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  • Japan is one of the country in the world that can be visited through out the whole year. However, the weather pattern is differ a lot between the regions due to the country’s large north-south extension. Spring (March-May) Many events related to the interest held throughout the country. For example Ume Matsuri (PlumBlossom Festival) and Cherry Blossom Viewing. School spring break in Japan usually starts mid-March and continues until school starts in the first week of April. Domestic travel activity will be a little busy during the second half of March due to this spring school holidays. While in April,  Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom in most parts of Japan and the weather is pleasantly mild. Golden Week occurs from late April to first week of May. All travel related business like transportation, accommodations, and tourist attraction  are very busy during this time. Summer (June-August) The rainy season in Japan usually starts in early May in Okinawa. But in other areas, it runs from early of June until about mid of July. Although July and August can be a little hot and humid in most parts of Japan, summer is the busiest season with many events are held during this period.  Obon in mid August is the peak summer travel season. Many people enjoy their holidays during this time and visit their...

    Japan – Weather and Best Time to Visit

    Posted on October 21, 2011 | No Comments
    Japan is one of the country in the world that can be visited through out the whole year. However, the weather pattern is differ a lot between the regions due to the country’s large north-south extension. Spring (March-May) Many events related to the interest held throughout the country. For example Ume Matsuri (PlumBlossom Festival) and Cherry Blossom Viewing. School spring break in Japan usually starts mid-March and continues until school starts in the first week of April. Domestic travel activity will be a little busy during the second half of March due to this spring school holidays. While in April,  Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom in most parts of Japan and the weather is pleasantly mild. Golden Week occurs from late April to first week of May. All travel related business like transportation, accommodations, and tourist attraction  are very busy during this time. Summer (June-August) The rainy season in Japan usually starts in early May in Okinawa. But in other areas, it runs from early of June until about mid of July. Although July and August can be a little hot and humid in most parts of Japan, summer is the busiest season with many events are held during this period.  Obon in mid August is the peak summer travel season. Many people enjoy their holidays during this time and visit their...

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  • China, exotic country that is rich in historic sites with the valuable culture has stunning natural scenery. This Bamboo Curtain country also has world-class shopping, and serving delicious food which has been famous around the world. Well, if you want to explore China, there are some cities that must be visited. They are: Beijing Beijing will never be bored to be traced. In Beijing, the famous forbidden city is is located. This building has been the icon of China for many years. This Beautiful palace which is the legacy of the Ming and Qing Dynasty in the mysterious city until now has never failed to invite admiration. Not far from there, there is Tian An Men squre, the biggest square in the world who also became a symbol of Beijing City. Huangshan Huangshan has several famous sights such as the Yellow Mountain which had been named as one of the...

    Explore 5 Attractive Cities in China

    Posted on October 12, 2011 | No Comments
    China, exotic country that is rich in historic sites with the valuable culture has stunning natural scenery. This Bamboo Curtain country also has world-class shopping, and serving delicious food which has been famous around the world. Well, if you want to explore China, there are some cities that must be visited. They are: Beijing Beijing will never be bored to be traced. In Beijing, the famous forbidden city is is located. This building has been the icon of China for many years. This Beautiful palace which is the legacy of the Ming and Qing Dynasty in the mysterious city until now has never failed to invite admiration. Not far from there, there is Tian An Men squre, the biggest square in the world who also became a symbol of Beijing City. Huangshan Huangshan has several famous sights such as the Yellow Mountain which had been named as one of the...

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  • Island of Sri Lanka is located between six and ten degrees north of equator. Obviously the average temperature is quite high. Average temperature in Sri Lanka fluctuates between 27° and 29° Celsius. As everywhere, sea-winds exert a moderating influence. Temperatures in the central mountain region are lower than normal. Nuwara Eliya, a mountain resort town, frosts on some nights in December and January. As for humidity it is till 90% at night and 70% during the night. Sri Lanka has a tropical climate. Upland areas are cooler and more temperate, and coastal areas are cooled by sea breezes. There are four rainy periods in Sri Lanka. From May until September, Southwest monsoon rain. Inter-monsoon showers come in October and November, northeast monsoon rains from December till February. Again inter-monsoon rain in March and April. For a beach holiday on the southwest coast, you must go from November until April. If...

    Weather of Sri Lanka and Best Time to Visit It

    Posted on September 19, 2011 | No Comments
    Island of Sri Lanka is located between six and ten degrees north of equator. Obviously the average temperature is quite high. Average temperature in Sri Lanka fluctuates between 27° and 29° Celsius. As everywhere, sea-winds exert a moderating influence. Temperatures in the central mountain region are lower than normal. Nuwara Eliya, a mountain resort town, frosts on some nights in December and January. As for humidity it is till 90% at night and 70% during the night. Sri Lanka has a tropical climate. Upland areas are cooler and more temperate, and coastal areas are cooled by sea breezes. There are four rainy periods in Sri Lanka. From May until September, Southwest monsoon rain. Inter-monsoon showers come in October and November, northeast monsoon rains from December till February. Again inter-monsoon rain in March and April. For a beach holiday on the southwest coast, you must go from November until April. If...

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  • When you’re visiting a city for the first time, are you armed with a list of attractions and a map to find your way, or do you go one step further to plot a customised sightseeing itinerary of the city you’re visiting? Your Tour is the best tool for creating multi-day road trip itineraries, and this Belgian-based start-up stands out for its deep coverage of Italy, France, Spain, Andorra and, randomly, Florida. The site recommends hotels via Booking.com and includes airport and rental car information, too, so you can truly hit the ground with a comprehensive itinerary. In a nice touch, it provides estimates of the fuel costs for driving each stretch of distance, in case you want to alter your itinerary to incur less road time. After you plug in your arrival and departure points and your travel dates, the site suggests a “greatest hits” itinerary. You can then...

    YourTour to Plan Your Itinerary Faster

    Posted on August 27, 2011 | No Comments
    When you’re visiting a city for the first time, are you armed with a list of attractions and a map to find your way, or do you go one step further to plot a customised sightseeing itinerary of the city you’re visiting? Your Tour is the best tool for creating multi-day road trip itineraries, and this Belgian-based start-up stands out for its deep coverage of Italy, France, Spain, Andorra and, randomly, Florida. The site recommends hotels via Booking.com and includes airport and rental car information, too, so you can truly hit the ground with a comprehensive itinerary. In a nice touch, it provides estimates of the fuel costs for driving each stretch of distance, in case you want to alter your itinerary to incur less road time. After you plug in your arrival and departure points and your travel dates, the site suggests a “greatest hits” itinerary. You can then...

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  • General With a coastline spanning 3,219 km, the Kingdom of Thailand (formerly known as Siam) geographically lies in South East Asia and shares borders with Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. It encompasses a land area of approximately 515,000 sq km roughly equating to the size of France and consists of 76 provinces, which are divided up into four main zones: The North, The North East, Central and South. History Thailand is a country with rich traditions and a long history from various influences from the east as well as from the west. From the Kings of the early Sukhothai Period up to today, Thailand has built a distinct characteristic appearance to the outer world. Government Thailand has been an independent nation since 1238 AD and is proudly the only country in South East Asia that was never been colonised by a foreign power. Thailand’s government has been a constitutional monarchy...

    General Information About Thailand

    Posted on June 20, 2011 | No Comments
    General With a coastline spanning 3,219 km, the Kingdom of Thailand (formerly known as Siam) geographically lies in South East Asia and shares borders with Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. It encompasses a land area of approximately 515,000 sq km roughly equating to the size of France and consists of 76 provinces, which are divided up into four main zones: The North, The North East, Central and South. History Thailand is a country with rich traditions and a long history from various influences from the east as well as from the west. From the Kings of the early Sukhothai Period up to today, Thailand has built a distinct characteristic appearance to the outer world. Government Thailand has been an independent nation since 1238 AD and is proudly the only country in South East Asia that was never been colonised by a foreign power. Thailand’s government has been a constitutional monarchy...

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  • The weather in India varies dramatically. While the southern tip of the India is being lashed by tropical monsoon rain, the north will be blanketed in thick snow. However, to answer the question “when is the best time to visit India? ” The best answer is the winter season. The winter season lasts from October to February. But it’s actually subjected to which part of India you are planning to visit to. It is a pleasure to visit India during these cooler months, when the heat of summer is no more. Around this time, the usually wet areas of Northeast also become dry, making it easier to travel there. The winter season is also the time to hit the beaches in India, and many people flock to relax and party on the long strip of beaches in Goa. India’s far south is also best enjoyed in winter, with December to February being the...

    Weather of India and Best Time to Visit

    Posted on June 6, 2011 | No Comments
    The weather in India varies dramatically. While the southern tip of the India is being lashed by tropical monsoon rain, the north will be blanketed in thick snow. However, to answer the question “when is the best time to visit India? ” The best answer is the winter season. The winter season lasts from October to February. But it’s actually subjected to which part of India you are planning to visit to. It is a pleasure to visit India during these cooler months, when the heat of summer is no more. Around this time, the usually wet areas of Northeast also become dry, making it easier to travel there. The winter season is also the time to hit the beaches in India, and many people flock to relax and party on the long strip of beaches in Goa. India’s far south is also best enjoyed in winter, with December to February being the...

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  • Vanuatu is the small beautiful country located in the South Pacific Ocean between Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Australia and Fiji. From the point of temperature, Vanuatu weather conditions remain rather comfortable most of the time, as the temperature is quite uniform throughout the year and the islands get rather much sunshine. Vanuatu weather varies from wet tropical in the north (over 4000mm of rainfall a year) to subtropical in the south (less than 2000mm), with dry rain-shadow areas in between. Vanuatu weather is roughly divided into a dry season from May to October (the austral winter) and a wet season from November through April. Winter is from April to September with the temperature averaging 23°C. Light weight casual clothing plus a sweater is usually sufficient. November & December are warm but not generally unpleasantly so. January to March is hot (26-34 degrees Celsius), often wet and prone to cyclones. The...

    Vanuatu Weather

    Posted on May 2, 2011 | No Comments
    Vanuatu is the small beautiful country located in the South Pacific Ocean between Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Australia and Fiji. From the point of temperature, Vanuatu weather conditions remain rather comfortable most of the time, as the temperature is quite uniform throughout the year and the islands get rather much sunshine. Vanuatu weather varies from wet tropical in the north (over 4000mm of rainfall a year) to subtropical in the south (less than 2000mm), with dry rain-shadow areas in between. Vanuatu weather is roughly divided into a dry season from May to October (the austral winter) and a wet season from November through April. Winter is from April to September with the temperature averaging 23°C. Light weight casual clothing plus a sweater is usually sufficient. November & December are warm but not generally unpleasantly so. January to March is hot (26-34 degrees Celsius), often wet and prone to cyclones. The...

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  • The Kiribati Islands covers the largest expanse of water in the Pacific, straddling the equator. However, it remains one of the most traditional in the pacific, with subsistence farming and fishing, traditional dance and handicraft weaving and long days of idle gatherings in the village hall. The widely scattered Kiribati Islands which is located in the Pacific Ocean along the edges of the Equator, includes the Gilbert, Phoenix and Line island groups. Most of these islands are uninhabited. The atolls and islands of the Gilbert Islands which consists of 21 atolls/islands are arranged in an approximate north-to-south line. The atoll or islands in Gilbert Islands are Makin, Butaritari, Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa, Maiana, Abemama, Kuria, Aranuka, Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru, Nikunau, Onotoa, Tamana, and Arorae. The Phoenix Islands are a group of eight atolls and two submerged coral reefs, lying in the central Pacific Ocean east of the Gilbert Islands and west...

    Kiribati Islands

    Posted on April 30, 2011 | No Comments
    The Kiribati Islands covers the largest expanse of water in the Pacific, straddling the equator. However, it remains one of the most traditional in the pacific, with subsistence farming and fishing, traditional dance and handicraft weaving and long days of idle gatherings in the village hall. The widely scattered Kiribati Islands which is located in the Pacific Ocean along the edges of the Equator, includes the Gilbert, Phoenix and Line island groups. Most of these islands are uninhabited. The atolls and islands of the Gilbert Islands which consists of 21 atolls/islands are arranged in an approximate north-to-south line. The atoll or islands in Gilbert Islands are Makin, Butaritari, Marakei, Abaiang, Tarawa, Maiana, Abemama, Kuria, Aranuka, Nonouti, Tabiteuea, Beru, Nikunau, Onotoa, Tamana, and Arorae. The Phoenix Islands are a group of eight atolls and two submerged coral reefs, lying in the central Pacific Ocean east of the Gilbert Islands and west...

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