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Found at the Northwest extremity of North America, Alaska is the largest state in the country in terms of land area. This place has become increasingly popular among tourists and vacationers because of the unique experiences one can take part of in Alaska. There are a wide variety of activities to choose from such as bird watching. There are over two hundred species of birds that can be found in the wilderness of Alaska which is why it is a great place to go for bird watchers. At the same time, one can take part in an activity like no other, whale watching.

Every year, hundreds or even thousands of whales can be found feeding or travelling through Alaskan waters. This is a great opportunity to see them up close and personal and to take pictures of orcas, beluga whales and humpback whales among others. It is an experience that you will never forget and one which cannot find anywhere else in the United States. Sport fishing and hunting are also great activities in Alaska. There are tons of species to be caught and the wilderness of Alaska is just breathtaking.

For couples and other romantic people however, the best time to go there is during the winter times. Not only do the prices of accommodation and other necessities drop during this time of year, but it is also the season where you can catch the infamous Aurora Borealis or the Aurora lights. This is something that you will surely not find anywhere else and an experience you will never forget, especially if shared with that special someone.

Different countries have various customs when it comes to eating, and some places take their dining habits much more seriously than others. In fact, some nations have extremely bizarre cuisines that are quite common in their areas.

Rat is a good example, and it is consumed around the world in various nations. Guinea Pig is common in Ecuador, and Pigeon is a delicacy in some places. Common meats like cows are not always available, so certain areas have adapted to that and changed their eating habits accordingly. Other places treat shark as a delicacy too, or ostrich eggs. While they might not seem too strange to you, they are breaking away from the common “meats” that are consumed.

If you have allergies or food sensitivities, make sure that is apparent wherever you dine at. If you don’t know the local language, have a translator at a restaurant help you out. It can be dangerous to eat foods you are uncertain of, and you are more like to get sick if you eat them. It can be considered rude to decline food, so make sure that they know you mean no rudeness.

Although it can be difficult, even consider trying these foods. Who knows, it may just be a great experience! If you can stomach the thought of many of these foods, consider that they might just become some of your favorites.