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One of the best things to do in life is spotting native creatures. The world is full of a wide variety of incredible and beautiful animals. There are loads of great wild life destinations in the world today attracting plenty of eco-tourists from different parts of the world. Amongst these destinations, there are some that stands out for having the best collection of wildlife. Everyone has his own list but when it comes to diversity of wildlife, there can be no place in the world better than the short listed wildlife destinations

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

The best part of the world to find some of popular and largest wildlife preserve is Africa. Considered one of the best places in the world to catch amazing views of wildlife, the Kruger National Park is home to 507 birds, 147 mammals and 114 reptiles. Spanning over 7,000 sq. miles along the Zimbabwe and Mozambique borders, this wildlife preserve has a varied ecosystem, making it a perfect habitat for a large number of animals. Major attractions here include the elephants, lion, buffalo, white-winged terns, hare and the painted hunting dogs.

GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM

Covering approximately 30,000 sq. miles, The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is made up of the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. It is one of the world’s biggest wildlife preserve. Its vastness offers every visitor the chance to see fully functioning ecosystem dynamics. With a wide array of animal species, the national park is considered the oldest in the world. Home to grassland flats, rolling sagebrush hills, burned woods and amazing collections of large animals such as Grizzly and black bears, bison, elk, bighorn mule deer, gray wolves, pumas, moose, wolverine, pronghorn, sheep and Rocky Mountain goat, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is a place not to miss out on visiting especially for wildlife enthusiasts

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Located off the northeastern coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the best wildlife destinations in the world today. It is also renowned for being the most extensive mosaic of coral reef in the world. Encompassing approximately 3,000 individual reefs alongside several beautiful islands, cays and sandbars, the Great Barrier Reef is a place to find hundreds of species of corals as well as over 5,000 kinds of mollusks, more than 1,300 species of crustaceans and fishes. It is also considered a perfect place for bird watching, as there are over 1.5 million seabirds nest within the boundaries of the reef. Visitors will catch amazing views of sea turtles and estuarine crocodiles wandering around.

Giving up your diet or general healthy eating habit while in transit is quite easy. Regardless of the reasons for embarking on a journey, whether for business or leisure, the varied activities may make it a bit tempting to visit any of the food outlet you find along the way. This may lead to eating unhealthy snacks or beverages which lead to serious body system breakdown. With healthy foods, your journey will be smooth and the most memorable one ever. Here are some helpful tips to ensure a good eating habit while traveling

1. Prepare your own meal and put in a collapsible travel cooler. Pack your freshly prepared meal in your bag before embarking on the journey. By so doing, you avoid eating expensive and unhealthy food available at your destination. Ensure you pack enough protein and nutrient dense dry food tightly sealed in a container to prevent leakage or getting smashed in your bag. Samples of such food include nuts, protein bars and firm fruit, like apples.
2. It is very important to drink a lot of water while you’re in transit. Drinking fluids such as water, milk and juices helps keeps the body in good shape. Taking too much alcoholic beverages and soda can result into travel related health conditions such as jet lag. Make sure you store adequate amount of bottled water in your bag before traveling.
3. Make sure you have loads of fresh fruits and healthy snacks packed in your bag. They help stave off hunger especially when in a business meeting or engaging in an interesting tourist activities that seem not to end.
4. Avoid any of the fast food outlets regardless of the destination you find yourself. Many people may find this difficult but the truth is that the kind of meal options served are mostly high in fat and calories. Asides that, fast food outlets deprives you of the wonderful experience you get from exploring the uniqueness of the local culture. Regardless of the place you decide to eat, place an order for meals that has loads of healthy components such as fresh vegetables and lean proteins.
5. Do not miss out on eating breakfast before embarking on the journey. When planning a trip, most tourists pay less attention to eating in the morning. Breakfast is very essential for the body system as it keeps you fit and ready for the days activities. Some hotels offer complimentary breakfast, so endeavor to request for a meal that’s rich in protein and fiber. Breakfast energizes the body and fill you up till lunch.

 

There are lots of amazing tourist attractions in Europe that attracts millions of people annually including the Eiffel Tower, Westminster Abbey, Vatican Museum, London Eye and much more. Nothing can be more frustration like waiting in long line for hours for access into a popular sight. As a smart traveler who would like to skip this mob scene, you should plan ahead. Here are a few tips on how to avoid lines and crowds when visiting top tourist attractions especially during peak periods

CHOOSE THE PERFECT TIME

In many cities around the world, some tourist attractions tend to be closed in particular days of the week. Any major sight that’s open when others are not functioning will definitely attract much crowd. For instance, most museums in Paris are usually not open to the public on Tuesdays, that’s the more reason you’ll find much crowd when you visit sights like Versailles. The best thing to do when planning to visit popular sights during high seasons is to arrive early when most people are still lazing on their bed or go late when most tourists are set to go for dinner. During this time, you can experience a more relaxed tour around the sight with little or no crowd. Visiting during the day makes you either wait in long lines or find out that tickets are sold out.

BOOKING AHEAD OF TIME

Most popular sights are usually crowded, all day long, all year round. Fortunately, these sights offer tourists the chance to make reservations ahead of time guaranteeing admission at certain periods of time. These tickets are also sold at discounted rated, which means you save more. While most people are standing in long lines, those who have made reservations ahead of time are offered easy access into the sights whenever they show up. Buying your tickets online or in souvenir stands in advance helps you avoid the long lines. As soon as you’re ready to commit to a certain date, make the reservations and you’ll be glad you did

SIGHTSEEING PASSES AND COMBO-TICKETS

Popular destinations around the world offer a citywide sightseeing pass. Most of these deals include free or discounted entrance to some of the attractions in the city as well as free use of public transit for a particular period of time. Sightseeing passes and combo tickets can save you a lot of time and money. When you compare the individual admission fees for these sights with the price of the pass, then you’ll find out that these passes are cheaper. Passes also allow you avoid long ticket-buying lines especially in high season. You don’t have to wait with everyone else, walk straight to the entrance and wave your pass.