The 5 most beautiful beaches in the world

1.     Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver beaches are some of the best in the world, boasting soft sand, thrilling mountain-and-city vistas, and lots of chances for outdoor sports and adventure.

Vancouver's public beaches and waterfront access make it among the most livable cities in the world.

In Vancouver, there are  nine beaches-eight by the ocean, one by a freshwater lake – offer 18 km of beautiful outdoor space to sunbathe, swim, play sports, and picnic.

Coming to Vancouver beaches, visitors can enjoy many amenities including a concession, Cactus Club Cafe, washrooms, kayak rentals and storage, swimming raft with large slide, volleyball courts, summer lifeguards, a beach wheelchair for persons with physical disabilities, and pay parking…

2.     Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town is a city in South Africa. It  has a wide variety of beaches divided into three regions by the Cape Peninsula: False Bay, Atlantic Seaboard, West Coast.

Cape Town has been ranked by National Geographic as the world's second-best beach city in their latest Top 10 list.

The beautiful beaches in Cape Town contribute to the Mother City’s worldwide acclaim. From the trendy shores of Clifton and Camps Bay to the warmer swimming waters of False Bay – if you love surf and sand, Cape Town will have a beach that’s just right for you.

Cape Town is home to some of the most picture-perfect beaches in the world, each with its own unique advantages. The beaches of Cape Town are known for wide sandy stretches, dramatic views and blazing sunsets make up for the bracing sea temperatures.

3.Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu is the state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Hawaii is a major tourist destination and Honolulu, situated on the island of Oahu, is the main gateway to Hawaii and a major gateway into the United States. Home to the State Capitol, Honolulu is the vibrant epicenter of Hawaii. Here you’ll find everything from historic landmarks and treasured monuments to world-class shopping and a flourishing arts and culture scene.

Arriving Oahu’s beaches, visitors have many great beaches for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking, and relaxing. Most beaches on Oahu are sandy, and some have an offshore coral reef.

Beside high adventure on the waves, visitors can enjoy romantic sunsets in Honolulu- Hawaii.

4.     Nice, France

Nice beaches stretch like a necklace all along the baie des Anges (bay of Angels) from Nice Airport on the western edge to the foot of Mont Boron in the east, a distance of nearly 10km.

In Nice, you have two choices for beaches: The public and the private. It’s worth knowing what your options are before you head down to the seashore and throw your towel in with the punters on the public beaches or going private can eliminate many of these hassles (lockers keep your belongings safe, thick hessian carpets lead right down to the water’s edge, protecting your feet against the tricky terrain).

Be one of the best public beaches in the city. It's child friendly and is the only public beach open all year round. There are water sports, like parasailing, to enjoy or just watch.

5.     Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is the second-largest city in Brazil, the sixth-largest city in the Americas, and the world's thirty-ninth largest city by population.

Part of the city has been designated as a World Heritage Site, named "Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea", by UNESCO as a Cultural Landscape.

In Rio de Janeiro beaches, there are many activities for your trip, sports are a big draw, including surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, jogging, cycling and skating the beachside path, football, volleyball and futevolei – that uniquely Brazilian combination of volleyball played with football-style rules.

In addition, visitors can take in: the sand, the sea, the food and drink vendors and the passing people parade.

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The Most Delicious Foods You Shouldn’t Miss in USA

1.     Barbecue Ribs

There are few cuisines more quintessentially American than barbecue, and ribs are arguably the ultimate barbecue dish. Ribs are found in almost every country under different a guise.

In America, they're traditional to the American South, particularly Texas. They are marinated in a dry rub with salt and cracked pepper, then smoked low and slow, the sauce is added near the end and sizzled on.

In American cuisine, ribs usually refers to barbecue pork ribs, or sometimes beef ribs, which are served with various barbecue sauces.

2.      Buffalo Wings

A Buffalo wing or Buffalo chicken wing in the cuisine of the United States is a chicken wing section (wingette or drumette) that is generally deep-fried, unbreaded, and coated in vinegar-based cayenne pepper hot sauce and butter.

Neither the origin of the name nor the food item itself have anything to do with actual buffalo, this tasty item originated in the Anchor Bar, Buffalo, New York.

Chicken wings that coated with a signature spicy hot sauce, served with bleu cheese dressing and celery sticks have become known all over the world as Buffalo Wings.

3.     Corn Dog

A corn dog is a sausage coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter on a stick. Corn dogs are popular fair food, and for good reason: the crunchy cornmeal crust pairs perfectly with the juicy hot dog within. Mounting them on a stick creates a portable treat you can eat while walking.

Serve the corn dogs, use ketchup and mustard as condiments.

4. Turducken

If you’ve never heard of turducken and you are a meat lover, prepare to rejoice. A turducken is a de-boned chicken (or hen) stuffed into a de-boned duck, which is then stuffed into a de-boned turkey. Outside of the United States and Canada, Turducken is known as a Three Bird Roast.

The Turducken dish is actually what is known as engastration, which is a culinary tactic of stuffing one animal inside the gastric passage of another and then cooking them as one. Turduckens can also stuffed with dressing between the different meats to have additional flavor.

Turducken becomes a popular dish around the Thanksgiving day.

5.     Bacon on a Clothes Line

Bacon is a meat product prepared from a pig and usually cured. The meat is cured and usually smoked before you cook it at home. Bacon is from several different cuts of meat. It is usually made from side and back cuts of pork. Though of course, one can also find Bacon made from turkey, chicken…

Bacon typically goes through a curing process, where the meat is soaked in a solution of salt, nitrates, spices and sometimes sugar. In some cases the bacon is smoked afterwards.

With the winter holidays approaching, you can enjoy Bacon with your family.

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A Boat Tour

A boat tour is a short trip in a small boat taken for tourist reasons, typically starting and ending in the same place, and normally of a duration less than a day. This contrasts with cruising in large ships for a number of days with accommodation in cabins.

Usually, a sightseeing boat is used.

We provide introductions of three boat tours for your choice: Bateaux Mouches on the River Seine in Paris, Ha Long bay boat tour, Viet Nam,  Maid of the Mist at the Niagara Falls, Canada, USA.

1.      Bateaux Mouches on the River Seine in Paris

Travelling in France- a country with many romantic sceneries, beside visiting the great architectures such as Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Musee D'Orsay, Notre Dame… by walking, Visitors can make a boat tour on the River Seine.

For more than 60 years, the Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches has told a love story to generations of passengers, those who are curious, poets, those who are romantic or in love...

Enjoy a leisurely trip down the Seine on this 1-hour Bateaux Parisiens river cruise.Choose from a variety of daily departure times to suit your sightseeing schedule, and then check in for your cruise near the Eiffel Tower. Hop aboard a popular Bateaux Parisiens riverboat, and soak up the passing sights of iconic attractions like Notre Dame, the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, and several other key sights.Be sure to watch for and hear the story about the little Statue of Liberty.

This way tour also makes for a very romantic couples outing, especially in the evening when the city is lit up.

The waters of the River Seine have always been the heart and soul of Paris. Either way, it’s a fantastic introduction to the highlights of Paris!

2.      Ha Long bay boat tour, Viet Nam

Halong Bay is one of the most beautiful and impressive sights in Vietnam. Ha long bay has twice been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Area for its exceptional scenic beauty and one of the world's greatest natural wonders.

Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553 km2, including 1,960–2,000 islets, most of which are limestone.

Many visitors choose to spend either one or two nights cruising on a traditional junk, which not only allows more time for exploring, but also allows for the unforgettable spectacle of limestone islets piercing the mists as the sun rises over the bay.

Visitors will be picked up at the Bai Chay Tourist Wharf and start cruising through hundreds of limestone islands and islets on the bay. Here, witness beautiful spots like Cho Da (Stone Dog), Lu Huong (Incense Burner), Ba Hang Fishing Village and Ngon Tay (Fingers) Islets, and then, Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave is the next place for visiting- one of the most stunning caves in Halong bay.

In addition, board the boat and cruise to Ti Top island. Climb to the top of the hill on the island, visitors might explore this magical bay as its attractions are extremely numerous. They  could see parts of the bay- lush, sculpted valleys and hidden lakes which shimmered in the late afternoon sun. It was like glimpsing a primeval land untouched since the mother goddess of Vietnam Au Co,and the dragon prince, Lac Long Quan, met on earth thousands of years ago before they gave birth to the ancestors of modern Vietnam…

The tours are well coordinated from hotel pick up to drop off. If you are looking for a great tour look no further than Indochina and the Ha Long tour boat. Visitors will have a perfect cruise in Halong Bay!

3.      Maid of the Mist at the Niagara Falls, Canada, USA

The Maid of the Mist is a boat tour of Niagara Falls, New York, USA. Niagara Falls is also considered by some to be one of the most romantic places in the world. The begining of  boat tour is at a calm part of the Niagara River, near the Rainbow Bridge, pick up its passengers, goes past the Americanand Bridal Veil.

Falls, then into the dense mist of spray inside the curve of the Horseshoe Falls, also known as the Canadian Falls.

The Maid of the Mist is probably the most popular attraction that exists in Niagara Falls. It began operating as a ferry just over 165 years ago for the Niagara River.

If you've ever visited Niagara Fall then chances are you're familiar with this scene: groups of people- some dry, others soaked, but all dressed in blue plastic- disembarking from a boat. Behind them, a lineup of more blue men, women and children, ready to hop aboard.

The boat runs in the spring, summer and fall. The opening date depends on the ice flow in the Niagara River.

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10 Things need to be prepared before traveling

1.Baggage, belongings:

Shouln’t be too cumbersome. Traveling for a short time, you believe that you do not have to change many clothes.
Just you note the weather where you want to travel to wear appropriate clothing.
You try to bring less baggage so that the suitcase is about 15 kg (sent in planes) and 5 kg free of charge hand luggage.

2. High-grade goods:

 If carrying valuable  belongings such as large diamond jewelry, high-grade cameras... you should declare to customs.

3. Important indentity papers:

Remember, you must not forget to bring any papers related to the exit and entry. Bring copies of your passport, if your passport gets stolen or lost you want to be sure that you can still get back into the country, or be able to prove your citizenship, consider making an electronic copy you can store in your email account as well.

4.Laundry:

 Price at the abroad hotel  is high, you should bring a small iron to save money for laundry.

5.Personal belongings:

Also, you need to bring personal items such as drugs, hair dryers, shavers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shoes ...

6.Cameras, camcorders:

 Do not forget to bring these things, it is almost indispensable when traveling abroad. It helps you save moments, memories that you can not forget. Capture and save and bring back your country to print, because the printed price in abroad is very expensive..

7.Cash:

 You should bring US dollars, then exchange money at the airport for convenience shopping in the countries you will travel. When shopping, if shopping at the supermarket, you should mentally calculated your cost of goods to be purchased under the money of your country because of huge price difference. If purchasing in the store or the market, you should bargain, especially when traveling China, usually down 1/3 to 1/4 the price, sometimes even lower than the price the seller overcharged.

8.Straying:

 If going out of hotel, remember to bring cards or way diagrams to the hotel to avoid losing way.

9.Stealing:

 For passports, important documents, cash and personal property of great value, always remember to take with you or securely sending at the hotel, not in the room, avoiding stealing.

10.Obeying the local law:

 Going out public places, you pay attention not to smoke and drop litter, if not be careful you can be punished very severely.

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THE MOST EXCITING CITIES IN THE WORLD

Europe has so many wonderful places to visit that it is very difficult for you to choose a place for your next escape. Here are some of favorite destinations.

1.      PARIS

Beside Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower, the city of light rewards repeat visitors, whether you want to climb Montmartre, shop on Avenue Montaigne, or dine in great bistros... Paris is a beautiful city, making the most of the scenery. I never catch the metro to get to and from places that i want to visit, the most beautiful and scenic way to one side of Paris to the other is a walk along the Seine river. Paris is becoming Greener and more pedestrian-friendly.

2.      AMSTERDAM

A city of narrow houses, myriad canals, and flower markets, Amsterdam remains a great capital. Don’t miss the magnificently restored Rijks museum and Anne Frank’s House. Amsterdam has more than 150 canals and 1250 bridges, but it never seems crowded, nor bent and bitter from fleecing the tourist. Discover tourist attractions such as: Discover the oldest core of Amsterdam, discover wildlife amid landmark city architecture in Amsterdam, go deeper into the 400-year-old canals of Amsterdam.

3.      PROVENCE

Feilds of lavender, bustling farmers’ markets, and beautiful medieval villages have made Provence popular. Ancient Arles and Avignon’s Palais de Papes are stunning. Provence travel also boasts some of the country's best antiquing, wine tasting, and dining-whether at a family-run restaurant, a Michelin-starred temple de haute cuisine, or a DIY picnic crafted from edibles purchased at a local farmers' market.

4.      COUNTY KERRY

Plenty of green helps make the Irish countryside quintessentially . County Kerry contains some of Ireland's most iconic scenery: surf-pounded sea cliffs and soft golden strands, emerald-green farmland criss-crossed by tumbledown stone walls, mist-shrouded bogs and cloud-torn mountain peaks. With one of the country's finest national parks as its backyard, the lively tourism hub of Killarney spills over with colourful shops, restaurants and pubs loud with spirited trad music

5.      COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen is the coolest kid on the Nordic block. Cafés and modern design shops abound in this walkable city. Tivoli Gardens is a top pick; the national museum is one of Europe’s treasures. A royal capital with almost nine centuries under its svelte belt, it's equally well versed when it comes to world-class museums and story book streetscapes. With scenery like this (the canal-side Copenhagen district of Nyhavn), one of the greenest capital cities, a history of inventing things like Lego toys and homeware that looks like art, it's no wonder the Danes are officially the happiest people on Earth.

6.      AMALFI COAST

The beauty of southern Italy’s Amalfi Coast is legendary, and has inspired artists, writers, and such illustrious musicians as Richard Wagner. The azure waters and picturesque towns of the Amalfi Coast have been a draw for writers, artists, and now tourists. The area is easy to explore by car or ferry; Positano is one of Fodor’s favorite seaside spots in Italy. Deemed by Unesco to be an outstanding example of a Mediterranean landscape, the Amalfi Coast is a beguiling combination of great beauty and gripping drama: coastal mountains plunge into the sea in a stunning vertical scene of precipitous crags, picturesque towns and lush forests.

7.      SCOTLAND

Scotland: must sees, insider tips and great touring ideas. In Scotland, there are so many options for visitors: city, countryside, highland, lowland, islands,  must sees and hidden gems. A trip to Edinburgh and the Great Glen will leave you want more. Ruined Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness is as deeply memorable as a wee dram of Scotch whiskey…

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How to Get Rid of Condensation and Damp in your car

The Problem: Annoying Condensation Building up on Car Windows

I live in the UK and every autumn through to spring I get the same old problem in my car: interior condensation. I used to put up with it or wipe the screen with a kitchen roll but that became messy and expensive. I've even used de-icer on the inside of the windshield in really cold winter months in older cars.

Last year I decided I was going to do something about it and began to research why my windows were fogging up. This led me to experiment with some different methods of keeping damp to a minimum and eventually totally ridding my old Volkswagen Golf of damp. Here are my suggestions on how you can prevent and even eradicate interior condensation in your car.

Why Do Car Windows Fog Up?

The reason that car windows fog up is simple: condensation occurs when warm and humid air meets a cool surface. When people get in the car when it's very cold their warm breathe, all that warm and moisture-rich air comes into contact with a cold windshield it causes the moisture from the air to collect on the glass.

This process can also occur is moisture in the car (for example from damp seats, used coffee cups and even discarded food) is heated in the sun. The interior of the car acts as a greenhouse but without ventilation the moisture rises but can't escape the cabin and so turns to water as it touches the glass.

So we know what causes the condensation. But how do we prevent it?

Here are some of the most common causes of interior car moisture:

• Wet clothes, shoes, boots, etc
• Human breath
• Damp carpets
• Leaks from the sunroof, vent system, doors, or windows (check to see if any areas of the carpet or boot/trunk are wet)
• Hot, steamy food or beverages
• Coolant leaks into the vehicle from a heater matrix

 

De-fogging Your Windows: The Basics

You'll need to tackle a couple of different angles if you're serious about getting rid of the fog in your car.

Condensation will go away under two conditions: either the air in your car is hot enough to keep the moisture from dropping out of it, or it is less moist overall. To get rid of the condensation, you'll need to heat the air up and make it less humid.

Breathing in a cold car onto a cold window will cause more condensation. Your breath is around 30'c when it leaves your body and contains a lot of moisture. When the warm breath comes into contact with a cold surface (like a window) it will condense and cause extra moisture build-up. So try to clear your windscreen as much as possible before you get in it (only if that's a safe option, of course).

The easiest thing to do is to turn on the defrost button, which turns on both the heat and the air conditioning. You might think it's strange to turn on the air conditioning when it's already cold outside. The reason for this is that the air conditioning removes moisture from the air, making it impossible for your windows to fog up.

If that doesn't work, here are some other things that you can do to make sure you nip this problem in the bud.

How to Keep Your Car Dry and Moisture-Free

Try a moisture absorber - I recommend the Unibond Aero 360 Pure Moisture Absorber. Just make sure you place it somewhere safe where it's can't fall over (perhaps a door pocket) and empty it on regular occasions (daily) as it begins to fill. Over time you'll notice the condensation reduce.

Clean the screen using a good quality smear-free glass cleaner - A spotless screen means less dirt and grime for water droplets to stick to and less condensation

Look for signs of damp — Since condensation is caused when warm air in the car comes into contact with the cold glass of your windshield, it's important to remove as many sources of moisture as possible. While it might sound obvious, anything in the car that is damp will give off moisture which will turn into steam and then into fog. Check for leaks—especially in the boot or trunk. Lift up the rear carpet and make sure the rear wheel well isn't damp or full of water.

If the rear wheel well is full of water use a cup to empty it and then a towel to absorb the last drops of water. Not find (and seal) the cause of the leak.

Leave a couple of windows slightly open on warm or sunny days — Leaving a window slightly ajar during warm winter days will allow the sun to warm the vehicle's interior and circulate the moisture out of your car. Just be sure to shut the windows before nightfall to avoid getting a car full of dew.

Close your windows on wet days — This one also probably seems obvious, but we've all forgotten to close a window or sunroof properly at least once and paid the penalty for it. Keeping moisture out of your car is the first step to keeping fog off your wind-shield.

Use your air conditioning — "But it's winter! Who needs AC in the winter?" I can here you say. Well actually, you do. Air conditioning removes moisture from the air, so turn it on when your car is at a comfortable temperature. That aside, you should use your air conditioning at least once a fortnight during the winter to keep the system ticking and stop any pipes from drying out and leaking gas. It also stops it from smelling when you do turn it back on again in the summer.

Turn off your re-circulation (recirc) valve — All cars have re-circulation valves, especially cars with air conditioning, but a lot of people haven't got a clue as to what it is. It's usually shown as a picture of a person being smacked in the face by a huge arrow (or sometimes a "C" shape with an arrow at the end). What it means is that instead of getting new air from outside, the system is recycling the same air from your car through the system. You won't get rid of fog with the re-circ valve! Make sure you turn it off so you can get new, dry air from outside.

Avoid anti-fogging products — I don't recommend you use products like Rain X Anti Fog Repellent. This can put a blurry film on the screen which can be a real paid to remove.

Try a Moisture Magnet - designed to attract moisture, the Moisture Magnet can be useful for vehicles which a small amount of damp or condensation. Reviews are mixed but I have a friend who uses one in her convertible and she's very pleased with the results.

Remove wet clothing from the vehicle — This one also sounds obvious, but wet clothes will lead to more moisture in the air. Even gym clothes or a child swimming kit will add unnecessary moisture to the vehicle's cabin

Dry wet seats — If a seat gets wet either from clothing, a wet umbrella, or a spill, use your car heaters or a hair dryer and dry them right away with the windows open to let the moisture out.

Remove rubbish on regular occasions — Leaking bottles, moisture left in cans, and rotting apple cores all create moisture which can and will end up on your windscreen.

Air the vehicle as often as possible — Put the heaters on full and open the windows when driving if you can. Direct the air vents on the carpets and seats when possible.

Use your garage — The ambient temperature in the garage will be higher, which will prevent dampness. You can also leave the windows open to help air out the car if the garage is secure.

Check for a leaking heater matrix - a heater matrix is basically a small radiator placed inside the vehicle (usually under the dash) which has warm coolant from the engine running through it. When you switch on the fan air is blown through the heater matrix and heated by the warmth of the hot radiator. If this leaks, coolant soaks into the carpet. The cost to replace a heater matrix can vary from £150 to in excess of £2000.

Avoid car covers — Some car covers claim to be breathable but I'm not convinced. Some years ago one of them damaged the paintwork on a newly painted MGB GT due to a chemical reaction (this is the same car that's pictured at the top of the article) so I don't trust them. However, for a car with a severe leak they will obviously offer some extra protection. Just exercise caution.

Check your boot (trunk) for water - A leaking boot will usually result in water lying in the spare wheel or tool area. If there's water there the chances are that you have a boot seal which has perished or split

Check that your windscreen washer spray pipes aren't leaking - some cars have a pipe which runs from the bulkhead of the car to the rear windscreen. If this splits it will result in water being sprayed into the vehicle's cabin every time you press the button. In some cases this water can leak onto important electric devices to don't ignore this problem.

Check door seals for breaks and tears - any broken door seal can allow water into the cabin of a vehicle, and it doesn't have to come from the top. Water can also enter the cabin from below if water is splashed up through the seal.

Source : hubpages.com

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