Thursday, April 1, 2010

Monas (National Monument)

Memorial shape this one is very unique. A obeliks stone marble yoni phallus-shaped symbol of fertility was high 132 m. At the top of the National Monument there are cup-shaped, supporting a bronze torch flame which weighs 14.5 tons and 35kg gold plated. Flame or torch as a symbol of the struggle of the Indonesian people who want to achieve independence.
Peak with an area of 11x11 Courtyard can accommodate as many as 50 visitors. At around the body there is an elevator emergency staircase made of iron. Monas monument from the court of the peak, visitors can enjoy spectacular views across the city of Jakarta. Southerly direction with a strong standing in the distance Mount Salak in Bogor regency, West Java, stretching north toward the open sea with small islands scattered. When turned to the West extends the Soekarno-Hatta Airport at any time seen a plane take off.
Courtyard top of the monument in the form of "unremitting Nan Fire", which means that symbolizes the nation of Indonesia to the fight of all time has never subsided. High court of the cup from the bottom of 17 m and 8 m. space history museum Size of square-shaped courtyard, measuring 45x45 m, a sacred figure preservation Independence Proclamation (17-8-1945).
Visitors Monument area, who will climb the peak of the court obelisk monument or museum, can be through the entrance plaza of the park around the Merdeka Square, in the north of Monument Park. There is a nearby fountain and statue of Prince Diponegoro, who was riding a horse, made of bronze weighing 8 tonnes.
The statue was created by Italian sculptor, Prof.. Coberlato as a contribution by the Consulate General Honores, Dr Mario in Indonesia. Through the tunnel was 3 m below the National Monument park and cross the road here, visitors to the monument entrance to the top of the fenced monument "Yellow Bamboo".

Most Unique Island

1.Tristan da Cunha
The island is located in the southern Atlantic Ocean, 2816 km from South Africa and 3360 km from South America. This very, very isolated from the outside world. All around by mountains and sea make the access to this island is very difficult. Not to mention the difficult nature of characters, such as harsh winds. The island's sovereignty residing in Saint Helena, the UK, having only a population of 270 people.
The island was discovered by Portuguese sailors Ilha de Tristão da Cunha in 1506, hence are named according to the sailor's name. Once the isolation of the island, up until the only means of transportation to reach this island is a boat because there was no airstrip there. What also matters is the existence of genetic diseases are believed to occur due to intermarriage and sisters. This is because of prohibiting immigrants live here.

2.Gunkanjima
In the early 1900s, Gunkanjima is a prosperous island for its rich coal. Mitsubishi Corporation, which manages to mine coal here, really makes Gunkanjima become the city's rich and densely populated, but vast island is less than 1 km2.
To accommodate the miners, ten apartment complex built on a small stone - a labyrinth of high associated with the pages, corridors and stairs. There are schools, restaurants, and gaming houses, all surrounded by a protective wall. The island is known as "nashi Midori Shima," the island without a green color. Year 50's the population reached 6000 people, this is the most densely populated islands in the world at that time.
But the coal mines that continue to be dredged up to the seabed, in the long run is over and the island was closed. The island did not have any green plants it die over time. Fifty years later, the island is like a ghost island, crumbling apartment. Year 1974-2009, the island is otherwise closed off from visitors. But recently emerged new regulations, this unique island opened to tourists. The island is also listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

3.Samosir
Samosir Island is located in the middle of Lake Toba, a large lake on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Samosir Island is believed to be the largest island within an island. The extent of 630 km2, only slightly smaller than the original area of Singapore is 714 km2.
Samosir Island appeared about 30,000 years ago during a massive volcanic eruption. Toba lake itself was created 75,000 years ago that also caused by volcanic eruptions. In addition to Samosir Island, volcanic eruptions also cause the appearance of the peninsula on mainland Sumatra island is today a small town Prapat.

4.Spratly
Spratly Islands is a series of 650 coral islands located in the South China Sea, between the Philippines and Vietnam. The Spratlys, as they are called, are part of the three islands in the South China Sea, consists of more than 30,000 islands and coral reefs, and that so complicates the geography, government and economy in the Southeast Asian region.
Unclear what the potential of this island, but had heard the preliminary survey has been conducted and the results, these islands contain many indicated oil and gas.
What was unique this island is the 45 islands are occupied by a small number of military forces from various countries namely China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei.

5.Dubai's Large-Scale Sand Art
The super-rich emirate of Dubai to build a spectacular project that artificial islands off the coast. An awesome job incredible world of artificial islands arranged like a giant palm tree.
The islands became the largest land reclamation project in the world, also the largest artificial islands in the world. The islands are The Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Deira.
Creators are Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is aimed to enhance tourism in Dubai. Each islands shaped like palm trees, topped by a crescent, and will be equipped with various facilities to make people comfortable. The Palm Islands are located off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Persian Gulf and will add 250 km coastal city of Dubai.
The first two islands will comprise approximately 100 million cubic meters of rock and sand. Palm Deira approximately 1 billion cubic meters of rock and sand. All materials came from the UAE. In all three islands there will be more than 100 luxury hotels, exclusive villas and apartments by the beach, marinas, water theme parks, restaurants, shopping malls, sports facilities and health spas.
Palm Jumeirah began in June 2001. Then, the Palm Jebel Ali was announced and reclamation work began. Palm Deira, the planned area of 46.35 square meters and the developer, Nakheel, claims exceeded the Paris area, construction began in 2003. Construction will be completed for the next 10-15 years.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

World's Most Beautiful Beaches

1.Parque Nacional Tayrona, Kolombia
Colombia has an ideal beach, such as the Parque Nacional Tayrona. On this beach you will find a panorama of the beach surrounded by bushy tree like a forest. Not to mention the clarity of seawater showed that the beach is not contaminated by the waste.


2.Seychelles Islands
Seychelles has the best beaches in Africa, even very suitable for diving (diving) in the Indian Ocean. Famous artists such as Paul McCartney was the first person who comes to luxury resorts there, and the other artists who came simply to enjoy the beach panorama.



3.Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
This island near Phuket, Thailand which offers beautiful scenery, such as beaches, caves and waterfalls are hidden in remote areas. Although the area is remote, but Phi Phi beach was once used as a shooting location filming of The Beach.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Manyawakan Island


Menyawakan Island, one of 27 islands in the archipelago Karimunjawa, Jepara, Central Java, Indonesia. Surrounded by palm trees and sand-covered beaches are very white, add to the perfection of the beauty of this island. Experience diving in the island will not be forgotten because it was inhabited by a natural marine habitats, coral reefs and variety of species.
Accommodations there relatively cheaply. Rooms are air-conditioning facilities currently charge Rp 133,100 and Rp 87,400 fanning winds. Eat four times Rp 96,000 / person (rate calculated using the standard U.S. dollars). "To eat the package is calculated four times as often guests arrived Saturday afternoon and return Sunday afternoon.
With a beautiful natural and relatively unspoiled, Menyawakan tourist attraction offers beautiful nature, namely maritime tourism and adventure tourism nature. Besides the beautiful nature, a multi-ethnic population Menyawakan make this region attractive for the record, even erbagai unique culture and tradition. Maritime tourism offers a variety of tours and sports activities related to the nature Menyawakan Island.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Boracay


The island is situated at the northern tip of Panay in the north and is endowed with the natural state is one of the best in the world of nature and the beaches of white sand with rows of elegant palm trees, Boracay attracted thousands of foreign tourists and local visitors who became one of the goals terpavorit in the Philippines.
Boracay as a small island brought many foreign travelers, particularly from South Korea and Japan. On this island hotels and bungalows scattered classy five star to simple class in the township location.
The main beach in Boracay is the White Beach, the length of 3.5 km (2.2 millimeter), and therefore also called 'Long Beach' by the local community. This beach is located on the west coast township Angol.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Petronas Tower

Petronas Tower can be gone within 50-60 minutes from Kuala Lumpur Airport Malaysia. Tower stands at the top of Bukit Nanas at an altitude of 421 meters, is the fourth tallest telecommunications tower in the world after the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada (553 meters), Ostankino Tower in Moscow, Russia (540 meters) and the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai, China (468 meters). Kuala Lumpur Tower was built to improve the telecommunications and broadcasting, and as a symbol of the development of Kuala Lumpur.

Petronas towers are two twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur which had become the world's tallest building. 88 floor high tower was designed by César Pelli in 1998. Petronas Tower stands 452 meters tall or is calculated to 1483 feet above the peak. In between the two towers were built a bridge (skybridge) that connects the two towers on 41st and 42nd floors. This bridge is a tourist destination visit the Petronas Towers come with a limited number of tickets (about 1,200 pieces). The bridge is also used for evacuation in the event of an emergency in a tower so that visitors can move to a safe tower.

Access to location
Travelers have many options to make the mobility of the commuter train started, monorail, erl, taxis, buses and even motorbikes.

Fort Rotterdam


Fort Rotterdam is located in the city of Makassar, South Sulawesi Indonesia. The fort is a historical legacy of the Sultanate of Gowa, Sultanate existed around the 17th century the capital of Makassar. Sultanate has a fortress around 17 throughout the capital. Only, Castle Fort Rotterdam is the most magnificent fortress citadel fort among others, and authenticity are preserved until now.

The fort was built in 1545 by the King of Gowa named Daeng Imanrigau Bonto Karaeng Lakiung or Karaeng Tunipalangga Ulaweng. At the beginning of this fort is a square, as well as Portuguese-style architecture of the castle. Basic materials and a mixture of stones and burnt clay to dry.

Castle Architecture
This sturdy fortress walls rise as high as 5 meters and wall thickness of about 2 meters, with the main door of the small size. When viewed from the air this fort pentagon shaped like a turtle that was about to go into the beach. Because of this castle looks like a turtle, this castle is also sometimes also called Fort Panynyua (Turtles). This fortress has 5 Bastion, which is building a more robust and higher position in every corner of the fort which is usually placed a cannon on it.

Access to Location
Because of its location in the center of Makassar, the fort is easily accessible. Could use a taxi, urban transportation, or delivery of hotel facilities.