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How to Pack for Bangladesh – It’s Always Best to Be Prepared!

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 Bangladesh has what's known as a tropical monsoon climate. What does this mean? It means that for most of the year, the weather is mostly the same – hot and humid – but that there are periods of heavy rainfall to watch out for, especially if you plan to do a lot of outdoor activities. Furthermore, Bangladesh is a Muslim country that values modesty in terms of dress. In light of the above, it's best to give some prior thought to what you're going to pack for your holiday there. Step One – Breathable and Light Fabrics Since Bangladesh lies near the equator, it experiences a tropical climate. This means that while the country doesn't have extreme weather fluctuations like some countries do (think spring, summer, autumn, winter and all the changes in weather that each of those seasons brings in just one year), it is going to be relatively hot and humid all year-round. Therefore, it makes sense that you focus on packing items of clothing that are made of fabrics that are sw

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Hokkaido's Fairytale-Like World of Music Boxes A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

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  A prominent sightseeing destination in Otaru is the Otaru Music Box Museum. It is the largest music box shop in Japan. The Otaru Music Box Museum is located in the Otaru Orgel-do II building in Otaru, Japan. This article aims to provide you with a detailed account of how to explore some of its stores. There are 7 stores in total spread across Otaru.                                       Otaru Music Box Museum | Img via Wikimedia Commons                                                     A little overview  Just in the main building of this museum, you will be offered around twenty-five thousand music boxes that come in various types, 3400 to be precise! In 1912, this structure was built as the headquarters for a rice trader. The museum has had thousands of people from many places across the world since Otaru Orgel-do II was built here in 1989 and has become an internationally renowned tourist site. It was recognised by Otaru city on 29 th  March 1989 as a historical building. The pai

How to Spend a Vibrant Day in Little India, Singapore - A quirky neighbourhood that has so much to offer!

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 When in Singapore you have to set some time aside to explore Little India. You will not regret it for the world! As there are many activities to do in the neighbourhood, give yourself time to explore some of the attractions surrounding it too. Keep an open mind while you wander around and look at the different temples and sites. Here are some suggestions for your adventure.   Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple                                              Img via Wikimedia Commons After a few blocks of strolling along Serangoon Road, you'll come across this temple. It's a Hindu temple with a lot of intricate carvings and features. It also is highly colourful and appealing to the eye! You can head inside and take in the calmness and serenity of this place that is quite unique. Besides, many people like to find accommodation in Little India for several reasons. Apart from the tourist attractions and activities it offers, you can find cosy and comfortable accommodation here. For instanc

How to Get Around in Nay Pyi Taw – What are the Types of Transport Available in the City?

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 So, you’re putting together a trip to Nay Pyi taw in Myanmar. One of the first things you need to do in terms of destination research before you commit to other important elements of your vacation such as your accommodation and the budget that you’re going to allocate to this leg of your journey is to check on the types of transport available in the city. This can affect where you choose to stay and how you plan your itinerary as well. Here are some of the main ways to navigate the city.                                                  Img via Pxfuel   Option One – Use a Cab Service Nay Pyi Taw is just one of those cities where everything is located quite far apart. That means that there’s quite a lot of distance to cover between places of interest. This makes walking or modes of transport such as cycling quite a bit more strenuous than you’d normally want it to be, especially when you’re on holiday – it would also take up a lot of valuable time to travel this way; time that would be

How to Make the Most of Your Trip to the Maldives - Essential Maldivian travel tips!

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 Are you in the process of planning a trip to the paradisiacal islands of the Maldives? Maybe it's for your honeymoon or merely for your summer vacation. Then, be assured, you have come to the right place. This article will help you prepare for the perfect Maldives holiday by giving you a few suggestions and advice.    Getting around the Maldives The Republic of Maldives consists of 26 atolls with approximately 1190 islands. Therefore, the ideal way to go around this nation is by sea transport. That stated, a group of atolls usually have a modest airport for themselves. Therefore, you may reach these islands also via aeroplane too. If you have any questions regarding how to travel to your accommodations from the International Airport, you don't need to be too concerned. As per usual, the resort will organise transportation for you. You will be able to reach your holiday resort island via speedboat or other water transport or sometimes even via seaplanes. But not everyone offers

How to Swim with Manta Rays in Maldives – Close Encounters with Marine Marvels

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 Many visitors to the Maldives take the opportunity to go snorkelling and diving in the waters surrounding the islands where unforgettable marine life encounters await. Not to be missed would be the chance to swim with manta rays which are beautiful and graceful creatures that can be spotted here. Provided below is some useful information about this amazing experience in the Maldives.                                                               Img via  pxhere Understand the manta season You will find that the local reef manta rays can be seen in the waters of the Maldives throughout the year, making their way through the atolls according to the varying monsoons. It may be said that there are two separate seasons for encountering manta rays in Maldives. From May to October, you will find reef manta rays on the atolls’ eastern side, while from November to April they can be found on the atolls’ western side. However, generally, the optimal period for encountering reef manta rays would