tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42603554981611848672024-03-15T18:10:11.647-07:00Best Destinations AbroadMeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-779122695149423042011-12-27T20:31:00.000-08:002011-12-27T20:31:42.464-08:00Tulum of Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBdRHTP70VBoggq6nCq-aGKZVACZXr10lOaikaOjob01bkWW8UOLtOTymojps3deDVGrqF7I8tWgL0MZ8yuQ4FUHqkF09wuBGFCU85mbeivMZNFnRMpHfWYbmJUxswFrvVfDopzM2IWA/s1600/Tulum+of+Yucatan+Peninsula+of+Mexico.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeBdRHTP70VBoggq6nCq-aGKZVACZXr10lOaikaOjob01bkWW8UOLtOTymojps3deDVGrqF7I8tWgL0MZ8yuQ4FUHqkF09wuBGFCU85mbeivMZNFnRMpHfWYbmJUxswFrvVfDopzM2IWA/s200/Tulum+of+Yucatan+Peninsula+of+Mexico.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Tulum is the site of a Pre-Columbian Maya walled city serving as a major port for Cobá.<br />
Tulum’s greatest attraction is its location itself as it stands on a bluff facing the rising sun looking out on views of the Caribbean that are nothing less than spectacular scenery. Ruins are situated on 12-meter (39 ft) tall cliffs, along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.<br />
The Yucatan Peninsula on Mexico’s southeastern coast is famous for its fabulous beaches, Mayan archeological sites, and the Great Mayan Reef. Many visitors come for the sun and nightlife and spend their time in one of the luxurious hotels along the Cancun strip. There’s more to the Yucatan than Cancun and it’s easy to rent a car or hop on a local bus and see it all.<br />
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The Yucatan has 500 species of birds. It’s a great place for snorkeling and diving because the second largest coral reef system in the world runs by it.<br />
Tulum is said as one of the last cities inhabited and built by the Mayans, it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Now known as one of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites, Tulum is today a popular site for tourists.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0lEoKUphuLPigYrZqV8piSPYhztTBx7IpkH1GbBwe1MCISt2q-pR6jCWFh768nzM48Ee-wZEUft_F3VsyH9OrEGIeS5QkE6LXFtpmV2IR0CumpNxA3wzuWsvewk4PcEB44NM6Bzoqkts/s1600/Tulum+of+Yucatan+Peninsula+of+Mexico2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0lEoKUphuLPigYrZqV8piSPYhztTBx7IpkH1GbBwe1MCISt2q-pR6jCWFh768nzM48Ee-wZEUft_F3VsyH9OrEGIeS5QkE6LXFtpmV2IR0CumpNxA3wzuWsvewk4PcEB44NM6Bzoqkts/s200/Tulum+of+Yucatan+Peninsula+of+Mexico2.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="200" /></a>Tulum has architecture design typical of Maya sites on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. This architecture is then recognized by a step running around the base of the building which sits on a low substructure similar to Chichen Itza. Doorways of this type are usually narrow with columns used as support if the building is big enough.<br />
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As the walls flare out there are usually two sets of molding near the top. The most of the room contains one or two small windows with an altar at the back wall, roofed by either a beam-and-rubble ceiling or being vaulted. This type of architecture resembles what can be found in the nearby Chichen Itza, just on a much smaller scale.<br />
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The name Tulum is the name given the site following a visit by the explorers Stephens and Catherwood in 1841, just before the beginning of the Caste War in 1847, long after the city was abandon and fell to ruins.<br />
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They ordered trees cleared and Catherwood made illustrations of temples, later to be published in their famous book “Incidents of Travel in Yucatan”. Juan José Gálvez is actually credited with Tulum’s rediscovery in 1840.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-76564155992629592822011-12-05T06:31:00.000-08:002011-12-05T06:31:09.554-08:00Perito Moreno Glacier<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLoOQae217tk66nDnBQVUnS2vpvCgiDSLT8gYnhv3FrWkWwsfMrsHBhu_aVzl4Js7u-Na4EkFpMiZ1nCLuhYKt2ZA1dDLck4ByvJT0z2B-M_u9lDO_IywAn4dZ3d02oeVFniJ7FSsFZeY/s1600/Perito+Moreno+Glacier4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLoOQae217tk66nDnBQVUnS2vpvCgiDSLT8gYnhv3FrWkWwsfMrsHBhu_aVzl4Js7u-Na4EkFpMiZ1nCLuhYKt2ZA1dDLck4ByvJT0z2B-M_u9lDO_IywAn4dZ3d02oeVFniJ7FSsFZeY/s200/Perito+Moreno+Glacier4.jpg" width="200" /></a>The Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier located in the Los Glaciares <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/11/mini-europe.html">National Park </a>in the south west of Santa Cruz province, <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Argentina">Argentina.</a> It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia.<br />
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The glacier was named after the Argentinian explorer Francisco Moreno, who was born in 1852. Moreno discovered and explored numerous lakes and rivers in Patagonia and, inspired by America's Yellowstone Park, was instrumental in creating <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/America">South America's</a> first national park, the Nahuel Huapi National Park.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVIbdJAsdfrC8UNhsSzwEaYUYC6wtIg2rbRHiiMMMwCGkTjP33RYF6wckWlfJAmnSMnDk7H29dpyPZYu1Fc4lGpYMlD-DPaE2IRHX5tdqjMo5cl0AK9tqJRP9I_xIRu1vf6xaEkrJyDNE/s1600/Perito+Moreno+Glacier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVIbdJAsdfrC8UNhsSzwEaYUYC6wtIg2rbRHiiMMMwCGkTjP33RYF6wckWlfJAmnSMnDk7H29dpyPZYu1Fc4lGpYMlD-DPaE2IRHX5tdqjMo5cl0AK9tqJRP9I_xIRu1vf6xaEkrJyDNE/s200/Perito+Moreno+Glacier.jpg" width="200" /></a>Perito Moreno Glacier was declared a<a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/coron-island-of-philippines.html"> Natural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO</a> in 1981.It is also considered the eighth wonder of the world because of the spectacular view it offers.It stands 80 meters (262 ft) tall and is 5 kilometers (3 miles) long.<br />
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The Perito Moreno Glaciers in the province of Santa Cruz is without a doubt one of the biggest natural spectacles of the world. Every 3-4 years when the ice breaks, it creates a fantastic natural performance not to be missed..<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioIUj5Kz6WzCt3HjO21aKf2iNYA5FUz8r2avE6iv_V33KYNsBI6slUVc1g1UV8MPsz0e53aFKuU5eC16uud7Eg29Hle21rqqkpyk2LZRzZj-MdPqEE4nierNYdAkBHfDXBwUH1WIlHOqQ/s1600/Perito+Moreno+Glacier2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioIUj5Kz6WzCt3HjO21aKf2iNYA5FUz8r2avE6iv_V33KYNsBI6slUVc1g1UV8MPsz0e53aFKuU5eC16uud7Eg29Hle21rqqkpyk2LZRzZj-MdPqEE4nierNYdAkBHfDXBwUH1WIlHOqQ/s200/Perito+Moreno+Glacier2.jpg" width="200" /></a>It is one of 48 glaciers fed by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field located in the Andes system Argerntina shares with Chile. It is the world's third largest reserve of fresh water. <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/wave-in-arizona-of-usa.html">Photographers</a> and film crews come from all over the world to Patagonia in southern Argentina to capture the event.<br />
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The calving of the Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most impressive natural phenomena in the world. You can enjoy the thrill of seeing massive chunks of ice plunge forcefully into the <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Waterfalls" target="_blank">water.</a>Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-1051021411119498932011-12-02T21:32:00.000-08:002011-12-02T21:32:55.826-08:00Pantanal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaaUJV8NjpHTETbZ5U_mw0O6PHPUD8_Na_MEcM5rM5chbvxf0kgXVtNKTFICYsF1b7mVWOHBYUlzH5Uzn1I1FhY3tBjPC7cH2XN40QqkNN6aFXkkJn4EFTPtvaqy_fXvnxm1Veq82kCo/s1600/pantanal+brazil1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaaUJV8NjpHTETbZ5U_mw0O6PHPUD8_Na_MEcM5rM5chbvxf0kgXVtNKTFICYsF1b7mVWOHBYUlzH5Uzn1I1FhY3tBjPC7cH2XN40QqkNN6aFXkkJn4EFTPtvaqy_fXvnxm1Veq82kCo/s200/pantanal+brazil1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> The Pantanal (swamp or marsh in Portuguese) is a region in South America lying mostly in <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Brazil">Western Brazil</a> but extending into Bolivia as well. It is considered one of the world's largest and most diverse freshwater wetland ecosystems. The Pantanal is also one of <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/rio-de-janeiro-of-brazil.html">Brazil's major tourist draws</a>, for its wildlife. Some of the large cattle farms offer accommodations and organized tours.<br />
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Millions of waterfowl breed along the Pantanal National Park rivers and lagoons of. Dense populations of jaguars, capybara, hyacinth macaws, roseatte spoonbills, jabiru storks, kingfishers, rheas, magnificent Tababeuia trees and others thrive in its forest and grasslands. The Pantanal attracts dense populations of animals that feed and breed along its waterways, including giant river otters, river dophins, marsh deer and tapirs.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTd09ikTFwjnrmNouOKWlLwO8TiK8zn0uzXAaXLdl3aSXnBpPT4lbACKFJhNZIj3_zvBK4G_IiQvhAy2O4fd5do4rfK5tWuN9ZVaiLUmlBqFwspEa2Gsh3kCu_pYMVpY9aOLvV0fcEvzI/s1600/pantanal+brazil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTd09ikTFwjnrmNouOKWlLwO8TiK8zn0uzXAaXLdl3aSXnBpPT4lbACKFJhNZIj3_zvBK4G_IiQvhAy2O4fd5do4rfK5tWuN9ZVaiLUmlBqFwspEa2Gsh3kCu_pYMVpY9aOLvV0fcEvzI/s200/pantanal+brazil.jpg" width="200" /></a>The wetland also provides <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/11/peruvian-amazon.html">habitat</a> for more than <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/11/peruvian-amazon.html">650 bird species</a>, including cormorants, egrets, herons, ibis, jabiru storks and roseate spoonbills. Less than 2 per cent of the Pantanal is under federal protection. The strategic location of Pantanal makes it more vulnerable to the advance of large scale agriculture, cattle ranching, water pollution, dams and transport navigation, thereby increasing the pressure on the local <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/11/crystal-cave-of-bermuda.html">habitats</a>. Funds go directly to manage, monitor and restore this vast 400,000-acre watershed, critical habitat for migrating animals during the rainy season.<br />
CLIMATE: Usually warm to very hot and dry throughout, but occasionally winter cold fronts push up from the south bringing cooler weather and some rain.<br />
DIFFICULTY: Mostly easy and flat. There is one steeper and more difficult optional hike at Cristalino.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-37240774654045753712011-11-27T23:42:00.000-08:002011-11-27T23:42:28.556-08:00Actun Tunichil Muknal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVXflJmQ3evAyiFoW_8Kxdztvq_syBsExRQvzY53JB2xiznn3ZbseMtdb1NnOuprHycRd0MKGXa4OZb3JlLbkB32fgr3vETlxNFEQMRHMKaoGdFE3oNk1thW2SwquRnSO5emwPA6gDGg/s1600/Actun+Tunichil+Muknal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVXflJmQ3evAyiFoW_8Kxdztvq_syBsExRQvzY53JB2xiznn3ZbseMtdb1NnOuprHycRd0MKGXa4OZb3JlLbkB32fgr3vETlxNFEQMRHMKaoGdFE3oNk1thW2SwquRnSO5emwPA6gDGg/s200/Actun+Tunichil+Muknal.jpg" width="133" /></a>This is the acclaimed “Cave of the Crystal Maiden,” one of the most spectacular natural and archaeological attractions in Central America. The trip to Actun Tunichil Muknal, or ATM, as the cave is also known, is for fit and active people who do not mind getting wet and muddy—and who are able to tread lightly around ancient artifacts.<br />
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Just about 1-1/2 hrs drive southeast of San Ignacio we arrive at the car park where we reorganize for a 45 minute hike through the jungle with three knee-high river crossings on the hike to the cave entrance.<br />
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The <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Greatest%20Caves">cave</a> has a rich archeological history of the Ancient Maya, with dates of activity recorded from the Classic Period of 200AD to the Late Classic of 900AD.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTm09WnoorDKRWV5Sk-ju1g-SZTBgbAbUMuioR4qfWRP_zjDGA0GsF2xY1BLNC8M9Pd_yRB4PKhgdcH9uJ7boQNQISvoUnksLx8ypFQJ2zEXpzKxtZBn_4qG2gmwlzUHG3_Hdrqi8sOCg/s1600/Actun+Tunichil+Muknal5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTm09WnoorDKRWV5Sk-ju1g-SZTBgbAbUMuioR4qfWRP_zjDGA0GsF2xY1BLNC8M9Pd_yRB4PKhgdcH9uJ7boQNQISvoUnksLx8ypFQJ2zEXpzKxtZBn_4qG2gmwlzUHG3_Hdrqi8sOCg/s200/Actun+Tunichil+Muknal5.jpg" width="150" /></a>Actun Tunichil Muknal cave was used by the <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/state-hermitage-museum-of-st-petersburg.html">Late-Classic </a>Maya as a place for sacrifice. The cave’s sacrificial room is a broad raised area reachable only by wading and swimming the underground river back for about a mile then climbing a large rock to step across to a ledge near the ceiling.<br />
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As with any cave exploring, one can only think of where to put one’s foot so as not to slip and which rock to grab when falling to avoid the sharp ones.<br />
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Around the edges of this large space are many offerings containing human skulls and pots of different shapes and sizes.<br />
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Lying undisturbed for a thousand years the bones and pottery are covered with waterborne calcite.The Maya had many ways to solicit the spirits. One method of sacrifice was to remove the lower jaw while the victim was still alive which, it is said, makes the eyes pop out.<br />
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<b>The History of ATM</b><br />
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Actun Tunichil Muknal was discovered in 1989 and opened to the public in 1998. Dr. Jaime Awe, a Belizean archaeologist was the first to explore the cave. Dr. Awe and his Western <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Belize">Belize </a>Regional Cave Project (WBRCP) conducted archaeological research at Actun Tunichil Muknal from 1993-2000.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazq4TpQpTsNEjSLE_-BOlul1zjL1h8eyWtAsFGBYhnaNniK0N9GzBxbDgFtiWwfQ73Ni91U8pu_gHbvhgpN8AHFLq38N1LXqlqq8I2X9KhhL0JY3h_f50dLMz55wDG1AWnmBD09oc3Oc/s1600/Actun+Tunichil+Muknal7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazq4TpQpTsNEjSLE_-BOlul1zjL1h8eyWtAsFGBYhnaNniK0N9GzBxbDgFtiWwfQ73Ni91U8pu_gHbvhgpN8AHFLq38N1LXqlqq8I2X9KhhL0JY3h_f50dLMz55wDG1AWnmBD09oc3Oc/s200/Actun+Tunichil+Muknal7.jpg" width="200" /></a>In January of 2003, it was decided that 455 acres of the Tapir Mountain Nature Reserve would be re-designated as a natural monument. Official signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Belize Audubon Society and the Institute of Archaeology (IoA) occurred on June 10, 2004. This agreement was the first of its kind to be signed by the Society for the co-management of an archeological site.<br />
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<b>Getting There</b><br />
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Actun Tunichil Muknal Natural Monument is located south of Teakettle Village in the Cayo District. The junction is at mile 52 on the Western Highway. Due to the sensitive nature of this cave only two tour companies are licensed to take guests here: Pacz Tours and Mayawalk Tours, which are based in <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/great-blue-hole-of-belize.html">San Ignacio</a>. Tickets must be purchased in advance.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-1330783862027093692011-11-19T02:26:00.000-08:002011-11-23T22:17:29.991-08:00Mt. Vesuvius<!-- Begin BidVertiser code --><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8BE9ajBeKubRLvz7kMorWex5nzhntskmIZ-2MrP4oarV36AU5nNxfty7NlxgvPUa_0XvK1dYlBmQeiFkqFEWxgOfOySEfouSoCKP8xSwGQKtPwLq8VTtzVRZFHxxhTBIHIIm0eO0gzk/s1600/Vesuvius4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8BE9ajBeKubRLvz7kMorWex5nzhntskmIZ-2MrP4oarV36AU5nNxfty7NlxgvPUa_0XvK1dYlBmQeiFkqFEWxgOfOySEfouSoCKP8xSwGQKtPwLq8VTtzVRZFHxxhTBIHIIm0eO0gzk/s200/Vesuvius4.jpg" width="200" /></a>Vesuvius is one of the best-known volcanoes in the world and is arguably <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Europe">Europe’s</a> most dangerous volcano.<br />
Mt. Vesuvius is still active today. It is the only active volcano on the European mainland.<br />
Mt. Vesuvius's most<a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Waterfalls"> famous eruption </a>was in 79 A.D. when it destroyed the citites of Herculaneum and Pompeii. When Vesuvius erupted it covered the cities of <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Italy">Herculaneum and Pompeii</a> it covered the cities with 20 feet of volcanic debris.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2sshFyHbZDJhtxkkFQv73I9Kf17cKpsNvQJ2VyYEXZDvIeSthViYcX0woFJm7cguHrGTtbHtMDrU1J7Gbubjv8mdsJ63IxKdQPG3CFcTeYrhWknskYWFzkJS2cE0KgByFFCshDD2GYE/s1600/Vesuvius.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2sshFyHbZDJhtxkkFQv73I9Kf17cKpsNvQJ2VyYEXZDvIeSthViYcX0woFJm7cguHrGTtbHtMDrU1J7Gbubjv8mdsJ63IxKdQPG3CFcTeYrhWknskYWFzkJS2cE0KgByFFCshDD2GYE/s200/Vesuvius.jpg" width="200" /></a>During this eruption about 2000 people were killed inculding Pliny the Elder, a Roman naturalist. That eruption was called a plinian explosion. This means that when extremely gas-rich, viscous magma explodes deep inside a volcano (the vent serves as a gun barrel) and tremendous blast shoots straight up at twice the speed of sound, creating a vertical column of ash as much as 20-miles high. Since then it has erupted over 50 times and is still active.<br />
Some other eruptions include one in 1631 when 5 towns were destroyed and 3000 people were killed, another one was in 1794 when it destroyed the town of Torre Del Greco.The next viloent eruption happenned on April 1906 when it lasted ten days and causing great destruction and killed 2000 people. Since then smaller eruptions happenned in 1913, 1926, 1929, and 1944.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-63285937025173436022011-11-15T23:12:00.000-08:002011-11-15T23:12:16.154-08:00Cordillera Del Paine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SGViJ7HmZgVUd0maHKXbUXP5Kva_wb4KuL8dqauLipjojCGQucSbeUmJiPgJZmZvSBNaSY8gD9Vp6z2-mOFcAzviRVPi3bRIujtgG2EI2raGWOnAqi6HCWMzJKghs7zJr9tl1Cg2xhI/s1600/Cordillera+Del+Paine4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SGViJ7HmZgVUd0maHKXbUXP5Kva_wb4KuL8dqauLipjojCGQucSbeUmJiPgJZmZvSBNaSY8gD9Vp6z2-mOFcAzviRVPi3bRIujtgG2EI2raGWOnAqi6HCWMzJKghs7zJr9tl1Cg2xhI/s200/Cordillera+Del+Paine4.jpg" width="200" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"> </span></a></div><a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/11/grand-canyon-of-arizona.html">Mountains </a>are considered to be one of the most magical out of all nature’s delights. They have a unique and rare charm to them that combine beauty with adventure. Besides mountains are also said to be symbolic of being perseverant and dedicated to achieve all goals set in life. A perfect example to all this is the Cordillera del Paine in Chile. <br />
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Torres del Paine National Park is a large park of 2,400 km² and a popular trekking destination with a large number of mountains, lakes and rivers, and biodiversity from sub-polar forests to coastal desert. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNqxM4SUxXMKVd0rpm6lGlEBx0RXkXETKMvP2hjZOTo9_tvniqSyqJgF9qVBXB5H80F4XjBN086Ax_J6fuKNiCWCPRNy-qJXhpdOWaoi4EHHBhGZPe6vGSlXGhdN4hto2qwZ9LMEcyto/s1600/Cordillera+Del+Paine3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNqxM4SUxXMKVd0rpm6lGlEBx0RXkXETKMvP2hjZOTo9_tvniqSyqJgF9qVBXB5H80F4XjBN086Ax_J6fuKNiCWCPRNy-qJXhpdOWaoi4EHHBhGZPe6vGSlXGhdN4hto2qwZ9LMEcyto/s200/Cordillera+Del+Paine3.jpg" width="200" /></a>The best-known and most spectacular summits are the three <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/borobudur-temple-of-indonesia.html">Towers </a><br />
<a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/borobudur-temple-of-indonesia.html"></a>of Paine. They are gigantic granite monoliths shaped by the forces of glacial ice. Other summits include the Cuerno Principal, about 2,100 m but often quoted at 2,600 m, and Cerro Paine Chico, which is usually correctly quoted at about 2,650 m.<br />
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The Cordillera del Paine Mountains that belong to the Andes form the core of the park. <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/belgium">The national park </a>was founded in 1959 and renamed Torres del Paine in 1970. It was granted a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve status in 1978 and today, Torres del Paine National Park is a popular outdoor activity destination with good basic services for visitors. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCs2Tqf4npKjXzj4HBmNbYlgb7WpZTbGyA4xxDeipHCsMuqXOEAW7tWU2L8ReaL5bvZWyXh75OMlUlDug1wkE2YCvrZb4T3UF27vlLnfbVzESZOYHpeseq6UvQKOKnx4xpZBVlRcxLu9s/s1600/Cordillera+Del+Paine6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCs2Tqf4npKjXzj4HBmNbYlgb7WpZTbGyA4xxDeipHCsMuqXOEAW7tWU2L8ReaL5bvZWyXh75OMlUlDug1wkE2YCvrZb4T3UF27vlLnfbVzESZOYHpeseq6UvQKOKnx4xpZBVlRcxLu9s/s200/Cordillera+Del+Paine6.jpg" width="200" /></a>Torres means <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/petronas-towers-in-kuala-lumpur-of.html">"towers"</a> and paine means "blue," a reference to the blue hue of the park's glacial lakes and its four main glaciers, which are connected to the Southern Patagonia Icefield. The city of Punta Arenas, a four-hour flight from Santiago, serves as the central Torres del Paine hub. From there, catch a three-hour bus ride to Puerto Natales and then let your interests dictate the way you access the park, from the luxe (sailing) to the DIY (hopping another bus to one of the three entrances).<br />
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<b>Safety & restrictions</b><br />
Torres del Paine is a safe destination with no crime problems, but the extreme weather conditions can cause danger. Hikers in the national park should always stay on paths and camp in designated areas only. Wood fires are prohibited because of the big risk of forest fires.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-3650041920646835622011-11-14T00:15:00.000-08:002011-11-14T00:15:28.645-08:00Eisriesenwelt, Austria<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kbrjbO3z1tRXktIIjvdQQm0yW_RDRhj3nhetxe1XC_AegXHXWFljJtcolSslN0bC0UUsdjn4jCq56mrdR2IniXq65QLHAyGwYnZDOTCrCBInzl0kyFrwUYvQMaKQTrxl5yel674CM7k/s1600/Eisriesenwelt%252C+Austria6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kbrjbO3z1tRXktIIjvdQQm0yW_RDRhj3nhetxe1XC_AegXHXWFljJtcolSslN0bC0UUsdjn4jCq56mrdR2IniXq65QLHAyGwYnZDOTCrCBInzl0kyFrwUYvQMaKQTrxl5yel674CM7k/s200/Eisriesenwelt%252C+Austria6.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4gjtPzHRp5lHaanTsEUWznF2fXqBt_8mdXnpKiFefv2ADw_dbA_o-RwWGRTQrdcjeSd2X92yNRtPRzsGxdmvR7uYy6scn0Fy0Bdl9Gmjbmysy9Tb-O_4pf48BSQY5KbtULcKm35MbS0/s1600/Eisriesenwelt%252C+Austria1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4gjtPzHRp5lHaanTsEUWznF2fXqBt_8mdXnpKiFefv2ADw_dbA_o-RwWGRTQrdcjeSd2X92yNRtPRzsGxdmvR7uYy6scn0Fy0Bdl9Gmjbmysy9Tb-O_4pf48BSQY5KbtULcKm35MbS0/s200/Eisriesenwelt%252C+Austria1.jpg" width="200" /></a>The Eisriesenwelt is the largest accessible ice <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Greatest%20Caves">cave in the world.</a> It is located in the Austrian Alps, near the town Werfen , in the mountain Hochkogel, which is 2281 m high. The complex of caves and tunnels, which is the world's biggest ice cave is sometimes referred to as the World of the Ice Giants in Werfen .<br />
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If you are looking for a different thrill with the most astounding natural scenery that you can find, the Eisriesenwelt Caves in Werfen, Austria will capture your heart as an amazing <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/11/puerto-princesa-underground-river.html">limestone</a> ice cave.<br />
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The cave would provide you one of the most thrilling experiences during your Austria visit. In Eisriesenwelt Caves, the ice remain frozen throughout the year. The ice cave is located at the height of 1640 metre. Usually the temperature remains under zero, so make sure to be prepared to save yourself from the cutting cold.<br />
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The Eisriesenwelt (German for "World of the Ice Giants"), was once feared by locals as "the entrance to Hell," not being first explored until 1879 by a man named Anton Posselt. What was Posselt's inspiration for venturing off into this Austrian abyss with little more than a lamp and an ice pick? Maybe a mental disorder, who knows, but we can all thank him for it.<br />
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Eisriesenwelt Caves can be reached on the Tauern motorway, on the trunk road from Salzburg or by train. The mountain road up to the parking area, situated at an altitude of 1000 meters, is open for all the vehicles. Local buses are also available from the Werfen village. People who are comfortable walking 5 km can reach on foot also. There are no electronic lights in the cave. One have to guide himself on his own with the help of carbide lamps provided.<br />
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Practical information for visitors</b><br />
The cave system is opened for public from 1 May to 26 October from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. In July and August, it is opened until 4:30 pm. The tour of the cave Eisriesenwelt takes about 4 hours, so it is advisable to dress warmly and wear good boots because it might be slippery. Taking gloves is also a good idea as the railings are covered in ice. Visitors are recommended to sensibly judge their strengths before the tour because the tunnels are narrow and slippery.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-6358917527773857612011-11-13T23:34:00.000-08:002011-11-17T20:41:39.299-08:00Iguazu Falls<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_JcGBAOPMIkBuqlKdbVaZP3uMHhyMCHoYbY2U5EUWOqYMXoxXQmHcmdXBkgW_fut4s8pVF1m39Tp6l4D_w7hmeMEhcUxfmf2YbGpknXwwLwrg3BfK3eENdrahSMnHK65zQzliEmzj2U/s1600/Iguazu+Falls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE_JcGBAOPMIkBuqlKdbVaZP3uMHhyMCHoYbY2U5EUWOqYMXoxXQmHcmdXBkgW_fut4s8pVF1m39Tp6l4D_w7hmeMEhcUxfmf2YbGpknXwwLwrg3BfK3eENdrahSMnHK65zQzliEmzj2U/s200/Iguazu+Falls.jpg" width="200" /></a>Iguazu Falls (also called Iguacu Falls) are<a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Waterfalls"> known throughout the world as one of the most beautiful and majestic natural waterfalls man has ever seen</a>. The falls themselves sit on the Iguazu River and rest on the border between Brazil and Argentina. Visited by many people every year, the Iguazu Falls are one of the more popular natural tourist destinations in South America.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQjfSlp3Pro6N2VDuA4rj_YFdiHmts-1KhBnQQ6mBk1QCdQQ0EnAdZSJ0aC2sGBhkojeUQBMYex06PUK8H2ek8-UBn_nJCI-n3LLuhguesJk5najCH-773xhi-A14DlJlIWdEULrC3sY/s1600/Iguazu+Falls1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQjfSlp3Pro6N2VDuA4rj_YFdiHmts-1KhBnQQ6mBk1QCdQQ0EnAdZSJ0aC2sGBhkojeUQBMYex06PUK8H2ek8-UBn_nJCI-n3LLuhguesJk5najCH-773xhi-A14DlJlIWdEULrC3sY/s200/Iguazu+Falls1.jpg" width="200" /></a>The falls themselves sit on the Iguazu River and rest on the border between <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Brazil">Brazil </a>and Argentina. Visited by many people every year, the Iguazu Falls are one of the more popular natural tourist destinations in South America.<br />
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Iguazu Falls, in the Iguazu River, is one of the largest waterfalls in the world and a tremendous natural wonder being that there are about 275 separate waterfalls ranging from 200 – 269 feet high<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVEmsZsg86ul9QLJELOH7Ss_jwnFm5YAuofIeK9Ud531RbCDMy5KGmzIikdSMbtwRW1E4YNBKJa0WNfvILT-XRPfb1MxXyMCKNNqu9WAhyphenhyphenH-tQBXzv4AVDpAmZsUg8Q88N65MYqsFSUM/s1600/Iguazu+Falls4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTVEmsZsg86ul9QLJELOH7Ss_jwnFm5YAuofIeK9Ud531RbCDMy5KGmzIikdSMbtwRW1E4YNBKJa0WNfvILT-XRPfb1MxXyMCKNNqu9WAhyphenhyphenH-tQBXzv4AVDpAmZsUg8Q88N65MYqsFSUM/s200/Iguazu+Falls4.jpg" width="200" /></a>The name Iguazu simply means<b> "great waters" </b>in the local <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/India">Indian</a> language. According to legend, the great waterfall was created in an outburst of rage by the god of the Iguazu River, who lived in a particularly wild and violent area of the downpour called the Garganta del Diablo (Devil's Throat). The Falls are close to the point where the Iguazu and the Parana rivers join and the boundaries of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay converge. The countries are linked by two bridges: the Amistad (Friendship) Bridge between Brazil and Paraguay, and the Tancredo Neves Bridge between Brazil and Argentina.<br />
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<b>When to go</b><br />
March to November is frequently considered the best time to visit the Iguassu Falls. But, in reality, there isn’t a best time. It depends on what you value most.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRNALfYMrOPkRxGtElHz1ldpz7xSY0nQODLZ5OJqsAVnsGPcP1LMM3NrVAE0nrTbpsIJMr1xZ8wWKhAfyqJeaNK1W_CakQH7MbauZESfthyphenhyphenkZZ_PPjHMsbOmht3_IQg8_4BrmL5gMV5Q/s1600/Iguazu+Falls2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRNALfYMrOPkRxGtElHz1ldpz7xSY0nQODLZ5OJqsAVnsGPcP1LMM3NrVAE0nrTbpsIJMr1xZ8wWKhAfyqJeaNK1W_CakQH7MbauZESfthyphenhyphenkZZ_PPjHMsbOmht3_IQg8_4BrmL5gMV5Q/s200/Iguazu+Falls2.jpg" width="200" /></a>The high season is in January and February, when most Brazilians and Argentineans are in holidays. For those who want to experience the splendour and the impressiveness, that’s a good period to visit the Iguassu Falls. But… there are some downsides. The sky is bluer (it’s the peak of the summer) and the volume of the waters is high, but the humidity and the heat are also at their highest levels (as are the hotels prices and their occupation). And this is also a crowded period, you might wish to avoid.<br />
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If you want to avoid crowded periods, avoid the Easter time also. There is a strong <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Brazil">Brazilian</a> and Argentinean tradition to visit the Iguassu Falls in Easter. Vast throngs of tourists invade the place in Easter, crushing the quietness of most of the year. If you want to bet on low hotel prices, this is not a good season, either.<br />
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If you want to enjoy an agreeable temperature, lower prices, less people and a very low probability of a troubling rainy day, September and October are great months. But it all depends of your style and preferences – and possibilities...Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-81601025444718161102011-11-13T03:46:00.000-08:002011-11-13T03:46:18.670-08:00Halong Bay<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0Tlu4Y-0n0vp5dwK_A7CSlJoUmwF1C_TCa2i9BLcMR99vxNbrfIBIrP8-QFNsRXcwIUOeAmjbIdYdyQvfFl9hmKRFkYdC1Ctf-uZHVAP5357nWHRBEJPd8xlH_PX9PXO_OOx2mF7uC8/s1600/Halong+Bay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0Tlu4Y-0n0vp5dwK_A7CSlJoUmwF1C_TCa2i9BLcMR99vxNbrfIBIrP8-QFNsRXcwIUOeAmjbIdYdyQvfFl9hmKRFkYdC1Ctf-uZHVAP5357nWHRBEJPd8xlH_PX9PXO_OOx2mF7uC8/s200/Halong+Bay.jpg" width="199" /></a>Halong Bay Located in the northeastern part of Vietnam and constitutes part of the western bank of Bac Bo Gulf, including the sea area of Ha Long City and Cam Pha Town and part of Van Don island district. It abuts Cat Ba Island in the southwest.<br />
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Halong literally means “descending dragon,” and there’s a local legend that says that when the Vietnamese were fighting foreign invaders long ago, the gods sent a family of fighting dragons to help them defend the land. As the dragons descended upon the area, they spit jewels and gems, and when these hit the water, they turned into little islands, which today dot the bay.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmZGu9UktlybBMHOJ0vQ5eFT_zncMmRQ_0SvVwK3clLYkPSUyAyGSEydNDLxQ7BBh-D4jKarPq996CnsYcb04A0r_UfSEmOOFtM28I7KnMxKMJBq5AqUQs5V9BAryWUBjtWLHiFflBNc/s1600/Halong+Bay2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="94" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmZGu9UktlybBMHOJ0vQ5eFT_zncMmRQ_0SvVwK3clLYkPSUyAyGSEydNDLxQ7BBh-D4jKarPq996CnsYcb04A0r_UfSEmOOFtM28I7KnMxKMJBq5AqUQs5V9BAryWUBjtWLHiFflBNc/s200/Halong+Bay2.jpg" width="200" /></a>Halong Bay has twice been recognized as world natural heritage by <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Waterfalls">UNESCO</a>. The first time is for Halong bay's beauty landscapes. The second time is for Halong bay's geology formation. Magnificent Halong bay Vietnam is One of 7 must-visit places on the earth.<br />
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Ha Long Bay is a complex of offshore islands being one of the most typical examples of marine-invaded tower karsts. The Bay consists of more than 1.600 islands and islets hiding inside many spectacular <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Greatest%20Caves">caves</a> and grottoes with stalactites and stalagmites. The bay’s sublime & magnificent beauty sets it apart from other sites and is drawing millions of cruisers every year.<br />
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<b>Getting there</b><br />
By air: Halong Bay is 1 hour flight by helicopter from Gia Lam Airport in Ha Noi.<br />
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By road: Halong Bay is 160km or 3.5 hours drive from Ha Noi. The road is fairly good, though traffic may be very busy. There are many local bus companies from commuting between Ha Noi - Halong City. The buses don't have seat number and the driver may stop many times to pick up more passengers on the way until it's totally stuffed. Also all commuter bus drivers have to hurry to pick up as many people as possible on the way; they drive very recklessly.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rtj71f2CrS7spGKe_77OmBNRuO88No1PetmsMnspjVHpSnXbrKeAjYEX2sNN7EXoTe4dfyM9EcpCLl3I49LqqcBm_MNip2G4XIXFF42S9EO0HKw2fDx8m8Bpcn_WSESrU0ymT1GUQdw/s1600/Halong+Bay1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGl4iMg-mHYwSEX_8zKToxxBKA-vQkIcKDJA48XNdM-7G9xAS5asJDRjskTO-QoZaMmGf2Utl8ZOTviA63X6tJacQqNjDd73943989hSMVa3HmQxDJVaYSrYHO6wTzXVncfjiA_yjiUhY/s1600/Halong+Bay3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGl4iMg-mHYwSEX_8zKToxxBKA-vQkIcKDJA48XNdM-7G9xAS5asJDRjskTO-QoZaMmGf2Utl8ZOTviA63X6tJacQqNjDd73943989hSMVa3HmQxDJVaYSrYHO6wTzXVncfjiA_yjiUhY/s200/Halong+Bay3.jpg" width="200" /></a>Halong Bay can also be visited by road from Hai Phong. It's only 70km between the 2 cities and the drive takes 1 hour.<br />
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By boat: From Hai Phong you can take a speed boat for 1 hour to Cat Ba where you take a 5 hour boat cruise weaving through <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/World%27s%20Best%20Beaches">Halong Bay islands</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rtj71f2CrS7spGKe_77OmBNRuO88No1PetmsMnspjVHpSnXbrKeAjYEX2sNN7EXoTe4dfyM9EcpCLl3I49LqqcBm_MNip2G4XIXFF42S9EO0HKw2fDx8m8Bpcn_WSESrU0ymT1GUQdw/s1600/Halong+Bay1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rtj71f2CrS7spGKe_77OmBNRuO88No1PetmsMnspjVHpSnXbrKeAjYEX2sNN7EXoTe4dfyM9EcpCLl3I49LqqcBm_MNip2G4XIXFF42S9EO0HKw2fDx8m8Bpcn_WSESrU0ymT1GUQdw/s200/Halong+Bay1.jpg" width="200" /></a>The best time to travel Halong is from October to April when the weather is pretty pleasant. In summer, it's hot, humid and rainy, while monsoons flourish. In winter, it's cold, dry, and sees little rainfall.<br />
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Halong Bay is also one of the new <b>7 Wonders of the World.</b>Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-79709820224248220932011-11-11T20:03:00.000-08:002011-11-11T20:13:50.912-08:00Grand Canyon of Arizona<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5saUGxEXacz2u_DNXkcuQF40xEkX8e7B9aDaMGs4OcI_kovsrjBau0l7wY24pLHx4eeLpPPydzCPZO6xGCqK3vmrRBwCdeBoKJUvW4CEV0BU1yM4exJOzfuZh7J169Bn8wEJCZg2odM0/s1600/Grand+Canyon4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5saUGxEXacz2u_DNXkcuQF40xEkX8e7B9aDaMGs4OcI_kovsrjBau0l7wY24pLHx4eeLpPPydzCPZO6xGCqK3vmrRBwCdeBoKJUvW4CEV0BU1yM4exJOzfuZh7J169Bn8wEJCZg2odM0/s200/Grand+Canyon4.jpg" width="200" /></a>The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in northwestern <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/wave-in-arizona-of-usa.html">Arizona </a>is one of the earth's greatest natural wonders. It became a national park in 1919. So famous is this landmark to modern Americans that it seems surprising that it took more than thirty years for it to become a national park.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvz8ummJh8kZM-r2bQ9xu9wc4akfu8S9VXrVsTZm3ux5ArGrg8Maxx__ikHeIe_I3yV7knFajcd5xf8YbGOrHgZhljgvxzx_Q81DZlWbG-HWE1zLnEPcHgnpzfA0RJxU9ZDcM0OVAgmQ/s1600/Grand+Canyon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvz8ummJh8kZM-r2bQ9xu9wc4akfu8S9VXrVsTZm3ux5ArGrg8Maxx__ikHeIe_I3yV7knFajcd5xf8YbGOrHgZhljgvxzx_Q81DZlWbG-HWE1zLnEPcHgnpzfA0RJxU9ZDcM0OVAgmQ/s200/Grand+Canyon.jpg" width="200" /></a>The Grand Canyon, created by the Colorado River over a period of 6 million years, is 446 km long, ranges in width from 6 to 29 km and attains a depth of more than 1.6 km. During prehistory, the area was inhabited by Native Americans who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves.<br />
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Although not the steepest nor the longest canyon in the world, the Grand Canyon is recognized as a natural wonder because of the overall scale and size combined with the beautifully colored landscape. The canyon offers a variety of lookouts and experiences that provide visitors with a view that cannot be matched.<br />
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<b>Best Ways to See the Grand Canyon</b><br />
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Many spectacular views of the Grand Canyon can be experienced from the many vistas that are presented throughout the park, particularly along the South Rim. However, probably the most spectacular view of the canyon occurs from the Toroweap Overlook. The only challenge is that this view is only accessible by three different dirt paths:<br />
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-St. George, Utah (97 miles)<br />
-Colorado City (62 miles)<br />
-Pipe Spring National Monument (64 miles)<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFVAuwTl_hJpedCdROUbQPcfrp_z_m8d_keIWR8ZIEtGq0xAnIf860KqEEjFzqVqu8BUHrL3ki2b-PZ-YFcHlPa-_aY4o_HolAzaFFJD00GxQE-6AL3Nuk2HJrvQA-SrXobw73WnZSR6c/s1600/Grand+Canyon3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFVAuwTl_hJpedCdROUbQPcfrp_z_m8d_keIWR8ZIEtGq0xAnIf860KqEEjFzqVqu8BUHrL3ki2b-PZ-YFcHlPa-_aY4o_HolAzaFFJD00GxQE-6AL3Nuk2HJrvQA-SrXobw73WnZSR6c/s200/Grand+Canyon3.jpg" width="200" /></a>An easier alternative to a still breath taking view can be experienced through Lipan Point on the South Rim. This view exposes visitors to a variety of rock strata and delivers an amazing view of the Unkar Creek area.<br />
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A helicopter tour is the best way to truly appreciate the vastness of the canyon.<br />
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The best times to explore the <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Greatest%20Caves">Grand Canyon</a> could easily be debated. Winter scenes are arguably some of the most spectacular scenes, however the winter months close the roads to the North Rim which really provide the better views of the vastness of canyon.<br />
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With that said, the best time to explore the Grand Canyon is during the summer months which provide visitors with greater access to a variety of opportunities that the Grand Canyon provides to explorers. If you really want to explore the Grand Canyon, don’t plan a day trip. One could easily consume a week discovering and exploring the canyon.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-41326059561847870132011-11-11T19:03:00.000-08:002011-11-11T19:03:40.450-08:00Bay of Fundy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkmdsmT-CKrvTZTVwnX9I6MesA7tnQpv1BBmNE8cNdCVMG4QCRyzfy0Qs5eZ661krs_aPmqYbqFkcY6nOFNiEaZKOVFgcsYJ0ohvWA4lG741Mr5VQpV0NmqmxVt9EDcMXkPtPmqZQql4/s1600/Bay+of+Fundy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEkmdsmT-CKrvTZTVwnX9I6MesA7tnQpv1BBmNE8cNdCVMG4QCRyzfy0Qs5eZ661krs_aPmqYbqFkcY6nOFNiEaZKOVFgcsYJ0ohvWA4lG741Mr5VQpV0NmqmxVt9EDcMXkPtPmqZQql4/s200/Bay+of+Fundy2.jpg" width="200" /></a>The Bay of Fundy (French: Baie de Fundy) is located on the Atlantic Ocean coastline of North America, at the northeast end of the Gulf of Maine between the<a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Canada"> Canadian</a> provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. A small portion of the bay touches the northeast corner of the state of Maine.<br />
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The tides in Canada's Bay of Fundy are the most extreme in the world. Because of the unique shape of the bay, the difference in water level between high tide and low tide can be as much as 48 feet (14 meters). Observing tidal changes over time at any coastal location can show interesting patterns. These patterns can reveal the relationship between tides and the lunar cycle. Bay of Fundy is also popular for their rocks that are as high as four storey building.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2JlqAV1eZOFTJOZMOAL49nw905nIGxyH2NEAiKqqJlyP-xEKDU2v8agOqKCXJDzU5iW-8fNlasFzy4rg_tT2oERpb82sIIOZQDDVqPgtdZRi5z5NA9wIkWKoWyzXpEtJ2gSdgBxM3LUM/s1600/Bay+of+Fundy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2JlqAV1eZOFTJOZMOAL49nw905nIGxyH2NEAiKqqJlyP-xEKDU2v8agOqKCXJDzU5iW-8fNlasFzy4rg_tT2oERpb82sIIOZQDDVqPgtdZRi5z5NA9wIkWKoWyzXpEtJ2gSdgBxM3LUM/s200/Bay+of+Fundy.jpg" width="200" /></a>Twice everyday the Bay of Fundy fills and empties of its 100 billion tonnes of water, creating the highest tides in the world. The height of the tide is 3.5 meters (11ft) along the southwest shore of Nova Scotia and steadily increases as the flood waters travel up the 280 km (174 miles) of shoreline to the head of the Bay where in the Minas Basin the height of the tide can reach 16 meters (53ft).<br />
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The force created by these mighty waters is equal to 8000 locomotives or 25 million horses at the Minas Channel. This energy works within the <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/search/label/Waterfalls">Bay’s waters</a> to stir up nutrients from the ocean floor, the mud flats and salt water marshes providing an abundance of food for the birds, whales, fish and bottom dwellers that visit or call Fundy home.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFrYmfSHVaSggyvZ1PRi0WQw8iKuoA0ceERaDKSwSB1SCNETX7yeV8c8iL9an194J75JzVVlkW36d7ZFeiusPfvu-IjH62GfgXrhnwO_o618cMKkHHNNJe3N-I5kKEWMV4WnrRqf0Yoj0/s1600/Bay+of+Fundy22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFrYmfSHVaSggyvZ1PRi0WQw8iKuoA0ceERaDKSwSB1SCNETX7yeV8c8iL9an194J75JzVVlkW36d7ZFeiusPfvu-IjH62GfgXrhnwO_o618cMKkHHNNJe3N-I5kKEWMV4WnrRqf0Yoj0/s200/Bay+of+Fundy22.jpg" width="200" /></a>Because by its amazing, it is not surprising if Bay of Fundy become the finalist of New 7 Wonders of Nature. Fish, lobster, mussel, scallops, smoked salmon are several foods that you can eat in the Bay of Fundy. Winter is one of the best times to explore the Bay of Fundy, you will be impressed by two-tone seascapes, random ice cakes, frothy of snow and swirling winds.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-84145351094027399472011-11-10T02:28:00.000-08:002011-11-10T02:29:51.450-08:00Crystal Cave of Bermuda<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGh693XSnBOwaL6FCSWMuAOeTCm0mIHyg-KjQNptDRg7o7q9-oZIqkIYDTwxYtoyMoeo5grAZTGsc7MpxSu2aq9jmro0K5Hpx4P0CdymEnRHzhqlFt5uAncgH54SnBtF8hl3CEWywuct0/s1600/Crystal+Cave+of+Bermuda4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGh693XSnBOwaL6FCSWMuAOeTCm0mIHyg-KjQNptDRg7o7q9-oZIqkIYDTwxYtoyMoeo5grAZTGsc7MpxSu2aq9jmro0K5Hpx4P0CdymEnRHzhqlFt5uAncgH54SnBtF8hl3CEWywuct0/s200/Crystal+Cave+of+Bermuda4.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> Crystal caves in Bermuda is about 120 feet under the ground and is one of the largest caves in Bermuda. The caves are the most famous of many subterranean caves in Bermuda and are located in Hamilton Parish, close to Castle Harbor.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVc6THZsNCF7D_hymDkdYyccVdBWoOmw8FGADD4SVp5jf9Wc32RAayUAOP_Uriok-WhaTDOEX0WuNCw2OUpF63kvtX1755pnLDx9ddOXEcxQhku48mkwk5tBReUP519P9YXsG5N2Fvgj8/s1600/Crystal+Cave+of+Bermuda+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVc6THZsNCF7D_hymDkdYyccVdBWoOmw8FGADD4SVp5jf9Wc32RAayUAOP_Uriok-WhaTDOEX0WuNCw2OUpF63kvtX1755pnLDx9ddOXEcxQhku48mkwk5tBReUP519P9YXsG5N2Fvgj8/s200/Crystal+Cave+of+Bermuda+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="200" /></a>The clarity is so perfect that it is possible to see the cave floor, which at one point lies 55 feet below the deep blue underground Cahow Lake. The cave features a variety of formations that include: soda straws and stalactites. However, some crystal formations have been damaged by earthquakes in the far past.<br />
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Crystal is the most famous and visited cave in Bermuda. It's believed to have been discovered by two 14-year-old boys in 1905 when they went looking for their lost ball. Instead of going down via 140 feet of strong rope tied to a tree like they did, you can walk down 83 steps to view the magnificent crystal stalactites and stalagmites. You can only touch two broken-off crystals because they take hundreds of years to grow.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqNrrL0nR9Hojm5ss8HLi85BpqLNvsPudLwc6_W1XuxKGeXzbzb3ZknEMUR2chTnYaqstwgXXaUn2WDrwzF2tpkf7steQcde_FYjHOj0-fvYhL6sDi6pBOGZlkgMr18T6xl5SAXr505zg/s1600/Crystal+Cave+of+Bermuda3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqNrrL0nR9Hojm5ss8HLi85BpqLNvsPudLwc6_W1XuxKGeXzbzb3ZknEMUR2chTnYaqstwgXXaUn2WDrwzF2tpkf7steQcde_FYjHOj0-fvYhL6sDi6pBOGZlkgMr18T6xl5SAXr505zg/s200/Crystal+Cave+of+Bermuda3.jpg" width="200" /></a>The Crystal Caves Bermuda is owned by the Wilkinson family since 1884. It has been dubbed “ Crystal” because of the crystal clear blue pool of water that occupies it.<br />
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Indeed, the water is so clear that its transparency offers a view of the cave floor. In certain points, the cave has a depth of 55 feet below the water surface. Adorning the caves are numerous stalactites and stalagmites formed over several million years.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-1482697532654876082011-11-10T01:00:00.000-08:002011-11-10T03:03:00.035-08:00Jeju Island<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcnmZxJT2ajT90dxYc80abrAJ7qnaSXdhA85T6GNOIZCLamTWyv5p9fUxWvhpmsHRAbUhgR1JmWMR-CbHQEOpW0OJk2kjcVe8Um-IzmYLkBgnCUNHaHQXZoQr1T3VwUwzQpU_0u9C6OE/s1600/Jeju+Island3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcnmZxJT2ajT90dxYc80abrAJ7qnaSXdhA85T6GNOIZCLamTWyv5p9fUxWvhpmsHRAbUhgR1JmWMR-CbHQEOpW0OJk2kjcVe8Um-IzmYLkBgnCUNHaHQXZoQr1T3VwUwzQpU_0u9C6OE/s200/Jeju+Island3.jpg" width="200" /></a>Cheju Island, alternately known as Chejudo or Jejudo, is an oval-shaped volcanic landmass covering 1,845 square kilometers (712 square miles) off the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula. Geologists estimate the island’s age at 2 million years, and archaeological finds suggest that people have lived on the island since prehistoric times. Today, Cheju is both a tourist attraction and home to a <a href="http://destinations-abroad.blogspot.com/2011/10/coron-island-of-philippines.html">United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site.</a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqerwz-Av5MKlx1YsQuo_xOEAM1MKXmbTCTC9n_yL4G2zB01U9hqas1BgT21ys9VsmvV1fyiJ7pxiyZmbweMNlGnUtKFjll5e5BwxFOl8I0K1L7xGh9aLeU77nVUVvCASITfsOSKS-e0/s1600/Jeju+Island.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqerwz-Av5MKlx1YsQuo_xOEAM1MKXmbTCTC9n_yL4G2zB01U9hqas1BgT21ys9VsmvV1fyiJ7pxiyZmbweMNlGnUtKFjll5e5BwxFOl8I0K1L7xGh9aLeU77nVUVvCASITfsOSKS-e0/s200/Jeju+Island.jpg" width="200" /></a> Originally Jeju was an independent country called Tamna. In 662AD Jeju became a province of Goryeo which was a part of present day South Korea. In 1121 Tamna was renamed Chejudo or Jeju Island. In 1910 Jeju and Korea were occupied by the Japanese. After the Second World War Jeju became a province of the Republic of Korea.<br />
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Jejudo Island is sometimes referred to as “Samdado Island” which means “three many” because of its abundance of rocks, women, and wind. It also has a dormant volcano, Mt. Halla, which rises more than 6,397 feet (1,950 meters) above sea level. 360 satellite volcanoes are around the main volcano.<br />
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On this island, there are many women divers known as <b>haenyeo</b>. They age between 40 and 70 years old, and dive into the ocean to search for abalone, shellfish and seaweed to sell. The amazing thing is that they dive into the ocean without any oxygen tanks. Unbelievable but true!<br />
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Jeju island is filled with palm trees, mountains, volcanic tubes and amazing beaches. You can go scuba diving, hiking, sightseeing, museum-hopping, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning, water-sliding, or a million other adventures.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3mrj7Bw3GPruL8JNSaqCrAgl3Lv5uBi0xcZJmyAD_7hzo0WZ9wyWrU-UxHmKib8sTlX2BJlKUfd3qfDvzXUnyEumk0ufPdT-zEASY_zHjCdyhI7_q6Hh8rUpQExJgAXyWAFNgAdR3jvk/s1600/Jeju+Island2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3mrj7Bw3GPruL8JNSaqCrAgl3Lv5uBi0xcZJmyAD_7hzo0WZ9wyWrU-UxHmKib8sTlX2BJlKUfd3qfDvzXUnyEumk0ufPdT-zEASY_zHjCdyhI7_q6Hh8rUpQExJgAXyWAFNgAdR3jvk/s200/Jeju+Island2.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="200" /></a>It's truly a must-see if you're in Korea for work or travel. Come for a weekend or a week, it's easy and cheap to get there on a quick flight from Seoul on one of the many discount carriers. Or, you can take the ferry from Busan or Mokpo as well. Visitors to Korea often list Jeju Island as their favorite part of the trip.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-72562604651819856012011-11-08T06:31:00.000-08:002011-11-10T02:35:51.375-08:00Puerto Princesa Underground River<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiDJR3zCwWSkk66yiymACkcytcw59FAONJYTYRcs1RvzySel6LJ_EnuDra45_BD4pKuY0wbzR78tCyE5l3bIOAXgarPG6J7c5dcmYf83O4Q3gRetkSCpqo7ZqKhNRGfSDbHnofOWNywg/s1600/Puerto+Princesa+Underground+River2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijiDJR3zCwWSkk66yiymACkcytcw59FAONJYTYRcs1RvzySel6LJ_EnuDra45_BD4pKuY0wbzR78tCyE5l3bIOAXgarPG6J7c5dcmYf83O4Q3gRetkSCpqo7ZqKhNRGfSDbHnofOWNywg/s200/Puerto+Princesa+Underground+River2.jpg" width="200" /></a>The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park ( Also previously known as the St. Paul subteranean river) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about 50 kilometers north of the city of Puerto Princesa in the province of Palawan, Philippines. It contains the renowned Subterranean River, thought to be the longest navigable underground river system in the world. The National Park is part of the Saint Paul Mountain Range situated on the northern coast of the island.<br />
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The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world's longest.<br />
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The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain-to-the-sea ecosystem and has some of the most important forests in Asia.<br />
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Because of its natural wonders, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a key destination for local and international tourists alike. According to the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development website, the park gets an annual income of about Php 5 million. This finances the maintenance, managed by the Protected Areas Management Board (PAMB) headed by the City Government of Puerto Princesa.<br />
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In order to get to the National Park, you must take the Puerto-Roxas road which goes all the way to Sabang, where the park is located. There are also daily buses which leave Puerto Princesa's San Jose bus terminal at 7am, and fare costs are at around Php 300. Two or three jeepneys also take the same route, leaving the terminal at the same time, but are cheaper at Php 200. Trips take three hours.<br />
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To explore the Subterranean River, one must secure a permit at the Tourist Information and Assistance Center at the Sabang pier. This costs Php 150 for Filipinos and Php 200 for foreigners. The office can also arrange boat transport to the river (round trip P700, 15 minutes). Then after a five minute walk to the actual entrance, you will be given a lifejacket and helmet, and assigned a boat and driver for the trip to the cave.<br />
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The PPSRNP was established on March 26, 1971, by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 835 issued by the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos. Formerly known as the St. Paul Subterranean National Park, it initially comprised of 3,901 hectares of terrestrial reservation. To ensure long-term viability, former President Joseph E. Estrada signed Proclamation No. 212 on November 16, 1999 expanding the area of the Park to 22,202 hectares that now includes the entire catchment for the Underground River and significant forest important for biodiversity conservation.<br />
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It was also renamed to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park to properly identifying it with the place. The PPSRNP was also declared as a National Geological Monument on December 11, 2003 by the National Committee on Geological Sciences (NCGS).Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-66188969977031266672011-11-08T05:27:00.000-08:002011-11-08T05:27:23.915-08:00Angel Falls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEugT2uFmwecWbVBCVDlqunYcBzKl7J7ZvCPDOi-M4h2sqTpK7wl6zlhftCtQFTcbgB7WwK3faWK_hCSsyshbtqITy76DpO5OJsGlIbNx_qMFKD7nr93WYY34s2EdATomsGChB7wCzak/s1600/Angel+Falls1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEugT2uFmwecWbVBCVDlqunYcBzKl7J7ZvCPDOi-M4h2sqTpK7wl6zlhftCtQFTcbgB7WwK3faWK_hCSsyshbtqITy76DpO5OJsGlIbNx_qMFKD7nr93WYY34s2EdATomsGChB7wCzak/s200/Angel+Falls1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Angel Falls or Salto Angel is the world's highest free-falling waterfall at 978 metres (3,212 feet) with an uninterrupted drop of 807 metres (2,647 feet). It is located on an unnamed tributary of the Rio Caroni, in the Canaima National Park, Venezuela.<br />
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Angel Falls-the world's tallest waterfall-is one of the eight natural wonders of the world. You are there, after a long, hot hike, swimming in one of the refreshing natural pools beneath the towering falls.<br />
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The waterfall can only be easily seen from across the gorge, from several hundred feet away, and even after a good rain the night before, there was not much water going over the cliff. The falls also faces north, which makes for some difficult lighting on a sunny day.<br />
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You look up and see a rainbow created from the dance of the mist and the tropical sun. As you swim in the clear waters with your traveling companions, you sense a spiritual force, a mysterious energy that soothes you. You lean back and float in the natural pool and realize that you are far way from everything, but there is no other place that you would rather be. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgis3LSkIZ2X-HquVMdvE_GRhixO5ObUN9AX8cmxn6dym8ZzA6XAk8ZKg32iVXDMERquxCcEUr3c6sZ02OXbBc9yxK4zew443OiVLvmtVZoxkGjQBrmik3lQOmjR7D-tU62QzZvNmFbVxw/s1600/Angel+Falls12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgis3LSkIZ2X-HquVMdvE_GRhixO5ObUN9AX8cmxn6dym8ZzA6XAk8ZKg32iVXDMERquxCcEUr3c6sZ02OXbBc9yxK4zew443OiVLvmtVZoxkGjQBrmik3lQOmjR7D-tU62QzZvNmFbVxw/s200/Angel+Falls12.jpg" width="200" /></a>Although first sighted in the early 20th century by the explorer Ernesto de Santa Cruz, the waterfall was not known to the world until its official discovery by the American aviator, James Crawford Angel, on a flight whilst searching for gold. Angel was born in Springfield, Missouri in 1899. The falls are currently named "Angel Falls" after him; interestingly enough, the indigenous name for the falls was "Devil's Mouth". <br />
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The official height was determined by a National Geographic Society survey in 1949 (see Jungle Journey to the World's Highest Waterfall by Ruth Robertson). David Mott's book, Angels Four, chronicles the first successful climb up the face of Auyan Tepui (Devil's Mountain) to the top of the falls. The falls are one of Venezuela's top tourist attractions. <br />
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<b>Getting There: <br />
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As stated, access to Canaima National Park is by air to the village of Canaima, about 50 km away from the falls. From there, you take either a smaller plane and fly to an airstrip at Canaima Lagoon, or travel by river to the lagoon. From the lagoon, you hike to a view point of the falls.<br />
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There are also daily flights via Puerto Ordaz connecting Canaima airstrip with the major cities of Venezuela. The airstrip is a short jeep-train ride from nearby Lodges. Check flights from your area to Caracas or other Venezuelan cities with connections to Ciudad Bolicar and Canaima. From this page, you can also browse hotels, rental cars, and special deals.<br />
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<b>When to Go: </b><br />
Any time of year. However, the falls depend on rainfall, so in dry season, between December and April, the falls are less spectacular. During the rest of the year, with greater rainfall, the falls are heavier, but clouds often obscure the top of the Auyantepui.<br />
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The climate of the great savanna plateau is temperate with a mean annual temperature of 24.5° C with the temperatures on tepui summits as low as 0° C during the night.<br />
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Peru is classified as an Andean country, yet the Amazon jungle takes up more than 60% of the country. And its reach was once far greater, between 13-16% of the total size of the Amazon. During colonial times, the viceroyalty of Peru continued to lose land with the advance of the Portuguese, resulting in the treaties of Tordesillas and San lldefonso. The creation of new regions, such as New Granada and Río de la Plata, also affected the size of the Peruvian Amazon. Further territory was lost during wars fought against Gran Colombia, Colombia and Ecuador. A further blow was dealt during the Acre war, between Brazil and Bolivia, in which Peru’s borders were moved, violating terms set out in the earlier treaties.<br />
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Despite the large presence of the Amazon, only 13% of Peruvians live there, while 30% of Peruvians live in Lima, on the coast. A large percentage of the Peruvian population are descendants from more than 60 existing Amazon ethnicities, speaking a range of languages, yet for the large majority, the Peruvian Amazon is an unknown and exotic place.<br />
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<b>The Peruvian Amazon is traditionally divided into two distinct ecoregions:</b><br />
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It contains long and powerful rivers such as the Apurimac, Mantaro, Amazon, Urubamba, Ucayali, Huallaga, Marañón, Putumayo, Yavarí, Napo, Pastaza, Madre de Dios, Manu, Purus, Yurua and rio Tigre. The Apurimac River is the Amazon River’s greatest contributor.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1esPD12i3I0Pw6-KhPyEC0_EH0Wh9vtzExgfySZU0WcXiTpXiKe49TbmyMN6CSkA6RNa68CzkNlzeENFnuEyO4BbTl756u78_4Jtjywg0WPW6RBoJCSadBYcdWbkRRjMDKDlL7E8yCo/s1600/Peruvian+Amazon56.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd1esPD12i3I0Pw6-KhPyEC0_EH0Wh9vtzExgfySZU0WcXiTpXiKe49TbmyMN6CSkA6RNa68CzkNlzeENFnuEyO4BbTl756u78_4Jtjywg0WPW6RBoJCSadBYcdWbkRRjMDKDlL7E8yCo/s200/Peruvian+Amazon56.jpg" width="200" /></a>The highland jungle (in Spanish Selva Alta) is also called Rupa-Rupa region, andean jungle, ceja de selva. This ecoregion extends into the eastern foothills of the Andes, between 1000 to 3800 m above the sea level. The eastern slopes of the Andes are home to a great variety of fauna and flora due to the different altitudes and climates within the region. Temperatures are warm in the lowlands and colder in higher altitudes. There are many endemic fauna because of the isolation caused by the rugged terrain of this area.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-40920459919217840692011-11-07T22:23:00.000-08:002011-11-07T22:23:09.268-08:00Pamukkale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bnDOk2EgIk26B2jiEipuIkrPOQ-tT1Lu48tq9iPLvQmpLs_jiI4Ya3Am_Ezo5TshLa9mX4RzjrjEkQnqkQ8a1fkI-4dor1SuaIp28kyCMkMn9_Hve-Pcn9oQuPExHHL1xj6rGxwzuRk/s1600/Pamukkale%252C+Denizli1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4bnDOk2EgIk26B2jiEipuIkrPOQ-tT1Lu48tq9iPLvQmpLs_jiI4Ya3Am_Ezo5TshLa9mX4RzjrjEkQnqkQ8a1fkI-4dor1SuaIp28kyCMkMn9_Hve-Pcn9oQuPExHHL1xj6rGxwzuRk/s200/Pamukkale%252C+Denizli1.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Located 20 kilometers from the town of Denizli in the Aegean region of Turkey, Pamukkale is one of the most interesting places in the world, justly famous not only for the entrancing beauty of its unique geological formations but also for its historical remains.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtZCrrZjQNugG5jIfUwYfS7Rhtka_UsbI1GSPpQMxtbOs-H1k0vSIvIap-w7G2uP5S3H4KpB6SOk4VZ_AwSXlfvzAppSPEPCB4Gs9Sz0CQ6bTdM78dd0jYeJ82cmBWiFMJ-pw4UqBkgU/s1600/Pamukkale%252C+Denizli2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtZCrrZjQNugG5jIfUwYfS7Rhtka_UsbI1GSPpQMxtbOs-H1k0vSIvIap-w7G2uP5S3H4KpB6SOk4VZ_AwSXlfvzAppSPEPCB4Gs9Sz0CQ6bTdM78dd0jYeJ82cmBWiFMJ-pw4UqBkgU/s200/Pamukkale%252C+Denizli2.jpg" width="200" /></a>Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where the hot springs were believed to have healing powers, so the city became the center of a pagan cult in antiquity and a spa resort today.<br />
The city was on the borders of Caria, Lycia and Phrygia and had a mixed population. Citizens were usually involved in the wool industry and little has changed as it is still a textile center.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP73ZNuiaukbAHOxY3PTEmQB_EhfW54SrgdwzsWp8TCR0B7NgnI0XIeX3_BM1I7r316S0NkzAikv3aAV2Mw0tlaJcre5EIV4RpwhejYpI4O_eTL3glfZMcoMq5iMAdl1OzJ04ymM2nD-o/s1600/Pamukkale%252C+Denizli.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP73ZNuiaukbAHOxY3PTEmQB_EhfW54SrgdwzsWp8TCR0B7NgnI0XIeX3_BM1I7r316S0NkzAikv3aAV2Mw0tlaJcre5EIV4RpwhejYpI4O_eTL3glfZMcoMq5iMAdl1OzJ04ymM2nD-o/s200/Pamukkale%252C+Denizli.jpg" width="200" /></a>The calcium oxide-rich waters flowing down the southern slope of Caldag located north of the ruins have, over the millennia, built up deposits of white travertine on the plateau thus fully justifying both the site's ancient name of Hierapolis (Holy City) and its modern one of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRp9tjvzKX_xhmzBipwGZPjvGQ1-vndtbwr7_VkWCfs0OHTde1KYM9byMHa5pdm3ReoTeWaMCLAfIGMB28LpC4tbgyuWCfreKF5e3ERAmDKULGCS_J72FIK-4215RS0nf1jgM-U_-4n0/s1600/pamukkale-denizli4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRp9tjvzKX_xhmzBipwGZPjvGQ1-vndtbwr7_VkWCfs0OHTde1KYM9byMHa5pdm3ReoTeWaMCLAfIGMB28LpC4tbgyuWCfreKF5e3ERAmDKULGCS_J72FIK-4215RS0nf1jgM-U_-4n0/s200/pamukkale-denizli4.jpg" width="200" /></a>Ancient Hierapolis appears to have been founded by King Eumenes II of Pergamon and its name is derived from Hiera, the wife of King Telephos, the legendary founder of Pergamon. The city became subject to Rome in 133 BC. In 17 BC. during the reign of Tiberius it suffered a heavy earthquake that substantially destroyed the city, requiring it to be rebuilt. In the 2nd and 3rd centuries, it reached the height of its development as a Roman thermal bath center.The temperature of water is like 33°C -35,5°C .Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-2593285148576450752011-11-07T21:14:00.000-08:002011-11-07T21:14:40.348-08:00Niagara Falls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPaB-VXJ5SwiZY5kq7tnGYPzJm6lEL-Y_PoMBYGGGjnEEDeOWzQDSYsCSticclsljN4EjbEykDd3VhvTro5Qku32YF61uykgQwUh69OACIkNZ4ccmIqJsASavR_lyAvUQCygvcpBNT9Uw/s1600/Niagara+Falls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPaB-VXJ5SwiZY5kq7tnGYPzJm6lEL-Y_PoMBYGGGjnEEDeOWzQDSYsCSticclsljN4EjbEykDd3VhvTro5Qku32YF61uykgQwUh69OACIkNZ4ccmIqJsASavR_lyAvUQCygvcpBNT9Uw/s200/Niagara+Falls.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> The Niagara Falls are located on the border between Canada and the USA, about 100 km south of Toronto. Also often referred to as the <b>honeymoon capital</b>. It has been the backdrop to many honeymoons, proposals, daredevil stunts, and even key moments in the history of the United States<br />
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It is also one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. People come from all over the world to see Niagara Falls (or simply the Falls as they are sometimes referred) to. They are one of the natural wonders of the world. One look at the mesmerizing and cascading waters and you will know why. Both the sight and the thunderous sound of the water falling will bring you under the spell of these magical falls found in central Canada. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwJgSiZpsrWiysmuLWQeCjwD-6kjlyV_iBvFPKYQYgoKzed7MPM16MzPBJ4aP37RDpEXN4CUnI0wcMVaFUGuHDY449NoD9bLi1i2RrN9B6SuLwu1QgWFxEBRRVBJZ0VIEBfcgIf5vq9o/s1600/Niagara+Falls3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwJgSiZpsrWiysmuLWQeCjwD-6kjlyV_iBvFPKYQYgoKzed7MPM16MzPBJ4aP37RDpEXN4CUnI0wcMVaFUGuHDY449NoD9bLi1i2RrN9B6SuLwu1QgWFxEBRRVBJZ0VIEBfcgIf5vq9o/s200/Niagara+Falls3.jpg" width="200" /></a>Niagara Falls is also the largest waterfall (by volume) in North America. The falls actually consists of three separate components - Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. Combined, the falls has an average discharge of a mind boggling over 7000 cubic meters per second. Over 90% of the volume is over the Horseshoe Falls.<br />
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The falls contributes a large amount of hydroelectric power to the power grid in the Eastern US and Canada. In fact, there's a statue of Nikola Tesla at the falls, who was the first to successfully turn the energy of falling water from Niagara Falls into electricity that was distributed for private and industrial use.<br />
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Though hydroelectricity has been controversial in terms of the environment (and especially a bane for waterfalling), there's no denying the critical role it has played in allowing certain cities (and even whole economies) to be built up and thrive. The human intervention has also meant the flow of the Niagara River has been regulated in a way that actually slows down the erosion of the falls and improves flood control.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrnQFGBRYRlV5qSMgBgnStowCQnsh7p0WpJovNMfu8HX5ySxJg6vzHhK5tgyFwGYTe4XawkzX-KOsj0-TjyK2UpOnM87OpgDag2qCAOZgjKkrb2IApj3yuxyGxc0lZh_pGTN0OYL_2Fs/s1600/Niagara_Falls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrnQFGBRYRlV5qSMgBgnStowCQnsh7p0WpJovNMfu8HX5ySxJg6vzHhK5tgyFwGYTe4XawkzX-KOsj0-TjyK2UpOnM87OpgDag2qCAOZgjKkrb2IApj3yuxyGxc0lZh_pGTN0OYL_2Fs/s200/Niagara_Falls.jpg" width="200" /></a>Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-70704134002518838242011-11-07T20:23:00.000-08:002011-11-07T20:23:42.815-08:00Perhentian Island<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVJrq8u5l94Acx7maxFyDUFUplssPbp28Jg0i1bzopDes_OdDAXauUedcnm21hYDqfb3XSPFUx8FXOJFDUEslUEb4jGW0km1v_6fywnqN9ij7SvLV5UgLuyyDf0yxibGEpU5VsZL1rOQI/s1600/Perhentian+Island.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVJrq8u5l94Acx7maxFyDUFUplssPbp28Jg0i1bzopDes_OdDAXauUedcnm21hYDqfb3XSPFUx8FXOJFDUEslUEb4jGW0km1v_6fywnqN9ij7SvLV5UgLuyyDf0yxibGEpU5VsZL1rOQI/s200/Perhentian+Island.JPG" width="200" /></a></div> Perhentian Island or Pulau Perhentian - Lying just 18 kilometre from Jertih Terengganu and 60 from Kota Bharu Kelantan in Peninsular Malaysia. This beautiful island is famous among travelers for its soft sandy beaches and laid back lifestyle. Perhentian Island is accessible from the small fishing port of Kuala Besut, 25 minutes by speed boat or a leisurely 90 minute sea journey by colorful traditional boat.<br />
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Perhentian is warm and tropical with some of the best beaches in the region. The Island has over 20 fringing reefs, great for scuba diving and snorkelling.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnbAl9__wwz_OgjUS4wBVlFqc4g-20IjaztmObzER8woJeRCJG_VUPBnxYZ8crODtvX2AvmX_MgmB4xiZoPAKWPBf_ab5dPgMEKHNboIi02IZ_TANBj_1vWE9nRT3UrdvZKCdTtxwink/s1600/Perhentian+Island2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnbAl9__wwz_OgjUS4wBVlFqc4g-20IjaztmObzER8woJeRCJG_VUPBnxYZ8crODtvX2AvmX_MgmB4xiZoPAKWPBf_ab5dPgMEKHNboIi02IZ_TANBj_1vWE9nRT3UrdvZKCdTtxwink/s200/Perhentian+Island2.jpg" width="200" /></a>There are two small islands that form the Perhentian Islands. The names are Perhentian Besar, the larger of the two and popular among couples and families with children, and Perhentian Kecil, the smaller island and very popular among budget travelers<br />
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The two jewels located 45 min away by boat from the Est seaside of North of Malaysia. As a consequence, it is in the China Sea we can swiw there. These two twin islands are a part of Terrenganu State, but we have to cross Kelantan State to reach them, which is located at the extreme North of Malaysia, and has a borderline with Thailand. This State, as his neighbour State, is a rigorist islamic State, where for instance the law forbid alcohols. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIbYWJuMlPGMM4u_BL_4CRdVl2LBzB29DoX6ween0XznoJB6An7Pp2vfHEyEi74PVgDK-g5oeYD8ey3TYh8arDRfL6aJFQKsdwm7sPDfQRzTtbv2hnBZUw-SPr3g31S1JLf4hHqllFUI/s1600/Perhentian+Island1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIbYWJuMlPGMM4u_BL_4CRdVl2LBzB29DoX6ween0XznoJB6An7Pp2vfHEyEi74PVgDK-g5oeYD8ey3TYh8arDRfL6aJFQKsdwm7sPDfQRzTtbv2hnBZUw-SPr3g31S1JLf4hHqllFUI/s200/Perhentian+Island1.jpg" width="200" /></a>The islands have a number of activities on its beaches and forests, with the most popular being snorkeling and scuba diving. The more relaxing pursuits are sunbathing and swimming and, apart from these, the island also offers activities like canoeing, jungle trekking, fishing and island hopping.<br />
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Owing to the islands' protected status, the main tourist activities have minimal environmental impact. This makes Pulau Perhentian famous in the region for its stunning preserved natural world and diverse marine life.<br />
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The monsoon season peaks between November and March every year. You can expect more rain and rough seas and most resorts are typically closed from end October through end-February. Peak season is between July and August and prices rise accordingly. During off-peak times, rates are negotiable. You may need to book well in advance during peak time and also for public holidays and weekends. Note that most budget resorts do not accept bookings and handle guests on a walk-in basis only. <br />
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<b>Climate</b><br />
Equatorial with fairly uniform temperatures year-round, ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF). Humidity is high (85-95%). Annual rainfall varies from 2,000mm to 2,500mm and most rain can be expected between November and February.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-52157971797333182011-11-06T01:37:00.000-07:002011-11-06T01:37:47.303-07:00Mauritius Island<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ5-JTwJhL-g4Si7FE3nAGd2Flcjfx06pR1OgLvbv7CMLiaib3vdoWHreqwvyjceYf9HtlqqMeoww6PrjU4rs9s2nRK7gLK9mk19un-Bp9iQdxPeUJvTrsMUOtFILoIDui4cuQGHoZTp8/s1600/Mauritius+Island6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ5-JTwJhL-g4Si7FE3nAGd2Flcjfx06pR1OgLvbv7CMLiaib3vdoWHreqwvyjceYf9HtlqqMeoww6PrjU4rs9s2nRK7gLK9mk19un-Bp9iQdxPeUJvTrsMUOtFILoIDui4cuQGHoZTp8/s200/Mauritius+Island6.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> Mauritius (Île aux Cerfs Island) is a small tropical island situated in the turquoise southwest Indian Ocean. Mauritius measures 67 km ( 42 miles) in length and 46 km ( 29 miles ) at its widest point. With an area of approximately 1860 square kilometers ( 730 sq miles ), the size of Mauritius equals about that of the English county of Surrey or South Africa's Cape Peninsula and False Bay.<br />
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Mauritius was discovered in 1505 by a Portuguese sailor but was then conquered by the Dutch, French and British. The country gained independence in 1968, has grown into a developing country and has one of Africa's highest per capita incomes.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVSCgnqsjxEpz-mh7tGZJsCMyMi9F1u91zi7T0KFHhngXDqIpBkkdxquHVh78l-yoC6zA4i7V8Nok1F1ZNOks9MaFxYFK_hCYJpJh2ePUDhlEyR-k7-g5MKtV2FSehvjnkDglqqtoUT4/s1600/Mauritius+Island1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVSCgnqsjxEpz-mh7tGZJsCMyMi9F1u91zi7T0KFHhngXDqIpBkkdxquHVh78l-yoC6zA4i7V8Nok1F1ZNOks9MaFxYFK_hCYJpJh2ePUDhlEyR-k7-g5MKtV2FSehvjnkDglqqtoUT4/s200/Mauritius+Island1.jpg" width="200" /></a>Mauritius is the perfect holiday destination with no visa or vaccinations needed and with only 3 hours time difference there's no jet lag to worry about. Temperatures stay high all year round so you know your holiday to Mauritius will be sunny and warm whenever you go.<br />
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<b>Climate</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglc4j78m_cdMkA0ZuLieVZ5VdEB1GH4YbER7vD1igpfU125CZbGuDCCN6-4aYyuDtctZVbmW6TNoi0UzXBKnp06xVfeolHJi6l0wpvLPEev66zESnHj8TfmxFIssI4vDH9Mrswilif2xI/s1600/Mauritius+Island.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglc4j78m_cdMkA0ZuLieVZ5VdEB1GH4YbER7vD1igpfU125CZbGuDCCN6-4aYyuDtctZVbmW6TNoi0UzXBKnp06xVfeolHJi6l0wpvLPEev66zESnHj8TfmxFIssI4vDH9Mrswilif2xI/s200/Mauritius+Island.jpg" width="200" /></a>Tropical, modified by southeast trade winds; warm, dry winter (May to November); hot, wet, humid summer (November to May); Natural hazards : Tropical cyclones (November to April);but most cyclones usually occur from the end of December until March. Mauritius has only two seasons, winter and summer. There is not much temperature differences between the two seasons of the year.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-62259603613306889662011-11-05T20:21:00.000-07:002011-11-05T20:21:27.867-07:00Mini-Europe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWtvrKuUM5TM1IFrTfNIue9APzhiIuWRUu5pb6f6nAgL4rRBwgoh5tK9d66HH1gotrO6q5OsdP1_TtPBOMuEWeFRFMII1SMaiCk3BSdnRKLcTBnSte0ISUHml91YkyGD4vZEM-Uf-vYTA/s1600/Mini-Europe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWtvrKuUM5TM1IFrTfNIue9APzhiIuWRUu5pb6f6nAgL4rRBwgoh5tK9d66HH1gotrO6q5OsdP1_TtPBOMuEWeFRFMII1SMaiCk3BSdnRKLcTBnSte0ISUHml91YkyGD4vZEM-Uf-vYTA/s200/Mini-Europe.jpg" width="200" /></a>Mini-Europe is a miniature park located at the foot of the Atomium in Brussels, Belgium. It has the reproductions of the most attractive monuments in the European Union on show, at a scale of 1:25.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-fqUgaXvhru5Evdnq2fCYjFCLU-qQ5-wEgqWiwR9gV1ab7GQ1Y6F2eEnbQcfxuf4bDoUW0jX_JdkH8uHtJHqnnP4E4nynevnCpu-xzL-9hjusOeOcN6bIskfaIcHEfeTBHSrKXd8ezY/s1600/Mini-Europe1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-fqUgaXvhru5Evdnq2fCYjFCLU-qQ5-wEgqWiwR9gV1ab7GQ1Y6F2eEnbQcfxuf4bDoUW0jX_JdkH8uHtJHqnnP4E4nynevnCpu-xzL-9hjusOeOcN6bIskfaIcHEfeTBHSrKXd8ezY/s200/Mini-Europe1.jpg" width="200" /></a>The park contains numerous live action models (train, mills, eruption of Mount Vesuvius, Airbus, cable cars, etc). A guide gives the details on all the monuments. At the end of the visit, the “Spirit of Europe” exhibition gives an interactive overview of the European Union in the form of multimedia games. The park is built on an area of 24,000 m². The initial investment was of €10 million in 1989, on its inauguration by Prince Philip of Belgium.<br />
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The park was created in 1989 and features 350 monuments and live action models, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa, an erupting Mount Vesuvius, and Big Ben including its famous chimes. The buildings represent roughly 80 cities in the EU, most of which were financed by their respective countries or regions.<br />
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Building the monuments</b><br />
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The monuments were chosen for the quality of their architecture or their European symbolism. After this initial selection process, plans and photos needed to be found.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdn6HxMeB9Pr2WUng0OqWVm-fc0JpXCAZigelKNtYFlF2dC1XxkP6ml_UC46H5YUBWSdXWhCsHK1MeDGYFGapnwbfEmSXT5xJJ0aylwqG6UI23eGVIa3Eh5y9ZHQ_TcIO7g-OUkEVuOw/s1600/Mini-Europe3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdn6HxMeB9Pr2WUng0OqWVm-fc0JpXCAZigelKNtYFlF2dC1XxkP6ml_UC46H5YUBWSdXWhCsHK1MeDGYFGapnwbfEmSXT5xJJ0aylwqG6UI23eGVIa3Eh5y9ZHQ_TcIO7g-OUkEVuOw/s200/Mini-Europe3.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYw8-TeWUL6odVAfu8RhYGzr_CJZi7cj_-fkA84lvaTRcpSUKWipHw-hhG_IN028Gs-0CxOJu9fPgp0UfqMIQqT2n7lbt-HDa7tZG-J12XKKKoFBBxieUSlB_rlxEXG2TM5GxGcZdRqxI/s1600/Mini-Europe5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYw8-TeWUL6odVAfu8RhYGzr_CJZi7cj_-fkA84lvaTRcpSUKWipHw-hhG_IN028Gs-0CxOJu9fPgp0UfqMIQqT2n7lbt-HDa7tZG-J12XKKKoFBBxieUSlB_rlxEXG2TM5GxGcZdRqxI/s200/Mini-Europe5.jpg" width="200" /></a>This stage cost over €200,000 in research. Most of the monuments are made using moulds. The parts are made from various types of material, and then copied using silicone moulding. The final copy used to be cast from epoxy resin, but now polyester is used. Three of the monuments were made out of stone (e.g. the tower of Pisa, in marble).<br />
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A new computer-assisted milling procedure was used for two of the models. Though the buildings might be small in size, much attention to detail has been paid in their creation. With the exception of a few stone structures, most of the monuments were created using a silicone mold and epoxy resin or polyester casts.<br />
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The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela took 24,000 hours to build, and the Grand Place of Brussels cost roughly €350,000 to complete.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-58747699579452357782011-11-04T22:52:00.000-07:002011-11-04T22:52:42.452-07:00Heart Attacks & Drinking Warm WaterHeart Attacks And Drinking Warm Water <br />
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For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer . It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal. <br />
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<b>Common Symptoms Of Heart Attack... </b><br />
A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting . Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.<br />
You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-37473586831108659702011-11-04T21:41:00.000-07:002011-11-11T19:20:17.053-08:00Eating fruits<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ZGgfee7SXyRubTk2hBG-DVmxnFumUbUYB-gpobQ5Vomg_Q1-TicUDjdSPIJ10KT9xY356z37EyDDTF3h7sPcOlsANRFghua4SB1makndEyzACVfsWWWN4AfNNI0jAMbI98lM0dMpGV4/s1600/fruits.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ZGgfee7SXyRubTk2hBG-DVmxnFumUbUYB-gpobQ5Vomg_Q1-TicUDjdSPIJ10KT9xY356z37EyDDTF3h7sPcOlsANRFghua4SB1makndEyzACVfsWWWN4AfNNI0jAMbI98lM0dMpGV4/s200/fruits.jpg" width="200" /></a>We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat. <br />
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What is the correct way of eating fruits? <br />
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IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! * FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. <br />
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If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities. <br />
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FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so. <br />
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In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.... <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAOThIblx_GrN4IQMeDDvyQbbwTdMisE4wNxmAjz1cIDLlUBt9Chl_N3fID4upbg6PXesRSszVT7lVVbv-UISU2rOh-f48Pflc__IacntyhvDxhJKbFRuHZI2uFiJ72OuutFgjgiuUmo8/s1600/fruits1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAOThIblx_GrN4IQMeDDvyQbbwTdMisE4wNxmAjz1cIDLlUBt9Chl_N3fID4upbg6PXesRSszVT7lVVbv-UISU2rOh-f48Pflc__IacntyhvDxhJKbFRuHZI2uFiJ72OuutFgjgiuUmo8/s200/fruits1.jpg" width="200" /></a>So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining — every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc — actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat! <br />
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Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach. <br />
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There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.<br />
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When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIzhxsJKN9J4tb0X8_qdTspvrf_lGKp0F5jRG5KyFWgI9j0UIpMTYtGbziJrL17VDvh7Ly1O71jQiT6VcW1UFdWBnl-bUT-hfoO78tSzRvc9fZjVDhv8TUXFNBta2Hx_iQtukFiuBGEA/s1600/fruits2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIzhxsJKN9J4tb0X8_qdTspvrf_lGKp0F5jRG5KyFWgI9j0UIpMTYtGbziJrL17VDvh7Ly1O71jQiT6VcW1UFdWBnl-bUT-hfoO78tSzRvc9fZjVDhv8TUXFNBta2Hx_iQtukFiuBGEA/s200/fruits2.jpg" width="200" /></a>But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look! <br />
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KIWI:Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange. <br />
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APPLE:An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke. <br />
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STRAWBERRY:Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals. <br />
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ORANGE :Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxerCLkuZVqMvybwwja-eMkOoB7fDoQEnO8MlkSWMWWH5ccUlNpOr_1VDfpYNWCFJP9Qo8XKKwYXDh_CkoN63CC9Og5hH0UUqMApEuin-QwA07Lb7vZenMusFr1krB7v3DlVxup_1r8h8/s1600/fruits3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxerCLkuZVqMvybwwja-eMkOoB7fDoQEnO8MlkSWMWWH5ccUlNpOr_1VDfpYNWCFJP9Qo8XKKwYXDh_CkoN63CC9Og5hH0UUqMApEuin-QwA07Lb7vZenMusFr1krB7v3DlVxup_1r8h8/s200/fruits3.jpg" width="200" /></a>WATERMELON:Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene — the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium. <br />
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GUAVA & PAPAYA:Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content.. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnI_W6V5sATydW2hlvYKm_evlR6pIdcrIVlit_MlNBPzq64pZdn1HBmj01abuAfTd2KYFTxW3p6NL18YTMxl4xwy6opbbqAbXbuQ3CS3dox8TdYNmu0eii5LDIniH-McXAkS-jOJ3bIR8/s1600/fruits+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnI_W6V5sATydW2hlvYKm_evlR6pIdcrIVlit_MlNBPzq64pZdn1HBmj01abuAfTd2KYFTxW3p6NL18YTMxl4xwy6opbbqAbXbuQ3CS3dox8TdYNmu0eii5LDIniH-McXAkS-jOJ3bIR8/s200/fruits+5.jpg" width="200" /></a>Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer!Can u believe this?? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine.. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal. <br />
Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-55184662415865550202011-11-04T20:20:00.000-07:002011-11-04T20:32:58.556-07:00Amsterdam Red Light District<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPE8Fk0miq1UV4wTaTZO3erQhDYeALJnTJZtRH2h-9ufB3mzeGGMXBd2jOe4ixiPlxsLFyA_vnwjkrHZC9rJVTRwwj76bf1pt09nEwlemNYxEaUUwHuIIR2dRpc0-hTbWhlt2Ncrg_7Y/s1600/amsterdam+red+light+district2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPE8Fk0miq1UV4wTaTZO3erQhDYeALJnTJZtRH2h-9ufB3mzeGGMXBd2jOe4ixiPlxsLFyA_vnwjkrHZC9rJVTRwwj76bf1pt09nEwlemNYxEaUUwHuIIR2dRpc0-hTbWhlt2Ncrg_7Y/s200/amsterdam+red+light+district2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div> The Red Light District Amsterdam is a beautiful area and the later it gets, the busier it gets.<br />
And the darker it gets, the more obvious the glow of the fluorescent red lights above the many windows in the area becomes.<br />
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There are three red light disticts in Amsterdam. The biggest of these is Rosse Burt between Niuewenmarket and the Centraal Sration (sometimes refered to as Walletjes or De Wallen), is a maze of small alleys with old buildings that have been divided into 1 bedroom studios.<br />
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'De Wallen' also known as the Red Light District is one of the most famous districts in Amsterdam and a major tourist attraction. It is a network of alleys containing several hundred tiny one-room apartments rented by female prostitutes (and some ladyboys) who offer their services from behind a window. It also has a number of sex shops, sex theatres, peep shows, a sex museum, a cannabis museum and a number of coffee shops offering various cannabis products.<br />
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The occupants of the studios are sex workers, male and female who sell sex to sex tourists The workers, often minimally dressed, stand at windows or glass doors that open directly on to the street. The other two red light districts are De pijp behind the Rijksmuseum and at Singel between Raadhuistraat and the Central Station.<br />
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The price for the service provided by the girls in Red Light District can vary, depending on where the girls is situated, as well as how good she looks. Visitors will see very many types of girls so there is each for each taste. The most important thing for the ones willing to feel this pleasure closer is that in exchange for an amount of €50 one can spend 15 to 20 minutes next to a girl who will satisfy you with her best techniques. Nudeness may cost extra in some cases. Moreover, kissing on the lips may cost you extra as well. If you decide to spend one hour together with a prostitute in Red Light District then prepare yourself to spend at least €150.<br />
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Over 40% of Amsterdam sex workers work in traditional brothels which are private houses. The remainder work in sex clubs night clubs and through escort agencies.<br />
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<b>A word of warning</b><br />
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Although the area is generally safe there are some things you should be aware of:<br />
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-The girls do not like to be photographed, if you take a photograph you risk a confrontation with one of the pimps.<br />
-Do not buy drugs on the street, it is dangerous and you probably get fake stuff anyway.<br />
-The area is generally safe, but be aware of pick pockets. Don't let your wallet hang out of your jeans and always keep an eye on your belongings when sitting at a cafe terrace. Use your common sense, like you should do in any city.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4260355498161184867.post-73614053021310660722011-11-04T19:09:00.000-07:002011-11-04T19:09:41.847-07:00hawa mahal, Jaipur<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZahZOJLwrljiT7cdoDedptX_Tp82P5sUT8OtoiVHroDKZkyIiLydAamLIHf8BIEokv0gFcJzkqah7O8u8RANPoyiJRD1XNFPOgO0EUjazSSEc0gb4qb_f1oUhRY2clUlCdTmgOh3rds/s1600/Hawa+mahal2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZahZOJLwrljiT7cdoDedptX_Tp82P5sUT8OtoiVHroDKZkyIiLydAamLIHf8BIEokv0gFcJzkqah7O8u8RANPoyiJRD1XNFPOgO0EUjazSSEc0gb4qb_f1oUhRY2clUlCdTmgOh3rds/s200/Hawa+mahal2.jpg" width="200" /></a>Hawa Mahal is a major landmark and a famous tourist attraction of Jaipur. The Palace offers a beautiful sight to behold. The splendid Rajputana architecture of Hawa Mahal, still speaks the glory of the royal family. However, one can also find a glimpse of Mughal architecture, which is blended perfectly to make it different from others. The literal meaning of Hawa Mahal is Palace of Winds.The palace was designed by Lal Chand Usta, who also planned Jaipur city or Pink city. Its unique five-story exterior is also comparable to the honeycomb of the beehive with its 953 small windows that are decorated with intricate lattice work. Hawa Mahal was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1wFOrNhGSXFqTQ08bhA8Rv_Df6MIi-m1MfPDnmX_srlvgo-kjfUjcgx55yJ9koBxBJcRJdilOcTVQsuzyYmWPvOe141lw7mYqq8R1DUjCvyPLmH4IDibpQ0t_E-5JczF_o9Lqn1DUf8/s1600/Hawa+mahal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1wFOrNhGSXFqTQ08bhA8Rv_Df6MIi-m1MfPDnmX_srlvgo-kjfUjcgx55yJ9koBxBJcRJdilOcTVQsuzyYmWPvOe141lw7mYqq8R1DUjCvyPLmH4IDibpQ0t_E-5JczF_o9Lqn1DUf8/s200/Hawa+mahal.jpg" width="200" /></a>It is beautifully outlined with white borders and its motifs are painted with quick lime. The monument provides a spectacular view of Jaipur city overlooking the road avenues, intersections and colorful crowds in the market. It was originally conceived in the era when ladies lived behind veils and screens so that the ladies of the royal household can see glimpses of the everyday life and the royal processions in the city without being seen by others.<br />
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The architectural design is based on certain scientific principle. Hot wind becomes cool when contracted. Hawa mahal has hundreds of small sized windows. Hot wind compressed while entering through the small sized windows and becomes cool. Hence, air enters into the palace is always cool irrespective of weather. The Royal family of Jaipur used to come and live in Hawa mahal during summer season and hot summer days. There was a famous program of music broadcasted through radio named Hawa mahal. This shows the popularity of this palace.<br />
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Early morning is considered as the best time to visit the Palace, when it is drenched in the golden light of the Sun. At this time, Hawa Mahal appears incredible. One cannot possibly describe the beauty of the Palace in words. The golden light of the early morning sun floats beautifully through the windows of this palace creating a wonderful sight for one and all. The palace has to be visited to experience the true beauty.Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745938272797745374noreply@blogger.com0