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As the second largest city in Western Europe, Paris is a great place to visit; ideally situated along the banks of the river Seine. For most people visiting Paris, a short stay is often the way they first see the city; if you have more time, it will make for a remarkable holiday, with many great sites to see.

This city is also equally well known for its gothic architecture and markets; it is the home of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and many other famous tourist attractions. Visitors to Paris as well as its citizens can travel around Paris easily; the Metro underground system is easy to understand, efficient and reaches everywhere even the most enthusiastic tourist would want to visit.

You can’t miss the Eiffel Tower, mainly because it’s over three hundred meters high; there are only a few places in the city where it isn’t visible. Illuminated in the evening, it is one of the most beautiful sights in the entire city; guided tours add to the thrill as you get to peek into history on how it was constructed.

The famous Paris Avenue ‘the Champs Elysees’ must also receive a visit; with shops, cafes, and restaurants littered along the wide pavements, it is a must see for every visitor. This is considered a more exclusive and busy area of the city; it is also where most of the five star hotels are situated but thankfully hotels tend to be cheaper once you move away from the city center.

A trip to would not be complete without a visit to the Louvre museum; with almost a third of a million exhibits, you will not be able to see everything in one trip. A short stay in Paris only ever allows a small appreciation of what is on offer; with the likes of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to view in addition to some of the finest collections of art in the world. Many well known artists spent years of their lives in Paris; the likes of Monet, Picasso and many others lived in the city for years and some of their work can still be seen today.  Read more...

This article is about the Lhasa travel and China vacations. You can find some useful information in it if you are planning your Lhasa travel now.

Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet, China. Here are some good places for your shopping in Lhasa, Tibet.

1. Lhasa Department Store (Lhasa Baihuodalou):

The address is: 1 Yutuolu Street, Lhasa,Tibet. It is close to the Potala Square. You can get all kinds of commodities here. There is a fitness center and some restaurants in this department store. You can work out in the fitness center if you are in the mood. The Lhasa Department Store has a very good shopping environment: Central Air Conditioning, POS machines, elevators, etc. The goods here are with medium quality and are at middling price. Maybe you will not be safistied with just a medium level commodities if you are shopping in Beijing or Shanghai. But this department store is one of your best choices for your shopping in Lhasa, Tibet.   The Lhasa Department Store is a four-storeyed building. The ground floor is for the commodities like: articles of daily use, snacks, cigarettes, wines, health care products, clocks, household appliances, etc. The second floor sells the commodities such as clothings, hats, bedclothes, shoes, etc. In the third floor, you can find restaurants, snack stores, tea bars, fast food restaurants and a bowling alley. (Helpful info for your China vacations and Lhasa travel) The 4th floor is used as a hotel to provide guest rooms for the travellers. It is called a 3 stars hotel in Lhasa,Tibet. Not bad in Tibet in my point of view. 

2. OZARK Outdoor Equipments:

Ozark, a professional outdoor brands, was founded by Hans Shallenberger in 1996. After 10 years’ development, has grown a giant outdoor brand in China. As a professional outdoor brands, OZARK devotes to provide high quality outdoor equipments and clothing to the outdoors fans ,hope to introduce a kind of new life to the visitors with the philosophy of “OZARK Your Life”. You can find all kinds of outdoor equipments in this store. All the stuffs here are with high quality and are also not cheap. Here is the address of Ozark: 21 Beijingzhonglu Street, Lhasa, Tibet. (near the Dikuangting) Tel: 6816379. (Useful info for your China vacations and Lhasa travel)

3. Qingshan Outdoor Equipments:  Read more...

If you are planning on traveling, here are some excellent travel organizers you should consider during the packing process. These solutions can help you stay organized during your trip.

Carry-all bag

While traveling, you may need a larger bag that allows you to reach for items quickly without fumbling around. An over the shoulder sling bag would be a great choice for a travel organizer.  It is designed specifically for somebody constantly on the go:  it has pockets and compartments for keys, CDs, cell phones, mp3 players, cosmetics, cards and cash, and a GPS device as well. Your over-the-shoulder sling back has zippered pockets to ensure that your items do not get tossed around needlessly. Any carry-all bag that is made of leather or a comprable substance should be very durable.

Weigh it before it is confiscated!

Weighing your luggage can help prevent problems that may occur at the airport. This can also make sure that your pieces of luggage are not be rejected by airline personnel. Why pay exorbitant fees for excess luggage?  Not only that, but a portable scale helps save you the trouble of unpacking and re-packing, which is an unnecessary, time-wasting task to do when you barely have an hour to catch your flight. A portable scale can weigh luggage to a maximum of 75 pounds so you no longer have to worry if your luggage passes the test or not.

Vacation shopping totes

If you enjoy shopping while on vacation, or if you need to shop for groceries everyday for your trailer camp, you may want reusable shopping bags that are environmentally friendly. This five-in-one shopping bag is available in three colors that easily fit into the trunk of your car or SUV. They should last a long time because they are stored in a durable cube for easy handling.  You can also use them at home. They are versatile enough for any purpose.

Quickly identify items in your suitcase – mesh travel bags

If you tend to throw clothes and other items into your luggage at the last minute, you may find a mesh travel bag to be very helpful. You should not have to undo your suitcase to look for one tiny item. If you travel frequently, these mesh bags are great for storing your toiletries, socks, stockings, underwear and important gifts. You get three mesh bags made of solid nylon.  Read more...

Explore the wild and untouched beauty of Zimbabwe, go rafting on the Andes or explore the Thai forest on elephant back. There are endless places and ways to combine vacation with adventure.

An adventure vacation enables you to test your physical limits while also exploring the natural beauty of the great outdoors. More Americans are opting for abroad vacations that enable them to interact with the culture and environment of the country.

An adventure vacation requires you to prepare for the physical demands of the trip as well as potential emergencies that may require medical attention or even an air ambulance flight back to the US. We’ve compiled a brief list of health related tips that covers a few essentials from research to medical escort services.

Research your destination. You should find out what health and safety precautions to take. What is the political climate? Are there environmental dangers? What is the best season for your adventure vacation? Off seasons are great for pricing deals but may not be the best time for an adventure trip. For example planning a rafting trip when the waters are dangerously high.

Assess the physical demands. Don’t overestimate your physical abilities. If your trip will require 5 miles of daily walking in tough terrain you need to make sure that you’re up to the challenge. An adventure trip is not the time to begin a fitness program. If traveling with an adventure outfitter, discuss your normal fitness routine to ensure that you are in shape for the trip. Online travel forums can be an excellent resource for information from those that have “been there and done that.”

Be prepared for medical emergencies. You could experience chest pain while sitting at your desk. Imagine having that chest pain occur when you are in a foreign country. If you experience a serious illness or injury while traveling, it’s likely you will want to come home for treatment. No one wants to be hospitalized far from friends and family. An air ambulance service can transport you from a foreign hospital to a hospital in your home country. As you prepare for your trip, keep the number to a medical air transportation services with your other emergency numbers. One such number would be 800-863-0312 or 941-536-2002. If something goes wrong, you can call their 24 hour number and arrange a medflight back home.  Read more...

Traveling in foreign countries can be a wonderful, uplifting experience that will never be forgotten, but there are also perils and difficulties that can arise on any trip, especially those that are outside your own country. In part 2 of this article series we discussed how to prevent sickness from local foods and water while away, how to carry cash with you safely and how to use credit cards while abroad and much more. Now here are even more international travel tips that can help you have the best family vacations while you are abroad:

* As with any plane trip you take, airlines can lose the luggage that is checked in as baggage on the flight. So to counteract that possibility, be sure to take all important papers that will be needed for the trip including visa, passports, medical and insurance documents, trip schedule, lodging information, driver’s licenses and so forth in your carry-on luggage just in case. That way it never leaves you as you make the trip.

* It is also a good idea to include a few clothing items in your carry-on bags that can get you through a couple of days in case your luggage is lost.

* To cut down on the amount of luggage that you have to carry, consider shipping the larger, more bulky items instead so that you can retrieve them at your first lodging destination and nor risk having them lost or misplaced on the flight.

* It’s always a good idea to have a small first-aid kit along with you on the trip that can be retrieved handily in the case of an emergency.

* White sneakers often brand you as a tourist in foreign countries, so try to use medium brown to black shoes that are also comfortable for the trip as they tend to blend in with almost any kind of foreign attire.

* Be sure that you know what the local taxes are that apply to any purchase made as they vary widely in foreign countries and can sometimes be more expensive than the item itself.

* Become familiar with all customs requirements regarding foods, plants and so on before you travel so you aren’t denied entry for any item that you have purchased while on your trip.  Read more...