Malaga : in the heart of Andalusia

If you want to discover the most famous region of Spain (Andalusia), Malaga is the perfect city. It is located very short distance from towns like Marbella, Granada, Seville and Cordoba. 
Although it is not as well known as its neighboring towns, Malaga has a rich culture and a long and interesting history. Around the city, you will discover a Roman amphitheater from the 3rd century, a fortress of the 6th century. Just as in Granada, the presence of Muslims in particular left many traces in culture and Malaga has the advantage of the beaches ! 
In addition, art lovers will be delighted to visit the new Picasso museum. Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga and his most famous works provided can now be seen in the city where it all began.
Picasso Museum : Picasso's heirs have brought together 150 works by Picasso for the opening of the museum in 2003 and quickly became one of the most visited museums of Spain. It includes early works and drawings by the artist until his famous cubist works.

Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle : The Alcazaba is a Moorish fortress built betweens the eighth and eleventh centuries, over The Remains of a Roman fortress. It houses an archaeological museum with Phoenician, Roman and Moorish coins. Also take the time to go visit the castle of Gibralfaro. 

The manquita : A trip to Malaga would be incomplete without a visit to the very eblle Cathedral of the Incarnation. Construction began after the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella got the dominance of the city in 1487. but in 1782, the contruction has been stopped leaving with only one of its two towers planned.

Harbor Beach Malagueta : The port of Malaga is the second Largest mediterranean port. Soak up the sun on the beach of the Malagueta, the biggest city beach All which is right next to the bullring.

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Philippines : Country of 7000 Islands

In this South-East of Asia which the sea is studded with innumerable islands, the Philippines did not take up less space as they consist of more than 7000 islands grouped in northern Indonesia. Among the largest of these, Luzon hosts the country's capital, Manila. Tropical country with hot and humid climate, many islands are covered with thick forests and are also generally of volcanic origin, Hillsides were worked by man for centuries for evelopment of major rice.
as an asian country, the Philippines has nonetheless heavily influenced by Western culture, due to the successive occupations of the Spanish, then the United States.
Once we have paid enough for his plane ticket, which is the biggest expense of a trip to the Philippines, we quickly realizes that this country is a cheap destination, where even small budgets will not need to tighten their belt. 
Many all-inclusive vacations are offered to the Philippines: they offer the advantage of including flight and hotel at competitive prices, and often revolve around a favorite theme (island excursions, hiking and often scuba diving).
But it is also possible to pass such a framework and travel under its own power in the Philippines. Lodging in general is cheap: apart hotels with categories ranging from the more basic to luxury amenities comfort Homestay is widespread in the archipelago. A nice, inexpensive way to blend more into the culture of the island, unlike large and comfortable hotel often cut off from reality.
The Philippines designate an archipelago of islands located in the Pacific Ocean. The islands are divided into three geographical areas: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
 The Philippines have very good underwater diving. The best of them corresponds to Palawa. It has a rich background in wildlife and provides great visibility in the reefs. A wide variety of beach stretches on the island of Luzon, namely the Chico River, the Saltan River and Pagsanjan with its white sands and lagoons cliff.These are black marble with a wondrous environment for practicing rafting, canoeing and surfing. In addition, equipment rental is possible. A guided tour to the Trekking and climbing Mount Mayon on Luzon Island or Mount Pulog in summer is possible. Enjoy panoramic views of waterfalls, secret lakes, caves and forests where deer and wild boars live.
Popular dishes of the Philippines are whole roasted pig said lechón, sausage and goat stew with tomatoes. Dishes of meat such as tapa, the torta, adobo and kaldereta are really delicious. Almost all restaurants in the Philippines offering typical island dishes in their menus. Among the most popular with consumers, we have the mechado the Pochero and afritada. But most Filipino dishes are the mixture of Chinese food, Malay and Spanish; such as Kare-Kare, Crispy pata leg (pork), hamonado and sinigang. And if you like fresh or fried dishes, choose pancit and lumpia .
The bars and cafes in the Philippines are mostly open from 9 am to 1 am in the capital. However, in the resorts, they close later. Clubs and discos are also many in the districts of Manila.

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Chiang Mai : the rose of Thailand

Chiang Mai (also known as the Rose of the North) is the second largest city in Thailand, culturally the most significant in the north of Thailand and the capital of the province of Chiang Mai. It is located 800 kilometers north of Bangkok, among the highest mountains in the country. 

In recent years, Chiang Mai has become more modern. The city offers many attractions for the thousands of foreign visitors who come to Chiang Mai every year. The historical strength of Chiang Mai derives from its important strategic location near a southern branch of the ancient Silk Road, and long before the modern influx of foreign visitors. The city served as an important center for crafts, umbrellas, jewelry (particularly silver) and woodcarving.
The city has almost as many monuments as Bangkok. The architecture of these reflect different periods of construction. Most interesting are located in the historic old town, inside the moat. Do not miss the Wat Phra Singh Lan Na style. Hit the streets on two wheels to easily stop every treasure that hides the city. 

The historic heart houses 36 temples adorned with stucco, paint, pearl, teak paneling, etc. The fortifications of the city have almost all gone, the only remaining moat drawing a perfect square.

The many surrounding forests will be an opportunity to practice your favorite sports: hiking in the National Park Doi Suthep-Pui, mountain biking, rafting, elephants back rinding, etc.

In all, the province has 20,000 square kilometers of fertile plains, wooded hills, poppy fields, jungles, protected parks and rivers. Paradise for nature lovers. 

Small natural curiosity to visit the underground tunnels Tham Chiang Dao north of the city.

There are two main handicraft villages around Chiang Mai, it's San Kamphaeng and Baan Tawai. The first, closer to the city, consists of large stores offering almost industrial production, including furniture, very uneven. It is also popular with bus travel agencies and their kickbacks system. It is not very easy to negotiate. Ceramics (celadon), parasols and silk are certainly what is better there.

Baan Tawai, south of Chiang Mai, located 20 kilometers from the city center, is the place to be. Around the real craft village, some more "commercial" signs have been grafted, but it still a must. Furniture and teak, bamboo, mango, rosewood, rattan, water hyacinth abound. It is large and takes several days to do the trick. The advantage is that you do not walk on your feet ! It is organized by sectors and it is advisable to obtain a map of the village to prepare for his visit by targeting places to visit. Especially since many shops are actually resellers of objects manufactured in factories on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. Therefore it is necessary to be discerning.

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