YOSEMITE - HELPFUL TIPS FOR YOUR VISIT NATIONAL PARK

One of the most popular tours on a trip to the west coast of the United States is the Yosemite National Park in California.

In this park you will find lush forests, which mainly include the giant redwoods. And also, you will see large rocky granite mountains, the most famous being called El Capitan.

And if you decide to visit Yosemite in spring, you can enjoy mighty falls, the volume of water is significantly reduced in summer.

Below I detail various recommendations and advice to keep in mind to visit Yosemite National Park:

 Directions to Yosemite

Yosemite is located east of San Francisco.

Your route by car for California usual be accessed from that city on Route 49. If you come from Los Angeles, must go to Fresno, then take Route 41 that will take you to the park.

Another option when planning the route to visit Yosemite National Park is considered an intermediate stage on the trip between San Francisco and Las Vegas.

This option takes you to cross the national park called Tioga Road route, then take Route 345 that leads to the National Park Death Valley (Death Valley) and Nevada road.

 Best time to visit Yosemite

When planning your visit Yosemite, it is important that you consider the time of year, as in much of it do not have access to some of the most interesting areas for road closures due to inclement weather.

Distances Yosemite National Park

It will be useful to know the distances from Yosemite National Park to highlights of the West Coast of the United States:

Distance from San Francisco to Yosemite: 304 kilometers, three hours

Distance from Los Angeles to Yosemite: 497 kilometers, five hours

Distance from Las Vegas to Yosemite: 793 kilometers, eight hours

Distance from Death Valley to Yosemite: 468 kilometers six hours

TRIP TO THAILAND, HEART OF SOUTHEAST ASIA: BANGKOK

Cradle of Asian exoticism. Mix of cultures, chaos and relaxation, art and tradition. Luxury travel or backpacking trip. Bon voyage-travel Blog flew to Thailand to show you the heart of Southeast Asia and this is where we make our first stop in Bangkok.

Known as "the country of free men", Thailand was never conquered by any foreign power, which today remains a pride for its happy people who never lose their smile.

"Sawasdeekrab" if they say it is a man or "Sawasdeeka" if a woman will be the first words you hear in Thai, it is the main opening greeting and is accompanied by a symbolic gesture through which you join the palms hands, place them at the height of the nose, while you make a slight tilt forward as a sign of respect. And after greeting MADNESS! Bangkok will impress you for being one of the largest metropolises in Asia. Noisy, chaotic and with a strange mixture between its modern skyscrapers and shopping malls and tradition to find a temple and a haven of peace in the middle of unbridled city.

Divided by the hub of Bangkok, the Chao Phraya river huge, your visit to the city will also be divided under two purposes: culture and shopping. So as we have no time to lose, it takes note of everything you'll find on your trip to Bangkok.

How to get here?

For frequencies, schedules and comfort in their -cuentan with one of the best entertainment systems board- aircraft, I decided to fly with Air France via Paris. Air France takes you to Bangkok with a brief scale only 1 hour and a half in Paris, more than reasonable. If you're the lucky ones also can try their comfortable Affaires class, your flight 12 hours will pass in the blink of an eye enjoying its fine cuisine and its endless supply of entertainment.

But best of Thailand is yet to come. In the next publication we will travel to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai to discover the north of the country to end up resting in one of the most beautiful beaches, will you know what?

 What to visit?

- One of them is the Royal Quarter, located in the city center, is one of the best samples between Buddhism and monarchy. Here is the official residence of the King of Thailand and the most famous of the temples of Bangkok, the Emerald Buddha, with more than 200 years old, is the country's largest religious monument. And although few measuring 75 centimeters sculpture may disappoint more than one, but not the magical environment that welcomes it. Contrary to what it may seem, the Kings do not live in the Grand Palace, although this spectacular building is still used for receptions and official events.

- Outside the enclosure but really close, we found the Wat Pho, the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok. Its historic walls enclose one of the most photographed Buddha figures of the city, the Reclining Buddha, which is the position that precedes the Nirvana in the Buddhist religion. also holds the honor of being the largest in Thailand, it reaches 46 meters long and almost 15 high and is completely covered with gold leaf.

TOURISM AND ADVENTURE IN RIOBAMBA - CHIMBORAZO - ECUADOR

Tourism and Adventure in Riobamba

Riobamba is a city in the Andean highlands of Ecuador, it is also known as the "Sultan of the Andes". Riobamba is located in a valley surrounded by several hills and mountains, some of them can be seen snow. Tourism in Riobamba is varied, since you will have many ways to have fun with your family or friends. Riobamba is also the starting point for traveling by train to a beautiful tourist attraction known as the Devil's Nose. Also, if you want to get information about train travel from the city of Riobamba, follow this link: Journeys tourism in Riobamba.

By train

There are two trains that pass through Riobamba, one of which is a tourist attraction because it will lead straight to the Devil's Nose, which is full of foreign and domestic tourists, and you can enjoy an unimaginable adventure.

By bus

Today to travel to the city of Riobamba you can do from anywhere in Ecuador, the major cities and in which will have a faster route to Riobamba are: Quito, Guayaquil, Banos, Ambato, Puyo, Tena.

What I can see in Riobamba?

On a clear day the view of the surrounding mountains is not lost. The best views of the city are from the Park April 21, near the train station.

Tourism Riobamba - Things to do in Riobamba?

Riobamba is the nearest city to Chimborazo Volcano and is a good place to start your tour. The Chimborazo is the highest mountain in Ecuador and its height is 20,500 feet. To climb the volcano you need an experienced guide and have the necessary equipment to head this attraction cute. If you are thinking of going to this attraction, so you have to do is go to one of the tourist agencies in Riobamba. For example a travel agency in Riobamba will charge about $ 180 per person or a group of two or more, the cost is not as high as it seems, but it has its advantages, one of them is fun like never before done in his life, and may have Chimborazo Volcano in their hands.

Soloing toward Chimborazo, cost benefits

You can hire the service of climbing to the Chimborazo at any travel agency, its cost is about $ 250 and will provide a suitable guide for climbing this beautiful snowy Ecuador. Now when you have already hired the services of a tour guide, will have to leave at 1 am in the morning in order to climb to the summit and watch the sunrise from this wonderful summit, this will also serve to return in the afternoon to the city of Riobamba and has no complications. The duration of the journey between to and from Chimborazo will take about 9 to 10 hours, even if you are not a mountain climber, but worth being in this spectacular tourist site of Ecuador.

Tourist Attractions Riobamba

One of the sights you can also visit is the Devil's Nose, and what can be done in many ways, one of them is to get on the Chiva Express, which will enjoy an unparalleled adventure, observe the Andean countryside and lowlands by the Devil's Nose.

Another tourist site you can visit is Alausi, which is the center of the route of the train route from Ecuador, and known as one of the most beautiful tourist attractions of this country. You can jump on the train from Riobamba and go over the train, to enjoy more of the beautiful landscapes of this area. The scenery along the way is amazing, the best views you never imagine this place is only of Ecuador. You will also visit Guamote which is an hour from the city of Riobamba.Traductor de Google para empresas:Google Translator ToolkitTraductor de sitios webGlobal Market Finder.

Riobamba

Riobamba is near the Sangay National Park, which contains several mountains and volcanoes Tungurahua, Sangay and El Altar.

The nightlife in the city of Riobamba is very good if you like farrear at night. The August 10 is the favorite place for teens to relax and de-stress from work.

Gastronomy in Riobamba

Street Aug. 10 and Calle Daniel Leon Borja, are the preferred sites of national and foreign tourists, which can get food for all tastes, among them are the hornado which is the typical cuisine of the city of Riobamba as well as the famous yahuarlocro, the Cuy, among many more snacks.