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Backpacking 101 - What Every Backpacker Should Know

Backpacking is generally for people who do not have a lot of money to spend on their trip. A backpacker would usually ride the cheapest public transport available, stay at a low-cost hostel, and see five-star luxury hotels as a big no-no. The entire experience is more about having a raw type of adventure and quest. First-time backpackers might find it a bit difficult to take the first step. If you are used to traveling with several pieces of luggage that are full of clothes, shoes, and other stuff, you might want to change that. Backpacking is all about packing light. Bring only the most important pieces of clothing with you. Decide which ones are the most comfortable and practical to wear during your whole trip. Another very important thing to do once you decide to go backpacking is to make a clear and detailed itinerary of your travel. Prepare a list of all the places that you are going to visit and the activities that are planning to do. Make sure that you have sufficient time

Take a Tour of Faro - Five Beautiful Attractions in This Portuguese City

1. Praia de Faro Faro is known for its extraordinary sandy beaches, so it just makes sense to go and see at least one of them. The Praia de Faro beachfront is popular for the great view, clear water, and perfect weather. During summer, the weather is just right for any beach sports and activities that will surely make your stay fun and exciting. 2. Museu Arqueologico The Museu Arquelogico, or the Archaeological Museum, is home to many exhibits and art works of talented artists and painters. It used to be a house of St. Clare, a Nossa Senhora de Assuncao convent. Here you can find the art collection of Ferreira d'Almeida. It is mainly composed of paintings but it also includes glasses, silver wares and portraits. Your eyes will definitely feast on fascinating Italian paintings, 16-century artifacts and many more. 3. Igreja De Carmo The Igreja De Carmo is a very old church in Faro that was built about 300 years ago. It has a Baroque architectural style that looks really gl

Experience China and Its Most Popular Destinations

Before going to China, it is smart to do a some research on what this country has to offer. The places and destinations listed below are just two of China's must-sees. 1. Chendu Panda Breeding Research Center The opportunity to see a giant panda might not come that often. So, once you are in China, it is highly recommended to drop by the Chendu Panda Breeding Center which is located in about 6 miles from the downtown area of Chendu. The center is built so that pandas may enjoy the right kind of environment outside of their natural breeding ground. Pandas are well-loved by people all over the world, and there are only less than 1,000 of them left. This is very alarming, that is why the Chendu Panda Breeding Research Center does its best to help keep all pandas alive and stop their breed from going into extinction. Aside from pandas, there are other rare wild animals found in the research center. There are cranes and storks as well. All of these animals thrive in an area fil