Dubai Tourist Traps | | Dubai - not a paradise for animals by JessH Dubai is modern, shiny, clean, and "oh-so-perfect", or so it seems. It is definitely not the place for animal lovers or people with common sense on respecting animals. The UAE still lacks a national agency for the protection of animals to provide a much-needed boost for animal rights. No clear laws, regulations, etc. are in place! Dubai Zoo is one example of this: tiny cages, no escape from the stifling heat, no mental enrichment, untrained... [read more] | Bergen Things To Do | | The Bergen Aquarium by FletteMette The aquarium is situated in a lovely little park in the part of Bergen called Nordnes, with nice views of the harbour of Bergen and some of the surrounding islands. Some parts of Nordnes are beautiful, with tiny white wooden houses and cobblestone streets - and the walk through Nordnes to the Aquarium is a "Must see activity" in its own right. The Aquarium isn't terribly big or impressive, but it *does* have one of Europe's largest collections... [read more] | Tulum Things To Do | | Xel-Ha by emilienoelle Located off of Mexico 307, Xel-Ha is a collection of cenotes (underground rivers which come to the surface as they meet the Caribbean) which are full of beautiful tropical fish. For the admission price you can stay here all day swimming, eating, snorkeling, and hanging out with dolphins in one of Xel-Ha's many dolphin swimming areas. If you come here, come early because it gets VERY crowded and if you want to swim with dolphins I recommend... [read more] |
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