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Asia has been blessed with so many wonderful countries to visit and Malaysia should definitely be part of the list of must-sees in this continent. Its rich culture and modern lifestyle has been drawing a lot of attention from tourists from all over the globe.

The great thing about travelling here is that the cost of living is pretty affordable. You can ride the cab for € 0.76 for their normal tariff. Renting a space is also not that expensive. You can already live in the city on a one bedroom apartment for only around € 318. And if you want the suburbs area, € 192 will already do it for you!

Now roaming has to be one of the fun activities that you will have in the capital of Malaysia. Their PETRONAS Towers is a must see, as it is one of sites that this city is known for. It is the headquarters of Malaysia gas and oil company. But this isn’t just some corporate site; here you will be able to witness such world-class performance of artists who are passionate when it comes to classical music. Be there right in the middle of this twin towers and not missed an opportunity to snag a seat at the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS Concert Hall.

Another fortress to see in this city is the Menara KL Tower. Having the record of being the world’s fifth tallest structured building. With its viewing deck of about 100 meters higher than that of the PETRONAS, you are sure to get a broader and much wider view of the city. The great news about this is that if you come early, free tickets are actually given away!

This photo of Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower
When it comes to shopping, this city is bursting with all the bargains that you want especially due to the fact that they have a Chinatown! It’s a colorful place with lots of Oriental culture going on, as you will enjoy not just purchasing some great finds but even get more cultured on the things that Asia has to offer you. Its neighboring places such as KLCC and Bukit Bintang will surprise you with lots of tourists from all around the world just to get the feel of being in an authentic diverse Asian country.

Do you love birds? Because if you do, I’m sure that you will totally love Kuala Lumpur’s Bird Park! It is definitely the most massive bird park in the world and with more than 3,000 birds residing here, there is no way that your Kodak moments won’t be colorful with all those bright rainbow feathers occupying your lenses! Grab this opportunity to take photos with the mighty eagles themselves while they’re not out there targeting their next prey from a hundred feet away! You can totally have them up close and personal this time.

This photo of Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
The temples in this city are also huge attractions to both the tourists and locals and your tour here won’t be complete without visiting the Thean Hou Temple. It is one of the oldest temples that you can find in South East Asia and there have been lots of stories, legends and myths related to it. There are actually devotees who believe in this goddess of Mercy named Guan Yin that this temple has become their haven for their devotion.

Speaking of religion, another place of faith in this city that you must dare not miss is the Batu Caves. This is massive for the Hindus and inside these caves are statues that were erected with also limestone formations aging 400 millions old; it has indeed become one of the famous tourists spots in Kuala Lumpur. If you love to sculpt and you are a visual artist, then it’s impossible that you won’t get any inspiration from this town.

Malaysia’s advocacy to promote Asia at its finest is doing a great job. Here you will be exposed to not just one Asian culture but a lot more and it’s all the South East Asian side. So gather your bags and ready your passport because you are about to experience Kuala Lumpur. And just like what their tourism board always say- Malaysia is indeed “Truly Asia”.

Written by Britain Outdoors Travel Blog

Miami is a fantastic holiday destination and is among the top places that travellers want to see and experience. Since it is always busy, it is a good idea to arrange your Miami apartment in advance and not wait until the last moment. Then, when this important aspect of your trip is settled, the rest is easy but you just have to make a plan for the most important things that you want to do while in Miami. Here will be listed the top five things that one can do in Miami.

This photo of Miami Beach

Among these things is a weekend getaway to the South Beach zone. This is great for a quick vacation and it offers clear waters and fine sand, as well as beautiful art deco houses. Usually, the locals visit the South Beach off season from May until August, since the rates are great and the restaurants are not that crowded. In case you can do like the locals, you can have a great holiday. Most of the South Beach restaurants offer nice outdoor sitting areas and serve delicious meals.

This photo of Miami Beach

The other great thing that one can do while in Miami is to visit the Miami MetroZoo, which is reputed to be among the nicest zoos in the country. Here the traveller can see a great variety of animals from Africa, Australia and Asia. An interesting fact to mention is that the Miami MetroZoo is among the first zoo without cages. The animals are grouped according to their geographic territory and live peacefully together. The zone around the zoo is very spacious thus the visitors should be prepared for some walking. Visiting this place is among the best outdoor activities that you can enjoy in the Miami area. It is an especially fun place for the children, who can enjoy the playground, the carousel and the petting zoo.

This photo of Miami Beach

Another wonderful Miami experience would be to visit the local Seaquarium, which is both entertaining and educational. It features an outdoor marine section that presents killer whales, dolphins and other huge sea creatures. At the Seaquarium could be also seen seals and sea turtles, as well as sea lions, etc. The place also presents a show of trained dolphins, a show of a killer whale and feeding of the sea creatures.

The fourth important thing to do when in Miami includes a visit to the Everglades National Park. It features a large territory of swamps, sun-tropical jungle and interesting greenery. This is quite an unusual public park, which is placed at the southern end of Florida and is home to many endangered species like the Florida Panther, the American Crocodile, etc. The visitors of the Everglades National Park can walk, go camping, etc.

The fifth important thing to do when in Miami is to check the best Miami beaches. After all, this is what you have come here for in the first place. Among the beaches that should be seen are Bill Baggs Cape, Virginia Key Beach, Homestead Bayfront Park and Marina, as well as the Haulover Beach.

A post by Madison Anderson who also writes about apartments in New York and Barcelona apartments.

Heading to the capital of Italy? Already booked your flight tickets and reserved an apartment in Rome or a Milan apartment. Good job. Now, if you are a first timer here, then most probably you will go to the most famous landmarks that are there to be seen. If you, however, come for a second or third time or if you are among those lucky ones that will spend more than three or five days here and have several weeks to explore Rome, then going off the beaten path is a very tempting option.

The city of Rome is a very popular tourist destination. Many, many words have been said and written to describe the Coliseum with its gladiators, the gateway of Gods – the Pantheon, the heart of the Roman Empire – the Roman Forum, and so on and so forth. Everybody has heard of the magnificent beauty of the Fontana di Trevi, many visitors have marvelled at the fountains on Piazza Navona. But besides these main tourist attractions in the Italian capital there are many hidden attractions in Rome, which also have their charm and deserve to be seen. Among these hidden treasures is the Capuchin Crypt, which is a haunted house with interesting decoration. The place will absolutely enchant you and will leave a great impression on you. This place however, is not for everybody. Some people love it and some don’t, but no matter what the result is that you cannot be left without an emotion and opinion. If you travel with your children though, may be it will not be a good idea to bring them here, as they might be scared.

This photo of Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)

Another interesting place to consider is the Gothic Church Sacro Cuore del Suffragio, which claims that it has evidence of different paranormal activity. The other site that deserves attention as well is Caius Cestius Pyramid, which has been strongly influenced by Egypt. In the past many people built their tombs in this way, but today Caius Cestius Pyramid is the only tomb of this style that has survived the years. The Romans adored marble and because of that the pyramid is made of brick and covered with marble slabs.

Now, to some brighter aspect of Rome. May be you know that the Romans are crazy about food and they prepare some very delicious specialties, which are simple to prepare but very tasty. Romans are also very proud of their recipes and culinary style. They have a National Museum of Pasta, which reveals the origins of pasta. The museum’s collection goes back to the 12^th century and tells some really nice stories about Italian food. Here at the National Museum of Pasta one can see detailed receipts about preparation of meals and various variations on these same receipts that can make the dish so different. It is not guaranteed that by coming here you will learn how to prepare great pasta, but it can help for sure.

If you are heading to Portugal after your trip to Italy you should consider accommodation in Lisbon apartments.

Renting a car in Poland is very easy and convenient to arrange, just like in almost all European countries and elsewhere in the world. There are many companies that offer rent a car services and this enables the traveller to hire the car that will best suit one’s needs for the stay in Poland. Since there are so many offers, the tourist is usually able to get the rental car at an optimal rate.

Chevy

 Each of the car rental companies, however, has its own rental conditions and they have to be checked out in order for the tourist to be certain that he or she is dealing with a trustworthy car rental supplier. The companies provide a wide choice of automobiles, which can vary from economy to compact car models, as well as jeeps, station wagons, small and even large vans. The companies’ consultants are experts in the field of car rental and they can help you choose the right vehicle to meet your needs and arrange all the booking and the rental options. 

Mosse

 There are various types of car models available for renting including economy and small cars, compact and medium cars, premium and full-size cars, minivans and also large vans, convertible and luxury cars, which come with an option of automatic or manual transmission. The choice includes brand new cars of a higher class, as well as cheaper automobiles which are 3 or 4 years old but are still in good condition. The cars can be rented in all of the biggest cities in Poland and also at the local airports. For example, cars can be rented from Warsaw, Krakow, Zakopane, Kielce, Bialystok, Wroclaw, Gdansk, Poznan, Katowice, Lodz, Lublin, Szczecin, Rzeszow, Bydgoszcz,Torun, etc. They could also be delivered to whatever place in Poland if required.

Lodz Bus

 The rental cars’ prices depend on the company one works with and the vehicle one wants to rent. Usually, the companies offer various discounts when the booking is made online in advance and they do not take booking fees. There are small local rental companies as well as big international rental companies, so there is plenty of choice. Additionally, most of the car rental companies are able to offer you help with hotel bookings, signing for various city tours and trips, as well as conferences.

 The rent a car daily rates depend on several factors and these include the car group and the model, the available accessories, the rental duration. The total rental cost for the car is estimated based on the information, which is supplied when a request is made by sending an email or a request form. Unless stated otherwise, one day of rental is considered 24 hours. If the period exceeds to 25 hours for example then the client would be charged for the next day of rental as well. On the other hand some companies offer as additional service to drive the car to the Krakow apartment or apartment in Warsaw that you have rented.

The city of Krakow is among the first settlements in Poland and also the second biggest city in the country today. It is located on the Vistula River and is set just at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. The city was founded during the 7^thcentury and has been an important academic and cultural centre. It is also a main centre for art, trade, business and tourism. The city of Krakow has very interesting architecture and plenty of landmarks that are waiting to be seen. Among the sites that provoke real interest is the Auschwitz memorial.

Gate of Auschwitz

The Auschwitz site is of great historical importance to Krakow and Poland and is definitely among the tourist places that need to be visited when you stay in your Krakow apartment. Travellers should remember that when they are visiting during peak hours, they are best off joining a tour group with a guide. This makes the entry process easier to organise. So, if you are an individual but want to see the place, do not worry as the staff will set you up in a tour group with other people. Outside the peak hours or before 10 o’clock in the morning and 3 o’clock in the afternoon, people can enter the memorial on their own.

There are guides available in six languages, namely French and English, German and Spanish, Italian and Polish. However, groups can be also organised in Russian and Japanese, Serbian and Croatian, Hungarian and Swedish. The Auschwitz memorial is open until 7 o’clock in June, July and August and until 6 o’clock in May and September. In October it is open only until 5 o’clock.You can travel there on a day trip from your apartment in Warsaw

Tourists should know that just two or three kilometres outside the Auschwitz site, there is a second concentration camp, which is also open to visitors. That camp is Birkenau. Actually, the ticket that a tourist buys covers the sightseeing in both Birkenau and Auschwitz. Travellers should know that if they come from the city of Krakow with a bus, after they have seen Auschwitz, they can take the same bus and go to Birkenau and then back to the first site – Auschwitz. From then on they can return to Krakow and continue the rest of their stay there.

Tracks leading to Birkenan

Fence and Guard Tower

The Auschwitz site and memorial is very important for various reasons. It is a symbol of the Holocaust and genocide, but is also a symbol of human heroism and resistance. Here, during the Second World War many innocent people were murdered. The concentration camp was established in 1940 and was later extended. The mass murder organised there by the Nazi came to an end five years later when the soldiers of the Soviet Army entered the camp. But it was already too late for hundreds of thousands of people. Since this humiliating part of history should never be forgotten, the grounds and structures of the camp were protected and are now a museum and also a site of the UNESCO World Heritage List.