World Travel Ideas - Outdoor Travel Ideas
They say that the "Land of the Rising Sun" is at its prettiest during springtime, and this certainly is no bogus claim. The famous Japanese Cherry Blossom or 'Sakura' blooms during this time of the year; showcasing its beauty on every street, corner and park of Japan. Along with the blooming of the Sakuras is the tradition of Hanami or the Cherry Blossom Festival. The Cherry Blossom Festival is a special social event in Japan from the time of antiquity when aristocrats along with their artists, musicians and poets spent some time under the blooming Sakuras. It might be surprising to know that "Hanami" simply means “flower viewing" and for non-Japanese as well as those who do not possess knowledge of Japanese culture, it might ...
The white cliffs of Dover have been as important in literature as they have been in history. Significant in the Napoleonic wars and World War II, they have represented England's last line of defence in poetry and literature. In Matthew Arnold's poem, Dover Beach, it's the tide ebbing away from the cliffs that have the significance in terms of a loss of faith. The cliffs of Dover also symbolize England itself, for which Rudyard Kipling is so homesick in his poem “the Broken Men.” Regardless of the symbolic value of the white cliffs of Dover, it happens to be a great place to while away an afternoon. With the Dover castle as a backdrop, you can feel nature take over as you explore the interesting ...
Denali National Park in Alaska is famous for preserving the largest and most majestic mammals, including the Dall sheep. Searching for Dall sheep at Denali Park is a thrill for wildlife enthusiasts. The classic Ram always resides on rocks at the highest altitudes. Rams, or the Dall sheep, are known for their perseverance. They never give up no matter how hard the climb is, which is a lesson for humanity as well. Mount Kinley’s popularity dissipates when compared to the presence of this beautiful creature in the Park. The conservation of animals started with Charles Sheldon who took it up as a home project. He turned away from hunting and became a mascot for conservation. He first visited the area in 1906, where the Denali ...
Witness the amazing forces of nature, and some of the newest land surrounding visitors in every part of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This land is in the form of blackened, desolate landscapes that resemble the moon more than the tropical images associated with Hawaii. And that difference makes it all that much more stunning and impressive. There are also a great many other sites and spectacular experiences throughout the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that make it worth more than just a quick stop on a drive between Hilo and Kona. The Kilauea Iki Crater, for one, was active as recently as 1959. Now it is possible to hike across the 2.5-mile-wide crater and along the rim, witnessing nature reclaiming the earth in the form ...
