Monday, February 22, 2010

Raja Ampat, Diving paradise at Indonesia

"What a wealth of nature and scenery that God has given to country beloved Indonesia." Maybe that was the word of praise that came out of our mouths when we can go and visit different places really wonderful that we can find among the thousands of islands in this archipelago as one of which was in Raja Ampat is located in the Province of West Papua.

Papuans often also referred to him as district archipelago with many islands of 610 islands. Among them only 35 islands are populated and only 4 of them on the big island the most populated of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo where there are cities as centers of government Waisai Raja Ampat

Because of its natural beauty which indicated its position as the richest marine biodiversity in the world oceans. Islands are still very original is so amazing let alone the sea at this island is very famous for its wealth which according to the survey and research institutions of international marine ecosystem here that there are 537 species of coral that is already represented 75% of the world now not to mention the discovery of 828 species of fish from a number of 1074 estimated spread this islands Raja Ampat.

Well .... How are we not surprised to know that. Maybe because we are less known and appreciated because the people from all over the country's many know about Raja Ampat and they even have a network of travel to get there directly from their countries of Europe, America and Australia.

If you want to visit the Raja Ampat is the nearest airport is the new town of Sorong followed by speed boat about 1.5 hours at a cost of Rp. 2 million for a 10 to 15 people. For lodging there are only on the islands of course while for the transport because this island is to take speed boat which can be rented starting from the city of Sorong.

If you are there at the time of the season let alone the full moon, besides the beautiful beaches on the edge looking at the moon diperjalanan also likely you will be greeted by a bunch of fish jumping dolphin dolphins that high in the side of your boat speed .... Wow ... .. what a life experience that will not be forgotten

Melbourne; Main Tourism Destination City Australia

For travelers who came to Melbourne and intend to shop, the second largest city in Australia with a population of 3.3 million people could be a fun place to shop. One of the shopping center that can not be missed is the Queen Victoria Market is located at 513 Elizabeth Street.

Queen Victoria Market offers items that can be whatever people think. Nearly 1,000 merchants selling goods on the market size of about seven hectares. The market is open for five days in a week (closed on Monday and Wednesday) the market include, among others sell food every day, such as various kinds of fish, meat, fruits and vegetables, wine, bread, snacks such as sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, clothes, various kinds of souvenirs, compact discs and cassettes, children's toys, and pets.

No wonder the people of Australia called the Queen Victoria Market is more than just the main shopping destination. For those of Australia, Queen Victoria Market is a historic place, appeal to travelers, and an institution for the citizens of Melbourne. For over 100 years, these shopping centers serving the needs of more than 200,000 people in one week.

Queen Victoria Market is located at the northwest edge of the central district of Melbourne's economy was officially opened on March 20, 1878. Along with the passage of time, other markets also appeared along with the growing population. However, with changes in shopping patterns Melbourne residents, one by one, the markets were falling.

However, the Queen Victoria Market persisted to this day. Not surprisingly, most of the buildings located at the Queen Victoria Market is the old buildings which include historic buildings.

The market is open from 06.00 it closed at 14:00 (Tuesday and Thursday), at 18:00 (Friday), at 15.00 (Saturday), and at 16:00 (Sunday). And, can be reached by using buses, trams, trains, or use a car, given the wide parking lot. That's why the Queen Victoria Market easily find breeders who sell pets, such as chickens and ducks around the pickup truck parked in the parking lot of the Queen Victoria Market.

If you can compare, Queen Victoria Market is similar to the Chatuchak Market in Bangkok, which is also known as the weekend market (weekend market). In addition to goods that were sold in a variety of markets, the price is very competitive, if you do not want to say cheap.

Travel to Melbourne would not all for business spending. On the outskirts of Melbourne, about an hour away by car, also can be found Healesville Nature Reserve, which became the maintenance of more than 200 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles native to Australia.

Nature reserve covering an area 32 hectares that was opened to the public since 1934. Although three animals native to Australia's most widely known is the koala, kangaroo, and dingo (a type of wolf-like dog figure), actually a collection of Australian native animals are still many more, including platypus, mammal that lived in two worlds, water and land, which running around trying to eat at night.

The officers at Healesville Nature Reserve stands ready to provide a detailed explanation about the animals that were there, ranging from kangaroos that can determine themselves when her son was moved from her womb into her pocket maintenance, until koalas who slept for 21 hours in a day.

Outside the nature reserve, on the outskirts of Melbourne also have other places of interest to visit, among other places making wine. One of them is Yering Station in the Yarra Valley, which was founded in 1838. Although not the largest wine producer in Australia, Yering Station is one of a family-owned wine companies are difficult to pass up.

As one tourist destination, Melbourne which could be categorized as a metropolitan city to the tourist-friendly enough economic class are familiar with the term backpacker (Coach backpack). Disabled tourist shelters backpack adjacent to the hotel, four star hotels.

Bulgaria, Cheapest Tourism Destination In Europe

Countries in this Balkan land save much beauty behind tamahannya unique hospitality. Yes, Bulgaria is so unique with all the cultural and language differences. So many choices of activities to do around here at a cost that is not too large. You can try to climb the mountain, such as the Pirin or Rila mountains, tracing the life of the City - a big city like Sofia, traveled from one monument to another monument, or from one museum to another museum. The villages are traditional can be the object of the visit. And, the most fun is resting on the edge of the Black Sea coast.

Time is often felt short when on vacation to a place that was so impressive. If you only have a week alone, while you are the type of people interested in culture and history of a nation, should you focus your vacation in the city Sofia and Rila Monstry for two days. After that go visit the Plovdiv for two days, visiting a day Koprivshtista and Veliko Tarnovo for the last two days. In those places you will be able to enjoy the cultural highlights of Bulgaria.

However, if you're a fan of the area and sandy beach, Varna is your refuge proper. Apart from sunbathing to relax, you can also see the cultural heritage and history in this city. There are many monuments and museums. Another option is to Nesebar. Fishing and tourism town is located on the top half of an island formed by coral. You can also visit the Forest Steinernen, in which the pillars of rock 50 million years old who clawed the sky with a height of up to six meters.

There is nothing wrong you are visiting or Balchik Albena. Some people think that Balchic is where the most interesting in the Black Sea region. If you include travelers who are interested in a place of cultural heritage, but also interested in adding natural tourism cities such as Melnik, Bansko, Belogradchik, which is located near Arbanasi Veliko Tarnovo with your visit list. Do not forget to use a few days to visit the Pirin mountains or Rodopi. However, if not properly accounted for places where you will visit, traveling from one place to another could take a day.

Sofia city is as beautiful as its name. Sofia is the only major city in Bulgaria is the center of the city's most interesting. The city is surrounded by several attractions that are attracting visitors. From the station located downtown, you can walk to the south of the Sveta Nedelya Cathedral. Cathedral was rebuilt after the bombing in 1924. Attacks intended to kill the Tsar Boris III was caused killed 124 people. Most of the victims were state officials.

Besides the cathedral, stopped at sempatkanlah other churches built in the 14th century, St. Petra Semerdjuska. On the other side of this church there is the National Museum of History. Part timers dominated Sofia Alexander Nevski church Neo Byzantine style, and a monument to commemorate the death of 200 thousand Russian soldiers who fight for the independence of Bulgaria.

To the south of Sofia, surrounded by Mt Vitosha, the arena's most famous ski in the winter-summer is often used as a tourist resort with a cable car. It's easy to find inexpensive lodging in the country. But, for foreign tourists are going to be priced up to 10 times more than the price given to local residents. But just because it's quiet still cheap, really.

Many places in this country that we can visit for the tourists who hang out and enjoy the hobby of various types of music. We can visit Lodkite, in this place a lot of scattered Bar which is often used for the means 'slang' for students and young people of Bulgaria, or you can mngunjungi Cutty Sark Borisova Gradina, in this place a lot of places serving disco techno and house music, or for your hobby with rock music while enjoying a pizza you can come to O! Shipka

In addition to the above slang, for those of you who enjoy a hobby or a variety of dishes typical Bulgarian food, you can visit Background Pub located in the bul. Vitosha 14. This place you can taste the food and good Bulgarian wine in this pub. Sometimes at night performed live, music to entertain the guests.

Background In addition to the Pub, you could eat the food in Divaka - While eating the meal in the restaurant located in the 6-ti-Septemvri this 41A you will feel the laughter renyahnya visitors. Restaurant atmosphere is so pleasant. The food was pretty much okay. There are menu options typical Bulgarian dishes and several types of salad, if you just go crazy pizza Pizza Palace - Located in the bul. Vitosha 34. Because pizza restaurant, the main menu here, of course, pizza.! No need to worry, pizza that is served is "the most delicious pizza in town. Ministry was quick and friendly, except that the food in these places cheap.