Quer durch Europe, Russia, KazakhstanThat Mongolia and North American continentThrough green landscapes, barren deserts and forests Russian taiga – This is a Dream trip the other way, a journey on which one goes to the limit, where the cold and rain on the agenda are just as falls and mishaps. But it is also a journey on which one comes close with a foreign climate, alien vegetation and alien cultures in contact. Rather than a trip by car to get in touch with local people – be they farmers in Kazakhstan, Nomads in Mongolia or logging in Russia is dependent on their help and hospitality and learn even more about life in other parts of the world.
The trip preparation

As with any major journey, adequate preparation is essential. Especially when one ventures into unknown areas, away from tourist destinations, the tour must be planned thoroughly. In addition to the Choice of machine – Here it depends on the questions of whether one holds on paved roads or go off road much, how hard is the motorcycle can be, especially when it is fully packed, as it is comfortable even after hours in the saddle yet, and how vulnerable the machine for damage is, or how well they can be repaired with a breakdown in the middle of nowhere – is the Planning the route an important point. “How are the road conditions? Are the roads or paths of the chosen route passable all year round? Where can I refuel and replenish supplies? How are the weather conditions? “Are just some questions that you ask yourself when planning your trip needs and also the choice of Equipment . a say Tents and sleeping bags should be as light and easy to transport and still be warm enough. Quick-drying Functional clothing and a wind-and rain repellent combination are the most important pieces of clothing in such a journey. Also, tools, supplies, first aid kit, a Camping-Kocher (Not everywhere it is allowed or advisable to make an open fire), not to mention a thick stack of documents with papers, Entry visas, Etc. have to find room in their luggage. Even dealing with the locals want to be occasionally prepared. How you react to friendly offers of hospitality? Or how to confront corrupt officials? How to communicate with people? No matter where you are, it is advisable here to learn a few words and phrases of the local language.
Are motorcycle, distance, equipment and all entry formalities prepared so still remains a point on the checklist: a test drive. Was fully laden with machine, tent and sleeping bag it for a few days or longer to go through the European wilderness, perhaps by Scotland, Sweden or Eastern Europe. This is not only a good travel preparation, but even a little vacation in itself.

Of all these events one of the events that stands out is the Festival of Hungry Ghosts. According to the Tao faith the seventh lunar month is the month of the Ghosts. This is the time when the gates of hell are opened and the spirits of the dead come back. It is on the 15th night that the celebrations reach up its climatic heights of enthusiasm. This is the night the borders between the living and the dead is believed to be opened up and the spirits of the deceased come down to visit their successors. The livings therefore pay their homage in form of burning incense and joss paper.

Yet the Chinese are known for their hospitality. This spirit of hospitality is extended beyond the realms of the living. Therefore the spirit guests are entertained not just with the burning of incense and offering of fruits. The ancestors are grandly entertained with some lively performances and display of traditional folk art. A very boisterous kind of performance called the wayand and getai performance forms an intricate part of the Chinese culture. It is believed that the ancestors would be genuinely entertained with these performances. Therefore, they are performed on a grand scale during this time.

The performances over time have also expanded to include other displays like stand up comical performances, dance shows and also acrobatic performance. And if you thought you would have to be dead to be a part of it all you are wrong. These performances are out on display for the living locals as well as the tourists. Although you might never get a place in the reserved front row, you can be sure that you would get a great view and be pulled into the enthusiasm and splendor of it all.

We all know that dumpling is one of the known dishes of our Chinese brothers and sisters and is now becoming one of the favorites anywhere in the world. If you want to see different variety of dumplings, then you must visit Singapore on June of each year to witness the largest and the longest Dumpling Fair ever.

The excitement of the Dumpling Festival does not end with the widest array of dumplings. Tourists can also proceed to the Singapore River to witness the powerful rowers rowing their dragon boats to the pounding beat of drums.

In addition, if you want to witness the highlight of the festival, then proceeding to the Albert Mall is advisable to witness the active teams of rollerblades wearing a dragon-like costume as they race down and clear numerous obstacles along the mall.

If you love dumplings but missed to visit Singapore during the festival, you need not to worry because dumplings in Singapore is available the whole year round.

The Deepavali or the Festival of Lights happens between the solar months of October and November. The festival celebration starts in as early as 2am while the fire walking starts at 4pm. The festival is celebrated fro five days.

On day one, the Dhan Teras is celebrated, while on the second day, the Naraka Teras is celebrated. On the third day of the celebration is when the Deepavali is celebrated, and on the fourth day, the Varsha Pratipada that signifies the beginning of the New Year is celebrated and finally the Bhayyaduj took place on the fifth day.

If you want to have a glance of the Indian Culture, then you must be visiting Little India in Singapore between the months of October to November to witness the Deepavali Festival. Aside from the street parade and the fireworks, the streets of Little India will also be filled with various goods from spices to Indian traditional costumes, wherein every tourist will be given the chance to buy.

Happening every January or February each year in Singapore’s Orchard Road, the Chingay Parade is full of colorful and enchanting performances from performers hat came from not only in Singapore but from all around the globe. Lately a greatest addition to the performances during the event is the eye-catching performances of the professional female rock band that brings a storm to the whole event.

Aside from the parade, the festive event continues in the evening with numerous variety shows, performances form local and foreign performers, parties, and more.

In the coming year, for the Chingay Parade 2010, tickets are already available for sale and the details are available on the events’ official website.

If you are planning to visit Singapore, January to February is the best time to visit the country because of the grandest celebration “The Chingai Parade” that they have. This colorful event will surely make your travel to Singapore a very memorable one. In addition, it will not only let you enjoy the event, it will eventually allow you to feel or educate you with the Chinese tradition and how do they celebrate the Chinese New Year.

The festival highlights the Mooncake Fair wherein stalls all throughout the streets of Chinatown offer variety of delicious mooncakes and other items like ornamental lanterns, fruits, pastries, and souvenirs, which is perfect for visitors and foreigners as their souvenir gifts items to their friends and family back home. What is nice about the mooncake fair is that, these delicious cakes are now available fro sale not only to Chinese and Singaporeans but also to other race as well because it is now a “halal” food.

Another great featured activity during the Lantern Festival is the eye catching Children’s Lantern Parade. The parade consists hundreds of children with their colorful Chinese lanterns parading down the streets of Chinatown.

If you have plans to visit and have your holiday vacation spent in Singapore, the months of September or October is a great time to visit the country for you to have the chance to witness their fun filled and colorful lantern festival.