New York: Your Dream Destination

New York is an exciting and eclectic place and is known as the city that never sleeps. There is an unbelievably diverse variety of things to see and do- but there are a few attractions like no other. No trip to New York City is complete without visiting the Empire State Building, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and Madam Tussauds’Wax Museum and without any doubt the Statue of Liberty.

The Empire State Building:

The Empire State building,the icon of New York City since 1931 has been shown in thousands of movies and welcomes visitors from all over the world. It is one of the most visited place in New York and is a must see.                                                                                                                                                       

Ellis Island Immigration Museum:

The EllisIsland Immigration Museum,which is another tourist attraction, has a great historic significance.The Island was the gateway for millions of immigrants who were inspected there. It was a very busy inspection station from 1892 to 1954. In it now there are paintings and sculptures that depict the operation of how Ellis Island was managed.

Times Square:

Times Square is one of the best places to visit when in New York. If you are a shopaholic or you love food beyond imagination then this is the place. Times Square is a must visit for all the shopping lovers as well as the food lover in you. Times Square is flooded with banners and advertisements everywhere you look. Approximately 330,000 people pass through Times Square daily, many of whom are either tourists or people working in the area. It is a really crowded area because of its charm and

The Statue of Liberty: 

awesome atmosphere.The Statue of Liberty is by far the most well-known and recognized figure in the world. The city of New York is known by this huge statue. It was a gift from France, where it was built, and then shipped to New York and assembled there. Tourists come in swarms to visit ‘Miss Liberty’. It is on an island and also allows people to visit and go up to the top and see the wondrous view of New York City’s amazing skyline.

Camping Do’s and Don’ts You Should Know About

Visiting beautiful Mother Nature and spending a few days or weeks in its folds can be a great experience if you know what you are doing. You can decide to go wild camping-meaning there are no toilets or hot showers available or you can decide to camp in a campsite which is more or less like staying in a hotel.

Imagine going camping with no means of getting yourself some food if something happened to your food supply. Or finding the ‘perfect’ spot to pitch your tent only to realize late in the night that perhaps it wasn’t the best place after all! How about packing for your wonderful camping experience only to realize you don’t have the right camping gear or you have gone camping in the wrong weather!

When going wild camping, be sure to inform someone of where you are going, how long you will be going for and when you expect to be back to ‘civilization’.

In order to avoid the scenarios mentioned above, there are a number of Do’s and Don’ts that come with camping, some of which include:

• Make sure you have a map and double check your gear. Make sure you have packed all the necessary gear to make for a wonderful camping experience and then go ahead and double-check! Besides the maps and compass, be sure to include a first aid kit and emergency equipment.

•  If you wish to bring along your pet, be sure to find out the campground’s pet policy. In case you are allowed to bring along your pet-a dog in this case, don’t forget to pack plenty of food for it and a leash.

• Avoid arriving at camp after nightfall. This is because setting up camp in the dark is not a piece of cake! Try as much as possible to arrive way before nightfall so you can put up your tent and get acquainted with your surroundings.

• After eating, clear all food in order not to attract wild animals. You should also keep your food in airtight containers or hanging from a tree to keep it away from the animals.

• Don’t leave your food unattended unless of course you don’t mind sharing a large portion if not all of it with the animals!

• Ensure you follow a fire safety protocol while building a fire. This means no open fires especially when you go wild camping! Try as much as possible to keep the fire at a minimum-no need of having a roaring fire that could go out of control! You should also ensure that the fire is completely out before calling it a night.

• Don’t provoke any of the wild animals. Don’t attempt to feed them and don’t leave their environment worse than you found it- clean up after yourself!

The above are just a few basic do’s and don’ts to make for a splendid camping experience. When you know what to expect and come prepared then you are one step closer to enjoying your camping experience. If you'd rather skip the whole planning headache and just want to enjoy a smooth camping trip or tour across North America, you can easily check out some great travel options over at BookBusTours to take care of the heavy lifting.