>> Archive for 'November, 2009'
Nov03
by misha in Adventure, Camping, Cultural, Extreme, Indian Ocean, Kite, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Snorkeling, Surfing, Swimming, Travel Stories
Cocos Islands are discovered in 1609, they were settled and owned by a single family from 1872 until the Australian Government acquired them in 1978. A pristine white beach is so typical of the beautiful Cocos Islands. The 27 coral islands are formed into two large, heavily vegetated atolls. They are the only atolls that Darwin ever visited but the coral ecosystem remains intact – and you can still see in their pristine conditions, exactly why they played such an important part in his theory of evolution.
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Nov03
by misha in Adventure, Canada, Extreme, Hiking, North America, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Sailing, Sightseeings, Travel Stories
In the Pacific Ocean, in British Columbia, the Queen Charlotte Islands are peaks of a submerged mountain chain. The seven largest islands of the 1,884 islands and islets in the archipelago are Langara, Graham, Moresby, Louise, Lyell, Burnaby and Kunghit. Just 2 km into the sea, the continental shelf falls away dramatically to the immense depths of the ocean, and this is Canada‘s most active earthquake area. Photo by: marc_guitard
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Nov03
by misha in Adventure, Eating, Europe, Events, Hotels, Photos, Resorts, Restaurants, Sightseeings, Spain, Swimming, Travel Stories
The Ibiza Rocks Hotel is situated in the centre of San Antonio, just 300m from the beach. The team of the hotel took over one of the largest hotels with the intention of revamping it, celebrating the glory of rock, naturally. There are 2 outdoor pools, 4 bars including the Electric and Back Stage bars, Ibiza Rocks Shop selling an amazing range of Ibiza Rocks merchandise and an on site supermarket.
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Nov03
by misha in Adventure, Cities, Eating, Europe, Fishing, Hotels, Photos, Restaurants, Sailing, Sightseeings, Spain, Swimming, Travel Stories
Es Verde is a magical rock and one of the most fascinating attraction on Earth, holding an age-old mystical and spiritual aura. The rock is first sight upon entering Hotel Calador, the rock spreads its magnetism, making the hotel a difficult thing to part with. Landhotel Calador is a small country-style hotel, the symbol of Ibiza Island. You reach the quiet sandy beach of Cala Carbo in a short walking distance.
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Nov03
by iv in Austria, Cities, Cultural, Europe, Monuments, Parks, Relaxing, Urban Tourism, Walking
Wachau is one of the most prominent tourist destinations of Lower Austria , located precisely between the towns of Melk and Krems. It is 30 km in length and was already settled in prehistoric times. It preserves in an intact and visible form many traces – in terms of architecture, urban design, and agricultural use, principally for the cultivation of vines. The Wachau was added to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in recognition of its architectural and agricultural history.
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Nov03
by misha in Adventure, Canada, Events, Hiking, History, North America, Photos, Romantic, Sailing, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories
Set just off the Ontario coast in Lake Huron, Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater island in the world (2,800 sq km). A wonderful place of petit villages, rolling pasture, forests and lakes, its edges are fringed with long beaches and white cliffs.
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Nov02
by misha in Austria, Chillin, Cities, Cultural, Eating, Europe, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
The new extravagant hotel Roomz is a fresh spot for nightlife and meeting point for modern people who want to experience dynamic, sophisticated and affordable city life whether travelling for business or pleasure. In “Roomz” you will find a cool design in spatial dynamics, innovative architecture and ingenious functionality, as well as a multitude of amenities for a reasonable price.
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Nov02
by misha in Arts, Austria, Cities, Cultural, Europe, History, Monuments, Photos, Sightseeings, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism
The Kirche St. Leopold is an extraordinary monument, which sits high atop the Baumgartner Hohe at the city outskirts. Locals people jokingly say to this splendid site as ‘Mount Lemon‘, because of the church’s shining gilded dome that beckons from afar. This new masterpiece was built by architect Otto Wagner from 1903–07 on the grounds of Vienna’s Steinhof psychiatric hospital. Planned for the use of patients, many of the church’s salient design features fascinatingly address the special concern for hygiene prevalent at the time.
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Nov02
by iv in Europe, Fitness&Gym, Hotels, Relaxing, Restaurants, Shopping, Spa, Swimming, Turkey, Walking
Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy is positioned immediately alongside Atakoy Marina and the sea. It is very conveniently located, just 5-10 minutes to the airport. Also hotel is only within walking distance of major shopping malls such as Galleria, Carousel, Capacity and Town Center.
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Nov02
by misha in Adventure, Asia, Chillin, Cities, Cultural, Events, Hiking, Philippines, Photos, Relaxing, Resorts, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Swimming, Travel Stories
Islands, islands everywhere – hundred of them in the Mindanao Island group, of which is the largest by far is ‘big daddy’ Mindanao at 97,500 sq km. Mindanao is the centre of Islam in the Philippines, though it is now the island’s minority religion. Even so the struggle to secure an independent Muslim state on the island has been taking place for centuries and continues to these days. Photo by: frankeys creation
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