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Go Ecotouring in Kazakhstan

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An important trend in international tourism and nature preservation is ecotourism. This kind of tourism highlights the beauty of Mother Nature and importance of preserving and protecting it. Central Asia is a popular ecotour destination and one of the leading countries in the area is Kazakhstan, the “Giant of Central Asia”. Ecotouring in Kazakhstan takes tourists to some of the most intriguing and magnificent destinations in this part of the globe.

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Ecotouring in Tien Shan Mountains

A former state of the Soviet Union, the beauty of Kazakh steppes, mountains, hills, valleys and plains was kept away from the public eye for too long. Today, this huge country is regularly drawing in a considerable number of ecotourists. It is the wealthiest among the …

Eating and Drinking in Kazakhstan: Traditional and Exotic

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When eating and drinking in Kazakhstan, this leading Central Asian country has a ton of exotic dishes to offer. Kazakhstan food has qualities coming from Europe and Asia, consisting mostly of rice, potato, pasta and meat, since the country stretches to both continents. It is the ninth biggest country in the world that extends from Russia, China to three other Central Asian countries, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Below are some of the recommended local dishes that foreign tourists should try.

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Delicious Lagman soup

The national dish is called “beshbarmak”, a special dish served for special occasions. Its ingredients are pasta, potato, onion and horse meat. Horse meat is what makes it rare and special, but sometimes beef or lamb is also used. Pork is not preferred by most Kazakhs. …

Gambling in Singapore

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In recent years, gambling in Singapore has become more sophisticated and more available, making it one of the tourist attractions in Asia. A gambling ban that had been imposed for decades was lifted to give way to a tourism strategy that included establishing casinos in order to bring in more visitors to Singapore. As a result, two new casinos were opened in 2010: the Casino at Marina Bay Sands and the Resorts World Casino at Sentosa.

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Go gambling in Singapore

The opening of these two elegant casinos succeeded in luring visitors from nearby Asian countries and other parts of the world. In fact, it was so successful that the Lion City is foreseen to dislodge Las Vegas in 2012 from the number 2 spot for having the largest gambling …

Best Places to Play Golf in Kuwait

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Many people have the misconception that playing golf in Kuwait is an activity reserved for those who are elite. However, you will be pleased, and maybe even shocked, to know that in this country, this sport is enjoyed by everyone at a very affordable price. If you want to try your hand at golf, then you might want to pay a visit to the Sahara Golf & Country Club, which is designed by Peter Harradine. It is located close to the city, and it can be reached by car and taxi. This eighteen-hole course is built according to the standards of the PGA Golf Management, which also does regular inspections and administration duties. The green boasts of 6,700 yards in length, and it possesses a maximum of 5,000 trees and three lakes.

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Sahara Golf & Country Club

Playing golf in Kuwait has never been this grand, as the Sahara Golf & Country Club features a luxurious club house, where members and visitors alike can go to anytime they need to rest. The building itself is an architectural wonder, having an area space of 9,500 …

Surfing in Sri Lanka: One of the Best in the World

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Not known to many, Sri Lanka has the best waves in the world for that surfing holiday you have always dreamed of. Located in the Indian Ocean just off the southern coasts of the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka is often compared to India, especially southern India, for their similarities in geography, culture, religion, language and people. When it comes to surfing in Sri Lanka, however, the experience comes close to being in California, Hawaii or Australia. (India also has world-class surfing spots.)

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Experience surfing in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is an island-nation cut off from the entire Indian subcontinent, making it one of the most reliable surf destinations in the Indian Ocean. One look at Sri Lanka on the map you would know that the country is bound to have amazing waves and beautiful …

Diving in Sri Lanka is within Everyone’s Reach

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Sri Lanka is a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean. It is blessed with beautiful underwater attractions such as colorful coral reefs, sea caves, rock formations, and shipwrecks. Diving in Sri Lanka is getting favorable feedback and reviews from all over the world.

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Go diving in Sri Lanka

Dive spots are found all over Sri Lanka, but those on the West Coast are best visited from November to April, and those in the East Coast peak from May to October. Most of these dive sites are out in the open ocean, since the island is not known for shore dives. Licensed dive operators usually offer small boats for six divers and bigger boats for 15 divers to diving locations that are 10 to 45 …