Showing posts with label Africa. Show all posts
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Monday, January 7, 2013

Top 7 World Destinations In 2013

historical fort in Rabbat, Morocco
historical fort in Rabbat, Morocco

Have you made the traveling schedule for 2013 is? If not, seven destinations in the world can fill the agenda of your next trip. There are trekking in snowy mountains to musical performances for a full year!

The seven destinations have their charm. Just choose, you are going for a walk into the jungle, to see the historic buildings, or come to a country that has hundreds of cultural events in one year. Seven places are not the 'new'. But, the easy routes and the increased growth of tourism facilities allow you to travel to there.

1. Scotland, United Kingdom
Glen Etive in Scotland
One side of beautiful Glen Etive in Scotland 
For the traveler James Bond movie fan, would know about Glen Etive or better known as Skyfall. Yes, Skyfall is Bond was born and spent his childhood. The region has beautiful natural feast for the eyes.


Regions Glen Etive has lined mountains look beautiful. You are free to trekking in the mountains here. Get ready to be mesmerized by the view of the mist, brown soil and green grass. Prepare also a thick jacket because the air here is pretty cool.

In addition, Scotland has a variety of exciting events in 2013. There's The Dumfires & Galloway Wildlife Festival 2013 (March 29-April 14 2013) for nature lovers and environment, Heb Celt Music festival 2013 (17-20 July 2013), Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight (7 to 22 September 2013), and The Open Championship Golf Tournament (July 14 to 21).

Scotland state that total, 750 km in length, can be traced on foot. Do not believe? Now there is a new track called Gore-Tex Scottish National Trail. The line was stretched from the Scottish-English border to Cape Wrath. Travelers will pass watery lakes super clear, with many route choices like the West Highland Way and Rob Roy Way.

2. Rabbat, Morocco

historical fort in Rabbat, Morocco
Famous African mainland Tanzania, Kenya or Egypt as a favorite destination for the traveler. Apparently, you can also visit the city of Rabbat in Morocco, parts of North Africa. Why, the city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2012.

One reason Rabbat a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a blend of east and west, ancient and modern in one city. Many traveler said, Rabbat is a combination of the ancient city of Muslims with western modernity. Evidence, Hassan Mosque and the Medina still indulge Muslim traveler with traditional markets, as well as directly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

In addition, there are areas with buildings of French architecture with wide streets. You can relax and enjoy the city atmosphere of cozy cafes.

Rabbat city even more indulgent traveler. New tram lines have been built into the neighboring town of Sale, which has a new airport. It is certainly easier ni traveler to come there.

3. Kosice, Slovakia

Live music for a full year in Slovakia
Live music for a full year in Slovakia
City of Kosice in Slovakia is a paradise for lovers of European cultural traveler. This year, the city in eastern Slovakia was chosen as the European Capital of Culture, along with City of Marseille in France.

There are 300 cultural performances during the year 2013 in this city. The opening ceremony ECOC (European Capital of Culture) will start on January 19 to 20. Later, the event will take place spread across the city, ranging from theater, main roads, to restaurants and cafes. Festival of music, theater, and cultural performances Hungary and Slovakia can enjoy during the year 2013 in this city.

Cultural arts performances will be held throughout the city, from the State Theater to Hlavna Road, up to a few clubs and restaurants. Travelers can enjoy cultural performances-performances while walking on the pedestrian. Passing the Gothic cathedral St Elisabeth and tasting Kosice Gold. It is a typical city of Kosice cocktails. Shhh! You know the secret recipe!

4. Sub-Saharan Africa

For the adventurous nature jungle, do not miss the sub-Saharan Africa in 2013. You can adventure to the mainland Tanzania and meet wild animals, trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro, or playing to the white sand beaches in Mombasa, Kenya.


In 2013, the airline named Fastjet will allow you to explore the African trip. Fastjet is a budget airline for flights to other African regions. Fastjet based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is now flying to the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mwanza to the south of Lake Victoria is famous.

This year, Fastjet also scheduled to fly to Ghana and Luanda, Angola, to Entebbe in Uganda and Zanzibar beach resort in Tanzania and Mombasa in Kenya. The airline will also establish a new base in Nairobi earlier this year.

5. Gettysburg, USA

Gettysburg
Gettysburg, historical sites in the United States
Gettysburg in Pennysylvania, is one of the historical sights in the land of Uncle Sam. In this place, you can see several locations that a silent witness to the massacre that happened in 1863. Building and old cannon also can be found in there.

Starting 28 June to 7 July 2013 will be held several performances related to the history of U.S. wars, including the U.S. Civil War History. Travelers also can watch the show on Independence Day (Independence Day) falling U.S. on July 4. The show will be held at the Gettysburg National Military Park.

6. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Van Gogh, Amsterdam
Van Gogh painting in one corner of the City of Amsterdam
There was a special on the city of Amsterdam in the year 2013. City of Amsterdam will celebrate the many birthday parties, such as anniversary-160 Vincent Van Gogh, one of the greatest painters in the history of European art. The celebration will take place on March 30, 2013. There will be a special exhibition and opening hours of the time the Van Gogh Museum.

In addition, there is also a warning 125 years the world's largest orchestra, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. On 10 April 2013, the orchestra will hold '125 Years Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra '.

There is also a celebration of 400 years for the canal city of Amsterdam, Royal Zoo zoo 175 years old, and the Rijksmuseum National Museum that has been completely renovated over the past 10 years and will be opened on the 13th of April. Well, there are a lot of party in Amsterdam!

7. Colombia

Colombia is famous for its charming Andes. This year, with hotels such as Hilton, InterContinental, and Marriott, as well as the opening of new routes direct flights to Colombia will allow tourists to come.

In 2013, the Bogota, capital of Colombia, is designed as a candidate for UNESCO City of Music. The city does have a rapid growth of the art of music and dynamic as the main center of music-making and activities in Latin America.

For that, pegelaran music concerts and festivals will take place in Bogota this year, from performances in public parks to live music in the club. In addition, there will be also Bogata International Music Festival the first time on 27 to 30 March 2013. 55 concert music in performances for 4 days was devoted entirely to Beethoven.

Monday, April 30, 2012

10 spot for your holidays

EVERY tourists around the world have this type of holiday favorites. Some want to visit the famous and historical sites while others prefer to relax on the beach and so on.
However, fun trip means you are not stuck at a resort during the kick or more. Here are some of the world's major goal for the holiday :


Greece
Greece has all areas of entertainment, ranging from food, weather, beaches, history and culture. Magnificent scenery and many beautiful islands to be explored here. Furthermore, in Greece there is no need to worry about where to eat and drink because of some of the islands best present of all needs, such as on the island of Kos, Corfu, Crete and Rhodes. Many hotels also have spa and children's entertainment. 


Egypt
This is an ideal vacation spot throughout the year as Egypt offers many places to visit, such as some excellent historical sites and pyramids along the Nile's famous. Many resorts are located beside the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam. Beach resort offers diving and snorkeling experience is fantastic. 


Caribbean
Caribbean Sea region in the world famous because there are an amazing resort. Meanwhile, the weather is like in the country of Cuba, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Antigua, Barbados and St Lucia. Some people feel Jamaica may have started returning all-inclusive fashion in the 1980s when the Sandals resort opened. Over there, you will find the warmth of the people, the clarity of water juxtaposed with white sandy beaches, palm trees, party, entertainment, and lots of food and beverage choices. 


Turkey
Turkey is fast becoming one of the most popular destination for all walks of life. Eastern Mediterranean country is beautiful and full of food, beaches, history and exotic culture. 


Tunisia, Africa
In the past, Tunisia may have a problem, but the tourists began to return there to explore this magnificent country. Vacation here would require a lot of money. There are many fancy you can explore include food. 


Spain
Spain is relatively new to the tourists visited. Some of the best holiday destination for all people, including Ibiza, Menorca, Majorca, Canary Islands, Lanzarote, and Tenerife. 


Morocco, Africa
Many tourists flock to this North African nation for decades to explore the mystical landscape. Geographically, the country is not too far from Spain, but has a unique culture and traditions, good food and some resorts. You'll find a family resort and holiday village here which can be enjoyed year round in the warm sun. 


Mexico
Mexico has long been a favorite holiday destination for sunbathing on the beach. There are hundreds of resorts along the coast of the warm Caribbean, such as Riviera Maya, Cancun, Riviera Maya, and Cozumel. You can visit the famous Mayan ruins, Chichen Itza, and take advantage of the very tasty food, landscapes, and weather. 


Maldives
Indian Ocean islands which must have had a beautiful view to behold. During here allows you to escape into a world of its own and is still treated like a king or queen on holiday. 


Kenya, Africa
Kenya is an African country where you can enjoy a safari vacation at the same time. There are some beautiful beach resort in Mombasa, including Watamu, Diani Beach, Nyali Beach and. Weather and excellent food and inexpensive prices allow you to go visit the local market to buy art and crafts.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

5 World's Oldest City

Many cities in the world an interesting place to visit. For those of you who are interested in world history, sempatkanlah come to the old city in the world. Learn while certainly attractive streets.Each country certainly has an old town full of fun and history for the 5 dikunjungi.Berikut old city in the world an interesting place to visit during the holidays:

1. Jericho, Palestine

 Jericho is a city located near the Jordan River. The city has a population of 25,000 people are believed to be one of the oldest cities in the world. According to archaeologists, the first village that was allegedly found in Jericho 200 years older than the other regions. Age of this city of about 10,000 years.City with a lot of rich history has a unique geographical position. Jericho is located at 244 masl. Some archaeological traces exist in this world. If a visit to this place, you can see the dawn and the beautiful valley. Not only that, you also find historic buildings, such as forts, towers and other buildings. Visitors who come to Jericho, susana can enjoy the cable car through the old town which has been prepared.

2. Gaziantep, Turkey

 The old city is the world's second-Gaziantep, Turkey. First, the city is named Antep. Giazantep is one of the old city resident who was standing and occupied. The city is estimated to have been around since 3650 BC and is located about 185 km northeast of the city of Adana. The population of the occupied city of Gianzatep quite a lot, which is 1.3 million. These numbers make it as the sixth most populous city in Turkey.If a visit to Gaziantep, you will be brought into the city full of hospitality. The friendly inhabitants make a tourist-friendly vacation home in this place. He cried again, you can see the mosque, school, inn, or hotel from several centuries ago. Houses made of stone in Gaziantep. Nevertheless, these houses do not look stiff as in the home is decorated with vines and a beautiful garden.

3. Giza, Egypt 

Egypt, who is not interested in one of this country. Egypt is renowned as a country that keeps a history. But did you know that Egypt has one of the old city in the world?The city of Giza in Egypt is one of the old city in the world and is estimated to have been around since 2568 BC. If a visit to this place, you can find a pyramid that stands firmly in the desert. According to archaeologists, the pyramids of Giza is located in the largest pyramid in the world. Not only that, if you visit this place, you could see the Sphinx is thousands of years old. In the year 2012, the Giza plateau will be transformed into the Grand Museum of Egypt. Certainly interesting to visit.

4. Zurich, Switzerland 

From mainland Middle East, it's time to move to Europe. Europe it also has an old town in the world, namely Zurich. Zurich is the oldest city in Europe and is thought to have existed since 3000 BC. First established in Roman times under the name Turicum. Various traces of the past can be found in this city. One is the settlement of the Neolithic and Bronze Age around Lake Zurich.If a visit to Zurich, you can see there are many cafes, boutiques and antique shops that fill the streets. Curious? Come to the Bahnhofstrasse. This is one of the streets filled with shops. In addition, you also walk into the old church has two beautiful interior, which is Grossmunster and Fraumünster.

5. Lisbon, Portugal

 Lisbon city in Portugal is a city located in the hills north river Tanus, thought to have been there since 2000 BC. Lisbon is very closely related to the past. During the Neolithic period, the city is inhabited by pre-Celtic tribes. Interest is building monuments and burial keagaaman. These relics still survive and you can look directly at the edge of the area which is located in Lisbon.Many things can be done if a visit to Lisbon. Tourists can see ancient palaces that have been restored, old churches are beautiful, and Art Nouveau is the main attraction of this city. Not only that, Lisbon also has the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, National Coach Museum, and Carmo Archaeological Museum which housed the historic city. For you lovers of night life, do not miss a visit to the Bairro Alto. It is the center of Lisbon nightlife.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The best place to try hot air balloon


Enjoy the natural scenery can indeed be done by any means, one with a hot air balloon. 8 This fun place to enjoy the view from a hot air balloon.

Enjoy the view from a hot air balloon has always bear its own sensation. What's more, this time the weather is perfect for a hot air balloon trips. Judging from The Times of India, Wednesday (04/25/2012), this is the eighth most busy place in the world to enjoy the scenery from a hot air balloon.


1. Hokkaido, Japan
A large island in northern Japan, Hokkaido, is the most fun place to be enjoyed from a hot air balloon. The city has a very beautiful sight when viewed from a height. From above, you can see the beauty of the Japanese sea and mountains that line the tidy. Green and blue colors will dominate your view.


2. Serengeti, Africa

If you want to watch wildlife from the sky, came to the Serengeti National Park in Africa. Region into one of the ten natural wonders of the world is very beautiful. There you can see herds of deer and zebra that migrate to find food.









3. Coconino National Park, Arizona, United States

High cliffs and thick forest of pine will greets you in Arizona, USA. Come to the blimp rental place near the National Park Coconio so you can see how beautiful the scenery there.



4. Dubai, Uni Arab Emirate (UAE)


Dubai, Arab Emirate Union, will present the exotic scenery of the altitude, sunrise and sunset. Watching the sunrise and sunset in the desert hills of certain air balloon is an experience not easily forgotten. Not to mention at the center of town, you can see the skyscrapers buildings are very magnificent.




5. Loire Valley, France


Loire Valley is located not far from the center of Paris, France. From a height, you can see the green vineyards. The farmers are harvesting grapes is also a view that unfortunately be missed. If lucky, you can taste the wine fresh after a satisfied air balloon.

6. Minnesota, United States

Buildings that almost fills the entire Minnesota will be a different scene from a hot air balloon. However, the views of cliffs and beautiful forests also presented here. Not to mention a huge lake that reflect sunlight. Everything looks beautiful!



 7. Lapland, Finland
Lapland region is known for barren and cold. However, in some parts, there is a beautiful forest colors. The location is very possible to reach by air balloon. Besides the scenery, you can also see the wildlife that live in Lapland.





 8. Cappadocia, Turkey


Well, the last is Cappadocia, Turkey. This area is one of the best places in the world if you want to get around dengang air balloon. Cappadocia has a beautiful view of a typical fairy tale. There are houses of stone and high cliffs as the backdrop.If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery in the world in a balloon, make sure you visit one of the last eight place. You experience this time exploring the world certainly will not be forgotten.