Let's Dive in to the best Nude Beaches in the world

Let's Dive in to the best Nude Beaches in the world

TOP Nude Beaches to travel to

Listed on this page are well-rated nude and topless beaches from around the world. Nude beaches, also called "naturist beaches," are clothing-optional, whereas topless beaches only allow partial-nudity and require lower body covering. Some of the more popular nude beaches in the U.S. include Black's Beach in California, Haulover Beach in Florida and Little Beach in Hawaii.

Topless beaches are more common outside the U.S. St. Tropez, France is home to a few topless beaches like Nikki Beach. In Australia, Samurai Beach in

Port Stevens is very popular, as well as Manly Beach in Sydney. The Caribbean also offers some nude beaches: the Club Orient Resort in St. Martin and Anse du Gouverneur in St. Barts both offer full-nudity beaches.

Below are 10 of the best beaches for baring all. All details are taken from Bare Beaches, which lists over 200 other popular spots for nude bathing around the world.

1. Leucate Plage, France

Mediterranean coast, north of Perpignan

This superb bare beach has 1 km of fine golden sand, the classic Mediterranean beach. The water is normally calm and the shore shelves gently into the sea making it popular with families. Three naturist resorts share the coastline but the beach is open to all and there’s plenty of space for first-time skinny-dippers and lifelong nudists alike.

Go north from Perpignan on the main N9 and turn right on to the D83, signposted Port Bacares. After 9 kms turn left on to the D627, drive through Port Leucate and the bare beach is on the right. Park on the road - easy public access between Aphrodite Village and Club Oasis, the naturist resorts.

2. Playa Es Pregons Gran, Balearic islands

Majorca south coast

This wonderful little bare bay has a perfect crescent of fine yellow sand, washed by a sea so transparent it looks more like the Caribbean. There are no beach bars so bring your picnic and drinks. It’s the jewel in the crown of the popular Es Trenc beach area.

The route to the beach is a pleasant 15 minute walk along the shore, heading north from the resort town of Colonia Sant Jordi. Start at the Hotel Marques Del Palmer, and it’s the third bay along. The fourth bay, if you walk further, also happens to be a bare beach, part of the much larger Es Trenc beach.

3. Haulover Beach, Florida USA

Sunny Isles, north Miami

Situated in the south of the ‘Sunshine State’, this bare sandy beach has a huge following of visitors from across the globe. With glorious weather for most of the year and the vibrant city of Miami on the doorstep, it’s not difficult to see why. The bare area is more than 800 yards long and has its own lifeguards and unobtrusive police patrols. Refreshments, sunbeds and umbrellas are available.

The beach is at Haulover Beach Miami-Dade county regional park, on Collins Avenue (A1A), just north of fashionable Bal Harbour. There is a large car park ($5) right by the beach.

4. Vera Playa, Spain

Costa Almeria

This is Spain’s capital of bare bathing. The long wide sandy beach is popular in summer and has a big choice of naturist accommodation. Beach bars, sunbeds, pedalos and yes, if you really want to try the naturist cliché, beach volleyball are all available. Almeria has the hottest and driest climate in the country, so the beach season is almost year-round. Most European nationalities park their bottoms here, giving it a cosmopolitan and friendly atmosphere.

Take the coast road north from Garrucha, through Puerto Rey, and Vera Playa is well signposted after a further 1.5 kms.

5. Banana Beach, Greece

Skiathos, near Koukounaries, on the south-west coast Banana beach is the collective name for three lovely sandy bays well loved by nude bathers. Before you ask, the name refers to the fact the beaches are yellow and curved.

During peak season bare bathers mainly use Little Banana, one of the smaller coves, as clothed holidaymakers descend on the main beach. Little Banana is often called the best bare beach in Greece, although there is plenty of competition for the accolade. There is a bus terminus and car park at the end of the Koukounaries road, coming from Skiathos town. The footpath to Banana takes 15 mins through olive groves.

6. Valalta, Croatia

Istria, near Rovinj

If you feel the need for a truly naked de-stress, Valalta is everything you could wish for. It’s so good the nudist campsite here was voted the best in Croatia last year - among all sites, not just bare ones. With two miles of sand and rock beaches, including secluded coves, lined by olive trees and vineyards, this nude beach and village are well loved by bare beach connoisseurs.

The beach is on the Istrian peninsula, 60 miles south of Trieste and five miles from Rovinj. You can visit for the day (€2 entry) or book holidays through UK nude beach specialist Peng Travel (0845 345 8345) or www.valalta.hr

7. Playa de Maspalomas, Canary islands

Near Playa del Ingles, southern Gran Canaria

Hundreds of acres of sand dunes, looking just like the Sahara, frame the beautiful beach between Maspalomas and the popular resort of Playa del Ingles. It’s 3 kms from one end to the other and over 1 km deep. The bare areas, like the swimsuited ones, have sunbeds and umbrellas for hire. For a quieter spot, walk into the vast expanse of dunes, but be careful not to get lost!

You can walk to the bare beach areas from either end, although the walk from Maspalomas town is slightly shorter.

8. Euronat, France

Atlantic coast, north-west of Bordeaux

The south-west coast of France is almost one vast nude beach, stretching over 100 miles from Biarritz to the Gironde. Among stiff competition, the nude resort beach of Euronat stands out for its clean golden sand, supervised swimming and friendly atmosphere. Thousands of happy families gather here, and the beach is open to both nudist campers and day visitors alike. Other highly regarded resort beaches heading south are Montalivet CHM, La Jenny and Arnaoutchot.

From the seaside town of Montalivet-les-Bains, drive north on the D102 coast road. After 3 kms the road turns sharply right inland. Park and walk on to the beach - the main bare area is to the right.

9. Plakias Beach, Greece

Plakias town, south-west Crete

A fabulous setting of cliffs, mountains and a huge sweep of golden sand make this beach a wonderful place for all-over tanning and fine snorkelling. The sea shelves gently, making it suitable for families, and there are showers available. Refreshments are brought to the beach in season, and umbrellas are available.

The nude area is the last section of the beach, to the left as you face the sea, and unsurprisingly it is often the most popular part of the whole bay.

10. Les Grottes Plage, France

Ile du Levant, Mediterranean

This gem of a beach on the magical island of Levant is reached by an easy coastal footpath 10 mins walk from the quayside. A small natural cove of white sand slides gently into the turquoise sea, providing excellent swimming and snorkelling. The easiest way to get here is by ferry from Le Lavandou, between St Tropez and Toulon.

Seventy years ago Ile du Levant was the birthplace of nude leisure in France. Today, there is a tiny resident community and lots of holiday accommodation. Minimal clothing is normally worn in the village of Heliopolis, but the rest can be enjoyed as nature intended.


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Top Destinations JAPAN Mini Travel Guide for the newbie tourist

JAPAN Mini Travel Guide for the newbie tourist

KYOTO

Kyoto, a Japanese city is the capital of Kyoto Prefecture. In 794, Heiankyo, the new city, which became the seat of imperial court of Japan was renamed to Kyoto. Kyoto was earlier known as Saikyo. The city was the capital until the government was shifted to Edo in 1868. Kyoto was designated on September 1, 1956 and is now considered the cultural center of Japan.





Area & Location: Sits on the middle-western portion of the island of Honshu, Kyoto is surrounded on three sides by Higashiyama, Kitayama and Nishiyama mountains. The city, which is located at 35?1' Latitude North and 135?5' Longitude East, occupies a total area of 827.90 sq. km. It has a population of 1.5 million with a density of 1779 per sq. km.

Tourist Attractions: The cultural heritages in the city are often visited by tourists.

Transportation: Kansai International Airport serves as the main entrance to the city for those coming from other parts of the world.
The city has an extensive rail network that covers the entire country. The bus network, subway system and cycle include the public transportation of the city.

Hotels:As a city known for delicious traditional cuisines, Kyoto offers wide array of hotels that serve mouth-watering dishes. Besides traditional dishes, they also provide other western dishes catering to the needs of its customers. ANA Hotel Kyoto, Kyoto Hotel Okura, Granvia Hotel Kyoto, Palace Side Hotel, Kyoto Kokusai Hotel, Hyatt Regency Kyoto and Nikko Princess Hotel Kyoto are the well-known hotels in Kyoto.

Places of Attraction:Kyoto is a popular tourist destination. Kinkaku-ji -temple built in 1397, Kiyomizu Temple from where it is possible to have a panoramic view of the city, Gion, Nijo Castle-the home of Tokugawa leyasu, one of the most powerful men in Japan, Daitoku-ji Temple Complex-complex of Zen Buddhism that consists of 24 temples, Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kyoto Imperial Palace are the interesting places to visit in Kyoto.


OSAKA

Osaka is the capital of Osaka Prefecture in Japan. It is the historical commercial capital of the country. The area were Osaka is situated was formally known as Naniwa. Naming it Naniwa-no-miya, Emperor Kotoku made the city his capital. It served as the site of palaces of the various Emperors. It was also one of the main ports that help provide economic and cultural contact with T'ang Dynasty of China. In 745, it ceased to be the capital and Osaka became the most important economic center of Japan. During the Edo period, the city developed into one of Japan's most major cities and is still one of the major industrial centers and ports of the country. The modern city of Osaka was designated on September 1, 1956 and is now the third largest city in Japan.





Area & Location: Lies in the Kansai region of the main island of Honshu, Osaka is located at 34?1'37? Latitude North and135?0'7? Longitude East. Situated at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, it covers a total area of 222.11 sq. km. with a total population of 2.7 million.

Tourist Attractions: With a number of museums that dates back to its history, Osaka invites tourists to its soil.

Transportation: Osaka International Airport, the main airport that operate domestic as well as international flights provides access to the city from other parts of the world.
Osaka Municipal subway system connects the city with other regions. Besides this, JR trains and many private railways help to move around the city. Nankai Railways and JR West are the other modes of transportation in the city.

Hotels:The city offers fantastic hotels that provide awesome service. The friendly attitude of the staff in such hotels outshines itself from other hotels. The world-class hotels in the city are Swissotel Nankai Osaka, A Raffles International Hotel, New Otani Hotel Osaka, Hotel Nikko, Hyatt Regency, RIHGA Royal, Ritz-Carlton, Hotel Riva Nankai, Imperial Hotel and Ramada Osaka.

Places of Attraction:Osaka offers various entertainment facilities not only to the tourists but also to its visitors. Dotonbori Bridge, Triangle Park and Amerikamura are the well-known places in Osaka. As a city known for theaters, Osaka has many theaters including bunraku -the traditional puppet theatre and kabuki theatre. Osaka Castle, Kaiyukan- the world' s largest aquarium tank that houses even sharks, Tsutenkaku Tower and numerous amusement parks like Universal Studios Japan, Expoland, Nakanoshima Park and Festival Gate are the real fascination of the children. Several museums in Osaka tell the story of the city. Some of them are Osaka City Museum, Osaka Municipal Oriental Porcelain Museum and Osaka Municipal Science Museum.


TOKYO GUIDE

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Tokyo as we call it, actually consists of the Greater Tokyo area within which lies the city of Tokyo. It is considered the capital of Japan because it houses the Japanese government and the Japanese emperor. It is situated in the Japanese island of Honshu. It is located in the region called Kanto. Under Japanese law, Tokyo is a metropolis, not a city. Dozens of cities, villages, and towns are located in Tokyo. The economy of metropolitan Tokyo is the largest among all metropolises of the world. It is considered a major financial center of the world, with the headquarters of many of the world's largest investment banks and insurance companies being located here. It is among the top cities of the world in financial importance. Tokyo is considered among the top world cities and is considered an Alpha City along with New York, London, and Paris.




Island: Honshu

Country: Japan

Location: Tokyo is located in the mid-eastern part of Honshu and extends westward onto the Kanto plain. It is surrounded on the southeast by the Tokyo Bay.


Geographic Coordinates: Latitude 35.40 N, Longitude 139.45 E


Map: To view a Tokyo city map, click here. Map of Tokyo.

Area: Tokyo has an area of 2187 square km.

Per Capita Income: Tokyo has a per capita income of 4,180,000 Yen. This is equal to US $36,479.


Population: As on 2003, the population of Tokyo was 12.5 million.

Age Structure: According to a census of the year 2000, the age structure of the population of Tokyo was as follows: 16.9 percent of the people were between the ages of 0 to 19 years, while 33 percent of the people were between 20 to 39 years. A 20.36 percent of the people were between 40 to 54 years, 18.41 percent of the people were between 55 to 69 years, while 10.28 people were 70 years of age or above.


Racial Makeup: As of the year 2005, 1 Jan, there are 353,826 foreigners living in Tokyo. The maximum number of foreign residents belonged to the following countries: Chinese (120,331), Korean (103,191), Philippines (31,505), American (18,043), and British (7,585)

Economy:Tokyo is one of the most important city of the world financially. It has a GDP of $1.315 trillion, greater than the national economies of many large countries. Headquarters of several of the world's largest insurance companies and investment banks are located here. Tokyo has a diverse economy.

Amongst its major manufacturing industries are electronic goods, transport equipment, cameras and optical goods, automobiles, furniture, textiles, printing, and publishing. It exports electrical goodsThe Liberal Democratic Party, The Social Democratic Party, New Party Sakigake, The New Frontier Party, The Japanese Communist Party, The Democratic Party of Japan, The Taiyo Party and automobiles and many other items. The bubble economy collapsed in the early 1990s, and Tokyo and the whole of Japan underwent through a decade of deflation. But, the financial situation is now much better and confidence among the people of Japan is at an all time high.

Climate: Tokyo experiences temperate or subtropical conditions for most of the year. It remains spring season from March to May. During this time, the weather is pleasantly warm and comfortable. The peach, plum, and cherry blossoms appear at this time covering the streets in a myriad of colors. The months from June to August are the hottest months of the year. Temperatures at this time often exceed 30o C and there is humidity also. During the autumn months of August and September, the temperature often rises to 30o C. It is during this time that typhoons sometimes hit Tokyo, bringing with them powerful winds and heavy rain. Winter season is from December to February and it's comparatively mild with occasional snowfall. The best time to visit Tokyo would be from March to May or late September to November when the weather is the most congenial.

Earthquakes: Japan is one of the most earthquake prone regions of the world. A huge earthquake, known as the Great Kanto Earthquake, occurred in Tokyo in 1923. Besides this, Tokyo was hit by powerful earthquakes in 1703, 1782, 1812, and 1855. The magnitude of the 1923 earthquake was 7.9 on the Richter scale. The death toll of this earthquake exceeded 130,000. Studies show that earthquakes of this magnitude have been occurring at intervals of about 70 years in Japan.

Rainfall: Tokyo has an annual rainfall of 1,407 mm.

Government Type: Tokyo is a metropolis, not a city. Within Tokyo lie 27 cities, 13 towns and villages, and 23 wards. These 23 special wards are called "ku" in Japanese. Each of these wards has a Mayor and a Council. The 27 cities and 13 villages have a local government. The government of the entire Tokyo Metro area is lead by a Governor, who is elected publicly, and a metropolitan assembly. Japan has a democratic form of government. The head of state of Japan is the Emperor of Japan. The chief executive is the Prime Minister.

Major Political Parties: The Liberal Democratic Party, The Social Democratic Party, New Party Sakigake, The New Frontier Party, The Japanese Communist Party, The Democratic Party of Japan, The Taiyo Party


YOKOHAMA

Yokohama is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. The city, officially incorporated on April 1, 1889 is the Japan's largest incorporated city. The Port of Yokohama, which was opened in1859, became one of Japan's major ports and it later turned out to be the base of foreign trade in Japan. The foreigners occupied 'Kannai' a district of the city. The city became the international city in the country with foreigner areas extending from Kannai to the Yamate Bluff area and the Yokohama Chinatown. During the 20th century, there was a rapid growth in the industries, which enhanced the importance of the city.





Area & Location: Located in the Kanto region of the main island of Honshu, Yokohama is situated at 35?6' Latitude North and 139?8' Longitude East. Lies on an area in the western side of Tokyo Bay, which is 30 km away from Tokyo, Yokohama has a total area of 437.35 sq. km. The city has a total population 3.6 million.

Tourist Attractions: The city, which is close to a port, attracts tourists from every nook and corner of the world to enjoy the beauty of it.

Transportation: Yokohama port which has historical importance, help in commercial trade. Maglev trains and CosmoClock 21, are the modes of transportation in the city. Limited express or express trains provide easy and quick commutation in and around the city. The international Narita Airport and the domestic Haneda Airport serve the city.

The two major railway stations in the city the Yokohama Station and Shin-Yokohama Station operates number of trains that provide easy travel for the passengers who travel inside the country.

Hotels:The Yokohoma hotels that offer all facilities to its customers are the main lounge of the tourists visiting the city. The city has a wide variety of hotels ranging from cheap to luxurious with unique features. Inter-Continental Hotel, Pan Pacific Yokohama, Yokohama Excel Hotel Tokyu, New Grand Hotel, Yokohama Royal Park Hotel, Yokohama Isezakicho Washington Hotel, Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel and Towers and Breezbay Hotel are the famous hotels in the city.

Places of Attraction:The port areas like Yamashita Park, Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama Chinatown, Yokohama Stadium, the Silk Center, the Yokohama Doll Museum and the Yamate area -the foreigner's cemetery welcome tourists from all parts of the world who are interested to know and learn the history of the city. The Rose Garden, Sankeien, a garden, ramen museum and the curry museum also attract tourists. Walking through the 860m long suspension bridge -Yokohama Bay Bridge gives wonderful experience. Yokohama Port Symbol Tower and Yokohama Landmark Tower-the tallest building in Japan are the notable landmarks of the city that catch the sight of those entering Yokohama.

My own Top 10 Whale-Watching Destinations

My own Top 10 Whale-Watching Destinations

The sight of a whale swimming in the ocean is truly awe-inspiring; millions of people try to glimpse them from boats or from shore annually. Here, 10 great places to spot these mammals year-round.

1. The Azores
An isolated island chain in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores and its people are intimately connected to the sea. It's fitting then, that these Portuguese-owned islands would attract beautiful whales to their nearby shores. Of the nine volcanic islands that compose the chain, the best whale-watching is to be had in the waters between Faial, Pico, and São Jorge, where plentiful fish supplies entice abundant water mammals from April to September, including the most frequently sighted sperm and short-finned pilot whales. You can hire a tour boat to observe them from any of the islands, but Pico is considered the most scenic of all. Visit the Azores tourism board at www.drtacores.pt for more information.

2. Cape Cod
There are such frequent whale sightings in the Atlantic waters surrounding Cape Cod, that the World Wildlife Fund named Massachusetts one of the top 10 whale-watching spots in the world. The "wow factor" here is huge, as minke, finback and humpback whales regularly glide through the waters, and glimpses of them spouting and breaching is practically guaranteed. Indeed, many local whale-watching companies declare a 99% whale-spotting success rate during the peak viewing months of April to October. Some of the best excursions leave from Provincetown on Cape Cod. Visit the Massachusetts tourism board at www.massvacation.com for suggested Cape Cod-area whale-watching tours.

3. Dominica
Scuba divers already know this remote Caribbean island thanks to its brilliant coral reefs, magnificent sea life, and bubbling underwater hot springs. But the island recently earned a new title, of "Whale Watching Capital of the Caribbean," which launched this eco-friendly destination to a whole new level. Set between Martinique and Guadeloupe, and often visited by 40-ton whales, who like to socialize, mate and play off its shores, a boat excursion from Dominica promises a 90% chance of spotting one up close. The waters are particularly partial to sperm, killer and pigmy whales, which are most often seen between late November and June. That said, many also like to hang around all year long. Visit the Dominica tourism board at www.avirtualdominica.com for recommended whale-watching tours.

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4. Hawaii
Each winter, droves of visitors migrate to the tropical paradise of Hawaii at the same time as the state's animal, the humpback whale, also makes its way to the Aloha State from the northern Pacific. The clear waters surrounding the islands provide visibility of up to 100 feet below the surface, making for incredibly easy sightings between the peak late-November to mid-April season. While whales tend to visit all of the islands, Maui is their number-one watering hole, with many species gathering, at some point, along the southern and western shores between Wailea, Kihei, Lahaina and Ka'anapali. Visit the Hawaii tourism board at www.gohawaii.com for recommended whale-watching tours.

5. Kaikoura
Located on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island, the small seaside town of Kaikoura enjoys international acclaim as an eco-tourism center. And, when it comes to whales, it ranks as one of the world's most likely places to see a mighty sperm whale, thanks to the throngs of them that like to congregate off its shores pretty much all year long. What's more, you'll also spot orca (December to March), humpbacks (June and July), and occasional pods of pilot whales, all of them joined by dolphins, fur seals and seabirds that come together here to compose an incredibly rich marine environment. For the chance to witness a sperm whale flap its tail at you, hop onboard a whale-watching tour boat, or, for a truly unique experience, opt for a 30-minute flight that will give you an airborne perspective, and a whale of a tale to tell. Visit Kaikoura's tourism board at www.kaikoura.co.nz for recommended whale-watching tours.

6. Hermanus
There's no need to stretch your sea legs to glimpse a fluke or spout in Hermanus. Located in Walker Bay, at the southernmost tip of Africa, and often referred to as the Riviera of the South, Hermanus offers, hands-down, the best shore-based whale-watching opportunities in the world. In July every year, onlookers eagerly await the annual visit of the southern right whales that love the warm, shallow waters surrounding this seaside destination. A cliff-side path along the coastline makes the perfect perch from which to gaze at whales frolicking in the open waters-you'll find lots of benches, telescopes, and information plaques here to optimize your viewing pleasure. Visit from May through December for the best viewings-better yet, come in September and commemorate the whales' residency with the annual Hermanus Whale Festival. Visit the Hermanus tourism board at www.hermanus.co.za for recommended whale-watching tours.

7. Los Cabos
As if the brilliant beaches, luxury resorts, and near-perfect year-round climate weren't enough incentive to visit Los Cabos, there's the added spectacle of spouting whales each year from January through April. Indeed, magnificent humpbacks migrate from Siberia and Alaska to the warmer waters of Baja California and the Sea of Córtez just in time for peak tourist season; you'll also spot grays, blues and sperm whales. Boat tours aplenty will take you out to see whales mating and mothers nursing and playing with their young; gray whales prefer the protected shallow lagoons of San Ignacio, Magdalena Bay, and Ojo de Liebre. Visit the Los Cabos tourism board at www.visitcabo.com for recommended whale-watching tours.

8. Orcas Island
No list of whale-watching destinations would be complete without a nod to Orcas Island, the largest of the islands off the coast of Washington state. Often touted as the "gem of the San Juan Islands," this nature-lovers' paradise also bears a name reminiscent of the killer whales that gather off its 125 miles of coastline. The island is a haven for marine mammal lovers, who flock here in spring and summer to watch pods of cresting gray whales and orcas; you can observe them too, and a host of rare sea creatures like harbor seals and porpoises, by taking a cruise through the protected waters along the coast. Visit Orcas Island's whale-watching experts at www.orcasislandwhales.com for more information.

9. Quebec
Quebec is home to two types of whales you're unlikely to see anywhere else. Not only might you spot a nearly extinct North Atlantic right whale here-only about 350 remain, making for an especially exciting sighting if you do see one-but you're very likely to see beluga whales cruising down the St. Lawrence River. These massive white beasts are much-beloved for their expressive faces and like to swim with their heads above water, to the great delight of passing whale-watchers. Quebec abounds with picturesque places to see whale flukes and spouts between May and September, but Tadoussac is the best for belugas and Percé for every other variety. What's more, the small, inflatable dingies favored by the province's whale-watching companies can get you so close to these splendid creatures, you'll be able to look one in the eye. Visit the Quebec tourism board at www.bonjourquebec.com for more information.

10. San Diego
Sure, you could visit Shamu and entourage at SeaWorld, like everyone else, or you could opt to encounter gargantuan gray whales, in their natural element, out in the great blue yonder. They pass in close proximity to San Diego Bay every winter (peak viewing time is from mid-December to mid-March), en route to their breeding lagoons at Baja's southern tip (see Los Cabos, above). The sight of these gentle, 50-ft-long whales traveling together on an epic 5,000 mile journey is an inspirational one that San Diego residents and visitors can experience from land or sea-while numerous local companies can bring you up close by boat, you can also head to the city's prime land-based viewing spot, the Cabrillo National Monument, where a panoramic glass-encased observatory will let you take it all in from 400+ feet above sea level. Visit the San Diego tourism board at www.sandiego.org for recommended whale-watching tours.

This article was compiled by the editorial staff at ShermansTravel, including editorial director Arabella Bowen.

My Very Own Top 10 Airline Safety Tips!

My Very Own

Top 10 Airline Safety Tips!

1. Fly on Nonstop Routings
Most accidents occur during the takeoff, climb, descent, and landing phase of flight so flying nonstop would reduce exposure to these most accident prone phases of flight.

2. Choose Larger Aircraft
Currently, aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats were all designed and certified under the strictest regulations. Also, in the unlikely event of a serious accident, larger aircraft provide a better opportunity for passenger survival.
Passenger fatalities by aircraft model

3.Pay Attention to the Preflight Briefing
Although the information seems repetitious, the locations of the closest emergency exits may be different depending on the aircraft that you fly on and seat you are in.

4. Keep the Overhead Storage Bin Free of Heavy Articles
Overhead storage bins may not be able to hold very heavy objects during turbulence, so if you or another passenger have trouble lifting an article into the bin, have it stored elsewhere.
Top 10 Baggage Tips

5. Keep Your Seat Belt Fastened While You are Seated
Keeping the belt on when you are seated provides that extra protection you might need if the plane hits unexpected turbulence.
Turbulence Risks

6. Listen to the Flight Attendants
The primary reason flight attendants are on an aircraft is for safety, so if one of them asks you to do something like fasten your seat belts, do it first and ask questions later.

7. Don't Bring Any Hazardous Material
There are rather long lists of hazardous materials that are not allowed, but common sense should tell you that you shouldn't bring gasoline, corrosives, poisonous gases, and other such items on the aircraft unless they were allowed by the airline and shipped in a proper container.

8. Let the Flight Attendant Pour Your Hot Drinks
Flight attendants are trained to handle hot drinks like coffee or tea in a crowded aisle on a moving aircraft, so allow them to pour the drink and hand it too you.

9. Don't Drink Too Much
The atmosphere in an airliner cabin is pressurized to about the same altitude as Denver, so any alcohol you consume will affect you more strongly than at sea level. Moderation is a good policy at any altitude.
Air Rage

10. Keep Your Wits About You
In the unlikely event that you are involved in an emergency situation such as a precautionary emergency evacuation, follow the directions of the flight attendants and flight crew and exit the aircraft as quickly as possible.

Walking the Streets of Prague travel number 4

Walking the Streets of Prague travel number 4

Josefov (Jewish Quarter)

Start: Lesser Square (Malé námestí).

Finish: Café Bar La Dolce Vita.

Time: Allow approximately 2 hours, not including rest stops or museum visits.

Best Times: Sunday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, when the cemetery and sights are open.

Worst Time: Saturday, the Sabbath, when everything is closed.

Josefov, Prague's former Jewish ghetto, lies within Staré Mesto. The wall that once surrounded the ghetto was almost entirely destroyed to make way for 19th-century structures. Prague is considered one of Europe's great Jewish cities: Jews have been here since the end of the 10th century, and by 1708 more Jews were living here than anywhere else in Europe.

Today, Prague's Jewish community numbers less than 3,000. In 1992, the Jewish community elected Rabbi Karol Sidon as their leader, and he has led a very public fight against anti-Semitism as reported incidents of attacks against Jews and Jewish property have increased. In addition, the government has recently tried to return to Jewish citizens property confiscated by the Nazis and then the Communists. However, many claims are still unresolved.

This tour may seem short, but the sights are gripping and provide much to ponder, so budget your time loosely. Start at:

1. Lesser Square (Malé námestí)

This square is adjacent to Staromestské námestí. Though it can't boast as much history as its larger companion, excavations have proven that Malé námestí was a prime piece of real estate as far back as the 12th century. Archaeologists turned up bits of pottery, evidence of medieval pathways, and human bones from the late 1100s, when developers committed the medieval equivalent of paving over a cemetery to build a shopping mall.

From Malé námestí, turn left onto U radnice. One block ahead, in the courtyard across from the Magistrate Building and tucked against St. Nicholas Church, you'll see:

2. Franz Kafka's House

In this building, which now houses Restaurace Franze Kafky, the famous author was born. There used to be a small gallery and shop here to re-create the history of his life, but it's now a restaurant. The best way to get a look Kafka's life is by visiting the Kafka Museum in Hergetova Cihelna.

An unflattering cast-iron bust of Kafka, unveiled in 1965, sits just to the right of the entrance, at the corner of Maiselova and U radnice. Walk straight ahead onto:

3. Maiselova Street

This is one of the two main streets of the walled Jewish quarter, founded in 1254. As elsewhere in Europe, Prague's Jews were forced into ghettos following a formal Roman Catholic decision that the Jews had killed Jesus. By the 16th century, Prague's 10,000 isolated Jews comprised 10% of the city's population.

The ban on Jews living outside the ghetto was lifted in 1848. Eighty percent of the ghetto's Jews moved to other parts of the city, and living conditions on this street and those surrounding it seriously deteriorated. The authorities responded by razing the entire neighborhood, including numerous medieval houses and synagogues. The majority of the buildings here now date from the end of the 19th century; several on this street sport stunning Art Nouveau facades.

About halfway down the street, on your right, is the:

4. Maisel Synagogue (Maiselova synagóga)

This neo-Gothic temple is built on a plot of land donated by Mordechai Maisel, a wealthy inhabitant of Prague's old Jewish town. The original synagogue was destroyed by fire in 1689 but was rebuilt. During the Nazi occupation of Prague, it was used to store furniture seized from the homes of deported Jews. Today, the building holds no religious services; it's home to the Jewish Museum's collection of silver ceremonial objects, books, and Torah covers confiscated from Bohemian synagogues by the Nazis during World War II.

Continue walking down Maiselova and turn left onto Siroká. Walk past the former entrance to the Old Jewish Cemetery, through which you can catch a first glimpse of its shadowy headstones, to:

5. Pinkas Synagogue (Pinkasova synagóga)

This is Prague's second-oldest Jewish house of worship. After World War II, the walls of the Pinkas Synagogue were painted with the names of more than 77,000 Czech Jews who perished in Nazi concentration camps. The Communist government subsequently erased the names, saying that the memorial was suffering from "moisture due to flooding." After the revolution, funds were raised to restore and maintain the commemoration. It's here that then-U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright came in 1997 to see the proof that her paternal grandparents, Arnost Koerbel and Olga Koerbelová, were killed in the Holocaust. Albright said that she hadn't been aware of her Jewish ancestry until earlier in 1997. Her father, a Czechoslovak diplomat who fled Prague with his young family twice when Madeleine was a small girl (first from the Nazis, then from the Communists), raised his children as Catholics.

Backtrack up Siroká and turn left onto Maiselova. The pink rococo building on the right side at Maiselova 18 is the:

6. Jewish Community Center

This is an information and cultural center for locals and visitors. It once was the Jewish Town Hall. Activities of interest to Prague's Jewish community are posted here, and the staff provides visitors with details about Jewish tours. Also inside is Prague's only truly kosher restaurant, which, alas, is open only to members.

On the Community Center wall facing the Old-New Synagogue is a clock with a Hebrew-inscribed face. It turns left, counter to what's considered "clockwise."

Continue walking 1 block along Maiselova and turn left onto U Starého hrbitova, heading to the:

7. Old Jewish Cemetery (Starý zidovský hrbitov)

This is Europe's oldest Jewish burial ground, where the oldest grave dates to 1439. Because the local government of the time didn't allow Jews to bury their dead elsewhere, as many as 12 bodies were placed vertically, with each new tombstone placed in front of the last. Hence, the crowded little cemetery contains more than 20,000 graves.

Like other Jewish cemeteries around the world, many of the tombstones have small rocks and stones placed on them -- a tradition said to date from the days when Jews were wandering in the desert. Passersby, it's believed, would add rocks to gravesites so as not to lose the deceased to the shifting sands. Along with stones, visitors often leave small notes of prayer in the cracks between tombstones.

Buried here is Rabbi Löw, who made from the mud of the Vltava River the legendary Golem, a clay "monster" to protect Prague's Jews. Golem was a one-eyed or three-eyed monster, depending on how you look at him. Legend has it that the rabbi would keep Golem around to protect the residents from the danger of mean-spirited Catholics outside the walls of the Jewish ghetto.

Löw's grave, in the most remote corner opposite the Ceremonial Hall, is one of the most popular in the cemetery; you'll see that well-wishers and the devout cram his tombstone with notes. Across the path from the rabbi is the grave of Mordechai Maisel, the 16th-century mayor of Josefov whose name was given to the nearby synagogue built during his term in office.

As you exit the cemetery you'll pass the:

8. Ceremonial Hall

Inside the hall, where rites for the dead were once held, is a gripping reminder of the horrors of World War II. Displayed here are the sketches by children who were held at the Terezín concentration camp west of Prague. These drawings, which are simple, honest, and painful in their playful innocence, are of the horrific world where parents and other relatives were packed up and sent to die.

Backtrack along U Starého hrbitova, cross Maiselova, and walk into the small alley called Cervená. You're now standing between two synagogues. On the right is the High Synagogue (Vysoká synagóga), now an exhibition hall for the Jewish State Museum. On your left is the:

9. Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagóga)

Originally called the New Synagogue to distinguish it from an even older one that no longer exists, the Old-New Synagogue, built around 1270, is the oldest Jewish temple in Europe. The building has been prayed in continuously for more than 700 years, except from 1941 to 1945, during the Nazi occupation in World War II. The synagogue is also one of the largest Gothic buildings in Prague, built with vaulted ceilings and fitted with Renaissance-era columns.

Until a 19th-century planning effort raised the entire area about 3m (10 ft.), much of Josefov and Staré Mesto used to be flooded regularly by the Vltava. The Old-New Synagogue, however, has preserved its original floor, which you reach by going down a short set of stairs.

You can attend services here. Men and women customarily sit separately during services, though that's not always rigorously enforced.

Continue to the end of the Cervená alley and turn right onto Parízská (Paris St.), Prague's most elegant thoroughfare, built around the turn of the 20th century. Follow Parízská back toward Staromestské námestí, but take the first left and go 1 block. On the left you'll find:

Winding Down--La Dolce Vita, at Siroká 15, half a block off Parízská, is one of the city's finest Italian cafes. Its marble interior contains five tables on the ground floor, and 10 tables on a veranda overlooking the action below. The cafe offers traditional Italian sandwiches, gelato, and espresso drinks, served by an Italian-speaking Czech waitstaff. The cafe is open daily from 8:30am to midnight. Cappuccino costs 60Kc ($2.50); homemade Italian desserts or cheesecake are 80Kc ($3.35).

Returning to Parízská and turning left will lead you back to Staromestské námestí.

Top 10 Things to Do on Rainy Vancouver Days

Top 10 Things to Do on Rainy Vancouver Days

Many people share the misconception that Vancouver is a rain-saturated city, where umbrellas are part of everyday life and the sun seldom peaks out. But the truth is, Vancouver enjoys one of the mildest climates in Canada. And all the rain Vancouver is supposed to get? Its precipitation is on par with New York and Quebec City.

Nevertheless, it can rain and when it does, Vancouver offers a plethora of wonderful activities and attractions. We've put together a list of ten of the best. Our Smartvisit Card offers free admission to most of these (and many other) great attractions, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars. So pick up a Smartvisit Card, grab your umbrella and head out for a fun-filled rainy day in Vancouver.

Don't worry, our math isn't wrong, there's just so much to do here even when it rains!

Spend the day with otters, octopi and other sea-dwelling creatures at the world-famous Vancouver Aquarium.
- Located in the world-famous Stanley Park
- Adult admission is $17.50, Youth is $12.95 and children 4-12 are $9.95 (Smartvisit Card offers free admission)

Partake in the sensory smorgasbord that is a movie at CN IMAX.
- Located at Canada Place (the funky building that looks like it has sails on the roof)
- Tickets are about $12 for adults and $10 for kids (Smartvisit Card is good for one free admission)

View masterpieces by Emily Carr and a world-class collection of other artists at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
- Located downtown at Howe & Robson St.
- Adult admission is $15, kids 5-12 only $6 (Smartvisit Card grants free admission)

Make learning fun with the interactive and fascinating exhibits at the Science World.
- Look for the silver, golf ball-looking building east of downtown (1455 Quebec St.)
- Parents get in for $19.50 (including a movie at OMNIMAX), while kids cost only $15.00
- A family pass is $49 and includes two adults and up to three kids, or use a Smartvisit Card for one free admission

Take an interactive trip back through B.C.'s fascinating history at Storyeum.
- In Gastown at 142 Water St.
- The show lasts 65 minutes and costs $21.95 for adults, $18.95 for youth (13-18) and $15.95 for kids 6-12.

Wander the shops, boutiques and galleries of bustling Granville Island.
- Located beneath the Granville St. Bridge off 4th Ave.
- Parking can be scarce, so consider transit (#50 Granville Island)

Discover the wonder and historical importance of native culture at the magnificent Museum of Anthropology.
- Located on the campus of the University of British Columbia at 6393 NW Marine Dr.

Feed your inner shopaholic at any of Vancouver's malls, from Downtown's Pacific Centre to the 470 shops and services at Metropolis at Metrotown in nearby Burnaby.
- Pacific Centre can be accessed on Pender St. between Granville and Howe St.
- Metrotown is at 4700 Kingsway in Burnaby, but is best accessed via the Skytrain (Expo Line to Metrotown Station)

Take advantage of the glass-domed Bloedel Conservatory and marvel at this tropical paradise high atop Queen Elizabeth Park.
- Located in Queen Elizabeth Park (Cambie St. and 33rd)
- $4.25 for adults, $3.20 for kids and $3.00 for seniors

Put on a slicker and enjoy a brisk walk through Stanley Park. The rainforest canopy provides ample coverage from the rain.
- Stanley Park is located at the western edge of downtown. Head west on Georgia and follow the signs

A red night out with Thailand's ping pong girls

A red night out with Thailand's ping pong girls
By Leslie Adams

Hello friends! ahhh, so good to be sitting paying for email and sending group letters again! The keyboard is fine, it's mostly my jetlagged coffee tremored hands which are giving me trouble this fine first morning in Bangkok!

So after a mind, leg and butt numbing 20 hours to get here... please, an aside... WHY CAN'T SOMEONE DESIGN A COMFORTABLE PLANE??? I mean really, couldn't it be like a train with berths? or hammocks? is it really necessary to cram us in like that? and what is up with this "class" system? I say out with it and the rest of the kings, queens and dictators!



Anyway, arrived without incident, in fact, just as advertised, this is one of the easiest places I have ever been for traveling. Smooth as Thai silk. The people are lovely, patient and helpful. Of course they start with double the price for everything (Denise, go downstairs in the airport to get the metered taxis to town, about 200 Baht versus the 900 they try to get you for upstairs). The hotel (Siam 2) is clean and quiet and the pool refreshing. I have found that the people speak much less English than I expected, which is fine of course as I can completely butcher the simplest of languages, and this one is not simple. It is important to have your destination on paper in the Thai language not just in our letters.

I arrived in the afternoon and determined to stay up until the night so as to switch my body clock. My first victims of brain picking were a French Canadian couple who have traveled here yearly for many years and were a great resource. I wandered around locally a bit, this area is the backpacker haven and you see more foreigners than locals. The streets are full of food stalls, clothes, chinese crap and massage parlors. But everything is pretty clean and peaceful and no one hassles you too much. I was so tired that I determined to just sit around in the lobby of my hotel and drink the local beer... not so tasty, but "when in Rome..." as they say. And Lo! along comes "Claire". Claire is a feisty young Scottish girl fresh from working in Australia. Big buxom (is that spelled right?) and brash. We determined of all the things to see and do here in Bangkok, the vagina shooting ping pong ball show was the most bizarrely attractive. So we recruited "Tom" from Italy as our chaperone and self proclaimed Patpong ping pong tour guide. We stopped at the Saum Lam night Bazaar, an enormous shopping area touted as the cheapest place and where "the locals shop". There were mostly locals in fact, and the prices, as with everything here are ridiculously cheap. Mostly it is just ordinary things like clothes and shoes and handbags... not much in arts or crafts. But my companions shopped like mad for all the latest knock off fashions... they are young and into all that... me, I was just looking for meditation pillows:)

We made a quick stop off at one of the gazillions of food stalls for some reasonably yummy, healthy 50 cent noodles/rice/strips of miscellaneous animal flesh.... then off to the ping pong show! Now really folks, this place is about everything I hate in humanity, but I tried to go with an open mind and heart. The streets are lined with neon signs and my favorite was simply "Super Pussy". I have to admit that I appreciate unapologetic "sin". Like ice hockey... it's just violent, period... and if you don't like it, leave. Or the Republican party... open, honest, in your face greed... no glossing it over. In the face of this blatant expression one finds themselves questioning their self righteous judgement and tries to figure out the other side of the story. I had to see this, like a train wreck, I was just grossly curious.

These places try to get you to pay more so you have to stand firm and not allow any extra massages, lap dances, tips, etc. We got in with drink included for a whopping $5. Now, let's see if I can describe this experience adequately. It is dark and smokey with black lights so everyones eyes and teeth glow eerily. There is a stage with what appear to be 15 year old little girls in thongs, pasties and knee high black leather boots. They wriggle a bit around the silver poles and as far as I could tell were completely bored. They visit amongst themselves like teenage girls would do in the hallways of any high school. Then, there is the one doing the "show". Let's see, we had the real skinny one bending over sticking lit cigarettes inside of her actually smoking! the one who can by god pop the top off of a fizzy drink bottle! the never ending glow in the dark tape that just keeps coming out and out and out! my personal favorite, the flying banana replete with disgusting customer catching it (I noted that the "mamasan", matron of our fine establishment would rather touch a writhing cobra than that banana that inadvertantly flew too far), the flying dart popping large balloons held by yet more middle aged lonely losers, and finally... yes indeedy... the ping pong balls. I have to say, that one was actually the most boring. The chubby girl would kind of stick it in there then stand over a glass and plop it rather unceremoniously out and down her legs into the glass. Often she missed, would giggle, pick it up off the filthy floor and start over. I wanted to laugh, cry and vomit all at the same time.

The most noticable thing about the whole experience was the audience. There were a few couples, like us I'm sure, sickly curious... but then, there were all these men... even some Thai men... all rather homely, balding, guts, wedding rings... or drunk frat boy types... who were more than willing to have little girls bounce on their laps, hold
balloons like particular body parts (on stage no less), catch flying things or stick bananas (clumsily) up these poor girls not so private privates. It was all so utterly mesmerizing and yet... strangely... dull. These little girls seemed to just be playing around, giggling, a little bored, a little vacant... kind of like we all get at our jobs after lunch. And that was that. No big deal, and yawning, we waved cheerio, see ya later, thanks, came home and went to bed.

Today, sight seeing to all the temples... wonder what those monks can do with ping pong balls?

How to Say Hello in Different Languages

How to Say Hello in Different Languages

Have you ever stopped to consider how many people are saying "hello" to each other today and in how many different languages? If you wanted to say "hello" to everyone on the planet, you would have to learn at least 2,796 languages and say "hello" to at least 6,500,000,000 (six and a half thousand million) people, (or six and a half billion, in numbers used in the US). Here are some of the ways of saying "hello" around the world.

Instructions Look up the language in which you would like to say, "welcome". You will find suggestions on that line. Pronounce the suggested wording.




Steps Armenian- Barev or Bavarien ches
English - Hello (formal), Hi (informal), What's up? (very informal - slang)
French - Salut (informal, silent "T"), Bonjour (formal, 'n' is a nasal vowel), Bonsoir (good evening, 'n' is a nasal vowel), Bonne Nuit (good night). There is also "Ca Va", but this is moreso used as "How are you?"
Bahamas - Hello (formal), Hi and heyello (informal), What you sayin Buyh (very informal - slang)
German - Hallo (informal), Guten Tag (formal) pronounced Gu-ten (like goo)-tan Tag like Prague, Tag (very informal). The G in "Tag" is pronounced like Tah-ckh. The A makes an Ah-sound. _
Guamanian- Hafa Adai(hello/what's up?), Hafa??(informal), Howzzit bro/ bran/prim/che'lu?(informal), Sup(informal)and all other Hello's in english work.
Bavarian and Austrian German - Grüß Gott (Gruess Gott), Servus (informal, also means "goodbye", pronounced zair-voos)
Northern German - Moin Moin
Spanish - Hola (pronounced without the H sound, ola), Que Onda (South America)(very informal, like What's up, pronounced Ke Onduh)–, Que Hay, (also) Que pasa (Spain, informal); Buenos Días (good morning), Buenas Tardes (afternoon and early evening), Buenas Noches (late evening and night). These three forms can be made informal by saying 'Buenas'.
Slovak - Dobrý bodyeny] (formal), ahoj [ahoy], čau [chow] and dobri (informal)
Welsh - North Wales = Shwmai (Pronounced shoe-my) Optional throughout Wales = Twll Din Pob Saes (Pronounced - too-ll dean pobe saees)
Tsonga (south Africa) - Minjhani (when greeting adult people)- Kunjhani (when greeting your peer group or below your age)
Japanese - Ohayou gozaimasu (O-HA-YOH GO-ZA-EE-MAS); Konnichi wa (KOHN-NI-CHEE-wa) (Daytime or Afternoon); Konban Wa (KOHN-BAHN-Wa)(Evening); Moshi Moshi (MO-SHE MO-SHE) (When answering the phone); Doumo (DO-MO) (Informal way of greeting, but means countless other things as well, only use when context makes sense)
Italian - Ciao (informal), Salve, Buon giorno (Morning, formal), Buon pomeriggio (Afternoon, formal), Buona sera (Evening, formal)
Swedish - Hej (informal), God dag (formal)
Arabic-based languages - As-salaam-aleykum (Peace be on you) or Marhabah (Hello)
Arabic - Sabbah-el-Khair (Good morning) Masaa-el-Khair (good evening); note that (Kh) is pronounced from the back of the throat. Marhaba (Hello!)
Persian - Salaam or Do-rood (see note above - Salaam is an abbreviation, the full version is As-salaam-o-aleykum in all Islamic societies)
Hindi - Namaste (pronounced Na-mus-thei), kaise hain (a little formal), kaise ho (more informal, familiar)
Korean - Ahn nyeong ha se yo (formal), Ahn nyeong (informal. Can also be used as "Goodbye")
Dutch - Hoi (very informal), Hallo (informal), Goedendag (formal)
Russian- Pree-vyet (informal), Zdravstvuyte (formal, pronounce: ZDRA-stvooy-tyeh)
Romanian is Buna (bu-nhuh)
Chinese, Mandarin - Ni hao (pronounced knee how)
Chinese, Cantonese - Nei Ho
Hebrew - Shalom (which means hello, goodbye and peace) Hi (informal)
Norwegian - Hei (Hi), Hallo (Hello), Heisan(Hi there), Halloisen (very informal)
Portuguese - "Oi", "Boas", "Olá" or "Alô" (informal), Bom dia (good morning), Boa tarde (good afternoon), Boa Noite (good evening)
Danish - Hej (informal), God dag (formal), God aften (evening - formal), Hejsa (very informal).
Burmese - Mingalarbar
Turkish - Merhaba (Formal) Naber? (Informal)
Lithuanian - Laba diena (formal) Labas, Sveikas (informal male) Sveika (female) Sveiki (plural)
Tagalog (Philippines) - Mabuhay (Welcome);Kumusta Ka (How are you); Magandang Umaga (Good Morning); Magandang Hapon (Good Afternoon); Magandang Gabi (Good Evening/Good Night)
Esperanto - Saluton
Telugu - Namaskaram
Tamil - Vanakkam
Swahili - Jambo
Sinhala - A'yubowan (Aa-yu-bo-wan) means "long live"
Lingala - Mbote
Indonesian - Selamat Pagi (Good Morning), Selamat Siang (Good Afternoon), Selamat Malam (Good Evening)
Nepali - Namaskar, Namaste, K cha (informal), kasto cha
Polish - Dzień dobry (formal), Cześć (informal)
Hawaiian - Aloha
Local Hawaiian Pidgin - 'Sup braddah!
Thai - Sawa dee-ka (if you're a girl)/ Sawa dee-krap (if you're a guy)
Hungarian, Magyar - Jo napot [yoh (as in the word "oh") naput](Good-day, formal), Szervusz [Sairvoose] (informal)
Czech - Dobré ráno (until about 8 or 9 a.m.), Dobrý den (formal), Ahoj (informal)
Ukranian - Dobriy ranuke (formal)- Good Morning, Dobriy deyn (formal) - Good Afternoon, Dobriy vechir (formal)- Good Evening, Pryvit (informal)
Latvian - Labdien, sveiki, chau (informal sound like in Italian)
Finnish - Hyvää päivää (formal) - Moi / Hei (Informal) - Moro (Tamperensis)
Greek - Yia sou (Ya-soo) (informal), yia sas (formal)
Icelandic - Góðan dag (formal), Hæ (informal)
Malayalam - Namaskkaram
Urdu - Adaab
Telugu - Baagunnara (how are you) (formal)
Chichewa - Moni Bambo! (to man) / Moni Mayi! (to woman)
Oshikwanyama - Wa uhala po, Meme? (to woman) / Wa uhala po, Tate? (to man) (response: ee) Nawa tuu? (response: ee) (formal) Ongaipi? (how is it? - informal)
Nahuatl - Niltze, Hao
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Croatian - Boke (informal), dobro Jutro (Good Morning), Dobar dan (Day), Dobra Većer (evening), Laku Noć (Good Night)
Navajo - Ya'at'eeh. (Hello!)
Maltese - Merħba (welcome), Bonġu (Good Morning), Bonswa (or) Il-lejl it-tajjeb (Good Evening)
Congo - Mambo
Jibberish - Huthegelluthego, H-idiguh-el l-idiguh-o (hello,formal), H-diguh-i(hi, informal), H-idiguh-ow a-diguh-re y-idigah-ou? (how are you?)Jibberish
Senegal - Salamaleikum (see 11.)
German-speaking parts of Switzerland - Grüzi! (Grew-tsi)
Scanian - Haja (universal), Hallå (informal), Go'da (formal), Go'maren (morning greeting), Go'aften (evening greeting)
Luxembourgish - Moïen (MOY-en)
Samoan - Talofa (Formal), Malo (informal)
Tongan - Malo e leilei
Tahitian - Ia Orana
Tetum (Timor - Leste)- Bondia (Good Morning), Botarde (Good Afternoon), Bonite (Good Evening)
Maori - Kia ora
Romanian - Salut; Buna dimineata/ziua/seara (respectful good morning/day/evning); Buna (usually for girls)
Gujrathi - Kem Che
Marathi - Namaskar
Surfer - 'tsup?
South African English - Hoezit (Howzit) (Informal Greeting)
Lao - Sabaidee (sa-bai-dee)
Kanien'kéha (Mohawk) - Kwe Kwe (Gway gway)
Serbian - Zdravo (informal), dobro jutro (Good morning), Dobar dan (Good afternoon, also used as a formal greeting), Dobro veče (pronounced as "dobro vetche", means Good evening), Laku Noć (Good Night)
Kannada - Namaskara
Mongolia - Sain baina uu? SA-YEN BAYA-NU(Formal); Sain uu? SAY-NU(Informal); Ugluunii mend (Good morning, pronounced as 'oglony mend', 'o'sound like 'old'); Udriin mend (Good afternoon, pronounced as 'odriin mend', again 'o'sound like 'old'); Oroin mend (Good evening, pronounced as 'oroin mend', but here 'o' sound like 'orc')
Slovenian - živjo (informal(ž sounds like zh); dobro jutro (good morning); dober dan (good afternoon); dober večer (good evening (č sounds like ch in chips)
Gaeilge - Dia Duit (informal(Pronounced Gee ah Ditch) Literal Translation God be with you.
Kurdish - Tsoni(hi,hello) Roj Bas("Good Day") (ROHZJ BAHSH)
Bengali - Namaskar, Salamwalaikum (see 14)
Igbo - Nde-ewo (pronounced enday aywo; Nna-ewo (pronounced enna wo)
Zulu- sawubona
Northen Shoto- dumelang
Yiddish-Sholem Aleikhem (may peace be unto you), Borokhim Aboyem, or "Gut Morgn" (good morning,), "gutn ovnt" (good evening), "Gutn Tog" (Good day) and on the Sabbath "gut Shabbos".,
Basque - Kaixo (Hello, Hi, pron. Kai-show), Egun on (Good morning, pron. egg-un own) Gau on (Good night, pron. gow own)
Pig Latin - Eyhay (informal), Ellohay (formal), Hatsway puay? (Whats up?)
Texan - Howdy (informal)
Canada - Hello
Vietnamese - Chào
Bulgarian -Zdraveite , Zdrasti(informal)
Georgian - Gamardjoba