A Hidden Indian Paradise, Chinese Hutongs, An Hawaiian Condo Vacation and Green Travel

This week’s Travel Blog Carnival got many good posts for consideration. The blog carnival was an initiative by Darren at Travel Rants as a way to unite bloggers, share interesting travel content online and help others promote their blogs. See Promote your Blog and Join our Carnival for more information.

I loved the post Celestial Paradise: Tawang at Heaven’s Garden. Described as the “Land of Dawn-lit Mountains”, Tawang is a magical place in North East India where grand mountains, peaceful lakes, rivers, high waterfalls and the often clear blue sky create magnificient views. Kalayan writes “… a hidden paradise beyond imagination enriched with pure scenic beauty, a place no words or pictures can describe; only the mind can feel it.” Popular Tawang sights are the Tawang monastery, the yearly Buddhism festival and the holy Mount Gorichen.

Hutongs Beijing China at Escape From New York tells how the run up to the Beijing Summer Olympics changes the surroundings since modern developments replace many of the city’s hutongs. These neighbourhoods hold a slower pace and a stroll through one of them will definitely take you back in time. Wendy suggests joining a tour of the hutongs, preferably via cycle rickshaws followed by a walk on your own.

At Go Visit Hawaii, you can read an informative post on Why Staying in a Condo on a Hawaii Vacation is a Savvy Choice. Apart from the obvious reasons, privacy and more space, a condo stay allows you to pack lighter, save money on meals, and is more convenient than booking an expensive hotel room. After reading this post, I am convinced to spend at least one week in a condo during my future Hawaiian vacation.

Last, but not least. Go Green Travel Green gives us 15 Reasons to Travel Green. Being a responsible traveler is an important part of a trip. Far many people think too much about themselves without considering the consequences of their actions. Just take a look at Mount Everest’s base camp. By preserving and protecting, and not tearing down the environment, you can travel cheaper, meet more people when staying in hostels, learn more from the locals, stay healthier, and focus more on what you experience rather than what you consume.

I hope you enjoyed my picks and make sure to submit your own post to next week’s travel blog carnival.