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Kamis, 17 Januari 2013

The Lau Archipelago, Fiji - Unspoiled Natural Beauty

Two hundred miles east of Fiji's main island, the Lau Archipelago is spectacular and remote. In this incredible group of islands, both the sunsets and the sunrises are a beauty. The attractions here are spectacular unspoiled scenery, a rich undersea environment ripe for exploration, and villages that still honor the old Fijian ways.


The Lau Archipelago or the Lau Group of Islands of Fiji are situated in the southern Pacific Ocean. It consists of about one hundred islands and islets. But only about thirty of these islands are inhabited. The Lau Archipelago covers a land area of 188 square miles. Most of the northern islands of the Lau Archipelago are high islands of volcanic origin. But the southern islands are mostly carbonate low islands.



This is a collection of over fifty atolls and islands that possess the ability to attract tourists from the mainland and all over world. However, you probably won’t see much gathering of tourists in this place because it is certainly not one of the few first picks of the general tourists. But those who make it are rewarded with a mind-blowing array of marine life and a gentle, carefree vibe. If you go there you can be sure of witnessing mind-blowing beauty of nature and the carefree marine life’s vibes that can change your way of viewing the life.


The Lau Group of Islands where traditional Fiji still exists isolated from the march of modernization. Here there are no hotels, bars, restaurants, dive shops, banks or tourist shops. Technology is not good there and you will probably have no network coverage there. But the place itself is so close to nature that you won’t probably ask for such gadget’s use.
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Rabu, 16 Januari 2013

Niger - Travel Guide and Travel Info

Niger is a French-speaking nation that lies at the northern region of the African continent. Niger’s geography is generally arid as the nation is part of the Sahel region. Niger has experienced political instability in the past few years until the 2009. Since then, the nation has been under the rule of its military junta. French is the official language, however, there are eight national languages in the country, one of them being the Hausa language that is most spoken by the locals. Niger is a developing country with a rather proven well performing economy. Its capital city of Niamey is the centre for all the nation’s affairs. 



Niger is accessible from far countries in the word by only two means of transport. There are two major flight gateways into Niger; Niamey and Agadez. These airports connect Niger to Europe and West African states by Air France, Point Air Niger, Royal Air Maroc, Point Afrique, and Air Algerie Airlines. People coming from neighboring countries of Mali, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria, can use roads along the border crossings between the countries and Niger. 



Niger has a wide selection of hotels for accommodation. There are even the five-star hotels present in the capital city of Niamey. Some of the hotels provide additional facilities for official meetings for their clients, and for recreation purpose. There are hotels that will charge fairly and you can save money if you fall for the hotel that provides only the basic requirements but their rooms are of good hygienic standards and comfortable. For the luxurious type of hotel accommodation, a single hotel room is self-contained, and has a phone, television, internet connection, and room service. Additional recreational facilities include swimming pools, pool table, and a bar. 



Niger has a variety of lively local dishes. To mention just a few of the recipes; in the morning you can try out the millet porridge that is served with any kind of sauce to choose, even a pepper sauce, and the Kilishi dish that consists of meat served in optional flavors such as the hot pepper flavor. Snack shops can be found on the streets where you can find omelet sandwiches, beef sandwiches, and yogurt amongst other snacks being offered in the shops. 



Niger tours take tourists to a variety of attraction sites that include nature parks, and cultural tours in Niger. Koure Park has a magnificent collection of giraffe species. The Termit and Tin Toumma National Nature and Cultural Reserve show cases a variety of wild animal species like cheetahs and gazelle, and the nomadic culture of the local nomadic tribes. The Avorou tour is an amazing adventure where tourists get to see hippos and visit the nearby islands. 


Many historic sites tell a lot about the interesting, traditional ruling of the Niger tribes. A tour to Maradi and Konni reveals the existence of an ancient empire known as the Sokoto Empire. Its existence is shown by the ruins of the structures that were established several centuries ago. Agadez is also a historic centre that displays an old, 14th century mosque, and the native artistic talent of the locals using their stylistic souvenirs.
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Senin, 14 Januari 2013

5 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in the World

Niagara Falls, Canada – America


Straddling the border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York, The Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. It is a 175 feet long waterfalls on the Niagara River. It is a famous tourists attraction as well as a huge source of hydroelectric power generation.

Yosemite Falls, America


Yosemite Falls is the highest measured waterfall in North America. It comes tumbling off a sheer cliff at the top and ends up 2,425 feet below. Located in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada of California, Yosemite Falls is a major attraction in the park. Most people check out the scene from a viewing area near the Lower Falls.

Iguazu Waterfalls, Argentina – Brazil


Iguazu Falls are known throughout the world as one of the most beautiful and majestic natural waterfalls man has ever seen. The falls themselves sit on the Iguazu River and rest on the border between Brazil and Argentina. Visited by many people every year, the Iguazu Falls are one of the more popular natural tourist destinations in South America.

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe


The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The Victoria falls is 1708 meters wide, making it the largest curtain of water in the world. It drops between 90m and 107m into the Zambezi Gorge and an average of 550,000 cubic meters of water plummet over the edge every minute.

Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls, Iceland


Seljalandsfoss Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. Surrounded by an emerald-green rocky surrounding, the falls streams down about 130 feet. Seljalandsfoss Falls is a beautiful sight, but the best part is you can walk a pathway and go behind it.
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Libya - Travel Guide and Travel Info

Blessed with rich oil mines and an attractive geographical setting, Libya is a top tourist destination in North Africa. Libya is a developed country with a very much stable economy, advanced infrastructural facilities, adequate and good social amenities, and a still-standing tourism sector. Libya carries a long history dating more than two thousand years ago that has left significant historical structures of the country. More so, Libya has a fine location at the northern part of the African continent, next to the tranquil Mediterranean Sea, and it borders Algeria, Niger, Sudan, Chad, Tunisia, and Egypt. 



Much of the geography of Libya is desert with very few parts that are arid hence supporting agricultural food production. Libya is a widely known as a Muslim nation; however, there are minority groups of Christians and Jewish religious people in the country. Arabic, Berber and Touareg languages are spoken in Libya, but Libyan Arabic is the national language. 








Libya has three international airports, two based at the capital city of Tripoli, and the other based in Benina Town. These airports enable travelers from abroad to access Libya the fastest way possible by airplane. Tripoli International Airport is served by the variety of the local airlines and the Afriqiyah Airlines. These airlines connect Libyan to foreign places namely; Paris-France, Heathrow, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Rome, Milan, Manchester, Vienna, Alexandria, Brussels, London, and some cities in other African states. 



Mitiga International Airport, located east of the Tripoli region, is served by the Turkish Airlines that connect the airport to Istanbul. The Libyan Airlines, Afriqiyah Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Tunisairto, and the Turkish Airlines serve Benina International Airport in Benina Town. These airlines connect the airport to Alexandria, Cairo-Egypt, Tunis-Tunisia, Doha, Amman, Istanbul, and Amsterdam. 



Egypt and Tunisia have reliable road connections with Libya. You can board a shared taxi or vans at Ras Jay in Tunisia, or the Bay of As Sallum in Egypt to arrive at Libyan towns close to the border. From the towns you can use public transport to reach the capital city of Tripoli. If you are coming from Tunisia, you can as well board a ferry at Malta or Sfax to arrive at the port city of Tripoli in Libya. 


Libya’s selection of accommodation facilities is in the form of hotel rooms and hostels. There is a wide range of hotels in offer. There are the affordable basic hotels and the luxurious chains of hotels like Radisson Blu, Rixos Al Nasr, and Al Waddan. If you prefer staying in a hostel, then consult the Libyan Youth Hostel Association to find a list of affordable hostels to stay while on a visit in Libya. 


Most local Libyan dishes are meaty, and you can try out the local desserts in a traditional Libyan restaurant that is rare to find but worth to experience the cultural taste of the Libyans. Hotels are fine looking as well as the restaurants. However, finding a Libyan restaurant is difficult. You may just come across a Moroccan or Lebanese restaurant. Drinks available in the restaurants and hotels are coffee, green tea and red tea. Alcohol is hard to find because it is prohibited in the country. 


Places to visit in Libya include historical sites and preserved natural landmarks. Ghat is a destination where tourists meet prehistoric art in form of rock paintings, and they optionally face the challenge of trekking around a desert region. A variety of historical monuments include the Roman structural remains of Leptis Magna, which was a popular Roman Empire located at Al Khums, and the 630 BC Cyrene territory founded by the Greeks.

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Minggu, 13 Januari 2013

Liberia - Travel Guide and Travel Info

Liberia is one African nation believed to be the origin of most African-Americans living in the United States. Liberia has a long history of the African slave trade, and many historic monuments to commemorate the Africans sold to work at the American plantations. On the positive side, Liberia is a safe country to visit. You will definitely notice how much the Liberian flag matches the USA flag as a sign of the familiarity between the countries with the USA. Liberia is generally a developing country that has a modernized capital city in Monrovia. The country is situated in West Africa next to the Atlantic Ocean, and it borders Sierra Leone, Cote d’Ivoire, and Guinea. 






There are two means of transport of entering Liberia. Liberia’s main international airport, Roberts International Airport, connects Liberia to major cities in the United States of America, Addis Ababa-Ethiopia, Casablanca, Brussels-Belgium, France, and Conakry. Airlines operating between the airport and the far countries are the Delta Air Lines, Ethiopia Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines, and Air France. The road connection between Bo in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia are well maintained. 


The various forms of accommodation in Liberia are hotels, motels, guesthouses, and camping accommodation. The high standard hotels are very few, while the cheap hotels and motels are available. However, it is recommended that as a tourist, you should book for a hotel room early before reaching the hotel to avoid lack of vacancies especially during seasonal holidays. Hotels in the capital city, Monrovia, offer breakfast to their clients. Guesthouses are adequately equipped with facilities for home chores. Finding and staying inside a camping site is free of charge, but it can be risky, thus tourists interested in camping at the official camping sites should choose the camping site wisely. 


Liberia has a lovely natural collection of its local dishes. The cuisines of this country include recipes like cassava leaves, palm-butter, and the jollof rice. The fufu is a dough form made from cassava leaves, which is fermented and eaten spicy soup. Fish is also a common meat dish offered in the fine restaurants and hotels in the country. Make sure you carry your own bottled water that are sold in the supermarkets because they are assured to be safe and clean for health, an avoid water offered in the restaurants or hotels. 


Among the tourist attractions to visit in Liberia is the Sapoo National Park that is a wildlife and nature paradise. The Providence Island located near Monrovia in the Mesurado River region. The island has a history of European settlement in the early nineteenth century. There are several attractive and vibrant beaches along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. 



A selection of the finest sandy beaches is the Bernard’s Beach, Kendejah, Kenema, and the CeCe Beach. Rain forests in the country are also untouched and long preserved natural attractions, and they are attractive spots for nature hiking and viewing a variety of flora and fauna species. Robertsport is a nice place to get hand of the history of Liberia and enjoy beach fun activities at its sandy beaches.
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Madhabkunda Waterfall - An Amazing Waterfall in Bangladesh

The amazing waterfalls of Bangladesh is one of the major attractions of the country. And Madhabkunda (Madhobkundo) waterfall is the main waterfall. It's a mesmerizing waterfall and the highest waterfall in Bangladesh. The height of the Madhabkunda waterfall is 61 meter or 200 ft. Madhabkunda waterfall is famous as a tourist hotspot in the country.


Madhabkunda waterfall is situated in Barlekha Upazilla, under Moulvibazar District. It is 71 km from Moulvibazar and 73 km from Sylhet. There are some residential hotels and restaurants near the waterfall to serve the tourists. There is a Parjatan Motel with a good restaurant for accommodation and fooding. There is also a district council Bunglow for night stay but you need to have a prior booking for the bunglow from Moulvibazar District Council office.


The scenery of the waterfall is just amazing and a pleasure to watch. Nestled amidst the lush green mountains Madhabkunda makes for an ideal tourist destination. The waterfall remains crowded all round the year though the most tourists come during the winter season. The journey to Madhabkunda itself is exotic. On the way you can see the greenish beauty of tea garden, the hills and the zigzag road through the hills will increase the joy of your journey.


The area around the waterfall is full of wild life. Madhabkunda waterfall is within a reserved forest. These things added beauty to the waterfall. The scenery around the waterfall is quiet and full of natural beauty. Did you like these beautiful pictures of one of the finest waterfall in South Asia?
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Jumat, 11 Januari 2013

Lesotho - Travel Guide and Travel Info

Lesotho is a top tourist destination in Southern Arica. The country of Lesotho appears independently but within the territory of South Africa. Lesotho is popular for its unique high altitude general territory. The whole country is leveled at a height of more than 1000 meters above sea level. Lesotho is one of the few African Kingdoms surviving to-date. It has good memorable tourist attractions and well-organized holiday facilities for its tourists. The history of the Lesotho Kingdom is a formation of the kingdom for the peaceful; purpose. The people of the kingdom are generally friendly and the country is ever peaceful. 





Arriving at Lesotho Kingdom, can be mad possibly by air, or road transport. The Moshoeshoe International Airport in Maseru, the kingdom’s capital, is served by a few airlines that connect the kingdom to nearby Johannesburg-South Africa. The South African Airways and Airlink are the few airlines operating international flights to and from Lesotho Kingdom. If you are coming from neighboring South Africa, you can choose from a variety of border crossings to the Lesotho Kingdom. The borders of Maseru Bridge and Finksburg Bridge are useful throughout while the other borders; Caledonspoort, Makhaleng Bridge, Ngoangoma Gate, Peka Bridge, Qacha’s Nek, Sani Pass, Tele Bridge, and Van Rooyen’s Gate, are all useful until four o’clock in the evening when they are closed. 



Lesotho’s collection of accommodation facilities is made up of adequately equipped guesthouses, lodges, and hotel rooms. The Lesotho Tourism development Corporation's website offers a list of the accommodation facilities available in the kingdom. Examples of lodges to book in are the New Oxbow Lodge, the Orion Katse Lodge, Semonkong Lodge, and the Orion Mohale Lodge. An exotic selection of hotel accommodation facilities can be found in the capital city of Maseru. 



The local delicacies of the Lesotho Kingdom include the delicious and attractive Braai barbecue. There are many hotels and fine restaurants in the city and towns of the kingdom. You can also find imported cuisines like the French, Italian, and Chinese cuisines. To be able to access the local cuisine, then fin a fine restaurant in the towns away from the city; hotels are more likely to offer western cuisines rather than the local dishes. 


Lesotho has a wide range of tourist centres to be visited by tourists in the kingdom. There are interesting museums, like the Morija Museum, where you can explore real dinosaur footprints, and much more of the history of the kingdom. There are many nature parks to find the local wildlife species living in this wonderful kingdom. You will also notice that Lesotho Kingdom experiences the four seasons of the year since it is close to the earth’s South Pole. The Bokong Nature Reserve has the Lepaquoa Waterfall that flows during the autumn, summer, and spring seasons, but in the winter period, it freezes into ice. Sehlabathebe National Park is home to ancient history in the form of rock paintings formed by pre-historic man, wildlife species, and varieties of nature activities to indulge in while touring the park.

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