GITravel, May 17, 2012 5:00 am. The first Maori called these Islands Aotearoa, the “land of the long white cloud”. The country offers all kinds of activities, such as fishing, surfing, and above all hiking in unspoiled nature, where...
GITravel, May 16, 2012 8:47 am. Penang Hil Malaysia in The island of Penang is the site of the oldest British settlement in Malaysia, founded in 1786 by Captain Francis Light. Captain Light was searching for a base...
GITravel, May 15, 2012 6:52 am. Uluru Australia, otherwise known as Ayers Rock, is an enormous monolithic rock that rises majestically from the plain around it. It is part of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, which also includes...
GITravel, May 14, 2012 4:53 pm. lt’s hard to imagine how green the countryside really is green and damp. The changeable weather should not be a reason to avoid this country of marvelous sights and activities, be they...
GITravel, May 13, 2012 4:45 am. The pilgrimage town of Nikko Japan is the site of an outstanding Shinto and Buddhist shrine complex, surrounded by wonderful mountainous landscapes, and less than two hours’ journey from Tokyo.
Nikko Japan –...
GITravel, May 12, 2012 2:29 am. The first significant settlement in Canada, the French-inspired historic district of Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Slate-roofed granite houses surround the fabulous, romantic Chateau Frontenac, with sweeping views of the...
GITravel, May 11, 2012 7:18 am. Hawaii, an archipelago of more than 19 volcanic islands near a geological ‘hot spot’ in the Pacific plate, is a tropical paradise and home to some of the most spectacular scenery.
Six of...
GITravel, May 9, 2012 6:43 am. The ruins of Teotihuacan Mexico are among the most important in the world. The fate of its civilization remains unclear, but we do know that this was once the centre of an advanced...