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Alcatraz Prison Island San Francisco: worth escaping TO if you get the chance to

Alcatraz / Attraction review / California / san francisco / Tips for Travellers / travel / usa

Alcatraz Prison Island San Francisco: worth escaping TO if you get the chance to

…es on and off as protests, the longest lasting 19 months. Then it became a national park and open to tourists. Getting there There is one main way to get to the island, and this is through the Alcatraz Cruises company that runs a ferry around every 30 minutes from Pier 33. It is almost essential to book in advance, easiest to do online, and it is often sold out in advance. The site is alcatrazcruises.com They offer some tours but the most popular…

Japan / Tokyo

Tokyo: My tips for travellers visiting!

…bout 9am and gets back at about 7.30pm. It involves a train ride, lunch and a cable car ride. It is well worth a visit to the dramatic mountain. Kitanomaru National Garden, Tokyo, Japan Kitanomaru National Garden, Tokyo, Japan Tokyo, Japan  …

PODCAST 18 : PRINCETON NEW JERSEY

podcast / Princeton / Tips for Travellers / Top Tips / travel / travel podcast

PODCAST 18 : PRINCETON NEW JERSEY

…Site of the Battle of Princeton in 1777, this park is now recognized as a national historic landmark. American victories here helped raise spirits for the cause of independence, and General George Washington proved his leadership abilities to the fledgling nation. The Mercer Oak, which gave Princeton Township its symbol and was where General Hugh Mercer rested while mortally wounded, stood here for nearly 300 years until it fell in 2000. Also on…

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Travel like a local in Australia

…opping, or venture into the luxuriant rural areas of World Heritage-listed national parks and rainforests. Great entertainment To take a break from seeing the mesmerising sights available all over the country, visitors can delve into some of the different entertaining dimensions of this exotic land. There are dazzling casinos on hand, scattered over various miles of Aussie land, which people can witness some fantastically amusing gambling experien…

Florida

What Are The Seven Best Things About Florida?

…lling around the canals throughout the complex, as it is situated within a national park and wildlife preserve. Watch my Kennedy Space Center highlights video: Website: https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com Tips For Travellers Podcast on Kennedy Space Center: http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/4319224 #3 Miami South Beach Strolling around the stylish and beautifully preserved Art Deco district along Ocean Drive Miami South Beach, it is rema…

White Water Rafting Oulanka National Park Finland with Ruka Safaris Photo:Adrienne Pitts http://www.adriennepitts.com

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Finland’s Summer Wilderness Ruka-Kuusamo – Tips For Travellers Podcast #243

White Water Rafting Oulanka National Park Finland with Ruka Safaris Photo:Adrienne Pitts http://www.adriennepitts.com Join me, Gary Bembridge from TipsForTravellers.com, as I take you to “Europe’s Last Great Wilderness” which is the Ruka-Kuusamo region in the northern part of Finland close to the Russia border. In the show I talk about 10 surprising things I learnt and share my nine top Tips For Travellers for visitors going there in summer – whi…

Elephant Kruger National Park South Africa

Africa

African Safari Tips : 5 Tips To Prepare For Your African Safari

…lion, buffalo, leopard, rhino and elephant) then somewhere like the Kruger National Park would be perfect. However, if you know you want to see high numbers of elephants as well as hyenas, you might want to think about heading to the Chobe National Park instead. And if you’re hoping to see tigers…you’re on the wrong continent. Different game areas can offer different animals, so do your research (or ask your travel specialist) in order to choose t…

Tanzania

Tanzania Safari Highlights. Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangire and Maasai Village

…commended must-see places and sights to visit. These include the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Crater, Tarangire National Park and visiting a Maasai Village. I explore and show the range of wildlife to be seen and show them up close, including all of the “Big Five” (Elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo). I also discuss the best ways to travel to get to see them all. Watch my Tanzania Safari Highlights Video below:…

River Aura Turku Finland

Finland

4 Best Things To Do In Turku Finland. Tips For Travellers

…other ancient site with origins almost as old as the city. It is Finland’s National Shrine and residence of the Archbishop of Finland. It is also regarded as Finland’s most valuable historical monument building. The huge tower visible from many parts of Turku is over 100 metres high. The cathedral runs services in multiple languages and is also an important venue for music events and concerts as well as this religious role. Inside it is impressive…

5 Reasons Cruising Galapagos Wasn't What I Expected. At All!

Cruise Tips / Galapagos

5 Reasons Cruising Galapagos Wasn’t What I Expected. At All!

…m were all Galapagos residents, as to be a licensed guide in the Galapagos National Park they must be. The cuisine was mostly regional dishes, using locally sourced ingredients. Packed Schedule It was a fuller, more demanding, and tiring schedule than any expedition cruise I’ve been on. I had three active activities off the ship per day, with early starts of 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM for the first. Every day there were hikes with a dry or wet landing off…

Cruise Tips

Incredible Train Journeys Every Cruiser Should Consider. And Why!

…gers from Whittier and Anchorage to the wildlife lodges they own in Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Their cruisers travel on beautiful glass-domed trains through the dramatic Alaskan landscapes with breakfast, lunch, and cocktails available. The train trip takes between 9 and 10 hours with guides giving commentary explaining the sights, wildlife, and stories of the area. Rocky Mountaineer Thirdly, although the lines don’t own it, many offer pa…