A Widely Variegated Fast Five!

Here's another list of ideas of special little things to do on already great vacations!  Hope you get inspired!

 

1.   Learn a bit about a traditional dance!  Do you like to dance?  Are you fascinated by some of the world's most famous dances?  This option might be for you.  There are hundreds of dances around the world that are national or folk dances associated with the places we love to travel.  The Whirling Dervishes of Turkey, Salsa dancing from so many Latina countries, the Tango; thank you Buenos Aires, Hawaii's Hula, or even Spain's Flamenco.  Those are only a sampling of famous dances that you can learn while traveling.  Most of the locations have a means for you to go to a class or have a session, and it's a great way to add to a great vacation!

https://www.spain-traveller.com/en/flamenco-dance-classes/

https://www.hawaiihulacompany.com/hulalessons.php

https://adrianlunacoach.com/tango/tango-lessons-in-buenos-aires/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3oqoBhAjEiwA_UaLtv-fCxad4Mn_o9AAen34V1mxvYhMeSF8c-TjhEnoVcZdElibySLM7BoCMccQAvD_BwE

https://matadornetwork.com/read/learn-salsa-dancing-cali-colombia/

https://istanbuldervishceremony.com/learn-how-to-do-a-whirling-dervish-dance/

2.  Take a walk on rice terraces in Bali, Indonesia.  Bali is one of the most beautiful islands on Earth, and most of us would love to spend some time there.  There are tons of things to do, but here's another.  Tegalalang Rice Terrace outside of Ubud, Bali is fast becoming a tourist favorite.  While there are several places where you can take a walk through rice terraces, it's wise to check into a tour company for such a thing.  If that doesn't appeal to you, as it never does to me; you can contact the tourism authority in Ubud for places and times for this activity.  Rice terraces are peaceful outdoor rural places where you can get away from it all and just enjoy nature and are a great addition to an exotic Bali vacation.

https://www.walkmyworld.com/posts/tegalalang-rice-terrace-walk

https://findingbeyond.com/ubud-rice-fields-walk/

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g297701-d7708759-Reviews-Ubud_Kajeng_Rice_Fields_Walk-Ubud_Gianyar_Regency_Bali.html

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/indonesia/articles/the-best-bali-rice-fields-to-visit

https://www.introducingbali.com/rice-fields

3.     Ride a cable car in Singapore.  That's right, I said it!  We all know about the infinity pool on top of the hotel.  We all know about the lighted trees in the famous gardens.  We all know that the airport is super cool.  We all know about the food.  Did you know there was a cable car?  It's been there for 50 years and is going to be down for two weeks for maintenance starting at the end of September, but it links Mount Faber to Sentosa Island and the Harbor area.  It's 100 meters in the air and gives you an amazing view.  So, if you saw Crazy Rich Asians and didn't notice it; this could be a great extra activity for you while in Singapore after October 11th!

https://www.mountfaberleisure.com/attraction/singapore-cable-car/

https://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/things-to-do/attractions/singapore-cable-car/

https://gocity.com/singapore/en-us/attractions/singapore-cable-car-sky-pass

https://www.singapore-tickets.com/singapore-cable-car-map/

https://sg.trip.com/guide/info/singapore-cable-car.html

4.    The Lady Buddha Da Nang in Vietnam.  Vietnam is one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world.  On the Son Tra Peninsula near Da Nang City is a complex with gardens, pagoda, several Buddhas and the largest Buddha in Vietnam known as the Lady Buddha.  She's the size of a thirty story building!  You can visit inside the statue, as well as all around it.  The views from the park are amazing and it's one of the most unique places to visit in Vietnam.  So, it's a great must see if visiting the Da Nang area.

http://ladybuddha.org/

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298085-d5531576-Reviews-Lady_Buddha-Da_Nang.html

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lady-buddha

https://vietnam.travel/places-to-go/central-vietnam/da-nang

https://www.getyourguide.com/-l939/?cmp=ga&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=15511502792&cq_con=130339350705&cq_term=things%20to%20do%20in%20da%20nang&cq_med=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_pos=&cq_plt=gp&campaign_id=15511502792&adgroup_id=130339350705&target_id=aud-1393039795340:kwd-15920607183&loc_physical_ms=9003419&match_type=e&ad_id=569326848122&keyword=things%20to%20do%20in%20da%20nang&ad_position=&feed_item_id=&placement=&device=c&partner_id=CD951&gclid=CjwKCAjw3oqoBhAjEiwA_UaLtvGousdWiYKv2V4XgG_pa86K6b25ZJQk5w2p5DiNhQShuyOSROCXTRoCOigQAvD_BwE

5.    Check out a mural or several in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Kuala Lumpur, in what has become a city famous for catering to people wanting to spend money, has a surprise.  After you've visited the Petronas Twin Towers, tried the food, checked out a museum or two and gone shopping; check out the murals around town.  This city has become one of the premiere street art destinations in the world.  There are a bunch of tours to book, which is the way I'd probably go with this attraction, due to it's wandering locations.  A guide can take you to the best places to get your art geek on.  It's a great way to spend a little extra time in an amazing city!

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g298570-Activities-Kuala_Lumpur_Wilayah_Persekutuan.html

https://www.townandtourist.com/malaysia-street-art/

https://thegeestravel.com/jalan-alor-kl-street-art-collections/

https://www.viator.com/Kuala-Lumpur-tours/Street-Art-Tour/d335-tag21519

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAA4n7EO9lc

So, there's this week's fast five.  I took special consideration into working in some Asian activities.  I know I don't go to Asia myself, but I would love to if I could just find the time.  I hope you enjoy these ideas for things to do that will enhance an already great trip.  Just remember, keep your bucket list going and enjoy!