Canada is bordered by beautiful beaches on all sides: a paradise for water sports, picnics and relaxation.
by Suzanne Morphet
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When you think of Canada, you think of course of the winter, but Canada has no shortage of corners in which to enjoy the summer, starting with its beaches. Wonderful stretches of sand and waves, here are our top 10 beaches to have fun or just relax.
1) Long Beach, British Columbia: Stretching for 16 km on the west coast of Vancouver Island, in laréserve Pacific Rim National Park, this beach is hard sand by waves roaring and lined impenetrable rainforest. In short, the ideal place from which to shell hunting or biking.
2) The range Rathtrevor, British Columbia: She also on Vancouver Island, but on the east coast, this beach is as quiet as Long Beach is wild. The tide goes out for about a kilometer, leaving behind pools of warm water and giving way to a huge beach ideal for a picnic or fly a kite.
3) The range of Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan: This beach does not look like much, but the water is so rich in salt and other minerals that you can read quietly while floating on their backs. The Canadian version of the Dead Sea!
4) The Grand Beach, Manitoba: This sandy beach and dunes of white background (12 meters high) was featured in the top 10 beaches in the world established by Playboy. Get out your bikinis for the beach west still plugged in or playing with the kids in the soft sand of the beach.
5) The Beach Wasaga Beach, Ontario: This 14 km beach of fine sand divided into eight areas of beach is the longest in the world's freshwater. You're in paradise for water sports, but also the perfect place to just people watch!
6) Sugar Beach, Ontario: Who said a beach would be natural to look beautiful? This old converted parking at the waterfront in Toronto, is unrecognizable with its 8500 m2 of sand, pretty pink parasols and 150 Muskoka chairs.
7) The range of the Great Échouerie, Quebec, eight and a half kilometers of perfect sand at the Magdalen Islands. This is the preferred range of the Magdalen Islands, and 300 km of beaches formidable to them, they know something!
8) The sandy beach singing, PEI, Prince Edward Island: As the name suggests, sand emits soft music under your feet when you walk on this beach Provincial Park Basin Head. Moreover, water is one of the hottest on the east coast of Canada and can reach 21 degrees Celsius.
9) Parlee Beach, New Brunswick: This beach attracts those who appreciate its warm waters, supervised swimming area and daily activities program including volleyball and football. It is a bonus in Shediac, the lobster capital of the world!
10) Carters Beach, Nova Scotia: The soft white sand between your toes will give the impression of being in the tropics. It is a beach in the wild, which means no toilets or changing rooms, but what beach!
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mercredi 3 septembre 2014
Things To Do in Bangkok
Article by Gabrielle Narcy
If you are traveling in South East Asia, Bangkok is a must! Many begin their journey with a visit to this city; others are calling for a day or two at the end of their stay, before returning home.
Whatever the reason you are in Bangkok, continue reading to discover a top 10 things to see and do in this colorful city!
Discover also our article on the Best in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia ...), the most beautiful cities and regions to see on your trip enThaïlande, where to party in Thailand and our anti-Guide Bangkok things DO NOT Bangkok. And if you find the winter a bit cold and gloomy, quickly discover our article on Where to go in the sun this winter!
Take a cruise along the Chao Phraya River
This is an excellent way to explore the city! Bangkok has been called a time of "Venice of the East" and when you go down the river with its many canals, you quickly understand why. The views are magnificent and give you the opportunity to see many of the main interests of the city, like the Grand Palace, the yard of the Royal Thai Navy and Wat Arun.
Tours depart from all major piers and does not break the bank, even if prices and itineraries vary slightly. It is best to compare, but with routes from only 10 baht (0.24) with Express Boats, you do not have much to worry about the price!
If you're feeling adventurous mood, you can take a boat to Koh Kret, a small island on the Chao Phraya River. The island itself is nothing special (though pretty!) But it will give you a chance to have a perspective on the real size of Bangkok and its surrounding suburbs.
Tip: Try to leave early in the morning because the river is particularly beautiful at dawn, with the golden hues of the sun on Wat Arun.
Visit the Grand Palais
The Grand Palace is Bangkok's most famous attraction, to do at any cost. Built in 1782, the Palace is a vast complex with captivating beauty that was the residence of the Thai King. Today, the King has several residences, but the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Kingdom of Thailand, and when you visit you will be impressed by the beauty of the architecture and complexity of craftsmanship that are under your eyes.
The ideal is to spend several hours to visit the Grand Palace, in order to have time to enjoy the many beautiful buildings and magnificent paintings that make up the building. However, if you only have an hour or two to devote to this visit, be sure to take a look at Wat Phra Kaew priority (or "Temple of the Emerald Buddha"). This temple houses the revered Emerald Buddha, which dates from the 14th century. Fully decorated and adorned with precious stones, it alone is worth the price far from the entrance. Other things to see at the Grand Palais include Boromabiman Hall, Hall of Justice and the Amarinda Hall - the first residence of King Rama 1.
If you're lucky enough to be in Bangkok when the King comes to change the habit of the Emerald Buddha in March, July or November, you will enjoy an unforgettable experience because activity completely stops in town for the occasion to make room for incredible celebrations. Tickets cost 200 baht (5 euros).
Tip: If you plan to go inside the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, make sure you are dressed properly. The Emerald Buddha is the most sacred site in Thailand and therefore you must have a friendly attitude. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves, while women must wear also wear "decent" clothes. Summary: covered shoulders and no transparent clothing.
If you are traveling in South East Asia, Bangkok is a must! Many begin their journey with a visit to this city; others are calling for a day or two at the end of their stay, before returning home.
Whatever the reason you are in Bangkok, continue reading to discover a top 10 things to see and do in this colorful city!
Discover also our article on the Best in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia ...), the most beautiful cities and regions to see on your trip enThaïlande, where to party in Thailand and our anti-Guide Bangkok things DO NOT Bangkok. And if you find the winter a bit cold and gloomy, quickly discover our article on Where to go in the sun this winter!
Take a cruise along the Chao Phraya River
This is an excellent way to explore the city! Bangkok has been called a time of "Venice of the East" and when you go down the river with its many canals, you quickly understand why. The views are magnificent and give you the opportunity to see many of the main interests of the city, like the Grand Palace, the yard of the Royal Thai Navy and Wat Arun.
Tours depart from all major piers and does not break the bank, even if prices and itineraries vary slightly. It is best to compare, but with routes from only 10 baht (0.24) with Express Boats, you do not have much to worry about the price!
If you're feeling adventurous mood, you can take a boat to Koh Kret, a small island on the Chao Phraya River. The island itself is nothing special (though pretty!) But it will give you a chance to have a perspective on the real size of Bangkok and its surrounding suburbs.
Tip: Try to leave early in the morning because the river is particularly beautiful at dawn, with the golden hues of the sun on Wat Arun.
Visit the Grand Palais
The Grand Palace is Bangkok's most famous attraction, to do at any cost. Built in 1782, the Palace is a vast complex with captivating beauty that was the residence of the Thai King. Today, the King has several residences, but the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Kingdom of Thailand, and when you visit you will be impressed by the beauty of the architecture and complexity of craftsmanship that are under your eyes.
The ideal is to spend several hours to visit the Grand Palace, in order to have time to enjoy the many beautiful buildings and magnificent paintings that make up the building. However, if you only have an hour or two to devote to this visit, be sure to take a look at Wat Phra Kaew priority (or "Temple of the Emerald Buddha"). This temple houses the revered Emerald Buddha, which dates from the 14th century. Fully decorated and adorned with precious stones, it alone is worth the price far from the entrance. Other things to see at the Grand Palais include Boromabiman Hall, Hall of Justice and the Amarinda Hall - the first residence of King Rama 1.
If you're lucky enough to be in Bangkok when the King comes to change the habit of the Emerald Buddha in March, July or November, you will enjoy an unforgettable experience because activity completely stops in town for the occasion to make room for incredible celebrations. Tickets cost 200 baht (5 euros).
Tip: If you plan to go inside the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, make sure you are dressed properly. The Emerald Buddha is the most sacred site in Thailand and therefore you must have a friendly attitude. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves, while women must wear also wear "decent" clothes. Summary: covered shoulders and no transparent clothing.
mardi 2 septembre 2014
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES TO VISIT GERMANY
BERLIN OR THE CITY OF KINGS PRUSSIANS
COLOGNE, A CITY WHERE IT'S GOOD TO LIVE
In Cologne it's humor and Kölsch dominate, but it does not lack cultural appeal either. Indeed, it is the opportunity to visit Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium and aqueducts and the famous Dome of the city not to mention the beautiful Romanesque basilicas twelve and Museum in Cologne. And the pleasure is to stroll through the streets of the city and to taste its unique atmosphere.
MUNICH, BAVARIA
Munich is not only one of the major German cities, but it is also one of the most beautiful. The tour can start with the old city before discovering the modern Munich. It also has a strong reputation as a city of culture, art and music. Do not forget to enjoy the city at fair value including its green side and green spaces that make up 30% of the total area of which the most famous are English gardens to visit on foot or bicycle.
DRESDEN, THE CAPITAL OF THE PRINCES OF SAXONY
Dresden is one of the richest in monuments and historic buildings German cities. One can not miss the opportunity to see the equestrian statue of King Johann in the heart of the Theatre Square, the courtyard of the Zwinger, bathing nymphs, the Taschenberg palace, Brühl's Terrace, among other buildings that adorn the city . It is also an opportunity to admire the masterpieces of the most famous master painters like Pence Titein, the Madonna with the family Cuccina Veronese, Bathsheba at the Fountain of Rubens's portrait of three children of Charles I. England Van Dyck, abduction of Ganymede Rambrandt the go or at Vermeer.
- picture 1: mafate69
- picture 2 : Nietnagel
- Picture 3 : Werner Kunz
- picture 4: Stuck in Customs
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