Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda's oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this “impenetrable forest” also protects an estimated 320 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups, which can be tracked.

This biologically diverse region also provides shelter to a further 120 mammals, including several primate species such as baboons and chimpanzees, as well as elephants and antelopes. There are around 350 species of birds hosted in this forest, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics.
The neighboring towns of Buhoma and Nkuringo both have an impressive array of luxury lodges, rustic bandas and budget campsites, as well as restaurants, craft stalls and guiding services. Opportunities abound to discover the local Bakiga and Batwa Pygmy cultures through performances, workshops and village walks.

Coba Mexico

 


  The Maya ruins at Cobá are unique in that only a few of its estimated 6,500 structures have been uncovered, but the ones that have been are graceful and impressive.

On these quiet and peaceful grounds it´s hard to imagine that Cobá may have once had the largest population of all the ancient Mayan cities. This vast Mayan archeological site dates from 600-900 A.D. and there were an estimated 100,000 people living in its domain. It was the heart of a large metropolis composed of many cities within the eastern Yucatan.

Much can be learned about the ancient Maya in the architecture of Coba's pyramids and buildings situated on the shores of several lakes. As many as fifty sacbes (ancient roads) led into this huge Mayan city center, one of them over 62 miles long -- the longest in the Mayan world. Today few people live in Cobá, leaving one to ponder how such a great city fell into complete decline.

The steepness of the Nohoc Mul pyramid (the tallest in the Yucatan at over 126 feet) and the building techniques employed here are characteristic of the Petan region of Guatemala. There are stories that indicate a ruling queen here married a priest from Tikal, which has the tallest Mayan pyramid. This may be why the architecture of the two sites is similar.

Climbing the 120 stairs to the top of the Grand Pyramid at Cobá is well worth the effort. Standing here one can see over the jungle canopy for miles, unexcavated temple mounds peeking above the trees.

The small temple building which crowns the pyramid has two small carvings that are known as a ¨diving god¨ over the door. There are many theories about the meaning of these curious carvings, which are also found in Tulum. They have also been called ¨the bee god¨ or ¨the god descending¨ and have been associated with the planet Venus.

On an early morning walk through these extensive ruins in the jungle, one can see numerous species of birds, butterflies and animals, even the occasional spider monkey. Large ceiba trees intertwine with ancient stonework. The sounds of the jungle create an entertaining symphony. The beautiful natural setting of Cobá is a pleasure to explore.
 

Mount Longonot, Kenya

Mount Longonot, now extinct, rises from the floor of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya. It has a small population of vegetation and is home to various species of wildlife, including zebras, giraffes and  buffaloes. The mountain is not all that steep, but is certainly a work out considering it is over 9000 feet tall. At the top of the mountain is its crater which runs 7.2 kilometers. From the top of the mountain, you are able to see Lake Naivasha. It is a wonderful experience which anyone with reasonably good fitness should be able to do. 

  

                                     

Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda

With over 1000 square kilometers of rain forest and 2000 mm of rain every year, Nyungwe forest is Africa's most protected mountain forest. It is home to over 400 species of chimpanzees, 75 mammal species, about 310 bird species, and over 340 different plant species. The forest has trails with ranging difficulties, and a canopy walk that is about 60 meters above the forest. In order to get to the forest, one must first go through a tea plantation. The greenery and rich aroma fill he air.There is a lot to see. The area consists of different lodges and hotels depending on what you're willing to spend. The experience is worth every penny.This forest caters to the needs of all adventure seekers.
    

Meet the beasts of Maasai Mara.

Their migration is the best part. They migrate in groups and crowds to ensure their strength in numbers when facing attacks from predators.

Make Maasai mara you tour destination today, and see their life in the park. how they hunt, feed and take care of their young ones.

TANZANIA'S PRIDE.

Enjoy watching mother nature's gifts first hand by visiting the beautiful Tarangire National park in the Serengrti, and get to see the amazing white giraffe; one the rarest giraffe species found in the world and in Africa, found only in Tanzania.

Belem Tower or the Tower of St Vincent is a fortified tower located in the civil parish of Santa maria De Belem in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. It is a UNESCO  world heritage site(along with the nearby jeronimos monastery ) because of the significant role it played in the Portuguese maritime discoveries of the era of the age of discoveries. The tower was commissioned by king john II to be part of a defense system at the mouth of the Tagus river and a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon.

Nijō Castle is a flatland castle in kyoto Japan. The castle consists of two concentric rings (kurawa) of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several gardens. The surface area of the castle is 275,000 square meters, of which 8000 square meters is occupied by buildings.
It is one of the seventeen historic monuments of ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

Dongchuan, Red Land in China

Dongchuan Red Land is a new rising tourist destination near Kunming, loved by photographers and backpackers, and praised as "God's palette". These red lands, extending for nearly 50 kilometers (30 miles), are the most striking and distinctive in the world.

Golden Bay / Mohua is a shallow, paraboloid shaped bay at the northwest end of New Zealand's South Island. An arm of the Tasman Sea, the bay lies northwest of Tasman Bay and Cook Strait.

Glass Beach is a beach in MacKerricher State Park near Fort Bragg, California that is abundant in sea glass created from years of dumping garbage into an area of coastline near the northern part of the town.
 The beach is now visited by tens of thousands of tourists yearly.sea glass is now found on the other two glass beaches outside the state park area.
The beach is now visited by tens of thousands of tourists yearly. Collecting is discouraged on the section of "Glass Beach" within and adjacent to the state park, although most of the sea glass is now found on the other two glass beaches outside the state park area.

TORISM IN TAHITI AT FRENCH POLYNESIA.

The Bora bora island.

Bora bora island the most romantic gateway in the world. From the coral reef, Snorkeling, Swimming with the dolphins to the plentiful exotic shops. Bora bora, is simply a place you will never forget.

Tourism in Turkey.

Visit Turkey and enjoy the beautiful city of Abudhabi with a population of less than 11 million and the best sanitation in the country.

BEAUTY WITHIN TURKANA

Turkana is the second largest of all 47 counties, is covering 13% of the Republic of Kenya’s surface. Although only known to few outsiders, it offers a range of unique landscapes and ecosystems as well as an impressive, intact traditional culture. Whether you are after bird watching, a wildlife safari, archeological experiences, relaxing on the beach or simply out for new discoveries – Turkana has it all!

1. Central Island National Park – Exit our planet!

As its name suggests, Central Island grows out of the water in the middle of Lake Turkana. Being of volcanic origin, the island owns three crater lakes, one being home for tilapia fish, another one for thousands of flamingos and the third one for crocodiles. Central Island is also an important breeding place for crocodiles and a diverse avi fauna, and this is why it is protected as a national park. You can explore the island on foot, it takes only about one hour to climb the highest point from where you enjoy unrivalled vistas over Lake Turkana. If equipped with a tent you may also stay overnight which will give you the chance to watch the changing colors of marvelous sunrises and sunsets, and the glittering of myriads of stars. As you have to share the island only with a few rangers, thousands of birds and an unknown crocodile number, and because the volcanic landscape is so weird, be prepared to have an out-of-this world feeling … The ultimate place for lovers of birds, great landscapes and serenity!

2. South Turkana National Reserve – Have your private nature park!

When travelling from Kitale to Lodwar, most people drive past Turkana’s largest nature reserve without even sensing what they are missing. South Turkana National Reserve is probably one of the least visited nature reserves in the whole of Kenya but it is a hidden gem! Chances to meet other tourists there are minimal. So why don’t you just fancy to possess your own private national park?! You can explore South Turkana by 4WD or on foot. You may see oryx antelopes, gazelles, warthogs, a wonderful birdlife, even lions and leopards and most prominently: elephants! Animals are shyer and harder to trace than in the popular parks of Southern Kenya, but in exchange for that you don’t have to share them with a pack of minibuses. The true adventure of South Turkana is its scenic beauty of vast plains with anthills of record breaking height and singular mountains, anyway.

3. Kalokol Standing Stones – Talk with the people of stone

People don’t expect a mythical experience right next to a main road. But so it may happen at Namorutunga when you drive from Lodwar to Kalokol. A gang of local elders can tell you all about the people of stone, which is the literal translation of the local name of the site. As the tale goes, the basalt pillars once where people dancing who where cursed and turned into stone by an angry sorcerer. Archeologists are not so sure that this is the true origin of the site but rather suspect that it has been a place of worship since approximately 2,000 years. Whatever the truth might be, it is beyond doubt that Namorutunga has been a spiritual power place for people since a very long time. The local Turkana still pray here, which you can tell by the many pebbles that are placed on the stone pillars. When you pay a visit, talk to the people of stone or simply have a look at the open air temple which is presumably two millenia old

4. Lobolo Swamp – Mingle with flamingos!

A unique ensemble of sand dunes, lakescape, doom palm trees and a swampy lagoon characterize the area of Lobolo swamp. Myriads of flamingo, holy ibis and other waterfowl have chosen it as their stomping ground. In case you are a bird watcher or merely a nature lover, you will enjoy staying and unwinding here very much! There is an exclusive tented camp near a natural spring covered by a shady palm groove, right at the shores of beautiful Lake Turkana. Whether you simply want a calm time to unwind or explore the surroundings on foot together with the camp’s naturalist and mingle with the resident flamingos, you will have a rewarding time in Lobolo, just some 20 kilometres north of Eliye Springs.

5. The beaches of Eliye Springs – Relax kabissa!

Just 50 kilometres east of Lodwar lies Eliye Springs, a small resort that, back in the 1970ies enjoyed astonishing popularity with the international jet set who flew in from Nairobi with private planes to spend a weekend angling on the lake and partying on the beach. Eliye Springs surely is the greatest place to unwind: It has a very laid-back atmosphere, endless palm fringed sand beaches, a massive sand dune from which you enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Turkana, and a lack of mobile network. So Lodwar people come here on the weekend when they want to be unreachable and enjoy total peace and fun. Close to the name giving mineral spring there is a comfortable lodge with good food, and further down the beach you will find a number of basic campsites, all being fit to offer you total relaxation to end your Turkana safari with. ‘Kabissa’, by the way means ‘completely’ in Swahili 

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6. The hot waterfalls of Kapedo – Jump into Mother Nature’s bathing tub!

On arrival in Kapedo, the border town of Baringo and Turkana County on the road running up from Lake Baringo, visitors probably will rub their eyes in disbelief when they see the major attraction of the region: Two boiling hot waterfalls that plunge over a small escarpment before merging with Suguta river! Kapedo itself is a picturesque village where traditional grass thatched huts prevail. The surrounding has also a lot of charm with Silali volcano to the east and Tiati hills to the west which both are a rewarding hiking terrain. After walking the hills you can treat your tired legs with a swim in the huge bathing tub of Mother Nature, the warm waters of Suguta river. Whether you prefer it boiling hot or lukewarm, you will find the right water temperature depending on how close you are to the merger of the hot streams with Suguta river!

STOCKHOLM CITY-SWEDEN

 Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, encompasses 14 islands and more than 50 bridges on an extensive Baltic Sea archipelago. The cobblestone streets and ochre-colored buildings of Gamla Stan (the old town) are home to the 13th-century Storkyrkan Cathedral, the Kungliga Slottet Royal Palace and the Nobel Museum, which focuses on the Nobel Prize.It also consists of Ferries and sightseeing boats shuttle passengers between the islands.

Local boat transport

Travelling by local ferries is a fantastic way to experience a city built on islands. Ferries are used by both commuters and tourists wanting to take a better look around.

10 reasons to choose Stockholm

Stockholm is widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, built where lake meets sea, on fourteen islands, with eight centuries of history and culture to choose from. Is that enough to wet your appetite? No? OK, here are our Top Ten Reasons for visiting Stockholm.

The beauty

It’s said that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. But whoever came up with that proverb, probably never made it to the Capital of Scandinavia. Once you’ve seen them, you’ll never forget the islands in the stream.

All that water

The sparkling blue water and the archipelago next door is what defines Stockholm and gives it its unique character. Wherever you look, there’s water. And since it’s so clean, you can use it for all types of activities, like fishing and even swimming in the middle of town.

The green spaces

Green is the new black and no large city has more green spaces than Stockholm. And what’s more: the air and the water is clean and fresh and you’re never far away from nature.

The attractions

Few cities pack so many interesting attractions into such a compact and easily accessible area. Castles? Check. Medieval old town? Check. Wide selection of museums and galleries? Check. Cool restaurants and nightclubs? Check! We could go on but we’ll stop there.

The welcoming

You don’t have to master the language made famous by the chef from the Muppet Show to get by in Stockholm. Almost everyone speaks at least English and are (according to surveys) welcoming, open and respectful towards visitors.

A year-round destination

Yes, the never-ending summer nights are magical, but a nighttime Christmas market in the Old Town, powdered in white, is not to be missed either. In fact, all four, distinct seasons in Stockholm have their unique charms.

Creative and trendy

Art, architecture and design play an integrated part of Stockholm city life. Music, food and fashion are at the cutting edge and the shopping is as good or better than even the largest capitals.

The Swedish flavors

It’s not all meatballs and herring. On the contrary, the Swedish cuisine has taken huge leaps in the last decades with award winning chefs and restaurants. The flavors are still distinctly Swedish though – tack och lov (thank goodness).

The military coup in Thailand

The military coup  that carried out the bloody mission in Thailand in may-mid-september.

Tourism in Thailand

In the first nine months of 2014, there were more than two million fewer foreign tourists who visited Thailand compared with the same period in past years as a result of Thailand been one of the most dangere tourism destinations. For instance, the murder of a British backpackers Hannah Witheridge and David Miller in mid-September and this brought about a bloody military coup in Thailand.

Cultural destination- OMO RIVER TRIBES.

The Omo river region is a region located in Southwestern Ethiopia and home to different tribes. The tribes that live in the lower Omo Valley are believed to be among the most fascinating on the African continent. It is often you come into contact with tribes like Turkana, Ari, Tsemay, Konso and Bena among others when you tour the valley.

The warriors often move with riffles slung on their backs (Kalashnikovs). This can be a bit disconcerting but the tribes are friendly and this is generally the only modern accessory you will see them wear.

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, 2 miles west of Amesbury and 8 miles north of Salisbury. 

Guazu Falls, Iguazú Falls, Iguassu Falls, or Iguaçu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. They are the largest waterfalls system in the world.