Actually climbing is not my favorite sport. Walking out into the countryside and the forest is not my primary choice to spend the holidays. However, thanks to join in the Couch Surfing community, various alternatives to spend leisure time became more varied, including a flash back to the Baduy.

As they have been taught since elementary school, Bedouin are divided into two: Inner and Outer Baduy. Bedouin in more closed to other. The location was more into the interior. Photos are not allowed if it enters the Baduy, as well as foreign visitors. Because in my group there are three friends from France and Germany, Baduy In was not a goal.
I’m somewhat “glad” the path is not to Baduy In. Terrain to get to the three villages at the very edge of the Outer Baduy just successfully made me lose my breath often and every muscle in your body feels stiff withdrawn. Create travelers like hiking when my last high school and never exercising, traveling the Outer Baduy is like repeating the orientation lecture. So, really needed stamina fit and flexibility of leg muscles warm up long enough. If you are not trained before, be prepared to enjoy the rigid body for three days.

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In Southeast Asia many tourist-friendly area for children, with many beautiful beaches but safe, unique and fun activities, as well as beautiful nature. We have selected a few places, but there are still many other areas to be visited! Almost all the places in this area suitable for children, especially those who have a little bigger and you will meet many people, ranging from the staff of the hotel or lodging to a stranger on the street, who are willing to help you with the kids.

1)      Located on the western seaboard of Thailand and Andaman Sea, Ko Lanta is a safe place for children to swim. The beach was perfect for the parents to relax drinking a cocktail and sit in their seats, watching the kids play in the turquoise-colored clear water. On the island, you will find many luxury resorts, and with a majority Muslim population, you will not find nightlife that is usually found in some beach resort islands of Thailand. You can dive or snorkel, kayaking along the coast to the west are still rarely visited, or rent a bike and a walk in a traditional village located on the eastern seaboard of the island.

2)      Want to see the dolphins? Please come to Kratie in Cambodia to see the Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin which is now threatened with extinction – only a few dozen remaining tails around the world. The original habitat of these animals is in Kampi, 20 km from Kratie. Not only dolphins, you can cross the river from Kratie to the Ko Treung and rent a bicycle to visit rural areas in Cambodia. Your children may be fascinated to see how the whole village to live without the internet.

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A village in Italy, which lies between the City of Rome and Naples, was the talk. Not because of this beautiful old villages and old buildings are still preserved. Not because just a comfortable atmosphere, right in the middle of the mountains Aurunci, but the matter of population, not as friendly residents, friendly’s for sure, but this problem of age. Age of residents in this village was apparently quite magical. They are the people with the age of the oldest life on Earth. The mean population Campodimele lived until the age of 95 years!. The term, residents in the village of old Campodimele is durable.

That’s why as a thousand-year-old village is among the tourists called this area the ‘village of eternity’. Almost all the citizens are elderly people. What makes them durable old?

Author Tracey Lawson who had lived in the village for a year trying to find out. First, he thought that old durable factor is the situation in villages that are remote and stress free. You can enjoy the village with a subtle and peaceful atmosphere.

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Soaking in hot water is a pleasure on the go. East Asian countries arguably the most exciting offer such pleasures, including Seoul. Jimjilbang, such as the Korean people for the public bath house, can be found almost everywhere. Airports, subway stations until some point in a residential area, jimjilbang usually open 24 hours.

Jimjilbang also often used as a haven or alternative overnight by the Korean people while too tired to go home after the move until late at night. In jimjilbang is provided a bed or a large room where we could rest.

Prices vary once entered, typically range between 5 thousand to 15 thousand won. The more expensive the price of admission, amenities such as towels and clothes would be great. As I get there in the morning, as well as hours, beginning operations, the price of entrance ticket jimjilbang more expensive about  15 won (about $ 150 thousand).

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From the name, maybe people think this market selling pets. But one big, one of the most famous market in Beijing, China fulfilled by various fashion goods with low price. When talking about shopping in China, the most popular among tourists usually called Wang Fu Jing Street or the Silk Market. Well according to the local buyer, market Zoo is a place to hunt.

Market zoo is located in the Xizhimen, Beijing. If you choose to ride the subway, make sure you select a line 4 and get off at Beijing Zoo stop (exit D / southwest exit). China set a flat rate of RMB 2 for the subway for any purpose. The market is also popular as a wholesale center located directly opposite the Beijing Zoo area or Beijing Zoo. Fashion items because it is not surprising that the market is generally dominated called Zoo Market.

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