Top Tourist Attraction in Canada : Niagara Falls

“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.”
― G.K. Chesterton

Niagara Falls is the second largest falls on the globe next to Victoria Falls in southern Africa. The Niagara is a fairly young river, only 12,000 years old!, a microsecond in geological time. The Niagara Escarpment, which was created by erosion is much older. The glaciers pressed down on the land during the last ice age and laid down layers of sediment, then the slow process of erosion of ice and water ate at the surface of the escarpment. The Niagara Peninsula became free of the ice about 12,500 years ago. As the ice retreated northward, its meltwaters began to flow down through what became Lake Erie, the Niagara River and Lake Ontario, down to the St. Lawrence River, and, finally, down to the sea. There were originally 5 spillways from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. Eventually these were reduced to one, the original Niagara Falls, at Queenston-Lewiston. From here the Falls began its steady erosion through the bedrock.

Millions of gallons of water rocket over Niagara Falls every minute – about 750,000 gallons each second! There’s no closer place to “feel Niagara’s flow” than from the decks, boats, vista points and trails of Niagara Falls State Park - America’s oldest state park.  With sparkling scenery, thrilling attractions, family-friendly and interactive exhibits, miles of hiking trails and  delectable dining options, Niagara Falls State Park gets you closer to the Falls than anywhere else. The park features classic adventures and vacation amenities to make the most of your trip, and no passport is needed to experience an unforgettable and breathtaking Niagara Falls vacation. 

Niagara Falls, often spelled Niagra Falls Ontario Canada has eclectic restaurants, contemporary hotels, and electrifying attractions-is a true Canadian vacation destination for couples and families alike. Grown ups have upscale hotels, modern casinos, nightlife and concerts, fine dining, golf courses and spas, and wine country is just down the road. For children, Niagara Falls is a veritable theme park with ultra tall buildings (Skylon Tower), water parks inside hotels, Ferris wheels and kid-friendly restaurants (Clifton Hill), and we even sneak in some education at Niagara Falls attractions like the Butterfly Conservatory and Marineland.

Where it is

Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.

How to reach

The main tourist area is boxed in by the QEW to the west, Highway 420/ Falls Ave. to the north, Niagara River Parkway to the east and McLeod Rd. in the south. The city of Niagara Falls, Ontario does not have an extensively difficult street/expressway system to navigate. Getting into the city from the U.S. can be a traffic hassle also, waiting at the border. Getting into the city from the U.S. can be a traffic hassle also, waiting at the border.

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Top Tourist Attraction in Nepal : The Himalayas

 “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful,

we must carry it with us or we find it not.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Himalayas are the world’s tallest mountains, towering more than five miles above sea level. Himalaya means “home of snow” because the tallest peaks of the Himalayas are always capped with snow. The Himalayas include Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. Everest rises 29,028 feet above sea level on the border between India and Nepal. No plant life grows near the mountain’s peak due to powerful winds, extremely cold temperatures, and a lack of oxygen. Many adventurous people attempt to climb Everest every year. Often their venture ends in sickness or death. Most people are unable to breathe 20,000 feet above sea level because there is not enough oxygen in the atmosphere. A person will suffer brain damage when they are unable to breathe. Strong winds and frigid temperatures make the climate even more rigorous.

To climb a mountain in Nepal you need permission. There are three different sets of peaks that are open, "Expedition peaks", and then the A and B group "trekking peaks". Any peak not on any list is closed for mountaineering. There are 15 group A peaks and 18 group B "trekking peaks" and several hundred expedition peaks. Expedition peak rules have been refined over the years and now for peaks under 6500m no liaison officer is required. The liaison officer system is still incredibly corrupt, but at least there are better garbage policies. The royalty paid to the government of Nepal for expedition peaks now varies with altitude and the season.

Note all peaks in West Nepal are free but the paperwork still results in a file an inch thick. If climbing without a guide, recognizing your personal limits is important, this is the Himalaya after all. Some of these peaks are 'straightforward' but what this really means is that to be safe you don't need a shop's worth of karabiners, ice-screws, snow-stakes and rock racks - just a partner, rope, a few bits of protection, experience using this gear, good weather and an overriding urge to die of senility.

The diversity of wildlife in the himalayas is huge. In the lower ranges, tigers, leopards, and the one horned rhinocerous can be found while the higher altitudes support a smaller but more unique group of animals. These include the snow leopard, Markhor goat, argali, and red panda. Trekking is the most popular activity, with a wide selection of possibilities, from deserts to jungles. It's also popular to study Yoga or Meditation. White Water Rafting is popular in many places

Where it isThe Himalayas are a range of mountains in Asia, most correctly defined as stretching from the Indus river in Pakistan, through India, Nepal, Bhutan, ending at the Bramaputra River in India. Basically people visit Nepal to see the Himalayas.

How to reach

Nepal is the typical entry point for exploration of this mighty range. Visiting Nepal has gotten easier in the last decade; still, getting there isn't particularly straightforward. Nonstop air service between Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, the city closest to the Himalayas, with many other cities doesn't exist, but there are several other flight options for travel to Kathmandu. Flights out of the Himalayas are often cancelled due to bad weather, be sure to give yourself at least a few days before needing to catch a connecting flight. If you do not you will be stuck there and be having to pay extra.

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Top Tourist Attraction of USA : Pearl Harbor

“to travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.”
― Elizabeth Gilbert,

Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi. It is known to Hawaiians as Puʻuloa. Pearl Harbor, named for the pearl oysters once harvested there, is the largest natural harbor in Hawaii, it is one of the top tourist attractions. Pearl Harbor Oahu is proud to feature a number of exciting historic tours to the site of the United States entrance into World War II. The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Empire of Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941, brought the United States into World War II. A visit to Pearl Harbor is near the top of most Hawaii to-do lists. The opportunity to pay respects to the fallen sailors and brave heroes of December 7, 1941, while feeling first hand the emotions of the Pearl Harbor attacks is something that all visitors to Hawaii should experience.

Pearl Harbor Tours are combined with many of the top sites around the island of Oahu, including the world famous surf beaches of North Shore Oahu, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and a driving tour through downtown Honolulu's historic district. If you haven't been to Pearl Harbor before, you're about to enter the grounds of one of the most significant, tragic, and important sites in United States history. Pearl Harbor has four different museums to preserve most important Historical facts of US history. Artifacts related to the attack are displayed in the Visitor Center and the same can be seen in movie being displayed in the museum to commemorate the Japanese attack on US during Second World War. 

Ancient Hawaiians were well aware of the value of Pearl Harbor's natural resources, which included birds, fish and invertebrates. The sweet, fragrant air of pineapple fields will guide you from the Dole Plantation to the North Shore, where Oahu's most famous beaches are located.

Where it is:

Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base.

How to Reach:

There are a number of ways to get to Pearl Harbor. The City Bus, or TheBus, is the most cost effective. Fares are $2.50 for adults and $1.25 for children under 17. While the cost is cheap the bus schedule can be inconsistent. General admission to Pearl Harbor is free. This includes the USS Arizona Memorial.

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Top Tourist Attraction in New Zealand : Taupo

 “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”
― Gustave Flaubert

Taupo is a town on the shore of Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand. The name Taupo, by which the town is commonly known, is the shortened version of its full name, Taupō-nui-a-Tia. Literally translated from Māori language, Taupō-nui-a-Tia means "The great cloak of Tia", where Tia is the name of the discoverer of the lake. Taupo is a top tourist attraction, particularly in the summer, as it offers panoramic views over the lake and to the volcanic mountains of Tongariro National Park to the south. It offers a number of tourist activities including sky diving, jet boating and paragliding. The famous Waitomo Caves are also a short two hour drive from Taupo.

Taupo is a centre of volcanic and geothermal activity and hot springs suitable for bathing are located at several places in the vicinity. The volcanic mountain of Mount Tauhara lies six kilometres (4 mi) to the east. Some forested area exists near Taupo, with understory vegetation consisting of certain shrubs and ferns. The climate of Taupo is cold and windy when compared to other parts of the North Island. It is due to the city being located inland which results in the accumulation of dry air causing severe frost during winter. However snowfall in Taupo is rare.

Where it is:
Taupo is a town on the shore of Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand. It is the seat of the Taupo District Council and lies in the southern Waikato Region.

How to Reach:
It links Auckland and Wellington. From Taupo, Auckland is 3.5 hours to the north.  Wellington is a leisurely 5.5 hours south. If travelling by car, make Great Lake Taupo your base camp – within a short distance you have a diverse region to explore.

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