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Famous Asian-Specific Foods in Little India Singapore

03/28/2014 Shem MD Leave a comment

When you visit Singapore, you cannot miss the chance to visit Little India street. As the name suggests, it is the center for the large Indian community in Singapore. You can find a lot of entertainments here, from amusement places and of course, the food stalls or stores spread all the way around. There are a lot of famous foods in Little India Singapore to satisfy your crave for tasty cuisines.

In Little India, you can find a lot of menus of Indian foods, most of which are cheap even according to Singaporean standards with the generous portions and vegetarians. Therefore, this location is not only going to satisfy your needs of Indian foods but also for other types of foods, especially from Asian countries.

The Best Chapatti at 170 Norris Road

This store offers you the best chapatti in town. The store is called as Azmi Chappati Thye Chong, which offers halal foods for Moslem. Most of people who have visited this store suggested trying the keema, dhal and aloo masala. Those are the names of foods served by the store. Some even said order two pieces of chapatti would secure your tummy for a whole day.

Gandhi Eating House

This store also offers you some famous foods in Little India Singapore. Located at Chander Road, this Gandhi eating-house serves many kinds of Indian Food. This is what Little India offers you, a lot of Indian foods to try.

Fish Head Curry

Muthus is one of restaurants to offer you the most famous fish head curry in Singapore. However, you can also try the almond chicken, saag paneer, the garlic naans, and a beef vindaloo. You can find the tasty fish head curry. However, you should prepare for poking around to get some respectable chunks of fish. The restaurant is clean and modern, and you can see the process of cooking as it is located right in the middle of the restaurant.

As for the fish’s head curry, it is believed as the melting pot of culinary cultures (Indian, Chinese and Indonesia). Therefore, you can find this kind of foods specific for those three countries easily. However, Little India claims to have invented this food.

Raw vegan and vegetarian treats at Brindavan

If you are a vegetarian, do not be afraid to try hanging out in Brindavan vegetarian rest and café. This restaurant offers you vegetarian foods with raw vegan and vegetarian treats to fulfill your needs for tasty foods.

Other popular restaurants

The Madras New Woodlands restaurant offers you Indian vegetarian staples, such as dosai, appam, upuma paratha, and idli. Then, Sungei Road Laksa sells the tastiest laksa in a big of bowl. There are also Komala Restaurant which serves Indian fast food, the Original Fried Hokkie Mee with its famous Panggul Nasi food, and a lot of Singapore seafood restaurant which have been known as the most popular place to find cold crab. Those are some famous foods in Little India Singapore.

This culturally rich part of Singapore offers you not only food stores to fill up your tummy with delicious cuisine, but also other stores like record shops, spice vendors, and flower stalls. Before moving to the business, to get in to this location, you can use the northeast MRT line at Farrer Park Stations near Serangoon Road. Those are the convenient entry points into the area.

Cultural and Historical Heritage, Destinations, Editor's Picks, North America

John F. Kennedy-Related Tourist Spots in the United States

03/20/2014 Shem MD 1 Comment

If you have an opportunity to visit America, you should consider filling up your ‘Where-to-Go’ list with some of John F. Kennedy-related tourist places, which are spread around the states. Those places were built to remember the 35th President of United States and can be one of spots to spend your precious time in America. Here are some recommended tourism places that you can visit in relation to John F. Kennedy in the USA.

John F. Kennedy Memorial

The first one is the memorial, which was built as a tribute to John F. Kennedy for what he had given to the USA. Located in Dallas, Texas, this place was built on June 24, 1970 and it has become an important part of the city’s urban landscape and of course, a cultural heritage. This building is designed by the architect, Philip Johnson, using a cenotaph or “open tomb,” which symbolizes the freedom of the President’s spirit. This tomb is a square and roofless room with the 30-feet height and 50-by-50 feet width sitting gracefully in the middle of the block. The openings of this squared-white building are facing the north and the south.

You can enter this room whenever you are done with the short walk up on a slight concrete, embossed with concrete squares. You will then confront the low-hewn granite square in which the name of John Fitzgerald Kennedy is carved right inside of this roofless room. His name is painted gold in order to capture the light from the pale concrete floor and the white floating column walls. This building is intended for reflection and remembrance of John F. Kennedy.

John F. Kennedy Statue

This is one of great places of John F. Kennedy tourist places to find in Boston. You can visit this statue if you have registered for the Kennedy Tour of Boston in the first place. The tour usually highlights some sites and landmarks, which are related to John F. Kennedy in the city. Anyway, you can still visit the statue on the State House Lawn along with any tour that you had enrolled. The statue was dedicated on May 29, 1990 and subsidized by private citizens. Isabel McIlvain is the designer and the sculptor of this statue. In the State House Lawn, lied also both of Kennedy’s grandfathers.

Rose Kennedy Greenway

This is another John F. Kennedy-related tourist place, opened publicly in Boston. This is actually a beautiful park named for the matriarch, Rose Kennedy that will afford you a moment to reflect on the Kennedy legacy in Massachusetts, the nation and the world. This park was built because of the great role of Rose Kennedy as the mother of three U.S. senators, two war heroes, an Attorney General of the United States, an Ambassador to Ireland and a President of the United States. This is why she is remembered and forever enshrined.

There are still some tourist places related to the Kennedy family. They include the Omni Parker House Hotel, which was believed as the location of many famous Kennedy and Fitzgerald moments, including the site where JFK announces his bid for Congress in 1946. There is also the Irish Famine Memorial, which commemorates the millions Irish immigrants, the Old City Hall and so on.

Destinations, Indonesia

Interesting Tourist Spots in Jakarta

03/19/2014 Shem MD 1 Comment

Jakarta, despite its problems related to traffic and flood, still becomes a primary option for local people to spend holiday. Jakarta is the country’s capital and largest city in Indonesia with several districts and becomes a representative of multicultural city. As the center of government, commerce, industry, and culture, Jakarta has various means of transportation and accommodation choices. Located in the northern coast of West Java, Jakarta offers varied holiday options from sightseeing, restaurants, nightlife, historical sites, to many other tourists’ destinations.

Famous Tourist Destinations in Jakarta

Landmarks

The most famous tourist destination in Jakarta city is Monas or the National Monument. This 137-meter monument is located in the center of Merdeka square and offers you a great spot to observe the city’s view through its observation deck. Here, art and culture performances are frequently held by the community to gather people from any social status. At the basement of the monument, there is Gajah Mada Museum with various dioramas that portray Indonesian history, and it becomes the home to various art and cultural properties of Indoesia. Another famous landscape in Jakarta is the Presidential Palace, which is the official residence of the president of Indonesia. You can visit this place free on weekend, with preferably formal clothes.

Theme Parks

The major and most-visited theme park in this city is Ancol. In Ancol, you can get lots of excitement from rides in Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy World) to experiencing the underwater excitement in Gelanggang Samudera (Ocean Park). Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is another place to enjoy Jakarta. Here, you will see Indonesian culture as a whole through its exciting tour to the miniature of the 33 province in Indonesia.

Historical Spot

Kota Tua (Old Town of Batavia) is the most famous historical site in Jakarta, located near Glodok China Town. This area is home to many historical museums, such as Museum Fatahillah, Museum Wayang, Museum Mandiri, Museum Maritime, cafes, and street foods.

Things you Need to Prepare before Visiting Jakarta

The heavy traffic and terrific pollution do not stop people to visit this city, as Jakarta is a one-stop holiday spot, filled with exciting nightlife and dynamic lifestyle. With its status as the most populous city in Southeast Asia, you need to plan your visit carefully to Jakarta. Not does it only offer exciting holiday experiences, Jakarta is also filled with crowd of people and heavy traffic. In order to get the maximum experience, pay attention to some of these important tips:

Time management; Jakarta has many tourist destinations from historical landmarks, museums, theme parks, and other. Therefore, make sure you already have a schedule to visit each of your destinations by looking for reference and make a list. If you plan to spend couple of days in this city, you can visit up to three places on each day, and explore the place to the fullest.
Monitoring the traffic, you don’t want the traffic ruins your holiday, right? It is a common knowledge that Jakarta is the ‘paradise’ of traffic jam. Before you decide to go to a certain place, try to find a route that has less dense traffic. If the destination requires you to take crowded road, try to leave earlier.

In addition, calculating your budget is essential before you go on a vacation. With so many attractive spots to visit, you could spontaneously want to go to the ‘unplanned’ place; it means more budgets.

Travel Tips

How to get one year travel insurance as a senior citizen

03/18/2014 Paul Winchester 1 Comment

Life does not stop when you cross the age of 60! In fact, for most people, this is a period of life, which is most enriching. The reasons for that are pretty simple. Once you reach sixty, you do not have any responsibilities. All your kids are grown up and now have kids of their own. There is no financial burden as your savings and pension plans are enough to sustain you and let you live comfortably.

This is an age when most senior citizens want to travel across the world. However, the biggest hurdle is getting one year travel insurance when travelling. While most senior citizens may be fit enough to travel, the insurance companies see them as liabilities. Hence, the upper limit for any type of travel insurance is set at sixty-five years or sixty-six years.

However, this does not mean that you cannot get one year travel insurance . Today, we will share with you a few ways and means to get this type of insurance.

To start off, you need to narrow down the correct insurance company. As we said, since most insurance companies have an upper limit of sixty-five or sixty-six years, you need to focus on those companies that allow you to take travel insurance up to eighty-five years of age. The number of such companies is quite low. However, if you check out online and offline advertisements, you will be able to find these companies in your area.

Next, you should read the offers and the terms and conditions. More often than not, due to the advanced age of the individual applying for one year travel insurance , these companies demand a higher amount of premium and have extremely strict rules and regulations. Read the terms and conditions and then fix up an appointment with the company to understand each of the rules and how they affect you.

Before you sign on the dotted line, you need to get yourself and your partner cleared for travel. In order to do this, make up an itinerary of the places you want to visit and the times when you want to travel. Next, research the local conditions during those periods and the health related issues travellers may face. Approach your local physician with this information and let him or her advise you about all the inoculations and other medical procedures. Remember, if you do not do this before you purchase one year travel insurance, the insurance company can charge you a higher premium.

The final step is to cross check the travel conditions covered under the policy. With all due respect to your age, you should check if emergency medical facilities like ambulance services and hospitalization are provided when needed. Remember that you are travelling to a foreign country and every single detail is important when you are taking one year travel insurance. Do your homework well and you will be covered for all your trips within a year, even though you may be a senior citizen.

Asia, Destinations, Indonesia, Sport and Adventure

Must-Do Tourist Activities in Kuta and Seminyak, Bali

03/15/2014 Shem MD 3 Comments

Undoubtedly, Bali is the major tourist attraction in Indonesia. This island offers lots of excitements and adventures for budget travelers to executives, with many outdoor or indoor activities to choose. In Bali, the most popular tourist spot is Kuta with its white sandy beach, perfect for surfing. However, there are also other interesting places in Bali to visit. One of them is Seminyak.

Seminyak is more preferable for those who look for more luxurious holiday with the up-market resorts and quiet seaside to enjoy. It is definitely less crowded than the busy Kuta, yet offering the same excitements. Are you ready to explore Bali? Here are some of the reasons why you should visit Kuta and Seminyak during your free time.

Kuta: The Surfing Paradise of Bali

Kuta is a famous, best-know place of tourist resort areas in Bali Island. This place has a great surfing beach, with a long and broad Indian Ocean in front of it, making it achieve its status as surfing paradise. Kuta can be a perfect choice for your one-stop holiday excitement since it offers various tourist activities and accommodations from budget hotels to the luxurious ones. Not only does it serve a perfect beach line for surfing, Kuta is also a great spot to enjoy the sunset. The nightlife of Kuta also becomes one of the major attractions since it offers all-night parties, bars, pubs, and endless shopping facilities.

Are you a surfing enthusiast? Kuta has a long sandy beach with lack of dangerous rocks and corals around it, making it a perfect place to surf. In Kuta, there are even surfing classes and professionals that offer private lessons. If you are not into outdoor activities, you can try spa/massage in Kuta. Since this is the main place for tourist attraction, Kuta has the most competitive price amongst other areas in Bali, with around Rp120.000 for 2 hours of spa. In addition, the endless shopping centers also make Kuta the best place to buy souvenirs or local handicraft.

Luxurious Holiday Experience in Seminyak

While Kuta is more of a party and surf area of Bali, the next town, Seminyak, offers you different types of excitement. This town has more luxurious accommodation types like private Seminyak villas and sophisticated restaurants and bars. The atmosphere is very different from the crowded Kuta, and the beach activity is usually quieter during the day. This place is built for different segments of tourists to offer sophisticated shopping places, with the mix of designer brands and local patterns. Fine restaurants and bars offer you excellent dining with various local and western cuisines to match your taste.

Take your day off to the historical site at Pura Petitenget located near the beach. Seminyak Beach is one of major attractions in this city, with calmer waves, and relaxing atmosphere. Relaxation in Seminyak can be done by looking for spa/massage studios. Seminyak, unlike Kuta, offers higher-end spa facilities, so you can enjoy luxurious and sophisticated relaxing afternoon after spending the day exploring attractive places Kuta has to offer.

Asia, Cultural and Historical Heritage, Editor's Picks

Plastic Surgery as a Tourist Attraction in South Korea

03/13/2014 Shem MD Leave a comment

What makes a perfect holiday; a quiet, deserted island that provides optimum privacy or an exciting adventure by exploring the wildlife? Or, do you like sailing through the sea in a luxurious cruise? Well, those are the common holiday choices for most people. However, do you know that there are some peculiar holiday packages to choose for different holiday experience? One of them is plastic surgery tourism. Yes, although it sounds weird, believe it or not, this type of activity is now gaining more attention of majority of socialites in around the world. This unique tourist activity is usually combined with other travel vacation packages. So, what is so interesting about this type of attraction?

The Changing Perspective

Undoubtedly, the increasing popularity of plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery in South Korea is one of the major factors that make this so attractive. Though some people point fingers at those who do the plastic surgery, but some other think, ‘hey, it’s your body, do what you want to do’. The increasing popularity is also due to the public attitude that becomes more optimistic towards the cosmetic surgery. As a result, people do not feel embarrassed anymore after undergoing the surgical intervention for beautification purpose.

Generally, people who undergo plastic surgery think that it is a form of future investment; shaping slimmer body, prettier face, and better overall figure. Some also testify that the result of the plastic surgery is like a stepping-stone; it can help them achieve significant gain in education, marriage, and career, particularly for those who work in entertainment sector. However, this does not only apply to women, but also men. The beauty arguably brings gratification and improves one’s social status in Korean society.

Guarantee of Success

The increasing popularity of plastic surgery as a tourist attraction in South Korea is also due to the government policy that currently promotes this medical tourism. The government of South Korea even shows great optimism in promoting this tourism program, because South Korea has well-qualified surgeons, hospitals, and plastic surgery clinics. The government even guarantees the success of the procedure by setting a standard that must be followed by the practitioners.

This attraction is now heavily promoted because it gives additional income to the country compared to other tourism packages; therefore, the important thing to ensure is the public trust. It has to be done in a proper procedure, performed by licensed surgeon, so that the customers’ satisfaction can be achieved.

Plastic Surgery Attraction Packages

If you are interesting in this type of tourist attraction, some travel agents can help you out. In Indonesia, for example, a travel agent can arrange a vacation trip for the customers who like to visit South Korea, and undergo cosmetic surgery at once. The travel agent will help organizing the traveling schedule, and looking for a deal with the surgeons or the hospital.

Because this type of tourism is still uncommon for majority of people, those who like to do that must submit a request first to the travel agent. The price to do plastic surgery in South Korea is relatively less expensive compared to it is in the western countries. In average, you only need to spend $18.000 to get the surgery done.

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How to find cheap all inclusive trips

03/12/2014 Paul Winchester Leave a comment

Going on a vacation is everyone’s cup of tea. Unfortunately, not so many people have the opportunity of enjoying a holiday trip as cost seems to be a great stumbling block. Cruises, getaways, resorts, flights and other aspects can be quite expensive and searching for cheap all inclusive trips is not an option but a very important consideration. An all inclusive holiday package includes hotel, flight, entertainment and some meals as well. However, the actual elements of such an all inclusive vacation package will depend on exactly where you intend to travel and the companies you are dealing with in booking the vacation. To find the least expensive deals on all inclusive getaways, here are a few tips that will be of great help to you.

Destinations

Destinations play a very significant role in determining the cost of all inclusive trips and it is essential that you choose wisely where you intend to go. While some vacationers have a definite idea of the destination they wish to visit, there are some who simply want to go far away from home where there are no work schedules, alarm clocks or stress. Some destinations are well known when it comes to offering cheap vacation packages and they are definitely worthy of consideration. As such, you will need to do your homework well in order to find destinations that suit your budget but which can still guarantee you the best and most memorable experience.

Travel dates

When you will decide to travel is very important, especially if you are looking forward to finding cheap all inclusive trips. There are different ways in which you can use travel dates tactically to get cheap vacations. To start with, make sure that you plan your trip well in advance as this will go a long way in garnering you some discounts. If you can travel during off-season, then the better for you as you will be able to enjoy a much cheaper vacation. All popular vacation spots and resorts have times of the year when their business is booming as well as times when business is quite low. You will be able to find great deals during the lulls as most tourism operators will be willing to bend down on prices to ensure that their facilities remain relatively busy.

Before you finally decide to choose a cheap trip, it is essential that you have an idea of exactly what you are expecting. Cheap all inclusive trips make it possible for you to enjoy nice hotel rooms and have a nice time on a budget. You can’t, however, expect to stay in a luxurious hotel suite, enjoy catered dinners and limo services when traveling on a budget price. As usual, you will always get what you pay for. Online reviews can really help you a lot in making wise decisions and ensuring that you enjoy the most reasonable all inclusive trips possible. Hunting for online discounts is a great way to ensure that you pay much less for your vacation and still enjoy the experience.

For even more useful tips and information or if you want to check out the latest offers online for all inclusive holidays follow this useful link: http://www.startour.dk/All-Inclusive-hoteller/.

Top destinations for winter holidays

03/11/2014 Paul Winchester Leave a comment

Many travelers are making the choice of traveling through the winter months and this has caused the winter holidays to grow in popularity. The winter holidays are certainly a great way to break the monotonous cold winter days and escape somewhere for a nice vacation. Thanks to the fact that many people are seeking to holiday in the winter there are many package deals that you can find on the market at very good prices thus making the Christmas break affordable.

Many people love to go skiing; however, sometimes those holidays can be quite expensive. Skiing can turn to be quite expensive because you will have to pay not only for the accommodation but also for the ski lifts, renting the equipment etc. All these extras can add a significant amount to your expenses. However, you can now find many destinations where skiing can be practiced at very low rates so it is good to explore as many deals as you can.

One country in Europe that has proven to be quite cheap not only for summer, but for winter holidays too, is Bulgaria. There are different ski resorts there that offer the same service and experience as some of the major ski resorts in the world. The ski slopes are really well equipped and can be used by both professionals and newbies. Bulgaria is also a very cheap country when we are talking about food and drinks. Although in the EU for quite some time now, the country manages to keep their prices really low, which makes a family holiday really affordable. By choosing to visit Bulgaria during the ski season, you will find that you don’t have to be rich to be able to go on a skiing holiday.

Sometimes, when you are fed up with the cold, the last thing you want to do is go to a country where it is also cold. That is why beach holidays in warm destinations are very popular in the winter months. Many resorts in Tenerife, Orlando etc., have their beach seasons in the winter because in the summer it is way too hot. That is why if you look carefully you will be able to find great deals for those destinations.

When we talk of winter holidays we cannot miss Egypt. The resorts the country offers on the Red Sea are simply fantastic and they are a great choice for everyone who wants to experience the winter sun. In Egypt people can enjoy the luxury of the best hotels at very affordable prices. The weather is great at almost all times and the hotels can offer all inclusive holidays with private beaches so that you can fully enjoy your time there. If you are a fan of diving, this destination is one of the best in the world to visit. Diving in the Red Sea is fantastic and if you don’t fancy diving you can just snorkel as the water is crystal clear so you can see everything from the surface.

Whatever your choice for winter holiday is, there are plenty of offers out there for every budget. Just get the time off work and go recharge your batteries! For even more useful tips and information or if youw ant to check out the latest offers online for winter holiday packages follow this useful link: http://www.spies.dk/vinterferie.

Asia, Destinations, Editor's Picks, Indonesia

KarimunJawa – The Paradise of Tropical Islands

03/11/2014 Shem MD 1 Comment

Are you trying to get away from your hectic weekdays and looking for a quiet and relaxing spot? If so, Karimun Java is one of the best places to go. You will hardly believe what such small islands can offer to you. There are white-sand beaches and palm trees and reef as the fringe, bright and clean turquoise water as far as the eyes can see, warm weather, and more than enough resorts or lodges for you to spend the rest of the day.

The Ideal Tropical Paradise

Located in Central Java, precisely about 90 km off the northern part of Central Java’s coastline, initially, Karimun Java was designated as a National Marine Park. The natural beauty is extraordinary; this is by far one of the most common reasons for tourists to visit this island, although there are many other reasons. However, fewer people means being less crowded and it will give you more private and relaxing atmosphere in enjoying the beauty of the islands.

Karimun Java consists of 27 small islands, with Karimunjawa and Kemujan as the main islands. The Karimunjawa Island is larger and it has everything to offer to backpackers or divers who enjoy both underwater and trekking activities. The landscape is quite hilly and steep in particular spots, with the highest peak is about 570 meters, and other peaks are about 150 meters or more. The idea of perfect vacation is about enjoying your free time to the fullest, and Karimunjawa is the perfect place for sunbathing at the daytime, or having romantic dinner at the local restaurant. If you visit the place during the non-peak season, it is most likely that you can wander around the island without being disturbed by other tourists.

Must-Try Activities in Karimum Java

What can you do once you land on the island? With so many marine populations under water, diving and snorkeling are the most favorite activities to spend the day. Take a plunge and enjoy yourself exploring the marine life such as the coral reefs or colorful fishes, the black coral or the organ pipe coral. If you want to experience a different diving sensation, try the wreck diving. The wreck of Panamian ship, Indono, in 1955 had become an ideal and healthy platform for the fish to grow. You can find the shipwreck dive spot around Kemojan Island.

Within about one hour of travel time with boat from Karimunjawa, you will discover a beautiful sandbank that only appears during the low tide called Gosong in the middle of the sea. This spot makes a perfect place to swim and capture the moment under stunning scenery. To get around the islands, you can rent a motorcycle or bicycle, and rent a local boat to get to other nearby islands. This will cost around Rp200.000,- for the whole day.

To fulfill your outdoor excitement, trekking is a challenging alternative that is not limited by height. You can trek the highest peak of the islands, enjoy the beautiful trekking panorama through the forest, and discover the tropical wildlife such as deer, long-tailed macaques, sea eagles, and various species of birds. After you spend the daytime exploring the islands, you can enjoy yourself in a relaxing afternoon, looking at the sunset from your resort or lodge. Some resorts also provide the tourist with diving activities as holiday package.

Asia, Cultural and Historical Heritage, Destinations, Editor's Picks

Tashirojima, A Paradise For Cats

03/09/2014 Andre Tirtodipoero 6 Comments

Cats are very common animal. Almost everyone knows what cats are like. Even, cats have become one of the most favorite pets throughout the world. They are famous because they are cute and they can get along with people without bringing lots of problems. Maybe in your city, you can easily see stray cats on the streets or even in your neighborhood. Cats and human beings can live in harmony.

Talking about living in harmony, if you want to find the best portrait which describes how cats and human beings can live in harmony, you should visit Tashirojima, an island situated in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is a place where cats are treated with respect by people. Not only get respected, cats are even honored there.

Here’s a short history which will give you the explanation about what was going on between human beings and cats in Tashirojima that ended up with its condition and atmosphere at the moment. Long time ago, people living in the island of Tashirojima raised silkworms to make use of silk produced by them. Meanwhile, mice were so many. Their presence could be very dangerous for silkworms and the people. To protect silkworms, people kept cats. There were many fishermen too coming to the island. They sometimes stayed overnight. The cats often came to the fishermen begging for the fish.

Day by day, fishermen had more and more contact with the cats, and they observed the cats closely. Their observation led to better understanding of cats’ natural actions in predicting weather which could have been used to determine the dates and periods whether the fishermen should sail and fish. One day, fishermen accidentally killed a cat. They felt sorry for the death of the cat. They buried the cat and build a shrine onto its grave. The shrine still exists now, and it is one of the most visited icons in the island.

Because cats are highly honored, now, there are lots of cats. Thousands cats live freely in Tashirojima. The total number of cats outnumbers the total number of people. Only fewer than 100 local people live there. Majority of them are above 65 years old. Can you imagine the difference in the number? That’s why this island is called “Cat Island”. In this Island, as if cats are the owner of the island, and people are the strangers or included as minority group. People there love and respect the cats. They feed the cats and let them live freely alongside them. As the additional information for you, people living in Tashirojima believe that cats are the symbol of good luck and wealth. You know now how important cats for the people there.

As the time goes by, this island has been becoming more and more famous throughout Japan and even throughout the world. This island attracts attention of tourists because the presence of thousands of cats. Tourists coming to this island spend their time with taking photographs of the cats, having their photograph taken when they pose with cats surrounding them, feeding cats, and walking around the island (the island is not so vast that we can walk throughout the island in a day).

There are also fifty one monuments which have cat-like shapes for the tourists to visit. There are some buildings which were also designed based on the parts of cats’ bodies. From all the monuments and building, the legendary cat shrine is the one which has become the favorite for the tourists to visit.

When tourists visit the island, they must respect and honor the cats as well just the way the local people always do. Therefore, it is not allowed to bring dogs to the island because as you have already known, that dogs may not get along well with cats.

Such a unique place to visit, isn’t it? Especially if you are cat lovers, then once in a lifetime you should experience visiting Tashirojima: the “Cat Island”. Not only becomes the island of cats, this place becomes the paradise for cats.

Source:
http://www.tofugu.com/2010/11/09/cat-island-japan/
http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/tashirojima
http://www.amusingplanet.com/2011/03/tashirojima-cat-island-of-japan.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tashirojima

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