Irish Heritage Tour, an incredible ten-day road trip journey in Ireland packed full of culture and history where you can meet the locals and your Irish Heritage face to face beginning in Dublin and winding your way through counties Tipperary, Cork, Kerry, Galway, Clare and Limerick on this beautiful Emerald Isle. Travel by car or join an escorted Ireland tour where you can expect to be awestruck by the sheer beauty and remarkable history of this beautiful country on an unbelievable road trip journey featuring the most celebrated sights in Ireland. See Dublin, Kilkenny Castle, Cork, Cobh, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Glenlo Abbey, Adare, Kylemore Abbey, Galway, and Connemara a look into Ireland’s ancient past. » Read more: Top Escorted Ireland Tours – Irish Heritage and Culture – Road Trip Journey From Dublin to Galway
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Top Escorted Ireland Tours – Irish Heritage and Culture – Road Trip Journey From Dublin to Galway
April 8th, 2011Borneo – Eco-Adventure and Cultural Diversity in the Land of Headhunters
April 8th, 2011The third largest island in the world, Borneo is a tropical paradise housing the oldest and most bio-diverse rainforest on earth, endless pristine white beaches and an abundance of national wonders. Borneo is divided between Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia, the largest territory being appropriated to Malaysia. The two states of Sarawak and Sabah, separated from mainland Malaysia on the west by the South China Sea, make up Malaysia’s part of Borneo.
As large as it is, Borneo is still a microcosm of spectacular flora and fauna, housing the Rafflesia, the world’s largest flowering plant, and the scary, insect-digesting Pitcher plant. As well, Borneo is home to unique animals, among them the shy Orangutans, the rare and unusual Proboscis Monkey and the ludicrous Bearded Pig.
Travel to Borneo is a step into adventure. An abundance of national parks, virgin jungles and rainforests, meandering rivers and cascades, extensive cave systems and sandy white beaches offer adventures of every kind for every level. A morning stroll in Mulu National Park or a week’s trek in pristine jungle; a river safari or white water rafting on the Rejang, Malaysia’s longest river; caving and exploring the world’s most extensive cave systems or snorkeling and scuba diving off the unspoiled reefs of the South China Sea – all are here for the taking.
In concert, Borneo’s cultural diversity, including 27 distinct ethnic groups speaking 45 languages and dialects provides a unique local experience. Indigenous culture remains ingrained in the lifestyle of its inhabitants, who adhere to a variety of native traditions, practices and religions. Beyond the towns and cities, life here still revolves around the longhouses, kampungs and the rivers. Malays and Chinese established themselves alongside native groups with such evocative names as Iban, Melanau, Penan, Kelabit ad Bidayuh, grouped together under the general term Dayak, to form a richly varied population, each with their own culture and traditions. To this day, the largest group, the Iban, reputed to be Borneo’s most formidable headhunters of past, dwell in communal fashion in longhouses, stilted structures with many rooms that house an entire community of families. Beside them, the Melanau, traditionally fishermen and seafaring people, live in Kampungs (Malaysian villages) – a cluster of wooden homes on high stilts near Borneo’s rivers.
Be it eco adventure outdoors, a cultural experience or both, Sarawak and Sabah, Malaysia’s Borneo Island states boast the most diverse, exciting and the very best of family adventure travel on earth.
Holidays to Sardinia – A Great Opportunity of Joining Beach Life and Cultural Amusements
April 8th, 2011Sardinia is the ideal destination for who is looking for a gorgeous sea, terrific landscapes and wonderful rocky and sandy beaches.Its geographical position in the centre of the Mediterranean sea make it a comfortable destination thanks to the several airlines connecting directly Sardinian airports to main European capital cities.The weather is pleasantly mild at least for 8 months per year and the high security level makes it a perfect destination for a family holiday.
However Sardinia is not only a good destination for beaching and sea sports activities. Thanks to its millenary history and to its isolated position it has original cultural traditions that make it totally different from other islands and countries. The several archaeological sites of the Nuragic era testify a very old history started in the 3.000 b.c. and continued with the Punic, Phoenician and Roman dominations. The dominations of Pisa and Spain, the Sardinian-Piedmontese kingdom have left behind traces of a fascinating past.
Furthermore the presence of a Sardinian language (it is not a dialect), of indigenous cultures and a craftsmanship traditions that may not be compared with others are further evidences that show that Sardinia cannot be considered only a summer destination. Sardinia has also great wines, foods and ancient recipes that is another aspect of a rich culture.
The wine Sardinian tradition is really interesting with its indigenous vines that become little masterpieces thanks to the talented work of skilled wine makers. Sea foods such as tuna, lobsters, oysters, mussels, sea urchins, fresh fishes have an unique taste. The cheese made with goat or sheep milk, the precious extra-virgin olive oils, the saffron (called the Sardinian gold), the meat and vegetables produced with natural methods show how the Sardinians keep in high consideration the quality foods. The basic rule of the Sardinian cuisine is the full respect of the quality foods and it means that the recipes must be simple: a great food does not need complicated elaborations and condiments.
