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A rental car or mietwagen is the best way to get around Bern, the capital of Switzerland, and enjoy the city’s tourist attractions and places of interest at your own pace and convenience. Bern’s old town bears a uniquely remarkable design, earning the accolade of having been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent design includes walkways stretching up to four miles and sheltered by arcades. The pathways are also dotted with clock-towers and fountains. The Gurten is a panoramic hill in the immediate outskirts of the city. The hill offers breathtaking vistas of the Bernese Alps and the grand city below. There is also a beautiful park on the hill were picnic grounds, hiking trails, barbecue pits, and ballgame areas are aplenty. A budget restaurant and a self-service eatery serve food on the site to the many tourists that flock to the hill.

Bern is a city of museums that display proof of rich cultural heritage and history. There are also numerous art galleries and sites of public art. To get to all these places, one will need an efficient car hire in Bern and a good map of the city. The Bern Historical Museum on Helvetiaplatz 5 is Switzerland’s huge historical museum, featuring the most significant ethnographic collections that date back to prehistory. Einsteinhaus along  Kramgasse 49 houses Einstein’s photographs, original speeches, notes, documents, and writing desk. The Swiss Alpine Museum on Helvetiaplatz 4 showcases materials about each and every mountain in Switzerland. The Kunstmuseum or the Museum of Fine Arts along Hodlerstrasse 12, classified as Switzerland’s oldest museum, houses works by Meret Oppenheim, Ferdinand Hodler, and Pablo Picasso.

To navigate Bern and view its more curious sites will be easiest and most convenient via a rental car (autovermietung) since most of these places of interest are in sites that are off the usual routes. The Tierpark Dählhölzli or the Bern Zoo, on Tierparkweg 1, is found beside the Aare river. This has many exterior enclaves that incorporate the river. The Zytglogge, constructed in the 13th century, is a clock tower close to the old town’s center. The Rosengarten is a small quaint park that offers privileged views of the old town. The Zentrum Paul Klee or the Paul Klee Centre is a monument on Fruchtland 3. The modernist building is shaped like a wave and houses the collection of Paul Klee’s most famous works. The collection covers nearly half of all the works he created during his lifetime. Paul Klee is one of Switzerland’s greatest painters.

Cherry picking is such an enjoyable activity that can be participated by every member of the family. Not only is the cherry fruit extremely delicious, it also contains powerful anti-oxidants promote good health to the body. Cherries are commonly used as toppings on ice-creams, shakes and cakes. The fruit is also used as a jam, juice and an after-meal dessert. The smell of cherries is truly mouthwatering and the taste is heavenly.

It is important to note that although cherries can grow in any country, there are places in the world where cherries grow the best. Cherries grow in a short span of time but they only grow during a particularly season and at the same time, cherry pickers only work depending on demand. It is also for this reason that cherry-picking depends on every country or state.

Below is a list of the places where cherries can be best picked:

1. Eastern Washington

One popular place where you can pick cherries in the state of Washington is at the Barrett Orchard. Every year, Barrett Orchard hosts the annual Cherry Festival during the month of July. The event highlights cherry-picking by the whole family, music and many fun activities. For this year, the Cherry Festival will take place on the 7^th and 8^th of July. Barrett Orchard wants to feature their latest product which is the growing of organic cherries.

2. Door County, Wisconsin

Door County Wisconsin takes pride with its Wisconsin Cherry Growers. The farm is open to the public during the months of June and July. Last year’s produce was quite lower than the usual however, they are happy to inform the public that cherries are still available for purchase.

3. Hood River County, Oregon

Hood River County in Oregon parades its Hood River County Fruit Loop Cherry Celebration on July 20 and 21. The event highlights a number of exciting activities for the entire family including ‘u-pick fresh cherries’, wine and jam exhibits, lavender, and a variety of cherry treats. During these days, picnic areas are provided for families, visitors and tourists.

4. Marble Hill, Adelaide South Australia

Marble Hill is a scenic cherry orchard in Adelaide, South Australia. In here, families can enjoy ‘pick-your-own cherry’ from the lovely cherry orchard while having a breath of nature’s fresh air. To enjoy the cherry-picking spend 1 to 3 hours in the Orchard. Cherry-picking takes place from the 7^th of December up to the early days of January.

Cherry-picking is not a year-round activity. When the season comes, take the chance to visit some of the world’s best cherry producing countries. Apart from cherry-picking, wonderful activities also await the family. If given the opportunity, try to ride at industrial size travel tower and join the workers as they harvest the best cherries in the world.

Hong Kong is one of the best cities to visit in China. It is gifted with numerous tourist spots that one day of touring isn’t enough to view the entire city. With all the great sceneries that can be seen in Hong Kong, taking pictures can truly be a pleasurable experience for videographers.

The Hong Kong Disneyland is just one of the must-see destinations in the city. Actually, this is what families with children come to Hong Kong for. Disneyland is a fun-filled place full of colors and delight. Taking pictures using the matte box is very helpful especially when the parade of Disney characters takes place. It would be so amusing to see a variety of colors which are so vivid and bright when all the characters appear in front of you. Since the parade happens in an outdoor venue, no studio light is needed.

Moving on to other places in Hong Kong; the Ocean Park is just another favorite tourist spot. In here, you can stay up close and personal with the rich marine life where live creatures from the sea are moving around the water. Although taking pictures is prohibited in this area, still you can still bring your video equipment because there are more to see in the place such as the enclosed Panda exhibit, dolphin show and the extra-large theme park that can accommodate hundreds of thousands of people. Staying at the Ocean Park alone is already considered a complete tour.

Taking a sight of Hong Kong at an aerial view can be possible from the Victoria Peak. Overcome your fear of heights and take the ten-minute train ride going uphill until you reach the peak. Even when traveling in motion, you can still take clear pictures of the Hong Kong tall buildings with your camera support. As you reach the top, more surprises await as you can satisfy your eyes with a view of the Hong Kong coastline on one side and the breathtaking sky scrapers on the other. You would not think of anything but take pictures of all these views. The dslr rig is the perfect equipment to capture pictures from all angles.

Towards the day’s end, you can sit back and relax at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront and wait for the Symphony of Lights to take place. While most tourist spots in Hong Kong require admission fees, you would be delighted to know that the Symphony of Lights is free. All you need to do is wait until 8:00 PM for the show to begin. Watching the show from a distance is truly spectacular and jaw-dropping. The Symphony of Lights is a celebration of energy, spirit and diversity. These are what the people of Hong Kong want to share to its tourists. The camera slider can make you take pictures of the ferries crossing the Victoria Harbour while the magical dancing of the lights transpires in front of your eyes.

France is the largest country in Western Europe and the third largest in Europe as a whole. Mediterranean climate prevails in the south-east. The west experiences a high level of rainfall, mild winters and cool to warm summers. The climate in the mountainous regions of Alps is mainly Alpine. The temperature goes below freezing point for around 150 days per year. The mountains remain snow clad for up to six months.

France is an expensive country, but everything that it offers is worth the price paid. France is ranked as one of the finest ski resort country in the world. The snow clad crystal mountains offer beautiful and panoramic views. Portes du Soleil, Flaine, Tignes, Argentière, Pra Loup and Chalmazel are some of the popular ski resorts in the country of France.

Portes du Soleil is the largest ski resort destination in the world. It is located in the Northern French Alps and covers an area of 400 square miles. The skiable area extends up to 650 km, and it has around 200 lifts. The highest point of skiing is around 2460 meters. This area receives heavy rainfall between November and April. It is the most crowded ski resort of France. The luxury chalets in Portes du Soleil are stylish, classy and luxurious with wooden furnished interiors. After skiing and enjoying other snow activities hot tubs, spas and mouth watering cuisines help you rejuvenate your body. Ski resorts in Portes du Soleil will make your ski holidays in France a memorable one.

Flaine is a ski area in the Haute Savoie region of the French Alps with 276 km of pistes in total. Les Grands Vans, the first 8 seater high speed chair lift was installed here. Flaine is often called, “The big snowy bowl” as it registered one of the best snow records in the Alps. There are four major grades of run in Flaine namely black, red, green, and blue, and there is a unique theme for every grade of run. A skiing holiday in catered ski chalets in Flaine, France will be an altogether different experience. Self luxury catered ski chalets is the best choice if you want to make it a homely stay. The night life of Flaine is another attraction for the tourists.

Argentière is a picturesque village in the French Alps. It is a prominent skiing destination in France with an altitude of 1252m. Snowboarding, snowshoeing, mountaineering, and alpine walking are some other attractions of this place. The total skiable area including on-piste and off-piste runs is around 150 km, which is suitable for all grades of skier from beginners to advanced. Les Grands Montets is the largest and the most famous skiing area in the Chamonix Valley of Argentière. The luxury ski chalets and self catered ski chalets in Argentière deliver best accommodation facilities to the tourists from all over the world. The luxurious chalets offer well furnished bedrooms, spacious bathrooms, hot tubs, sauna bath, spas, bars, and restaurants.

If you are planning a trip to the dream destination of France, book your chalet today to enjoy the panoramic beauty of the Alps and have a wonderful skiing experience in the snow clad mountains of France.

It is true that no matter how much you love fishing sometimes it bores you down and yearns for more action. Wherefore, if boredom is starting to strike on you, it is time to get into ocean fishing adventure and gets pumped- up with its full -packed actions.

Ocean fishing is largely different from fresh and shallow water fishing. Not only the area where to fish is much larger, the fish to catch is definitely much larger and stronger.  You get to have face-to-face encounter with hard-hitting game fish as well as tropical sports fish. There is also much action as you have to be fishing in stronger currents and you’ll need heavier, thicker, longer and stronger fishing rod to catch ocean fish like XOS dogtooth tuna, wahoo and monster coral trout, etc. You will be also spending your days aboard a much larger fishing vessel purposely for Ocean fishing. An all- purpose fishing boat can serves well your ocean fishing in the same manner a center console boat can. However a deck boat suits a group ocean fishing adventure as it is ideal for some entertaining after some fishing actions.

While there’ will be much action in your fishing ; signing -up for a  private group or reel tour entitles you to a grand fishing entertainment like cozy meals and drinks after each jiggling and popping for deep reef dwellers. You have the best fishing vessels and service crew that will see to it that you’ll have the most comfortable days and nights for your fishing adventures. You’ll also have the chance to discover remote Island and fish on untouched fishing grounds for an added action adventure. It is also an added feature of a reel tour the in-house cooking of your catch. Because you got the best main ingredient, turning it into gourmet meals makes the experience more unforgettable and fulfilling and the tour service crews are more than willing to have it cook while you are still mesmerized by the great experience. And because your host would not allow that action-filled moment to be lost, they see to it that every fishing adventures are captured by camera and recorded for your entertainment and memories to take back home.

The most number of your days in the ocean is about 4 to 7 days. You can have a charter for small or large group complete with all dining and entertaining facilities and of course fishing platforms suited to your fishing needs at your disposal. Transfer accommodation is also included so there’s nothing to worry about getting off shore or to the airport.

Exploring the limits of your fishing skills is an adventure that every angler like you would die for to have and Ocean Fishing gives you the chance to have it all.

One of the biggest hindrances to enjoying an ocean fishing expedition is seasickness. If you are prone to motion sickness, you will be risking the amount of fun that you can enjoy out in the waters. That’s one great reason for you to find how to avoid it.

Prevention is Better than Cure

Just like in anything, prevention is better than cure when it comes to seasickness. You should take precautions so you will not experience it. Once you are out in the middle of the sea and you suddenly suffer from the feeling of being ill, you will lose the adrenalin to have fun altogether. There is nothing more you can do but to go back to solid ground and forget about the adventure waiting for you.

Your chartered party boat, your best tackle, your custom rods, and your beautiful fishing attire will all be put to waste because the feeling of being seasick will not go away once it sets in.

What experts’ advice is for you to take a preventive motion sickness medicine prior to your trip. There are lots of them available over-the-counter. That means, you do not have to have a prescription for it. Take the medicine ahead of time. You can take it the night before your journey to the sea and at least half an hour before you set to sail.

There are also natural alternatives that can help prevent seasickness. One of them is ginger. You can find ginger capsules, which you should take prior to setting out to sail or you can drink ginger ale if the capsule is not available. What is important is that you are able to allow the medicine or natural remedy to take effect before you sail. This will help prevent your motion sickness from ruining the whole trip.

Aside from medication, there are also some things you can do to avoid getting sick in the middle of the ocean. You must avoid being enclosed in the small, cramped space of your cabin. As much as possible, get out to gulp fresh air. Take deep, slow breaths because that will help relieve whatever feeling you have in association to your sailing expedition.

If in case you are not able to avoid being seasick, do not hesitate to seek help from the others in the chartered boat, especially the crew members, who might have the training to help passengers deal with it. Make sure as well that you are able to replace the nutrients you lose through continuous vomiting. Force yourself some food, like soda crackers and broth.

Basically, the cure to being seasick involves knowing what makes you suffer from the condition, how you can avoid it, and what’s the best way to deal with it if you have it. That way, you will be able to get the most of your ocean fishing adventure!

Fishing is a general term used to catch not only the typical type of fishes but also shellfishes, mollusks, crustaceans and even kelp. Fishing is ranked as one of the most relaxing hobby. Recreational fishing otherwise known as sport fishing is a friendly competition. In contrast with commercial fishing, the former is a non-profit form of catching fish. Because of this, it has also been called pleasure fishing. Commercial fishing is not only for profit but also for survival in some parts of the world.

Competitions in recreational fishing have their own rules regulated by the International Game Fish Association (IGFS). Their main rules are catching of fish with hooks not in the mouth and also not to use nets when fishing. Recently, the association is already maintaining an environment-friendly tournament where fish caught will be released immediately after it has been scored.

There are techniques allowed in fishing. One of these is Hand gathering which is the simplest method to catch a fish. Hand gathering is an easy method of picking fishes or kelp that stays near the seashore. Digging the sand to pick clams may also be under this technique. Diving to catch some lobsters is also considered.

Spear fishing is the earliest method of fishing. Sharpened sticks were used by early civilization to catch fishes for survival. Today, spear guns are now used to “shoot” fish. There are different types of spear guns, sling guns and other equipment which are made up-to-date in order to adjust to diverse aquatic environment as well as various types of fish.

Netting, especially with the use of large-sized nets is not normally accepted in sport fishing. Commercial fishing use netting to catch fish but is also not accepted in all countries due to a large scale of marine life including sea turtles and dolphins which are unintentionally caught.

Angling is a fishing technique with the use of an angle or fish hooks. These hooks are dressed with bait to attract more fish. Angling is commonly used in recreational fishing but under a catch and release policy.

Commercial fishermen may also use this technique with a rule that certain species has their own size limits. Therefore, a fish under or above the certain size will e released immediately into the water.

Trapping as a fishing method is used almost all over the world. Fishermen who use this technique know the fish’s behavior and habitat. Certain fish live near the rocks so it’s effective to catch these fish if the trap is properly installed.

The effective use of any of these techniques depends on the knowledge of the fishermen about the behavior and habitat of the fish as well as their time of migration. This article has been contributed by SEO specialist in Australia who loves fishing

Ocean fishing is one of the most exciting and challenging adventures you can get yourself into. If you love fishing, you can up the excitement to a higher level by getting into ocean fishing, also known as saltwater fishing. Before you take the plunge, however, you should know what to and what not to do so you can make your experience a generally pleasant one. Take note of the following cues:

* Plan ahead. Before setting off on a boat for a fishing weekend, make sure that you have done the organizing and planning ahead of time. This way, you will be able to pack the essentials so there will be nothing left for you and your friends to worry about.

* Take a charter boat. Being on board with dependable and experienced individuals is a good way to start, especially if you are a newbie in ocean fishing. By doing so, you will be guided towards the best fishing locations in a safe and secure manner.

* Always check the weather forecast before you sail away. It would be dangerous to realize the weather is not appropriate to go deep-sea fishing when you are already there in the middle of the rough sea.

* Choose the proper bait and tackle according to your target catch. If you wouldn’t go for anything but the large fishes, you have to bring the best and most reliable bait and tackle for the trip. It would also help if you learn the art of tying knots. This will spell the difference between a catch that lands on the charter and the one that gets away.

* Familiarize yourself with the different fishing techniques that will be useful for getting to your target catch. Chunking and trolling are just two of the most important things to learn to get a good shot at large varieties of fishes.

* Gear up. It is important that you are dressed for the occasion. With the right clothing and accessories, you will be able to survive the extreme weather and outdoor conditions, which you might come across with. It is also advisable that you pack a nice bottle of sunscreen lotion. Even during a cloudy, you can still get burns from UV rays. Make sure to keep yourself protected from dehydration as well by keeping a jug of water accessible at all times.

* If you experience sea sickness or motion sickness, it will be best to stay on the deck rather than enclose yourself down below the quarters.

An ocean fishing expedition is truly exciting. Then again, you would not want to be taken away by all the excitement and forget about safety practices that you must observe to keep yourself protected from any kind of danger along the way.

Fishing is probably one of the most relaxing activities for many people, unless it is ocean fishing. It is considered as the extreme sport in fishing because of its difficulty and the adrenaline rush it gives you.

Although it is also known as sport fishing, big game fishing, or deep-sea fishing, for this type of angling to be classified as deep-sea fishing, the water has to be at least 30 feet deep. Some fish that can be caught in these open waters are kingfish, mackerel, tuna, red herring, sharks, marlin, swordfish, and tuna. If you are interested in trying out deep-sea fishing, here are some guidelines to help you out.

• Before setting out

Keep in mind that deep-sea fishing can be dangerous. Whether it is your first time or not to go deep-sea fishing, it is advisable to go as a part of a licensed deep-fishing tour. A tour has experts on board to not only offer valuable advice but also to read the ocean’s mood. However, before booking yourself, make sure that the tour you go with has the proper permits and insurance. In addition, they should be able to offer guarantees for your safety and satisfaction.

• Tools of the Trade

This activity requires more than your average fishing boat and gear. In fact, because the aim is to catch big fish, the equipment you take with you should be able to handle just that. Your fishing rods, nets, reels, tackles, and lines should be the best of their kind and should be able to handle at least 30lbs of weight.

• Bait

The best bait is, of course, live bait. However, you do not need to stick with mackerel herring, threadfin, lugworms, or hermit crabs as baits to catch big fish. Offering whatever the fish feeds on as bait actually does the trick of hooking it better. A word of caution, do not over handle the bait. Because fish can usually notice scents like sunscreen, perfume, and even your own on baits, it is best to wash your hands in non-scented soap and clean water before handling the bait.

• Observe

Once you are out in the water, try to watch the ocean closely for signs of big fish. For example, if you are fishing for tuna, be on the lookout for dolphins. Dolphins prey on tuna, so it is a good chance that when you see dolphins, there is tuna close by. Sea birds hovering above the water also means that there are small fish just below. Big fish feed on small fish, so if small fish are present, the big fish are also nearby.

• Stay well

The purpose of your expedition is to catch big fish and have a good time. However, if you get sea sick, then you will not be doing any catching and enjoying. So before setting out, make sure to take medicine for motion sickness to keep seasickness at bay.

Sea fishing or ocean fishing is quite popular for both hobbyists and professional fishermen. It is totally different from normal fishing because it will require you to go on a boat, far away from the land.

What is Ocean Fishing or Deep Sea Fishing?

In ocean fishing, you need to be in the part of the ocean where it is at least 30 meters deep. This will give you a bigger challenge but it also entails a greater reward. It is in the deepest parts of the sea that you can find (and catch) tuna, marlin, swordfish, and even sharks.

Yes, ocean fishing presents a bigger challenge — fishermen and big game fishing aficionados are faced with a kind of struggle like no other. But, that is also the same thing that makes it a truly wonderful experience. This is extreme sport fishing at its finest!

Imagine the different kind of adrenalin that sailing out on a charter boat in the middle of the ocean brings as opposed to sitting down in the banks of a local lake. While the latter already sounds fun, especially if you catch a trout or carp, nothing could beat the happiness you will unearth if either a tuna or marlin ate your bait.

Tips for Big Game Fishermen

Although ocean fishing is fun, it is important that you organize yourself before jumping into it. Here are some useful tips:

Tip #1: Make a plan. Ocean fishing would mean you would sail away for at least a 24-hour period, depending on what kind of fun you are up to. You can go on a charter boat or a party boat with your family or friends and have a shindig in the middle of the ocean while taking your best chance at catching a big game fish. All those must be prepared for carefully so as not to get lost regarding the kind of gear you need to pack as well as the amount of food you will need to stock. Your planning must also tackle the best time to go on sail. This means taking in consideration the weather and the tide schedule.

Tip #2: Gear up. If you are renting a charter boat, you will need to ask what kind of equipment they are providing and what else you will need to prepare. If you are new to ocean fishing, you must ask about the kind of tackle and bait that you will need. This is important because different kinds of fish would need different kinds of equipment as well.

Tip #3: It is important that you sail away along with an expert guide. Yes, it is always interesting to discover things for yourself but it would be wiser to go with someone who will lead you to the right path. Scout for tour guides that offer a reasonable price for a high skill level. You can ask your friends or look out for them online.