Category: Travel Infographics
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The World’s Most Spectacular Train Journeys
If you want to experience the travel style of early days, spend some time travelling by train. Generally, these classic rail journey offer two-person overnight compartments, a few with showers, together with a high-class service, fancy meals and onboard guides. Travel through the breathtaking rocky mountains of Canada and discover the Thameside landscapes of London.…
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50 Interesting Facts About Nepal
Nepal is a stunning South-Asian country, located in the Himalayas and being sandwiched by China and India. Eight of Earth’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest, are found in Nepal which attracts many mountaineers, hikers and rock climbers to pay a visit this incredible land. Based on the Buddhist tradition, Nepal is the birthplace of…
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How to Visit Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca citadel, considered to be the lost city of the Incas, built by Inca ruler Pachacuti during the 15th century. The settlement is nestled alongside the mountain ridge over the Urubamba Valley in Peru, positioned so clever that some historians believed the Spanish invaders never conquered it. Today, Machu Picchu…
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15 Types of Electrical Outlets Used in Different Countries
Electrical plugs and sockets comes in a variety of shapes and form in different countries. If your electronic gadgets run on a different voltage, you will need an AC plug adapter or power converter to plugged into a different kind of wall socket. The US Department of Commerce International Trade Administration identify each plug style…
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China: A Guide to Travel
China is a huge ancient country filled with fascinating attractions and unique experiences. China’s radiant Asian culture, history and cute pandas attract millions of tourists each year. Equip yourself with essential travel guide, price info, traditional Chinese dishes, local weather and best destinations to ensure a stress-free vacation. The graphic below don’t include tips on…
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Dubai Tourism: Statistics and Trends
One of the fastest developing cities on Earth, Dubai is the tourism, trade and logistics heart of the Middle East. The most popular of the seven emirates, Dubai offer travellers a window to Arab culture and Islamic architecture. This beautiful city of skyscrapers and shopping malls has changed itself from a flat sandy desert to…
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What Is Paracord Used For
The term paracord, also referred to as parachute cord, type III cord and 550 cord, comes from the cord originally used by the US soldiers’ parachutes during world war 2. The difference between a paracord and a regular nylon or polyester rope is paracord is 3x stronger and can be easily tailored to fit in…
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The Cheapest and Most Expensive Flights in the World
Flights are becoming more expensive in an ever changing economic climate. Even a few domestic airfares cost over $1,000 per round-trip ticket. And when you upgrade classes or opt for an international destination, your expense is going to get a lot higher. For the rich and famous, that’s not a problem. While a lot of…
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Best Way to Deal with Jet Lag
For frequent fliers and overseas travellers, the dreadful feeling of dealing with jet lag is all too common. Signs and symptoms range from daytime fatigue, difficulties in concentrating and sometimes have stomach aches, constipation or diarrhea. The elderly and very young travelers fare worse when flying to a different time zone, maybe because the body…
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Using a Travel Agent vs Booking Online
Online booking websites have made it possible to plan a vacation trip without going to travel agencies, but travel agent aren’t necessarily an obsolete profession. The internet is fantastic for several things, such as basic accommodation bookings and point-to-point flights, yet you’ll find many things that are still complicated to book online. Here’s the difference…