highlands http://www.trifter.com/tags/highlands New posts about highlands Reasons to Visit Scotland http://www.trifter.com/Europe/United-Kingdom/Reasons-to-Visit-Scotland.263251 Scotland is a country steeped in history and is renowned for its beautiful scenery. From north to south you will find places of interest to vist, from castles to museums to whisky distilleries. The weather can be very unpredictable but if you plan to visit between April and September, you may enjoy some pleasant sunshine. Or maybe not.

Friendly People

Many visitors to Scotland comment on the friendliness of the people in contrast to their visits to other parts of Britain which shall remain nameless. The country has its fair share of crime, particularly in the city areas, but assuming you do not wander around at night alone, you should enjoy a trouble-free visit. You will find people to be helpful and friendly in the disposition and very down to earth.

Beautiful Scenery

The Highlands are outstanding for scenery and well worth a visit. The mountains are majestic and the panoramic views that open up to you are breathtaking. There is so much to see on a round trip of Scotland with the opportunity to vist castles and distilleries which are dotted around the entire country.

Home of Golf

Scotland is famous as the Home of Golf with the main attraction for visitors being the Old Course at St Andrews. The area of St Andrews is a very pleasant place to visit and all the more so if you have a keen interest in golf as there are five main courses in one area.

Scotland is a place that will not disappoint should you decide to visit. With so many sights to see and historical background, it has so much to offer that more than makes up for the bad weather experienced throughout the year.

]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:22:03 PST The Summer City of the Philippines http://www.trifter.com/Asia-&-Pacific/Philippines/The-Summer-City-of-the-Philippines.102356

Baguio City is the summer capital of the Philippines. It is also known as the City of Pines. The city is more than to live for even though it is far from the main capital of the Philippines which is Metro Manila, it has many restaurants, malls, prestigious schools which are their primary economy. Also, significant places like Burnham Park, Rizal Park, Convention Center, Presidential Mansion



The weather is cold because the place is located in highlands. Many people used to visit the place mostly during summer vacation or holy week. During those times, families have more time traveling places. Traveling with your family even once a year gives a good foundation and makes all family members become more close with each other. They leave the place fulfilled even though they spent their few bucks just for a vacation.



Transportation can be both land and air, but due to high mountains, only small aircrafts are obliged. Most people travel through land even though the travel span is six hours.

During Rainy days, few people are entering the city because of slippery roads. Since the city is located in highlands, it is bounded with numerous creeks.



Good and durable brooms came from the city. It cost less than the actual price in other parts of the provinces and in Metro Manila. Most business people come to buy some of their stuff and sell them in their own place.

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