Travel guide links - October 26, 2007

Welcome to the October 26, 2007 edition of Travel guide links. My idea here is to provide you with quality links on travel tips and guides. I hope these links will add value to your next outing. I also would like to thank the participants for their interesting links.

Jeet presents Bangalore Traffic, Human Angle posted at bangalorebeats, saying, "Learn about funny Bangalore traffic."

Rickey Henderson presents Rickey's Vegas Odyssey posted at Riding with Rickey, saying, "An article about my recent trip to Las Vegas. Enjoy."

Susan Johnston presents Eco-Friendly Oahu posted at Go Oahu Card Blog.

poetloverrebelspy presents Cheap Digs? Try Apartment Rentals posted at Less Than a Shoestring, saying, "My blog covers a wide range of topics for travelers with limited budgets."

Amanda Harris presents Traveling Man posted at Pajama Mommy.

Jeet presents KSTDC Tour Packages posted at bangalorebeats, saying, "Learn about the operational KSTDC package tours from Bangalore. They have many tour but not all are available. Check this to view them and find how to contact them."

Pushpa Sathish presents Travelhacker » 27 Free Games to Keep Your Kids Entertained on a Road Trip posted at Travelhacker.

Mary Jo Manzanares presents The Paris Series: Preparation posted at Flyaway Cafe, saying, "Your trip to Paris starts before you ever leave home."

Dave Gooden presents Resort Section Update posted at Dave Gooden.

sasha presents A road map from the 18th century posted at Tempyra, saying, "Travelling in the pre-automobile days..."

Chris presents The Ancient Mystery of the ‘Plain Of Jars’ posted at nomad4ever.

blue skelton presents Stull Kansas posted at Blue Skelton Publications, saying, "Stull Kansas is one of the best places in the United States to go for Halloween. It is one of the few spots listed as actually being haunted in the United States. The previous Pope even labeled it the 7th Gateway to Hell. Or maybe it is just a creepy cemetary. Still this is your chance to read about a piece of Haunted History."

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Budget airline can now fly Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route

Finally, AirAsia has given the green light to fly on Kuala Lumpur - Singapore route. Personally I am surprised with this new. It looks like our government has become more open on competition. I am referring to Malaysia Airline and Singapore Airline. Definitely, after this there will be stiff competitions between these airline.

Well, I see it as good new for us as the customer. We have more choice to choose. We have more power in bargaining. It is the airline turn to please us. It is learned that AirAsia is given 2 daily flight each on non-peak hour. Tiger Airways, Singapore budget airline will also be offered the same route.

Both airlines are expected to start this route by January 2011.

Source: The Star

Related posts:

• Firefly airline is now fly to Subang, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu
• Best Cabin Staff again! Well done Malaysia Airline
• Firefly's flight from Ipoh is approved

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Bako National Park, Sarawak

Sarawak first national park, Bako National Park (Taman Negara Bako) which is gazetted in 1957 offers some of the best chances to see native animals in the wild. Located on a peninsula at the mouth of the Sarawak River, Bako’s relatively small area of 30 sq km (10 sq miles) is uniquely rich in both flora and fauna, offering examples of almost every vegetation group to be found in the state. Primary rainforest covers one side of the peninsula, while the other side offers a picturesque coastline of steep cliffs and sandy bays with beaches for swimming. Mud flats and sand bars support a great diversity of sea birds, as well as peculiar red crabs and mud skippers.

While it is possible to visit Bako on a day trip, the rewards are greater if you stay for one night at least - a visit of two or three nights is recommended. Some people stay for a month, relaxing in the natural environment and exploring all the park has to offer. Catch the sun setting over the coloured limestone karsts of the main beach, and enjoy the unearthly experience of walking in the luminous forest at night.

The dry plateau is home to the bizarre insect-eating flowers known as nepenthes or pitcher plants; eight species exist within the park’s confines. The coastal swamp forest is a favoured retreat of Borneo’s endemic proboscis, or long-nosed, monkey, the long-tailed macaque, bearded pig and sambar deer, some of which find their way down to the beaches. Within the park is a good system of well-marked paths; ask for a guide map at the Park Ranger’s Office. Settle down and get ready to explore the wonders of Bako.

A magnificent plankwalk leads through a tidal mangrove forest that changes character throughout the day with the rise and fall of the sun, and the ebb and flow of the tide. Here in the early morning, when the water is low, lucky visitors may encounter the shy proboscis monkey or the silver leaf monkey, feasting on the young leaves. Tread quietly and keep your eyes wide open. The popular Lintang Trail leads through nearly all the vegetation types and up to the arid plateau where pitcher plants can be found at the scrub.

Within the park, accommodation is available at the resthouse, dormitories and chalets at the headquarters at Teluk Assam. A small shop supplies basic provisions which you can cook yourself, or the canteen offers a perfectly acceptable menu. Beware the cheeky long-tailed macaques who will try their best to find their way into your chalet kitchen or even steal food right off the table in the main dining area. They are a basketball of trouble, providing staff in Kuching at the Visitors’ Information Centre, close to Sarawak Museum.

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How to ensure Bug FREE hotel room?

Here are some interesting and practical tips to keep your hotel room Bug FREE..

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