Witness the enchanting metamorphosis of Vang Vieng

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Formerly a place where parties have been a common occurrence, the rehabilitating town of Vang Vieng in Laos is now a sanctuary that pretty much looks like a surreal scene from a very expensive painting.

Gone are the days where most travelers avoid this very town due to high tendencies of being chaotic—currently, this is something that the country of Laos is bragging about.

With the help of a vigilant government and a cooperative populace. If ever you’d drop Vang Vieng a visit now, prepare yourself to be amazed by how it have evolved—luscious and healthy flora and fauna, the relaxing sways of cerulean waves, the very tranquility of the ambience and funky boutique hotels lining the beachfront.

Truly, this town has gone from zero to hero and is being turned to by its mother country as a melting pot for tourism and commerce.

Location

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Vang Vieng is specifically located in the riverside area of Central Laos. It is perched in the middle of two equidistant tourist spots, which are Vientiane and Luang Prabang.

Dividing the whole town into two halves is the legendary river of Nam Song.

Climate

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According to the Koppen Climate Classification, Vang Vieng, like the rest of Laos is under the tropical savannah type, which means that weathers are ambivalent to dry and wet episodes.

One thing that you might want to bear in mind is that Vang Vieng is really not a place to visit during the months of May to September due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

The rest of the year aside from the aforementioned months are on the hot and dry side, which is cognitive for trips to the beach and outdoor strolling.

Temperatures are highest on the months of March until April with a mean rate of 33 to 35-degrees Celsius.

Transportation

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Getting in Vang Vieng would take a longish road trip from Luang Prabang’s airport terminal or Vientiane’s main drop-off point and can take 6-8 hours and 3-4 hours respectively. Main method to get inside the town’s center is through the use of buses and minivan services.

Due to Vang Vieng’s small land coverage, it is best and recommended to get around town via walking, bicycle rentals or renting motorbikes.

The local mode of transport, which is called ‘tuk-tuks’, is also readily available for a more unique way in scanning this small city’s travel destination.

What to See

Pedang Cave and Ring Cave

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Be in touch with your adventurous side and set yourself trekking a high mountaintop with a cave waiting for you at the zenith.

Explore the short-spanned cave called the Pedang and Ring Cave and be convinced that Vang Vieng is a must-visit place for thrill seekers.

Tham Poukham

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This very place is usually crowded with tourists due to the fact that this river has a makeshift bamboo bridge for sightseeing.

Tham Poukham is also dotted with vendors selling local stuff; security is at its finest as there are a lot of policemen roving the grounds and is mesmerized by the nearby Sleeping Golden Buddha.

Xang Cave

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Dubbed to be a well maintained cave due to its well-lighted exterior and managed staircases for tourist convenience, Xang Cave is slowly rising to fame as one heck of a destination in Vang Vieng.

At the peak of the cave, you’d have a breathtaking view of the farms circling the city and the directions inside won’t really require you the services of a tour guide.

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Start a new life in Boston

The lively city of Boston is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United State. Boston has over 12 million tourists and visitors yearly from the country and all over the world.

The city is known for their world-class educational institutions, cultural centers and sport franchise centers. This city also showcases and holds the rich culture of American history, and tourism is the main source of New England’s industries, and considered as the region’s social and commercial place and center.

The city of Boston is the ultimate place for your dream vacation with it perfects mixture of trendy and historic of New England’s appeal, for sure it will make you love the city and come back for more.

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Location

Boston is located in the Massachusetts’s Peninsula. It is a few hours away to the southern part of Maine and the northern part in Rhode Island. It is also positioned in the mouths of the two rivers, Charles and Mystic.

These rivers flow into the Boston’s inner harbor and then go straight to the Boston Harbor which is located and part of the Massachusetts Bay and that leads to the North of Atlantic Ocean.

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Climate

Boston has four distinct seasons to offer its visitors. It has a hot summer during the months of May through late September this is the perfect months to visit the city because most of the attractions are open; the temperature ranges from mid to upper 20C.

Summer starts during the months of late June and early August this is the best of time of the year to visit beaches around the city. While fall season is from the mid of October and winter time is during the month of January that has a low temperature that ranges from -5C to 7C.

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Transportation

Boston has its own airport called the Boston Logan International Airport. This is the main gateway to Boston and New England. It is in the eastern part of Boston and 3 miles away from downtown. It is very easy to connect to and from the road, sea or rail and it is also a host to different car rental companies.

The Boston Logan International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the United States of America. 

It has lots of flights coming in and out including the domestic and international flights to destinations around the world. This airport has four terminals and six hubs making it as the major transport point for New England.

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What to See

Freedom Trail

Freedom Trail is one of the famous attractions in Boston it is a 2.5 route that leads the visitors to 16 historically significant sites and monuments that has a unique and authentic treasure. Explore the museums, churches, burying grounds.

This place is highly educational for everyone. If you want to get to know and discover the rich history of the American Revolution, this is the best place for you because every step in this trail tells a beautiful story.

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Faneuil Hall

Faneuil Hall or also known as the Cradle of Liberty, the merchant named Peter Faneuil built it in the year 1740. It was originally built as a market hail and it was presented to the public on the condition it should be.

On the ground floor of this hall you will find different kinds of market stalls, and on the upper floor you will find the council chamber which was considered as the meeting room of revolutionaries during the 18th and 19th centuries.

While on the fourth floor the visitors will discover the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Museum that displays weapons, uniforms and paintings of some significant American battles.

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North Market, South Market and Quincy Market

The attached to the Faneuil Hall are the marketplace includes three long halls, which are the North Market, South Market, and Quincy Market.

This was built during the early 19th century, and now it is occupied by a vibrant variety of boutiques, good for souvenir shopping like jewelry, clothing, and gifts, restaurants, cheap food stalls and other exhibition places.

These markers are best to visit during summer because there would be street performers and buskers putting on shows in the street around the market.

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Be time warped in the historical city of Pula

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Investing in its preservation of Roman architecture and the wondrous beaches dotting the whole town, Pula is slowly being recognized as one of the many reasons to visit Croatia.

Not being marred by continuous industrialization, the town folk retained the glorious beauty of the city itself and laid contented with the resources they have been harnessed from their land.

If you want to feast thy eyes to towering structures of history and be time warped as far as the Olden Times, then don’t think twice in paying Pula a quick visit and never regret any bit of it.

You won’t just be bored by the yellowing stones of architecture since you can still treat yourself with the cool of the humongous beach sets on its outskirts.

Pula is your secret haven in Croatia’s climbing feats to modernization and is thrilled to seek the mysteries behind this glorious town.

Location

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Nestled within the arms and boulders of the Alps Mountain Range, Pula is your perfect destination if you want to be surrounded with nature’s ultimate wonders.

Spanning a humongous land and water area of 12,760 hectares, you’ll definitely find enjoyment with the town’s vast and rich space.

Pula is bordered by the islands of Kozada and Jerolim on its northern tip while Verudela, Musil and Lungomare can be found on its western edges.

Due to Pula’s south is the commercialized portion and the island part of Veruda while the cities and mountain ranges of Busoler, Valdebek, Monteserpo and Valmade are crowding the eastern side.

Climate

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With Pula’s highly wished location in the middle of the Alps, it experiences a humid subtropical climate under the Koppen Climate Classification. Technically, the weather to greet you once settle in Pula would be very nice—summers just right to the touch in the morning then temperatures drop significantly for you comfort at night.

In an estimated annual figure, temperatures are said to play within the range of 24-degrees Celsius and 6-degrees Celsius. Pula’s ambient air is typically humid. Rainfall usually can be expected in the months of December and January with an average of 3.90 inches of precipitation.

If you want to take more time skinny-dipping on Pula’s beachfronts, get your backs packed for the months of July and August when the sun is at its zenith.

Transportation

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One way in getting to Pula is through a connecting flight to Zagreb via the Pula Airport, which is a good 6-kilometer distance from the city center. In summers, which are at peak season, you’d be lucky enough to catch flights onto either European cities via charter flights through Germanwings and RyanAir.

If you’re looking for a more convenient way of getting around Pula, the best option that you’d put into consideration is by taking local bus rides at the Pula Bus Terminal located just around the city’s amphitheater.

There had been many bus lines that can cater to your travel needs and can even transport you to cities as far as Venice and Trieste. From the month of June until September, you’d be able to also catch fun passenger ferries to take you on different beach locations and nearby cities or towns.

What to See

Lighting Giants

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With the mighty creativity that Dean Skira has channeled, an 1856 Uljanik shipyard has been converted into a glowing tourist attraction, which is now known as the Lighting Giants.

The lighting master has put decorative lights to the then decaying wreck and is currently available for public display every night starting at 9PM.

Roman Amphitheatre

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Easily one of Pula’s most famous landmarks, the Roman Amphitheater is just how you’d imagine it from history books and travel sites.

Built with pure limestone and have stood still, despite weathering, this site is now home to shows and music festivals.

You might also stay in for the weekly Spectacula Antiqua, which is a commemorative show showcasing gladiator fights, all complete with the proper costume and Roman drama.

Triumphal Arch of Sergius

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Marking the boundary of Old Pula, the Triumphal Arch of Sergius has been erected since 27 BC and is still mightily standing now being treated as a historical site and artifact.

Historical & Maritime Museum of Istria

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If you want to be acquainted with how Pula townsmen nurtured and flourished by the blessings of maritime and the sea, then pay a visit at the Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria.

Decked with hundreds of artifacts well-preserved for future generations’ reference, be astounded as aside from the fact that this behold things from the distant past, it is also standing in a historical 17th-century Venetian hilltop.

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Be enamored with Pazin as how Jules Verne did

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Known worldwide for the chasm and the castle bundle, this greenish patch of land in Croatia is your dream destination if you wanted to exhale the strong aroma of nature every single second.

The laid back aura and the carefree vibe that’s being displayed by its locals is one heck of an advantage to those who crave for tranquility within their getaway.

When you’re one of the many who excels in outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and climbing, you’d also find this place a beauty due to the endless possibilities that one can do outside.

The linked trails of streams through forests, the swaying leaves of towering trees and the silent hum of animals lurking in the distance, all capped with the hospitality emanating from every cheap hostel and household, Pazin is truly a magical place to be in.

Location

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Known to be an Istria’s administrative seat, Pazin is located and connected to almost any known place within the country. Specifically located in the middle of the Istrian peninsula, Pazin is scarcely inhabited by locals with just a population of almost 11,000 for both urban and rural settlements.

Some of the cities that surround Pazin include Umag and Rovinj, both conveniently can be accessed. Currently, there are little divisions that comprise Pazin, which includes Beram, Bertosi, Butoniga, Heki, Lovrin, Lindar, Vela Traba and Zarecje.

Climate

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Due to its strategic location being in the center of everything, Pazin experiences what the rest of Croatia does when it comes to its weather. As according to the Koppen Climate Classification, Pazin is under the marine west coast climate which equates to two seasons and high probability of rainfall every day.

The months of June and July are deemed the hottest and temperatures are set as high as 37-39-degree Celsius. The heat gradually drops down and the cold months of November until February can be felt and can go as frigid as -2-degree Celsius.

All throughout the year, rainfall is experienced with July with the lowest precipitation count of 2.55 inches while December recorded at 4.87 inches of rain showers. April is said to be the rainiest month though, with almost 13 days of rainy days recorded per annum.

Transportation

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Generally, you won’t be able to catch a flight to get in and get out of Pazin as there is no available terminal near it. As of current writing, there are no plans of getting an airport in place of the city just yet.

The very intrinsic bus system is the best way for you to travel from the nearest airport to Pazin which can take up to 6 hours depending on the place of origin. The bus lines hovering around the city would also give you access to be transported onto neighboring cities such as Pula and Zagreb.

A taxi cab, which is rather uncommon, is also available for you to scan the city’s travel spots, but it will be best for you to go places on foot. Bicycles for rent can also be an alternative and is available within the city.

What to See

Pazin Chasm

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Undeniably one of Pazin’s most treasured travel destinations, The Chasm is a natural architecture made to please the adventurer ego in you. Dropping down to a 100 meter dive, the Chasm will then end onto the bottom where the Pazincica River sloshes.

The very spot has been a peg for some of Jules Verne’s work and the entrances can be found by Hotel Lovac or a cave maze guided by an expert. The natural canyon can best be enjoyed for city viewing or just for sheer outdoor activity.

Castle

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Just adjacent from the equally famous Chasm, Pazin’s Castle is also a notable landmark which has been built AD 983. This glorious castle is made from an amalgamation of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance architecture and is now home to two small museums.

Get your cameras ready and take a photo by this looming Pazin original and feel the ethnicity being reverberated within its walls.

Lighthouse

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Located on the westernmost tip of the Istrian peninsula, the Lighthouse, built and incepted in 1818 is by far one of the best and the tallest lighthouses around the world.

You’d be delighted to know that this piece of history has been off for rent in a weekly span just for the enjoyment of the lucky few who can afford the fees.

The Lighthouse is your best bet to go to when you wanted to see a panoramic view and the sweeping greens of Pazin or if this is your idea of a romantic day cap, and then book ahead as early as you can.

Ethnographic Museum

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Located inside the infamous Pazin Castle, the Ethnographic Museum would definitely give you the best chills as this is home to several artifacts that scopes a total of 4200.

The collection present and well-preserved inside the museum is comprised of tools, pottery and garments used by the local and olden Istrian locals.

The way the stuff has been maintained would definitely leave you gaping in awe.

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A closer look to Golden Bay: Drifting to one of New Zealand’s perfect holiday spot

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The sun is yet to peak at the horizon, but there’s already a murmur of activity as the lazy morning comes knocking in the form of delish breakfast and popping of joints.

And as the sun travels on its constant rhythm across the sky, so does the holiday-goers going from one destination to the next.

From enjoying the water through swimming and water sports to an adventure walk and horse ride and to everything else in between, there is always something for everyone.

Perhaps Golden Bay is not anymore New Zealand’s kept secret and not as remote as we would like it to be. Yet Golden Bay’s magic and charm are yet to fade and there’s a high possibility it wouldn’t be.

LOCATION

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Golden Bay is located at the tip of South Island particularly on its northwestern part. Golden Bay is above Nelson and bounded by two of the region’s national park: Kahurangi National Park and Abel Tasman National Park. On the northern region of Golden Bay is Farewell Spit a long, thin coast separating the place from the sea.

CLIMATE

Golden Bay is no doubt a popular place for international visitors as well as for the locals. During summer, its peak season, hundred thousands of tourists descend upon the area as well as during the school holidays, so the crowd is really massive.

For a more blissful visit to Golden Bay traveling at an off-season would be best. You can have the area to yourself and some of the few. February, the end of summer season is a good time to go as well as during autumn (March – May) and start of spring (September – November). Autumn is slightly cooler from summer and spring has an erratic behavior, yet it is still worth a chance.

Being located at the tip of South Island, Golden Bay is one of the sunniest places in New Zealand, so visitors of the off-season would still be able to enjoy long daylights.

TRANSPORTATION

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Visitors going to Golden Bay often comes from Nelson where their accommodations are located meaning Golden Bay is only a part of their itinerary. From Nelson, you have to make the slow and the long climb over Takaka Hill or more popularly known as the “Marble Mountain.” the drive will take four to five hours.

It is also the same if you take Queen Charlotte Sounds if you came from Picton in which tourists are dropped off there through ferries. If you’re from Christchurch, you have to take the Lewis Pass, Murchison, Nelson and Highway 60, where it will also lead you through the scenic drive of Takaka Hill. The drive will take around seven hours.

ATTRACTION

Adventure along the road

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While it was already established that the slow climb to Takaka Hill is already a delight in itself due to the scenic view of the mountain, another gemstone of this journey Te Waikoropupu Springs.

Four kilometers northwest of SH60 lie the largest freshwater spring in the country. Also known as “Pupu Spring,” it vents a rough estimate of 14,000 liters per second disturbing the sand and making them seem like dancing together with the flora thriving in the place.

The Maori tribes, which are the naives of the place, considers the springs a sacred place.

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Another delight for the journey to Golden Bay is the Ngarua Cave. The caves are gorged out massive spaces of karst from Takaka Hill and features Moa bones as well as other subterranean marvels. However, access is limited to guided tours.

Mussel Inn

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Before you reach Farewell Spit, the journey would not be complete without stopping at Mussel Inn. It is a popular pub between Takaka and Collingwood where you will experience New Zealand at its finest and most genuine sight.

The pub is a cosy, creaking-timber place where there is lively music, brown beer brewed with manuka, and a delicious homemade food.

Farewell Spit

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Farewell Spit is a whole new adventure. It is along sandy beach wrapping around Golden Bay and separating it from the sea. It is a long walk to the lighthouse where you will see multitudes of birds, as the place is a famed bird sanctuary.

Apart from bird watching, you can also ride on a shaggy Icelandic horse and observe the scenery of almost desolate ocean and dramatic landscape Farewell Spit.

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Some horse trekking activities are en route to Wharariki beach and vice versa in which it takes around three hours of horseback riding.

The place in which it takes place is called Cape Farewell. There are also some trips that take overnight, depending on the prior agreements.

Wharariki Beach

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Wharariki Beach is popular for its seal colony. They are located in the eastern part of the area, particularly in Cape Farewell where there are also rock pools.

Due to the continuous crashing of waves to rocks and sand, massive dunes are formed on the coast of Wharariki.

The best time to visit the beach would be on a low tide where you can go as far as the massive rock formations and have a blissful walk along its coastline.

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Be blown away by the beauty of Ruse

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Structures found in a place are an unspoken way of telling history and narrating the culture that’s dressing it. Wrap yourself in the beauty of praise worthy establishments and scenic views found in the ‘Small Vienna’ of Bulgaria, city of Ruse.

Allow the charm of the place embrace you and the allure of the night captivates you in its own unique way. Fall in love with the place that effortlessly channels the promise of tranquility in a pristine and romantic way.

Location

Ruse is a northeastern city in Bulgaria. This is the fifth biggest city in the country and plays an important role when it comes to trade and commerce.

This is because of the fact that Ruse is situated on the highest bank of Danube River that why there is no surprising that Bulgaria’s valuable port is located in here.

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Climate

Ruse falls under the category of places that possess continental climate. Being close to the river, winters in this place can be windy and relatively cold. Summers on the other hand can be very hot.

The average temperature during this season would play at around 25 degree Celsius. Driest month would be March while most precipitation occurs every June.

July is considered as the wettest month and January being the coldest.

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Transportation

The city can be reached via air from the nearest airport located in Bucharest. Other routes would be taking either Sofia or Varna airport.

Travelers do not need to worry because the city is well developed when it comes to the field of transportation.

There are railroads connecting to key cities like of Budapest, Kyiv, Moscow, Athens and Istanbul. Taking a bus or through a cruise are other ways of getting here.

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Attractions

Building of the tax administration

This beautiful structure serves as the center of the symbol of the city. It was founded in 1902. The beautifully made facade made it one of the major tourist attractions in whole Ruse.

The seven-roof statue makes this edifice, even more unique. This art shows symbols of music, agriculture, defense, arts, science and free spirit flight.

The top most part dons the emblem of commerce in the form of Mercury.

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Museum of the city style of life

Also called Kaliopa House, this museum is located in a building where the Prussian consulate used to live. The museum shows the role of the city as a gateway of urban living in Bulgaria.

There are pieces of furniture and memoirs from Vienna that exhibits Vienna culture and its contribution to the Bulgarian way of living.

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Park Rusenski Lom

This is a natural formation. The park consists of towering rocks and caves with lushes and greeneries around. The place serves as a house for a lot of species, both plants and animals.

Flora Rusenski Lom Park alone has 902 species on it while the fauna are the habitat for around 10 kinds of amphibians.

Some parts are UNESCO protected that’s why tourists should be extra observant when it comes to visiting the place.

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Experience beach and wildlife all at once in Chincoteague

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Be extra adventurous and grow closer to the nature found in Chincoteague.

Have a feel of different type of relaxation as you walk through the sand bars and beaches because you’ll be most likely be accompanied by ponies and horses.

When things get lucky, you may even find you’re self-bathing with them in the same blue waters.

Location

This beach town is an island located in Accomack County, Virginia. Chincoteague is located in the state’s eastern shore and is very much accessible to mid-Atlantic cities.

The used to be a small fishing town has emerged to a distinct tourist destination, especially for those solace-seeking travelers.

Thanks to the film Misty of Chincoteague, the world has known the silent beauty residing in this nook of the earth.

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Climate

Talk about beach weather whenever summer comes on this vacation spot. Beach bums can make the most of the summer during July since this is the month, that’s considered to be the warmest.

Coldest month on the other hand is January while the annual precipitation plays at around 40 inches. 

Expect most of it during March since it is the month, that’s considered to be the wettest.

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Transportation

Chincoteague is most accessible through car ride. To get to Norfolk, take 64 east from Richmond and take 13 North afterwards.

Drive across the Chesapeake Bay-Bridge tunnel and continue heading to the Eastern Shore.

Turn right on route 175 once in Food and Lion Sonic in Oak Hall. Go past NASA base and find the banner of Chincoteague at the stoplight after the last bridge. Welcome!

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Attractions

Beaches

Be sun kissed while being up close and personal with the random presence of horses on the side.

Chincoteague has been popular for tourists who want to be silent and take a break from the chaos of the world outside this peaceful beach town.

Soak and achieve that perfect tan through the bliss and rays of from the Virginia sun.

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Biking and hiking

This vacation destination has a lot of activities to offer. If you are tired of being sun-drenched, acquire relaxation through the roads of Chincoteague by walking and biking.

The roads and the peaceful, scenic view will definitely bring inner silence, which is fair for those who want to escape from all the noise of the modern world.

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Chincoteague pony swim

This is an annual tradition that also became a major tourist attraction in the said town. Every year, expectators from all over the globe gather to witness the tradition that started in the book ‘Misty of Chincoteague.’ Ponies would swim from the Assateague channel to Chincoteague Island. The money being raised from this is usually being rendered to the betterment of the Chincoteague Fire Volunteer Department.

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