#mars alam day tours

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L'Egitto ha generato 6,6 miliardi di dollari di entrate dal settore turistico durante la prima metà di quest'anno, con un aumento di circa il 5% rispetto allo stesso periodo dell'anno precedente, secondo un comunicato del Ministero del Turismo e delle Antichità. Secondo un comunicato del Ministero del Turismo e delle Antichità. Secondo un comunicato del Ministero del Turismo e delle Antichità, da gennaio l'Egitto ha ricevuto 7,069 milioni di turisti, con un leggero aumento rispetto allo stesso periodo dell'anno scorso, che il ministero ha descritto come “un anno record che ha visto il più alto tasso di traffico nella storia del turismo in Egitto”. “Ciò si è riflesso positivamente anche nelle entrate turistiche stimate per lo stesso periodo, raggiungendo i 6,6 miliardi di dollari, rispetto ai 6,3 miliardi di dollari dello stesso periodo nel 2023”, ha dichiarato il ministero. Tra i turisti di tutto il mondo, i tour in Egitto stanno diventando sempre più popolari. Dovete sapere che un modo eccellente per esplorare la ricca storia e cultura del Paese è quello di partecipare ai nostri fantastici tour giornalieri in Egitto, e la cosa più bella dell'Egitto sono i tour turistici. I turisti vengono da tutto il mondo per godersi i tour di Marsa Alam, che sono sempre all'altezza delle aspettative di tutti. È bello sapere che i tour di un giorno dall'Aeroporto Internazionale del Cairo sono un'opzione conveniente per i viaggiatori con orari stretti. Viaggiare con i tour di un giorno al Cairo da Marsa Alam è un'opportunità unica per esplorare la capitale rimanendo sulla costa del Mar Rosso. Per chi desidera un'esplorazione più lunga delle attrazioni del Cairo, i tour del Cairo con pernottamento da Marsa Alam sono l'ideale. Se state pensando di visitare Luxor, un tour di Luxor da Marsa Alam permette di immergersi nelle meraviglie dell'antica Tebe. Il numero di “notti turistiche” nella prima metà di quest'anno “ha superato i precedenti livelli record” di oltre 70 milioni, rispetto ai 67,6 milioni di notti turistiche nello stesso periodo del 2023, secondo la dichiarazione, che non ha specificato le principali nazionalità dei turisti che arrivano in Egitto. Se lo snorkeling è la vostra passione, un'escursione a Port Ghalib da Marsa Alam permette ai turisti di godere del vivace mondo sottomarino. Una gita nel deserto sarebbe un'ottima soluzione: Sunset Desert Safari Trip By ATV Quad è un'avventura emozionante per i viaggiatori di Marsa Alam. Una delle escursioni più interessanti in Egitto è lo Snorkeling alle Isole Hamata da Marsa Alam, un'opportunità per esplorare le barriere coralline incontaminate e la vita marina. La cosa più importante è godersi il viaggio, quindi un viaggio notturno da Marsa Alam al Cairo e Luxor combina il meglio delle attrazioni culturali e storiche dell'Egitto. Se volete pernottare, un viaggio di 2 giorni a Luxor e Abu Simbel da Marsa Alam è perfetto per gli appassionati di storia che vogliono approfondire l'antico Egitto. Il settore turistico egiziano, che dà lavoro a due milioni di egiziani, è una delle principali fonti di valuta estera, che attualmente soffre di una grave carenza, aggravando la crisi economica dell'Egitto. Il turismo in Egitto è stato colpito da una serie di colpi che si sono susseguiti dall'inizio del 2011 e dalla guerra russo-ucraina, che ha influito sul movimento dei visitatori provenienti dai due Paesi, che costituiscono la grande maggioranza degli arrivi turistici. Il numero di arrivi turistici nel 2023 ha visto una netta ripresa dopo aver ricevuto quasi 15 milioni di turisti, “il più alto tasso di arrivi turistici nella storia del turismo in Egitto”, secondo la dichiarazione.

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Marsa Alam Excursions

Amuse yourself in Marsa Alam Tours and Excursions and enjoy best Day Tours in Marsa Alam, the future of the Marsa Alam Tours is certainly will be full of Tourists, All Tours Egypt give you the chance to enjoy Marsa Alam Excursions to the most attractive destinations in Egypt, we have variety of Tours and Excursions from Marsa Alam to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Wadi El Gemal ..and more, If your idea of a great Excursions is one full of action and adventure, you’ll find that Marsa Alam Excursions and Tours as plenty to offer, Explore the desert with locals during your Safari Tours in Marsa Alam and go underwater watching the rare fish and dolphins in Dolphin House Holidays in Marsa Alam.

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1- Abu Dabab Excursions: Enjoy Abu Dabab Snorkeling Tour in Marsa Alam, Abu Dabab Bay has one of the best sandy beaches in the Marsa Alam region but is deservedly better known as being one of the few places in the world where you can sometimes dive and swim 2- Hamata Island Excursions:Have an amazing snorkeling adventure trip to the Island of Hamata in Marsa Alam. enjoy visiting around 3 Virgin Islands where you will discover the untouched nature of Hamata National Park and seeing the corals and colored fish around the islands that you cannot see anywhere else. 3- Wadi El Gemal Excursions:Explore the real Safari in Wadi El Gemal Tours from Marsa Alam and spend unforgettable Safari Tours with the bedouins and enjoy the most lovely shows in Wadi El Gemal. Ride Camels or Quad Bike in Wadi El Gemal and have a nice meal between the mountains and under the stars only with All Tours Egypt, Don´t try to enter Wadi El Gemal by yourself, you must have escort tour guide from All Tours Egypt 4- Dolphin House Excursions:No words more than you will enjoy best Dolphin House Tours in Marsa Alam, swimming with dolphins and discover new type of crystal and clear water in the Red Sea with All Tours Egypt. Discover the spinner dolphin lives in Sha’ab Samadai, Lunch onboard and make another snorkel stop in the Sha'ab Samadi and at the end drive back to your Hotel For more information about Things to do in Marsa Alam For More Marsa Alam Holidays All Tours Egypt

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Best of Egypt From Marsa Alam

Immerse yourself on an amazing experience and ponder the great civilization of Egypt in 3 days tour from Mars Alam to discover the most inspiring landmarks in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Be a witness to the last remaining wonder of the ancient world and its immortal guard the Great Sphinx, delve into the history of the Pharaohs in the Egyptian Museum which includes 250k artifacts, admire the ancient hieroglyphics art painted thousands of years ago in the walls of Hatshepsut & Karnak temples, Valley of the Kings, and the mesmerizing temple of Abu Simbel. Live like a true pharaoh and book now: Best of Egypt From Marsa Alam

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73 Questions (kunwari Vogue)

- What is one fear you would want to overcome? Yung social anxiety ko, yung sana di na ako matatakot sumagot ng telepono, makipag-interact sa mga taong di ko kilala. Makipag-usap sa future in-laws. hehe.

- What's something about yourself that you hope will change, but probably never will? Yung pakikipagsocialize ko haha sana mas makuda na ako, tsaka sa magiging jowa ko na sana maging sweet at clingy na ako, HAHA, never will.

- What is the best piece of advice that you have ever received? "May your heart remain breakable, but never by the same hand twice."

- What is the nicest thing someone has done for you? Yung mahalin ako kahit ganito ako HAHAHAHAHA ayieee, de charot. Siguro nung time na may nag-effort sakin na ilaan yung araw niya para lang maka-bonding ako haha sabi sayo TIME lang ang kailangan ko eh ☺

- What is the scariest thing you have ever done? Nakikipag-meet-up ako sa mga taong nakilala ko lang sa chat. Well, di pa ako napapahamak, let's see.

- What is the craziest thing you have ever done? Craziest thing na ba yung pumupunta pa rin ako hanggang ngayon sa bahay/office ng ex ko nang hindi niya alam? Haha.

- What is the most difficult thing you have ever done? Magparty at mag-inom ng gabi tas diretso pasok kinabukasan, walang tulog.

- What is one event in your past that has made you who you are? Nung natanggap ako dito sa first job ko, dito nag-umpisa yung pag-step up ko eh!

- What have you done in the last year that makes you proud? Yung nakakapagbigay na ko sa tita ko, yung may naipundar na ako, kasi sa wakas di ba, lahat ng pinaghirapan namin heto na, unti-unti nang bumabalik samin :)

- What is the biggest change you have made in your life the past year? Hindi na ako umiinom ng kape, at napapangitan na ako sa lasa ng alak. Ewan ko. Basta ang daming nagbago sakin nung 2018.

- What is something new you've learned recently? Maglaro ng PUBG at ML!!!!!

- What is the most frustrating thing that has happened to you recently? Yung di ako pumapasa sa mga inaapplyan ko haha lagi na lang, walang progress. Kung paano ako dati nung wala pa akong work, ganun pa rin ako hanggang ngayon, natataranta pag iniinterview.

- What is the first thing you notice about people? Kung totoo yung kinukuwento nila o nagsisinungaling lang. Grabe ang lala na ng trust issues ko haha pansin ko agad kung totoo o hindi. Ewan ko bakit kailangan pa magsinungaling sakin? Wala naman akong pake kung meron ka o wala ng ganitong bagay? Bakit kailangan pang magmayabang? Bat ganun?

- What do you value most in other people? Honesty. Tsaka time, basta paglaanan mo lang ako ng panahon at 'undivided attention', ok na ko mumsh.

- What small act of kindness was done to you that you will never forget? Pag pinagbubuksan ako ng pintuan, haha seryoso. Tsaka nung nagbibigay siya sakin ng notes nung mga panahon na nawawalan na ako ng gana sa lahat.

- What stresses you out more than anything? Yung social anxiety ko. Tsaka pag iniisip ko kung makakahanap pa ba ako ng bagong trabaho. Tsaka pag paubos na yung pera ko, nakakastress.

- What would you say the happiest day of your life was? May 3, 2018 ☺

- What is something about yourself that you hope will never change? Sana mahaba pa rin ang pasensya ko. Yun lang.

- What is the one question that you wish you knew the answer to? Ano bang meron sila na wala ako? Ano bang meron ako na wala sila? Bakit lagi na lang ako pinagkakaitan? Ay wait, tatlo na pala yang tanong ko haha.

- What aspect of yourself are you most insecure about? Physical appearance hahahahaha wala eh ganun talaga

- What is your biggest character flaw? Panget ako. De, bukod dun, siguro yung hirapa kong i-express yung emotions ko, di ako nagsasabi/nagsasalita pag may something na mali, kumbaga kinikimkim ko lang lahat sa sarili ko. Kaya heto nasasabihan ako na "nasa loob ang kulo".

- What is something that you did growing up that your parents never found out about? Yung nagba-blog ako?

- What is the most valuable thing you own? Bukod sa phone ko, yung mga notes na nakatago sakin.

- What is the first family trip that you can remember? Hindi mahilig bumiyahe yung mga kamag-anak ko, kaya wala akong kahit anong trip na mareremember, pero ang naalala ko lang eh yung huling beses na umuwi kami ng Bicol, tas pag tuwing gabi nagtatakbuhan kami kasi may mga aswang :)

- What is one thing you thought you would never give up but did? IKAW. Ayy wait bagay ka ba? Hanggang ngayon di pa rin ba ako nag-give up?

What is one event in history you wish you could have witnessed? Martial Law. Ewan. Baka mas maintindihan ko kung bakit ganun ang kinahinatnan ng lahat.

- What character from film, television, or literature do you most identify with? Yung mga zombie dun sa Night of the Living Dead hahahahaha

- What website do you visit the most? Why? Twitter. Ewan ko, basta mas gusto ko yon kesa sa Facebook.

- What is something you pretend to understand but really don't? Kapag about movies yung pinag-uusapan nila, di ako maka-relate eh.

- What's one thing you don't think you'll ever be able to do? Mag send ng nudes sa taong may jowa na ha ha ha ha opx.

- What's the best gift you've ever received? Pagmamahal haha charot. De, wala pa ring tatalo sa singsing ;)

- What is the best gift you have ever given? Choco Butternut Donut ♥

- What is the hardest part of your daily routine? Waking up, yung pagligo sa umaga jusko. Tsaka pagbiyahe.

- In your daily routine, what brings you the most joy? Pag bumibiyahe din actually, kasi nagsa-soundtrip lang ako nun tas kunwari mag-eemote, masarap sa feeling, tsaka yung nakakarating ako sa kung saan-saan. At masaya ako pag bagong sahod tas magsha-shopping ako hahahaha.

- What's the best part of waking up? Wala, kasi dun ko nararamdaman lahat ng mga anxieties ko sa buhay.

- Are you more afraid of missing an opportunity or making a mistake? Making a mistake, kahit paulit ulit akong nagkakamali natatakot pa rin ako haha, pag pinapalagpas ko naman ang opportunity ok lang kasi alam ko namang meron pa next time.

- Have you experienced something that happened to you that you have no explanation for? Oo. At di ko pa rin siya kayang i-explain how and why did it happened.

- In what way do you practically show your love to friends and family? Alam naman ninyong lahat na kuripot ako, so kapag halimbawa binilhan kita ng pabango HAHA. Basta, pag inuna kitang bilhan bago ang sarili ko, ibig sabihin nun special ka ☺

- When you think of 'home', what comes to mind? Yesss, makakapagsoundtrip ako ng malakas at kakanta lang ako ng kakanta. HAHA.

- When faced with conflict, do you confront, compromise or flee? Flee, duwag ako eh.

- When you hear the sound of ringing bells, what do you associate that sound with? Bell before communion.

- Who has been the kindest person to you in life? Si CJ ☺

- Who is your favorite actor or musician? Bruno Mars pa rin, hihi.

- What is the number one album on your phone? reputation !!

- What are your favorite song lyrics? "You and I walk a fragile line. I have known it all this time but I never thought I'd live to see it break."

- What song in your music library gets the most plays? Getaway Car - Taylor Swift

- If you could save three memories from your life forever, what would they be? First is nung nagba-ballroom dancing kami nung high school. Ewan ko kung bakit basta ang saya saya ko nung time na yun. Pangalawa, memories ko with my parents, kasi wala na akong maalalang kahit ano mula sa kanila, sorry. Pangatlo, nung nakita ko si Bruno Mars ng live!!

- If you had a day all to yourself, where would you go and what would you do? Gusto ko makapunta ng music festival, tapos nandun lahat ng fave kong performers, aaaaa that will be the best!!

- If you could have any job for a day, what would it be? Part ng production team, ng 24k Magic Tour/Reputation Tour.

- If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Bibilhin ko agad yung pagmamahal niya. Charot. Mag-aaply nako agad ng VISA hahahahaha bye guys

- If money were no concern, what country/region would you visit? Japan ☺

- If you could travel back in time, what year and place would you choose? Grade 5, 2007? Sa school ko nung elementary, dun nag-umpisa yung pagka-fucked up ko sa buhay hahahaha

- If you could go back in time and prevent one thing from happening, what would you choose? Could I prevent my parents' death?

- If you could be fluent in another language, which one would you choose? English para naman makapag-apply na ako sa BPO, haha.

- If you had to evacuate your home, what would you take with you? Yung mga inipon kong papel since elementary, may sentimental value sakin yong mga yon kaya hanggang ngayon nakatago pa rin.

- If you died tomorrow, what is one thing you would miss the most? Ano nga bang mami-miss ko. Ewan ko. Parang wala na yata. Kasi makakalimutan din naman nila ako eventually.

- If you knew your next meal was going to be your last, what would you eat? Spaghetti pa rin ☺

- If you could ask any President one question, what would it be? To Duterte, ANONG TRIP MO?!

- If you could meet anyone in history, who would it be? Marcos naman, tapos itatanong ko rin kung anong trip niya.

- Is it better to 'have loved and lost' or to 'never have loved at all'? Never have loved at all. Ang sakit pa rin maiwanan eh.

- Why do people enjoy movies with good endings? Kasi dun lang nafu-fulfill yung mga bagay na imposibleng mangyari sa realidad.

- Is it ever right to do the wrong thing? Kahit naman hindi tama gagawin nyo pa rin ang mali. Bahala kayo dyan.

- How do you determine if something is right or wrong? Ang hirap naman ng sagot dito haha, nasa pagdadala mo kasi yan eh, kung ok yung outcome, e di tama. Pero kung may naabala/nasaktan kang iba, e di mali. Tsaka iba iba ng point of view yan, yung pwedeng tama sayo, mali na pala sa kanya. Kaya kayo naghiwalay eh hahahahaha

- How would others have described you as a child? Tamad sa gawaing bahay. Hahahaha

- What is the top thing you want to accomplish in life? Gusto ko yung kada buwan bumibiyahe ako pa-ibang bansa. Yun lang.

- What is one thing on your bucket list? Makapunta ng Japan.

- How do you want to be remembered? Eto yung sinabi ko sa previous post ko, na pag namatay ako, makakalimutan din naman nila ako eventually, pero kung may makaalala sakin, sana hindi ako maalala as tatanga-tanga, or parang anino lang yan na di naman napapansin at walang emosyon, sana maalala nila yung weird side ko, na ako lang yung tanging ganun na nakilala nyo haha gets mo ba. Basta, in some ways sana napangiti ko kayo sa kaweirduhan ko.

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Biglaan-Spontaneous lakad with one of the hubaderas plus dalawang third wheel na estudyante ng buhay namin, Nica and Enjay.

Ang saya ng semi semi trip na 'to. It all started with our Rakrakan Festival Day 2 nung saturday dapat (Mar 2) but deym naubos agad yung ticket ng day 2 di namin yun inexpect kasi yung day 1 okay naman ang ticketing and meron pang ticket sa venue so we didnt rush nung Day 2 at di na kami bumili ng ticket online. 3pm usapan namin n pupunta doon aa Circuit bc December Ave yung una namin gusto panuorin na band but Rakrakan posted at 10am na sold out na yung tickets and ofc scalpers are not an option since named ng tickets wtf diba.

Since di na nga kami makakapunta tinuloy pa din namin ni Clarisse na magkita but to get our Mayday Parade Ticket na lang. After that nag korean supermarket na lang kami there happened ang mini food trip. After, i mean during eating we were discussing san kami pupunta since gusto pa din naman namin gumala, we were thinking of searching for another gig or mag maginhawa, but we ended up going to national museum since di pa nakakapunta don si Nica. So we went there. Eh bitin, so we decided again to go on a day 2 trip this time with Enjay. So may dalawa kaming studyante na kasama.

Sunday, First stop was National Museum of Natural History--nagkagulo kmi dito eh kasi nahiwalay samin si Cla and Nica, kasi binalikan ko pa yung owl sa isang gallery, eh nauna na sila. Tapos negtext sken si Clarisse nawawala na din saw nya si Nica, kaya nung nakita na namin si Cla naghiwa hiwalay kami para hanapin si Nica. 😂😂 Tapos non konting food trip kami sa Luneta--Planetarium--Intramuros--Casa Manila to go bikiiiiingggg (Bambike of Casa Manila) then we avail a tour around intramuros we stopped at Fort Santiago (Ayaw ako singilin ng ticket na pang adult kasi mukha daw akong bata HAHAHAHAHA), we took a lot of photos and nagharutan and sa pagod guess what? Nagkaayaan ----magbinondo. BUT before we headed to binondo may pre-foodtrip pa kami sa fort santiago HAHAHAHAH.

Binondo, may hinahanap kming noodlehouse but we really dont know the name of that certain noodle house, may hinahanap din kaming Toasted siopao bakery but di din namin alam kung anong name so we just walked and walked. We just made sure na gutom na gutom kmi pag nahanap na namin yung place HAHAHAHA! But nahanap namin yung noodlehouse and they really have the best beef wanton soup ever!!!

Balak pa namin manuod ng movie bago umuwi but narealize namin na may pasoj pa nga pala kinabukasan. So naguwian na lang kami. Hahahaha!

Sayang di namin kasama si Doris, late notice na kasi and life happened HAHAHAHA!

Sobrang sakit ng katawan ko kinaumagahan. Pero worth it masaya. 😂😂

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Gli italiani tornano a prenotare i viaggi organizzati. Secondo i dati pubblicati dall’Osservatorio ASTOI Confindustria Viaggi, l’associazione che rappresenta oltre il 90% dei tour operator italiani, quest’estate è aumentato fino al 10% il numero di coloro che si sono rivolti a un’agenzia viaggi, online e offline. “Non è un dato scontato”, commentano in Astoi in una nota. “Le prenotazioni per quest’estate sono iniziate con grande vigore e alte percentuali di crescita da gennaio fino al 31 marzo, seguite da un forte rallentamento, contingente e fisiologico, in aprile e maggio, causato dal boom delle prenotazioni delle vacanze primaverili di Pasqua e ponti (paragonabili all’alta stagione), dal brutto tempo, che ha caratterizzato tutta la Penisola e anche dalle elezioni politiche europee”, spiegano dall’associazione. “Nonostante l’andamento discontinuo delle vendite, grazie agli alti volumi realizzati entro il 31 marzo, che hanno assicurato una buona parte del fatturato estivo dei tour operator, e alla ripresa della domanda e delle prenotazioni tra fine maggio e inizio giugno, le previsioni per l’estate 2019 restano positive e in crescita”. Tra le mete top dell’estate 2019 ci sono gli Stati Uniti. Nella foto: The Vessel, nel nuovo quartiere di Hudson Yards a Manhattan La durata di viaggi e vacanze del periodo estivo va dai classici 7 ai 13 giorni al massimo. Un tempo le vacanze estive erano più lunghe, ma oggi gli italiani preferiscono diluire i giorni liberi in più periodi dell’anno. Le politiche di prenotazione anticipata (“advance booking”) hanno generato alte performance di vendita, in particolare nei primi tre mesi dell’anno. Si riconferma, quindi, in crescita anche quest’anno la tendenza, di una parte degli italiani, ad anticipare le decisioni e l’acquisto della vacanza per garantirsi migliori prezzi e soluzioni di viaggio. Un dato importante è l’allungamento delle stagioni cosiddette “di spalla”: maggio e ottobre, per esempio, che non sono propriamente mesi estivi, piacciono molto come periodi per partire per un viaggio. Merito anche del Mar Rosso, che rappresenta una destinazione con prezzi allettanti e un clima ideale anche in questi mesi. Ma dove vanno gli italiani in vacanza quest’estate? Secondo le prenotazioni analizzate da Astoi per chi ama il mare c’è tanta Italia, specie del Sud, ma anche Africa e Oceano Indiano. Le più richieste sono la Sardegna, la Sicilia, la Puglia e la Calabria. Però piacciono anche le città d’arte come Venezia, Firenze e Roma. La spiaggia di Dune Campane, nel Sud della Sardegna In Europa hanno ottenuto grande consenso i tour in Bulgaria, Russia e Serbia. Bene anche Germania, Irlanda e Gran Bretagna. Il medio raggio ha visto ripartire, dopo alcuni anni di stasi, la Turchia e, dal punto di vista dei soggiorni balneari, la Tunisia; si riconferma l’alta richiesta per il Mar Rosso egiziano, ormai in forte ripresa da oltre un anno, con numeri molto importanti e un innalzamento della qualità. La Grecia non ha mostrato cambiamenti significativi rispetto alle estati passate ed è sempre super gettonata, mentre la Spagna ha sempre una buona richiesta, ma è in calo rispetto allo scorso anno a causa di prezzi più alti. Per le mete a lungo raggio, si conferma il grande interesse di destinazioni come gli Stati Uniti, tour dei parchi in particolare (quest’anno sono tantissimi i nuovi voli diretti che collegano l’Italia agli Usa), e il Giappone, che ha un inarrestabile trend positivo. Il mare lontano non è più una tendenza esclusivamente invernale: agli italiani piace abbronzarsi anche d’estate nell’Oceano Indiano specialmente a Zanzibar, in Kenya, in Madagascar e alle Maldive ma anche in Estremo Oriente, sulle spiagge della Malesia. Buona anche la richiesta di tour di scoperta, abbinati al relax, per mete come il Sudafrica con estensione sulle spiagge esotiche di Mauritius e Seychelles. La celebre Boulders Beach, alle porte di Cape Town, in Sudafrica Tra le nuove mete che gli italiani andranno ad esplorare quest’anno hanno preso piede la Colombia, le crociere che abbinano isole Baleari e Sardegna e anche quest’anno l’Islanda, declinata però in modi alternativi (trekking, tenda, self drive oppure di gruppo o con una guida). E poi piace sempre di più il viaggio personalizzato, per il quale serve un esperto che lo organizzi: fare surf alle Maldive, partire in compagnia di fotografi professionisti o per tour d’élite, con un alto livello di servizi e ristoranti con menu à la carte e guide a disposizione. Per i giovani stanno riscuotendo molto successo le vacanze-studio a tema, dove si abbinano corsi di lingua alla pratica di uno sport, allo studio del giornalismo, così come i combinati con viaggi avventura/natura, viaggi culturali che prevedono visite a prestigiose università locali. E infine ci sono le crociere, che muovono ancora tantissimi passeggeri: tra le rotte preferite dagli italiani ci sono il Mediterraneo Orientale, le Capitali Baltiche e il Nord Europa. Le destinazioni dove, invece, si sono rilevate flessioni nella richiesta rispetto al passato sono il Messico, lo Sri Lanka e i Caraibi, tranne che per la Repubblica Dominicana. “Come associazione, da tempo abbiamo avviato un’importante campagna di comunicazione per trasmettere il valore di una vacanza organizzata”, ha commentato Nardo Filippetti, Presidente Astoi Confindustria Viaggi “e l’importanza delle garanzie e della sicurezza che tour operator e agenzie di viaggi offrono, anche in virtù di precisi obblighi di legge”. Il Parco nazionale di Wadi el Gemal, a Sud di Marsa Alam https://ift.tt/2Ju71Y4 Dove vanno in vacanza gli italiani quest’estate Gli italiani tornano a prenotare i viaggi organizzati. Secondo i dati pubblicati dall’Osservatorio ASTOI Confindustria Viaggi, l’associazione che rappresenta oltre il 90% dei tour operator italiani, quest’estate è aumentato fino al 10% il numero di coloro che si sono rivolti a un’agenzia viaggi, online e offline. “Non è un dato scontato”, commentano in Astoi in una nota. “Le prenotazioni per quest’estate sono iniziate con grande vigore e alte percentuali di crescita da gennaio fino al 31 marzo, seguite da un forte rallentamento, contingente e fisiologico, in aprile e maggio, causato dal boom delle prenotazioni delle vacanze primaverili di Pasqua e ponti (paragonabili all’alta stagione), dal brutto tempo, che ha caratterizzato tutta la Penisola e anche dalle elezioni politiche europee”, spiegano dall’associazione. “Nonostante l’andamento discontinuo delle vendite, grazie agli alti volumi realizzati entro il 31 marzo, che hanno assicurato una buona parte del fatturato estivo dei tour operator, e alla ripresa della domanda e delle prenotazioni tra fine maggio e inizio giugno, le previsioni per l’estate 2019 restano positive e in crescita”. Tra le mete top dell’estate 2019 ci sono gli Stati Uniti. Nella foto: The Vessel, nel nuovo quartiere di Hudson Yards a Manhattan La durata di viaggi e vacanze del periodo estivo va dai classici 7 ai 13 giorni al massimo. Un tempo le vacanze estive erano più lunghe, ma oggi gli italiani preferiscono diluire i giorni liberi in più periodi dell’anno. Le politiche di prenotazione anticipata (“advance booking”) hanno generato alte performance di vendita, in particolare nei primi tre mesi dell’anno. Si riconferma, quindi, in crescita anche quest’anno la tendenza, di una parte degli italiani, ad anticipare le decisioni e l’acquisto della vacanza per garantirsi migliori prezzi e soluzioni di viaggio. Un dato importante è l’allungamento delle stagioni cosiddette “di spalla”: maggio e ottobre, per esempio, che non sono propriamente mesi estivi, piacciono molto come periodi per partire per un viaggio. Merito anche del Mar Rosso, che rappresenta una destinazione con prezzi allettanti e un clima ideale anche in questi mesi. Ma dove vanno gli italiani in vacanza quest’estate? Secondo le prenotazioni analizzate da Astoi per chi ama il mare c’è tanta Italia, specie del Sud, ma anche Africa e Oceano Indiano. Le più richieste sono la Sardegna, la Sicilia, la Puglia e la Calabria. Però piacciono anche le città d’arte come Venezia, Firenze e Roma. La spiaggia di Dune Campane, nel Sud della Sardegna In Europa hanno ottenuto grande consenso i tour in Bulgaria, Russia e Serbia. Bene anche Germania, Irlanda e Gran Bretagna. Il medio raggio ha visto ripartire, dopo alcuni anni di stasi, la Turchia e, dal punto di vista dei soggiorni balneari, la Tunisia; si riconferma l’alta richiesta per il Mar Rosso egiziano, ormai in forte ripresa da oltre un anno, con numeri molto importanti e un innalzamento della qualità. La Grecia non ha mostrato cambiamenti significativi rispetto alle estati passate ed è sempre super gettonata, mentre la Spagna ha sempre una buona richiesta, ma è in calo rispetto allo scorso anno a causa di prezzi più alti. Per le mete a lungo raggio, si conferma il grande interesse di destinazioni come gli Stati Uniti, tour dei parchi in particolare (quest’anno sono tantissimi i nuovi voli diretti che collegano l’Italia agli Usa), e il Giappone, che ha un inarrestabile trend positivo. Il mare lontano non è più una tendenza esclusivamente invernale: agli italiani piace abbronzarsi anche d’estate nell’Oceano Indiano specialmente a Zanzibar, in Kenya, in Madagascar e alle Maldive ma anche in Estremo Oriente, sulle spiagge della Malesia. Buona anche la richiesta di tour di scoperta, abbinati al relax, per mete come il Sudafrica con estensione sulle spiagge esotiche di Mauritius e Seychelles. La celebre Boulders Beach, alle porte di Cape Town, in Sudafrica Tra le nuove mete che gli italiani andranno ad esplorare quest’anno hanno preso piede la Colombia, le crociere che abbinano isole Baleari e Sardegna e anche quest’anno l’Islanda, declinata però in modi alternativi (trekking, tenda, self drive oppure di gruppo o con una guida). E poi piace sempre di più il viaggio personalizzato, per il quale serve un esperto che lo organizzi: fare surf alle Maldive, partire in compagnia di fotografi professionisti o per tour d’élite, con un alto livello di servizi e ristoranti con menu à la carte e guide a disposizione. Per i giovani stanno riscuotendo molto successo le vacanze-studio a tema, dove si abbinano corsi di lingua alla pratica di uno sport, allo studio del giornalismo, così come i combinati con viaggi avventura/natura, viaggi culturali che prevedono visite a prestigiose università locali. E infine ci sono le crociere, che muovono ancora tantissimi passeggeri: tra le rotte preferite dagli italiani ci sono il Mediterraneo Orientale, le Capitali Baltiche e il Nord Europa. Le destinazioni dove, invece, si sono rilevate flessioni nella richiesta rispetto al passato sono il Messico, lo Sri Lanka e i Caraibi, tranne che per la Repubblica Dominicana. “Come associazione, da tempo abbiamo avviato un’importante campagna di comunicazione per trasmettere il valore di una vacanza organizzata”, ha commentato Nardo Filippetti, Presidente Astoi Confindustria Viaggi “e l’importanza delle garanzie e della sicurezza che tour operator e agenzie di viaggi offrono, anche in virtù di precisi obblighi di legge”. Il Parco nazionale di Wadi el Gemal, a Sud di Marsa Alam Secondo i dati dell’Osservatorio ASTOI Confindustria Viaggi, che rappresenta i tour operator italiani, sono aumentati fino al 10% coloro che si sono rivolti a un’agenzia.

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Quando si pensa al Mar Rosso vengono subito in mente le tante località turistiche dell’Egitto, come la Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada o la più meridionale Marsa Alam. Non tutti sanno però che a pochi chilometri del confine egiziano e giordano esiste una località di nome Eilat appartenente allo stato israeliano, ancora sconosciuta al turismo italiano ma molto frequentata da quello dell’est Europa.

La posizione geografica di Eilat è davvero ottimale,adagiata sulle rive del Mar Rosso ideale, sia per dedicarsi alla vita di mare che per effettuare una serie di escursioni mozzafiato intorno alle bellissime montagne del sud Israele o per chi lo desidera per raggiungere uno dei siti archeologici più importanti del mondo:Petra, perla indiscussa della Giordania che dista da Eilat  un centinaio di chilometri.

Eilat può essere raggiunta dall’aeroporto di Orio al Serio di Bergamo che ha da un paio di mesi reso operativo un collegamento bisettimanale effettuato dalla compagnia low cost Ryanair,con questa località israeliana, o meglio con l’aeroporto di Ovda situato ad cinquantina di chilometri da Eilat,che vanta un clima piacevole tutto l’anno e la tipica tranquillità della cittadine prettamente turistiche che si discostano di molto dall’animo vero del paese e che, nel caso di Eilat, non hanno niente a che vedere con lo spettacolo emozionale che suscitano città come Gerusalemme, vero animo dello stato di Israele. Ad ogni modo passare qualche giorno a Eilat,magari al termine di un tour di Israele o utilizzandola come base per qualche escursione, può essere davvero gradevole.Il mare che bagna Eilat è il Mar Rosso che non ha bisogno di molte presentazioni, la vita marina è variegata, la barriera corallina situata a pochi chilometri a sud di Eilat è quasi immacolata. Distante una ventina di chilometri dal centro di Eilat la Coral Beach Nature Reserve,è una riserva unica dove a fronte di un piccolo biglietto d’ingresso,offre la possibilità di effettuare snorkeling tra una miriade di pesci colorati e formazioni calcaree molto rigogliose. Raggiungere questa area protetta è semplice, partono circa ogni mezz’ora i bus direttamente dalla stazione dei bus di Eilat, situata nella zona alta della cittadina a circa 10 minuti dalle spiagge cittadine.Contrattare un taxi non è economico a Eilat come in tutto l’Israele, quindi spesso, se non ci si vuole organizzare con gli spostamenti fai da te è meglio affidarsi a qualche agenzia turistica della zona, come l’agenzia Fun-Time che propone uno svariato numero di escursioni con partenza anche da Eilat a prezzi abbastanza ragionevoli realizzate grazie ad un personale professionale e qualificato.

La vita a Eilat è scandita dai ritmi lenti dei turisti che sono particolarmente interessati a trascorrere le loro giornate tra gli hotel lussuosissimi e mastodontici e centri commerciali che ospitano i soliti brand alla moda che fanno parte ormai di quell’inesorabile globalizzazione che si sta diffondendo in buona parte del mondo. Eilat non ha una parte antica ma è circondata da montagne di arenaria rossa e formazioni rocciose vere e proprie opere d’arte, come quelle ospitate all’interno del Timna Park, la cui visita può essere effettuata anche in mezza giornata.

Gli hotel hanno costi variabili che vanno dai 70 euro a notte per una camera doppia ai 100 euro a notte per un camera doppia in trattamento di tutto incluso per due persone(in bassa stagione)scelta che, a seguito della mia esperienza in un hotel con trattamento di solo pernottamento, mi sento di consigliare vivamente, non fosse altro per i costi elevati delle pietanze nei vari ristoranti della zona accompagnati da una scarsa qualità del cibo servito.La vita serale è particolarmente divertente per le famiglie con i bambini che si assiepano intorno alle giostre posizionate proprio al centro della passeggiata principale. Per concludere la giornata in allegria tutte le sere intorno alle 20.30 nel giardino comunale situato accanto al cinema Imax di Eilat si realizza uno spettacolo di fontane danzanti della durata di circa 20 minuti, che raduna moltissimi dei vacanzieri di Eilat interessati a concludere una bella giornata di sole e mare, con una rilassante armonia di suoni:

  Cosa fare a Eilat: guida alle attività da fare in questa piccola località del Mar Rosso Quando si pensa al Mar Rosso vengono subito in mente le tante località turistiche dell'Egitto, come la Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada o la più meridionale Marsa Alam.

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Wandering in Punjab

I think one of the biggest blunder my parents made was to let me go on that exchange trip back in 2015 to Romania, because since after then it has been almost impossible for them to contain me within the bounds of our house. You see, I got high, I got high on the intoxication of freedom, and solitude and the high got me addicted to it. In the last two and a half years, I have visited three countries, and almost over twenty cities and towns. The adrenaline when the plane takes off, and the train starts moving, and the sound of my own breath that I can feel when I walk for miles with my shades on, it’s fodder to the well-being of my soul.

I haven’t posted about my travels yet, but I believe this recent excursion demands me to write because this was an altogether a very different experience. The first time I traveled internationally on my own, especially that backpacking trip across Turkey where in 15 days, with no prior bookings, or plans which cities I wanted to see, I discovered my potential. I used to go to the bus stand, stand there, see which city seemed more favorable after hitting some Google tabs, I would hop on a night bus, saving my night stay cost of hotels, get off in the morning, explore the city, and hop on another bus by the evening. Convenient, no? Not as much as it sounds, it was quite hard; my parents had no knowledge that I was absolutely alone in a country whose 80% of the population does not even speak English. It was difficult, and I used to take that as one of my achievements. But believe me you, all those very cute “wanderlusts, and travelers”, travelling alone abroad is one thing, and travelling alone in our own country, which has very limited means of infrastructure to support your commute, people are alien to the idea of a non-foreigner travelling alone, and that too a girl. Haw haye!

When 2018 started off, a friend and I decided to maintain journals while having our chai sessions at Roadside Cafe. That journal had my to do list for the year, I thought if I’d write it down, I’d be able to achieve it since the need to check off will keep biting me. Travel to Bahawalpur this year! I saw Bahawalpur’s pictures in some Instagram post some two years back, and I planned it with my bae back then, “chalo jee, kisi din sath chal kar dekeingay”, bae turned out to be bae-wafa and I thought khadday mein jaye Bahawalpur, Akeley kia jaungi.. Adhooray khuwab. Until recently I was like screw it, let’s do it on my own. 23rd march luckily gave us a long weekend, which I noted down earlier this year; because that was the weekend, I decided I’ll go off. However, work came in between, and the plan got delayed. Somehow, I got lucky again. My boss came to me and said I should go for my field visit to Multan. Hain, kia? A little taken aback, but gleaming after a few seconds, it gave me another hope. All said and done and after having communicated with my boss who looked at me astonishingly that why of all places would I choose Bahawalpur for an excursion after my sales visit? I flew to Multan on Tuesday with my return flight on Sunday from Bahawalpur airport. Yay! Also, I’d like to take a moment here to highlight, that ladies and gentlemen, THAT’S how you manage your work life balance. Life doesn’t end once you get into corp life, it’s all about will and smart management. True story.

Ok, guys friendly advice, pls March onwards sochiyega bi mat to go off to Southern Punjab, especially if you’re from Karachi the hawadaar Jannat. MEIN TOU MAR GAI. it was very hot. Like dehydrated kind. Got off at the Multan airport, and woah, it definitely surpassed my expectations because it was a very well maintained airport, with a lot of usage of blue tiles, since blue pottery is big in Multan. The city of Saints, I sighed. I got out of the airport to hail my Careem and proceeded towards my hotel. As soon as I got off the airport premises, on my left side I could see some fields, while on the right side I could see red bricked, short heighted walls. That particular sight is what has always reminded me of where I am; Punjab. Call me stereotypical or throwing a generalization, but be it Lahore, Gojra, Sargodha, Rawalpindi, or Multan in this matter, short heighted red bricked walls is something you’ll commonly find around you. Heading towards the hotel, I see posters of different political parties, I could tell the area was heavily dominated by PTIs supporter, upon asking the driver he tells me that this is the city of Shah Mahmood Qureshi, which made sense. My hotel was at Abdali Road, named after Abdali Mosque, which was also dressed in Blue tiles, and kaashkaari, a contemporary mosque fused with the cultural setting of the city.

Next day, my sales visit was planned for old Multan, near Bohar Gate. My car only took me so far, I had to get off way before the gate, and the walk inside of the old city was all on my own, since the streets were more like arteries, so narrow, with vendors by the side selling all kinds of things. As I went on for my work, from the car I saw Haram Gate, Pak Gate, Delhi Gate, and Dolat Gate. Intrigued as I was, I asked my driver to explain me its significance, and he replied that the city of Multan used to be contained within these gates, with arteries connecting in the middle. It was built like a Qila, a fort, so whenever they’d have the khadshaa of a war, they’d shut it down, and protect the people and the city. Genius, I thought to myself. However, now the city has populated well, and has more territories, and peripheries, which makes the up city. 

The next day, after my sales visit, during my break, which was between 3 o clock – 6 o clock, I set out to see what the city is known for; to pay my regards to the saints. Now now, I am not a very religious person, but I am a very spiritual person, so these places were a must, but man, what a wrong timing I chose since jal kar raakh hogaii. Hailed a Careem for Shah Rukn I Alam, the driver dropped me at this gate, asking me to continue the journey on foot now since the car couldn’t go inside. Had to walk about a kilometer, but could spot the Shrine from miles away because of its giant figure. With my crinkle white dupatta wrapped around my face, and my yellow glasses popped in, I wasn’t fitting in well quite frankly, and hence the stares. I entered the shrine, had to take off my shoes, and it felt like my talwaay were rested upon dozakh, aag hi lag gai. Going around it, and inside, I paid my regards, and prayed to Allah. Took a few pictures here and there in the karak dhoop, but an interesting visit altogether. 

There I also found out that he was grandson to Bahauddin Zakariya, which was my next station. Like Shah sahib, I said salam to Zakariya sahib too, which was like two kilometers away from Shah Sahib. 

Walking all on foot, I felt liberated to a whole new level because a girl doing this on her own in Bucharest was one thing, but in a lesser urban city like Multan, where I knew no one, & vice versa, it was exhilarating. Next, I hopped on in my Careem, and headed to Shah Shams Tabriz, it was about 4.30 and I could still spare some time. Shrine of Shams Tabriz was near this famous bazaar called Hussainagai, which was a miniature version of Saddar, Karachi. Selling everything and anything, you name it and it was there. It was scorching hot, & so while I was ranting about it, my driver went on to say “baaji aurton ko dekhein, itni garmi mein bi inki shaaaping nai rukti,” I lightly chuckled, because it was so true.

Reaching the Shrine, I realized that most of the mureeds over there were Shiites. Said my salaam, and left, and the last stop I had to make was to the blue pottery shop where I bought a couple of small delicacies. Continued my work there, and the next day was the more awaited day where my official tour had ended and my own exploration had to begin.

So from there on, it was all on my own. It took me about two and a half hours reaching Bahawalpur from Multan on a rent a car, because the road is a little bit under construction. My father is an ex-army officer, so I had spoken to him and asked if somehow I could secure a room in the army mess, since first, I absolutely love the Cantonment areas because of the clean and isolated environment, which I can’t experience anymore in Karachi, and second, the army messes are quite cost effective. Driving up to my room, I was suddenly full of nostalgia and homely feeling. I spent most of my childhood in different cantonments around Pakistan, and the previous past ten years of my life, I was situated in Malir Cantt Karachi, until last year. Settling in my almost decent room, I took out my diary and started scribbling all the areas I had to see, and writing down all that I had learnt during Multan. Ali Sethi’s Mahi Mera playing on my JBL speaker, I started to nest in my little room. In the evening, I went out for a walk around the Cantt, covering almost two kilometers on foot while taking several photos of the beautiful vicinity, the sunset, the brown leaves on the ground fallen from the tree.

 I popped into one of the shops to buy mosquito repellent, and bottle of juice, I walked some more. There were stares, obviously, a girl with an urban sense of clothing walking all alone in the stranded roads, was not something people there were used to. TGIF, Thank God it was Friday. Idk why, but eh. Saw the moon come up, it was a full moon, short of one day. Went back to my room, ordered some food, and ironed my clothes for next day. Plugged in my Netflix & caught up on the latest episode of Riverdale (DON’T JUDGE) and slept.

Next day, I was ready by 9.30, I had hailed a rent a car earlier for the day, which helped me commute. My first stop was the Bahawalpur Central Library. Entering, & finding a Rolls Royce parked at the front to welcome the visitors was just the beginning. Words will fall short if I even begin to explain what the library was like. I am a book sniffer. I buy books, open them, sniff them as if they’re my drugs, and feel euphoric. Entering that library was my Amsterdam where I could just get high anywhere & everywhere. That old smell of books reminded me of the diary my grandma gave me in which she used to scribble things during her youth days. Hell, I really can’t put in words what that place was like. Since picture is worth thousand words, here are some few hundred thousands of words explaining that I possibly can’t.

History. I am a history person, there was so much there, I couldn’t fathom. I search for spaces in Karachi where I could just go sit, and enjoy my vibe while having a cup of tea and reading some novel thoughts of Ashfaq Ahmad, and here it was. This gigantic place where that’s all people were doing. Upon asking the librarian, I got to know that the books here are either donated, or are funded by the government. It’s the second biggest library in the entire province, and the pillars of it are made of daal maash, chaawal, and doodh, this is precisely why it still stands untouched, undamaged. I spotted students sitting outside, hogging over a book discussing some theorem, nostalgia from IBA days filled my mind, sitting in Tabba block, hogging over kitaabs and notes.

Next to the library was the Bahawalpur Museum, which charged about 10 rupees for entrance and 10 rupees more if I wanted to take pictures. As I entered, I see this very tiny vintage Fiat. Upon inquiring, I got to know that Nawab Sadiq used to take his mummy around the palace in this car since she couldn’t walk much. How adorbz, and insanely royal. Mahal ghumanay ke liye alag gaari, wah.

The wall was covered with historical pre partition pictures starting from Tipu Sultan, War of Independence, Siraj ud Daula, Shaukat brothers, and moving all the way till Shaheed-e-Millat was sworn in as the Prime Minister Pakistan. One of the caption of the pictures was hand-written, and so it got me suddenly. I immediately inquired where did these pictures come in from, and I was told that these are all the original pictures. I was shaken up a bit because all this time I had seen these pictures in my history books, but never knew where the original ones rested. Wow, I moved on and saw the ruins of civilizations, left overs of the lifestyles of people of Cholistan and Bahawalpur, ruins from Harappa, Moen Jo Daro, the stupas of Gautama Buddha, the currency of Bahawalpur when it was a separate state, models of Derawar Fort, and so on. Infinite many little things I learnt, that I probably could not have learned from the books. Spending almost 45 minutes at the museum, I came out and next I visited Darbar Mahal.

For Darbaar Mahal, you need to take permission, the perks of Army allowed me to enjoy this facility. As soon as I entered, I saw this not so tall, but nonetheless very royal looking wide handsome palace. I sighed a little and entered with light steps, because I really didn’t want to infiltrate the beauty I was stepping into. Finding large portraitures of Nawab Sadiq and his ancestors, the tour guide told me all about his family, the palace’s history, what, when, why and how it was built. To say the least it was about 200 years old. The architecture infused with Victorian style, Hindu arches, and Muslim Balconies, synonymous to our generation Z; an influenced mix of cultures. 

I took my time to explore the beauty of it, while the guide went on to narrate history of Bahawalpur, its formation, its adjoining with Pakistan, and its facilitation to Pakistan Army back in 1950s. Darbar Mahal, now hosts offices of Generals of the Army of the commanding and stationed unit in Bahawalpur, and sometimes hosts events for Corp Commander and so on. Infront of the mahal were the typical diwaan e khaas and diwaan e aam, baramdah for resting and musical events. The darbaaris would also come in with their faryaads there, and they’ll have a hearing session in those facilities. Near the mahal, there were two more mahals, which were named after the wives of the Nawab. Yahan humein ek kagaz ka phool nai milta, my thoughts to my own miserable self. (Self-deprecating humor is my self-defense mechanism)

I also visited Islamia University, Baghdaad campus which was like the first world version of Karachi University. With a radius of 7 km, the university holds about 52 faculties, with a mini zoo in between, some five girls and seven boys hostel, and numerous facilities. I was amazed to see a designated study area for girls which was an open air park with an artificial pond in between, basketball and tennis courts, and outdoor table and benches with lights fixed, so they are also able to study at night. A replica of the same was available for boys. Now, mind you I couldn’t avail these privileges even at a place like IBA. Feeling deprived of such a rich setting in an urban city like Karachi, I went back to my mess to rest for the remainder of the sunny day. 

My evening visit had to conclude with Noor Mahal, which was my last stop for the weekend’s exploration tour. Alluringly illuminated, Noor Mahal was open to public, and was bigger than I had imagined. From what I’ve heard, this mahal was a gift to Nawab Sadiq IV’s wife, however she refused to reside there due to its proximity with a graveyard. She only ever spent a night there. After being severely consumed by the architecture of the grandeur, I left the mahal with a heavy heart because I swear I could have just stayed there. 

Adding on to that, the realization of heading back to Karachi was sinking in too. I had my dinner at a local restaurant called Four Seasons, and headed back to my mess.

Next day, I spent working on my presentation and in the evening boarded flight back to Karachi from Bahawalpur airport, which by the way was like a mini hospital in Karachi. Sitting in an ATR plane was my first of experiences since I have usually flown in 777 or 707 Boeings, usual flights of Karachi, but this was like a tiny plane. Being the only woman in the entire plane, and sitting between two uncles adjacent to me, and one on each side, I could not have imagined myself being in a more uncomfortable place ever. Experience, I sighed, for these little things are what makes me bold enough to do all these wild adventures on my own. 

I finished off my book on Rumi’s teachings, and just waited to touch down Karachi. Getting on to the Drigh Road from Airport, I got stuck for some 40 minutes because of the traffic. Yup, I was back in my city and its hustle bustle, but this time with a lifetime worth of memories!

[cynic-ryl]

30 Facts About Me

It’s been a week since my last post at andami kong naipong kwento lol. I’ll share them bit-by-bit over the next few days. Madami na rin kong pent-up feelings and thoughts na kailangan kong ilabas. Anyway, bago lahat yun, I’ll post a bit of info about myself. Why? Di ko rin alam eh. Pero let’s begin!

I love spending time alone. I’d like to remind you that alone ≠ lonely.

Mas prefer kong kumain mag-isa. Mabagal kasi ako.

Mas prefer ko rin manood mag-isa. Yoko ng may maingay,

Medyo suplado ako sa personal. Shy + serious + lampake.

Napagkakamalan akong Koreano. Always.

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Dark Knight Trilogy, The Harry Potter series: films that I’ll never forget

You’ll find me extremely weird. I don’t care about the norms kasi.

Sobrang self-conscious ako. Lalo na sa ayos ng buhok ko.

I’m obsessed with black, white, and gray. Ganyan halos lahat ng mga damit ko.

Game of Thrones fan here. I love everything that’s set during the Middle Ages.

I love sweets. Cakes, breads, pastries, chocolates, etc. Wag lang candies and gums.

Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore, John Williams: huge fan of their film scores

I hate smoking. I dislike alcohol.

The War of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: Conquest, Stronghold 2, Stronghold Kingdoms, League of Legends, Travian, The Lord of the Rings Online: games that I loved, still love, and will always love.

Hunter x Hunter, Shingeki no Kyojin, Fairy Tail: will never get tired watching them over and over

Mataba nung elem. Chubby nung high school. Payat ngayon.

I dream of touring around Europe someday. New Zealand din.

Have always wanted to wear earrings, necklaces, and rings. Bagay daw sakin.

May habit akong makinig at kumanta ng Christmas songs bigla-bigla.

I loved Biology and Earth Science nung high school ako. I still do now.

Want to try having my hair permed and dyed. Masyado kasing bagsak.

I love drinking water, fruit juices, and tea. I hate carbonated drinks.

Di ako mahilig sa fruits. Pero okay lang sakin ang vegetables.

I’m a picky eater. Okay lang kahit puro gulay, wag lang seafood.

Maroon 5, The Script, Bruno Mars, Linkin Park, Daughtry, Boys Like Girls, Ne-yo, Evanescence, Flo Rida, Imagine Dragons, Jay Sean, Train, Simple Plan, One Republic, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, FM Static, Secondhand Serenade, Boyce Avenue: my jam

I don’t play sports. Chess lang and a bit of badminton dati nung bata ako.

Nakakainggit daw yung puti ng balat ko. Kung alam lang nila na may acne problems ako sa likod at balikat. Kahiya kaya.

Gusto ko ng pet cat.

I have a habit of suddenly brooding over the stuff I see. Kadalasang matagal yung titig ko sa mga houses, trees, and buildings.

Tamad akong lumabas ng bahay. Sobra.

There you go. Next time naman. Ciao!

[all-tours-egypt]

Dolphin House Tours in Marsa Alam

No words more than you will enjoy best Dolphin House Tours in Marsa Alam, swimming with dolphins and dicover new type of crystal and clear water in the Red Sea with All Tours Egypt. Discover the spinner dolphin lives in Sha’ab Samadai, Lunch onboard and make another snorkel stop in the Sha'ab Samadi and at the end drive back to your Hotel

All Tours Egypt representative will pick you up from your hotel, transfer by air conditioned car to enjoy Marsa Alam Day Tour, start your snorkeling tour in dolphin house also known as Sha’ab Samadai, you have 2 stops for snorkeling every one for 45 minutes, and you will enjoy snorkeling beside the dolphins and coral reefs as well. The coral reef is very beautiful and amazing moreover the crystal clear water is one of the most beautiful underwater places in all over the world. Short boat ride from the beach to discover the spinner dolphin lives in Sha’ab Samadai and you will be more than lucky if you see it beside you in the water, lunch onboard and back to another snorkeling trip under the water with your guide. At the end of your tour in dolphin house from Marsa Alam, back to your hotel. End of our services

Inclusions :

All transfers mentioned in the above itinerary

Assistance guide, language as required.

Lunch onboard

Snorkeling equipment

Soft drinks and one bottle of water

Boat ticket.

All taxes and services charge

Exclusions :

Any optional tours.

Tips.

Hard drinks

Personal expenses

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