Five reasons to visit Istanbul next spring

1. Follow the footsteps of James Bond

Agent 007 is exploring Istanbul in the latest James Bond movie, Skyfall. The first action scene takes place in Grand Bazaar. World’s largest indoor bazaar Grand Bazaar was built in 1461 and there are more than 4 000 shops. Open every day 8.30–19.00. (Beyazıt-Eminönü.)

It’s the third time that James Bond movie is partly filmed in Istanbul – the city of two continents: Asia and Europe. The name of the first Istanbul based movie was From Russia with love and the second one was The world is not enough.

Take a Kayak Tour When You Are in Orlando

By: Janice McSherry

If you are planning to visit Orlando for a vacation, you have probably already made plans to visit Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and the other famous attractions. If you want to do something a little out of the ordinary you can also consider some eco tours in the rich nature of Central Florida.

A kayak tour along the rivers and lakes of Central Florida is the perfect way to get close to nature. Bird watchers who take the kayak tours will rewarded with views of beautiful birds including the Great Blue Heron and White Pelicans. Other animals that you may see include wild boar, deer, black bears, raccoons, bob cats and alligators. All of them are roaming in their natural habitats and not in a zoo so your experience of them will be different and unforgettable.

By: Solomon Okila
Photo: (CC) by Jeremiah Blatz  

Egypt and Kenya represent 2 very different sides of Africa in terms of travelers’ attractions. This is true in all aspects – history, culture and the people. On the one hand is Egypt, rich in history and archaeology and on the other hand is Kenya, famous for the Safari.

At tour of Africa combining the African wildlife Safari experience of Kenya and the sojourn into the ancient civilization of Egypt is a not so resistible to serious travelers.

Viru bog trail

Viru bog trail is one of the m ost famous bog trails near Tallinn. It´s about 40 km on Peterburi maantee towards Narva. Then turn left to Loksa direction, few hundred meters and on trhe right side is a small parking place with map stand and DC.

Track starts from N 59.470907 E 25.637528.

Track is recorded in early winter time with high water, You can follow it exactly at any time. 

Soomaa 2011

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