The best things in life are free. In Las Vegas, this is manifested through the overwhelming number of free attractions that are both exciting and enticing.
Starting off with attractions within the Strip, Paris Las Vegas’ Eiffel Tower is an exact replica of the one we find in Paris. Although only half the size of the original one, it’s similar in a way that we can also take a ride to the top (for a fee this time). Star Trek Experience is an interesting sight to see, even for non Star Trek fans out there. Guests can view the history of the last three decades of Star Trek. Simply viewing the technical aspects that comprise this creation is worth the trouble.

Or course, the Fountains at the Bellagio is one majestic sight to see. Expertly choreographed fountains dance along with accompanying music and lights. This attraction is situated within the columns of Las Vegas hotels within the main street. Fountain shows run between 8pm and 12am with a show happening every 15 minutes. For car enthusiasts, Penske Wynn Ferrari Maserati is a museum dedicated to the Italian car and be able to see how it has evolved throughout history.

Night after night, the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas blends vintage Vegas with amazing technical display, live entertainment that created an attraction that rivals that of Vegas Strip. The show, which lasts for six minutes long, is projected on a Viva Vision screen that spans 1,500 feet in length, roughly equivalent to five football fields. It’s screen is composed of 12.5 million LED lamps, each has a life of 50,000 hours. This free attraction attracts more than 25,000 spectators and 20 million yearly.

Another top-notch nightly attraction is the Masquerade Show in the Sky, performed daily at The Rio. This elaborate sow is performed in carnival fashion, patterned after that of Brazil’s pride. State-of- the-art floats suspended from the top carries exotic dancers in brilliant costumes, dancing the night away.

These free attractions – plus more – are among the reasons for a worthwhile Las Vegas travel.

Chicago is one of the most diverse cities in America, and this is due to its variety of neighborhoods, each exuding the character and culture of immigrants who established them. Some of them may even make you believe that you are on a typical neighborhood of a foreign country, for many blocks at a time. Chicago’s ethnic neighborhoods are indeed an added attraction for visitors to explore the city.

The Irish, one of the notable political power-brokers in the city most of the last century, has its communities within the Far Southwest Side, where they even have an Irish castle. Moving further inland, a good number of Polish and Mexican communities can be found, as well as eastern European families. Chicago’s Chinatown is among the most active in the world that it even has its own stop at Chicago Transit Authority’s red line.

This diversity in Chicago’s community extends into its dining options. For example, no Chicago connoisseur would prefer to eat Indian food that comes from Devon Avenue in Rogers Park, a paradise with anything Indian, from spices to saris and latest Bollywood films. The vibrant Korean community can be found at Albany Park’s Lawrence Avenue, sometimes referred as Seoul Drive.

You might be wondering if you’re still in America or wandering elsewhere in Uptown’s Argyle and Broadway intersection as the Vietnamese, Thais and Laotians make up local population and as well as restaurants and grocers. You’ll possibly feel the same experience when you’re in Pilsen and Little Village along the Lower West Side; Spanish signs outnumber English ones. That’s made possible by the fact that Chicago has the second largest Mexican and Puerto Rican populations outside of their respective home countries.

So if you fancy seeing the world’s distinct cultures without leaving America, look no further than making a Chicago travel. Experience the food and daily lifestyle amidst a variety of Chicago hotels not far away.

Okinawa means “rope in the open sea”
This description fits this Japanese prefecture’s name as its location lies in the southern tip of Japan and near Taiwan. Hence, its long chain of islands symbolizes a physical link between the two countries.


Naha International Airport
This is the only practical gateway to the island for domestic and international travelers. Although it is possible to directly fly to other Okinawa islands such as Miyago and Ishigaki from Tokyo, air fares can be prohibitively expensive.

Watersports
Blessed by abundant spots for scuba diving, fishing and surfing, Okinawa is the best place for water sports in Japan. Its seas are among the world’s best spots for fishing.


Accommodation
There are numerous minshuku-type of lodges starting from the cheap ¥1000 per night accommodation in Naha. However, be aware of some hidden charges for using air-conditioning or even water. Okinawa hotels tend to be more reasonably priced than mainland counterparts.

Drink local liquor
Awamori is a notoriously strong rice liquor whose component is almost 60 per cent alcohol. This drink is brewed using Thai jasmine rice which started during the Ryukyu Kingdom when ingredients can’t be imported from mainland Japan. Orion beer is a moderate alternative.

Okinawan food
Slightly distinctive from mainland Japan’s tables, Okinawan food bears notable Taiwanese influence and pork is a very common ingredient