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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.

Friday, December 21, 2012

Playing Sand at the Most Beautiful Beaches Turks and Caicos

AP Photo/Carnival Corp. & plc, Andy Newman
You're reluctant to enjoy the cold weather, why not play the warm sand at the beach? Turks and Caicos Beach, you will find the most beautiful sand beaches in the world. It is in no doubt making the Caribbean as the world's leading beach destination, according to the World Travel Awards (WTA).

Turks and Caicos Islands are an overseas territory of the United Kingdom which consists of 40 tropical islands, 8 of them uninhabited, in the Caribbean, southeast of the Bahamas. Landscape area is mainly in the form of limestone and mangrove swamps. The climate is hot and dry, but often hit by tropical cyclones.

With the open turquoise and endless white sand, plus an average temperature of 27-29 degrees Celsius from November to May next year making it a popular destination during the winter. Moreover, Grace Bay Beach, on the island of Providenciales, the main tourist center in the region, has been named to a beach in September.

Chairman of the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board Dr. Hubert Fulford said, "lie within this is a tourist destination that is really crowded. Was that exudes freedom. Was expressions of love and happiness and friendship that comes from our people."

Turks and Caicos, 550 miles southeast of Miami, Florida, consisting of 40 different islands, although only eight are inhabited. Population of the island was largely in English. Besides relaxing on the beautiful beach, tourists can enjoy bird watching and whale watching and visiting only conch farm in the world.

Parrot Cay also has been frequented by celebrities the world including superstars Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Bruce Willis and fashion designer Donna Karan. The islands are also a number one as the best sun-drenched beaches in the world in version TripAdvisor Traveller Choice Awards in 2010.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

4 Country With Most Unique Sculpture in the World's

Each state has its own style to attract tourists, ranging from natural beauty, to the shape of the building. All the interesting things is to invite tourists to come, not to mention the unique shape of a statue.

The existence of a statue in a country, not only serves as an ornamental only. The unique shape also become an attraction itself, especially for tourists. No tourists rarely come to a place to see and photograph with a unique sculpture.


If you're curious, here are four countries with the most unique sculptures, and inviting tourists to come.


1. Statue of 'Peace', China


World Sculpture Park in Changchun, China has a statue with a funny shape. From a distance, looked like a statue of a human hand. It's just great shape almost as tall as a human body.

This statue is unique because the shape of the hand with three fingers folded and middle finger index finger too upright. Yes, this sculpture is shaped like human fingers to symbolize peace.


Statue of 'Peace' was made by Joseph De Angelis of bronze material. The exterior of the metal wire wrapped around the statue in all parts of the statue.


2. First Generation, Singapore


In addition to Orchard, there are many other interesting places can be visited during the holidays to Singapore, such as along the Singapore River and stopped in front of the Fullerton Hotel. Do not be surprised to see a bunch of kids jump into the river, because this is just a statue.

Unique and funny statue was made by a sculptor named Chong Fah Cheong. Sculpture, named the 'First Generation' is made to describe the early life of Singaporeans. First, the Singapore River was once the main line of the lion country life.


At that time, there are many small children are busy playing on the banks of the river, then jump to enjoy the cool river water. Unfortunately, the fun is lost when the river cleanup project undertaken in 1983. Residents on the outskirts of the river moved his residence.


3. Magic Faucet, Spain

What's on your mind so the first time saw a water faucet without support, can stand upright even with the pouring out of water. Not magic is not magic, this is amazing art work of a sculptor from Spain.

Magic Tap you can see in Cadiz, Spain. As the name implies, the man who first saw this statue, it will probably say, "Wow, magic!" There is a floating faucet and the water issue.


Eits, but not so amazed first, there are secrets hidden in the swift flowing water. When viewed in more detail, there were pipes hidden behind the swift flow of water. This is the key to the faucet can stand up straight. Unique is not it? Due to the unusual shape, the statue has attracted tourists who come to see its uniqueness.



4. The Shark, UK

One more unique sculpture that you can see in mainland Europe, precisely in the New High Street, Oxford, England. Instead of a statue standing on the ground, the statue of The Shark is different because it is located in the ceiling.The Shark statue illustrates a shark that had fallen and stuck on top of a house residents. The Shark became famous since it first landed on the roof of the house residents on August 9, 1986. Many residents or tourists who come to see the statue weighing 200 kg.