Five Locations Meteorite Travel in the World

Meteorites Ahnighito at the American Museum
of Natural History in New York, United States.

Events meteorite landing in Russia, Friday (02/15/2013) and then create a mixed reaction from the public. Some people are more alert and think of anticipatory action in order not to hurt the explosion hit. While others look for pieces of the meteorite actually excited about being perceived as a valuable rock.

For the collector, the space rock has incredible value, they did not hesitate to collect the expensive cost. However, museums and turns presenting you a cheap way to admire, to see, touch and even rocks from space are very rare presence. Here's a list of places where you can find valuable five worldwide meteorites.

1. Hoba Meteorite, National Museum, Namibia

Hoba meteorite is the single largest and most swag ever found on Earth's surface. This meteorite weighs 60 tons with a length and width of each 2.7 meters high and nearly a meter. Hoba expected to fall through the Earth's atmosphere at 80,000 years ago, but recently discovered by farmers in 1920. Despite the large size, the meteorite is not leaving a trail of crater formation, this is still a question as he continued to research scientists.

2. Meteorite El Chaco, Argentina

Had made an attempt to move the stone to Germany in 2012. But, nevertheless was conducted as blocked by Argentine residents and scientists. Until now El Chaco meteorite and the remaining pieces are displayed neatly in El Chaco province, northeast Argentina.

The meteorite is believed to fall as part of a meteor shower that occurred roughly between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. El Chaco is one of the many fragments of the iron meteorite called Campo del Cielo weighing 37 tons. He became the biggest fragment of a rock group once the second largest after the Hoba meteorite.

3. Willamette Meteorite, New York, USA

Meterorit Willamette at the American Museum of Natural History have the weight of 15.5 tonnes, making it the largest iron meteorite ever found in the United States and the sixth largest in the world. This meteorite was first discovered in 1902 by a miner, Ellis Hughes in Oregon. Estimated meteorites reach the Earth a million years ago and is highly respected by the Native American tribe known as the Clackamas Chinook, who lived in the Willamette Valley.

4. Meteorite Ahnighito, New York, USA

Ahnighito in at the American Museum of Natural History have the weight of 31 tons and also the largest meteorite ever moved by humans. Meteorites in a single fragment of the Cape York meteorite that hit the Earth more than 100,000 years ago in northwest Greenland.

After a meteorite owned by indigenous Inuit, a piece of iron is a dream of many people. Until 1897, the explorer Sir John Ross risked everything Tent and take him to New York.

5. Meteorite Bacubirito, Culiacan, Mexico

You can find the meteorite Bacubirito in Building Centro de Ciencias in Culiacan, which is a city in northwestern Mexico. Meteor was first discovered in 1863 by geologist Gilbert Ellis Bailey and weighs 24 tons. However, its size at 4.2 meters making it the longest meteorite ever found.

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"Red Carpet" Service for AirAsia X passengers

Air Asia

AirAsia X, AirAsia affiliate serving long-haul flights, launched a new service called "Red Carpet", a special service for passengers who want to experience a more personalized check-in at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), Kuala Lumpur.

AirAsia has launched its own red carpet in March 2012. AirAsia X is now collaborating with AirAsia help provide this service for the passengers who want to fly to the many remote destinations.

Privilege to be earned by the passengers who use the Red Carpet include special check-in counters, priority check-in baggage, and access to the Plaza Premium Lounge at LCCT, fast track immigration section. As well, the priority for security checks, into the aircraft (based on aircraft parking locations) as well as priority baggage at destination destination.

The passengers can book these services online or at airports. Counter counter the Red Carpet in S25 and S26. In the event of cancellation or delay of flights, passengers are entitled to a refund (refund) or use the Red Carpet at their next flight.

"AirAsia X is very pleased to provide the Red Carpet for the passengers. As a VIP service, passengers can now use the Red Carpet and priority ranging from check-in to get into the plane, "said AirAsia X CEO, Azran Osman Rani in a press release received by Kompas.com.

The passengers from Indonesia will also be able to enjoy the latest services from AirAsia X's. Those who are in big cities like Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Bali, it would be easy and convenient to fly to destinations of interest in China, Japan, Korea, and Australia to use fly-thru and Red Carpet.

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Is this the Hotel Room in the Future?

Hotel Room in the Future?

Check the status of your flight on the floor. Or, tap the screen to open the toilet transparent. Flick of a finger to change the wall decorations.

A presentation of SerranoBrothers Design Studio, based in Spain showing footage of what some hotel rooms in the future.

A picture appears only in dreams. However, the vision of pedesain mention hotel rooms in the future is not far from reality.

Together with the Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero (ITH) who are both from Spain, SerranoBrothers present a futuristic design hotel room called "The ITH Room Xperience" at Spain's International Tourism Fair (FEATURE) in January.

The room design focuses on interactive and flexible side of each decoration and room. Even the floor was made ​​interactive.

"We chose a room with the ability to change itself according to the needs of the guest and the guest experience expected," said Diego Serrano, one of the founders of SerranoBrothers Design Studio.

"It's a challenge, that the technology should be able to create a room to adapt to different situations, roles, time, and even moods of her guests," added Serrano.

Some of that interest is the ability of the wall to change according to the demand of users. The window is designed as an eye, fabric window coverings will open like eyelids.

"The windows are made of stretched fabric cover. Of the sensor or remote control, which controls the wall to open access as a closet and toilet, mini-bar, and the window, "said Serrano.

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10 most romantic island in the world

The island of Bali in the list of 10 most romantic island in the world. The attraction of the island of the Gods has successfully invited foreign and domestic tourists to travel to there.

No wonder the big interest of foreign and domestic tourists finally put Bali is one of the ten most romantic island in the world. As reported by CNN, Friday (25/1), readers of Travel + Leisure put the island of Bali in the 10th as the most romantic island.

Bora-Bora Island in French Polynesia, French, took first place in the world's most romantic island. Bora-Bora Island selected as the most romantic island in the world because of the charm that is difficult to surpass the other islands.

The island is located near Mount Mount Otemanu, Polynesia, French is considered the most suitable place for making love with your spouse. The island boasts a romantic landscape with small motus, yanng beautiful coral reefs and marine life swirl colorful.

One of the most romantic owned Bora-Bora island that nobody else is a palm tree that says 'Marry me' on the seaside. Rows of beautiful bungalow with mountain views complement the romance of the island.

Bali, who finished tenth most romantic island in the world because of the romanticism that has been global for decades. Beaches, mountains, temples and local residents Bali kaerifan main attraction.

Bali further accentuate the romantic over the top Hollywood star, Julia Roberts starred in the movie 'Eat, Pray, Love' featuring romantic beaches-Padang Padang in Bali.

Here is a complete list of the ten most romantic island in the world:

1. Bora-Bora Island in French Polynesia, France
2. Island of Capri in Italy
3. Santorini Island in Greece
4. Island of Kauai in Hawaii
5. Boracay Island in the Philippines
6. Maldives Islands in the Indian Ocean
7. Island of Maui in Hawaii
8. Moora island in Tahiti
9. Vieques Island in Puerto Rico
10. Island of Bali in Indonesia

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Most small hotels in the world

Eh'haeusl, Most small hotels in the world

Apparently, not all overseas hotels have luxurious and large buildings. At Bayern, Germany, was the smallest hotel in the world. Rather than enough for many travelers, the hotel has only 2.5 meters wide. Duh, really narrow!
From the outside, you probably would not think the red building is a hotel. Flanked by two large buildings tend to be on the right and left to make hotel named Eh'haeusl is increasingly seen mini.
Small hotel located in Amberg, Bavaria, Germany, has only an area of ​​about 53 square meters with a width of 2.5 meters building. The building is terraced 7, but it only contains one bedroom only.
Although narrow, but actually Eh'haeusl is a luxury five-star hotel. Various classical style furniture adorned the room. The floor is the lobby only measuring half the size of the building. From here, you can go down to the dining room. Beneath it again, there is a basement.
To go into the bedroom, you have to climb stairs a few floors. On the second floor, there is space to relax with a classic sofa and table. Here too there are facilities such as a large flat TV and a fireplace. Up one more floor, there is a comfortable bathroom.
Well, the next floor is the bedroom. Here there is a luxurious bed with two small cupboard on the right and left. Not much of the furniture here. Understandably, his room was too narrow. Fun, after the bedrooms there is room to relax again. Here there is a large window that you can use to see the scenery outside.
If interested mengianap at least in this world, you have to get ready quickly collided with other travelers. Because Eh'haeusl only have one room, while the traveler who wants to try it very much.
Per night, the fare for guests Eh'haeusl provide for 240 euros. This price is for two people including free parking and breakfast.
Since the hotel building has been around since 1728, it is no wonder there is a myth that developed to date. For those of you who took the couple to stay in Eh'hausl, reportedly will live happily together forever. Are you interested?

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5 Cool Theme Park in Asia for a vacation with family

Universal Studio, Singapore

Shopping destinations in Asia is very pampering the traveler. But, kids do not necessarily like. Well, for those who plan on traveling to several countries in Asia and bring the kids, could drop to 5 coolest amusement park in Asia.A natural thing that children prefer to vacation to a theme park than join their parents shopped. There, they can play in a variety of cool rides with their peers. If you want to take the children to an amusement park vacation, try to come to the 5 coolest amusement park in Asia:

1. Tokyo Disneyland, Japan

 The first is Tokyo Disneyland, Japan. This is the first time Disneyland was made outside the United States. Each year, the amusement park is visited by more than 14 million tourists. This figure makes Tokyo Disneyland came second in the ranking of more people in the world under the theme parks Disneyland in California, USA.

The park is divided into several sections. In each part, had a different game themes taken from the Walt Disney movie plots, such as Critter Country, Mickey's Toontown, World Bazaar and The Quartet of Fantasy, Tomorrow Land, Adventure Land, and the Western Land.

Located not far from the center of Tokyo, making this one amusement park as a mandatory destination when traveling with your children to Japan. Admission is priced at 4100 yen for children aged 4-11 years, 5300 Yen for children aged 12-17 years, and 6200 yen  for age 18 years and over.

2. Universal Studios, Singapore

 If this one, you would have been no stranger to hear its name, the Universal Studios. amusement park that has become a favorite destination for traveler Indonesia is located in Sentosa Island, Singapore. Singapore island mega projects are built to be a tourist destination for the traveler in Asia.

If Disneyland offers rides to the themes of the film from Walt Disney, as well as the amusement park that is always synonymous with the film by Universal Studios. Ranging from Hollywood movies, Sci-Fi City, New York, Lost World, Madagascar, Ancient Egypt, and Far Away turn out to be a fun vehicle to play here.Interested in coming to Universal Studios? You have to spend $ 129 Singapore Dollars  for admission.

3. Ocean Park, Hong Kong

 Diurutan Third, there is Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong. Amusement park this one no less cool with the previous two amusement parks. The proof, every year, Ocean Park served by more than 5 million tourists from around the world.

Starting from the vehicle, a small inter-island cable car, to the zoo here. Although there are Hong Kong also have a Disneyland, Ocean Park remains the largest amusement park here. An area of ​​over 90 acres contains dozens of vehicles stretching from mountain to mountain. Too much and the breadth of this amusement park, it would not be enough to play just a day here.

Admission is priced at 140 Hong Kong dollar  for children and 280 Hong Kong Dollars  for adults. Or if you want to vacation year round in Ocean Park, there is a Gold Pass tickets that can be used. The fee was 420 Hong Kong Dollars for children and 840 Hong Kong Dollars.

4. Genting Highland, Malaysia

 For those of you who want to vacation in neighboring Malaysia, there is an amusement park that is not less cool. His name Genting Highland, this is a theme park in the highlands near the border of Pahang and Selangor, Malaysia.

Genting Highland is not just entertainment, this is a place to escape for those who are tired of the hustle and bustle of the big city. The air was cool, the scenery is also beautiful.

Here there are so many exciting rides, such as riding to the pirate ship, roller coaster adrenaline racing, and enjoy the view from the cable car that connects several mountain peaks. In fact, from the top of the mountain, you can fly tandem with a parachute over the ocean. Awesome!Want to try all the rides? Calm down, you just come and pay the entrance fee of 39 ringgit for children and 54 ringgit for adult.

5. Dinosaur Park, China

 Well, the last was a very unique theme park in Changzhou, Jiangsu, China. As the name implies, the Dinosaur Park, an amusement park is themed an area inhabited by a herd of dinosaurs.At the amusement park, there are playground areas are quite large. A variety of exciting rides for the kids here. In addition, you can also walk around the amusement park was very spacious with a bike or a scooter for rent tourists.

Want a more exciting again? Dinosaur Park Dinosaur Museum also has shaped the body of ancient animals, water park, and a tour to the city of Dinonsaurus with a pirate ship. Whew, fun!Actually there are many amusement parks in Asia are no less exciting amusement park with 5 above. But 5 amusement park was rated the coolest and most visited by many tourists. How, if you are interested in visiting one of these?

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The longest roller coaster in the world's in Japan

Steel Dragon 2000, The Longest Roller Coaster In The World's

If you are not satisfied with the experience of riding a roller coaster, you might be required to try the Steel Dragon 2000. Roller coaster at Nagashima Spa Land amusement park, Japan is the longest in the world. Guaranteed to make hysterical!

Every amusement park, usually has a flagship vehicle. Similarly, Nagashima Spa Land in Mie Prefecture, Japan which has the world's longest roller coaster. His name is Steel Dragon 2000, the roller coaster has 2478.99 feet along the tracks.

Collect your balls first before trying the enormity Steel Dragon 2000. If you are sure, you can get into the queue with other travelers who also want to try the thrill of riding a longest roller coaster in the world's .Choose the most comfortable seat. If you do have guts enough, try sitting in the front or the rear shock in order to feel powerful. Make sure that the seat belt is installed properly.

Roller coaster starts. At first slowly, but the farther left start going faster and faster. 'Temptation' you first begin. You will be invited to ride at a height of 97 meters slowly. Roller coaster began to climb the slope angle of about 45 degrees. To reach the peak, it took about 1.5 minutes.

The highlight has been explored, it means it is time roller coaster you'll slide down. No kidding, these derivatives forming an angle of nearly 90 degrees. In fact, the roller coaster will glide speed of 153 km / h. Wush!

The challenge of Steel Dragon's not all. There are still three similar rise and fall. Then there is also a winding path to the right and left.

If ever, for one roller coaster round at only 2 minutes. But it was so long, Steel Dragon took 4 minutes for one round. During this time, your guts will continue to be tested. The path winding up and down and all of a sudden will surely provide a different experience while riding a roller coaster. You dare to ride the world's longest roller coaster?

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