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Isimangaliso Wetland Park Travel Guide
Tucked away in the lush forests of north central Tutuila is Mt. Alava, whose rough terrain makes it one of Samoa's splendid and popular mountains. The giant only offers a fantastic view up its summit, but that is not the only attraction there for you. The side-trip to the old cable car terminal is also pretty interesting.
The journey to Mt. Alava's peak begins in Fagasa Pass, located west of Pago Pago. The six-mile trail is relatively easy, and broad enough for an all-terrain vehicle. Though the path is surrounded by thick vegetation, there are a few amazing sights to catch on the way to the top, like Fagasa Bay. A metal staircase leads all the way to the summit, and to a breathtaking view of Pago Pago Bay and the town below, as well as the famous Rainmaker Mountain. There is also a cement fale (native house) where trekkers can eat and rest before heading back down. Nearby are the remains of the old cable car terminal that go from the peak all the way down to town. Originally built to transport equipment to and from the transmission tower, the line was finally wound up during the 80's when two jets collided with the cars, killing the pilots.
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Ati-atihan in Kalibo Aklan
Ati-atihand origins ccan be traced to 1210 when refugees from Borneo would smear their faces with soot in affectionalte immitation of the Filipino natives The island of Panay in the Visayas is where this particular detail of Philipine history took place sometime ih the late 12th or early 13th century. For centuries hence, it has been commemoratged in one specific place - in Kalibo, the capital ... Read full Blog post
Palace on Wheels : A Royal Luxury Train Tour in India
Palace on Wheels is one of the most popular luxury trains running in India. It presents a great chance to travelers from across the globe to explore the fabulous destination Rajasthan and Agra sitting in the lap of exquisite luxury of the train. It is a well-known fact that Indian royalty was too fond of luxury trains. The princes of various princely states got their trains customized in England ... Read full Blog post
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