The voyage and travel books are the best companion for a person who loves traveling and is very passionate to explore different places himself. One can find these books acting as a guide because they provide the readers with valuable information like essential travel tips; information on dining, accommodation, attractions and shopping, moreover these travel books are ideal to plan delightful trips and capture unforgettable moments.
AFRICA
Africa is the second largest continent of the world. There are as many as 53 countries in this continent. The world’s longest river Nile flows through this continent. Moreover the biggest desert of the world The Sahara Desert is also located here. This continent is a very mysterious continent, and it is home to many diseases and viruses that have once been hidden beneath the dense rainforest, safely away from man. One of the most famous creatures of this continent is the African elephant. Unfortunately, this creature has become one of the world’s most endangered animals. Besides the African elephant, there are plenty of other many interesting animals and species that are only found in this mysterious continent. The largest country in this continent is Sudan. The largest city is Egypt. Africa is the homeland of the five fastest land animals - the cheetah (70 mph), wildebeest, lion, and Thomson's gazelle (all about 50 mph). Other animals of this continent are:-Penguins, Seal, Nile crocodile, Giraffes, Gorilla, etc. The world’s biggest diamond was found on this continent in 1905.
The whole continent of Africa is divided into 53 countries. The names of these countries are as follows:-
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Rep
- Chad
- Congo
- Dem. Rep. Congo (Zaire)
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea Bissau
- Guinea
- Ivory Coast
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Reunion
- Rwanda
- São Tomé and Principe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zanzibar
- Zimbabwe
Some of the famous and fabulous hotels in Africa have been mentioned below:-
- Luxor Sheraton Hotel and Resort
Luxor, Egypt.
- Radisson Sas Golden Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
- Arabellasheraton Grand Hotel Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa.
- Nairobi Serena Hotel
Nairobi, Kenya.
- Hyatt Regency Taba Heights
Taba, Egypt.
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Sheraton Royal Gardens
Cairo, Egypt.
- Sheraton Heliopolis Hotel Towers and Casino
Cairo, Egypt.
The entire continent of Africa is famous for its wild life reserves and forest. The African jungles are well known for the wide variety species which inhabits there. Some of the famous wildlife reserves of Africa are:-
- Kruger National Park (South Africa)
- Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- South Luangwa National Park (Zambia)
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda)
- Etosha Natonal Park (Namibia)
- Loango National Park (Gabon)
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Tanzania)
North America
North America is the third largest continent of the world. There are as many as 23 countries located on this Island, it also includes many small islands. The world’s largest island Green Land is also located on this island. Las Vegas is a city which is well known for luxury casinos and show palaces offering non-stop recreation on the "Strip" and in downtown Casino Center. Las Vegas has over the years become synonymous with glitter and glamour. Another famous city of this island is New York.
The famous Statue of Liberty is located in this continent. The famous Disney Land which is the hub of all the evergreen cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, etc. Grand Canyon which is the biggest canyon of the world is also located on this continent.
The famous cities of North America are as follows:-
- Las Vegas
- New York City
- San Francisco
- Chicago
- Seattle
- San Diego
- Los Angeles
- Orlando
- Atlanta
- Honolulu
- Boston
- Philadelphia
- Montreal
- Charlotte
- New Orleans
- Myrtle Bearch
Some of the places of attraction for tourist in North America are:-
1. Walt Disney North America, Lake Buena Vista, FL
2. Yosemite National Park, CA
3. Yellowstone National Park, WY
4. Washington, DC
5. Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
6. San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
7. Monterey Bay Aquarium, CA
8. Sea North America Adventure Park, Orlando, FL
9. Great Smokey Mountains Natl. Park
10. Statue of Liberty, NJ/NYU
11. Mount Rushmore, Keystone, SD
12. Acadia National Park, ME
13. SeaNorth America Adventure Park, Orlando, FL
14. Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL
15. SeaNorth America Adventure Park, San Diego, CA
16. The Magic House, St Louis, MO
17. The Children's Museum, Indianapolis, IN
EUROPE
Europe is one off the most visited region of the world. Europe is a continent with ancient history and rich culture, is known for its tumultuous history. The famous Eiffel Tower is also located on this continent. The capital of France is Paris, the Versailles Palace, Bordeaux and its wine region, the Cosmopolitan Lyon, the Loire Valley and its castles, Alsace, Provence, Brittany are other eyecatchers of France. Historical cities like Rome, Venice, Naples, and Milan are also located here. Spain the country which is famous for its, Bull Fighting and the festival of Tomateno is on this continent itself. The country which is the most beautiful place in the world, Switzerland is also on this continent.
Countries of this continent are:-
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Czecrh Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Lratvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Romania
- Russia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent. Asia is home to over 4 billion people - more than half the world's population. It covers almost one third of the total land area of the earth. The highest peak of the world Mt.Everest is located in this continent itself. China which is the most populated country in the world is also located on this continent. India, which is the biggest Democratic Country in the world is also in Asia. Monuments like Taj Mahal and The Great Wall of China in also on this continent.
Following is the list of the Asian countries:-
- Afghanistan
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Brunei
- Burma (Myanmar)
- Cambodia
- China
- Georgia
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea, North
- Korea, South
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Yemen
As you travel, keep abreast of local news coverage. If you plan a stay in one place for longer than a few weeks, or, if you are in an area where communications are poor, experiencing civil unrest or some natural disaster, you are encouraged to register with the Department of State. Registration takes only a few moments, and it may be invaluable in case of an emergency.
Other useful precautions are:
- Leave a detailed itinerary and the numbers of your passport or other citizenship documents with a friend or relative who lives in your native country.
- Make sure your passport is up-to-date.
- Carry your photo identification and the name of a person to contact with you in the event of serious illness or other emergency.
- Keep photocopies of your airline or other tickets and your list of traveler’s checks with you in a separate location from the originals and leave copies with someone at home.
- Leave things like unnecessary credit cards and expensive jewelry at home.
- Bring travelers checks, not cash.
- Use a money belt or concealed pouch for passport, cash and other valuables.
Thus at the end we can say that Voyage and Travel Books are indispensable source of knowledge and without these type of books a traveler can never imagine about what his voyage will be like.
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