The Amazing Places

New 7 Wonders of Nature

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:23:00 +0000

Recently the new 7 wonders of nature were voted among people all around the world. So it is a good opportunity to get to know a little of each place, that are unique and wonderful. The new seven wonders are the following:

Amazon (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela)

The Amazon Rainforest, also known as Amazonia, the Amazon jungle or the Amazon Basin, encompasses seven million square kilometers (1.7 billion acres), though the forest itself occupies some 5.5 million square kilometers (1.4 billion acres), located within nine nations. The Amazon represents over half of the planet's remaining rainforests and comprises the largest and most species-rich tract of tropical rainforest in the world.

Halong Bay (Vietnam)Halong Bay is located in Quáng Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. The bay has a 120 kilometre long coastline and is approximately 1,553 square kilometres in size with 1969 islets. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves, other support floating villages of fishermen, who ply the shallow waters for 200 species of fish and 450 different kinds of mollusks. Another specific feature of Halong Bay is the abundance of lakes inside the limestone islands, for example, Dau Be island has six enclosed lakes. All these island lakes occupy drowned dolines within fengcong karst.

Nice, glamorous and luxurious

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:14:00 +0000

Nice is the largest of the cities of the so-called Cote d'Azur or French Riviera. Given its location near the Mediterranean Sea and with its mild climate, is one of the liveliest centers of the area, especially
in Spring and Summer.
Surrounded by hills that are part of the chain of the Alps, stretching along the Bay of Angels, from the Côte d'Azur International Airport, via the famous Promenade des Anglais with its restaurants and luxury hotels, from which is famous Hotel Negresco, and reaching the marina with its tribute to the fallen in the two world wars, where stands the Bellanda hill, beneath which lies the Old Town.
The heart of the city, however, marks the Place Massena, arcaded square which is the largest of the city. All around, there is the luxury shopping and pedestrian streets such as Rue Massena, the largest animation because of its many bars and restaurants.

Hang Son Doong Cave, Vietnam

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:51:00 +0000

Hang Son Doong cave is a cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Bo Trach District, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam. Located near the Laos-Vietnam border the cave has a large fast-flowing underground river inside.

Considered the world's largest cave, the biggest chamber of Son Doong is over five kilometers in length, 200 meters high and 150 meters wide. It was discovered in 1991, but it was not known until 2009 when a group of scientist made an expedition to the cave.
The deep Vietnameese jungle hidded the cave from human until it was found. A really incredible place, that photographer Carsen Peter registered with his lens and brought us this great photos that were shown in National Geographic.

Ten Most Exotic Places in the World

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:14:00 +0000

There are some places in the world that one is used to know as a travel or touristic place, but there are also lots of places that are really spectacular and exotic, and that I believe are worth visiting.
So I made this list of the Ten most exotic places in the World, a list that was not easy to make, as
there are hundreds of places to visit, so I hope you can enjoy this list, and who knows use this kind of guide to travel to one of these places one day.

1-Sri Lanka

It is said that Sri Lanka is like second heaven. Really exotic, it is a country that you should visit. Sri Lanka has espectacular beaches, lowlands and forests. Some important places to visit in Sri Lanka are the Yala National Park, Adam's Peak, Polonnuruwa, Anuradhapura, Central highlands, and the beaches of Negondo, Kosgoda, Dondra Head and Tangalle, just to mention a few of the many beaches Sri Lanka has.

2-Agra, India

Agra is known as it is the city where the Taj Majal is located, among with other important places like the Itmadud-Daula, the Agra Fort, Sikandra fort, and Akbar's tomb. Without doubt the Taj Majal is a place that is worth visiting.

3-Thailand

Although Thailand has important cities, I believe Thailand has the most amazing beaches in the world. Places like Phuket, Phi Phi, and Koh Samui are some of the places that deserve a visit.

4-Egypt

I couldn't make a list of the most exotic places in the world without including the egyptian pyramids in it.They are really amazing and I believe that everybody should make a visit to the pyramids, not only to see how incredible they are, but also to be surprised of what man can do.

5- El Calafate, Argentina

One of the places where nature can really surprise you, Calafate is the place where the Perito Moreno Glaciar is, and it is one of the most imposing glaciars in the world, a place that can offer incredible views of how magnificent nature is.

6-Greece

Greece also is a must in this type of lists, Greece has culture, history and amazing beaches to visit in summer. It is a very friendly country where you can see people playing music and celebrating almost all the time.

7-Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most incredible cities in the world, it has all, it is a great and modern city, it has espectacular beaches, and also has mountains and forests within the city.

8-The Galapagos Islands.

This really is an exotic place to visit, one of the most protected places of the world in terms of nature. Lots of species that only can be found in the Galapagos Islands are very protected from humans, but nature, nice beaches and little towns make this place worth a trip.

9-China

From big and modern cities to shaolin temples and the incredible Great wall, China is a place that has lots of places to visit, I believe you would not have a life time to visit everything in China.

10-Cape Town, South Africa

Surrounded by mountains, Cape Town is a very nice city with many small roads and beautifull landscapes. Cape Town is knownby several attractions, like its harbour, the whale watching, it natural floral kingdom and it beauty.

Top ten Natural Beauties of Argentina

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:35:00 +0000

Argentina is a very huge country, and one thing that I can say about my country is that the natural diversity is wide. There are many natural beauties that are worth the visit and I want to show them, so
I made my top ten natural beauties to visit in Argentina:

1-Cataratas del Iguazu (Iguazu Falls): The Cataratas del Iguazú are located in the Misiones province, the Falls are formed by 275 jumps up to 70 m high, fuelled by the flow of the river Iguazu. Devil's Throat is the most important jump and is accessed via train that runs for this purpose within the National Park. Then they must walk over a footbridge on the Iguazu River.

2-Glaciar Perito Moreno: The Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier located in the Los Glaciares National Park in the south west of Santa Cruz province. The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of only three Patagonian glaciers that are not retreating. Periodically the glacier advances over the L-shaped "Lago Argentino" ("Argentine Lake") forming a natural dam which separates the two halves of the lake when it reaches the opposite shore. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia.

3-Lake Nahuel Huapi: Nahuel Huapi Lake is a lake of the lake region of northern Patagonia between the provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén. It is of Glacial origin and it is located within the Nahuel Huapi National Park, it has a surface of 529 km².

4-Ischigualasto-Valle de la Luna (Moon Valley): Ischigualasto Provincial Park , or Moon Valley is certainly one of the most spectacular wonders that our country gives us. Located in the northwestern province of San Juan, in the department of Valle de San Agustin Fértil, located in a region that millions of years ago was a lake with abundant vegetation prone to the life of different species of vertebrates. Today, the desert climate is one of the characteristics of the place, with little rain that usually occurs in summer, strong winds and extreme temperatures.

5-Aconcagua: The Cerro Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Americas, and the highest mountain outside Asia. It is located in the Andes mountain range, in the province of Mendoza.

6-Peninsula Valdes: Few places offer so much to observe animals in their natural habitat: the gigantic and famous southern right whale, sea lions and elephant seals, penguins, birds, guanacos and other species. So huge is its wildlife that the Unesco declared this place as Human Pratimony.

7- Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colours Hills): The Cerro de los Siete Colores are located in the village of Purmamarca, portal to the Quebrada de Humahuaca in the province of Salta. A beautiful mountain that has tha particularity of having seven colours beacause of the different minerals that compose it.

8-Esteros del Iberá: The Ibera natural Reserve is located in the province of Corrientes, in the northeast of Argentina, the ecosystem known as Esteros del Iberá has its name beacause of the Ibera lagoon located in the Eastern center of this immense system of humedals. The estuaries of the Ibera wetlands are one of the richest biodiversity on our planet.

9-Tilcara: The Cardón is part of the vegetation found in La Quebrada de Humahuaca, grows only at high altitude and it is also characteristic of the area of the Puna. Tilcara is also in the province of Salta and it is a great place to visit.

10-Parque Nacional El Palmar: El Palmar was created in 1966 with the basic objective of protecting one of the last "palmares" of Yatay, that until late last century, thrived on the east of Entre Rios. Also extends its protection to other areas of significant natural heritage such as gallery forest and xerophilous mounts.

These are only a few of the many natural beauties Argentina has, I hope you all have enjoyed the post.

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Tangier, Morocco

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:43:00 +0000

Tangier is a city that it shows to us white and beautiful, surrounding the mountain where is located in the Medina, many travelers come to Tangier seeking the glorious past of this city. A city that was administered by different nations and Moroccan delegates and when was a time where they built a wide
variety of neighborhoods, Spanish, French, Italian, German, American, etc.
As a free port, trade deals this city, located in a very special and privileged position.
Tangier is located in northern Morocco, on the shores of the Strait of Gibraltar, is the second largest industrial center in Morocco after Casablanca.
Multicultural enclave of Muslim, Jewish and Christian, Tangier has attracted the attention of artists. Given the beauty of this city and its mild climate so many people have settled there.
Among the multiple points in the city to visit you can find Dar el Makhzen (Sultan's palace), Tangier American Legation Museum, Museum of Moroccan Arts and Antiquities, Museum of Contemporary Art (Tangier), Fondation Lorin, Musée de Carmen-Macein, Tangier Grand Mosque, Kasbah Mosque, Petit Socco souk, Grand Socco, Hotel Continental (Tangier), Church of the Immaculate Conception, Anglican Church of St. Andrew, Rue Es-Siaghine, Rue de la Liberté, Avenue Pasteur, Ancien Palace du Mendoub, Gran Teatro Cervantes, Quartier du Marshan, Colline du Charf, Parc de la Mendoubia and Café Hafa.

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Ecuador´s beach coast

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:33:00 +0000

Four are the Ecuadorian provinces that have coastline on the Pacific Ocean: Esmeraldas, Manabi, Guayas and El Oro. More than 1,000 Km of the coast with beautiful beaches, cliffs, lovely bays in
addition to national parks and protected areas and a well developed tourist infrastructure along the coast that offer excellent opportunities for relaxation and entertainment in a tropical paradise.

Among the best known beaches we can mention Salinas, located 140 km from Guayaquil, this place is recognized worldwide for its fine white sand and amazing turquoise waters that make this resort the delight of visitors. It is ideal for water sports like diving, jet skiing, and fishing depth. Due to its tourist infrastructure, the services provided both on beaches and in restaurants has made this resort a great center of concurrency.
Another famous beach of Ecuador is Atacames, which is located in the province of Esmeraldas, on the southern coast of the Pacific. For many it is considered one of the best beaches in Ecuador and is selected every year by thousands of tourists, this beautiful beach is located 350 kilometers from the capital of Ecuador, Quito.
In addition to its beautiful beaches, the town of Atacames has great restaurants located along the extensive waterfront where you can sample exotic dishes with seafood as the main ingredient.
Manta's beaches are other well known beaches of Ecuador, and Tarqui one of the most visited of the 12 conponer its long coastline, the other beaches located in Manta are"El Murciélago", "Los Esteros", "Barbasquillo", "Santa Marianita", "La Tiñosa", "San Lorenzo", "San Mateo" and "Liguiqui", all beautiful beaches where you can enjoy beautiful places, diving and resting.
Finally we do not want to forget Tonsupa, a great place to enjoy the calm tide, allowing practice of various sports such as diving and the landscape under its waters is unique and amazing. Located in the province of Esmeraldas, Tonsupa is known for having the most beautiful sunsets from the beaches of Ecuador.

The Eiffel Tower

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:46:00 +0000

Without doubt one of the world symbols, everybody knows about the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Paris, the city of lights. The Eiffel Tower was built between 1887 and 1889, has 325mt of altitude, and was for many years the tallest building in the world.

Its construction was the subject of controversy for the date, and was inaugurated for the World Expo of 1889.

Designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower has three levels, based on a base that is 125 meters on each side, the foundations have a depth of 7 meters which are the pillars that are the entrances to the tower.

The first level at 57 meters high, has an area of 4200 mt2, and a maximum capacity of 3000 people, has a
circular gallery that allows a 360 degree view of Paris, and a restaurant, where you can see also inside the tower.

The second level is at 115 meters high, has an area of 1650 mt2 and a capacity of 1600 people. At this level there is also a restaurant, and for most of the people has the best view of Paris.
The third and last level, located at 275 meters, covers an area of 350 mt2 and a capacity of 400 people. At this level, access by lift are mandatory, as the stairs are closed to the public.

Undoubtedly one of the world's most striking buildings and a place that it is impossible not to visit when you are strolling through Paris.

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The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), India

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:12:00 +0000

The Golden Temple, known in India as Harmandir Sahib, is a Sikh temple located in the Indian city of Amritsar, near the Pakistani border (in the state of Punjab).Sikhs consider it their most sacred temple and must journey there to pray and offer their prayers at least once in their life.

Originally built in 1574, the site of the temple was surrounded by a small lake in a thin forest. The temple was completed in 1604. In the mid eighteenth century it was attacked by one of Ahmed Shah Abdali generals, Jahan Khan, and his Afghan military forces, and had to be rebuilt in the 1760s.

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Historical buildings in Rome

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:27:00 +0000

Rome is the Capital of the Italian Republic, and it is also the most populous city of Italy, head of the province of the same name and region of Lazio. During its long history has been the seat of the Roman Empire, and you can see amazing historical buildings regarding this legacy.

It is also the spiritual center of Catholicism, and its historic center, where they mix remains of nearly three millennia, has been declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
The main buildings made in Rome are from the sixth century AC: Palacio Real, Forum, and Tullianum Cloaca Maxima.
In 1980, the historic center of Rome was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In 1990, the statement included in the assets of the Vatican City, located in the city to benefit from rights of extraterritoriality.
Rome is really and amazing city and its architecture is fantastic, in this post I want to show the spectacular historical buildings you can find in Rome.

Roman Forum

Castel SantÁngelo

Colosseum

Pantheon

Warsaw, the capital and largest city of Poland

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:58:00 +0000

Capital of Poland, is located, as well as Krakow, on the banks of the Vistula river. Warsaw is much less ancient than Krakow. In fact, we can literally say that it is a new city, it was almost completely
destroyed during the Second World War.

Rebuilt in recent years, the city has a modern air today, where the wide avenues and new buildings coexist with the historical and ancient monuments that were restored. Thanks to that, you can visit the old town and see how was the Royal Castle Square with the column dedicated to Sigismund III, who made it the capital to Warsaw.

Here is where the royal castle and is where the old Royal tract (4 km) begins. Following the old town, we find the Cathedral of St. John (the oldest church in town) and also the Old Town Square, the most beautiful part of Warsaw.

Later, it appears the Barbakan (Tower Defense) and not much further they call the New Town, but dating from the fourteenth century, with the new Town Square, the home of Marie Curie or a monument to the Warsaw Uprising.

The city also wanted to remind the Jewish people in the Ghetto Square, a memorial to what this city has suffered during the war.

Granada, Spain

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:03:00 +0000

Granada is one of eight provincial capitals of Andalusia community, to no more than 80 kms from the Costa del Sol, and close to the Sierra Nevada, stretches from the fertile plains to the three hills that
surround it, Albaicin, Sacromonte and Alhambra.

This city is a before and after in the history of Spain. since the capture of the city by the Catholic kings, Christian reconquest ended the call, as in Granada, was the last Arab kingdom in Iberia, the Nazarite kingdom, which among other things, left as a witness, one of the great wonders that continue to astound the world today. Indeed, the Alhambra, luxury, sumptuousity of its rooms, the fabulous scenery, fountains and courtyards, as well as its beautiful gardens, justifies by itself, a visit to this city that has been the subject of countless songs, poems or books as the famous tales of the Alhambra by Washington Irving.

Besides being a university city with Renaissance monuments like the cathedral, the Royal Chapel, which houses the tombs of the Catholic Kings.

Photo of the week

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:50:00 +0000

One of the purposes of this blog is to show the most amazing places in the world, to do that photographs are very important, every week I will post a photo of a spectacular place in the world, just to show how magnificent this world is.

Cristo redentor, Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL

Famous city of Los Angeles

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000

One of the most known cities of the United States, Los Angeles, popularly known as LA, is the biggest city of the state of California, and also known as LA is the most important site in the United State for movie and television productions.

Los Angeles has some well-known areas, some of them worldwide, including Chinatown, Koreatown, Little Tokyo, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Kodak Theatre, Griffith Observatory, Getty Center, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Boulevard, Capitol Records Tower, Los Angeles City Hall, Hollywood Bowl, Watts Towers and the Staples Center.
Other known area of LA is Beverly Hills, specially known for the spectacular mansions where rich and famous live.
Los Angeles is located in the West Coast of the United States, on the Pacific Ocean and as a city next to the sea LA has great beaches, the most known beaches in LA are Malibu, Venice Beach and Santa Monica, but has many other beaches like Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Sunset Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Newport Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and San Clemente.
There many things you can say about LA but only one post is not enough to describe all its beautiful and fantastic places, so sure I will be posting many other articles about LA.

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South Africa World Cup 2010 stadiums

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Next year the football world cup will be held in South Africa, the stadiums are almost finished and as I am a football fan I love to see the stadiums that are going to be used in the World Cup, so I made a list with all the stadiums telling you in what city they are, capacity and interesting facts about the cities.

Cape Town

At the foot of iconic Table Mountain, is a cosmopolitan city with beautiful natural surrounds.

Stadium: Green Poit Stadium

Facts
Cape Town, the city's name is derived from its association with the Cape of Good Hope., it is located in the Western Cape province. It´s population is of 1,3 million people.
The city is located on either side of a mountain ridge on the Cape Peninsula and low-lying flat areas at sea level.
Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate with winter rainfall and temperatures around 18°C. Summer time is generally warm with temperatures in the range of 25-27°C.
The key Economic Sectors are Tourism, Agriculture, Manufacturing.

Cape Town has five Professional Football Clubs: Ajax Cape Town, Santos (Premier) Hanover Park, Ikapa Sporting, FC Cape Town (1st Division)

Durban

The city's "golden mile", a four kilometre stretch of beaches, restaurants and promenades, holds pride of place in culturally varied Durban.

Stadium:Durban Stadium

Facts
Durban is located un the KwaZulu-Natal province, with a population of three millon people. The city is located on a huge natural lagoon that forms its harbour with a range of hills inland that are the remains of fossilized sand-dunes.
It´s climate is sub-tropical, mild and sunny winters, hot and humid summers. Average temperatures are around 16 to 25° C year round.
The Key Economic Sectors are Tourism, transport, agriculture, manufacturing
Durban has six Football Clubs: Amazulu, Golden Arrows, Thanda Royal Zulu, Maritzburg United (Premier) Durban Stars, Nathi Lions (1st Division)

Johannesburg
The city is a financial Juggernaut on the African continent. Pulsating with energy and drive, Johannesburg is a hub of culture and excitement.

Stadiums: Ellis Park Stadium and Soccer City

Facts
Johannesburg, also referred to as Jozi, Joburg or Egoli (place of Gold)is located in the Gauteng Province and has a population of 3,2 million people. It is located on the eastern high-lying plateau in South Africa referred to as the Highveld.
It´s climate is dry with winter temperatures ranging from 24°-16°C. Summer is temperate with temperatures exceeding 30°C and afternoon thundershowers.
Johannesburg´s key Economic Sectors are retail, Finance
The Professional Football Clubs that are from Johannesburg are: Bidvest Wits, Kaizer Chiefs, Moroka Swallows Orlando Pirates (Premier) FC AK, Jomo Cosmos (1st Division)

Mangaung / Bloemfontein

Mangaung / Bloemfontein's open spaces reflect the openness of its people - friendly, warm and quietly dignified.

Stadium: Free State Stadium

Facts

Mangaung / Bloemfontein is located in the Free State province, and has a population of 850 000 people. The city is located in central South Africa on the Free State Plateau. The landscape is accentuated by grassland plains and low hills.
It´s climate is dry winters, from May to August with temperatures around 17° C in the day and reaching -2° C at night. Summer ranges from October to February and city is much warmer, around 30° C during the day and cloud bursts in the afternoon.
The Key Economic Sectors are Trade, Finance and Transport.
Three Professional Football Clubs are in Mangaung / Bloemfontein: Bloemfontein Celtic, Free State Stars (Premier League) Carara Kicks (1st Division)

Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth

Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth has a 40 kilometre stretch of immaculate beaches in a protected bay.

Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Facts

Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth is located in the Eastern Cape province, with a population of 1 millon people. The city is nestled in the shelter of Algoa Bay.
The Climate is Sub-tropical with winter rainfall. The city has mild temperatures ranging from 20° to 9°C during winter, and 25° to 17°C during summer.
The Key Economic Sectors are Motor Industry and Tourism.
The city has two Professional Football Clubs: Bay United, OR Tambo Cosmos (First Division)

Nelspruit

Surrounded by some of the country's most spectacular game reserves and the famous Kruger National Park, Nelspruit offers more than just a world-class football stadium. Nelspruit is the capital of Mpumalanga Province

Stadium: Mbombela Stadium

Facts
Nelspruit, the city's name has Dutch origins and means Nel's stream. It is located in the Mpumalanga province, with a population of 21 thousand people. Located on a low-lying plateau, known as the Lowveld, in the fertile Crocodile River valley in the north eastern part of South Africa.
It´s climate is Sub-tropical with temperatures around 23°C during winter and warming up to 29°C during summer.
The Key Economic Sectors are Agriculture and Mining.
Football Clubs: Mpumalanga Black Aces, Witbank Spurs (1st Division)

Polokwane

Polokwane is often described as a vibrant, busy and colourful wonderland in a sea of grasslands, surrounded by scenic mountains.

Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium

Facts
Polokwane, place of safety, is located in the Limpopo province. It has a population of 500 thounsand people. The city is 60 kilometers south of the Tropic of Capricorn. The landscape is mainly grassland interspersed with rocky granite hills, referred to as 'koppies' in South African English.
It´s climate is Tropical climate with winter temperatures 20°- 4° Centigrade and summer temperatures between 28-16° Centigrade.
The Key Economic Sectors are Agriculture, mining and manufacturing.
Professional Football Clubs: Black Leopards, Dynamos, Winners Park (1st Division)

Rustenburg
In the heart of the savannah bushveld is the city of Rustenburg, brimming with natural beauty at the foot of the Magaliesburg Mountains.

Stadium: Royal Bafokeng Stadium

Facts
Rustenburg. The city's name originates from Dutch and it is located in the North West province with a population of 395 539. Located on the Highveld Plateau with low mountains and grasslands in the north western part of South Africa.
It´s climate is sub-tropical with temperatures around 16°C during winter and 31°C during summer. The climate is generally ideal for year round outdoor activities.
Key Economic Sectors: Mining, Agriculture
Professional Football Clubs: Platinum Stars (Premier)

Tshwane/Pretoria

Tshwane/Pretoria's rich and colourful heritage makes the city come alive with a unique blend of new and old.

Stadium: Loftus Versfeld Stadium

Facts
Tshwane/Pretoria is located in the Gauteng Province, with a population of 2,2 million. Situated between rocky ridges in the north eastern part of the country. The city is in the transitional area between tropical savannah (Bushveld) and the Highveld plateau.
The Climate is Dry winters with temperatures averaging 20 °C during the day, dropping to about 5 °C at night. Hot summers with occasional thunderstorms, daytime average temperatures 25 to 30 °C.
The Key Economic Sectors: Services, Commerce, Industry
Professional Football Clubs: Mamelodi Sundowns, Supersport United (Premier) Pretoria University (1st Division)

Dubai's Marina, just incredible

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:56:00 +0000

Dubai’s Marina is the world's largest man-made marina. In 2003, the 5 square kilometers of this 'new city' was all desert and wilderness. Now a day it is all skyscrapers.

It is amazing how this city became a tourist attraction from nothing in only a few years, the incredible amount of money that where invested in Dubai converted the city in one of the most amazing cities in the world.

Another curious thing about Dubai Marina is that is the most densely constructed least populated area in the world.

Here you have two videos from youtube that shows how incredible this city is.

What to See and Do in Peru

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:18:00 +0000

What to See and Do in Peru

Author: Debra Corbeil

The Life List. Everyone has made a list of some sort or other in their lives. It is a list of goals and dreams that most of the time is put away in a drawer and forgotten about. But don't wait too long like
Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson did in the movie The Bucket List. You might not be as lucky to find a millionaire to whisk you around the world checking off your wish list in a few short months before you kick the bucket. It is time to start fulfilling your dreams and one of the best places to start is in the country of Peru.

Filled with incredible scenery, famous sights and offering several adrenaline filled activities Peru is the perfect choice to start checking off the things that you have always wanted to see and do but were too afraid to try. It doesn't take long before you have actually made it through a large chunk of your list during your stay.

Machu Picchu is at the top of most peoples list. If there is one thing that you must see in your life is one of the greatest ruins on the planet and this one is as good as it gets. Located in the Andes Mountains it is a mesmerizing Inca Ruin top a 2500 meter mountain. Take in the sight as you sit on another peak overlooking Machu Picchu and try to imagine how it was built over 600 years ago with no technology. Make sure to arrive early to beat the crowds and feel the magic as the cloud and mist burns off. Machu Picchu consists of 200 buildings that terrace down the side of a steep mountain leading in to the deep valley below. Whether you hike the Inca Trail visit Macchu Picchu, or take the train on a breathtaking journey through the Andes, you will not be disappointed.

Many people are looking for a thrill when they make their life list. Jumping out of an airplane seems to be atop many lists. If you happen to visit Lima, you can take that goal and give it a twist to try paragliding. Walk down to the waterfront of Mira Flores and you will soon find a place where people sign up to jump off of a high cliff over the Pacific Ocean. The fun doesn't stop there however, once your parachute catches the air, you and your instructor will be able to ride the airwaves high above the city as he steers you through sky scapers and over the ocean. It is one of the most unique experiences you will have in your life and you will have the same thrill and excitement as skydiving, but in a more exotic location than your local airstrip.

Many people want to see one of the great deserts of the world. The Sahara or Kalahari are a couple of famous ones, but did you know that Peru has some of the largest sand dunes on the planet? Located in the region of Ica, you can go on a tour deep into the desert by dune buggy. This isn't your every day relaxing buggy ride however, you will be plunging down near vertical cliffs only to spin out at the bottom and take off again at top speed over the desert dunes. Not only that, you will be treated to an introduction to sand boarding. Feel the freedom as you surf in the sand or hop on your board like a sled and whiz down the hill into the valley below. It will make you feel like a kid again.

We all know about Oasis from movies and television, but how many people have actually seen one and stayed on its shores overnight. Huacachina is a village built around a natural lake in the middle of the desert called the Oasis of America. It is an incredibly beautiful location. There are only about 10 hotels most with swimming pools and the giant dunes right in your backyard. You can rent pedal boats to float around the small Oasis and spend the day relaxing by the waters edge taking in the incredible once in a lifetime opportunity.

If wild life is on your list, you will be in for a real treat when you visit Isla Ballestas. Located near Pisco, you can catch a tour boat to take you out to sea to view sea lions, penguins, Peruvian boobies and condors as well as millions of birds in this nature reserve. Your boat will take you out to beautiful rock formations located off shore where wildlife is free to live and play in a protected area. Take the once in a lifetime opportunity to see actual penguins play in their natural setting and watch the hundreds of sea lions bask in the sun on the beach or on the rocks. You will not be disappointed, although make sure to ask your operator if they are sensitive to the animal and do not take their boats too close to shore disrupting the wildlife with exhaust pollution and the loud engines of the boats. Responsible tourism is a must.

These are just a few of the things that you can do in Peru to kick start your "Bucket List". There are so many other things to see and do like visit Lake Titicaca, the highest lake in the world, see real life catacombs in Lima or take a flight over the Nazca Lines. These lines are a mystery of the world etched in the sand over 2000 years ago. Shaped in the forms of spiders, monkeys, sharks and lizards, nobody really know what their purpose is or how they were made. Want to visit the jungle? A good portion of Peru is located in the Amazon basin where you can explore one of the most fabled and vast rainforests on the planet.

So go to Peru soon and start living that life list rather than just dreaming about it. What are you waiting for? Go out there and start your life list. Life is short so you better get going and visiting Peru is a quick and easy way to check off a lot of dreams and wishes in a short amount of time.

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Dave and Deb are Canada's Adventure Couple. They have traveled to over 35 countries where they have taken on extreme adventures from Cycling from Cairo, Egypt to Cape Town, South Africa and Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Every new adventure takes them to remote corners of the world where they paddle, hike, scuba dive and trek their way around the globe. http://www.theplanetd.com

Top Historical Places To Visit in Bolivia

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Top Historical Places To Visit in Bolivia

Author: Kadmiel

For those visiting Bolivia it is a must to visit Lake Titicaca which lies 94 miles northwest of La Paz. This vast lake is the birthplace of one of the greatest empires in history as it was here the Children of
the Sun stepped forth from the sacred rock and the Incas began.
The water is still, calm and relaxing to any visitor. There are a few tours that go out onto the lake, and local fisherman but otherwise not much else.
Snow covered peaks of the Cordellera Real loom over the shores of the lake. The highlight for any tourist is the picturesque lakeshore town of Copacabana, established according to legend by the Inca Tupac Yupanqui. This town holds a number of important Inca ruins, yet they are overshadowed by the Virgin of Copacabana, the towns main attraction. Pilgrims travel from afar for her blessing.
The Cathedral of Copacabana is the home of the Virgin. As legend goes she appeared to Tito Yupanqui in a dream in 1580 causing him to travel to Potosi to learn to sculpt. He then hand carved the Virgin from the wood of a maguay cactus and carried her on foot to Copacabana from Potosi, placing it in a chapel in 1583. The Spanish completed the cathedral for her in 1617. The Virgin stands on a mechanical altar. On weekends she faces the main chapel and weekdays faces a small chapel on the other side. At the bottom of the altar is a silver ship representing the moon, and above the Virgin’s head is a gold statue which symbolises the sun. The Virgin is revered.
For those visitors interested in archaeological sites there are three Inca ruins in Copacabana. The Asiento del Inca (Seat of the Inca) which some have said is where Inca priests met. The carvings here are large indentations into the rock resembling thrones. The carvings are at different levels in what appear different rooms and do not face the same direction. Then there is the Horca del Inca, a three rock structure that resemble gallows. It is believed the Incas watched the sun and stars here but unfortunately the Spanish destroyed much of the site searching for gold. Finally the third site is the Bano del Inca where visitors will find a small museum dedicated to finds in the area. Behind the museum is a little spring said to have mystical powers.
Just outside La Paz visitors to the area can find Tihuanaco ruins where there are several structures to be seen. One thing that stands out is the 2M deep stone walled structure with 175 heads engraved in the sides. Also the Kalassasaya Temple with its Puerto del Sol (Sun Gate) can be found alongside other stone figures. The Tihuanaco civilisation lasted from about 600BC to 1200 AD before fading into obscurity.

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Video of Capadocia

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:27:00 +0000

I love strange places, the other day I was looking TV and they showed a breif video about this place in Turkey called Cappadocia, I never heard about it, but I got flashed about this incredible place, so I
decided to look for information and post an article in my blog.
Cappadocia is a rocky landscape constructed by three volcanoes. The area is a famous and popular tourist destination, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic and cultural features. The Cappadocia region is largely underlain by sedimentary rocks formed in lakes and streams, and ignimbrite deposits erupted from ancient volcanoes approximately 9 to 3 million years ago.The rocks of Cappadocia near Göreme eroded into hundreds of spectacular pillars and minaret-like forms. The volcanic deposits are soft rocks that the people of the villages at the heart of the Cappadocia Region carved out to form houses, churches, monasteries.
Hope you like the video and photos of Cappadocia! a fantastic place!

Great travel articles to share

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:08:00 +0000

As you know if you have visited my blog on other time, I love traveling and I love travel articles, so I would like to share with you some great articles I found while I was surfing the net.

The first article is about Madrid, I think that Madrid is a must if you visit Spain, I found this great article about 10 things to see when you visit Madrid that I consider would be a good article to share with everybody.

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The second article I found is really great, because I never thought that you can travel Afghanistan as a tourist attraction these days. I was really surprised and I think you have to read this great article to know about it.

Worldwide Adventure Travel Examiner: Tourism in Afghanistan – traveling in the shadow of the Taliban
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Ipanema, Sexy Beach

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:09:00 +0000

Ipanema is one of the most known Rio de Janeiro´s neighborhoods. But it is better known by its beach, I found this video about Ipanema beach, it is a video made by travel channel, they consider Ipanema one of the most sexy beaches of the world. Hope you enjoy the video!!

Naples, art, architecture and cuisine

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Naples (Napoli) in is the capital of the region of Campania, and of the province of Naples in Italy. It is a very old city, almost 2800 years old, and a very important city in the south of Italy.
Naples is a city with rich history, art, culture and gastronomy. Known by its great pizza!!
In Naples there are lots of places to visit, some of the places you can see in Naples are the Duomo, Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore, the Naples National Archaeological Museum, the Palazzo Reale, Castel dell´Ovo, the San Gennaro catacumbs, the Capodimonte Musseum and the Phisics Musseum among others.

Duomo di Napoli
The Duomo di Napoli is the Cathedral of Naples and it is the main church of Naples. It is dedicated to San Gennaro, the city's patron. The church houses a vial of the Saint's blood that is brought out twice a year, on the first Saturday in May and 19 September, and usually liquefies. According to legend if the blood should fail to liquefy, then something bad will happen to Naples.

Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore
It is a church located in the square with the same name, San Domenico Maggiore square is one of the most interesting places in Naples and is on the historic center of Naples. The Church of San Domenico Maggiore incorporates a smaller, original church built on this site in the 10th century

Naples National Archaeological Museum
The museum contains a large collection of Roman artifacts from Pompeii, Stabiae and Herculaneum. The collection includes works of the highest quality produced in Greek, Roman and Renaissance times.

Palazzo Reale
It is one of the four residences used by the Bourbon Kings of Naples during their rule of the Kingdom of Two Sicilies.

Castel dell´Ovo
A Castle located on a small island, the Megarides, where colonists from Cumae founded the original nucleus of the city in the 6th century BCE.

San Gennaro Catacumbs
The Catacombs of San Gennaro are underground paleo-Christian burial sites, and are the most important such sites in Italy south of Rome. They are situated in the northern part of the city, on the slope leading up to Capodimonte.

Capodimonte Musseum
The Palace and Museum of Capodimonte is a grand Bourbon palazzo. It is the main museum and art gallery of the city.

Naples,like many Italian cities has a great density of cultural resources and monuments, including castles, churches, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, fountains and palaces.

But not only by architecture and art Naples is known, its cuisine is great, and Naples is known to be the home of Pizza, the place where the Pizza was invented. So not only you can visit great places and see lot of art, but you also can have great meals in Naples.

Dublin, Ireland

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Many times I heard about Dublin as a nice place to visit, so I decided to find some great information about places to visit in Dublin. Dublin is located near the center of the east coast of the island at the mouth of the River Liffey in the heart of Dublin County. It a city full of history and culture with many places to visit.

Among the great places to visit in Dublin you can find the Trinity College, the National Museum of Ireland, the National Gallery of Ireland, Crhist Church Cathedral, Dublin Writers Museum and the Dublin Castle.
Trinity College is a nice place with cobbled squares, gardens and grand buildings, in Trinity College it still remains an aura of peace, despite its location. Its main attraction is the Book of Kells, a manuscript dating from year 800, and is set in the Old Library.

The National Museum of Ireland has a great collection of Irish antiquities, from 7000 BCE until now, are the works of the eighteenth century Ardagh Chalice and Tara Brooch and the Cross of Cong from the twelfth century. Or (gold of Ireland) presents a collection of gold prehistoric artefacts that are one of the most beautifull collections in Europe.

In the National Gallery of Ireland there is an impressive collection of 2,500 paintings, oil paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures. While most of the paints are mainly Irish, all European schools of painting are also represented in the museum

The Christ Church Cathedral was founded over a Viking church by Richard de Clare, nicknamed "Strongbow" (rainbow effect), Earl of Pembroke, in the year 1172. Here you can see the inclined wall of Dublin, which was inclined 46cm (18 inches) since 1562 (when the roof fell), a mummified cat and mouse that were found in one of the organ´s pipes, the heart of St Laurence, the patron saint of Dublin, and a crypt full of unusual relics.

Another nice place to visit is Dublin Writers Museum where you can find the letters, first editions, portraits and memorabilia of Swift, Sherigan, Shaw, Wilde, Yeats, Joyce, Beckett and Behan that fill this fascinating museum, located in a spectacular Georgian mansion.
And for last the Dublin Castle, it dates from Norman times, and was built under the rule of King John in 1204. The tower was built next to the Royal Chapel, which is part of the renaissance of the nineteenth century Gothic. You can also see the excavations of Viking fortifications in the Undercroft.

It is a city I would love to visit some day. I´m sure there are a lot of more great places in Dublin to visit, but these places are really great.

Some great photos of Dublin:

Grand Canyon Skywalk

noreply@blogger.com (Miguel) — Tue, 12 May 2009 16:00:00 +0000

I think that the Grand Canyon Skywalk is one of the most amazing things made by man. The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a tourist attraction along the Colorado River on the edge of the Grand Canyon in the U.S. state of Arizona.

It is a horseshoe-shaped glass walkway that stands at a 3,600 feet height above the floor of the canyon, a height exceeding those of the world's tallest skyscrapers. The Skywalk is not directly above the main canyon, Granite Gorge, which contains the Colorado River. Instead it extends over a side canyon and affords a view into the main canyon.

This is a great video I found on Youtube that shows you the spectacular view that the Skywalk has, and the shape of the Skywalk.

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