Conducting my research supporting a vacation on Easter Island, an atypical destination filled with mystery and intrigue, I realized this destination is a must, not only for the adventure, but also for the opportunity to experience a place not everyone is willing to expend the time and expense involved in visiting, a vacation is ultimately a chance to escape the everyday drudgery and routine, all these reasons make Easter Island the perfect, eclectic, vacation spot to enjoy a once in a lifetime undertaking. Initial research led to the National Newspapers Core, perusing the hits: an article, “The Dream at the End of the World”, by Edward Albee, (celebrated playwright) stood out. Scanning the article, I realized he similarly regarded this undertaking, moreover: I realized his words summed up exactly how I feel about this excursion. “I have felt the need to experience cultures which grew, fell into decadence and vanished” (Albee 1). Easter Island, isolated and unknown until 1722 when it was discovered by a Dutch explore on Easter Sunday, (origin of its name). Consequently: this isolation is one of the drawing points for my desire to visit this paradise in the Pacific. Albee goes on to state: The three essential assemblages of statues are Ahu Akivi -- to my mind the most beautiful on the island -- seven giant figures staring out over the landscape with power and serenity; Ahu Tongariki, with 15 giant figures staring toward the quarry where they were formed,
Aruba is an island of amazing contrasts. Maximum individuals are acquainted with the luxurious resorts set along white sand beaches. However, within just some miles of the immaculate beaches and tranquil waters, there is a cosmic array of unique environs and tourist sites, from the limestone cliffs and booming waves found at the California Lighthouse to the strange rock formations of Ayo and Casibari. Many such places rest along a dirt road that embraces the northern shore of Aruba, a place of natural splendor and extraordinary Caribbean views. Rested on a hilltop at the island's northernmost point, the California Lighthouse offers visitors some of the superlative views in Aruba. Though the lighthouse is only a short drive from Oranjestad,
There are the tourists—those who seek temporary relaxation, or famous sights. There are the travelers—those who wander, without aim, for the love of moving. There are the explorers—those seeking adventure, the thrill of unearthing things rarely seen.
If you were forced to pick your paradise, where do you think your thoughts would take you? Would you go to the quaint wooden cabin in Michigan that has been in the family for years? Or would you think of your cozy apartment a top a skyscraper in your favorite concrete jungle? Without a second thought, my mind rushes to Pawley’s Island, South Carolina. As locals describe it best, the “elegantly shabby” beachside town 40 minutes from Charleston has been my chosen vacation spot since childhood. Between the hammock shops, crabbing in the creeks and ghost stories, there is always something to entertain you on the island. With only the best memories there, never did I think that there would be something to hold me back from indulging in the lazy
You get to live fully in the culture and be absorb in the community, in how they live. You get to see a different way of life that is not normally seen.
Throughout history, the progressions of mankind has given way to a perpetually globalizing world. Globalization, the “process of interaction and integration among peoples of different nations, has strengthened human ties while our race has formed societies in every corner of the globe. As our world becomes more interconnected, the resulting blend of cultures has led numerous societal features to be shared between peoples, blurring cultural division lines. Globalization’s tying binds may frustrate many modern travelers seeking unique and special travel experiences due to the standardization of destinations resulting from increasingly cozy international social relations, but continued and extensive human travel has demonstrated that the essential human urge to move is a product of our search for fulfillment in what is unfamiliar and will not be suppressed by global interconnection.
I am drawn to the thought that vacationing is a way of making everlasting memories, in addition to encountering many diverse cultures around the world.
In the middle of the Pacific Ocean sits a tiny, remote island. Easter Island takes up 64 square miles and is isolated from the rest of the world. What makes this island so interesting is not it’s size or location, but the large statues found on it. Commonly called Moai statues, they resemble men’s faces and weighed over 80 tons. They were sculpted after the tribal leaders that had died and they sat on platforms to look over the people that lived there to look over after them. These monstrous statues were carved out of a quarry on the island with rocks, which took years, and moved to a certain location. For centuries, this island and its inhabitants were a mystery. Who lived on the island? How did they die? Where did they come from? Why were these statues
When traveling around the world I encounter many different cultures. The impactful encounter I have had yet is Aruba. This island has a level of courtesy that is not easy to find in the states. Therefore, the experience is more uplifting allowing me to enjoy the different foods and high-end retail. Aruba is a place that has a major contrast to the United States of America and its citizens.
Easter Island was once a haven for its inhabitants. It provided them with all of their needs, food, shelter, tools, and even the ability to create great works of art. They abused this Eden, and turned it into a disaster, with almost no natural resources. This could very well happen to us, because our earth is the same Eden that Easter Island once was.
Easter Island is a very unique place; it is very far from society. Initially it was
I was ask to choose a mysterious wonder of the world and write an essay about my reason for choosing; umpteenth wonders appeared in the search box; but only one uphold my attention the most-Easter Island. The isolate island with hundreds of enlarge Moai statues line next to each other facing east is a story need to read. Some of the Moai are delicate carved from past active volcanic ashes by the Easter Polynesian islanders three millennium ago. The quality of the island get a lot of discoveries such as the culture background, the significance about the heads and legendary facts thanks to the archaeologists whom took the time to pursuit the island. As close, my purpose for writing this essay to inscribe words together and hope it create sense
One of the most interesting and exciting places I have had the pleasure of visiting was the Island of Puerto Rico. Getting on the plane and arriving on the island was the easy part, but learning to navigate the island and getting reliable transportation was a whole other ball game.
Have you ever gone far away from the place you call home? To a whole new country that isn’t connected by land to your own country? Doing such is an experience that everyone will remember, especially their first time travelling to another country. In 2011, I went with my family on a spring break vacation to the Bahamas. We didn’t only just go to the Bahamas, but did so in style on a cruise ship. I was lucky enough to visit the largest island, New Providence. Nassau is the capital city and center of the Bahamas offering everything the Bahamas have to offer. While on this trip, I got to experience a new culture, new locations, and new activities that I have never before done.
Whether you are a history lover, a carnival-bound reveler, a beach bum in search of solitude, a nature lover, a birdwatcher, a spring breaker, or a diver, you are guaranteed to find a corner of the Bahamas that will just suit your needs. The islands have a lot to offer to every visitor. The larger
First, I just want you to ask yourself a little and simple question. Why do you travel? Have you answered it? I sincerely want you to answer it before I do so, that will help you understand with more ease. The first one I thought of was to learn. Many people, in fact, love to travel to get to know a country’s culture, food, language and landmarks. This will help people be more culturally diverse, open-minded and usually more balanced people. The second reason I thought of was to have an adventure. Naturally, some people are more adventurous than others so they prefer doing something they have never done before. For instance, people who live near the ocean have the tendency to visit more mountainous places so they can have new experiences and do more radical activities. Another obvious reason is to spend some quality time with your family. Nowadays people work during most of their days and go back home already tired, meaning they have less time for their families and people they love than before. Thus, they often go for a journey together during holidays and sometimes even weekends. The final reason I have got is quite different