Gargi Nath asked:

People who are fascinated with places that have rich culture should go on an adventure vacation in Ghana, specifically the city of Cape Coast. The place, which can be found in the central region of Ghana, is a place that has a dark history of colonialism and slave trading.

But, its beautiful coastline that can be seen in the present does not have traces of the place’s dark history: the picture of millions of slaves that are shackled and leaving Cape Coast Castle to go to the New World. Now, the amazing coastline does not have a picture of the slaves but of fishermen who are catching various kinds of fish and other seafood for a living.

What is truly exciting about the Cape Coast city is that is gives you a wonderful feeling being out there in the vastness of the ocean. Imagine, isn’t it quite an adventure to walk though a large stretch of a dotted coastline where you can see historic architecture that bear European style, numerous ports that have specific good to offer, several trading stations where you can find rare and valuable items, and castles–some of them are ruined by time–that surround the 300-mile stretch of Ghana’s coast.

Those who are into heritage and rich culture of a certain place will definitely enjoy an adventure vacation in Cape Coast City especially of you get to see the UNESCO heritage site, the Cape Coast Castle and the 15th-century Elmina Castle as well as the Fort St. Jago, right beside the Elmina.

If you go beyond the coast, you will find out that the land is as charming as its coastline. Traveling by land, you can visit the Kakum National Park that boast of a rainforest that can easily be accessed. It has canopy walkways that allow people to have a panoramic view of the fauna as well as the animals including exotic kinds of birds, monkeys, and crocodiles.

If you are up for activities that would pump up adrenalin rush, you can book for a safari. You can also go trekking in the mountains, fishing for some good qualities of fish and other seafood, canoeing or sailing. For an ultimate adventure, try on being a Ghanian for a day by imbibing their lifestyle.

Everything sounds great but you will have to prepare some things before going off to an adventure vacation in Cape Coast city in Ghana including:

- the place to stay which can either be the Bridge House that is located across the Elmina Castle and the Biriwa Beach Hotel which can be found in a small fishing village called Biriwa. The accommodations usually range from inexpensive to moderately expensive. Breakfast is the only meal that is being served with the accommodation.

- how to get there because this will give you an idea of the place where you wish to experience your ultimate adventure vacation. There are actually two ways of getting to Cape Coast city–via air travel or land travel. If you are traveling by air, you can take Delta Airlines from JFK Airport in New York to Accra or you can travel by land by taking a taxi or cab from the capital of Accra which is 80 miles away from Cape Coast city.

- time of going there which will ensure the success of adventure vacation in Cape Coast city, Ghana. The overall weather condition in Ghana is hot and humid the whole year. It is best to go there from October to March because these are the drier months. The peak season is from August to December where majority of the activities are held. Don’t go in the months of April to July because this is the rainy season.

Swati Saxena asked:


Trekking Adventure in India

Trekking is the most preferred adventure sport in India, a land endowed with snow-bound peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows, jagged rock faces, scenic valleys, meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls, dense forests and hospitable people with a rich culture, a country bestowed with many trekking alleys. For those fascinated by the unexplored, the hills offer breath taking adventurous trekking routes. Trekking tour in India is the best way acquaint with any land, its people, its culture and traditions. The Indian mountain ranges promise breathtaking and exciting trekking trips. In almost every part of India, there are innumerable trekking adventure options expecting the trekkers. One may find some trekking routes in India soft, while others may turn out to be arduous. In the expanse of the vast wonderland of India, trekking avenues provide infinite opportunities for exploration and discovery among trekkers.

Trekking adventure in India is an unforgettable experience as it not only let you to experience the unexplored trails made by nature, but also brings the trekker directly in touch with the country and its people and helps to appreciate the mountain environment. There are trails, which ascend steeply, and paths, which go around local villages, passing through forests of rhododendron which gives way to fragrant stands of Juniper and conifers. It is this very splendor that captivates and invites the spiritual joy that trekkers have found to be alluring.

The Indian Himalayas are an adventure travelers’ paradise, a natural incommensurable playground. Himalayas affords trekkers with special interests such as Flora and Fauna, photography, geology or anthropology et al. Trekking have immense possibility of stretching the trekkers walking hours into an even more rich experience. The rugged beauty of these lofty mountains attracts travelers and tourists from all over the world. Garhwal and Kumaon regions, Chamba, Manali, Ladakh and Leh, Zanskar, Lahaul- Spiti, Kullu, Kangara, Darjeeling and Yuksam in Sikkim offer interesting trekking routes to the tourists.

Trekking in India is all about setting oneself a challenging pace, to enjoy the landscape of wild flowers, grand scenery, local people, breaking up when you please, conversing and dancing, forgetting all worldly troubles and losing your mind and soul to forging new, uncomplicated memories. The serenity and purity of the environment can be best enjoyed by trekking. Undoubtedly trekking the flourishing hills of the Himalayas will fill your heart with limitless joy and provide you the unmatched peace of mind. Hence India is a prime travel destination not only for those in search of spiritualism but also for the adventurer enthusiasts who have an ardent desire to unravel the unexplored.

The serenity and chastity of the environment can be best enjoyed by trekking at your own pace. There is not a shadow of doubt that trekking the verdant hills of the Himalayas will fill your heart with limitless joy and provide you the unmatched peace of mind. Hence India is a prime travel destination not only for those in search of spiritualism but also for the adventure enthusiasts who have an ardent desire to unravel the unexplored.

You may need permits and licenses in sensitive trekking areas where security is at stake. Pack your bags and gather your equipments: rucksack, sleeping bags, wind and waterproof jacket, a tent etc. and get going to confront the treks discovering the bountiful nature and absorbing in the rapture of mystical ecstasy.

Trekking is the most preferred adventure sport in India, a land endowed with snow-bound peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows, jagged rock faces, scenic valleys, meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls, dense forests and hospitable people with a rich culture, a country bestowed with many trekking alleys. For those fascinated by the unexplored, the hills offer breath taking adventurous trekking routes. Trekking tour in India is the best way acquaint with any land, its people, its culture and traditions. The Indian mountain ranges promise breathtaking and exciting trekking trips. In almost every part of India, there are innumerable trekking adventure options expecting the trekkers. One may find some trekking routes in India soft, while others may turn out to be arduous. In the expanse of the vast wonderland of India, trekking avenues provide infinite opportunities for exploration and discovery among trekkers.

Trekking adventure in India is an unforgettable experience as it not only let you to experience the unexplored trails made by nature, but also brings the trekker directly in touch with the country and its people and helps to appreciate the mountain environment. There are trails, which ascend steeply, and paths, which go around local villages, passing through forests of rhododendron which gives way to fragrant stands of Juniper and conifers. It is this very splendor that captivates and invites the spiritual joy that trekkers have found to be alluring.

The Indian Himalayas are an adventure travelers’ paradise, a natural incommensurable playground. Himalayas affords trekkers with special

Elyse Morgan asked:


Austin may not have much in common with the rest of its Texan neighbors, but it certainly is right up to speed, if not in high speed, with the rest of the international community. Find yourself some cheap airfare to Austin and discover why most cars and t-shirts of Austinites proudly proclaim, “Keep Austin Weird.” Travel to Austin to experience a vibrant city deeply entrenched in the tenets of self-expression, ever-evolving music of all genres, and the pride of a unique southern history.

Austin was the original capital of the Republic of Texas, and remained the capital of the state of Texas once incorporated into the United States in 1845 as the 28th state. The Texas State Capitol Complex is certainly worth a visit while taking in the sights of Austin. The gardens are peaceful and the 1856 Governor’s Mansion is an architectural testament to the Greek revival style. The LBJ Presidential Library is also located in Austin and offers rotating exhibits focused on domestic and national history and art.

Travel to the Tune of Austin

Anyone who pays much attention to contemporary music would know that Austin is known as “the Live Music Capital of the World.” There are more live music venues per capita in Austin than any other city. Wander down 6th Street on any given night and you will find yourself overtaken by jazz beats, rock progressions, twanging country or experimental electro. Each year Atlanta hosts the famous South by Southwest music and film festival, which is a major gathering and showcase for the entire live music industry. The Austin Reggae Festival is hosted in April and this eccentric Texan city even celebrates its own version of Carnaval in February.

It is mandatory that you travel with an open mind if you are visiting Austin during any of their zillions of festivals spread throughout the year. Eeyore’s Birthday Party is an annual celebration of self-expression where face painted families enjoy live music and drum circles alongside rockers, teens, drag queens and just about everyone else in Austin, while a statue of Eeyore dressed like the Statue of Liberty is prominently displayed. To keep in theme with Austin’s quirkiness, the city hosts SPAMORAMA, an annual homage to SPAM in all forms including a cook-off, recipe contest, kid’s SPAM sculpture and craft booths and even the SPAMALYPICS.

Austin also boasts a prosperous and eclectic film and theater industry. Over a dozen independent theaters line the streets of Austin, offering enough space for the many theater groups ranging from improv and offbeat to classical and cutting-edge. Check out The Off Center for a real taste of Austin’s finest original music, comedy and theater acts. Hollywood seems to have developed a satellite industry in Austin over the years, with the help of the University of Texas at Austin’s acclaimed Department of Radio-Television-Film. Recent productions include Office Space, A Scanner Darkly, Miss Congeniality and Sin City.

It’s All About Austin

A trip to Texas is simply incomplete without traveling to Austin. The city single-handedly places Texas on the cultural and artistic global map and smoothes out the edges of the Texan stereotype. Get in on the nutty free spirit of Austin and don’t miss another beat of a breakthrough artist.