Aidilfitri 2010 is just around the corner and I hope that I’m not too late to write about this. Well, it’s just come into my mind to write about traveling during Aidilfitri. I never experience Aidilfitri celebration in other countries so I just write based on my homeland Malaysia.

Well, let’s see some of traveling tips during Aidilfitri.

When it comes to Aidilfitiri, most Muslims are going back to their hometown to celebrate with their families and relatives. The journey involves various modes of transportation such as car, bus, train or flight. And some roads will be jammed by moving vehicles. So the most important thing to consider is – plan your journey! Plan your time to depart and which route that you will take. It will help you a lot to choose best time and route to take.

And also don’t forget to plan your budget and expenses during the journey.

The next important thing is to check your vehicle. Make sure it is in good condition and bring your vehicle for maintenance if necessary. Check all the components such as tires, brakes and etc. Remember that your vehicle condition means safety and of course, you don’t want to gamble your safety while driving on the road.

If you’re using public transport, it’s recommended to choose good transportation services (in fact, there’s limited choice during festival season).

One more important thing to be kept in mind is to ensure you bring all your important belongings and documents. Make sure all important things are well-prepared before starting your journey. Turning back will be tedious and gives you difficulties.

I think that’s all for Aidilfitri traveling tips. I guess different places and people got different ways of journey for Aidilfitri so you’re welcomed to share any opinion or experience through the comment box below.

For all Muslims all over the world, Happy Aidilfitri 2010!

I have some friends from Maldives telling me how marvelous their country is and I had decided to take a peek on it. And yes – it’s marvelous!

Maldives is an archipelago comprising 1,190 low-lying coral islands scattered across the equator. 26 naturally becomes atolls which are divided into 20 for administrative purposes. 1190 islands clustered however from the 1190, only 202 islands are inhabited. Tourism in Maldives is currently developing on a very large scale and in fact it is the largest economic industry in Maldives. Today, more than 500,000 tourists visit Maldives each year.

Maldives offers you a relaxing and casual weather for an ideal vacation. There are 26 natural atolls in Maldives that consist of pure beaches and aquamarine lagoons. Enjoy fantastic cruise along the atolls or go fishing in the tranquil waters of the sea or spend your time for surfing, scuba diving and snorkeling.

Don’t forget to enjoy Bandiyaa Jehun performances as you explore the amazing tourist attractions of Maldives. Look for hand woven mats while you enjoy watching local buildings and other wonders of Maldives.

When visiting Maldives, don’t ever forget to visit:

• Mulee – Aage: houses the President’s office
• The Islamic Centre: the most impressive architectural edifice of Male
• National Museum: the place which gives an insight into the cultural heritage of the island
• Huskuru Miskiiy: an edifice of impeccable coral curving and traditional workmanship

By having a great value of being a quite paradise for the tourists, Maldives attracts tourists and visitors to enjoy their time seeking for peace or honeymoon. Visit Maldives and you will be the one who is lucky to enjoy marvelous moment in Maldives.

Credits to Maldives Tourism, Tropical Breaks, This Way to Maldives & My Maldives for the images.

There are various ways to access the places that you’re visiting including using cars. Some people prefer to use car as transportation to travel as they are feel comfortable with it and don’t have to wait for the public transport to arrive at the station. Well, for me using car is a nice option too but remember every option got its pros and cons.

It’s in fact quite impossible for you to bring your car from home so the only option is to rent a car while traveling. Here are some tips that I want to share on renting cars while traveling.

1. How about your driving license?

Having a driving license in your home country doesn’t always mean you can use the same license for the other country except the law allows you to do so for example the allowance to use the same license in Commonwealth countries. You can get an International Driving License for that purpose. Keep this in mind or you might face troubles while driving or even when trying to rent a car.

2. Left or right?

Keep in mind that the driver’s seat are different between each countries. Vehicles in some countries implement driver’s seat on the left while some on the right. Make sure you know this while planning your visit so you can determine whether you will rent cars or not while traveling. However it is not a problem if you are able to drive on both sides. If you can’t drive on the opposite side which is not familiar for you, consider using public transportation or you might involve yourself in accident. See whether the car that you will rent use manual or auto gear system. Some people ignore this and have to face problem while driving.

3. The oil price

Yes, you need oil to make the car moves! And from my experience most car rental services do not provide free fuel so you have to put the current oil price of the place that you will visit in the budget. Also don’t forget to know the locations of gas stations so it is easier for you to plan your journey while traveling.

4. The local traffic situation

Know the local traffic situation. Traffic jams could turn your short journey into a long one so do remember to check the local traffic situation of the place that you want to visit.

Wrap Up

Renting cars while traveling can give your comfort however if you make the wrong choice you might have to face troubles in your journey. Consider the tips that I’d shared and you can guarantee a comfortable and safe journey.

If you have any extra tips or ideas on renting cars while traveling, feel free to leave your comment below!