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Sunday, October 16, 2011

El Camino del Rey



El Camino del Rey is a very dangerous walkway that goes along the steep walls of a narrow gorge known as El Chorro.

Location of El Chorro


The El Chorro gorge is located in Spain near Alora, a village close to Malaga. It’s very close to the Mediterranean Sea.


El Chorro is a limestone gorge in Andalusia through that passes the Guadalhorce River. In 1921 Dam was made on this river forming three reservoirs, which are having thick pine forests on the sides. Makinodromo is having rivers, lakes, canyons and full of trees, this area is well known in Europe for rock climbing and its also popular for mountain biking, hiking and camping.

Next to El Chorro gorge there is a 700 meters high Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Pass and on the side of this high mountain there is a walkway. This path is famous as a very dangerous path called El Camino del Rey (The King’s little path).

This path was constructed in 1901 and it got its name because Alfonso XIII of Spain officially opened the path.

People are traversing this path from many years but now this path is in poor condition due to lack of repairs. In 2000 a tourist had died trying to cross it. But that accident hasn’t affected many people. El Camino del Rey is still a popular climb even today.

Description


The Camino del Rey is a path constructed on the gorge wall. This unusual walkway is hundred meters above the canyon base and travels the full length of the gorge.

Currently the walkway is no longer in best shape because different sections of concrete are broken away. Still the walking the full length on it is possible. It is said that the walkway was built so that the king can observe the engineering work taking place in the gorge. But now this walkway instead of Royalty gets the climbers.

This walkway is only 3 feet wide and its held to the mountainside by pins driven into the stone. 700 feet below the river is flowing.

On purpose of its building was to allow local workers the ability cross between two nearby waterfalls, Chorro Falls and Gaitanejo Falls and it was serving as a shortcut to workers so that they wont have to climb down the mountain on one side and climb back up on the other.  But now this walk is in status of serious disrepair many parts of this walkway are completely collapsed leaving nothing but a metal beam and a wire. So if you got chance to walk on that then that’s best for you to never look down.

Though there is a great danger and risk but that doesn’t seem to stop people from climbing it. This walkway is still serving as short cut to Makinodromo the famous climbing sector of El Chorro. A century ago this walkway was a shortcut and its still serving as a short cut several people risk their lives on a daily basis to climb on that though is illegal.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

How to Find Cheap Travel Packages?



It is common that for traveling savings are made, but sometimes you cant save enough that you can see other countries and different cultures in other words lack of savings is big hurdle in traveling. But that’s old days story now you can still travel even in the recession. Before it was a dream for middle class person to travel by air, but now so many airlines, which offers cheap travel packages.

To find cheap travel packages here are some tips.

Searching alternative route for cheap flights


It depends a lot on searching alternative route to the destination. Search for flight status that you can get direct flight to the destination or combination of 2 flights. That is for the combination of 2 flights is lot cheaper than direct flight after that look for discounts for travel aids. Never travel in peak times because it’s hard to find any cheap flight in season months.

Web Sites best source for searching travel discounts


There are plenty of websites in which you can find travel discounts. It is better to search the airline websites also to see their offerings about cheap flights. After your search make complete note of all cheap flights that will help to choose one that suits you more.

Consulting Travel agents


Travel agents are always more updated and haves more information about traveling which sometimes you cant find in websites so its better to consult any best travel agent also to get helpful information for cheap flights and travel discounts.

Visiting bucket shops in your cultural neighborhood


Mostly travel agents sell their discount travel tickets to these shops and you can get that ticket from these on a considerable price. But this is not for sure that visiting a bucket shop will help you 100%.

Important


The best and most important thing which is needed to find travel discount is that you should have to be flexible, the more you are flexible the more you will get cheaper discounts on travel and if you are not flexible about dates then a little time search wont give you much about best travel discounts. In simple words patience is key to get a best travel discount flights.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Underwater River In Mexico



If you think that nature have limits about its wonders then in my view that will be a false thought. Still there are so many sights and wonders, which are waiting for any discovery by humans.

Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder well that’s correct. There are so many beautiful and amazing places on planet earth that we can’t see all of them in single sight. Beautiful beaches, islands, valleys and oceans always attract humans.

Thousands of people who love diving around the world they would never seen such beauty underwater that I am going to mention, yes if you are a professional diver then you should visit Cenote Angelita, Mexico.

In picture you can see underwater river. This place is Cenote Angelita, Mexico. When you go deeper than 30 meters the water is fresh, deeper than 60 meters its salty, there under beneath you can see a river with trees and leaves.

Though its not a real river but it looks like river. In fact that’s only a layer of hydrogen sulphide. But to be honest this is really amazing.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Top Seventeen Hostels in Europe

Every year in Europe so many new hostels open, because of that they are always having tough competition amongst them. It’s easy to find hostel in any city of Europe, but to find best one from so many hostels in any city is difficult.

We had searched and made a list of 17 hostels in Europe, which are the best ones. We wont guarantee that you will like it or not because every human haves his own choice. But we think that by booking our mentioned top hostels you will have a fascinating stay in Europe.

1. St. Christopher’s at The Winston, Amsterdam


The Winston is famous in top Dutch city. Located in the heart of Amsterdam between

Dam Square
and Red-Light District. The hostel haves well furnished neat and clean 30 private rooms, a private beer garden, and their well-known nightclub. The local artists decorate all of its 30 private rooms.

It haves Amsterdam’s one and only Belushi’s bar with great food and drinks, also haves a nightclub.

2. Albareda Youth hostel, Barcelona


This is the newer hostel in Barcelona got fame so rapidly from that it can be known easily that they will be doing right to establish more their hostel. That youth hostel is located in the Sants-Montjuic district, in the famous Avenue Paral.lel. The hostel staff is nice and friendly. The facilities are clean, and free Wi-Fi.

Surroundings of hostel haves best place to go out the coolest bars, clubs and restaurants are only few steps away from hostel.

3. EastSeven Berlin Hostel, Berlin


The EastSeven Berlin Hostel is comfortable hostel in central Berlin. This new hostel rapidly gained the fame amongst so many established hostels in Berlin. There are larger and famous hostels in Berlin but by location EastSeven Hostel is above than all. Its located between Berlin Mitte and charming Prenzlauer Berg, that’s the best location in Berlin which is surrounded by cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs and great shops. The hostel is having relaxed atmosphere and staff is friendly. There is free Internet facility and it haves good rates for private rooms.

4. Lybeer Traveller’s Hostel, Bruges


Lybeer Travelers Hostel in Bruges is located in the heart of the city. The staff of the hostel is friendly and nice and can give you useful ideas about visiting in Bruges. Rooms of hostel vary’s in size from single to quadruple with ensuite or shared facilities, some with telephone in reason able prices. There is free breakfast and also free Internet. Hostel haves its own bar and self-catering kitchen fully equipped to accommodate your needs. It haves all that which you can expect from a good hostel. Though Bruges reputation is for quiet place to sleep, its not famous for nightlife.

5. Home Made Hostel, Budapest


The Home Made Hostel interior reflects the authentic Hungarian home. It’s located 50m from metro station, half way between

Heroes Square
and the river, and is surrounded by cafes, restaurants and bars. This hostel is having perfect location in Budapest. The staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms are comfortable and clean; there is free Internet and Wi-Fi, and good self-catering facilities. The Hostel is having good atmosphere where you can interact with other travelers.

6. Castle Rock Hostel, Edinburgh


Edinburgh is capital city of Scotland; its beauty with dramatic skyline makes it one of the world’s greatest cities. The Castle Rock Hostel is located right in the shadow of the castle itself. Having a fascinating location makes it unique. The staff of hostel is friendly can guide you well about the best places for visit there. It haves great facilities for guests. Castle Rock Hostel is having fun stuff and indoor games, and the best entertainment district in Edinburgh is only few steps away from hostel. You can have free Internet, free Wi-Fi and free weekend walking tours of the area.

7. Academy Hostel, Florence


Academy hostel is on the first floor of the 17th century palace. Its located just in the heart of the city next to Duomo, every tourist attraction like food and nightlife is only on a walking distance from hostel. The interior décor of the hostel is having best combination of old and new.

The Academy Hostel is a small hostel, which can have place for only 30 guests. The rooms are well-maintained, clean and comfortable rooms with two and six beds there are no bunk beds. Though hostel is having good location and always remains full also but still its prices are quite reasonable.

8. Flamingo Hostel, Krakow


Flamingo Hostel is having best location in the city; most likely it can be the best hostel in Krakow. Its located in a 17th century building right next to the main town square and the night life area, its location gives an easy access to everything to its guests. It haves cleaned and comfortable rooms, modern bathroom with hot and cold showers. Its kitchen is modern and well equipped. In facilities there is free Internet, free breakfast, free tea and coffee all day. Laundry service is also available.

9. Astor Museum Hostel, London


There are four Astor hostels in London; from them the Museum is best. Astor Museum hostel is simple but attractive little hostel in middle of the London. The hostel is in historic building. Its guests know it for its friendly staff and comfortable facilities. The hostel is kept clean and no smoking is allowed in the rooms or in its common areas, you can only smoke near the reception desk area. Free breakfast, free Internet and Wi-Fi. On a walking distance from hostel you will get everything, shopping, theaters, clubs, British Museum, three under ground stations, Convent Garden, Soho and

Oxford Street
. That’s the advantage of hostel location to its guests that they can go anywhere around by just walking.

10. RC Miguel Angel, Madrid


RC Miguel is located in best commercial area of Madrid in Plaza Celenque Street 1 Floor 4. In the corner with

Arenal Street
in the same build from Starbusks coffee at 150 meters from Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor is only 400 meters away from hostel. All most visited places in Madrid are only minutes away from RC Miguel Hostel. Near the historical places in city and discos, cinemas, theaters and bars all can be reached through walking by hostel. In most of its guest’s views the hostel is having very good atmosphere, good facilities and friendly staff. Plus point of the hostel is its location because every best visiting place in Madrid is near to the hostel.

Rooms are cleaned and well maintained, every room haves its own balcony. The kitchen is modern but small. For that while staying there you are in rush then always you have to reach for meal before because kitchen is always full on eating times.

11. Wombats City Hostel, Munich


Wombats City Hostel in Munich is near to the railway station, which is major public transportation place, and old town is on a walking distance from the hostel. This Vienna based mini chain of hostels among them Wombats Hostel in Munich is best one. Having glass roof in courtyard with real trees, beach chairs and beanbags. Rooms haves wooden beds and private bathrooms and toilet facilities. Free Wi-Fi use in the lobby. The hostel is having its own wombar where you can get drinks on cheap rates and food. Atmosphere of hostel is social and friendly.

12. Villa Saint Exupery, Nice


Travel writers always praise this hostel, so you will be doing same after having stay here. It was vote’s bets hostel in France and in the TOP TEN HOSTELS Worldwide 5 times in 5 years. Its location may not be nice because its located outside the Nice city center, but transportation is not so difficult from there because shuttle service is always available 24- hours. The hostel is having its own bar where you can get drinks on cheap rates. Free Internet and Wi-Fi facility and also free bus pick-up. This place is unique because of its own attribute.

13. St. Christopher’s, Paris


This is 300-bed hostel located near the two Metro stations from Montmarte and Gare du Nord. It is famous for its modern features and cleanliness. There is free breakfast and also free Wi-Fi. The hostel is having its own bar where you can drink and also listen the live music. For females there is special female floor where no guy is allowed.

14. Czech Inn, Prague


Czech Inn is consistently one of the top rated hostels in Prague because of its modern design, luxurious facilities and cleanliness. Its housed in a 19th century building and it offers variety of rooms and apartments. Its bar serves breakfast, snacks and drinks. Smoking is not allowed in hostel area.the hostel is having good location close to city center and one of the best tram routes of the city.

15. M & J Hostel, Rome


This hostel is having great location situated near the main sights and on 2 minutes walk from Terminal train station. It is one of the cleanest hostels in European. It haves dormitories and private rooms. Both dorm and private rooms are comfortable. It offers free breakfast and high speed free Internet. The hostel is having its own bar, get the coupon and drink free.

16. Langholmen Hostel, Stockholm



Langholmen Hostel located in captivating environment in the middle of central Stockholm. Its building was a former prison which was closed down in 1975. Now it’s totally renovated and shaped into a great hostel. Its really having a fascinating location, at entrance of the hostel there is a beautiful beach and jogging circuits in a cultural historical environment. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. Its one of the most popular hostel from Scandinavia’s hostels. Old prison cells r formed into rooms which haves 2 to 4 bunk beds. The hostel is neat and clean, it haves its own bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi. There is a bridge near the hostel by crossing which you can get to near town for shopping and watching theaters.

17. Globetrotters Hostel, Dublin


The is located on ideal place just 2 minutes walk from the main street O’Connell Street Dublin. The hostel building is 200 yrs old and very famous. While having tough competition between hostels in Dublin Globetrotters Hostel is still on top. It is having good location and professional staff. The atmosphere of hostel is friendly. In rooms pine bunk beds, which are comfortable. The most of tourist attractions are just at walking distance like Trinity College, National Art Gallery and Museums. It is not far from the Temple Bar nightlife district.