Monthly Archives: February 2012

Tree Things To Do In Alaska

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Alaska is an amazing place, probably one of the most beautiful places on Earth. If you ever get the chance of visiting it, you should make sure that you get the most out of this experience. Here are some things that you must do when visiting Alaska.

1-      Glacier viewing – this is an incredible experience and you don’t see glaciers every day so make sure that you don’t miss this chance. You can choose between 3 types of glacier viewing in Alaska. You can enjoy glaciers even if you stay on land because some of them can be seen even from the highway. The other type of glacier viewing is an experience on the sea and there are boat trips available every day if you want to enjoy that. If you want an adventurous sightseeing you can opt for seeing glaciers from the sky. There are companies that offer flights where you can admire glaciers from above, if you have the means, you would love that experience.

2-      See the Wildlife – Alaska is filled with amazing animals and beautiful places. It is popular for its eagles and bears, but also the moose. You can see the bald or the golden eagle in Alaska, one of the few places on Earth that has these species. If you love fishing, you will absolutely love Alaska because you can fish for salmons and even in places like Ship Creek. However, you will have to apply for an international fishing license or one that is available in Alaska.

3-      Hiking – there are so many places you can go hiking, Alaska should be called the Land of Hiking. One of the best places are Mooseberry Mesa, located in Wasilla, Lost Lake in Seward, Upper Russian Lakes Trail that can be found in Anchorage and Gold Mint Glacier from Palmer. A lot of people recommend these places not only because they are very popular among hikers but also because they look almost unreal.

These are just a few things you can do while visiting Alaska so don’t forget to also taste the local food and mingle with the locals.

Food Guide For Hungary

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Hungary is a small but superb country where you can experience a whole new culture but also taste a wonderful cuisine. Hungarian cuisine might seem a little bit too hot and very varied for the general population but it’s definitely an experience worth trying.

Goulash is the traditional dish of Hungary and it’s practically a stew with meat, vegetables and noodles. It has all kinds of spices and herbs, but the most important ingredient is paprika, which makes it really hot. You can buy this dish from any restaurant in Hungary but make sure that you ask the waiter what types of spices are put in it if you know of any allergies you might have.

Langos – This is one of the best street foods you can find in Hungary and it’s practically a doughnut but it’s not sweet and it’s usually served with cheese, cabbage, eggs or mashed potatoes. It’s one of the foods you can buy practically anywhere and it’s a great snack if you are feeling a bit hungry.

Kürtőskalács is one of the most amazing pastries that you can find in Hungary. It’s a cylindrical shaped dough that is baked on an open fire and it has almonds, walnuts and sugar on top. They are usually served in public places when different events are held, but you can find them in pastry shops and bakeries.

 Tarhonya is a type of pasta that is prepared with eggs and is served with all types of vegetables and meat.  If you like any type of pasta you will love tarhoya and you can also order it from any restaurant or even fast foods.

Halva is another special food that comes from Eastern Europe and Asia, so it’s also traditional in Hungary. Halva is made from nut butter, grain flour, nuts or beans. Some of them are also made from carrots, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

These are just a few of the foods you can taste in Hungary, but don’t hesitate to try other foods that are offered to you. Also, make sure that you don’t buy food from places that seem unsanitary, although many of the street foods can be fully experienced when bought from small business vendors.