Wednesday, March 23, 2022



A long stretch of pristine white sandy beaches with hues of turquoise waters fringed with drool worthy coastline is a perfect definition of Jolly Buoy Island. Rich in exotic corals and marine life, Jolly Buoy Island in Andaman is located near Wandoor, a short drive of 30 km from Port Blair. It is adorned with surrealism and tranquility where one can find nature in its purest form. Mangrove swamps and tropical rainforests covers this island, providing it with a serene landscape and a touch of staggering appeal. One can enjoy the enthralling beauty of nature here and enjoy seclusion at its best. Stroll through this blog to know everything about Jolly Buoy Island, a serene piece of land on the Andamans.


Jolly Buoy Island cannot be visited at any time of the year unlike other islands in Andaman as it remains closed for 6 months in the year for the preservation of the corals. Jolly Buoy Island opening months are from November to April. The temperature during these months remains moderate, neither too hot nor too cold. Hence, various water sports can be easily enjoyed during this time. A proper permit is required to enter the Jolly Buoy Island which can be obtained from the Wandoor beach along with the ferry ride. Also, Jolly Buoy Island in Andaman is closed on Mondays.


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Ironically, many countries that are vulnerable to climate change are considered tourism hotspots. During COP25, Patricia Espinosa (UNFCCC Executive Secretary) said that climate change is happening in destinations that are dependent on tourism, leading to losses of jobs, homes, lives, and hope. Areas that are close to the ocean as well as mountainous areas and polar regions are especially affected by the impacts of climate change in the form of floods, droughts, heatwaves or hurricanes. While the tourism industry in the Arctic may benefit from the global warming induced reductions in sea ice, tourism destinations in the tropics are projected to experience a decrease in visitor numbers due to more extreme temperatures and increases in the frequency and intensity of storms. In Europe, summer tourism will be redistributed away from Southern Europe to higher latitudes, and warmer regions will note a temporal tourism shift from high to shoulder seasons. Because of its strong links to other sectors, the tourism industry will be among the first to suffer when disasters occur; venues will become shelters and tourism will come to a standstill in the case of an emergency. Despite that, the travel and tourism industry remains one of the most polluting industries regarding carbon emissions, hence perpetuating global warming and natural disasters.


Let’s break it down. The tourism sector contributes to around 8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a result of: aviation (40%), transportation (30%) and the consumption of goods and services (30%) including food and accommodation (Lenzen et al., 2018). Espinosa (UNFCCC) claimed that 8% is huge and not sustainable. 8% makes the sector a bigger polluter than the construction sector. Tourism-related transport CO2 emissions are predicted to increase to almost 2 million tonnes by 2030, a 25% rise from 2016 to 2030, while during the same period international and domestic arrivals are projected to increase from 20 billion to 37 billion (UNWTO). 




Climate Change And How it affects Tourism

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

 


The Songkran Festival generally recognized as “water festival Thailand” is among the foremost and most significant celebrations heading the beginning of the Thai New Year. It is a giant festival in Thailand. It is celebrated each year in the mid of April. The water festival, Thailand 2022 will be taken place between Tuesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 15, 2022. During this season, the entire country turns crazy in the celebration, and you will savor local delights full of enjoyment.


Hurray roar into the air as the dense crowds fling water at one another. People splash water buckets over each other, and a few of them fire huge fluorescent water guns at each other and few aim pipes at the group of people. Due to its specific and thrilling approach of celebration, the water festival in Thailand, Phuket is expanding its popularity around the globe. Eventually more than 1/2 million visitors from all around the world visit here to be a part of the Songkran festival and indulge in local entrainments to take the pleasure of water fights. The celebration takes place in April and greets all tourists and locals alike, with welcoming arms.


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World's Largest Water Fight- Songkran

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Monday, March 21, 2022



Located around 12km away from enchanting Munnar, Mattupetty is one of the most beautiful hill stations, best known for its alluring scenery and salubrious weather which play a key role in making the visit of every traveler memorable.



Apart from being gifted with pleasant and serene ambience, scenic village is also noted for its amazing attractions. Some of the important places to visit in Mattupetty include Mattupetty Dam; a storage concrete gravity dam. Here, you can indulge in speed boat rides and horse riding. Moreover, it is an ideal picnic spot too. Another major attraction is Mattupetty Lake; surrounded with green tea farms, shoal forests and hilly woods, a great place to spend some peaceful moments.


You can also visit the wonderful Dairy Farm run by Indo-Swiss Livestock Project; here you get to see several varieties of high yielding cattle. In-addition, you can also indulge in trekking in Shola Forest which is close to Mattupetty. 


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Saturday, March 19, 2022



Located around 53 kilometers from Cochin, the town is celebrated for its backwaters which connect Cochin and Kumarakom to the North. Besides backwaters and the sea, Alleppey is also famous for its ageless temples, serpentine canals draining into the ocean, colorful lagoons, rice paddies, and a 150-year old lighthouse.  While you are soaking up the laid-back coastal bliss, do try to visit the famous Andhakaranazhi Beach- the beauty gets amplified during sunset hours. 


The floating ground to the crowd-pulling houseboats is none other than the longest lake in India- Vembanad lake. The tour of Vembanad lake is mostly coupled with Pallippuram island which is a picturesque petite land in the middle of the lake. Alleppey is just more than backwaters and the beaches, it has a history that is worth learning about. A trip to this coastal paradise is total bliss.


Alappuzha - Venice Of The East

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Friday, March 18, 2022



Situated about 25 kilometres away from Kalpetta, the Edakkal Caves are located in the remote island of Edakkal. The caves are one of the biggest tourist destinations in South India. Each year, thousands of tourists visit the caves to checkout its natural beauty and legendary status. There are many legends and tales about the formation of the caves. Let’s explore the history and attractions of the caves.



There are many stories behind the formation of the Edakkal Caves. A famous one is that, the caves were formed by the arrows of Kush and Luv. Another folklore is that it was formed because of Kuttichathan and the Goddess Mudiampilly. History has it that the caves were first discovered by the then superintendent of police of the Malabar District, Fred Fawcett, on his hunting trip. He found the caves to the west of Edakkal Mala and when he explored it further, he found that the caves were the habitat of the Neolithic people.


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Thursday, March 17, 2022

 


Munich, the capital of Bavaria and the third largest city in Germany, lies on the River Isar on the fringes of the Bavarian Alps. It began as a monastery, growing into a settlement when the Duke of Bavaria allowed the monks to establish a market at the crossing of the route from Salzburg and the river.


Munich is a fun-loving city, known for its seasonal festivals and rich cultural calendar, so along with visiting the beautiful churches and outstanding museums and palaces, you should spend some time enjoying life with the locals at a festival, a colorful market, or over a slice of one of Munich's famous cakes in a konditorei.


The Strong Beer Festival in Munich takes place every year during the period of fasting between Ash Wednesday and Easter. To appreciate the Munich love of beer you just have to consider what locals call the "fifth season". It’s the Starkbierzeit (Strong Beer Time), a three-week frenzy of early-spring stout swigging. But these ain’t no ordinary suds. Prepare your taste buds for a fortune of flavour, an abundance of aroma, a trove of textures: Munich Starkbier.


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Munich Starkbierzeit - Fun Times!!

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