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  Need to recharge after long months of work and lockdowns? Then it is time to treat yourself to a weekend getaway which can include relaxation, recreation and exploration! An ideal destination for this would be the port city of Ningbo in China along Hangzhou Bay. You can plan a weekend getaway (though ideally look to stay longer) and here are some insights and options on how to make the most of your stay. Find Central Accommodation A centrally located place to stay is key for your weekend since you can minimise travel and enjoy more time for sightseeing, shopping and more. Look to find a property within easy reach of sites such as Dongqian Lake and Ningbo Cultural Plaza and which also provides river or city views from the room. To make your stay more memorable, choose a  Ningbo hotel  which also offers a range of contemporary comforts be it complimentary Wi-Fi, a variety of restaurants, a swimming pool, spa and entertainment options too. Visit Cultural Sites & Temple...

  Kite surfing is easy to learn with a little focusing and common sense. No matter how much the instructors guide you, it is ultimately in the riders' hands to practice safety guidelines and take precautions to minimize the risk to themselves. Here are some insights on how you can indulge in this fascinating sport in Perth, Australia.                                             K itesurfing in Australia |Image via Flicker Check kitesurfing conditions   The right weather condition for kite surfing may depend upon your expertise level and riding style. When speaking of kite surfing, people tend to focus more upon the wind speed in knots rather than the intensity of the wind, since it's a more accurate scale to measure wind. Depending on your board size or your kite, beginners to this sport can safely start Practising between 7 to 28 knots, w...

 If you are getting married in Bali, then congratulations to you! You have already found the most perfect magical location that is often romanticised by tourists and locals alike and with good reason. Having a wedding in the tropical paradise with the rugged landscapes and deep blue seas as your background it will be a dream come true. Here's how to deal with the intricacies of planning a wedding in Bali. Should You Hire a Wedding Planner?                                    Wedding Planner's checklist|Image via  Freepik.com If you are planning a wedding, you are probably considering whether to prioritize a budget or handover the basics of organizing to a professional. It is most important to hire a wedding planner if you are pressed for time and cannot afford to spend a while diving into the details of the organizing part of things. Having a wedding planner will benefit yo...

The Maldives will always be the number one destination for honeymoons, and that's a fact. Endless seas, white sands, beautiful sunsets, and romantic resort offers are all ideal for a perfect honeymoon getaway, and this is the reason why you too should consider this destination for your romantic escape. If you are worried about planning it out, here's a good guide for you. Start planning much in advance Planning your wedding day is important. Yes, that's true! But planning your honeymoon is as equally important as that. So, start planning your honeymoon slowly, but very much in advance. If you have decided the Maldives as your honeymoon destination, start doing some online searches about the best resorts in the Maldives, and then the special honeymoon packages they offer. Decide your dates Yes, the traditional honeymoon concept requires you to leave for the honeymoon on your wedding day itself or the next, but some people now go for a change. That is, they enjoy a 'mini-...

  Dhaka, the capital and the largest city of Bangladesh, is among the most densely populated cities in the world. Being the ninth-largest city in the world, it's pretty much impossible to walk over to a place you want. Therefore, it is essential to make use of some kind of transportation method to get around in Dhaka. Here are some insights on various transit methods used in this massive city. CNGs A CNG, also known as a baby taxi, is a small three-wheeler that you can flag down in Dhaka. It uses Compressed Natural Gas, hence the acronym CNG. The Bangladesh government encouraged its citizens to switch to CNG to curb emissions. Although the price of conversion was high, it did not deter the people as the fuel cost, in the long run, was around ten-times lower when using CNG. One would come across two types of CNGs in Bangladesh; the silver CNG, which is operated by private stakeholders, and the green CNG, which is regulated by the government, hence safer. In a CNG, the driver sits in...

The sunny and warm climate of Summer in British Columbia is ideal for a getaway in Whistler. You may have rounded up your tribe for a perfect Whistler Summer getaway, but you might not even have started on your packing. What would you pack for a few days in a place that has snow-draped mountains? Here are some insights on what you should pack for a summer in Whistler. The weather during Summer in Whistler The summer in Whistler falls between June through August, bringing in pleasantly cool weather with moderate temperatures that are perfect for a relaxing vacation. Think long days, pristine lakes, and golden sunshine. These months experience the least occurrences of rain with two to five days of rain each month. The summer season between June and August is the busiest time of the year for tourism in Whistler, therefore it doesn't come as a surprise that lodging and other forms of accommodation come with higher price tags, deviating from their usual rates. Whistler is relatively war...

  If you are the kind of person that takes a moment to learn a few key phrases of a language before you visit a country, then know that you are truly immersing yourself in the country. Most people would consider your approach to be the most authentic way of visiting a new country. If you are planning to visit Thailand, here are some basic words, phrases and greetings that will help you move through the cities with a little more ease and become a local favourite. Basic Thai Phrases When learning the basic Thai phrases you can use in everyday situations, the ones that are usually the first to be taught to you in a Thai class, it is important to remember that there are male and female versions of saying these. If you are male you use "khrup" at the end of the phrase and if you are female, you use "ka." So when you say hello it is "sawadeekhrup" or "sawadeeka." Thank you is "khop khun khrup" or "khop khun ka." And excuse me or sor...