Friday, June 1, 2012

St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow Russia

St. Basil’s Cathedral in capital of the Russian Federation, Russia was assembled along Ivan the Terrible between 1555 and 1561. Agreeing to captions, the builder of this Cathedral was blinded so that such a aesthetic structure could never be built again. The Cathedral is vividly colourful and arrests redbrick towers that add together to its beauty. The church’s plan consists of nine chapels, each mounted with its case-by-case dome that marks the assault on the city by Kazan. The Cathedral provides a strong religious symbolisation and is based on architectural designs bumped in Jerusalem. 8 of the domes make a circular form around the ninth dome, forming a star (if viewed of the top). The act eight is considered an auspicious number agreeing to Jewish calendar. There's a cryptic contrast between the interior and the exterior of the Cathedral. The inner checks modest decorations and is not that outstanding. The corridors deep down are narrow and don’t have adequate space for believers seating. Many times in history, the Cathedral has suffered damage ascribable violent communal incidents. If stories are to cost true, the French ruler Napoleon wanted to take St. Basil back to France with him, but imputable the lack of such as technology, he ordered his army to destroy it in order that nay one else could occupy the church. His army had prepared to attack the church service and had also lit up the gunpowder, but a mysterious rain shower kept the detonations. These are legends, but hoi polloi really believe in St. Basil’s mystic powers and there are a deal of committed worshippers.


 


Sunday, May 20, 2012

Palawan Philippines Beautiful Beaches

Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region or Region 4. Its capital is Puerto Princesa City, and it is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction. The islands of Palawan stretch from Mindoro in the northeast to Borneo in the southwest. It lies between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea. The province is named after its largest island, Palawan Island (09°30′N 118°30′E), measuring 450 kilometres (280 mi) long, and 50 kilometres (31 mi) wide. Palawan is composed of the long and narrow Palawan Island, plus a number of other smaller islands surrounding the main island. The Calamianes Group of Islands, to the northeast consists of Busuanga Island, Culion Island, and Coron Island. Durangan Island almost touches the westernmost part of Palawan Island, while Balabac Island is located off the southern tip, separated from Borneo by the Balabac Strait. In addition, Palawan covers the Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea. The disputed Spratly Islands, located a few hundred kilometres to the west is considered part of Palawan by the Philippines, and is locally called the Kalayaan Group of Islands.
Palawan

Palawan
Palawan

Palawan

Palawan

The history of Palawan may be traced back 22,000 years ago, as confirmed by the discovery of bone fragments of the Tabon Man in the municipality of Quezon. Although the origin of the cave dwellers is not yet established, anthropologists believe they came from Borneo. Known as the Cradle of Philippine Civilization, the Tabon Caves consist of a series of chambers where scholars and anthropologists discovered the remains of the Tabon Man along with his tools and a number of artifacts.
Palawan

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Hong Kong Ocean Park Tourism A Place For Everyone

Opened on 10 January 1977 by the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Murray MacLehose. Ocean Park was constructed with HK$150 million funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club. The land was provided free by the Hong Kong Government. Between 1982 and 1984, The Hong Kong Jockey Club allocated a further HK$240 million into developing facilities at Tai Shue Wan and thrill rides at the Summit. Ocean Park ceased to be a subsidiary of the Hong Kong Jockey Club on 1 July 1987, becoming its own statutory body, with a Government-appointed Board. The Hong Kong Jockey Club established a HK$200 million trust to ensure the Park’s continued development. At present, Ocean Park is managed by the Ocean Park Corporation, a financially independent, non-profit organisation.
Hong Kong Ocean Park
Hong Kong Ocean Park
Hong Kong Ocean Park
Hong Kong Ocean Park
Hong Kong Ocean Park

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Travel to Raja Ampat West Papua in Indonesia

Located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia's West Papua province, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau. Raja Ampat Regency is a new regency which separated from Sorong Regency in 2004. It encompasses more than 40,000 km² of land and sea, which also contains Cenderawasih Bay, the largest marine national park in Indonesia. It is a part of the newly named West Papua (province) of Indonesia which was formerly Irian Jaya. The islands are the most northern pieces of land in the Australian continent.
Raja Ampat West Papua

Raja Ampat West Papua

Raja Ampat West Papua

Raja Ampat West Papua
The name of Raja Ampat comes from local mythology that tells about a woman who finds seven eggs. Four of the seven eggs hatch and become kings that occupy four of Raja Ampat biggest islands whilst the other three become a ghost, a woman, and a stone. History shows that Raja Ampat was once a part of Tidore Kingdom, an influential kingdom from Maluku. Yet, after Holland invaded Maluku, it was shortly claimed as a part of the kingdom of Holland. The main occupation for people around this area is fishing since the area is dominated by the sea. They live in a small colony of tribes that spreads around the area. Although traditional culture still strongly exists, they are very welcoming to visitors. Their religion is dominantly Christian.
Raja Ampat West Papua

Raja Ampat West Papua

Visit To Switzerland Zurich :)

Zürich is a city whose reputation precedes it - and does it a complete disservice, trashes its name, gives it a good kicking. A boring banking capital? 'Zu Reich' (too rich), business-minded and uptight? The spotless Singapore of Europe? If Switzerland's largest metropolis once lived down to those dull descriptions, it certainly no longer does. Contemporary Zürich might still be home to the world's fourth-biggest stock exchange and remain Switzerland's financial engine, but it's also (whisper it softly) surprisingly vibrant and trendy. Located on a picturesque river and lake whose water you can drink, easy to get around and a stranger to the hassled lifestyle that defines bigger cities, this affluent, fashion-conscious place enjoys the finest things in life. Hundreds of new bars, restaurants and clubs have opened since the late 1990s and, since its Street Parade overtook London's Notting Hill Carnival, Zürich now hosts Europe's largest annual street party. Its former industrial quarter brims with nightlife venues catering to a youngish crowd, and this happening 'Züri-West' district has the same buzz as Berlin's Prenzlauerberg or Mitte. The infamous 'gnomes', as the British like to call Zürich's bankers, are still here, but sometimes they can astonish you by whizzing by on a Segway scooter. Fortunately, the city's Protestant modesty saves it from ever becoming too schmicki-micki (chi-chi). With church steeples rising against a backdrop of hills and mountains, the medieval old town will also appeal to traditionalists.
Zurich

Zurich

Zurich

Zurich

Zurich

Monday, May 14, 2012

Reykjavik Tourism The Coldest Place In Earth

Reykjavík is located in southwest Iceland. The Reykjavík area coastline is characterized by peninsulas, coves, straits, and islands. During the Ice Age (up to 10,000 years ago) a large glacier covered parts of the city area, reaching as far out as Álftanes. Other parts of the city area were covered by sea water. In the warm periods and at the end of the Ice Age, some hills like Öskjuhlíð were islands. The former sea level is indicated by sediments (with clams) reaching (at Öskjuhlíð, for example) as far as 43 m (141.08 ft) above the current sea level. The hills of Öskjuhlíð and Skólavörðuholt appear to be the remains of former shield volcanoes which were active during the warm periods of the Ice Age. After the Ice Age, the land rose as the heavy load of the glaciers fell away, and began to look as it does today. But the capital city area continued to be shaped by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, like the one 4500 years ago in the mountain range Bláfjöll, when the lava coming down the Elliðaá valley reached the sea at the bay of Elliðavogur. The largest river to run through Reykjavík is the Elliðaá River, which is non-navigable. It is one of the best salmon fishing rivers in the country. Mt. Esja, at 914 m (2,998.69 ft), is the highest mountain in the vicinity of Reykjavík.
Reykjavik

Reykjavik

Reykjavik

Reykjavik


The city of Reykjavík is mostly located on the Seltjarnarnes peninsula, but the suburbs reach far out to the south and east. Reykjavík is a spread-out city; most of its urban area is in the form of low-density suburbs, and houses are usually widely spaced. The outer residential neighborhoods are also widely spaced from each other; in between them run the main traffic arteries and a lot of empty space.
Reykjavik

Manila Tourism Life in Manila :)

Manila is the capital of the Philippines, the center of governance, education, religion and finance in the country. Industrial air, concrete jungle, congested roads and polluted streets are might be the first impression of Manila but don't let that stop you for exploring more, its churches, diverse and complicated culture, Spanish colonial trademarks, gigantic malls, vibrant nightlife gives everyone the opportunity not only to explore Manila but to have a personal connection with the city.
Manila

Manila

Manila

Manila

Manila

Manila

Manila

Manila

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Top Ten Enchating Tourist Attractions In Africa

Get a great experience waiting to happen and places to picnic and Africa. The continent of Africa is a fascinating and inspiring. You can see there are a number of foreign tourist attractions. It is incredibly interesting, as different as the cultures of Africa. Their own language and culture of each country against each other in a mix of tribes. Small countries such as Uganda is home to 30 tribes. Kenya, Samburu 1 day you can ride on a camel in a desert, if you are a walking safari to Maasai, a few days to go, and your days of the week - the old Islamic Swahili coastal towns to explore the shores of the Indian ended.

And If you have chance to get picnic in Africa here is the top enchanting tourist attraction in Africa You must visit:

The Pyramids and the Sphinx
The Pyramids and the Sphinx is one of Egypt's top tourist attractions. The last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza. There are in fact three main pyramids in Giza; the Great Pyramid of Khufu (or Cheops), The Pyramid of Kafhre and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaura. Each Pyramid is a tomb to a different King of Egypt. In front of the pyramids lies the Sphinx, or Abu al-Hol in Arabic, "Father of Terror". Carved out of a single block of stone, this enormous cat-like sculpture has mesmerized millions of visitors. Giza's three pyramids and the Sphinx were thought to have been constructed in the fourth dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom.

The Victoria Falls
The Victoria Falls are one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. The Victoria Falls lie in between Zambia and Zimbabwe in Southern Africa. The falls are part of two national parks, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia and Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe. The Victoria Falls are just over 1 mile wide (1.7 km) and 355 feet (108 m) high. During the wet season over 500 million liters (19 million cubic feet) of water plummets over the edge into the Zambezi River. The best time to view the Victoria Falls is during the rainy season from March to May.

Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya
The Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya's premier wildlife park. It was established in 1961 to protect wildlife from hunters. The Masai Mara is the reason many visitors come to Kenya and its beauty and abundant wildlife. The Masai Mara located in southwestern Kenya on the border of Tanzania. The reserve is situated in the Rift Valley with Tanzania's Serengeti Plains running along its southern end. Most of the Masai Mara is made up of hilly grassland which is fed by plentiful rain, especially during the wet months between November and June. The areas bordering the Mara river are forested and are home to over several hundred bird species.

Djenne, Mali
Djenne, is one of sub-Saharan Africa's oldest cities, founded in 800 AD. Located on an island in the Niger River delta, Djenne was a natural hub for traders who shuttled their goods between the Sahara desert and the forests of Guinea. Through the years Djenne also became a center of Islamic learning and its market square is still dominated by the beautiful Grand Mosque. Djenne is located a few hundred miles downstream from Timbuktu.

Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town in South Africa is one of the world's most beautiful cities. When you visit Cape Town you'll see a huge slab of sandstone, 1086m high and 3km long, smack in the middle of town - that is Table Mountain. Table Mountain's top is often shrouded in clouds commonly known as the mountain's "tablecloth". The mountain is home to more than 1400 unique species of plants as well several mammals and over 100 invertebrates. The views of Cape Town and its coastline from the top are spectacular. Cape Town become the top tourist attractions in South Africa

Marrakech, Morocco
Located at the foot of the Atlas mountains, the imperial city of Marrakech is large, noisy, polluted and smelly. But Marrakech is also enchanting, full of history, the cultural center of Morocco and beautiful. If you enjoy a daily assault on all your senses then you'll have a lot of fun. When the most popular sights include numerous references to "tranquility" and "peace" like the Majorelle gardens or the gardens around the Saadian Tombs you know you're in for an interesting experience.

Omo River Region, Ethiopia
More than 50 unique tribes living in the Omo River Region of Southwestern Ethiopia, it's a enchanting tourist attraction for those interested in African culture. The remote location, which is barely accessible by 4 wheel-drive, has meant that traditional customs and beliefs are very much intact for most of these tribes. The Kalashnikovs slung across some warriors' backs can be a little disconcerting but the tribes are friendly and this is often the only western accessory you'll see them wear.

Virunga Mountains (Tracking Gorillas) , Uganda, Rwanda, DRC
About 450 mountain gorillas inhabit an extinct volcanic region called the Virunga Range along the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in East Africa. The other 350 or so mountain gorillas inhabit a nearby area of Bwindi in Uganda, a thick rainforest. Seeing gorillas in the wild is something only a few people will ever have the chance to experience.

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Africa is known as one of the best tourist attractions for adventure travel and what can be more adventurous than hiking up the world's tallest free standing mountain. Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania stands at 19,340 feet (5896m) and will take you 6 days to conquer.

Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar is one of Africa's top tourist attractions because of its fascinating history and its incredible beaches. Zanzibar's location in the Indian Ocean (off the coast of Tanzania) has made it a natural trading center throughout its history. Famous for its spices, Zanzibar also became an important slave trading post under its Arab rulers. Stone Town one of the island's biggest attractions. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, Stone Town boasts beautiful traditional houses, narrow alleyways, a Sultan's palace and many mosques.

Hopefully this information can useful for you. Enjoy And Happy Vacation In Africa.