Sunday, April 18, 2010

Inside Puerto Princesa The Underground River inPhilippines







The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 kilometers north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. The archipelago of Palawan, Philippines is consisting of huge variety of tropical forests, over 11,000sq km of coral reefs, mountains, 2,000km of coastline, marine wilderness with more than 2,000 species of fish. The site contains a full mountain-to-the-sea ecosystem and has some of the most important forests in Asia. The area is home to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park which is also known as the “Underground River Cave“. Located only an hour flight from Manila, it is one of the world’s longest underground river – whole 8.2 km. One of the river's distinguishing features is that it emerges directly into the sea, and its lower portion is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Jeita Grotto Wonder of Nature in Lebanon






Jeita Grotto Wonder of Nature in Lebanon

Jeita Grotto stalactite limestone caves located in Lebanon. Located in the valley of Nahr al Jeita - Kalb, about 18 km from the capital Beirut. Jeita Grotto is the longest cave in the Middle East. The entire complex consists of two caves. This cave was inhabited in prehistoric times. Created as a result of the dissolution of limestone. Jeita Grotto Cave at lower discovered in 1836 by William Thomson. Jeita Grotto a popular attraction until the recent Lebanese conflict forced it to close in the mid 1970’s. Upon the initiative of Minister of Tourism Nicolas Fattouche, the Ministry charged the German company "Mapas" to renovate and re-equip its facilities by the most modern techniques and to operate the complex. On July 6, 1995, this natural wonder was again open to the public.

Beautiful Uluru In Australia






Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a large rock formations in the National Park Uluru-Kata Tjuta, about 350 km southwest of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. Uluru is sacred to the Aboriginal objects with many springs, caves, and primitive painting.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Enjoy the Black Forest in Germany

Black Forest in Germany
Black Forest in Germany
Black Forest in Germany
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Black Forest in Germany

Black Forest is the most popular German holiday destination. The Black Forest in Germany is one of the best places you can go to explore some of the natural beauty the country has to offer. The forests of Germany are highly valued and woodcutting is only allowed under the strict supervision by forest rangers.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia





The Great Barrier Reef is a beautiful place. The Great Barrier Reef Located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is a World Heritage eco holiday destination, with a range of environmental tourism operators available providing educational and interpretive information on the reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 3,000 kilometers (1,600 mi) over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometers (133,000 sq mi). The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia.The Great Barrier Reef is made up of many millions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. Corals belong to the group of animals (Cnidarians) that also include anemones, jellyfish, bluebottles and hydroids and the coral polyp is a small tube-like structure, with a central space opening via a mouth. Most corals also contain zooxanthellae (pronounced zo-zan-thel-y), a single-celled algae that live inside the coral animal and help to supply it with food.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Great Mount of Vesuvius in Italy






Mount Vesuvius (in Italian Monte Vesuvio and in Latin Mons Vesuvius) is a stratovolcano east of Naples, Italy. It is the only volcano on the European mainland to have erupted within the last hundred years, although it is not currently erupting. The two other volcanoes in Italy, (Etna and Stromboli) are located on islands.
Mount Vesuvius is on the coast of the Bay of Naples, about nine kilometres (six miles) east of Naples and a short distance from the shore. It is conspicuous in the beautiful landscape presented by that bay, when seen from the sea, with Naples in the foreground.
Source article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vesuvius

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Enoy the Jeju Island in South of Korea






Jeju island is the most of beautiful Island. The island contains the Natural World Heritage Site entitled Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes. Jeju Island also known as the "Island of the Gods," is a popular vacation spot for Koreans and many Japanese.The island's mixture of volcanic rock, frequent rains, and temperate climate, make it very similar to the Hawaiian Islands in the U.S. The island offers visitors a wide range of activities: hiking on Halla-san (South Korea's highest peak), catching sunrises and sunsets over the ocean, viewing majestic waterfalls, riding horses, or just lying around on the sandy beaches.