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If you were wondering what exactly a water town is, it is a small residential area built withing a network of waterways instead of roads. This particular water town is very popular for the hundreds of years of history that surrounds it. Amazingly people have managed to preserve these archaic buildings through the years and today this is an alluring historical site. Image by  岳 武  from  Pixabay   bit of history During China's Spring and Autumn periods from 770 – 476 BC, it belonged to fief Yaocheng and was called Zhengfengli. The town was later donated by Zhou Digong to the Full Fortune Temple and in 1806 was named after its donor. Most of the structures you'll see around here today were built during the period of 1368 to 1911. The mode of transport used here since early times would be a gondola. Shuang Qiao – The Twin Bridges Zhouzhuang water town has many rivers and lakes running through it. To get from one side to another with ease, 14 bridges have been built. Two of them, Yo

This dreamy island among the other thousands of islands in Thailand – Koh Phangan is a heaven for those who seek for a perfect island getaway. Getting to this tropical paradise is easy, fast, and convenient and this article will provide you a complete transportation guide. This article will explain not just about getting to the island, but also about getting around Koh Phangan because travellers often have questions about that too. Check this out! Visions of Domino, Thailand - Koh Phangan (24474127563), CC BY 2.0 Where is this island? Located in the Southern Gulf of Thailand, Koh Phangan belongs to the Surat Thani province. It's a huge island that is today a popular destination among both domestic and foreign travellers. Thanks to world-class  resorts in Koh Phangan  the likes of Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas, the area offers the best of accommodation and dining options that are authentic and mind-blowing. Getting to Koh Phangan by Plane Be it from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Hon

If you've always loved watching people whizz past on their skis in the soft snow doing all sorts of thrilling tricks and looking cool, then you are sure to want to try it yourself. Let's start with the basics for beginners at the sport. Read up on a few tips before getting to your first class to be in top form. The most important skill Turning is the most important skill novice skier must master. This is what helps you to control your speed and that's basically what skiing is all about! Beginners start by taking turns on a gliding wedge or a snow plow. This turn works best on flat surfaces and gentle slopes, but you will have to acquire the skill of parallel turning to proceed to moguls and steeper terrain. This is key to learning how to control speed as well. If you are keen on learning to ski on your trip,  hotels in downtown Vancouver  the likes of Pan Pacific Vancouver can advise you on which schools to sign up with. How to edge When it comes to making a proper turn, mo

Vietnam is a truly vast nation spread across a large area with each of its cities and towns offering something different to experience. To traverse these huge distances, some choose to take flights; while this may save time, for a rewarding sightseeing experience opting for more cost-effective train travel is worth considering. Not only will you get the chance to witness the spellbinding beauty of the countryside and the coast, but it will reduce your carbon footprint too! Image Credit: Anantara Quy Nhon Villas Take the Reunification Express One of the best ways to travel by train in Vietnam is to go along the Reunification Express; this famed route spans a whopping 1,726 km and connects Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) and Hanoi. While you can begin or end the journey at either one of these two cities, ideally look to break up your journey with stops at other destinations / cities along the way. Those interested in more train journeys can also travel from Hanoi to places such as Ha

Feeling stressed or burnt out from work? Tired of the daily housework routine? Or maybe you have a case of lockdown blues after being cooped up for so long? If the answer is “yes” to one or all these questions, then it’s high time you took a holiday! With that in mind, the Maldives makes the perfect destination for a dream vacay where you can enjoy relaxation, adventures and unique experiences. Image Credit: Baros Maldives Get Away to a Private Island This may sound something only celebs do, but in the Maldives, resorts are in fact, each located on private islands! The seclusion you will experience is sublime and is the ideal contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city. If you stay at a resort in the atoll where the international airport is located, you can enjoy the added convenience of being just a short speedboat ride away from a slice of paradise; pure white sand beaches bordered by turquoise ocean waters await! Stay in a Luxurious Villa Indulge in a stay at a villa which offers

Lively, fun, interesting, and exciting at the same time, Pattaya is a great destination to visit during your days in Thailand. It's one of the best coastal escapes you come across in the country, and you have a wide variety of things to engage in even throughout one whole week here. From having fun on the beach to getting about in Pattaya, here's how you plan your next trip here! The best time to visit Pattaya Pattaya is known as a sunny destination mostly throughout the year. But, the best time to schedule your trip will be from November to February. During this season, its weather will neither be too cold nor hot, and this will be the perfect condition for any activity that you are planning to do here. But, expect to meet a lot of tourists during this season because it's also the peak tourist season. Getting to Pattaya One of the major reasons for why you can't say no to a Pattaya trip is its easy accessibility! You just have to get to Bangkok- the capital city of Tha

The Maldives is made up of 1190 little islands each wrapped up in their own collections which are called atolls. The atoll formations are all made of coral and are a very rare phenomenon. So, it would be rather complicated travelling around the Maldives when comparing it to other countries and transport within the countries. Let's get to know more. Reaching the Maldives by Air Male International Airport is the main airport in the Maldives which is where your flight from wherever in the world will take you to. The airport mainly gets flights from China and its neighbours Sri Lanka and India. The airport is not located on the main island of Male but rather on Hulhule Island on the North Male Atoll. Apart from Male International Airport, you will also find there are 3 other international airports. They are Maafuru International Airport, Maafuru, Gan International Airport in Gan and Hanimaadhoo Airport in Hanimaadhoo. Domestic flights are a whole other ball game and are rather frequent

Being vigilant and knowing the possible threats when travelling to a new destination is always wise. The same rule applies when you travel to Koh Samui as well. Koh Samui is, indeed, a very safe place for tourists, but issues can occur sometimes because it's always about busy roads and larger crowds. This article is about possible problems you can come across in Koh Samui so that you are prepared for everything of these. You have to be responsible for your safety, so check this out! Refrain from driving as much as possible If you are not a person who's used to driving in Asian countries (where there's a lot of traffic jams), you probably should not drive when you are in Thailand. Thailand is a country that is more prone to motor accidents due to the carelessness of drivers. The situation is worse is Koh Samui not because of other vehicles, but because of the poor road conditions. Even if you rent a motorbike (a scooter) and decide to drive it when exploring the local villag

The travel restrictions are now almost gone and the world is getting back to its normal rhythm again. But, COVID still exists and the world has no vaccine for it yet. Ways to get the work done beyond the crisis should be practiced and this is exactly what this article would do. Preparing for the post-COVID-19 world can be challenging, but that's not something we can resist. Remember the line- every dark cloud has a silver lining? Yes, this shall too. All you've got to do is to be prepared. COVID and the world – the current status No matter what people say, COVID is still a global pandemic. Countries may follow several health and safety measures to overcome this situation, but they only can suppress it until a proper vaccination is found. Business organizations have already opened their operations again adhering to the rules and regulations, and people are also getting used to the 'new-normal' schedules. Masks and hand sanitizers have become things that people never forg