North America Travel Guide

  • Inuit culture – A blast from the past Inuit culture – A blast from the past
    When you come across indigenous people living in the northeastern portion and the central parts of the Arctic region then you would know that you have reached the Inuit space. Yes this is the Inuit culture that thrives here and the traditional style that they have adapted is due to the climatic situations here. They are trained for trapping and hunting. It was never possible for them to do agriculture in these icy areas of Siberia till the areas of North America and Greenland. So hunting was their main way of life and was so till some time back when they have adapted to modern ways. Inuits were earlier known as the Eskimo, but they don’t like that term and Eskimo means eaters of raw flesh. The Inuit means people singularly known as Inuk. Starting  [...]
    October 18th, 2011
  • Dog Sledding in Greenland tourism Dog Sledding in Greenland tourism
    When you are in Greenland , dog sledding is one thing that you should do. These dog sledding tours in Greeenland tourism give you the way of life that represents Arctic life to the maximum. This also incidentally the ancient way of transport in this part of the world. Formed by the Inuit many many years back, this is still the main means of communication for many in Greenland but has become a major part of Greenland tourism today. The seasons of spring and winter see the onset of such kind of travel, and travelling great distances in this frozen land and also are the main way that the polar bear, hunting seal, are all hunted. The dog sled is the only best way of transport here. The dog sleds have various kinds of design. Made mainly of wood,  [...]
    October 11th, 2011
  • Stay green eating Greenland cuisine in Greenland tourism? Stay green eating Greenland cuisine in Greenland tourism?
    So you are in Greenland and you have embarked on one of those beautiful Greenland tourism expeditions. What do you expect when you go to a place? Any place will have its required share of scenic beauty and grace and charm besides its historical monuments and other places of interest to see. But a tourist would be more comfortable if he knows what the food he would get there is. So just read on to know what Greenland cuisine would offer you. Traditionally food in Greenland is majority meat based and this meat comes from the marine mammals, the birds, and also the fish. It has high protein content. But from the time of colonization, and from the time tirade went international, the entire cuisine here in the land of Greenland has had Danish and  [...]
    October 5th, 2011
  • Cultural Rendezvous A la Carte – Qaqortoq Cultural Rendezvous A la Carte – Qaqortoq
    A visit to Greenland in itself is a great experience and it if it is anywhere in Qaqortoq then you are in paradise. Located in the Kujalleq municipality in south Greenland, this place is a must see for all tourists. This is the fourth largest town in Greenland and means the white one. Qaq dates back to the times when it was prehistoric era. The culture here dates back to around 4500 years back. It was the Saqqaq culture  and this place has been having proofs of inhabitation since then. From around 2300 BCE there are evidences of population. These sites are the main sites of the prehistoric era. But Saqqaq culture is not found much in the Qaqortoq area. Evidences like the carving knives and the chipped stone drills are found here and there  [...]
    September 27th, 2011
  • Mapping Narsaq in the Greenland Map Mapping Narsaq in the Greenland Map
    If you have ever been to this part of the world then Greenland is a unique paradise. In the southern part of this pristine, Narsaq in Greenland language is “Plain”. This beautiful pristine place lies on the banks of the Tunulliarfik Fjord. The town of Narsaq is a beautiful place to come to if you are in the mood to just relax and have total rejuvenation. Inhabitation in Narsaq has been there for many years and the traces of settlements are found here. The tourist who comes here has the ruins of the Dyrnes Church which is a beautiful place to see. This lies on the north western side of Narsaq thus putting this place prominently on the Greenland map. Again the Landnamsgaarden is another place to be seen lying in the western part of Narsaq.  [...]
    September 20th, 2011
  • Sisimuit – Journey into Greenland Sisimuit – Journey into Greenland
    If you ever visit the Arctic region, and you find yourself between the great oceans Altantic and Arctic then your final destination should be Sisimuit. A part of the mystical Greenland, this part of the world is something beyond imagination. This town of Sisimuit in the central part of Greenland a little to the western side, is also the second largest in this place. Existing since 4500 years, the town of Sisimuit is also the administrative hub of the Municipality here. With influences from the Dorset culture, Saqqaq culture, Sisimuit has a lot of Thule influence also. The Thule community forms most of the people of Sisimuit. Even today there are ancient artifacts found here and the place was a favourite earlier as it had the best kind of fauna  [...]
    September 13th, 2011
  • El Paso, Texas – Sights El Paso, Texas – Sights
    El Paso is a Texan city that boasts of an illustrious history. The city’s location close to the Mexican border has given it some enriching cultural influences. There are a huge number of sights and attractions in the city that are extremely rewarding for visitors. The city is visited by thousands of travelers every year. There are a great number of attractions related to culture and history. There are a huge number of excellent options for entertainment. There is no dearth of quality. The city of El Paso has an Old South West flair that many cities in Texas have long since sacrificed in the name of modernity. The City is a definite attraction for this very reason. There are a great number of top notch attractions, both modern and old. There  [...]
    August 23rd, 2011
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