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Dusk at Marina Bay Singapore, More Beautiful Than in Merlion



Singapore - Many tourists in Singapore for the twilight near the Merlion statue. In fact, come to Marina Bay. Combined with a light golden sky-rise buildings, more beautifully than near Merlion.

The main purpose of traveler coming to Singapore is shopping. Area of ​​Orchard, Little India, Chinatown and certainly never deserted from Travelers from around the world. But, it was not only a way to enjoy Singapore. Come to Marina Bay afternoon and see his old charming.

We had the opportunity to make a trip to Marina Bay as Monday (6/5/2013) ago. Traveling by bus from Orchard towards Marina Bay takes no more than 20 minutes. After passing through the Marina Bay Sands, you can go to a wide courtyard near the Art Science Museum. No need to fear lost, signposts to the court clearly visible.

On arrival at the court of the Marina Bay, you'll feel the fresh air. Yes, the court is satisfied by shade trees with broad waters in front of him.

When it shows the local time at around 17:00 to 18:00. Though it was dusk, the court is not devoid of visitors. Anyone take pictures, jogging, playing bike, or just sitting around to spend time.

There is one sight that makes the heart amazed. At that time, twilight atmosphere in Marina Bay looks beautiful. Senjanya sky looks golden yellow!

Not only that, the evening sky combined with light-colored lights of the many skyscrapers. Not a few, here issued a traveler camera and hunt the beautiful scenery.

As far as the eye could see, apparently there is also use this moment to pre-wedding. Look, a pair of newlyweds posing with the twilight sky as a backdrop. So dream, it also feels like pre-wedding photos with this beautiful backdrop.

As it grew dark, golden yellow sunset sky had disappeared. Do not be sad once, the light-the light of the many colorful buildings, looks more beautiful. Replace them as the evening sky with a charm that is not less beautiful. Without any noise horn or singers, grew serene and calm atmosphere. It seems, once peace.

Either at dusk or night before, Marina Bay worth a photographers paradise. There is also the Marina Bay Sands which is shaped like a boat and you can devote inside the camera. In addition, the Art Science Museum that looks like a flower blooming and Esplanade Theatres building that looks like a round ball was clearly visible. Do not miss this special moment.

So, do not miss the Marina Bay when you travel to Singapore. It is located opposite the Merlion Park, Singapore's iconic lion statues. Twilight sky in Marina Bay, it makes delirious!


Beautiful Place To Pre-Wedding Photos in the Thousand Islands


Thousand Islands - For lovers of beach and island, bride and groom couples often look for the island to be a place pre-wedding photos. In the Thousand Islands, there are 3 beautiful islands prewed right to photograph, you know!

There are about 342 islands in the Thousand Islands region. Of the hundreds of islands, some are suitable to be a place of pre wedding photos. Here are three beautiful islands that can record the beginning of your future as a couple:

1. Bidadari Island

Not too far away, Angel Island can be reached in about 20 minutes from Marina Ancol Pier by boat quickly. The island also receive couples who want pre-wedding photos, with some requirements.

"First, make a written request to the email, marketing.bidadari @ yahoo.com," said Angel Island Resort front office, Eca, to detikTravel, Tuesday (14/5).

Thereafter, further Eca, you'll get a response from the Angel Island for permission prewed photographed there. After receiving an answer, the phone immediately there to reserve the date.

Done decide the date, now just choose the hour of departure. If you want to leave at 11:00 pm, you are charged Rp 230 thousand, plus lunch. Whereas if you leave at 13:30 pm, only charged Rp 200 thousand.

Yes, it takes money to be able to take pictures there. However, it is quite reasonable considering the above price includes round-trip transportation from Pier Marina Ancol. You will get a fast boat that will take you. As for the hours of departure, the maximum is at 18:00 pm.

2. Macan Island

As in the Island Princess, a confirmation email is required if you want to hold a photo prewed in Pulau Macan. In the email, you can explain what you want prewed photo.

If you are about to use electricity and the like, it will be an additional charge. No photo package prewed there, but for one day tour, one person is Rp 850 thousand is included. If prewed photo can not be finished in one day, you can take a package to stay there.

For departures, can be started from Ancol Marina Pier at 08.00 and return at 14.00 at the latest. "Better take pictures when weeekdays course, because that was usually full all weekend," said Front Office Tiger Island.

According to Santi, a beautiful spot to take pictures prewed here is on Pulau Macan Halak. "There are no buildings or trees, only sand. Was located near one of Tiger Island, just crossed," said Santi.

There was a beautiful beach, you can choose the photo spot is considered the most attractive. Want to take pictures with the sunset background, wait until sunset. But it means, you have to stay overnight there.

3. Semak Daun Island & Air Island

Sometimes, uninhabited island so beautiful destinations because there are too many untouched human intervention. Some of these are shrubs Island Leaves and Water Island. Both of these adjacent islands is about 3 hours away sea with wooden boats depart from Muara Angke or Kaliadem.

Meanwhile, if by speedboat from Marina Ancol, can travel faster up to 1.5-2 hours. Leaves on Bushes Island, there is a bridge made of wood that fit perfectly romantic spot photographed as a couple. Which makes it perfect is that clean the area of ​​the building, so it looks very natural.

Photographed at seashore also be an interesting idea. White sand and clear water makes everything look more beautiful when caught on camera. Want to capture the romance on the waterfront? Can! Area no reef off the coast so that you and your partner can take pictures with the majority being in the water bodies.

Water Island is not too far from Semak Daun offers beach style beauty is no less powerful. The sand is very clean and clear water so the main magnet of the pair pictured here. Plus, there are also parts of the island where the water is colored turquoise. Sincerely beautiful!

Snorkeling & Diving Place in the Thousand Islands




Thousand Islands - Events in the Thousand Islands tourist favorite, of course, snorkeling and diving. Of the many snorkeling spots and diving there, apparently there are some places and a top of the most famous.

Thousand Islands has an amazing underwater world. Diverse coral reefs and marine fish that look adorable, you can see easily in some diving and snorkeling spots in the Thousand Islands.

"The location is not far away and the cost is not too expensive, it's in the Stars Rama in Pari Island," Alexander said Nugraha from fir Adventure.

Alex said, Rama Star has a depth of 6-10 meters, and safe for tourists who have recently tried snorkeling or diving. Want diving or snorkeling can be done there. With snorkeling, tourists can see beautiful scenery.

"There is another near Scout Island, Canal Turtle name. Same as Rama star, only 6-10 meters deep and has a nice underwater," said Alex added.

When snorkeling, you'll want to bring bread. When in the water, marine fish will come to you and take the bread crumbs. The fish were there a lot and very adorable!

"The fish marine ornamental fish like so, given the bread crumbs would immediately come," said Alex.

Still not satisfied? Try to explore Semak Daun. There was a lot of diving points around the island. Moreover, the depths of the sea for diving in too deep enough Bushes Leaf!

"The depth in the bush leaf reaches 10 meters., Where coral reefs are wide open," said Alex.

Diving to the deepest point, in the near East Petondan Papateo Island. Depth reaches 30 meters and is highly recommended for those who are new to diving.

"Said my friends, there best underwater. But the waves were very large and not recommended for beginners if the current is strong. You must be against the flow there," said Alex.

Some of the top and the other islands in the Thousand Islands is famous Sepa Island, Island of the Sun, and Kotok Island. These islands have underwater beauty that will make you delirious.

"On the island near the island Tidung Umbrella is also great-great coral reefs. Unfortunately, so many have broken due to anchor the ship. But, still nice scenery when you come here," said Alex.

Alex also revealed, Thousand Islands known as the current is calm. Thus, not a few tourists from Jakarta and surrounding vacation there. But remember, for the islands are far away and close the Java Sea has large waves and strong currents.

"Thousand Islands the average current is calm because the island chain. But for islands far away, like a rainbow or Coconut Island, the current is strong," said Alex.

For Alex, his favorite place is Rama star in Pari Island. Because in addition to good underwater, there are also cheap hotels-cheap. Suitable for backpackers!

"There inn only Rp 200 thousand per night, cheap is not it?" Alex chirps.

Many travel agents are ready to take you for snorkeling or diving in the Thousand Islands. Take your pick, going to the Island Tidung, Pari Island, Semak Daun, or the beautiful islands in the Thousand Islands. Happy holidays!

Record! Full Schedule Ship to Thousand Islands



Jakarta - I know the schedule departure of the ship, one of the obstacles sometimes so travelers to vacation to the Thousand Islands. Here is the schedule boat trips can be informed before you go there.

This is the schedule of the ship will travel to the Thousand Islands, based on the island of goals:

1. Ayer Island

To reach the Ayer island you can ride from Pier Marina Ancol. Ship to the island is available starting at 09:00 to 15:00 pm on Monday-Friday. Special Saturday-Sunday Island boat from Ancol towards Ayer available at 08.00, 10.00 am, 12.00 am, 15.00 pm.

Instead, the ship from Ayer Island towards Ancol available at 14:00 and 16:30 on Mondays-Fridays. On Saturday and Sunday, this vessel is available at 11:00, 14:00, 15:30 and 17:00 pm.

2. Angel Island

Just like Ayer Island, the tourist who wants to ride on the Angel Island Pier Marina Ancol. Ships from Ancol towards Angel Island is available at 9:00 to 15:00 pm on Monday-Friday. While on Saturday and Sunday is available at 08.00, 10:00, 12:00 and 15:00 pm.

From Angel Island towards Ancol, boats are available at 14:30 pm for Monday-Friday. But on Saturday and Sunday is available at 14.00 and 16.00.

"It costs Rp 300.000/orang, could depart from Marina Ancol Pier, Pier 17," said an employee at Angel Island.

3. Pantara Island

To reach this resort island furthest you can come departing from Marina Ancol at 09.00 am every day. Return time is 13:00 pm.

Because the island is a resort, so the traveler who comes should stay.

"The cost of stay Rp 1.9 million per person, including transportation," said employee Pantara Island.

4. Scout Island

This is one of the islands most visited by tourists. To achieve the Scout Island, you can ride from the three piers, the Pier Marina Ancol, Muara Angke the Old Port and the Port of Muara Angke Kali Adem.

If departing from Pier Marina Ancol, you can use a fast ship at 08:00 pm. However, if you want a cheaper travelers can depart from the Port of Kali Adem or the Old Port of Muara Angke.

At the Port of Kali Adem, tourists can ride KM dolphin or grouper. Both are available at 07.00 am. Grouper special, it also serves cruise ships Kali Adem-Scout Island at 13:00 pm. Ticket price is Rp 40.000/orang.

If you want to feel the thrill of sailing with the use of wooden boats, you can ride from the Old Port of Muara Angke. Here, the ship has been available since dawn, but departed at 07.00 am and again from 13:00 pm Scout Island. Cheaper ticket prices, namely Rp 30.000/orang.

"If cheap wooden boats, Rp 30.000/orang, but rather a long way," said Doni.

5. Island Princess

To reach the Princess Island, travelers can depart from Pier Marina Ancol. This fast boat available at 08.00 pm every day with the return time at 14:00 pm.

Just like Pantara Island, Princess Island is also a resort. To reach this island, you have to make reservation of the visit. There are two options, the one day trip or stay.

"The price is USD 1.7 million / person for 1 night. But if one day trip pay him Rp 800 thousand / person," said an employee of the Princess Island.

6. Tidung Island

Well here it is the island that is always crowded when the holiday season arrives, the Tidung Island. To reach the island Tidung, you can depart from the Port of Kali Adem and the Old Port of Muara Angke.

Hours set boats to the island of Muara Angke Tidung is at 07.00 pm. Meanwhile, the return time is at 09.00 and 14.00 pm. Ticket price is Rp 30.000/orang.

If you want to depart from the Port of Kali Adem, you can ride KM dolphin or grouper. They are the same ticket price of Rp 50.000.

The scheduled departure of the ship towards the island of Port Kali Adem Tidung is at 07.00 and 13.00 hrs. Return time is at 09:00 to 14:00 pm.

Be careful! This is Assorted Fraud Most Taking Place in Europe


Barcelona - Unfortunately, fraud also occurs in countries in Europe. But that does not mean you can not avoid these scams. The following kinds of fraud that must be recognized when traveling to Europe.

The best way to avoid scams is to know the various types. In Europe, there are 7 most common scams that are going on there, so visiting in Active Backpacker, Thursday (04/04/2013):

1. Playing football

For the male traveler, to play indoor soccer or football by a group of men in the park might be an interesting thing. But in fact, play an impromptu ball like that can make your precious belongings missing. How do they take your stuff? It's easy.

Collided while playing football are common. You also would not suspect these new friends will take your valuables in the bag when the collision. Unfortunately, such moments that your belongings missing. How to avoid it, of course with no easily tempted when there is an offer to play with the new ball.

2. Ball game in the glass

This is the most classic kind of hoax. Play guess the ball is in the 3 cups. The game is widely played by con men in public places such as city parks.

They usually call people to form a crowd and start the game. He scrambles 3 boxes one box contains balls. Such as gambling mini, the tourists began to guess where bolannya.

The problem is, any box so the answer is, you will not be able to answer correctly because they have been trained to move the ball without being seen. This type of fraud to occur for those who do not know or realize.

3. Taxi blurred

You just got out of the airport and took a cab going to the hotel. With congenital lot, you also chose to put the items in the rear trunk. When down, you politely ask the driver to open the trunk door.

But what happened? The taxi instead ran away and carry all your luggage. The way to avoid this type of fraud is to put your luggage in the back seat. Or, keep the door open and do not always give money before you unloaded all the luggage from the taxi.

4. Leather jackets for free

This fraud occurs mostly in Italy. A man or woman should overtake you ask for directions to the nearest landmark in your position (which most likely will know). He will be a fun and friendly person.

Because it gives the information, he would kindly give your leather jacket. After holding a leather jacket, with a lively, he asked for the money to you as the fuel runs out. It is impossible not provide gas money because he has given a leather jacket. Money was gone. In fact, given the jacket is not real leather, even if imitation, it's not a nice jacket. Be careful.

5. Friendship bracelets

When traveling to Paris, especially at Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, be careful with people who were making bracelets. Fraudsters are not alone because there are some people who make the bracelets. They will make the people crowding and suddenly pinned bracelet to your hand.

Without realizing it, the bracelet was at hand, and you were forced to pay. The problem is, they charge quite a bit. The best way to avoid this is to put both hands in pockets, or move away when he saw suspicious people.

6. Child scavengers with cardboard

Do not mind the little ones that come with a cardboard clustered. They will ask you to see the contents of cardboard, and that's when valuables in pockets or bags will disappear.

How to avoid it easily. Always hold valuables in pockets and bags to find that the kids are suspicious. Just ignore them and walk away from them as soon as possible.

7. Girl teaser

This is common in Eastern Europe, especially in Hungary, Poland and others. A tourist will man approached a local girl look beautiful and attractive. The girl with lively acting like really interested in you.

With so many conversations that had been overcome, he will invite you to a local bar and introduce you to his friends that are not less interesting. After spending time with chatting and drinking a few beers, this is where the reality will hit.

You will be faced with a bill of drinks at the bar at a price that is beyond common sense. If you do not want to pay, you will be attacked by local people who were there. So, rather than follow the lust, better, more selective in choosing local friends, especially women.

Creepy Ritual in the World, Dancing With the Dead!



Hauts Plateaux - probably never crossed your mind to dance with the dead. But in Madagascar, dancing with the corpse had been buried and exhumed his grave is a ritual, Famadihana name. Horrified!

Famadihana is a unique ritual that you can see in the Hauts Plateaux, Madagascar. Quoted from Lonely Planet, Thursday (05/02/2013) This ritual routinely performed 7 years Malagasy tribe people who live there.

First of all they will dig, wrap the bones with cloth and mat, then tied with a rope. When the family member will shout for joy to welcome the ancestral bones package.

This tradition is also referred to as 'Ritual Play Bone'. So called because in this ceremony Malagasy people will unload graves of the ancestors.

They dug, and wrap the bones with cloth and mats are tied with string. When the family member will shout for joy to welcome the ancestral bones package.

According to Malagasy tribal beliefs, Famadihana is the embodiment of love for the deceased family. At that time, all family members will come, no matter where they live now.

In fact, the family is living abroad are also back for the celebration Famadihana. All members of the family who came to bring a lot of innate, such as meats, soups, sweets, drinks and much more.

Almost all family members happy with this bone removal. Why not, according to the Malagasy tribal beliefs, the dead are not completely dead. They are still able to communicate with relatives who are still alive. Through this festival, they seemed to communicate again with the deceased.

Although this is a form of affection, a traveler's view would shudder when I first witnessed firsthand Famadihana.

Like a big festival, the ritual Famadihana, had the intent provides various kinds of food and drink, do not miss the musical entertainment. The entire guest dancing, singing and partying in Famadihana. They also cut the animals whose meat distributed to all invited guests.

Famadihana ceremony began with the national anthem. Family elders and city officials were invited to the funeral from the new national anthem and speeches began.

Often a band involved in this event. There are also several musical instruments such as harmonica, violin, guitar, and trumpet.

The crowd celebration much like the market. Busy people to walk and stand for the taste of food and beverages.

But, especially for relatives, they will approach the bundle bone, then singing, laughing and slowly unwrapping. Calmly they watered wine to the pile of bones and close it again. Once the package is closed, the bones were buried back into the ground, and brought to the accompaniment of dance.

Interested in coming? You can see it between July and September. This unique ritual is usually held in the month.

Fun, free event visit anyone, including foreign tourists. With a smile which implied a clear, they are welcome every traveler who comes.
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Five Best Places in the World For Fishing


Fishing is one of the exciting activities when traveling. In this world there are five places that are considered best for fishing mania, started fishing from a helicopter, to fishing in the Amazon.

Here are the five best places in the world for the angler:

1. While fly fishing in Aspen, USA

A luxury hotel in Aspen, Colorado, the U.S. gives a new sensation in fishing. Named Little Nell Hotel invites guests to while fly fishing. Concepts that they offer to fly a helicopter into a remote lake in the Rocky Mountains region.

Do not worry about the safety, because there are instructors who are ready to help you. But make sure that you are strong stamina to do the hotel ini.Tamu got lucky fish can instantly enjoy their catch for dinner after learning cooking secrets from the hotel chef.

2. Lobster hunting in Wales, UK

Known as 'black gold' in the ocean, lobster is one of the most exclusive animals and valuable. There is one of the best places in the world to hunt lobsters, which are located in the Coastal Orme in north Wales, UK.

Marine biologist, Carl Davies explains the lobster is fished with put in a trap. "During our trip hauling lobster pots so many guests can look closely and have the opportunity to hold the lobster. Lobster Not just occasionally, other marine animals also caught." Davies said.

Not only that, you also can see other wildlife such as sea birds, dolphins, the wild life count bottles in Orme.

3. Locate Nemo fish in Florida, USA

In addition to cycling and playing, fishing was also able to get closer bond between parent and child. Take a vacation to Disney World in Florida, USA. Disney World has a river filled with bass fishing. Fishing families who came were treated with background Cinderella Castle.

In 1960, more than 70,000 bass fingerlings released at the Magic Kingdom's Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon were allowed to breed freely for nearly 20 years. If lucky, the angler can catch fish that can weigh up to 6.5 kilograms.

4. Adventures in the Amazon, Brazil

There is a ferocious fish in South America known as the Peacock Bass. With green and gold colors are striking, aggressive nature and large size, this fish into one spectacular thing that can be fished humans.

"Peacock Bass fish is undoubtedly the most aggressive fish in the world," said Steve Townston, director of the Black Water Explorer expedition.

5. Looking for shells, Ireland

Nestled among the mountains on the windy west coast of Ireland and 16 kilometers along the fjord, you can find various kinds of shells. Delphi Lodge guests near this region can be cruising along the waterway using speedboats, stop farms historic oyster and shellfish along the edges.

Aurora and 4 Other Wonders in Europe


Oslo - Not only many historical haunts, apparently Europe also has an amazing natural phenomenon. Of the beautiful Aurora space to the desert in the middle of the green forest, this is the fifth most magical natural phenomenon in Europe!

Europe is a continent with diverse destinations lengak. You can spend coming to the Mediterranean region for sunbathing and playing water at the beach is gorgeous, playful to the Alps to ski areas, or go to a lot of cool buildings in the UK.

More than that, Europe had had a natural phenomenon not to be missed. Get ready to discover the wonders that are difficult to find in any hemisphere.

Here are 5 coolest phenomenon in Europe:

1. Aurora, Norway


Perhaps, you are already familiar with the Aurora. It is a natural phenomenon in the form of radiant light burning in the lining of the ionosphere, caused by the interaction of the magnetic field with charged particles emitted by the sun.

In essence, this aurora-shaped light green, red, purple, blue up in the sky at night. Very pretty! Aurora occurs in the northern hemisphere. In Europe, you can see it in the region of Scandinavia or northern Europe during winter.

Visit the site of Norway, you can see the Aurora in the coastal region in the western part Norwergia. The place is still natural, no tall buildings and residential areas. Therefore, it was clearly visible aurora. Nevertheless, the appearance of the aurora is difficult to guess.

One tour operator in Norway, Hurtigruten may invite the traveler to hunt aurora. Package price offered is around U.S. $ 735 or about USD 7 million, for a 6 day trip to see the aurora. Interested?

2. Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland



It is a natural phenomenon called a glacier and is one characteristic of European countries particularly Switzerland. The glacier is a large sediment and ice formed on the surface of the soil for long periods of time. Aletsch Glacier is a glacier located in the Alps, Jungfrau, Switzerland and the most powerful in Europe!

From the official site of UNESCO, Aletsch Glacier is the longest glacier in Europe and big. Just imagine, this glacier has an area of ​​nearly 128 km2, a length of 23 km, and a depth of 900 meters. As a result Aletsch Glacier crowned the World Heritage by UNESCO in 2011 ago.

Not surprisingly, a traveler who visited Jungfrau Aletsch definitely took time to Glacier. Here you can play the snow, take the cable car, take pictures, or skiing. Do not forget to wear a thick sweater ya!

3. Dune du Pilat, France



Who would have thought, it turns out France has a desert! The desert called Dune du Pilat which is located in La Teste-de-Buch, Arcachon Bay, approximately 60 km from the city of Bordeaux, France.

Dune du Pilat is actually a sand dune. Height reached 107 meters and is the highest in Europe. For setting foot in height, you have to climb hundreds of steps as written in the official website of Gironde.

The view from the summit is guaranteed to leave you spellbound. Just imagine. From the top of Dune de Pilat, you can see the beautiful blue ocean in front of the eyes and lush green forests behind you. Feel the soft sand!

Length of this desert reaches 2,700 m by 500 m wide, and 6 million m3 of sand here. This is one attraction for the world traveler. Dune du Pilat never empty of tourists. Take pictures here, certainly unforgettable.

4. The Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland



The Giant's Causeway is a volcanic rock piles due to volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. Uniquely the stones neatly arranged like a stone block and located at the seaside. It makes the Giant's Causeway as one of the most unique beaches in the world.

Discover the site of Northern Ireland, the Giant's Causeway was named a World Heritage by UNESCO since 1986. The beach is also part of a national nature reserve in Ireland.

Giant's Causeway was a prima donna in Northern Ireland. Obviously, tourists who come here certainly unbelievable shock. How not, the stones are arranged in a neat and towering. Not to mention the beautiful blue sea and the birds often perch on bebatauannya.

But apparently, there is a separate myths about the Giant's Causeway. Irish people believe, there is an ancient Irish giant from making its way towards Scotland and want to destroy the country. However, the sleeping giant and then another giant of Scotland emerged.

His intention to kill the giant Irish, just a giant of Scotland instead of fear. They fled and shut the Irish giant. Well, the high rocks at the Giant's Causeway is exactly what is believed to be a barrier created by a giant in Scotland.

Believe do not believe, this beach remains crowded with tourists. You can walk on top of the rock and see the stones neatly arranged. Although there was no white sand, marvel at the Giant's Causeway is able to hypnotize you!

5. Samaria Gorge, Greece



Chasm is not always sinister. On the island of Crete, Greece are named Samaria Gorge national park that has beautiful ravines. Travelers can explore the base ravine and enjoy the charming natural beauty!

From site Explore Crete, Samaria Gorge is the longest gorge in Europe with a length of 18 kilometers. Traveler favorite activities here is the basic down ravine and anesthetized by painting natural scenery like the pretty. Not only that, you also can find a variety of animals and plants here.

You can explore the forests of pine and fir trees for exploring Samara Gorge. There are houses Samaria and antelope are typical here. Exploring the Samaria Gorge, as takes you to a different world. Fresh air, lush green forests, and courteously Samaritan community are able to make you fall in love!

That's 5 most magical natural phenomenon in Europe. Get ready unnerved even froze at the sight of this phenomenon from close fifth. Prepare your backpack and explore Europe!

Unique in Sweden, Sleeping in the UFO



     There are different in the middle of the forest in Sweden. Among the tall trees, there is a large flying saucer and white glossy. Do not be surprised, it was a UFO that may be a place to sleep traveler.

     The UFO was in the middle of a jungle. It was round like a capsule and shiny white. Anyone who would surely be surprised to see abysmal. But it turns out, this is one of the UFO hotel room in Sweden. Awesome!

     From the official site visited detikTravel Treehotel, Friday (01/25/2013), The UFO is one of the hotel rooms that can occupy in Harads traveler, Norrbotten County, Sweden. Its location near the Lule River and is 100 km from Lulea Airport.

     Treehotel itself is a unique hotel that has some room in the middle of the forest. The rooms were unique, there is a form of cabins or bird nests. But shaped UFO, is the most conspicuous there.

     Extensive UFO about 30 square meters. In it there is a sofa, a bed, bathroom, and dining room. UFO is designed to be occupied by 4 four people, two adults and two small children.

     Interestingly, the entrance to the UFO is not a regular hotel door. However, the door is a ladder that can be drawn. Really like the UFO that you normally see in the movies!

     What is also cool, the materials used in this UFO is a composite material that is durable and strong. This is to create a lightweight design and makes it really looks like a UFO. Interior that was in it was modern and comfortable, and not separated from the things smelling space.

     The fresh air and beautiful scenery you can also see from the UFO. You will see green forests, vast Lule River, and charming valleys.

     The price for a night is 3300 SEK (Swedish Krona), or approximately USD 4.8 million. If you bring children, you have to pay the extra cost approximately USD 600 thousand. You can book a room through the official website Treehotel.

     Overnight at the UFO will be an unforgettable experience. You can also refresh the mind, because there is no pollution, congestion, or giant buildings around you. It was like abducted by aliens!

Disney has a private island in the Bahamas



     Walt Disney was not only amusement park alone. Entertainment and media company site also has a private island in the Bahamas. Only certain people are able to travel here. Bahamas does have a few small islands. One is Castaway Cay, an island in the South Abaco, Bahamas. Unlike the entertainment complex, this tourist area as 'confidential' by Disney. As seen from the official there Castaway Cay, Friday (01/25/2013), this region can not be visited by any tourist. Only those who do travel by cruise ship from Disney's all get into this private island.

     This is one of the few facilities that you would get when traveling using Disney's cruise ships. A subsidiary of Walt Disney, Disney Cruise Line is providing travel using luxury yacht called the Disney Magic. This ship departed almost every weekend from Port Canaveral, Florida, USA. Nearest shipping schedule by the end of this month, the day Thursday, January 31, 2013. To navigate the oceans to Castaway Cay and back to Florida, Disney Magic takes time for 3 days. You are required to pay the sum of USD 1002 (USD 9.6 million) per person. A variety of luxury amenities you will enjoy during a trip with this cruise. Because Disney Magic into one of the 7 best cruise ship in the world.

     After arriving at Castaway Cay, you will be greeted by Mickey and Mini Mouse in the harbor. They will hold your hand to get to the gates of Castaway Cay. Here, there is a stand to take pictures with the Disney characters. Like a private island, you can freely enjoy a variety of amenities here. Want to swim with the kids at the beach? Can! Castaway Cay has beaches that are not too deep and safe for children. The beach is bounded by rocks, so that children may not be far from the beach. Fun anymore, beach for kids, teens, and adults are separated here.

     In addition, you can also perform a variety of holiday activities here. Starting from the sun, making sandcastles with 'Lilo and Stitch', canoeing, snorkeling, playing jetski, water main at the water park, barbecue, cycling around the island, spa, enjoy the nature of the monitoring tower, and many dozens of other facilities.

     Nature is very beautiful private island plus deluxe amenities will greatly pamper you while on vacation. You want to try it at the next holiday?

Lake Loch Ness & 6 Destinations Famous Because Myth


The existence of a destination are often backed a myth. Not infrequently, the truth of the myth makes curious traveler. See for yourself whether or not myths at 7 this destination!

As a child, you'll often hear a fairy tale and myth, from the monster to UFOs in one place. Over time, many stories evolve and become redundant. However, these places are a magnet for tourists. Dilongok from the website Female First, on Friday (01/25/2013), this is the Loch Ness Lake and 6 other popular destinations because of the myth:

1. Lake Loch Ness, Scotland



The story of Lake Loch Ness monster or popularly known as Nessie in Scotland, became one of the greatest mysteries. The story of the monster appears in the 6th century and the false story that is often scattered. One is the story of John Shields. Shields was a worker at Flamingo Park Zoo.

In 1972 he was tricked by his friends with the discovery of carcasses of animals like Nessie. Zoologists also collect carcass and take it away before it is known by the police. This man also created a stir in the media all over the world and become a police chase. But once identified, it was just a seal carcass dumped by her friends to Lake Loch Ness two days before their visit.

2. Easter Island, Chile



Easter Island or Easter Island dalah small island off the coast of Chile and one of the most remote places on earth. The presence of 9 m high rock sculpture called Moai, a mystery that spread across the island.

While the archaeological evidence shows, when the statue was discovered by the Polynesians, around 400 AD. However, some suspect that the aliens involved in the presence of these statues. Local people who control the island's tourism. Easter Island is one of the most unique destinations in the world and full of mystery.

3. Valley of the Kings, Egypt

Have documentation of ancient Egyptian history the best from around the world. Many scriptures and carvings were analyzed as well as the ancient myths that still exist. One of the most famous myths about the Pharaoh's curse or Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings.

The myth is told, anyone who disrupt mummies of ancient pharaoh's tomb be haunted, misfortune, illness and even death. When a team of archaeologists discovered King Tutankhamun in 1922, news of their mysterious deaths began. However, the death rate is rather doubtful the team after 50 of the 58 teams still strong survive.

4. Area 51, New Mexico



As the story Giant Loch Ness, Area 51 in Roswell, New Mexico, is also often a false story for years. Many movies and television shows are described as a military air base and a facility for space experiments. However, the evidence is very slight.

Until finally phased investigation that caught the video camera in the 1990's. Although initially known are located in Nevada, many tourists visiting other places in Roswell, New Mexico. You see, this place is now this place into the International UFO Museum and Research Center. The museum is researching a story about the UFO crash in 1974, as well as a variety of stories about UFO sightings.

5. Transylvania, Romania



Dracula is one of the famous fictional character. The character was created by Irish novelist Bram Stoker in the late 19 th century. The existence of vampires has affected the culture for 115 years.

This story also comes from Transylvania in Romania that is synonymous with castles and vampires. Although the existence of fictional vampire, kebradaan castle is presumably true destination. This place has about 120 castles spread across 10 cities. Today, tourism tour Dracula and Romania hold offers some exciting experiences on Halloween.

6. Eastern Cape, South Africa

The hole on the cliffs in Coffee Bay, located in the South East Port of East London and Durban, at first glance looks great aja. Apparently, there is a strange phenomenon inherent in these rocks.

During high tide, the sound of waves crashing into the rocks amplified voice was loud applause. This sound can be heard up to a lot across the city. That said, there was a large fish-shaped half-fish and half-human, through the stone. This fish broke through the rock to save a girl from the clutches of an oppressive father.

7. Angkor Wat, Cambodia



Artifacts and relics from various religions often become tourist destinations. Especially, if the destination has a story about the religious and cultural myths. Angkor Wat in Cambodia, for example.

Located in the north of Cambodia, Angkor Wat is a Hindu monument in the world. Built in the 12th century, the City of Temple has become a major tourist destination of Cambodia, especially because of the Ramayana legend here. This epic story describes the sanctity and Hindu values.

This 6 Most Exciting Adventure Destinations In 2013




    Exciting and challenging adventure, can make your holiday more colorful in 2013. More courage and adventurous spirit? Try to go to six destinations with natural scenery and the most awesome adventure!

For some travelers, adventure takes guts and the courage. Excerpted from the Huffington Post, Monday (01/21/2013), here's a countdown 6 destinations with the best adventure of 2013 based AdventureLink site:

    6. India



Want Exciting in India? Try a vacation to Ladakh. Ladakh is also known as 'Little Tibet'. While on vacation to this area, do not miss to go to the river Zanskar. The river is deeper and amazing from the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Travelers can explore and see the nature of the river, Buddhist temples, monasteries, mountain goats and snow leopards.

    5. China



China has an awesome Guangdong Province. It took a few hours to the north of Hong Kong or Macau, to get in Guangdong Province. More precisely, go to Danxia Mountain Park in Guangdong. Sightseeing is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage section.

An area of ​​70 thousand hectares, adorned with gardens and large sculptures. The air is warm and humid help preserve nature Guangdong, mostly sub-tropical forests. 400 rare plants and different kinds of animals, and spectacular caves and ravines great tourist hypnotic and call it the Grand Canyon of Guangdong. There is also a waterfall Chengtou that came from a high cliff like a dragon.

    4. Nicaragua



Nicaragua has the peace and natural beauty tempt the adventurous. Travelers can take a vacation to the Lago de Nicaragua is the largest lake and the second largest in all of the tropics. Now, in the area there are eco-friendly lodge for lovers of kayaking and climbing the volcano.

Pacific Coast is in this country, being one of the best spots in the world for surfing. Today, the area is already equipped with a delightful resort.

    3. Egypt



Country Egypt is one of the destinations that attract tourists. Many traveler amazed by the hospitality and service of this country. River Nile becomes life for Egypt than the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Library of Alexandria and the whole coast north to the border of Libya is also a favorite in the eyes of tourists.

    2. North Korea



Natural scenery in North Korea, 80 percent is a very beautiful mountain. Telebih the beautiful gardens similar to Yosemite and Zion. The North Korean capital, Pyongyang also offers open-air museum in the world with a strong socialist-style architecture. The city also will make you amazed by the beautiful sculptures.

    1. South America



South America had the mainstay destinations in several countries at once, such as Iguazu, Easter Island, Machu Picchu, and the Galapagos. These places have a fascination different.

Iguazu is located on the border of Brazil and Argentina are so powerful and makes Niagara Falls like no nothing. Easter Island in Chile with mysterious statues, Machu Picchu in Peru that attract tourists to the existence of the mysterious citadel in the Andes, and the Galapagos in Ecuador Kepuauan the residence diverse wildlife.