leave a Comment

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Lying in the South-western region of the United States, New Mexico is a state which was founded in 1610 and is the fifth-largest state in the US.  From exquisite foods to diversified habitat, New Mexico is home to some unique foods as well as flora and fauna. It thus holds a really special place forming the spirit of the United States and apart from the fact that New Mexico holds the largest hot air balloon festival in the world and that is one of the youngest American states one must also know that New Mexico is a wine state. Yes! You will find almost 50 wineries that produce over a million gallons of wine yearly. Further, New Mexico is more than just desert as it has the most diverse landscapes in the world there is snow, wildflower fields, and jungles. You can see Yucca Plant, in most of areas, as it is the official State Flower of New Mexico. There are also white sand dunes and vast expanses of prairie.

Thus, calling New Mexico beautiful would be putting barriers on its beauty, as it simply goes beyond that and there is probably nothing that you would not find in the state. All this makes New Mexico one of the best places for tourism with countless places to visit, even during a global pandemic that we are facing currently. Yes, you heard it right; planning a backpacking trip to the destination is what you can go for to break the monotony at this time.

 

1. Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park

The Carlsbad Caverns National park is one of the most visited sites in New Mexico. It has approximately 120 known caves hidden mostly underground. Carved from limestone which is deposited in an ancient Sea, its underground landscape attracts thousands of tourists. Thus, if you are an enthusiast of archaeology and nature, this can be a treat for you. Besides, visitors can also experience bat tours, expeditions to specific caves, and walks through the wondrous geographical formations.

Here since you are traveling amidst the pandemic, it is recommended to take along the best backpacking food to stay safe and healthy during the journey. Such meals are perfect for backcountry hikes and can be preserved for quite a long time.

2. White Sands National Monument

white sands national monument
White Sands National Monument

The White Sands National Monument is yet another magnificent landscape in New Mexico. Surrounded by rugged mountains, this stunning landscape lies in the Tularosa basin, a Northern offshoot of the Chihuahua desert. Gleaming with gypsum, the sand here has built up into a marvelous landscape of dunes, up to 60 feet high, that constantly get displaced by the wind. This marvel of nature attracts thousands of tourists across the globe all year.

 

3. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Attracting more than 80,000 people each autumn, Albuquerque is home to the world’s largest hot air balloon festival. It is a nine-day festival, which kicks off by the “Mass Ascension “ and continues with a unique display of co-ordinated ballooning and night time presentations. The tradition which was first started in a parking lot with only 13 balloons in 1973 has evolved so much that it occupies a 365-acre park today with more than 500 balloons participating. There are countless incredible things to do at this festival too. From several kids’ activities, to live musicians, craft shows, and street performances under the beautiful, multicolored sky, this festival instantly makes one fall in love with the culture of New Mexico. So if you happen to visit New Mexico during this time of the year, you do not want to miss the Albuquerque international balloon fiesta.

4. Taos Ski Valley

Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

If you are a fan of winter sports, New Mexico is again the right place for you to visit. Northeast of Taos, in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at about 8,900 to 12500 feet, is where these beautiful, unique, and equipped winter sports are held; in the region of Taos Ski Valley. Known as the Skier’s hill, this hill has exceptionally striking and advanced terrain. Half of the trails here are for experts only. Considering the current conditions and the virus outbreak, skiers perhaps need to backpack essentially nutritious food that can strengthen their immunity and protect them from not just Covid-19 but also other kinds of bacteria.

 

5. Pecos National Historical Park

Pecos National Historical Park
Pecos National Historical Park

New Mexico is home to a lot of ancient and historical sites. The Pecos National Historical Park is one such site, which encompasses what was once, one of the largest Native American Pueblos in the state. The park is also home to the civil war battlefield of Glorieta Pass that can be toured through 2.25-mile trail, without a guide.

 

6. The Wheeler Peak Wilderness

The Wheeler Peak Wilderness
The Wheeler Peak Wilderness

The summit of Wheeler Peak Wilderness is the highest point in New Mexico at 13,161ft. This area is home to a wide range of wildlife where visitors can find marmots, Pikas, elk, mule deer, big horn sheep, and golden eagles. Hiking here is the most popular thing to do, along with several striking trails, ranging from 4mi to 8mi long. Therefore, if you are a really inspired hiker, you may want to consider backing foods that are less likely to be affected during the times of Covid-19 outburst and can serve you for a long time. This also includes freeze drying meals that come packed with high levels of nutrients, which will keep you energized and full throughout your trip. The Wheeler Peak Wilderness enjoys moderate temperatures during summers and cold winters with temperatures falling regularly below freezing point. Summertime is the ideal period to visit this place as the place is both warm and wet.

 

7. Shiprock

Shiprock New Mexico
Shiprock New Mexico

Shiprock is one of the most extraordinary and incredible cultural sites to see in New Mexico. The more you explore this site, the more astonishing facts you will know about it. The site is of great significance to the Navajo nation as it is perched within the nation. The Shiprock is in fact a great place one can find themselves at and is a treat for the mind. So if you happen to be in that part of New Mexico, visiting the Shiprock is always worth the time.

 

8. Santa Fe

Santa Fe New mexico
Santa Fe New Mexico

Arguably one of the most beautiful and majestic, Santa Fe is one of the most popular and the oldest city of New Mexico and is also the capital of the state. The major cultural attractions of Santa Fe include the palace of the governor’s museum, located in the nation’s oldest public building with its permanent collection of more than 20000 artworks, including pieces of Ansell Adams, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Francisco de Goya. This city is a major tourist attraction and sees massive tourism throughout the year. So if you are a passionate traveler and an art lover, you can travel even during the times of a global pandemic that we are facing today. Although what you must not miss is to backpack food that is healthy and hygienic which will help you resist the infection while enjoying the journey through the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

 

9. Sandia Peak Tramway

Sandia Peak Tramway New mexico
Sandia Peak Tramway New mexico

At the Sandia foothills, just outside Albuquerque, is this aerial Sandia Peak tramway which takes you up to 2.7 miles to the Sandia Peak. The journey till there is beyond incredible. The terrific view that one can only dream of is just a part of this short journey. The tramway offers a view of the Rio Grande valley. Apart from the scenic beauty, this area is also used for skiing in winters and also attracts several hikers and enthusiastic mountain bikers. So if you are a nature lover, the Sandia Peak tramway might just be the place for you, where you can perhaps find solace.

 

10. Cumbers and Toltec Scenic Railway

Cumbers and Toltec Scenic Railway
Cumbers and Toltec Scenic Railway

This is a narrow-gauge heritage railroad that runs between Chama, New Mexico, and Antonio, Colorado. This is the highest steam-powered railroad in the nation with breathtaking views of the grassy, deer-filled hillside Meadows and stream-laced mountains not to mention the exceptionally thrilling moments this ride offers as it crosses the cascade creek trestle. This ride, therefore, is perhaps the ride one should experience at least once in a lifetime as the journey is a pure rejuvenating experience. One can enjoy this scenic beauty while munching on some healthy food that can be backpacked during this journey.

 

11. Bandelier National Monument

bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument

This 33,677-acre preserve is the Bandelier National Monument that encompasses some of the most incredibly stunning volcanic landscapes and archaeological ruins in the state. A few remains from this ancient site, which was formerly the home of the ancestral Pueblo people who occupied the area from AD1150 to 1600, include astonishing structures like masonry carves and dwellings, carved out of the volcanic rock. There are petroglyphs as well, which distinctively portray the Pueblo culture and tells a lot about their lifestyle. This area, thus, is significant to historians and archaeologists and several studies have been conducted here too. Apart from this, the park has a national museum and hiking trails as well. So one can learn and have fun at the same time at this park.

 

12. Petroglyph National Monument

Petroglyph National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument

The most remarkable feature of this park is its petroglyphs, images that were carved in the basalt by indigenous people and early Spanish settlers, centuries ago. This makes it a really popular and significant site and thus is visited by people across the world, including several professionals as well. Encompassing about 7,244 acres of land, this area consists of a basalt escarpment, five dormant volcanoes, and sweeping mesa. There are about 20,000 petroglyphs in the area, which can be viewed from the hiking trails. There are three hiking routes here and hikers must be well-equipped with water and nutritional foods and be aware of the local wildlife, especially rattlesnakes.

 

13. Taos Pueblo

Taos Pueblo
Taos Pueblo

Taos Pueblo, located just outside the city of Taos has the oldest dwellings in the US, which is continuously inhabited. Constructed with the use of straw-reinforced mud bricks and timber supported roofs, these adobe structures date back to more than a thousand years. These are apartment-style houses that are about five stories high and the town can accommodate around 150 people at a time. Visitors are welcomed to take a tour of the community which has been recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site as well as a national historic landmark. The Pueblo, on several occasions, remains closed for outsiders during its annual events. It is perhaps a unique and one of the most visited sites in New Mexico.

 

14. The Ghost Ranch

the ghost ranch new mexico
The Ghost Ranch New Mexico

Located in Abiquiu, New Mexico, the landscape of Ghost ranch encompasses 21000 acres of towering rock walls and bewitching skies. Visitors can enjoy several rejuvenating activities here such as massage therapy, horseback riding, hiking trails, and kayaking at the Abiquiu Lake. The museums at Ghost ranch specialize in anthropology and paleontology, where numerous major research studies are also conducted.  Ghost ranch is, therefore, visited by tourists as well as some significant paleontologists and anthropologists. One can avail activities such as the hiking trails here but with certain measures, the most important being the kind of food that one carries along. As Covid-19 spreads all over the world, you can still enjoy hiking by backpacking food that can significantly reduce your chances of getting infected by the virus.

 

15. Blue Hole

Blue Hole new mexico
Blue Hole New Mexico

The blue hole in Santa ROSA, New Mexico is a natural bell-shaped pool that has an entrancing water clarity that can just take away all your stress. You can take a dip in this 80 feet deep natural pool during the hot months which has a constant water temperature of 61 degrees. This alluring natural pool attracts travelers and offers so many water activities, scuba diving being the most popular one. Santa Rosa is also known as the scuba diving capital of the southwest. It has also been listed in the top eleven best natural swimming holes in the US.

 

16. Clayton Lake State Park

clayton Lake State Park new mexico
Clayton Lake State Park New Mexico

This park is a gold level international dark sky park, designated as New Mexico’s first dark sky park in 2010. The park has its own 14-inch mead telescope. The area has very little light pollution and thus, many star gazing events are hosted here. The park is also known for fishing derbies and dinosaur tracks. You can thus check out the dinosaur tracks in the day while waiting for the clear sky at night.

 

Conclusion

New Mexico is the perfect place to travel, the single-most place where your dreams can actually meet reality. A place that can be traveled at any time of the year, even during the massive outbreak of the Covid-19. All you need to make sure is that you backpack healthy food that is rich in all kinds of nutrients and can help you repel the virus strikingly.

New Mexico is a place where you can find countless hills, volcanoes and mountains, ancient houses and scenic railroads, white sands, and clear skies. It is a place, worth all your time and money and a journey that you wouldn’t forget.

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How To Avoid Getting Sick During Traveling: All About Healthy Eating And Hygiene

April 6, 2020 by John Gentry Leave a Comment

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” – Helen Keller

Who does not find travel enchanting? Who can imagine a life without travel, when as the quote above goes, life itself is an adventure. Traveling is the most important and wonderful thing that can happen to someone. By the word travel, people usually mean wandering off to places far, far away or some foreign country. But travel may not necessarily involve traveling to distant places and foreign locations. Travel has nothing to do with it. A person may go hiking for a weekend and call it to travel. Or visit some caves of ancient times and call it an adventure. Traveling, therefore, can be an adventure within your state, without traveling afar and abroad.

The effect and benefits of traveling aren’t just physical, but also psychological because sometimes, instead of going about your old, cyclical life fit into a routine, you can escape all the workload, difficult kids, the way how your parents want you to live a life according to them. Yes, an individual does need a holiday from all such things and take things off his mind.

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Besides, every single place, irrespective of its propinquity from each other, inevitably has different cultures of their own. Something, certain people travel for. When you travel to places, you come in contact with some new cultures and traditions that are sometimes different and fundamentally unique altogether and coming in contact with such new cultures can be the most adventurous thing that can ever happen to you.

Speaking of cultures, when you come across various cultures, you also come across various food items. One of the best things about travel is that you get to try all kinds of food items you ever never tasted in life. Hence, traveling is a treat for foodies. Finally, traveling increases your social network, which today is, as important as anything. People from all nooks and corners of the world travel to exquisite places and when you meet such people, you increase your social circle and network where people are unlike the ones in your daily life, have nothing to do with it.

Now that’s all about travel and its merits. When you travel, you have to be careful about some important stuff. Stuff related to your health and wellness because bad times can kick in uncalled and unexpectedly, making arrangements for a travel medical insurance necessary and not just a normal travel medical insurance but travel insurance abroad.

Travel medical insurance

One needs to start thinking about avoiding health issues, right from the packing stage because travel can also affect your immune system. Yes, juxtaposing its nature, traveling can cause stress mostly because of the attempt by most people to cover a lot of things as soon as possible and as much as possible. This stress can affect the immune system and make you susceptible to sickness. Following this, is a list of things to do, to avoid getting sick during travel and food safety tips or travel safety tips as one may call it.

  • Since traveling involves mostly eating from outside, to stay healthy throughout the trip is a must and for this purpose, one should plan the whole diet well in advance, just to remain well-nourished while traveling. What this will do is slash the chances of making impulsive and last moment eating decisions that are often poor choices and the reason behind your health problems.
  • Similarly, problems related to eating, while at the destination, can be tackled by starting with a salad or broth-based soup. Looking for proteins and vegetables to eat for food safety and hygiene.
  • Eating grilled food, instead of fried is always the way to go. Steering clear of Buffet’s and ask for tomatoes, onions, and lettuce.
  • Drinking water with lemon or ice is always suggested for a healthy journey.
  1. Staying hydrated

Stay Hydrated during Travel

When you travel, you are mostly exposed to the sun, which therefore becomes the primary rule, to stay hydrated. Drinking lots of water is key to good hygiene during travel. Alcohol, soda or other drinkables cannot replace water, so carrying water bottles of your own is another important thing because dehydration can result in a drop in major energy levels. Thus, 16 ounces with each meal are suggested to remaining completely hydrated while traveling.

2. Lessening The Number of Meals

Food Hygiene

Eating a balanced diet every time you eat outside is always the right choice. Vegetables, lettuce, healthy carbs and proteins are advised because this keeps your body energized unless you are at a restaurant that is popular for a particular dish. Therefore, having all kinds of nutritional food while traveling is important. Having fruits can also help maintain the nutrients in the body. Fruits can be eaten instead of complete meals to avoid getting sick during travel- it is a great step towards food hygiene.

  1. Shopping at a local grocery store

Preparing food with your own hands is always healthy. So you can look for local grocery stores while looking for booking a place. One should always look for grocery stores and a chain of restaurants near to the booking place. Looking for a hospital or at least a clinic in the vicinity can also help at desperate times.  Buying avocados, onions, eggs, pepper, spinach, and preparing food on your own for lunch is a great idea to avert sickening situations while traveling

  1. Having small meals

Having small meals, every two to three hours is also very helpful. But these meals should not consist of junk, but nuts, yogurt or veggies. This is just to keep the hunger at bay because when you have food after long periods, you are most likely to pick up something unhealthy.

  1. Diet on the plane

Most flights do not offer a lot of healthy products, therefore you can plan the diet to stay on track with a balanced diet and instead of spending unnecessarily on salty, expensive food items at the airport and shops nearby, which is junk. Carrying proteins, nuts, and healthy carbs along with you can help you a long way and you can avoid so many diseases. Thus, when on a plane, you can go with rice cakes with almond butter, hummus, whole fruit or protein bars.

Healthy clean travel food

  1. Meals at the hotel

If there are supermarkets or grocery stores near your hotel, there is nothing like it because preparing food at your hotel room is yet another healthy habit. You can buy stuff like milk, veggies, whole grain cereals, and bread so that you don’t have to go out in the middle of the night to munch junk food that is out there.

  1. Meals while dining

Travel Rental Kitchen

If your vacation rental provides you with kitchen facilities, it becomes much easier to stay on track. Modern vacation rentals nowadays can make kitchen facilities available for you and in such cases, you can prepare food at your house itself which is again a healthy preference. Therefore, food items that you can dine with are steamed vegetables, brown rice, tofu, egg salad, and whole-grain pasta.

  1. Not to skip the breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While on a work trip, People usually tend to skip breakfast which is meant to control the metabolism of the body. This can also lead to dehydration. Besides this, people on business trips should also mind the amount of coffee intake. This is because although coffee from a nearby coffee shop may sound delightful and just what a stressed person requires to resume work, the amount of calorie and sugar intake can shoot up unimaginably.

Now, Here’s What You Call A Healthy Travel Food

1. Banana Chips

Banana chips are easily available in the market and can also be made at home and are just a treat for the taste buds. These chips can be stored well in an air-tight container and can be eaten while traveling. Banana chips are very healthy too. Thus, including these chips in your diet can help you a long way to maintain a healthy diet. Every 100 grams of banana chips consist of 2.3 grams of protein and 400 calories maintaining the food hygiene as well.

2. Muffins and Cookies

Muffins Travel Food

Baked items are not unhygienic if baked at home. So if you are fond of baking already, baking cookies or biscuits to carry while traveling is a good option for snacks. Besides, these baked cookies or biscuits can stay edible for weeks together as they are baked at home only.

  1. Mixed Seeds

Nuts fruits while Travelling

Irregular hunger strikes are a problem when food safety and hygiene are concerned. But when you carry fruits and nuts along with you, this problem can be tackled too while traveling. Watermelon seeds, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds can be eaten along the way and are a huge source of energy. Adding nuts with these seeds can be an incredible source of energy and can also act as antioxidants.

4. Black Pepper Popcorn

Popcorn is one of the best snacks that you can carry and munch while traveling. Instead of buying popcorns from a store, cooking them at home serves the purpose of maintaining your health as well. Popcorns are the best snack for a road trip.

5. Bread Dhoklas

Bread Dhoklas

Made out of a batter of Rava and bread crumbs, this Indian snack is another popular and hygienic snack that can be carried with you on any kind of trip or adventure. Since these are of course homemade, the bread dhoklas are light to digest fulfilling the purpose of food health and safety.

  1. Cheese Crackers

Cheese crackers are an amazing snack for a journey. This snack can be made more nutritious by substituting them with whole-grain crackers and onion powder, season them nicely with grated cheddar. Therefore, these crackers are also an incredible, healthy and hygienic snack for a journey.

  1. Vegetable Chips

Vegetable chips are better than potato chips. Potato chips are oily and are considered as junk. On the other hand, vegetable chips can be made out of vegetables like carrot, beetroots or parsnips.

  1. Green Chutney Sandwich

A chutney sandwich is an Indian dish, which is best suited for travel (especially road trips) and can be made easily. This dish is better than the street food which most people prefer as a result of the last moment planning of the trip. It can be stored in an airtight container as well, and can thus remain fresh for three to four hours.

Besides all these snacks, whole wheat almond cookies, Sooji porridge or the Poha porridge is some of the travel food for babies, that can be contained inside an airtight container.

Important Accessories To Take Along

Along with fruits, snacks, nuts, and veggies, carrying accessories such as forks, spoons and knives, and cloths, which are considered to be travel-friendly accessories can help you eat the food you have brought with ease. Apart from this, carrying a soap or a travel hand sanitizer to sanitize yourself is perhaps another hygienic habit. Taking your own airtight containers or coffee mug can save expenses as well as serve as a hygienic habit. Apart from these, a travel food container can help you contain all the food. Airtight containers are usually used for this purpose.

Treating yourself deliberately

Food Adventure

Being on a trip, an adventure is something that is meant to act as a stress buster. But if you can’t eat what you want on an adventure trip, the travel can become bland. Therefore, what can be done is that you can have only one meal, not to satiate the hunger, but to quench the thirst of the heart. Having what you crave for can fill the adventure with memories. This will lead to two major things. You will be able to eat what you desire during just that one meal and at the same time, having one meal inconsistent with your balanced diet won’t hamper your whole routine. Thus, treating yourself is necessary to make the travel memorable.

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Conclusion

Food and safety are thus two pillars of a healthy body which is to be treated with utter care and with the emergence of new and fatal diseases, precarious actions can serve you a long way.

Explore Traveler wishing you all happy and safe travels!

 

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Things To Do In Lisbon

February 17, 2020 by John J Gentry 3 Comments

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Ponte 25 De Abril Bridge Lisbon Portugal

The 25 de Abril Bridge in the capital city of Lisbon Portugal is the longest suspension connect in Europe.

Places to visit in Lisbon today and during your next visit.

Exploring Lisbon Portugal

Things To Do In Lisbon – Exploring Lisbon and the surrounding areas can bring a lot of enjoyment. It is getting off the beaten path, and looking into the shops where only locals go that really brings the concept of an old city to life. Having a glass of wine and some cheese out under the sun on a cool afternoon can be exciting, or taking a stroll along the streets while looking at something new. Lisbon can bring you to the past and future, all at the same time. With its community culture of friendliness and good food along each street, the possibilities are endless. You will have a great time exploring Lisbon, no matter the season.

There are several great spots around the city where the views are magnificent, and where you can see whole areas of the city, even the whole city if you are high enough. It’s important for us to try and see the details of a monument or to view the details of the rooftops. Since architecture is built with real hands and hard work, we look toward the emotion of life within each image and try to tell a story.

Photo of the Day ~ Blending The Old And The New In Lisbon Portugal - A large city - Lisbon

City Views

This view give’s us a tremendous amount of detail of both the old and the new. Notice the different styles of tile used for the roofs of the different homes, and the elaborate terraces found both on the rooftops and on the sides of the buildings. These rooftop terraces with the cool climate and peaceful mood of the city provide good ambiance and some amazing views. The light in Lisbon always seems to be perfect for these spectacular terraces found on many homes, restaurants, and bars.  Enjoying the high and lofty terraces that are a way of life in Lisbon.

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The City center of Lisbon has a mixture of old and new, and you will find very old architecture built within the city. Lisbon’s long history can be told in its architecture. The city dates back to the time of the Romans and the Moors. It has been a Christian Monarchy, a busy republic, and a complete dictatorship. In our time, it is the fascinating capital city of Portugal, where history is living and mingles with the present.

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Transportation around the city can be arranged in many different ways, and you can choose what fits your own style. Lisbon has excellent subways, trams, trains, buses, and taxis. If you happen to buy a Lisboa Pass, all public transportation is free, including the underground Metro Train System.

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The artwork of this woman carved within this monument in the city center helps tell the story of the people of Lisbon. These unique and detailed statues give us a glimpse into a different time, providing a bridge for the known historical events and the culture of a time past.

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Notice the building sitting within the area of someones home here. Every day this family awakes to be within the old compound of antiquities. Maybe they understand what and where it is or maybe they don’t, but life continues, and new structures mix with the old.

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Unique food abounds in Lisbon, and this fish dish with a different form of potato chip than what most are used too is delicious. Cod is often the fish used in making these fish dishes, though Cord fish is also used. This fresh Cod is especially good cooked with the local olive oil and a special local type of potato chip. This is authentic Portuguese cooking at it’s finest!

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A City Of Religion

On the other side of the city is one of two Christ the Redeemer Monuments in the world. This one was built after the one in Brazil was completed. The monument was completed in 1931 and stands 98 feet tall. The monument shows the faith of the city, as the arms embrace and protect the harbor and the peoples of this great city. These arms have a span of 92 feet across and further embrace the faithful of the whole city. If you have time you can take an elevator and see the whole city of Lisbon on top. It’s a wonderful view, and well worth the time it takes to get there.

Exploring Sé de Lisboa Cathedral In Lisbon Portugal - A room filled with furniture and a fireplace - Lisbon Cathedral

Religion is a part of the human experience, and the Cathedral of Maria helps tell that story. Each edge of the building, the beautiful paintings, the awesome mosaics,  and each person who lives around it give us a glimpse of the past within its walls and structure.

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Lisbon Cathedral Paintings

Art within these churches tells us the ideas, and importance this area had to the people during a different time, and why others of faith flock to its walls to pray.

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The candles of prayer represent the people’s thoughts, hope, and dreams being lifted up to their creator.

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Lisbon Cathedral Hall

The ancient old halls, and grotto’s hold those of the past within their caskets along each niche within its walls. The nitches are filled with the Saints of Old, their wisdom echoing through the halls.

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Lisbon archaeological-site

At the center of this church lies this ongoing excavation of past life that once lived here hundreds of years ago before the cathedral ever existed. As relics are discovered, and ancient rooms uncovered, the past is pieced together one brick at a time.

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Lisbon Tower or Torre Belem is a site to be seen, with it’s spectacularly carved balconies and magnificent turrets. This once critical tower was the first line of protection as the ships began coming into the area of the city. What once was an island, now sits alone by the monument of the unknown soldier.

Places To Visit In Lisbon

The Adventure Continues

The Many Faces Of Lisbon Portugal

things to do in lisbon

Vinho do Porto Wine From The Remote Vineyards Of The Douro Valley In Portugal  

A City With Ancient Architecture

Way up in Northeastern Portugal there is a region famous for its amazing wines. The upper Douro Valley has an amazing history in the production of Wine. Winemaking goes all the back to ancient time on the Iberian Peninsula, though it was not till after the middle part of the 17th Century that the Douro Valley came to produce what we know as Port Wine. In the year of 1386, the Valley began to be well known for it classic wines.

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The triumphal stone Arch of the Arco da Rua Augusta in Lisbon Portugal

The Rua Augusta is built like a triumphal arch which connects two sides of a historical building in Lisbon on the Praça do Comércio. This spectacular arch commemorates the rebuilding of Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake and is adorned with many statues of famous and historical people. At the top of the arch is a coat of arms that represents glory, valor, and genius. Originally, the building included a bell tower that was redesigned as this magnificent arch a century later.  Like so many of the buildings in Lisbon, the architecture is exquisite.

things to do in lisbonCycling Around Portugal Is A Unique Experience 

Portugal is amazingly rich in culture, history and tasty Portuguese food. There are many small amazing local cafes with some of the most astonishing food in all of Europe. These small cafes and shops add many choices to the many things to do in Lisbon. One of the amazing experiences you can do in Lisbon is to join the locals in cycling around the city. For the locals, it is a way of life, and for the visitor, it gives you the opportunity to really see and get a genuine feel for this amazing city that spans several centuries of spectacular history. When you bike or walk, you can easily spot all the local shops and cafes that make a perfect day even better. Discovering the ancient history of the past, and the local businesses of today, are a special treat of the bicycle culture.

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  A Street Artist And His Canvas In Lisbon

There are some amazing street artists in Lisbon. Street art is encouraged and was made a part of the city’s urban renewal project. Lisbon is well known as a center for urban art. A simple walk through the center of the city, or almost any historic neighborhood, will delight the visitor with many street art exhibits. Because of this, as well as their very colorful buildings, Lisbon has become the most colorful city in Europe.

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Statue Of King Jose I In Praca do Comercio  

This is a bronze statue commemorating the inauguration Of King Jose I in 1775 in Praca do Comercio.  The square is the greatest square in all of Portugal with buildings lining three sides. All the buildings are painted according to the original plans.  Notice the snakes that are being symbolically crushed with the hoofs of King Jose’s horse.

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 The Top Of The Praça do Comércio Triumphal Arch In Rua Augusta Lisbon Portugal  

You can see the coat of arms for Portugal. The figures at the top represent glory, that follows valor and genius. A time when Portugal ruled well beyond its borders. They were known for the conquest of people deemed below them. They took advantage of any weakness, and again there is a good view of the snakes being crushed under the power of the kingdom.

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 One Of The Statues At The Praca do Comercio In Lisbon Portugal  

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  Monastery Of São Vicente de Fora On The Top Of The Romantic Hills Of  Lisbon 

The Monastery of   São  Vicente de Fora means “Monastery of St. Vincent Outside the Walls.” This is a monastery and church from the 17th-century and is of extreme importance in Portugal even today. Today, the original cistern is still standing, as well as the cloisters. The cloisters have the original tiles from the 18th century. There is one collection of tiles that depict the many stories and fables of Jean de LaFontaine. A trip to the rooftop will render a fabulous view over the Tagus River and the city of Lisbon.

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 Love Locks In Miradouro da Senhora do Monte  

This is the highest and most romantic lookout point over Lisbon and allows you to see for miles across the city.  It is well known for its panoramic views of the city and it’s one of a kind sunsets.

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  View of Almada On The Southern Tagus River 

The site of an ancient trade route used by the Phoenicians, Romans, and Moors in Portugal.

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Places to see in Lisbon while exploring the city.

 São Jorge Castle Is A Moorish Castle  

The castle overlooks the historic center of the City of Lisbon and the Tagus River.  The castle is a National Monument which occupies a special area of the old citadel. Furthermore, the grounds are an active archaeological dig and include the castle, as well as the remains of the former royal palace. The historic neighborhood surrounding the castle is for the wealthy and privileged class of the city.

While touring places to see in Lisbon make sure to embrace the cities food, wine and culture. From classic walking tours to car hires to get you from different sites around the city. Everything is alive and with wonderious possibilities each day you are there.

Lisbon is an amazing and unique city among the cities of the world. If you are looking for adventure, you will find it in Lisbon. It is the most unusual city in all of Europe, with its efforts in making sure that the past is never forgotten.  The past and the present seem to flow together in a seamless matter that has a freshness about it. On your next European adventure, be sure and include this rare and one of a kind city in your itinerary.

Enjoy this list of Things To Do In Lisbon and that it provides you with some useful insight into what we found and what you can also see and do while there.

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With this article and information from these additional searches you should be able to make a great list. Rank your list according to must see location and group according to location. By doing so you will be able to see more and avoid some of the traffic around the city. We reccomend hiring a car hire and use the services of a high quality hotel to assist you. We did this and had several drivers who all worked out well. Get prices ahead of time and don’t negociate after this has already been agreed. With that being said our things to do in Lisbon comes from our first hand experience, and from our research before hand. We feel just this list alone will keep you very busy.

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Malaki Volcanic Crater In Luzon Philippines Taal

January 12, 2020 by Exploretraveler.com Leave a Comment

 

Malaki Volcanic Crater
Malaki Volcanic Crater

Breaking News Binintiang Malaki volcano: 1/13/2020

We currently looking into this but from what we have found in the news this volcano is currently erupting. Visitors to the region should be careful and use masks while ash is in the air. Below you will find detailed information about what we saw when we were there last, and what it will become again over time. We have added the official statement from the government there on twitter and have the latest #TaalEruption2020 tweets here as well. You can learn about this place below with our past articles, photographs, and videos.

TAAL VOLCANO BULLETIN
13 January 2020, 08:00 A.M. #TaalVolcano #TaalEruption2020 pic.twitter.com/i2k5DydDbG

— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) January 13, 2020

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UP Resilience Institute Executive Director Mahar Lagmay says Taal Volcano’s phreatic eruption is posing danger to residents. #TheSource pic.twitter.com/GEoCi6zrq7

— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) January 13, 2020

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Binintiang Malaki Crater

Taal Volcano Luzon Phillipines
Taal Volcano Luzon Philippines

Taal Volcano: Smallest Active Volcano Binintiang Malaki

Taal Volcano is the smallest volcano in the world. This volcano is also considered the deadliest of Philippine active volcanoes. Almost 6,ooo people have lost their lives due to her violent eruptions and pyroclastic flows. It has gone off 33 times, the last time in 1977! This makes it the second active volcano in the Philippines. It is one of the most beautiful active volcanoes anywhere in the world. Situated on Luzon Island in the Philippines, this stately volcano sits in the middle of Taal Lake. What makes it even more unique is that Taal Volcano also has its own lake. Nestled in the middle of Taal Volcano is Crater Lake. This volcano is one of the world’s unique tourist locations.

Taal Volcano can be reached by boat from Talisay. Those wanting to go up to the crater can then proceed by horseback or on foot. It takes about 20 minutes by horseback to reach Crater Lake. Can you imagine the thrill of the ride up to the crater? Those with a little extra energy can choose to take the hike up the path. It takes about 1 hour to hike up to the crater. The climb can be rather steep for less energetic climbers. Those who are not seasoned climbers will be happier on horseback. The scenery is breathtaking! The ride is exhilarating! The experience is one you will never forget!

Luzon Island Philippines
Lake Taal and within the lake is the active Taal Volcano on Luzon island in the Philippines

Crater Lake is a sulfuric lake that may have medical properties. Many people have soaked in it’s healing waters, or even gone swimming. The bravest of the brave have even dived in Crater Lake. Those scuba divers have certainly had a unique experience. For those who are willing to pay the price and take the risk, there are rental houses to be had in Batangas City. Many choose to spend a few days soaking in the natural beauty of the area. The beauty of the area is amazing. Crater Lake is also home to the world’s only freshwater sardine and freshwater sea snake. There is a very diverse amount of plant life on Volcano Island. Indeed, any trip to Taal Volcano will be memorial. So what are you waiting for? Whether you want to spend one day or three, you will want to visit Taal Volcano. Grab your passport and pack your bag and we will see you in Talisay, for the adventure of a lifetime.

Malaki Volcanic Crater In Luzon

What is Binintiang Malaki or Mt. Binintiang Malaki?

Malaki Volcanic Crater, in Luzon, Philippines, is magnificent! Malaki  Crater is the most distinctive crater on Volcano Island. Malaki is also called the “Fake” Taal Volcano. Many are confused and think that it is actually Taal Volcano. Malaki is not Taal Volcano! She is a very beautiful dormant volcano that sits next to Taal Volcano. Malaki is beautiful! She is very photogenic. However, she is a dormant volcano. Malaki does not have a crater lake inside her crater. She is often used for postcards! Malaki is absolutely beautiful!

Many visitors and foreigners come each year to see Taal Volcano. They look out across Taal Lake and see beautiful Malaki. They never see Taal Volcano at all. Malaki is so photogenic and magnificent, that they only assume that she is Taal, herself. This is not Taal, but beautiful Binintiang Malaki.

Binintiang Malaki is only one of the 47 cones and craters of Taal Volcano. She is by far the most photographed, and certainly the most painted. She is the most amazing crater on Volcano Island. If you are standing on Talgaytay Ridge, Taal Volcano is the rather flat volcano behind Binintiang Malaki. In the picture, you can see the flat area behind Malaki, which is Taal Volcano. In the background is beautiful Mount Maculot!

Volcano Island has the distinction of having the world’s lowest volcano!  How amazing! It is also known for having the world’s deadliest volcanoes. But I also think it is fair to say, that Volcano Island has some of the most magnificent volcano craters in the Philippines.

There are some awesome hikes to be had on Volcano Island. You can also rent horses to bring you to the top. As you climb up to the crater, you will have some of the most fantastic views of Binintiang Malaki. At times the trail narrows and you share it with the many horses. In times like these, the hikers find themselves in very tight spaces with the many horses caring tourists to the top.  Whichever way you choose, the trail going up is beautiful and you will have many photo opts of Binintiang Malaki, Taal Volcano, and of course beautiful Mount Maculot!

Another major activity on Volcano Island is bird watching. There are many resident birds that call Volcano Island home. In addition, it is a stopover for many migratory birds. There are several guided tours just for birdwatchers. If you enjoy bird-watching, you will enjoy Volcano Island.

Volcano Island is restricted and no permanent dwellings are allowed. However, many of the poor have come to the island to live. They make their living by fishing on the lake and farming the rich volcanic soils. The people you will meet are known for their extreme friendliness. The children are very happy and love to pose for pictures.

Besides hiking or horseback riding to the crater of Taal Volcano, you can also choose to go swimming in the crater. It does have a week sulfur content, so it is not advised to stay for too long. However, many feel that the crater has water that is healing to the skin. Certainly, the water is full of many different minerals. Many have said that their rough skin is baby smooth when they come out.

One of the best ways to see Volcano Island is by boat. Whether you rent a motorboat, take a cruise on Taal Lake, or choose to kayak your way around the island, there is much to do at Volcano Island. Since Taal Volcano has mainly been dormant since 1977, all these activities are allowed on the Island and are considered safe.

There is also fishing on the lake and camping is allowed in several places. There are several nice campgrounds on the Island for your enjoyment.  Volcano Island is an awesome place to spend the weekend. There is even a modern resort on the Island.

Whatever you decide to do, Volcano Island is a wonderful place to visit. So relax and enjoy the island. Take a swim in the healing waters! Discover the Island by boat! Hike to the top of Taal Volcano. Take a picture of Binintiang Malaki, However you choose to explore the island, there is an adventure on Volcano Island.

Horse trekking
Horse Trekking to the top of the active Taal Volcano in the Philippines

Horse Trekking Taal Volcano Philippines

Horse Trekking Taal Volcano is easy. It is a first-class adventure. No experience is necessary. Taal Volcano is the South of Manila in the center of Taal Lake. It is the smallest active volcano in The Philippines. It has claimed close to 6,000 lives in recent times and still quite active. It is the charm of this little volcano, with its own caldera in the middle that draws thousands to visit. This is a good trail and many hikes up the slope. For those who don’t want to hike in the hot humid Filipino, weather…..there is horse trekking. What a fun idea!

Taal Volcano has one of the most picturesque and charming views in The Philippines. Even those who have seen it many times, can not help but admire the view. It is always changing! It is one of a kind. It is awesome in the midst of the deep blue Lake Taal.

Why would you want to take the risk to climb an active volcano? There is something so special about this small volcano that causes many to climb to the ridge. At the ridge, you can see Crater Lake. It is perhaps one of the most charming things you will ever do. Horse Trekking makes it even easier. It is truly a first-class adventure, Philippine style.

Once you reach Volcano Island, you will need to register for the hike. The cost of hiking is about 50 pesos. For those who want to try horse trekking, the cost is 500-600 pesos. Those who choose to hike, say they get a better view of the island as they ascend the volcano. However, it is worth noting that slow-moving horses give plenty of time to admire the beauty of the area as you pass. Horse trekking is amazing! You can enjoy the view! Take pictures and admire this small very active volcano.

One of the amazing things you will see at the beginning of the trip is the small houses and farms.  It is forbidden to reside on the island, as it is a permanent danger zone. Many have ignored these warnings and risk their lives daily to farm and fish this rich area. The rich volcanic soil makes the growth of most anything profitable.

It is recommended that you wear a face mask on the accent, as the strong sulfur fumes can be problematic for many. You will see many vents with steam and sulfur coming out into the air. There is no doubt that this is an active volcano. She is ready to blow at a moment’s notice. Until then, her charm is like a magnet for many. It is wise to bring a change of clothes, water, and snacks for the trip. There is a vendor at the top of the climb for those who prefer not to pack in their own supplies and then pack out the trash.

As you plan your next Philippine vacation, make sure to allow a day at Volcano Island. Experience the amazing adventure of horse trekking. Horse trekking is fun for all ages. What are you waiting for? Join the adventure today!

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Venezuela Crisis Information And Foundation Support

January 7, 2020 by Nahu Padilla Leave a Comment

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Venezuela Crisis Information And Foundation Support

The Venezuela crisis situation has been unfolding for many years, and the situation has only deteriorated. Our natural wonders and tourist locations are now underutilized and can be dangerous at times. I will be updating everyone here within the ExploreTraveler network and this blog with the past history of the situation and up to date information from inside of Venezuela. From real-time news reports within the blog too short updates on the forum here.

Winter is Here

Saludos para todos y todas / Hi to all

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Les escribe Nahu Padilla @nahupuku, miembro fundador de la Fundación Héroes Anónimos desde el año 2008.  Ya estamos empezando el año 2020 y estamos necesitando su ayuda para recibir nuevos donativos en criptomonedas que serán utilizados por nuestra fundación para labores de ayuda a los más necesitados, a continuación les dejo los diversos medios para poder donarnos quien así lo desee.

 

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Hi to all. Im Nahu Padilla @nahupuku, from Caracas, Venezuela, South America. founding member of the Unknown Heroes Foundation since 2008.   The 2020 its here and we need your help to receive donations in crypto´s that will be used by our foundation for work to help those most in need. So here its a list of several wallets to be able to donate to us whoever wants to.

Ultimos posts sobre las actividades de la fundación Héroes Anónimos / Update posts about our labor here in Venezuela:

https://steemit.com/steemnurse/@unknownheroes/actualizacion-de-resultados-fundacion-heroes-anonimos-etapa-4

 

https://steemit.com/steemnurse/@unknownheroes/unknown-heroes-foundation-results-update-stage-4

 

https://steemit.com/superiorcoin/@unknownheroes/unknown-heroes-foundation-results-update-stage-3

 

https://steemit.com/superiorcoin/@unknownheroes/actualizacion-de-resultados-fundacion-heroes-anonimos-etapa-3

 Nuestras Redes / Our Networks:

 

http://unknownheroesvzla.blogspot.com

http://heroesanonimosvzla.blogspot.com

https://steemit.com/@unknownheroes

https://www.facebook.com/Unknownheroesfoundation/

 

Acá les dejaré una serie de Wallets, monederos si gustas puedes donar o colaborar con nosotros de la siguiente forma:

Unknown Heroes Byteball (unknownheroes):
M76ZQBJOFPXSGERJYKJO62JOVPQPJDH6

Donation Help Wallets: 

Dash:
XrtY5HaV4aPGdTcC85r81qS2kK2Y8L1ZZf

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Donations – in Steemit (SBD: steem dolars):

Héroes Anónimos Steemit Wallet / Monedero:
https://steemit.com/@unknownheroes/transfers

Unknown Heroes Paypal:
Paypal Acount International:

Cuenta: Nahu Padilla
País: Venezuela
Mail: [email protected]

 Agradecido con todos ustedes, Atentamente: Nahu Padilla 

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 Do you want to collaborate with us? 

Here I will leave you a series of Wallets, so if you like, you can donate or collaborate make a deposit in the this wallet address:

Unknown Heroes Byteball (unknownheroes):
M76ZQBJOFPXSGERJYKJO62JOVPQPJDH6

Donation Help Wallets: 

Dash:
XrtY5HaV4aPGdTcC85r81qS2kK2Y8L1ZZf

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Donations – in Steemit (SBD: steem dolars): 
@unknownheroes Steemit Wallet / Monedero:
https://steemit.com/@unknownheroes/transfers

Unknown Heroes Paypal: 
Paypal Acount International: 

Cuenta: Nahu Padilla
País: Venezuela
Mail: [email protected]

 

 Thanks to all, Blessings. Sincerely yours: Nahu Padilla

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Personal Security & Adventure Travel

January 1, 2020 by John J Gentry Leave a Comment

 

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Personal Security & Adventure Travel  – In light of the recent attacks in Paris and the lock-down of Brussels for an imminent terror threat one should consider their personal security situation. Since traveling around the world to remote areas our more crowded cities requires some different approaches we will concentrate on situation based awareness security. Below are some tips to consider while planning and executing your trip. We have traveled to the Far East. The Middle East and yes sometimes that included areas where terrorism has existed or does exist. Some places in Mexico where drug cartels operate without any opposition from the federal government can also be just as dangerous.

Persönliche Sicherheit und Abenteuerreisen – Angesichts der jüngsten Anschläge in Paris und der Sperrung Brüssels für eine unmittelbar bevorstehende Terrorgefahr sollte die persönliche Sicherheitslage berücksichtigt werden. Da das Reisen in entlegene Gebiete in unseren überfüllten Städten verschiedene Ansätze erfordert, konzentrieren wir uns auf situationsbezogene Bewusstseinssicherheit. Im Folgenden finden Sie einige Tipps, die Sie bei der Planung und Durchführung Ihrer Reise berücksichtigen sollten. Wir sind nach Fernost gereist. Der Nahe Osten und ja manchmal auch Gebiete, in denen Terrorismus existiert hat oder existiert. Einige Orte in Mexiko, an denen Drogenkartelle ohne Widerstand der Bundesregierung operieren, können ebenso gefährlich sein.

Personal Security & Adventure Travel

AIR TRAVEL

Personal Security & Adventure Travel should be front and center when booking your plane tickets please consider these tips and use them as a guide. Location, airline and the people who use the airline can make you a target so always assume you are being watched. Remember we are not talking about living in fear but to have situational awareness, and to ensure you have the survivor skills in case something goes wrong.

FLUGREISEN

Beachten Sie bei der Buchung Ihrer Flugtickets diese Tipps und geben Sie sie als Richtschnur an. Standort, Fluggesellschaft und die Personen, die die Fluggesellschaft nutzen, können Sie zum Ziel machen. Gehen Sie also immer davon aus, dass Sie beobachtet werden. Denken Sie daran, wir reden nicht davon, in Angst zu leben, sondern Situationsbewusstsein zu haben und sicherzustellen, dass Sie die Überlebensfähigkeiten besitzen, falls etwas schief geht.

Personal Security & Adventure Travel

Planning the Trip

• To the degree possible, avoid carriers that are both high-risk and lax in
their security.

• Choose flights with the fewest number of intermediate stops. Intermediate
stops provide terrorists not inclined toward suicide with opportunities to
plant explosives and then deplane.

• Select your seat carefully. A seat next to an over-the-wing emergency exit
is best, but a position near an alternate exit also is acceptable. To put a
little distance between yourself and any confrontation in the aisle, select a
window seat whenever possible.

Reise planen

• Vermeiden Sie nach Möglichkeit Träger, die sowohl ein hohes Risiko aufweisen als auch nachlassen ihre Sicherheit.

• Wählen Sie Flüge mit der geringsten Anzahl Zwischenstopps. Mittlere Anschläge bieten Terroristen, die nicht zum Selbstmord neigen, die Möglichkeit, Explosivstoffe pflanzen und dann abheben.

• Wählen Sie Ihren Sitzplatz sorgfältig aus. Ein Sitzplatz neben einem Notausgang ist am besten, aber eine Position in der Nähe eines alternativen Ausgangs ist ebenfalls akzeptabel. A wenig Abstand zwischen Ihnen und einer Konfrontation im Gang, wählen Sie a Fensterplatz, wann immer möglich.

Personal Security & Adventure Travel
Packing

The following items are potentially provocative:

• A passport that shows travel to controversial countries such as Israel.
Passports with visa stamps from such countries should be replaced. The U.S.
passports can be turned in at U.S. Department of State passport offices
and new, “clean” passports obtained. Countries that know they add risks to foreigners will now not stamp your passport but make sure to ask them when you arrive.

• ID cards for the military reserve or cards showing membership in a political
party, political action group, veterans’ organization, or any group that can
be considered controversial.

• Business cards or letterhead—your own or those of associates—citing
companies in controversial industries, especially cards indicating titles
such as “Director, Weapons Sales” or “Manager, Special Weapons
Development Group.” If carried at all, they should be relegated to
checked baggage.

• Any other materials linking you to your company, if your company is in
a controversial industry. This would include company literature such as
annual reports, jewelry, polo shirts, luggage tags, or other items bearing
the company’s logo—even credit cards issued in the company’s name.

• Letters that provide personal financial data or other sensitive information.
Personal data can be used to pressure you into taking actions or making
statements against your will.

• Expensive jewelry such as large diamond rings or pins, gold chains or
medallions, and gold watches.

• Clothing that sets you apart from the crowd.

• Reading matter that may be offensive (such as racy magazines) or
provocative (this guide, for example).

Verpackung

Die folgenden Punkte sind möglicherweise provokativ:

• Ein Reisepass, der Reisen in umstrittene Länder wie Israel anzeigt. Reisepässe mit Visastempeln aus solchen Ländern sollten ersetzt werden. Den USA Pässe können in den Passbüros des US-Außenministeriums abgegeben werden und neue, “saubere” Pässe erhalten. Länder, die wissen, dass sie das Risiko für Ausländer erhöhen, stempeln jetzt nicht mehr Ihren Reisepass, sondern fragen Sie sie bei Ihrer Ankunft.

• Ausweise für die Militärreserve oder Ausweise, die die Mitgliedschaft in einem politischen Amt belegen Partei, politische Aktionsgruppe, Veteranenorganisation oder jede Gruppe, die dies kann umstritten sein.

• Visitenkarten oder Briefbögen – Ihre eigenen oder die von Mitarbeitern – zitieren Unternehmen in umstrittenen Branchen, insbesondere Karten mit Titelkennzeichnung wie “Director, Weapons Sales” oder “Manager, Special Weapons” Development Group. “Wenn überhaupt, sollten sie absteigen kontrolliertes Gepäck.

• Alle anderen Materialien, die Sie mit Ihrem Unternehmen verbinden, sofern sich Ihr Unternehmen in befindet eine umstrittene Branche. Dies würde Firmenliteratur wie Geschäftsberichte, Schmuck, Poloshirts, Gepäckanhänger oder andere Gegenstände tragen das Firmenlogo – auch Kreditkarten, die im Namen des Unternehmens ausgestellt wurden.

• Briefe, die persönliche Finanzdaten oder andere vertrauliche Informationen enthalten. Personenbezogene Daten können verwendet werden, um Sie zum Ergreifen von Maßnahmen oder zum Tätigen von Maßnahmen zu drängen Aussagen gegen Ihren Willen.

• Teurer Schmuck wie große Diamantringe oder -nadeln, Goldketten oder Medaillons und goldene Uhren.

• Kleidung, die Sie von der Masse abhebt. • Lesestoff, der anstößig sein kann (z. B. rassige Zeitschriften) oder provokativ (dieser Leitfaden zum Beispiel).

Personal Security & Adventure Travel
At the Airport

• Know the scheduled time of departure for your flight and plan your arrival
at the airport so that you have enough time for processing. Take into
consideration baggage check-in and security inspections.

• Spend a minimum of time in the public lobby areas, which carry the
highest risks of bombings and other terrorist incidents. Proceed as soon as
possible to the security checkpoint and pass into the “sterile area” of the
departure gates.

• Avoid people who are receiving special attention from airline employees
or the press, as well as those who appear to be holding unusually
animated conversations. Avoid disturbances of any kind. Move away from
potential trouble, not toward it as many people are inclined to do.

• Be alert to an influx of uniformed security or police officers or to airline
personnel milling about with two-way radios. If airport officials order an
evacuation of the area, take a position in the center of the group with as
many people around you as possible. Do not take the lead or straggle.

• Never ignore “gut” feelings. If something feels amiss, it very well maybe.
Follow your instincts to a safe harbor.

• If a fellow passenger appears to be acting in an unusual manner, report
your suspicions to an airline employee or to the authorities.”

Am Flughafen

• Kennen Sie die geplante Abflugzeit für Ihren Flug und planen Sie Ihre Ankunft am Flughafen, damit Sie genügend Zeit für die Bearbeitung haben. Nehmen Sie in Gegengepäckaufgabe und Sicherheitskontrollen.

• Verbringen Sie ein Minimum an Zeit in den öffentlichen Lobbybereichen, in denen die höchste Risiken von Bombenanschlägen und anderen terroristischen Vorfällen. Fahren Sie fort, sobald möglich zum Sicherheitskontrollpunkt und in den “sterilen Bereich” des Abflug Gates.

• Vermeiden Sie Personen, die besondere Aufmerksamkeit von Mitarbeitern der Fluggesellschaft erhalten oder die Presse, sowie diejenigen, die ungewöhnlich zu halten scheinen animierte Gespräche. Vermeiden Sie Störungen jeglicher Art. Von etwas weg gehen potenzielle Probleme, nicht so viele Menschen sind dazu geneigt.

• Achten Sie auf den Zustrom von uniformierten Sicherheitskräften, Polizeibeamten oder Fluggesellschaften Personal fräst sich mit Funkgeräten herum. Wenn Flughafenbeamte eine Bestellung aufgeben evakuierung der fläche positionieren sie sich in der mitte der gruppe mit as viele Menschen um dich herum wie möglich. Übernimm nicht die Führung oder streife nicht.

• Ignorieren Sie niemals „Bauchgefühle“. Wenn sich etwas falsch anfühlt, ist es vielleicht sehr gut. Folgen Sie Ihrem Instinkt zu einem sicheren Hafen.

• Wenn ein Mitreisender auf ungewöhnliche Weise zu handeln scheint, melden Sie dies Ihre Verdächtigungen gegenüber einem Mitarbeiter der Fluggesellschaft oder den Behörden. “

Since most of us travel to areas that can make us stand out it is always important to keep these travel tips in mind and to prepare our minds to handle our personnel travel security. Personal Security & Adventure Travel requires a mindset and this does require some preparation of thought. So prepare in all areas and enjoy your time traveling around the world. We will release more tips on this subject over the next month and hope to better prepare our readers for the current reality as it is.

Da die meisten von uns in Gebiete reisen, die uns von anderen abheben können, ist es immer wichtig, diese Reisetipps im Hinterkopf zu behalten und sich auf die Reisesicherheit unserer Mitarbeiter vorzubereiten. Persönliche Sicherheit und Abenteuerreisen erfordern eine Denkweise, und dies erfordert eine gewisse Vorbereitung des Denkens. Bereiten Sie sich also in allen Bereichen vor und genießen Sie Ihre Zeit auf Reisen um die Welt. Wir werden im nächsten Monat weitere Tipps zu diesem Thema veröffentlichen und hoffen, unsere Leser besser auf die aktuelle Realität vorbereiten zu können.

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Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem

December 24, 2019 by Exploretraveler.com 1 Comment

Church Of The Nativity
Church Of The Nativity

Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem

The Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem is where you will find the manger where Jesus was born. The natural limestone walls of this ancient cave were decorated during the Constantine period. How beautiful they must have been. During the Byzantine period the walls were covered with a beautiful marble. The entrance to the grotto is placed to the side of the manger out of respect for the place where Jesus was born. This simple, but elegant, Grotto of the Nativity first began to be a Holy Site in the Byzantine period. It was then that an altar was placed in the cave to remember the exact place where baby Jesus was born. It was at this time that The Grotto of the Nativity became a place set aside to remember the birth of the Messiah. It is still a place set aside to remember. What a special place it is!

Under the altar is a beautiful star. The inscription reads in Latin: “Hic de Virgine Maria Iesus Christus natus est. ”  The translation of this inscription is: “In memory of the precise spot of the Nativity.” How amazing it is to see the very spot where the baby Jesus was born. Off toward the right of the altar is the location of the crib or manger where Mary laid the baby Jesus. What a special place! The simplistic beauty of the Grotto of the Nativity is amazing. What a beautiful remembrance of this special time in the history of mankind.

The Church Of The Nativity In Bethlehem Israel - A close up of a fire oven - Church of the Nativity
The Church Of The Nativity In Bethlehem Israel – A close up of a fire oven – Church of the Nativity

The Grotto of the Nativity is in very good condition and has been used for several purposes. In the front of the manger is a smaller altar where the Latin Mass has always been said. This altar is dedicated to the three kings who came to worship the Christ Child. The Grotto of the Nativity is a place of remembrance.

Over the years there has been some changes made to the manger due to natural wear and tear. The manger is not the exact original one. Alterations were made to the original manager because of the aging of the this holy relic.

The Door of Humility
The Door of Humility

In 1869 there was a fire in The Grotto of the Nativity. To prevent future fires, the marble walls were covered with asbestos. Under the asbestos covering are the original marble walls. On top of the asbestos are paintings done by different artists. The paintings are beautiful but are of limited value.

Star of Bethlehem
Star of Bethlehem

The Grotto of the Nativity is an important Holy Site that deserves to be on every itinerary. No Israel adventure or pilgrimage is complete without witnessing the place where Jesus was born. This was an unique and important period of history in the Holy Land. It is one that you will not want to miss. Take time to explore all of the many Holy Sites in the Bethlehem area. Once you have experienced these sites for yourself, nothing will ever be quite the same. You will never look at history in the same way. Bethlehem Village is where history comes alive. Yesterday becomes as today and today is an extension of yesterday. If you have never traveled to the Holy Land, make this the year that you set out on an Israel adventure.

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Marine Animals In The Spotlight On The Pacific Ocean Of The USA

November 19, 2019 by John J Gentry Leave a Comment

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 Massive Northern Elephant Seals At Piedras Blanca San Simeon California

These Massive Northern Elephant Seals live in the warm waters of the California Pacific Ocean and Northern Baja California.Much of their life is spent at sea, only coming in to remote and rocky beaches during times of breeding, and when they give birth. They also come into these areas when they are ready to molt. The majority of their life they live at sea.

There was a time when thousands upon thousands Elephant Seals lived in The Pacific, then in the 1800’s they were slaughtered till less than 100 Seals. All this for their blubber which gave a valuable oil. Both the US and Mexico protect them now and there are as many as 160,000 living Seals in the Pacific again.

These massive animals can be fun to watch, as they are quite comical at times.

  “I Want To Play!” Elephant Seal Pup At Piedras Blancas Rookery San Simeon California

 “The Beach Is My Happy Place” At San Simeon California   

 “Seals Playing On The Buoy” On The Northern Inside Passage In Petersburg Alaska

These Harbor Seals are at play and having a lot of fun. When fishing, they can dive more than a quarter mile for their dinner. They love Halibut! They are also able to fish for almost an hour under the water, when necessary.

Steller Sea Lions Resting In The Sun On The Rocks Near Sea Lion Caves Near Florence Oregon

These Northern Sea Lions are many times confused with the California Sea Lions. They are much larger than their California Cousins, often grow to 11 feet long and can weigh as much as 2,500 pounds.

When traveling on the West Coast from Alaska to California, keep diligent watch and who knows what you will see. There are many different types of Marine Animals that live in the Pacific. The next time you come, take a leisurely drive up Highway 101 from California to Washington. It follows the beach side most of the time. Have fun and begin building your own collection of Amazing Marine Animals.

 

 

 

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Exploring Majalengka Indonesia West Java

November 11, 2019 by Devina Noviyanti Leave a Comment

The quiet side of Majalengka

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People of Majalengka Indonesia West Java
People of Majalengka Indonesia West Java

Editor Note: ExploreTraveler is active and on the ground in Indonesia with Devina Noviyanti our social media influencer and blogger for the region. We will begin with the Majalengka Indonesia area and expand into different guides and articles.

Indonesia is (Mangoshe), meaning lovely people, cultures, traditions, and it has some of the best local food in any area. Majalengka is one of those places that catches one’s curiosity. The people in Majalengka live modestly and live mainly by Sundanese culture.

Indonesia dipenuhi dengan orang orang menyenangkan dan ramah, budaya, tradisi, dan makanan khas di setiap daerahnya. Majalengka adalah salah satunya, dari sekian banyak kota di Indonesia yang menarik perhatian. Sebagian besar masyarakat Majalengka khususnya di desa desa masih hidup berdasarkan kebudayaan sunda.

Lembah subur dan hijau Majalengka di ambil di Paraland The lush and green valleys of Majalengka , taken at paraland WestJava Indonesia
Lembah subur dan hijau Majalengka di ambil di Paraland The lush and green valleys of Majalengka , taken at paraland WestJava Indonesia

The #Cilutung river one of the biggest river in #Majalengka. #westjava #Indonesia
The #Cilutung river one of the biggest river in #Majalengka. #westjava #Indonesia

The City Of Wind

People from outside Majalengka call it the city of wind, because the wind is significant, especially during the rainy season and many people who come here from afar are surprised by it. They are not only surprised by the wind but also the food and the town. We don’t usually eat at a table (we call it lesehan), or with silverware, but we typically eat with just our hands because the Sundanese people believe eating with one’s hands can enjoy the taste of the food we eat. 

Orang orang dari luar Majalengka maupun di majalengkanya sendiri memanggil kota majalengka sebagai kota angin karna memang angin disini cukup besar khususnya pada saat musim hujan mungkin orang yang datang ke majalengka dari jauh seperti majalengka kaget akan itu tetapi bukan hanya kaget dengan anginnya saja tetapi juga makanannya and juga kota nya sendiri.

Internet is a luxury here, especially in rural areas, as we mainly have to rely on cell phone 3G towers to access the Internet Rather than wired connections. However, we can still get a good internet connection if you live in the downtown city area of Majalengka, where there is more infrastructure.

Kami yang tinggal di desa tidak biasa makan menggukan sendok ataupun garpu karena menurut orang tua jaman dulu makan menggunakan tangan bisa lebih menikmati makananya itu sendiri, selain itu juga kami juga biasanya tidak makan di atas meja atau lesehan itu mungkin sudah jadi kebiasaan orang sunda yang masih melekat hingga saat ini. 

Famous Soy Sauce Or “kecap”

The most iconic things of Majalengka is the famous soy sauce or “kecap” and Gedong gincu Mango or “Mangga gedong gincu”. The Majalengka kecap is famous here because it’s a robust flavor and is legendary in the area. They have produced soy sauce for many years, and they still produce it traditionally, so it makes the kecap or soy sauce has a unique flavor that people enjoyed the taste of worldwide.

   Hal yang paling terkenal di majalengka dan sudah menjadi icon kota majalengka adalah kecap dan mangga gedong gincunya. Kecap majalengka memang sangat terkenal karena merupakan produk yang telah melegenda di majalengka, karena sudah puluhan tahun di produksi dan masih di produksi dengan cara tradisional, mungkin itu yang menjadikan kecap majalengka memiliki cita rasa yang khas dan di sukai banyak orang.

Selain kecapnya yang khas Mangga juga sangat terkenal di majalengka, mungkin banyak jenis mangga di Indonesia tetapi di majalengka mangga gincu lah yang sangat terkenal dan menjadi unggulan, karna memang terkenal majalengka mempunyai monumen gedong gincu di bunderan cigasong.

Exploring Majalengka Indonesia traditional Sundanese cake Serabi
Kue tradisional Sunda #Serabi terbuat dari tepung beras dan kelapa dengan telur di atasnya- A traditional Sundanese cake, #Serabi made from rice flour and coconut with egg on the top


Most of the people in Majalengka work as a farmer we have fruits and vegetable garden as our income, but still mango garden is the most people have here. People who have mango companies regularly export the Mango to Jakarta, but also, there’s a big company that ships the Mango to middle eastern countries.

Orang orang di majalengka yang memiliki perusahan Mangga biasanya mengirim mangga ke jakarta atau ke kota kota lain yang ada di Indonesia tetapi ada juga perusahaan mangga yang mengexport mangga nya keluar negeri seperti  timur tengah.

The laleejewo mango, also known as “Mangga”. A delicious and common food commodity
The laleejewo mango, also known as “Mangga”. A delicious and common food commodity
Musim panen akan segera tiba-Harvest season is coming Guava Majalengka Westjava Indonesia
Musim panen akan segera tiba-Harvest season is coming Guava Majalengka Westjava Indonesia

Here in Majalengka, we don’t have a large mall, and we don’t have a theatre, Mcdonalds, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, KFC, etc. However, it would be something cool for us if we have that. Still, if we want them, have to drive to Cirebon, which two hours driving from Majalengka, but don’t worry, we still have local restaurants that you can try here; we also have a lot of street food.

Disini di Majalengka tidak ada mall besar seperti di ibu kota, kami tidak memiliki bioskop, tidak ada Mcdonald, Starbucks, pizzahut kfc dll, mungkin itu akan jadi sesuatu yang keren bagi kami jika kami bisa memiliki semua itu, tetapi jika kami memang benar benar ingin semua itu, tinggal pergi saja ke mall yang ada di cirebon yang kurang lebih menepuh perjalanan selama 2 jam dari majalengka, tetapi tenang saja meskipun tidak ada itu semua di Majalengka masih banyak restoran restoran lokal yang bisa kalian coba disini selain itu juga banyak sekali makanan kaki lima disini yang engga kalah enak.

Exploring Majalengka Indonesia Gudeg green jack fruit Indonesia
Nangka ada dimanapun di Indonesia, di yogyakarta nangka muda dimasak sebagai gudeg Jack fruit is everywhere in #Indonesia, in #Yogyakarta we like to cook it as #Gudeg (green jack fruit sweet stew) with special Indonesian seasoning.
Exploring Majalengka Indonesia Indonesian yellow turmeric rice
Indonesian yellow turmeric rice

There’s a park that is famously called “alun alun” located in the downtown of Majalengka. You can find many kinds of street food over there, one of people’s favorite street food is “seblak.” It constructed from “kerupuk” (Indonesian crackers), cabbage, noodle chicken finger, and egg with special seasoning and original chili sauce. You don’t have to add chili sauce if you don’t like the spice. Still, people here love spicy, seasoned food, so don’t be surprised if the food here is tasty but a little hot and spicy.

Disini ada taman yang terkenal di majalengka yaitu alun alun Majalengka lokasinya tepat di jangtung kota Majalengka, disana kalian bisa menemukan banyak sekali kuliner dari pedagang pedagang kaki lima, salah satu kuliner yang banyak sekali di minati oleh masyarakat Majalengka adalah seblak, seblak ini terbuat dari kerupuk, telor, kol dan ceker ayam dengan bumbu sederhana dan juga kalian bisa tambah kan pedas sesuai selera kalian, tetapi sebagian besar orang orang di majalengka menyukai makanan pedas jadi jangan heran ya kalau kebanyakan makanan disini pedas.

Talking about street food in Majalengka; my favorite food is the “lumpia basah” and I can’t find it anywhere outside the area.  Even when I’m in Jakarta, Lumpia basah made from bean sprouts, jimaca, palm sugar, with simple but special seasoning and chili sauce wrapped with food wrapper(Lumpia). It tasted sweet, salty, and spicy.

Berbicara mengenai kuliner kaki lima di majalengka favorit saya adalah lumpia basah, jika seblak bisa saya jumpai di luar kota Majalengka berbeda dengan dengan lumpia basah saya tida bisa menemuinya di luar kota Majalengka, lumpia basah adalah makanan yang terbuat dari tauge, telor, bengkuang dang gula merah yang di bungkus dengan kulit lumpia dan daun cara memakan nya adalah dengan sumpit sama hal nya dengan seblak lumpia basah ini juga bisa kalian tambahkan pedas sesuai selera kalian rasanya manis, asin, dan pedas.

 

This bridge connects #pasirmuncang and #cikamarang together, providing steady supply between the two villages. #majalengka #westjava
This bridge connects #pasirmuncang and #cikamarang together, providing steady supply between the two villages. #majalengka #westjava

 In Majalengka you can also find a lot of beautiful natural places to visit like a waterfall, Panyaweuyan terrace, tea garden, Ciremai mountains and “Paraland” and a lot more. One area that famous is Paraland it’s a resort where you can see all over Majalengka. So that’s Majalengka I love it here, and it is my home and the place I grew up in.

Di majalengka kalian juga bisa menemukan banyak keindahan alam yang bisa kalian datangi seperti air terjun, teraserind di Panyaweuyan, kebun teh, paraland dan masih banyak lagi. Salah satu tempat yang paling terkenal adalah paraland tempat ini adalah resort dimana kalian bisa melihat seluruh kota majalengka selain itu masih banyak hal lain lagi yang bisa kalian lakukan disini. Nah itu dia majalengka, saya suka di sini, Majalengka adalah rumah saya dimana saya dibesarkan

Next time you want to explore someplace new away from the tourist areas consider exploring Majalengka Indonesia West Java.

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Exploring The Philippines Islands

November 10, 2019 by Exploretraveler.com 1 Comment

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Magical Islands In The Philippines

Magische Inseln In Den Philippinen

Magical islands are everywhere in The Philippines! If  there are 7,107 islands that make up The Philippine archipelago and only 2,000 are inhabited……that is over 5,000 magical islands! These magical islands are waiting for you to discovery their beauty. Here you will see trees much older than man. Trees that have root systems deeper than the deepest philosophy.  This is untouched beauty where man has not cut down the old growth to build huts or furniture. Here you can walk among a pure and untouched forest. You can sing and enjoy all that nature has bestowed on these small magical islands.  These are the magical islands that make up The Philippine Islands.

Magische Inseln gibt es überall auf den Philippinen! Wenn es 7.107 Inseln gibt, die den philippinischen Archipel ausmachen und nur 2.000 bewohnt sind … das sind über 5.000 magische Inseln! Diese magischen Inseln warten darauf, dass Sie ihre Schönheit entdecken. Hier sehen Sie Bäume, die viel älter sind als der Mensch. Bäume, deren Wurzelsysteme tiefer liegen als die tiefste Philosophie. Dies ist eine unberührte Schönheit, bei der der Mensch das alte Wachstum nicht zum Bau von Hütten oder Möbeln abgebaut hat. Hier können Sie durch einen reinen und unberührten Wald wandern. Sie können alles singen und genießen, was die Natur diesen kleinen magischen Inseln geschenkt hat. Dies sind die magischen Inseln der Philippinen.

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One of the major means of transportation in The Philippines is the boat. How awesome it is that there is always someone waiting to take you to these virgin islands, if you so desire. Or better yet, rent your own small boat.  One by one, these little magical islands are being developed, but there remains a whole lot of magic out there. Even if they developed one each year, it would take over 5,000 years. Since The Philippines is surrounded by water, each of these tiny islands has its special beaches. You do not have to go to a resort to partake of paradise.  These are white sand beaches surrounded by deep blue waters. No need to wear flip flops on the beach, as the sand is thin and soft and feels so good between the toes.  Then you can put on your flip-flops and discover the interior of the island, with its magical trees and over-growth. What a delightful place to spend the day or maybe camp for a week.

Magische Inseln gibt es überall auf den Philippinen! Wenn es 7.107 Inseln gibt, die den philippinischen Archipel ausmachen und nur 2.000 bewohnt sind … das sind über 5.000 magische Inseln! Diese magischen Inseln warten darauf, dass Sie ihre Schönheit entdecken. Hier sehen Sie Bäume, die viel älter sind als der Mensch. Bäume, deren Wurzelsysteme tiefer liegen als die tiefste Philosophie. Dies ist eine unberührte Schönheit, bei der der Mensch das alte Wachstum nicht zum Bau von Hütten oder Möbeln abgebaut hat. Hier können Sie durch einen reinen und unberührten Wald wandern. Sie können alles singen und genießen, was die Natur diesen kleinen magischen Inseln geschenkt hat. Dies sind die magischen Inseln der Philippinen.

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Here you can hike, read a book, write, or paint…..all without distractions. There are no 5 Star Hotels with internet and all the conveniences of home. There are no resorts filled with luxuries. There will be no frantic calls from the office.  Here you can relax and unwind from the stressful life of the city. If you are ready to get away from everything and can forgo room service, electricity, and internet, marooning yourself on an uninhabited island is not without its rewards. Maybe the most important part is to make sure you have arrangements to be picked up. You might not want to make a permanent attachment to Castaway-style living.

Hier können Sie wandern, ein Buch lesen, schreiben oder malen … alles ohne Ablenkungen. Es gibt keine 5-Sterne-Hotels mit Internet und allen Annehmlichkeiten von zu Hause. Es gibt keine Luxusresorts. Es wird keine hektischen Anrufe aus dem Büro geben. Hier können Sie sich vom stressigen Leben der Stadt erholen und erholen. Wenn Sie bereit sind, alles hinter sich zu lassen und auf Zimmerservice, Strom und Internet verzichten können, ist es nicht ohne Belohnung, sich auf einer unbewohnten Insel aufzuhalten. Vielleicht ist es das Wichtigste, sicherzustellen, dass Sie Vorkehrungen treffen, um abgeholt zu werden. Vielleicht möchten Sie nicht dauerhaft an einem Leben im Castaway-Stil festhalten.

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If you are planning on spending time on any of these islands, make sure you bring whatever you might need for the time you are to be there. Don’t forget water, there will be no 7-11’s. Make a list and check it twice, there is no room for error. There is no Walmart to run into at the last-minute. If you desire lights, bring a lantern and so the list goes on. Remember to pack out whatever you pack in, you should leave no trace behind you.  So grab your passport and pack your bags–adventure is waiting on the magical deserted islands of The Philippines.

Wenn Sie vorhaben, Zeit auf einer dieser Inseln zu verbringen, bringen Sie alles mit, was Sie für die Zeit benötigen, die Sie dort verbringen möchten. Vergiss das Wasser nicht, es wird keine 7-11 geben. Machen Sie eine Liste und überprüfen Sie sie zweimal, es gibt keinen Raum für Fehler. Es gibt keinen Walmart, dem man in letzter Minute begegnen könnte. Wenn Sie Lichter wünschen, bringen Sie eine Laterne mit und die Liste geht weiter. Denken Sie daran, alles auszupacken, was Sie einpacken. Sie sollten keine Spuren hinterlassen. Schnappen Sie sich also Ihren Reisepass und packen Sie Ihre Koffer – das Abenteuer wartet auf den magischen einsamen Inseln der Philippinen.

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