Keeping Track of the Past in Aswan

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Despite the constant development that the whole of Egypt is succumbing into, one little town called Aswan is not as frenetic as the rest to put everything in a hastened pace. Drawing inspiration from how it was before as a commercial center, Aswan have decided to take a break from all the hassles and bustles of eager forwards and stay within the confines of idle and comfort.

Whilst Aswan might not be as advanced as other cities, they thrive into giving you a laid-back vibe, which is quite unusual for an Egyptian city, and the town would make you feel floating in mid-air with all the slowed movements happening around.

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The history that this town beholds is just magical that making them live their old ways is never at all regrettable.

Rebel on huge granite boulders and find joy in the town’s Nubian-pegged roofs, hear the calming flow of the humongous Nile River rumbling from a distance and be comforted by the fact that Aswan is just off-the-charts for plethora of tourists taking every inch of available space.

Location

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Aswan is technically connected to the infamous Nile River, which is just 0.64 kilometers away. 

Specifically, the town is located on Egypt’s southern tip and is just a quick north from Aswan Dams.

Currently, the city had stretched its land scope up to the small isle of Elephantine and is being inhabited by a total of 290,327 persons as of 2012. The town is also slightly elevated at 636 feet above sea level.

Climate

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Much just like the rest of Egypt, Aswan is classified to be experiencing a dry desert climate as according to the Koppen Climate Classification. Tied with Luxor, Aswan is dubbed to have the driest and most scorching summer episodes within the whole city in an annual scale. Temperatures in Aswan is normally above the 40-degree Celsius range with 49.5-degrees Celsius as the peak temperature to be recorded.

When the sun is not at its zenith, temperatures drop to its lowest at 8.7-degrees Celsius and normally happen during the month of January. While it is an accepted fact that weather in Aswan is predominantly hot, the town’s sunshine hours are also at its best harnessing a grand total of 3,862 hours of sunshine all throughout the year.

Rainy days can be found during the months of August and September but not registering a high amount of accumulated precipitation and can just get a miniscule amount of 1.4 millimeters per year.

Transportation

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If getting in and out via air travel, tourists and locals can succumb to the offering of the Aswan International Airport located at the town’s southern area. In here, people can get scheduled flights to nearby cities and regions, as well as international flights to selected countries from all over the planet.

Due to the fact that Aswan is known to be a bit huge as compared to other Egyptian cities, public and mass transportation is of huge importance to everyone living here. Bus systems and train lines are well placed all over town, providing their visitors a more convenient method of getting to one place to another.

Luckily, taxi and rickshaw are of the same essence as these are readily available within the city if you want to basically roam around from one landmark to the other. There are also two public ferries situated around town to give you a full-blast access to water passageways going to the Aswan Museum, Siou, West Aswan and the legendary Tombs of Nobles.

What to See

Tombs of the Nobles

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The much celebrated and well-revered Tombs of the Nobles might actually scare you away, but we’re telling you, this shouldn’t. Aswan takes pride to this legendary landmark and treated this as one of the most taken care of destination in the whole of Egypt.

In here, you’d be able to see tombs of people who have made an impact to all Egyptian history and are dated as far back as the Old and Middle Kingdom epoch.

Unfinished Obelisk

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Aside from the Tombs of the Nobles, Aswan also owns the so-called Unfinished Obelisk, which can raise your eyebrows due to its very name. This towering creation of impeccable architecture is actually an avenue of history and archaeology due to its specific eye for detail.

Technically, this obelisk has been left abandoned by those who erected it and yet, the very anti-climatic characteristic of the rock made it perfect in the eyes of tourists and experts alike.

Aswan Botanical Gardens

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Located on Elephantine’s west bank, the Aswan Botanical Gardens is a haven for those who value flora and fauna in inexplicable level. In here, you’d be immersed in an extensive array of plants and palms, flowers and other stunning botanical elements scoping a total land area of 6.8 hectares.

Locals, normally in groups, crowd the area with their makeshift picnic spots that definitely would be an opportunity for you to roam around and see how Aswan people go about their lives.

Aswan Temple

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The Continuous Rise of La Libertad to Travel Fame

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After being stained from the advent of drug abuse and other petty crimes, many have thought that El Salvador’s La Libertad won’t be able to bounce back.

But after the relentless help of the government and the resiliency found in the locals of this municipality, the beautiful port area of La Libertad is now slowly climbing back to being one of the country’s prime travel destinations.

Now that security is bound and locked, more and more tourists are now trying their luck to feel the cheery vibe and alluring dazzle of the beach when sunlight touches it.

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With hard work and cooperation from everybody, tourists can now visit this place without any worries—be entitled to sit on newly-opened cafeterias, bountiful restaurants with the freshest produce and be scalded by the sun’s rays as you stay outside for unlimited swimming.

La Libertad, considering its sensitive past, is now stronger and far more gorgeous, waiting for everyone to come and enjoy its surreal characteristics for summer vacation

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Location

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Covering a total land area of 638.2 square miles including the general urban vicinity, La Libertad is now home to a whopping population of 747,662 citizens and is subdivided into 22 separate municipalities.

Facing the glorious sea, La Libertad is located in the northeast side of El Salvador and is slightly elevated from the rest of the country at 30 meters above sea level.

Climate

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One of the many reasons why La Libertad is such a haven for sea addicts is due to the fact that it’s under the desert climate class, according to Koppen.

This simply means that throughout the whole the year, the chance of experiencing rainfall is slim to none.

The months of February and March are deemed to be the hottest, recording a temperature of 27-28-degrees Celsius.

On the other hand, August is said to be the coolest month of all with a median temperature of 22.1-degrees Celsius. This can be lower depending on how much heat was lost during the summer season.

Ironically, February is also considered to be the wettest month, accumulating 51 millimeters of rainfall if there would be instances of showers. The annual measurement of La Libertad’s average temperature is at 24.2-degrees Celsius, just enough for a pleasurable swim at the beach.

Transportation

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Technically, there’s no way for you to enter La Libertad directly from any domestic or international flights. Just like any beachfront municipalities, every tourist would start their journey at El Salvador’s main international airport and take it from there.

From the airport, there are many taxis that you can hire, but it is suggested that you go for scheduled van trips and coast shuttles to La Libertad to avoid a hefty fee.

If you want to save money, you can ride the public buses en route to the municipality, but you must ensure that you’re prepped for a long trip that is only available during day time. Take note of specific bus routes such as Trip 102, which will transport you to the nearest terminal to La Libertad.

Once inside the realms of this magical place, you can easily scan for travel spots and nearby places of interest just by merely walking, or by renting a bicycle if available.

What to See

Parque Nacional Walter T Deininger

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Spanning a humongous land area of 18 kilometers of trail, the Parque Nacional Walter T Deininger is a gem that’s perched within the realms of La Libertad.

Named after Walter Deininger, this wondrous feat of natural preservation is home to caducifolio and galeria, which are typically two different types of rain forests. Unleash the outdoor buff in you as you weave along towering flora and the Earth creaking beneath you as you walk.

Playa San Diego

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If you wish to embody a whole-day swimming extravaganza, then head straight to Playa San Diego and quench your thirst with one heck of an experience.

Playa San Diego is popular for its clear beaches and powdery shores together with the strings of restaurants that will feed you with plates of shrimps, live catch and hotel-style food.

Iglesia

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Known to be the only place of worship that can be found near the beach, Iglesia is something that you shouldn’t miss if you want to have a peaceful moment amid all the fun outside.

Though not decrepit, Iglesia somewhat resembles a normal home with a towering fence, and despite its simplistic facade, it is not hard to see as more tourists pay their respects to this home of faith and religion.

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Cleanse and Be Fulfilled with Lalibela’s Quaint Ambience

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Religion is a human concept that has gone beyond borders of reason and belief. It is something that most people lean on during the toughest and happiest times, and it is where some gain the power of life and security. Though such a controversial field of society to discuss and prod on, when one talks about it, respect and acceptance would definitely follow. If you want to be doused with all things religious, then get your travel list ready and jot down a town in Ethiopia called Lalibela.

Widely known to be a World Heritage Site, this small town is pegged on churches that have a very distinct rock-sculpted characteristic. No matter how grand it is in photos and tons of verbal stories, Lalibela is still better seen and felt first hand. Surprise yourself when you visit Lalibela and experience worship and relaxation at the same time through the locals’ hospitality and warm accommodation.

Location

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Smack right in the heart of Ethiopia, Lalibela is located on the northern edge of the country. Specifically, Lalibela can be seen on the infamous Semien Wollo Zone of the Amhara Ethnic Division, and is a good 67 kilometers away from the country’s capital city.

Lalibela is slightly elevated than its neighboring cities and towns at an estimated 2,500 meters above sea level. Currently, Lalibela is home to a minuscule 14,668 residents and an ample amount of World Heritage sites, churches and other wondrous feats of nature and modern architecture.

Climate

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Due to its observable high elevation from the ground, Lalibela, according to the Koppen Climate Classification, experiences a warm steppe climate mixed in with strong winds and lower temperatures. Precipitation is not much of an event in this small town, and it normally just happens on the months of July and August.

Temperatures in Lalibela range from 24-29-degrees Celsius all year round. The lowest recorded temperature is at 9-degrees Celsius, which can be felt in the months of December and January. 

Accumulated precipitation can go as high as 100 millimeters in afternoon rain, depending on the amount of rain hours, which are normally at 7-8. The hottest months are May and June.

Transportation

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Luckily, Lalibela does have its very own aviation terminal, the Lalibela Airport, which can be very rigid at times due to the fact that they are always overbooked. Flights are catered by Ethiopian Airlines and are normally on a very strict schedule, so better make sure that you’d show up on your chosen time and date, or you’ll miss the chance of flying in and out at all.

The aforementioned airport is a good 30-minute taxi ride from Lalibela’s city center and cab rides are known to be hefty, so better be smart in paying up your fare. From the equally famous town of Addis Ababa, you can catch bus rides, which usually last for a two-day journey with stops at Dessie.

Once in Lalibela, getting around is never difficult as you can catch minibuses giving rides that would drop and pick you up in the town’s major points of interest. If you’re feeling frenetic, you can always walk around the city, which is actually not huge in terms of land area.

What to See

Rock-Hewn Churches

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Known to be included on UNESCO World Heritage Site list, Lalibela’s Rock-Hewn Churches are now marking the city’s fame on several blog sites and travel books. This wondrous feat of architecture features well-defined churches that are said to be hewn straight from a huge boulder of rock and is amazing on its outside and inside structure.

A visit to the set of these rock-hewn churches would come with schedules and a fee, so better book in advance for you not to miss out on the chance.

Lalibela World Cultural Centre

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A city won’t be complete without a museum, and so the Lalibela World Cultural Centre was crafted. This complex is home to a handful of Lalibela’s local art, which showcases the town’s historical background through a collection of painting, glass-enclosed artifacts and well-preserved items from the golden age.

This museum also works as a good exhibit site for Lalibela artists who want to put their creativity on display.

Bet Abba Libanos

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Bet Abba Libanos is quite distinct from the rest of the Rock-Sculpted churches due to the fact that it’s a hypogenous place of worship.

This specific church boasts Aksumite architecture and looks grand and huge from the inside.

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Don’t Be Jaded with Maracaibo’s Ambivalence

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Reaping the benefits of being an oil melting pot and Venezuela’s second largest city, the rather confusing vibe from the city of Maracaibo is more than enough to keep you attracted and intrigued.

Yes, Maracaibo is actually the country’s heart when it comes to oil production and yet; this scorching town is more than just being an economy booster. Set upon the feisty lands of Lago de Maracaibo, the city is also blooming with astonishing and eye-catching structures and edifices that shout history and culture.

The transition made by the Maracaibo locals is just amazing, from being the skilled oil workers to the laid-back populace who strive on cheap thrills and bar visits. The city is generally bland at first sight, but getting to know how Maracaibo survives day by day makes you want to look for more exciting activities to do and places of interest to admire.

The metropolis is a huge expanse of suburban life throbbing with loud music, fast-paced movement and the conventional merry crowd, while on the other side of town lies the serious and silent humming of machines on the production line.

Location

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Specifically, Maracaibo is in Venezuela’s northwestern edge and is officially divided into 18 parts. The city can be found on the strait that interconnects the lake of the same name and the well-known Gulf of Venezuela.

After Caracas, Maracaibo is deemed to be the country’s second largest city with a land area of 538-square miles and is currently being inhabited by almost 2,000,000 citizens. Some of the locals have tagged Maracaibo as the “Beloved Land of the Sun”.

Climate

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Due to its proximity to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Maracaibo is known to be one of the most arid cities of the country, and is classified to experience a semiarid climate as according to Koppen.

All throughout the year, Maracaibo is set to be scorching on temperatures of 35.1-degrees Celsius to the hottest mark of 39.6-degrees Celsius. Despite the heat in the city, rainfall isn’t much of a surprise at all, as it generally precipitates particularly in September until November.

On an annual scale, sunshine hours accumulated by Maracaibo are at 2,611 while precipitation garners a minuscule amount of 22.85 inches.

Transportation

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If you’re traveling by air, Maracaibo has the La Chinita International Airport, which is a good 17-kilometer distance from the city center. Here, you’d have multiple options on which carrier to fly with and you’d be surprised to know that almost all destinations, on an international scale, are catered here.

If you happen to come from Colombia’s Santa Maria town, you’d be able to get a bus ride from there going to Maracaibo easily. This mode of transport is also possible with other towns, to and fro locations such as San Cristobal Caracas and Merida.

Once inside Maracaibo, you will have the option to roam around via taxi, public bus rides, and the cheap yet sophisticated Metro subway, or just by plain walking.

What to See

Museo de Arte Contemporaneo del Zulia

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Specifically, you’d be able to find the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo del Zulia within the university’s central grounds at the city’s northwest area.

This museum is somewhat categorized as a modern and futuristic one, with focus on modern installments of art and displays shown through their extravagant exhibition halls.

Vereda del Lago

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Known to be one of the most noticeable and visited public landmarks in the city, the Vereda del Lago is a good five-kilometer distance north of the city.

Here, you’d be able to visit an aquamarine park, get you body moving via the paintball court, or just sit upon a bench and watch the Maracaibo life swirl around right before your very eyes.

Casa de la Capitulacion

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Originally called the Casa Morales, the historical value possessed by the presently called Casa de la Capitulacion is beyond measure.

Erected in the late 18th century, this edifice is now restored to its finest, leaving the imprints of the past still visible on the interior design and other stocked items that tourists can openly visit while they’re in Maracaibo.

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Have a trip in Larnaca

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It may look like another regular beach destination, but its appeal is way past more than just the salty water and fine shores.

Beyond the magnificence brought about by the sparkling blue waters surrounding it, the heart of the city offers beautiful spots that reminisce its glorious history and the lavish structures inspired by the famous era before the present time.

Become intimate with the beautiful buildings found here that boast opulence and charm.

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Location

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This city is surrounded by palm trees, and can be found in the southern coast of Cyprus. Larnaka is third among the largest cities in the country following Nicosia and Limmasol.

Nearby places include Livadhia and Aradhippou. It is specifically located at 34.92291 latitude, and 33.6233 longitude and elevated 9 meters above sea level.

Climate

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The climate in Larnaka goes well with its beaches. Its Mediterranean climate is a good fit due to long summers and mild winters. The hot season is from July to September while dry periods happen between May and July.

July is the perfect month to get to the beach because this is the driest month. October, on the other hand, happens to be the wettest. Beach bums might want to take note of avoiding this month due to the amount of rainfall that occurs during this period.

Transportation

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The largest airport in Cyprus is found in this very city. Located 6 km away from the city center, those who would want to get to the heart of the city should hail a cab.

However, be informed that while the law assigns cab drivers to use meters, some do not use them and resort to an arranged rate.

Attractions

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This is the ancient time found in the middle of modern times. This city kingdom was founded in 13 BC and serves as the reminder of the civilization that flourished within the city.

There are different archeological sites found in this destination mostly religious temples and mercantile remains.

(7) Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement

These circular houses made of mudbrick are one of the key sites of study for knowing how early civilizations made a living.

The archeological remains are useful, especially for getting to the depth of knowing the Mediterranean culture that arose during ancient times.

(8) Grand Mosque – Djámi Kebír

The mosque is still being visited by Muslims, and was built during the 16th century. Just a stone’s throw away from the Larnaka fort, this edifice of Muslim religion is a sight to behold due to its rustic architecture, whose beauty is accentuated by the mountains in the background and its reflection being shown on the waters situated in front of it.

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Feeling the Provincial Air Between Cracks of Krabi’s City Flair

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Known as the hub of transportation to Thailand’s most prominent holiday spots, the beauty of Krabi couldn’t have been more understated.

This town of flourishing marine life, stunning sunsets over the seascape and a landscape of limestone and karst jutting among the mangroves, the intensity of its booming economy could still not hide the serenity of the place shining through cracks of the rock formations and whisper of the night breeze.

So if you’re looking for a place to lift all your worries all the while holding on to your urban lifestyle, the town of Krabi is a place for you.

LOCATION

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The town of Krabi is a part and the center of the Krabi province of Thailand. It is located in the 800 kilometers south of Bangkok and a neighbor to Thailand’s famed beaches.

Krabi town is among the places that cover the 160-kilometer long Krabi coastline, which in turn makes up for most of the town’s feature. Facing the Andaman Sea and landlocked by Khao Phanom and Nua Klong at the side, Krabi town cannot be missed.

CLIMATE

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The best time to visit Krabi would be when the sun is sure to shine, the sky is blue, and the water is clear and calm. This happens when the northeasterly wind is currently blowing over the province that can be witnessed from the months of December to May.

Over the course of this period, the weather progressively gets hotter with an average temperature of 32 degrees Celsius. This is defined as the dry season of a tropical climate. The other season, rainy, happens from May to November; however, the transition of seasons does not strictly follow the months. It can be early or late.

TRANSPORTATION

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Krabi Town could be reached in a number of ways. The most common and fastest way would be by plane. It has a small and fully functional airport called Krabi Airport that connects the town of Krabi an all the other places in the province to other places in Southern Thailand. It serves both domestic and international flights.

Another way would be by bus or private tour buses in which the former has a terminal directly inside the town and the latter located a few kilometers off outside. Another alternative would be through sea. The town has two mall ports: the old one, Krabi River Marina; and the recently opened one, Krabi Boat Lagoon.

Another way would be through driving to town your own in which you should have not a problem with a functional GPS since Thailand has an excellent road network.

ATTRACTIONS

Tiger Cave Temple

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Tiger Cave Temple or locally called as the Wat Tham Seua is a hill and a cave made into a temple complex as what has been usually observed in most of Thailand’s religious sites. It is only 8 kilometers away from the town central and will make for an enjoyable day trip.

Test your endurance by climbing the 1237 steps of the 600 meters karst peak and be rewarded with Buddha trinkets to match with the stunning view below. Consisting of the temple complex are limestone caves with Buddhas statues situated in different and sometimes covert places.

While this remains as the main attraction of the place, the nature also calls for the tourists to come and take a look. At the central sanctuary, you’ll find a small forest valley with group of monkeys taking a home in the cackles of trees.

Railay Beach

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Also spelled as Rai Leh, this strip of coast is the paradise only eight kilometers away from the resort town of Ao Nang and 45 minutes away from the town of Krabi. This can be reached through a longtail boat and serves to be the main attraction around the area.

Its craggy limestone formations continue to draw rock-climbing fanatics. Its serenity that is completely lacking in the hustle of town centers also adds to its appeal among tourists.

Ko Klang Mangrove Swamps

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Truly, Krabi Town is a great place to start your holiday jaunts what with the many accessible places it leads to including the Ko Klang mangrove swamps.

Through gnarled roots and narrow waterways, the scene attracts tourists for its haunting allure and then accompanies it with the exciting chills of navigating this less populated holiday spot, it is considered a gem among the rocks.

One can navigate though the swamps with kayaks. The traditional longtail boats, the one used for kayaking, is available in Krabi town’s pier.

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Never have a care whilst in Praslin’s Virgin Islands

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Nature never fails to amaze the human populace. All over this humble planet lies thousands and thousands of destinations, which would not only take your breath away, but would definitely lure you into visiting.

If you’re one of the many who finds tranquility and utter relaxation by the sound of waves, rustling trees being swayed by the sea wind or the feel of the gritty sand crunching beneath your feet, then it is inevitable that you’d daydream about going to Praslin, located in the island-dominated country of Seychelles.

Praslin would supply you with the beach-pegged vacation that you’ve been wanting for your retirement, and it is such a promising place that only the affluent have the capability to go there in a snap. Release all the city tension and work drama upon setting your sights on crystal-clear waters, towering granite rock formations and the smell of bare innocence that can only be found in Praslin.

Location

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If you’d get a map and look for Praslin in it, you might have a difficult time pinpointing this patch of land as it lies in a place where the blue marks of the sea dominate. Dubbed as Seychelles’ second largest island, this can be found in the northeastern edge of the city of Mahe and measures up to 38 square kilometers in size.

As of current data, this seemingly virgin island is home to only 6,500 residents, which also shares the rich blessing of the Indian Ocean. Praslin, despite the remote location, is organized and subdivided into two administrative tracts, which are Baie Sainte Anne and Grand Anse. Anse Volbert, one small part of the island, is known as where human settlements are placed.

Climate

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Similar to how Seychelles goes for its climate, the island of Praslin is under the tropical rainforest class. In an annual overview, Praslin would have more sunny days than gloomy afternoons as the island thrives on hot temperatures.

The coolest months are in July and August, which have an estimated temperature of 24-degree Celsius. If you want to experience Praslin in its most conducive form, then visit and go skinny-dipping on the months of May until November when the temperatures are suitable for outdoor activities without being over the top.

December is known to be the rainiest month with 18 days devoted to showers and rainfall. January averages whopping 15 inches of precipitation, while the driest is recorded at 2.48 inches for the month of June. The hottest temperature shoots as high as 31.4-degree Celsius.

Transportation

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It is not so easy to get in and out of Praslin and you’d be left with either getting on a domestic/island flight, or succumb to the more adventurous option which is a ferry service. One noted means of coming and leaving as you want by air is to use the Praslin International Airport than can drop you off or bring you from surrounding islands such as Curieuse, La Digue, Cousin, Cousine and the Island of Arade.

You’d also be shocked that while Praslin is a little island on its own right, there are also nearby and smaller islands to go to such as the Round and Chauvre Souris Island, which are both accessible via private boat rentals.

If you’re coming in from Mahe, you can also subscribe to their bus services the likes of Mason Travels for bigger groups of tourists. Cat Cocos Ferry would then be your option if you wish to get in and out of Praslin in a more pragmatic manner.

What to See

Vallee de Mai

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If you want to channel you inner biologist, then heading to the Vallee de Mai would definitely put you in a state of high.

Listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site, the enchanting coco de mer plants are grown both here and just one other island in the rest of the planet. Feast your eyes and mind through a long string of indigenous flora after several hiking trails.

Anse Lazio

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Dubbed to be one of the most perfect beaches in the world, the Anse Lazio, situated on Praslin’s northern edge, is like a picture plucked out of a literary soliloquy.

Dominated by thick shrubs on one side while the slapping waves saturate the other, Anse Lazio is more than just a beach, as you would also be treated with gigantic blocks of granite at its outskirts.

Grand Anse

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Seemingly endless, this white-sand stretch of shore is what Grand Anse is known for. You’d be able to go swimming in the clear waters of Grand Anse and never worry about being seen as this is pretty much not as commercialized as other island beach strips.

Feel a slimy profusion of harmless algae growing profoundly on some of the beachfront strips and enjoy the heat of the sun being emanated with several trees as your roof.

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6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLTFrHjdfhQ
7. http://www.topglobus.ru/krasne-fotky/strany-mira/grand-anse-beach–grenada