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• Ranthambore tiger sent to Sari Ranthambore tiger sent to Sariska reserve

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    The Sariska Tiger Reserve received one more tiger when experts from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) were able to tranquilize and shift a feline from the Ranthambore National Park Easytoursofindia.com to raise Sariska’s total number of the big cats to eight - six adults and two cubs.
    

    ST-2 gave birth to two cubs last August ending speculation about the success of the first tiger relocation in June 2008. Wildlife Park officials have been targeting two young tigresses, orphaned by the death of T-5 in Ranthambore National Park, for shifting.

    The new tigress in Sariska has been named B-1 after Rajasthan Minister of Wildlife and Forest Bina Kak. At two years old, the tigress has been released in the park and killed its first prey, which is a good sign said officials. The National Tiger Conservation Authority has given permission to shift two tigresses from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.

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• How to plan a Tibet trekking t How to plan a Tibet trekking tour

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    With the modernization of major cities of Tibet, travelers to Tibet cannot find original Tibetan taste. Many Tibetan people in cities live a modern life, wearing fashion clothes, using latest new mobiles. What you see is just out of your expectation. But making a Tibet trek to remote areas of Tibet, you will find the traditional Tibetan style. But you may ask how to plan a Tibet trekking tour? Just follow Tibettravel org, you will get a perfect answer.

     

    Where to Go

     

    The inaccessibility of many areas of Tibet offers lots of chance for travelers to do a trek in Tibet. Trekking from one holy site to another one or just around a sacred mount or lake in Tibet is the most popular trekking way in Tibet, for instance, trekking from Ganden Monastery to Samye Monastery or from Tsurphu Monastery to Yangpachen Monastery, or trekking around holy Mt. Kailash.

     

    Generally, Tibet trekking can be classified into Tibet pilgrimage trek, Tibet culture trekking and sightseeing trek, but most Tibet treks combine the three types together. During trekking in Tibet, you can visit sacred monasteries and other holy sites, view fabulous landscape of Tibet, drop a visit to a traditional Tibetan village, etc. 

     

    When to go 

     

    Tibet trekking is not feasible from December to March as the temperature goes very low and also the days become much shorter. During the snowfall not only the mountains are inaccessible but the highways that take you to the trail heads are blocked. Generally from April to October, the best time to travel to Tibet, is also great time to trekking in Tibet. Rain is not a problem for trekking in Tibet as it receives only little rain being in a rain shadow zone behind the Himalayas. Rather rainy season is the best time for trek, as the weather is mild and the ground in mountain valleys turn green and alpine flowers bloom in profusion.  

     

    Tibet Permits

     

    Depending on the area you hope to visit in Tibet, you may need as many as four different permits. Of course, Chinese visa is the first permit you should apply for. Then, Tibet Entry Permit issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau is a must for foreign travelers to travel to Tibet. Besides, Alien’s travel permit is required if you visit places outside Lhasa and military permit is needed for visiting militarily restricted areas of Tibet. These Tibet permits cannot cost you too much and are easy to get thanks for the new policy on Tibet travel permit 2013.   

     

    Equipment for Tibet trekking

     

    A trekking tour in Tibet is usually made at areas far away from main road and lack of tourist infrastructure, so you at least need a tent, a sleeping bag, and a stove to stay warm and well fed. All of these things can be purchased or rented in Lhasa, though quality may vary. White gas for western liquid fuel stoves is not available in Lhasa, though pressurized fuel canisters for canister stoves are found everywhere. Owners of multi-fuel stoves capable of burning regular unleaded will find gas stations in Lhasa. Ration 4-6 ounces of liquid fuel per person, per trekking day.

     

    Besides, warm clothing and a good pair of shoes are essential for a Tibet tour, and can be purchased in Lhasa, but the price is usually a little high at the tourist city. It is best to buy clothes and shoes in your hometown or big cities of mainland China. Waterproof, high-top hiking boots are better suited than ventilated low-top trekking shoes to the snow covered high mountain passes common on Tibetan trekking routes. Gaiters, knee high canvas leggings that attach to your boots, are extremely useful if snow gets above the ankle level.

     

    Food for trekking in Tibet

     

    Usually, there are no restaurants or shops on the trekking route. So you need to prepare food by yourself or hire a cook to prepare food for you. It is a good idea to bring enough food for your entire trekking tour. Though western style dehydrated "backpacker meals" are not available in Tibet, a wide variety of non-perishable foods at the local supermarkets makes it easy to eat well on your trek. Hot chocolate, dehydrated fruits, candy bars, and instant noodles make good staples. If your Tibet tour is long, it is best to hire a cook to cook food for you.  

     

    Drinking-water for Tibet trek

     

    Drinking large amounts of water is the most important key to beating the altitude. Tibet's backcountry is full of grazing yak, sheep, and goats so stream water must be treated before drinking. Lodine, chlorine, and mechanical filters are all good treatment options. Western filters cost a fortune in Lhasa, iodine isn't available anywhere in China or Tibet, and Chlorine tablets were in stock in limited quantities in Lhasa. Boiling water is effective, but Tibet's high altitude puts the boiling point lower. Bring water to a rolling boil for at least a minute before drinking.

     

    Water from locals is a good way to fill water bottles when passing through small villages. Though they may not have much if anything to offer in the way of food, every family keeps a large thermos of boiled water on hand. Just be sure you know what you're getting before pouring, or you may end up with a water bottle full of yak butter tea.

     

    Altitude Sickness

     

    Altitude and the related effects of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) should be taken seriously if you travel to Tibet. If ignored, AMS can progress into High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) or High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), both of which can be fatal. Before starting your trekking tour in Tibet, you should give yourself a few days to acclimatize. During trekking, move slowly and try not to sleep at the day's highest elevation. Most importantly descend to lower elevation immediately if any of your companions seem to act drunk, complain of a headache that is not relieved by ibuprofen, or become nauseous and vomit. 

     

    Hiring a Pack Animal

     

    It is very hard to walk at high altitude with a heavy backpack. It is wise to hire a pack animal, usually a yak. Yaks can be rented in villages of almost any size, and can make a trek more enjoyable by taking weight off of your back. Yaks come with yak men to herd, handle, and feed them and some yak men can speak a little English. 

     

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• Sunrise Marfa Sunrise Marfa

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    Early morning sunrise over old Church in Marfa, Texas.

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• Red Door Red Door

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    Red Door Marfa Texas.

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• Lijatas Sunset Lijatas Sunset

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    Lijatas, Texas, in far west Texas is a Golf Resort and Spa now but still has rementants of the past.  Great sunset over the Rio Grande.

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• Mesquite in Bloom Big Bend Mesquite in Bloom Big Bend

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    Big Bend National Park is a great place to be in the spring.  You call always find something blooming, even the mesquite.

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• Chisos Basin Big Bend Chisos Basin Big Bend

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    Sunset from the Basin of Big Bend National Park, Texas.  Special very special place..

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• Gage Hotel Skulls Gage Hotel Skulls

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    Wall of skulls Gage Hotel Maraton, Texas. 

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• Top Biking Adventures in Vietn Top Biking Adventures in Vietnam

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    As a country with every terrain imaginable, Vietnam offers a memorable bicycling adventure for any and all peddlers, regardless of experience or condition. The flat expanse of the Mekong Delta grows to rugged mountains in the central expanse and then blends into the widest variety of difficulty north near Hanoi.
    Traffic and Bicycle Laws
    Along with standard laws like not causing traffic problems by racing or zigzagging, Vietnam has few laws targeted specifically toward the bicyclist. It is important to remember not to carry cumbersome loads, carry children over age seven with you or ride more than two abreast. No sort of helmet or lighting is required, but bicyclists are not allowed to ride with open umbrellas. One can only guess what happened to make this law.
    Common Trips
    For those interested in adventure and active trips, there are some routes that will take you through and explore the backcountry while providing some modicum of modern amenities. ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA_one of the travel companies offering cycling tours in Indochina_ is received good reviews of adventure travelers.

    Biking Mekong Delta

    The easiest of these is around the Mekong Delta. With a terrain nearly devoid of any rise, these trips are easier, but by no means less scenic, than the others. Traveling through the expanse of rice paddies dotted with the occasional copse of trees, the rider will be joined by children cycling to or from school or women returning from the market. People in the villages will be pleasantly surprised to see a foreigner riding into town and a circuit from Ho Chi Minh to any of the surrounding villages is an easy ride. With the flat terrain and abundance of villages it is easy to take a trip of any length, whether only a day or two weeks, a rider can tour without backtracking.

    Biking Mai chau, Hoa Binh province

    The northern area allows for more wooded scenery while still allowing for easier trips. For the more adventurous, the northern area provides a greater degree of difficulty through the hills surrounding Hanoi. This trip offers a great opportunity to see the two area of outstanding nature beauty; the North West highlands of Mai Chau and the limestone mountains of Ninh Binh. Biking is a great way to see this fascinating and visually stunning part of Vietnam, offering both physical activity and the unique opportunity to observe a way of life that has changed little over the centuries. As we ride in Mai Chau we encounter Muong and White Thai minorities and are guests in their traditional stilt houses allowing us to see firsthand how these minority peoples live. In Ninh Binh we explore the beauty of “Halong Bay on the rice fields” on bikes.

    Biking Ho Chi Minh trail

    A new trip for the adventurous would be along the historical Ho Chi Minh trail. The so-called Ho Chi Minh Trail is one of the most renowned legends of the American War. The complicated road system winds along the Truong Son Range, which that facilitated movement of soldiers and war supplies from North Vietnam to battlefields in South Vietnam. Now the historic trail is being turned into a highway and hotels and towns are springing up speedily beside it. The route is incredibly beautiful with new mountain views around every corner, very little traffic, and virtually no tourists.
    Weather
    Weather in Southeast Asia is a big consideration and it is recommended to go from Late September to December or March to late May. The weather in the southern area of Vietnam stays warm and humid averaging 26°C with its rainy season from June to September. BE WARNED: Vietnam sees monsoonal rains starting in June, peaking in August and tapering down in September. This season varies depending on location; Hanoi in the north generally has a rainy season that peaks earlier while Ho Chi Minh City may not see its rains slack until early October. Vietnam, especially central Vietnam, often floods and can hold up a trip for a week before the waters recede.
    The hot season will see temperatures averaging 30°C, with the south staying warm all year round and the north seeing winter trends averaging 15°C. Depending on the time of year, it would be advisable to take a jacket to keep off the chill, especially if riding in the highlands, and a hat to protect against the sun.
    Other Considerations
    Visas must be applied for at least six months prior to entry date. Tourist visas are granted for one month, but may be extended after arrival in Vietnam, and only allow one entry into the country. Tourists must fill out arrival/departure papers and declaration papers, keeping both with the passport at all times. It is also recommended having a few extra passport-size photos with you as local authorities may request these and it is always a good idea to stay on the good side of authorities.
    With over two-thirds of its roads unpaved and those paved roads sporting an abundance of potholes, the road conditions almost require a mountain bike. 
    The lush landscapes and warm hospitality provide anyone with a good biking tour of Vietnam. Take the time to look around and smell the proverbial “roses”.
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• Willie Nelson Movie Set Willie Nelson Movie Set

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    Located north of Lajitas, Texas, this is an old movie set on the Rio Grande.

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• Tips on biking to Angkor Wat Tips on biking to Angkor Wat

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    Having biked to Angkor myself, there are several things that I think could make your biking experience more enjoyable.
    
    

    
     
    1. Make sure you get the right type of bike for you
    
    
    This is probably the most important thing. I used one with multiple gears and a basket in the front. To me, these two things helped a lot during those tired moments on the road. 
    The gears let me go at my own pace and according to my energy level, while the basket in front took the load off my back. I put my backpack in the front and just looped it around the steering bars as a precaution. 
    2. Have an idea of what you want to see
    Considering the huge size of Angkor Archeological Park, you should pick and choose which temples you’d like to see. Trying to see many temples by tuktuk consumes a lot of energy, and it is doubly so when seeing many temples by bicycle. So know your limitations and be picky. It’s much better to enjoy the temples in leisure than to try and cram in everything with an already tired body.
    
    3. Bring extra clothes for changing
    
    
    Because you will no doubt sweat like you never have before. In addition to the actual physical exercise of biking, you will have the added factor of the famously hot Cambodian sun. Your clothes will most likely become drenched with sweat, and you should bring a change of clothes if that bothers you. There are many toilets scattered around the park that you can use to change.
    4. Bring enough water
    The keyword is enough, because there is no need to oversupply yourself with bottles of water when there are many Angkor vendors who sell them. Two small bottles of water run for $1, and if the shopkeepers take pity on you they will sell a big one for the same price. Things are a little bit more expensive in Angkor than in town, but you can bargain down as usual.
    5. Plan to have lunch in Angkor
    When people visit the temples by tuktuk, most of them go back to Siem Reap for lunch and siesta. If you are biking, consider spending your lunch time at the park, instead of biking to town and then back again to Angkor. 
    There are many cool places to have lunch: the temples, the Angkor Wat moat, or even the air conditioned restaurants. There are huge numbers of restaurants available, primarily near Angkor Wat and Bayon, with most offering Cambodian dishes. For a more Western fare, head to the Angkor Café right across Angkor Wat. They have pasta, sandwiches, ice cream, etc. 
    6. Visit the less popular places
    When going by tuktuk, the drivers already have a set plan and route. Trying to change that will most likely cost you additional dollars and create confusion. Biking is a great time to visit the less visited sites, because you can go wherever you want and stop whenever you want. Some places you might want to visit are the Angkor Thom gates or the Buddhist Wats in the area.
    7. Head to the temple in the morning, head back in the late afternoon.
    Biking in the morning when the sun is still mild is so enjoyable, and it doesn't have to be too early. 7 a.m. is a good time to start. Just know that by 10 a.m. or even 9 a.m., the sun will start to beat down hard. 
    In the late afternoon, at around 5 p.m., the sun will start to mellow and this would be a great time to head back to town. Everything (the temples, the tree lined roads, etc.) will look so pretty at this time. 
    Should you bike on your first visit to Angkor Wat?
    As a matter of personal choice, I think biking is a great way to see the Angkor temples, but I wouldn’t say it's a great way for first timers to see the temples. If it’s your first time visiting Angkor, going by tuktuk is, I think, your best choice. That way you will get to see more temples in a more relaxing way. 
    When your legs are already so tired from biking, you will be less likely to climb up the Phimeanakas temple or roam around the Prasat Suor Prats. This means you’ll miss out on some of the must-do temple activities. 
    But of course, the final decision whether to bike or not, first time or not, is entirely up to you.
    So in short…
    The whole point of biking to Angkor Wat is to enjoy it, which is why I think a good level of fitness is a must. 
    If you’re too tired to pedal and still have 15 kilometers more to go, you’re going to start ignoring the temples and start focusing on how to survive the day. This is fine, because that in itself is an interesting experience, but just know that the focus then will no longer be the temples, which is what you came halfway across the world for.
    Go to Angkor Wat, Cambodia - A Quick Review
    
    
    Angkor Wat, Cambodia is located near the town of Siem Reap. It's been listed under UNESCO's World Heritage site since 1992. Preservation has been done constantly in order to keep it in great condition. 
    Go to Siem Reap Tourist Attractions
    As the base town of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap tourism is growing rapidly. See for yourself the many activities you can do and the places you can see while staying in Siem Reap.
    Recommended Cambodia cycling tour by ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA
    
    
    Biking Angkor Wat
    This 3- days cycling tour brings you to explore Siem Reap in Cambodia, not only its highlighted Angkor Complex, but also small local villages, markets, pagodas, to have an opportunity to interact with local passers-by and immerse in Cambodian cultures.
    Highlights 
     
    • Beautiful cycling roads
    • Impressive Angkor Wat

     

    Details program are available here
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• Covered Bridge Covered Bridge

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    Valley Forge National Historic Park is located about 30-minutes away by car from Center City Philadelphia.  It is absolutely free - no admission charges for the visitor's center, movie, and many hiking/biking trails.  The park is so big that a driving tour is recommended - NPS also runs a shuttle in the summer months.  Small admission fees are charged as admission to Washington Memorial Chapel and Washington's Headquarters. 

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• Mosaic Mosaic

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    Valley Forge National Historic Park is located about 30-minutes away by car from Center City Philadelphia.  It is absolutely free - no admission charges for the visitor's center, movie, and many hiking/biking trails.  The park is so big that a driving tour is recommended - NPS also runs a shuttle in the summer months.  Small admission fees are charged as admission to Washington Memorial Chapel and Washington's Headquarters. 

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• Detail on the Pews Detail on the Pews

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    Valley Forge National Historic Park is located about 30-minutes away by car from Center City Philadelphia.  It is absolutely free - no admission charges for the visitor's center, movie, and many hiking/biking trails.  The park is so big that a driving tour is recommended - NPS also runs a shuttle in the summer months.  Small admission fees are charged as admission to Washington Memorial Chapel and Washington's Headquarters. 

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• Washington Memorial Chapel Washington Memorial Chapel

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    Valley Forge National Historic Park is located about 30-minutes away by car from Center City Philadelphia.  It is absolutely free - no admission charges for the visitor's center, movie, and many hiking/biking trails.  The park is so big that a driving tour is recommended - NPS also runs a shuttle in the summer months.  Small admission fees are charged as admission to Washington Memorial Chapel and Washington's Headquarters. 

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• Valley Forge Train Station - n Valley Forge Train Station - now a museum

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    Valley Forge National Historic Park is located about 30-minutes away by car from Center City Philadelphia.  It is absolutely free - no admission charges for the visitor's center, movie, and many hiking/biking trails.  The park is so big that a driving tour is recommended - NPS also runs a shuttle in the summer months.  Small admission fees are charged as admission to Washington Memorial Chapel and Washington's Headquarters. 

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• Valley Forge Train Station Valley Forge Train Station

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    Valley Forge National Historic Park is located about 30-minutes away by car from Center City Philadelphia.  It is absolutely free - no admission charges for the visitor's center, movie, and many hiking/biking trails.  The park is so big that a driving tour is recommended - NPS also runs a shuttle in the summer months.  Small admission fees are charged as admission to Washington Memorial Chapel and Washington's Headquarters. 

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• Washington's Headquarters Washington's Headquarters

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    Valley Forge National Historic Park is located about 30-minutes away by car from Center City Philadelphia.  It is absolutely free - no admission charges for the visitor's center, movie, and many hiking/biking trails.  The park is so big that a driving tour is recommended - NPS also runs a shuttle in the summer months.  Small admission fees are charged as admission to Washington Memorial Chapel and Washington's Headquarters. 

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• Inside a cabin Inside a cabin

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    Valley Forge National Historic Park is located about 30-minutes away by car from Center City Philadelphia.  It is absolutely free - no admission charges for the visitor's center, movie, and many hiking/biking trails.  The park is so big that a driving tour is recommended - NPS also runs a shuttle in the summer months.  Small admission fees are charged as admission to Washington Memorial Chapel and Washington's Headquarters. 

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