Breakaway Destination Guides (International)

Asia is one of the best places in the world to travel independently. With excellent transport connection, hotels of all shapes, sizes and price ranges. Asia is a cross-roads

This is the world's largest inland delta. It is formed where the Okavango River empties onto a swamp in an endorheic basin in the Kalahari Desert, where most of the water is lost to evaporation and transpiration instead of draining into the sea.

The Bay's water is clear during the spring and early summer. Some of the islands are quite large and there are small alcoves with sandy beaches where swimming is possible. Ha Long bay lies in the northeastern part of Vietnam and is 165 Km from Hanoi.

These birds are best known for the plumage of the males, in particular highly elongated and elaborate feathers extending from the beak, wings or head. Males put their bright colors and unusual ornaments to good use when they display for females. Their elaborate dances, poses, and other rituals accentuate their appearance and put on a phenomenal show for both female birds and any humans lucky enough to be in the vicinity.

More like a whale than a shark, these fish are right at the top of most divers "To do..." lists. While some people are intimidated by its size, the whale shark is actually a gentle giant keen to avoid confrontations and generally trusting of humans. As for etiquette when diving with whale sharks, passive interaction is the best policy.

Wildlife and nature play a large part in so many of our holidays. Seeing whales in the wild is one of the top 10 things most people want to do during their lifetime. Scanning the water, waiting to hear a blow or see a dorsal fin, is one of the top wildlife experiences in the world.

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