Traveling has its own set of rules. There are different etiquette rules to follow, as well as a ton of other things you should be aware of. What very few people actually discuss, are the things you should never do while traveling.
5. When traveling you should never try to purposefully hurt the customs of where you are visiting. Being rude and unruly is subject for disaster. You are more likely to get hurt or thrown in jail if you intentionally set out to disrupt the “peace” per se.
4. Never steal in a foreign country, or anywhere you are traveling to for that matter. This should be common sense, but many people think that since they are out of their comfort zone or home town, they can break the law. There is probably nothing worse than traveling and going to jail for committing a stupid crime.
You must win the morning draw to get warm water
Although conditions offered would determine 99% of tourists to walk in the opposite way when it comes to accommodation, Null Stern hotel from Switzerland is on the list of the most appreciated places to spend the night in from Europe.
The Swiss Null Stern Hotel, first (and only) to have zero stars officially, enjoys great success, despite the conditions offered to tourists are not something you would wish even to your worst enemy. Arranged in an ex bunker from Teufen and with a horrible look, it made to the list of Top 100 most appreciated hotels in Europe. There are several reasons for that.
If you are in search for a big adventure, there is nothing bigger than swimming with a 60 feet long and 40 ton creature like a whale shark. There is a small town in the southern tip of the big island of Luzon in the Philippines. A simple town called Donsol can offer that big adventure you are looking for.
The whale shark, locally known in Donsol as “butanding”, is the biggest fish in the world. The best time to visit the island is from December to May to see the whale sharks feasting on the plankton rich waters.
Getting to know the gentle giant
The Rhincodon Typus or commonly known as whale share is among the most endangered species in the world. Only about 1000 of these creatures have been identified across the globe although their history have been traced by experts way back to the Cretaceous and Jurassic period. The first known whale shark was sighted in 1828.
In due time, studies have pointed to the waters of Donsol, Sorgogon in the Philippines as the area where the most number of whale sharks congregate.
Traveling to different places and enjoying a local festival is a great way of understanding other cultures. Well, yes it is also often a great way to understand which part of the globe consumes the most alcohol. If you are planning to just enjoy and have fun, there is no best way but to attend the messiest festivals known across the globe.
Water, tomatoes, oranges, flowers, bowling balls. They are throwing everything during these festivals. The bowling balls not included 
Here are some of the craziest festivals we know off.
Orange Throwing – Carnevale d’Ivrea in Italy
Head to the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically in the town of Ivrea when the calendar hits February and that will be the messiest part of the annual carnival. The battle of the oranges during the Carnevale d’Ivrea is said to have started during the 12th century.
South Africa is often overlooked by tourists because it does not get the attention it deserves in many respects. There are several locations which are very unique and offer excellent experiences for travelers and tourists within the borders of South Africa. These locations are very easy to get to and are usually tourist hot spots which draw people to the natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere that the can provide. Ensure that you get a chance to peer into the following locations for an experience that you will soon not forget:
Enjoying Table Mountain near Cape Town
Zimbabwe has been receiving a lower amount of tourism in recent years for several reasons. This is not a reason to neglect such a beautiful location with so much to offer in terms of tourism and exploration. Amongst the natural locations are various destinations that may seem out of place for anything that you would see in Africa. Travelers could certainly benefit from knowing what is available for them in the expanse of Zimbabwe so they can truly enjoy their visit and do something amazing. The following attractions are natural and are truly enjoyable by anyone who appreciates nature:
The Amazing Zambezi River
The Zambezi River is the fourth longest river in Africa at 2,200 miles in length. It runs from Zambia to Angola, bordering Namibia, Botswana, Zambia once more and Zimbabwe and finally out through Mozambique to the Indian Ocean. The river has several locations in which ferries and tourist boats frequent the waters and provide a great view of the best locations. The topmost section falls into the middle section of the river at Victoria Falls, which also has several tourist boats available for short trip distances.
Red Rock Canyon is a park situated just outside of the famous Las Vegas. In the event that you get bored with the city, you can take a short trip out of it to the canyon area. Red Rock Canyon is beautiful and highly protected conservation area. When in this park you cannot light fireworks ,start fires, or do anything that would harm the fragile desert environment. In Red Rock Canyon you can take the scenic drive, or if you feel adventurous, a hike. Hiking here in the summer is not recommended unless you are physically fit and have plenty of water on hand.
Hiking in the area is a given. With good shoes, water and food, you can take a short hike or a long hike. Whatever the case, Red Rock Canyon isn’t so big that you will have a hard time choosing which way to go. Simply pick a trail and head that way. Be sure that you have everything necessary to stay safe in the area. Dehydration is dangerous and can result in death!
Zion National Park is the oldest park in Utah. It has deep beautiful canyons, hiking trails that stun, and wonderful facilities. There are four main sections of the park that can be visited, each offering their own adventures and attractions.
The first area is the Zion Canyon area. It is easily the most popular part of the park. Inside this “section” you will find the Court of the Patriarchs, Emerald Pools, Angels Landing, and Riverside trail otherwise known as The Narrows. Angels landing is often referred to as one of the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. People come here from all corners of the earth to experience the breathtaking and awe inspiring surroundings. The Narrows is actually an uphill river hike, which is very different from many hikes that experienced hikers are used to. You will most likely hike in the river the entire time. Emerald pools are composed of waterfalls and three different hiking trail levels.
