Did you think that the dangerous thing about flying was the airplane? Well... not exactly. Sometimes the airports are riskier than the flight itself! Let's see some of them. 1) Lukla Airport, Nepal This airport is located near Mt. Everest, and is positioned between mountains with a very short runway, so the landing can be very dramatic. Sometimes the airport has power cuts disabling the communication between the pilots and the air traffic controllers throughout the landing. 2) Toncontin Airport, Honduras Here the landing is very complicated because of its location next to the mountains and also the short length of the runway. Pilots are forced to make a dramatic sharp turn with difficult crosswinds due to the mountainous terrain. 3) Paro Airport, Bhutan Only 17 qualified pilots are authorized to land on this runway that is surrounded by severe 18,000-foot mountain peaks. It's so dangerous, they can only fly during daytime and on landing the runway is completely out of site until the last minute as they maneuver between mountains at a 45-degree angle before dropping quickly onto the runway. 4) Saba Airport, Island of Saba Only well-trained pilots are allowed to fly to this airport because its runway is only 1,300 feet long. The runway is on top of a cliff, alongside the jagged terrain of Saba and then a sharp bank left before an immediate landing. 5) Courchevel International Airport, France The actual runway has a gradient of 18.5% over its 1,700 feet of length. The pilots must land perfectly the first time so only certified pilots are allowed. And to make matters worse, this airport offers no lights or instrument aid so in bad weather landing is impossible. 6) Wellington International Airport, New Zealand This airport features a one-lane 6,300-foot runway that appears to start and end in the water. It has terrible environmental conditions such as a mountainous area with heavy winds. And even once you've disembarked you could be swept up in a hurricane! 7) McMurdo Air Station, Antarctica Well, to be fair, this is Antarctica so what do you expect? That's right. A long "white ice" landing area. This military base is the only main airport on the continent, and during the winter the area is in 24 hour darkness. With no lights on the runway. And frequent snow storms. This is why the pilots are trained to land blind. 8) Princess Juliana International Airport, St. Maarten The runway of this airport is 7,100 feet long and planes must approach over the water at an extremely low altitude appearing to be just feet above the heads of the public who are sunbathing at the beach. Just crazy! 9) Narsarsuaq Airport, Greenland Here there are strong winds which are the most threatening element to landing on the 6,000-foot runway. Oh yeh, and there's also a v ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5I0zzREro4

Get more Tips here! http://www.destinationtips.com Italy… a country bursting with art and history. From pilgrimages to the Vatican to hitting the nightclubs in Milan, Italy sure is full of so many things to see and do that you’ll definitely want to go wild on this holiday. But, don't be too reckless, there are still some things you shouldn't do in Italy. 1) Don't forget to Validate your Ticket Tickets for regional trains need to be validated, there are some exceptions, but in general terms, you have to validate your ticket before boarding. So find a validation machine, push your ticket into the slot until you hear the stamp being applied and your ticket will be good to go for up to six hours. 2) Don't order latte Let's see... what do you want? a coffee? or milk? Latte means milk, so if you order a latte, you'll get a glass of milk. On the other hand, if you want a coffee, ask for an espresso, cappuccino... Try to remember that. 3) Don't forget to drive carefully In Italy there are limited traffic zones. You'll need a permit to go through them and they don't give them to tourists. The ‘Centro Storico’ is usually a limited traffic area. There are no barriers, however, so if you cross over the limits a camera will take a picture of your license plate and you'll get a hefty fine... even if your car is rented. 4) Book in Advance There are plenty of wonderful monuments to visit, but be clever and think about which ones in advance so that you can buy the tickets online. If not, you'll have to wait for hours to enter some places. 5) Don't Dress inappropriately in Churches You may not want to miss the opportunity of visiting some of the best churches and cathedrals in the world. But, even if it's too hot, try not to wear shorts or go with bare shoulders. Remember to take some respectable clothes for those visits. 6) Don't Trust your GPS Yes, I know you have all the maps of the world in your GPS, ok, right, however that won't be very useful for you here. In Italy, there are a lot of towns and villages from different regions with the same name. So, be clear about which is the one you want to head to. 7) Don't Assume You’re Getting Tap Water In Italy, they prefer to drink bottled water, so if you're in a restaurant and you ask for still water, don't expect them to bring you a glass of tap water. They will bring you a bottle. So, to avoid misunderstandings, just make sure the waiter know which type you mean. 8) Don't eat in the Tourist Spots This is a pretty standard rule of thumb to follow for most countries, if you’re looking for authentic food, and Italy is definitely no different. If you're visiting a tourist attraction and you want to have some authentic Italian lunch, take some time to go a bit further from the area and you'll get to ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD8nb586SR0

Get more Tips here! www.destinationtips.com D.C. really does have a little bit of something for everyone. But there are also a lot of ways you can make a misstep that has an irrevocable impact on your trip. So with that in mind, here are a few things NOT to do while visiting Washington, D.C. 1. Don’t Go During the Summer It’s hot, muggy, and packed with tourists trying to squeeze in a vacation before their kids head back to school. It's worth it to take your kids out of school early for a few days. Trust me, there’s more than enough educational opportunities in D.C. to balance out a few missed days. 2. Don’t Drive Washington D.C.’s metro line is big, clean, and extremely extensive. Anything and everything you could possibly want to reach is about three blocks away from a metro stop (max).Don’t bother with driving a car, the traffic is terrible and the city is confusing as hell to drive in anyway. 3. Don’t Go to Pentagon City It’s just a huge mall. There’s little cultural significance to it beyond the fact that it’s seriously massive. If you want to get some good shopping done, head to Georgetown. It’s full of funky boutiques you can’t find anywhere else. 4. Don’t Go to Arlington National Cemetery. Though it’s home to JFK’s crypt and eternal flame, don’t go to a real cemetery in a tourist mindset. It’s rude. Also, the eternal flame isn’t that impressive either. 5. Don’t Spend All Your Time in the Smithsonian If you can afford to spend an entire month in the city, then by all means take your time but, if you’re in town for a week, make sure to hit one or two interesting branches of the Smithsonian, but keep some hours open to simply wander around. 6. Don’t Rely Too Heavily on Your Plans For everything in Washington, D.C. that you know you want to do (hit the Lincoln Memorial, see the White House, etc.) there are ten things in the city that you didn’t know existed. 7. Don’t Go To the National Mall on the Weekend The place is crawling with locals and tourists alike, who are wandering around in a daze just gumming up the works. The National Mall on a Tuesday is perfect. 8. Don’t Pass Up the E Street Cinema Tucked into an expansive basement in the middle of the city’s commercial district, the E Street Cinema is always playing the newest and most exciting works of independent and foreign cinema. Seriously, if you’re a cinephile, it’s not something to be missed. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpAx2Wu_dJo

Get more Tips here! http://www.destinationtips.com From its historical museums to the medieval castles in the capital of Tallinn, you will find a lot of reasons why you should plan a visit, but here are 10 things to keep in mind when traveling to this Northern Europe country. 1. Don’t Get Easily Offended Estonians have a great sense of humor, but they tend to be more dry and sar-castic when it comes to cracking a joke. If you find yourself the target of an off-hand pun, take it as a compliment and learn to laugh at yourself. 2. Don’t Talk About History In the 1940s, Estonian Jews were massacred by German police units and Es-tonian auxiliaries by the thousands. These events may have occurred decades ago, but the memories of the death and destruction are still fresh in their minds. 3. Don’t Forget to Wear Reflectors If you plan on renting a bike and going for a ride after dark, small reflectors are required during the winter months. If you’re caught riding around without them, you’ll be subjected to a fine ranging from $50 to $500 USD. 4. Don’t Ignore Drink Prices When ordering a drink in a bar, play close attention to the drink prices. Many people have noticed that some bartenders mark up the price of liquor for for-eign tourists. 5. Don’t Keep Your Shoes On If you happen to meet a kind Estonian who invites you to their home, respect is required at all times. They also expect you to take off your shoes when you step inside, so make sure you’re wearing some presentable socks! 6. Don’t Expect Friendliness Right Away Many people define Estonians as cold and standoffish. You’ll probably feel a bit of tension, but it won’t last long. When they become more comfortable with you, their demeanor and communication will lighten up drastically. 7. Don’t Travel Without Insect Repellent Tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme-disease is widespread, especially in the parks in Tallinn. Bites from ticks and other insects are more common in forest-ed areas, so be sure to protect yourself before venturing out into nature. 8. Don’t Expect Help When Traveling With Kids Estonia is definitely a children-friendly destination, but public transportation isn’t equipped to provide assistance for those with strollers, and a lot of the streets in Old Town are cobbled roads, making it difficult to push strollers with ease. 9. Don’t Use Your Cell Phone While Driving Talking on your cell phone while driving is prohibited, but you can use a hands-free system, of course. Seat belts are always required, and your head-lights must be turned on at all times – whether it’s daytime or nighttime. 10. Don’t Ask Them to Speak Russian Many people assume Estonians speak Russian since the neighboring country is close by. But they have their own la ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Sv6NvyLU8