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In the jungle-clad mountains of the Sierra Nevada, Colombia, we visited a cocaine lab run by a coca farmer. How do you make cocaine? Take some coca leaves, a number of nasty substances, add some bullets, some scary para-military soldiers, a dash of guerrillas, some corrupt cops and a pinch of coca farmer, and you’ve got one of the world’s deadliest drug cocktails. Produced by Wanderlusts for LonelyPlanet.tv.

Photo record of three childhood railway stations from the 20th century.

So you’re going on a trip. Fantastic! Exciting! But what sort of trip are you planning to take? Is it for business or pleasure? Where are you headed? Who are you going with? Just what kind of travel experience do you want?

Traveling on a budget can give you all sorts of experiences, depending on a) your budget, b) where you want to go, and c) what you want to do. Everyone’s budget will be different, and traveling on a budget means knowing how much money you can afford to spend and sticking to that amount. So if you have a budget of two thousand dollars, your travel experience will be different from someone who has a budget of ten thousand dollars. It’s all relative to the dollar amount, but knowing some tricks to help you save money while traveling will make your dollars stretch further therefore increasing your travel experience.

Do you want to travel overseas? Do you want to travel around your home country? Do you want to stay in luxury accommodation or are you going to back- pack? Are you traveling with children or are you honeymooning? Are you traveling with a bunch of friends or are you keen to experience a group tour with strangers? Do you want to go to popular tourist sites or do you want to experience a destination’s way of living in remote areas? 

All these questions are things you need to ask yourself before you begin to plan your trip. You can either plan your trip with your budget in mind, or plan your trip, work out how much money you’ll need and save until you can get there. The first is probably a little easier to do because when the travel bug hits, you generally want to take off as soon as possible. Knowing your budget can guide you in making your decision of how and where you will be traveling. But if you have your heart set on a trip of a lifetime to an exotic island in the Pacific then you will need to save accordingly. It’s your choice.

Once you know what type of experience you are after, it’s time to work out the best way to get it on your available funds. Traveling on a budget is easier than you think these days. No longer does it mean living on stale food and sleeping in questionable accommodation. If you are wise and spend some time investigating deals to your chosen destination you could be able to enhance your traveling experience more than you thought possible. A bit of research will get you a long way when traveling on a budget.

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Fascinating interview with Michio Kaku. Speaking about his new book “Physics of the Impossible,” Dr. Kaku explains with how Physics one day may allow us to go back in time. Humorous, enlightening, and thought provoking. Amazing.

Strange Coincidence?

Imagine this: you wake up in the glamorous, exotic, or rustic location of your choice. A smile sneaks its way onto your face. You’re living your dream of traveling the world… and, here’s the best part – you’re getting paid for it.

It is extremely difficult to write about this subject without sounding ‘hypey’ and ‘salesy,’ so let me just lay out the facts, and I’ll let you come up with your own conclusions:

Hundreds of billions of dollars change hands online every year.

•    Thousands of one-man-business entrepreneurs are making a portion of this money.
•    Internet technology has made business possible from anywhere in the world. All you need is a laptop or Internet café…
•    With a little bit of training and know-how, creating a profitable business online that takes in a few thousand dollars per month takes about 30-90 days.
•    There’s a growing underground community whose strategies have them making more money than their friends with ‘Jobs’ and they get to travel to wherever they like.

There are the facts. If you put it all together, there is no reason you can’t take an extremely small piece of the pie. In fact, if you made .00001% of the money being made online you’d be ridiculously rich!

So what are the methods to make this happen? There’s no selling your friends or timeshares or anything shady like that. These are completely legitimate, entrepreneurial ventures that don’t take any startup costs or a ton of training. There are MANY ways to make money online, but here are 3:

1)    Sell digital information. If you’re an expert on a subject of any kind, you can quickly and easily create an digitally delivered product and then focus on selling the product online. This can be an ebook, mp3, video file, or even a simple password-protected website. The markup on these products is HUGE because they cost nothing to create or deliver, and they can be sold for $10 to $10,000+ dollars. Say you have a modest $20 download. If you sold a measly 3 products per day, you’re making $1,800 bucks a month. Sell a $50 dollar product (which takes no more work) at the same rate and you’re making $4,500 a month… for doing the work ONCE!

2)    Sell stuff on Ebay. “Wait!” I can hear you objecting… “I don’t want to carry around old junk to sell while I travel!” By all means… DON’T! You can easily set up an inexpensive account with a fulfillment house and have them ship your auction sales for you. You can hire a high school kid or your little sister to ship stuff. Better yet, just sell digital products on Ebay and don’t ship anything!

3)    Blogging. This is a great option for writers, photographers, and videographers who want to document their travel. You’re probably going to be at least journaling, taking pictures, or video… most likely a combination of all three. Well, did you ever consider making it into a blog that makes money? Setting up a blog to collect income from your advertisers (and visitors, if you choose) is easier than ever. Some bloggers are making $250,000+ per MONTH just for writing about their lives. Yes, you read that correctly. Per month. Not too shabby!

The real key to making money online is to take action and get started. Pick one of these methods, learn as much as you can from experts who have done it already, and then go travel the world!

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Lying on the eastern part of the Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam is a strip of land shaped like the letter S. China borders it to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, the East Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the east and south.Video brought to you by Travelindex Network and Travel & Tourism Foundation. Travelindex.com is the World’s largest Travel Directory. We invite you to submit your tourism, travel or destination site for publication, its free, at www.Travelindex.com Useful Links www.travelindex.com http www.bestdestination.com http www.tourismfoundation.org

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Wouldn’t it be great to be able to travel around the world and get paid while you do it? With a little creativity and a lot of courage, those who intelligently plan their world travels can make a serious income while living it up in exotic, worldwide locations.

Let’s get into the ‘meat’ of how this can be done.

There are 3 types of travelers. Which one are you?

1) Savers – You get a job, or jobs, in one location, save and save, and when you have enough money and nothing tying you down, you go travel. If you’re reading this article you probably already know you don’t want to have this type of job. So, world travel job type number two is…

2) Traveling job seekers. These are people who seek to land jobs that pay them while they travel. Included are tour and adventure guide jobs, film and writing jobs, flight attendant and airline jobs, medical jobs, military work, and so on. 

You can get one of these jobs following a very simple formula: Apply for a bunch of positions. Send recommendations. Make follow-up calls. Send thank-you cards. Sooner or later, someone is going to ‘bite’ and give you a position.

3) Systems travelers. These people are referred to as the ‘new rich.’ They set up systems using simple (but new) technology to constantly deliver value to other people, for which they get paid over and over again. If that was jibberish to you, don’t worry about it. Let’s go a little more into depth about what, exactly, this type of person does.

Here’s an example of a ‘systems traveler’ at work:

Katie likes training dogs, so she makes some YouTube videos and writes a few 1 page articles about some of the stuff she knows. Her ‘job’ is to help other dog owners train their dogs.

When she puts these resources on the internet for others to benefit from, the people who are serious will click on the links in her articles and videos to get more information.

When they do, Katie sends them to a product she has found online that pays her every time someone buys a product. In this case, she makes $66.46 per sale (the actual amount I make for selling a dog training product). One in twenty people buys the product, so if Katie sends 40 people per day to the product, she makes $132.92 per day.

Getting the idea?

Here’s a hint: 40 people a day in terms of traffic is NOTHING. And once the systems are setup properly, your travel job consists of tons of traveling and not a lot of job. 

Jobs that travel the world are a dime a dozen. The ideal situation is to become a systems traveler with a job that travels the world. In other words, your online system covers all your expenses and more, while your ‘job’ is for fun and anything they pay you is just gravy.

Tourists can expect holidays which are far from ‘quiet’ in the hill stations of North East India. The hill stations here are undoubtedly the loveliest places to be in winter as that is the time when they bloom like a flower blooms in spring. The moment you come face to face with any of its hill stations, you will be greeted with breathtaking vistas. For travelers who are ardently devoted to the natural beauty of mountains, the Hill stations of North East India are the most promising destinations. Your stunned eyes traveling down the rolling hills, mighty snow-clad mountains and dense forests, will shine brightly with pleasure. The pure, beautiful and serene environment of the hill stations leave the tourists with a desire to come back again!

Some of the hill stations in North East India, which are impregnated with abundant natural beauty in plenty are:

Gangtok in Sikkim

It is not only one of the famous hill stations of Sikkim but also the capital city of the state. Attracting tourists in great numbers, this hill station is proudly sitting pretty in the mesmerizing Himalayas. This is the perfect place to relax in the lap of nature. The snow-covered mountains, brightly painted pagoda roofed houses, beautiful monasteries, wonderful valleys, bustling bazaars and much more is there to experience in Gangtok. The Deer Park, Kanchenjunga National Park, Phurchachu Reshi Hot Springs, Kechopari Lake and Labrang Monastery are some of the most striking attractions of Gangtok.

Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh

Pasighat, the gateway to Arunachal Pradesh, is one of the oldest town here, where the age-old traditions have been restored beautifully. The scenic splendors of this hill station make the travelers filled with joy. Apart from enjoying its natural beauty, you can also check out Daying Ering Wild Life Sanctuary, a home to a variety of wildlife species. River rafting, trekking, fishing and angling are a few exciting adventure sports, which can be enjoyed here.

Shillong in Meghalaya

Located at an altitude of 1496 m above sea level, Shillong in Meghalaya is the place where you can see the floating clouds in the sky, as if playing. Shillong is popularly known as the Scotland of the East. Pine trees, waterfalls, mountain streams, lakes and gorges combine together to offer a fairy-tale like experience to tourists. Botanical Garden, Golf course, Ward’s lake, Sohpetbneng Peak and Shillong Peak are some of the must-see destinations in Shillong.

Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh

Hemmed in by the captivating low hills carpeted with pine trees, Ziro is a great hill station to visit. This region is famous for its fish and paddy culture. Five lovely rivers flowing through this hill station add more charm to it. Tale Sanctuary and Daporizo valley are the major attractions here.

Pelling in Sikkim

It is the best place to see the overwhelming views of the snow-capped Khanchenjunga mountains(the third highest mountain in the world).The hills here are cloaked in clouds and snow. Pelling is also know for its rich history and culture. Tourists from across the globe come here to enjoy their holidays to its fullest.

The best time to travel is in the holidays, right? Not if you want to make big savings on your traveling costs it’s not. If you travel in off peak (or low season) periods, or even in the shoulder season, you’ll find traveling costs a lot less.

Where are you traveling? Do you know the peak travel times for this destination? Summer and spring, no matter where you are, are generally considered the peak seasons to travel, unless you are a winter sports enthusiast. In that case, ski resorts will be having their peak season in winter. And what hemisphere are you thinking of visiting? The seasons differ depending on whether you are north or south. For example, the North America summer months are June, July, August but in Australia the summer months are December, January and February. You will need to research your destination to find out the low season times to visit.

First of all, what type of savings can you expect to make if you travel in the off-peak season? 

1. Air fares are much cheaper. There are less people wanting to fly so air carriers drop their prices to attract customers. Take advantage of these great savings. If you are traveling in the high season, see if you can book a flight mid-week. These flights are generally cheaper too.

2. Accommodation is cheaper and more readily available. In high season it can be difficult to find a place to stay in popular tourist destinations and when you do find somewhere it can be up to twice as much as when traveling in the off peak.

3. Eating in restaurants can be cheaper too. Owners will be trying to attract patrons so see what sort of deals you can find when eating out.

There are some other positives to traveling in the off peak season, other than saving money. There are fewer tourists for one, so visiting any cultural sight will be much more enjoyable. You can get more of an idea of what a destination is really like without the thousands of extra people. Experiencing the true culture is a real bonus. Did you know that opera season is in full swing in Europe in winter? Or that winter in Australia is often the best time to visit places in the north when the humidity and heat are bearable. Or how about visiting the best holiday markets in Germany in December? Do some research to find out what your chosen destination can offer in off peak, ones that you won’t experience in high season travel times.

So what are the negatives of traveling in the off peak? Well there are a few, but if you plan well you can overcome most drawbacks. Off peak usually means traveling in colder weather and that also means less daylight hours. Pack wisely and remember to dress in layers for the cold weather. Some tourist places close earlier or do not open at all in the off peak, so check up before you go so you are not disappointed. You will also find that in some areas the public transport system does not run as often as in peak tourist season. Find out what options you have to get to places and don’t be caught out missing the last bus home in the middle of winter, in the middle of nowhere! Some hotels and museums close down for the winter to re-furbish and get ready for the next high season influx of tourists. You can gamble and bargain your way to a great accommodation deal once you get to your destination, but all your bartering skills will be of no use if the hotels are all closed. It’s best to check what’s open before you go.

If traveling in the off-peak doesn’t sound attractive to you, then you might like to try the shoulder season and still get some travel price reductions. The shoulder season is considered the period leading up to and away from the high season. Usually in this time you’ll get decent weather, less crowds and lower travel costs – not the great bargains you’ll get in off peak, but lower costs nonetheless.

This article is brought to you by: Stuart S. Travel – Your Online Travel Guru

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Kerala has been rightly assigned the sobriquet ‘God’s own country’. As the place is rich with numerous attractive hill stations and landscape beauties, it is always a delight to pay visits to its array of enchanting locales, of which Munnar is certainly the one. There are many exotic and bewitching places to explore in Munnar hill station. Set snugly amidst the sylvan surroundings, Munnar is kissed with nature’s charm. At an elevation of about 1524 meter, this typical hill station embraces majestic mountains, lofty valleys and sprawling tea plantations. However, it is the presence of several colonial architectural marvels amidst the unblemished natural beauty of the region that adds to its credit.

To know Munnar from close quarters, you must make an exhaustive travel plan and take a journey across the hill station. For your knowledge some of the special information about this hill station is given below.

1. <b>Tourist Attractions in Munnar</b>
You will truly be enthralled and drawn to the spiraling lanes taking you to the exotic hill station of Munnar. En route, the streets covered with eucalyptus and other moss-clad vegetation will hold your attention and the fresh breeze will cast its magical spell on your mind. However, by the time you reach the famous tea gardens in Munnar, you will already be engrossed in its inescapable charm. Sprawling over 30 estates, the tea gardens are undoubtedly must to be included in your itinerary. Here, you will be able to savor exciting flavors of local brews.

Apart from tea gardens, you can also explore the fantastic Mattupetty Lake and Dam. Covered with motley of thickets, luscious tea plantations and dotted with cascading waterfalls, Mattupetty commands a spectacular view of Munnar. Besides, there is a popular Shola forests also near Mattupetty shelters. The forest serves as an intimate abode to variety of bird species and makes an interesting picnic spot for the visitors and tourists.

You can also travel to Devikulam. It is about 7 kms from Munnar. The ethereal and pastoral charm of this place is impossible to ignore. Take a trip to the frequently visited Sita Devi Lake too. The pristine calmness of the place along with several recreational facilities is sure to enchant you.

2. <b>Things to do in Munnar</b>
Munnar is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Blessed with attractive spots and natural abundance, the exquisite hill station offers you amazing options to go on bird watching at the famous Shola forests. Mattupetty Lake and Dam, on the other hand, are best to take up boating and trekking adventure. The place is also ideal to organize a family picnic. The Sita Devi Lake also makes an exciting venue for pleasurable tour here. You will find large number of anglers on the spot fishing for trout. Enjoy trout fishing at the lake. The site is also famous with honeymooners and picnickers.

3. <b>Hotels in Munnar</b>
Munnar hotels are many in number and offer matchless facilities and services to add to your experience of a happy stay in the place. From luxurious to modest, Munnar has every kind of accommodation options to cater to your interest. Abad Copper Castle, Hotel Hill View and T & U Leisure Hotel are some of the elegant retreats that deserve special mention in this regard.

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